As Miller and Rollnick observed, ambivalence about change is completely normal and is a
part of the process of change (2013). Patients can feel torn between what they consider to …

Challenging patient encounters occur across all healthcare settings. From outpatient clinics
to inpatient wards, and from operating suites to emergency departments, we cannot imagine …

The article discusses the successful treatment of addiction through therapeutic alliance and
psychosocial interventions. Topics covered include the practitioner's ability to engage and …

Abstract Background and Objective: Motivational interviewing (MI) has recently become a
topic of great interest in the diabetes behavioral field, attracting multiple research studies' …

Background: In addition to addiction and substance abuse, motivational interviewing (MI) is
increasingly being integrated in treating other clinical issues such as mental health …

This chapter begins with a review of the diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD)
according to perspectives of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders …

Communication between diabetes educator and patient is very important. Depending on the
diabetes educator's communication style, the patient's motivation may vary. Three types of …

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a complex intervention comprising multiple techniques
aimed at changing health related motivation and behavior. However, MI techniques have not …

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication technique to increase
intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy for behavior change. This goal is achieved through the …

Motivational interviewing is a directive, collaborative conversation style for strengthening a
person's own motivation and commitment to change. Motivational interviewing provides …