Learning Motivational Interviewing: A Pathway to Caring and Mindful Patient Encounters

Diane Kennedy; Timothy Apodaca; Kelly Trowbridge; Carol Hafeman; Edith Roderick; Ann Modrcin

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2015.12.011

Learning Motivational Interviewing: A Pathway to Caring and Mindful Patient Encounters

J Pediatr Nurs. 2016 Sep-Oct;31(5):505-10. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.12.011. Epub 2016 Feb 1.

Authors

Diane Kennedy¹, Timothy Apodaca², Kelly Trowbridge², Carol Hafeman², Edith Roderick², Ann Modrcin²

Affiliations

¹ Children's Mercy, Kansas City, MO. Electronic address: dkennedy@cmh.edu.
² Children's Mercy, Kansas City, MO.

PMID: 26839125
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.12.011

Abstract

We designed our project to explore the experience of learning motivational interviewing (MI). The project impetus came from a desire to improve our skill in communicating with patients. We created a curriculum led by an MI specialist that provided didactic sessions, discussions and individual feedback. In evaluating our audio-taped MI encounters, we approached beginner proficiency. Also, we recognized the need for formal MI education and practice to fully develop the interventionist skills needed for clinical work and our next research project about preparing patients for transition to adult health care. Lastly, we realized that MI strategies reflect aspects of caring theory and mindfulness, important components of patient-centered care.

Keywords: Communication; Motivational interviewing; Professional development.

MeSH terms

Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Clinical Competence*
Female
Humans
Learning Curve
Male
Mindfulness / education*
Motivational Interviewing / methods*
Patient Care / methods*
Patient Care / psychology
Pediatric Nursing / education*
Professional-Patient Relations