Motivational interviewing 1: background, principles and application in healthcare.
This first in a two part unit on motivational interviewing explores how nurses can use the technique to motivate and empower patients in healthcare and wellbeing. It discusses the core principles of the method and gives examples of its proven use in managing long term conditions and general health and wellness. The widespread application of MINT may also successfully address productivity issues in the NHS.
Scott
Gill
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Humana Europe. gill.scott@humana.co.uk
D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D008019:Life Style; D009042:Motivation; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations