Lecture 8: Motivational Interviewing Flashcards
Why is motivational interviewing important?
- Understanding what motivates patients
- Know barriers to patients’ success
What topics can utilize motivational interviewing?
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol use
- Obesity
- Immunization reluctance
- Routine screening reluctance
- Chronic disease management
What should not be used during motivational interviewing?
Scare tactics
Persuasion
Threats
What are some techniques to utilize during motivational interviewing?
- Open ended questions
- Affirmations
- Reflective Listening
- Summarizing
What are the stages of change?
1) Precontemplation
2) Contemplation
3) Preparation
4) Action
5) Maintenance
Describe the precontemplation stage.
Patient not considering change
- important to establish rapport and build trust
- offer facts
- express concern
Describe the contemplation stage.
Patient is considering possibility but uncertain
- encourage changes
- pros and cons
- reinforce idea of a free choice
Describe the preparation stage.
Patient wants to change but not sure how
-offer goals and strategies
Describe the action stage.
Patient making changes
- reinforce importance
- help them remain on track
Describe the maintenance stage.
Patient made the change
- give affirmations
- plan for regressions