The effects of motivational interviewing on physiological outcomes.
This study examined the effects of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention on physiological outcomes among hyperlipidemic persons randomly assigned to an MI (n = 12) or an attention-control (AC; n = 12) group. Lipid and cardiorespiratory fitness levels were measured pre- and postintervention. The MI intervention was significant in reducing total cholesterol and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol but not in increasing VO(2max) when compared with the AC group. Contrary to what was expected, the MI intervention significantly reduced high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol. Although this study was limited by a small sample size, findings suggested that an MI telephone session can have a positive effect on lipid profiles and fitness levels.
Kreman
Rebecca
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College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA. rmkreman@unmc.edu
Yates
Bernice C
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Agrawal
Sangeeta
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Fiandt
Kathryn
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Briner
Wayne
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Shurmur
Scott
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003376:Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005080:Exercise Test; D005215:Fasting; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D010809:Physical Fitness; D018401:Sample Size; D013689:Telephone; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL