Motivational interviewing (MI), an evidence-based counseling approach, has received much
recognition from a wide variety of health care professionals. Because of the rising interest in …

OBJECTIVE: This article systematically reviews empirical studies that have evaluated
different aspects of motivational interviewing (MI) training for general health care …

The significantly revised second edition of this unique practitioner guide features 65% new
material and a new organizing structure. The authors show how to use motivational …

Objective To adapt the 5 A s model in order to provide primary care practitioners with a
framework for obesity counseling. Sources of information A systematic literature search of …

Having good intentions to engage in healthy behaviours, to change our lives in a positive
direction and make substantial, lasting changes may not always translate into actions or …

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review sought to determine the current state of the literature on
the effectiveness of training health and mental health professionals in motivational …

Objective. To examine whether training GPs in motivational interviewing (MI) can improve
type 2 diabetic patients'(1) understanding of diabetes,(2) beliefs regarding prevention and …

BACKGROUND Physicians must effectively evaluate and treat obesity. To design a needs-
driven curriculum intended to improve patient outcomes, physicians were surveyed about …

Motivational interviewing is a person-centered counseling style used to promote behavioral
change regarding a wide variety of lifestyle problems. Use of motivational interview is …

Objective To identify the key characteristics of practice nurses' communication with people
living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) where lifestyle activities are discussed. Methods A scoping …