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Motivational interviewing for adherence problems in cystic fibrosis; evaluation of training healthcare professionals.

ABSTRACT: Motivational interviewing (MI) offers effective strategies for enhancing behaviour change and is particularly useful for patients who exhibit poor adherence. This study evaluated MI training for cystic fibrosis (CF) teams, which comprised of one 4-hour workshop on MI principles, followed 6 months later by another on applying MI during brief consultations.Health professionals (N = 60) from 7 teams completed questionnaires on learning outcomes 6 months after the first workshop, but before the second. Eleven participated in telephone-interview, 3 months after the second workshop.Quantitative analysis showed all participants used MI with a patient at least once after the first workshop and felt the approach was potentially helpful. Although self-appraisal of skill and confidence in MI was 'moderate', all felt confident in their ability to develop their skills and almost all intended to use MI in the future. Qualitative analysis confirmed the positive experiences of training and of using MI in practice, particularly in relationship building. However MI was utilised depending on team support and workload pressures.This study showed that initial MI training with CF team-members resulted in increased knowledge and confidence about acquiring and applying MI techniques. However, this was balanced with consideration of barriers to application, further training needs and ongoing team-based support.

SUBMITTER: Duff AJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3808266 | biostudies-other | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Motivational interviewing for adherence problems in cystic fibrosis; evaluation of training healthcare professionals.

Duff Alistair James Aitken AJ Latchford Gary Joseph GJ

Journal of clinical medicine research 20131012 6

<h4>Background</h4>Motivational interviewing (MI) offers effective strategies for enhancing behaviour change and is particularly useful for patients who exhibit poor adherence. This study evaluated MI training for cystic fibrosis (CF) teams, which comprised of one 4-hour workshop on MI principles, followed 6 months later by another on applying MI during brief consultations.<h4>Methods</h4>Health professionals (N = 60) from 7 teams completed questionnaires on learning outcomes 6 months after the ...[more]

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Project description:AimTo test the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention using the mobile phone among adults with alcohol use problems.DesignA randomized clinical trial of mobile MI and standard in-person MI with 1- and 6-month follow-up, including a 1-month waitlist control followed by mobile MI.SettingA primary health center in rural Kenya.ParticipantsThree hundred adults screening positive for alcohol use problems were randomized and received immediate mobile MI (n = 89), in-person MI (n = 65) or delayed mobile MI (n = 76) for waiting-list controls 1 month after no treatment, with 70 unable to be reached for intervention.Intervention and comparatorOne MI session was provided either immediately by mobile phone, in-person at the health center or delayed by 1 month and then provided by mobile phone.MeasurementsAlcohol use problems were repeatedly assessed using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) and the shorter AUDIT-C. The primary outcome was difference in alcohol score 1 month after no intervention for waiting-list control versus 1 month after MI for mobile MI. The secondary outcomes were difference in alcohol score for in-person MI versus mobile MI one and 6 months after MI.FindingsFor our primary outcome, average AUDIT-C scores were nearly three points higher (difference = 2.88, 95% confidence interval = 2.11, 3.66) for waiting-list controls after 1 month of no intervention versus mobile MI 1 month after intervention. Results for secondary outcomes supported the null hypothesis of no difference between in-person and mobile MI at 1 month (Bayes factor = 0.22), but were inconclusive at 6 months (Bayes factor = 0.41).ConclusionMobile phone-based motivational interviewing may be an effective treatment for alcohol use problems among adults visiting primary care in Kenya. Providing mobile motivational interviewing may help clinicians in rural areas to reach patients needing treatment for alcohol use problems.

Project description:IntroductionA healthy lifestyle could have a positive impact in reducing the incidence of some long-term sequelae secondary to pediatric cancer treatments. Motivational communication (MC) is effective at improving healthy lifestyle habits, especially when patients experience change as a challenge. To date, there is no available intervention program using MC that promotes healthy lifestyles in pediatric oncology.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to develop the first MC training program for professionals in pediatric oncology and assess its feasibility and acceptability.Materials and methodsFollowing standard procedures involving professionals, we developed a professional-targeted training named the Motivation Cafés, consisting in six sessions of core MC skills for healthcare professionals who wish to positively impact lifestyles of families in pediatric oncology. We used a mixed-methods quantitative-qualitative study to assess the program feasibility and acceptability. Professionals in nutrition and physical activity (N = 16) attended two rounds of the training and completed surveys to evaluate the training. They reported self-efficacy and knowledge in MC. Participation and retention rates were used to assess acceptability and feasibility, and a thematic analysis of the open-ended questions was performed to identify strengths and weaknesses of the program to further refine the program. We used non-parametric statistics to compare pre-post changes on measures of self-efficacy and knowledge in MC.ResultsAttendance and retention (average 4.2/6 sessions completed) were high, suggesting very good adherence and feasibility. We also found high levels of acceptability and pertinence of the program (i.e. >90%). The results suggested probable improvements in self-efficacy and knowledge, but these were not statistically significant given the limited sample size.ConclusionThe training Motivation Cafés is now ready to be pilot tested in pediatric cancer care centers.

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Motivational interviewing for adherence problems in cystic fibrosis; evaluation of training healthcare professionals.

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