1- Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

What are the four elements of Motivational Interviewing?

Answer 1

-partnership: collaboration between healthcare professional and the patient
-acceptance: accepting patients as they are without judgement
-compassion: commitment to pursuing the best interest of the patient
-evocation: focusing on the patient’s individual strengths and resources

Question 2

Describe the RULE Principle:

Answer 2

-resist the righting reflex
-understand your patient’s motivations
-listen
-empower your patients

Question 3

Describe the READS Principle:

Answer 3

-roll with resistance
-express empathy
-avoid argumentation
-develop discrepancy
-support self-efficacy

Question 4

Describe: Change Talk

Answer 4

any talk by the patient that focuses on why the patient needs to change his behavior in order to achieve goals

Question 5

Describe: Resistance Talk

Answer 5

any talk by the patient that focuses on why the patient doesn’t want to or need to change

Question 6

What are the 6 themes of change talk?

Answer 6

-desire
-ability
-reasons
-need
-commitment
-taking steps

Question 7

How can you elicit change talk?

Answer 7

OARS
-open-ended questions
-affirmations
-reflective listening
-summaries

Question 8

What are some open-ended questions you could ask a patient to elicit change talk?

Answer 8

-ask about the disadvantages of not changing
-ask about the advantages of changing
-ask about being successful in changing
-ask about the intention to change