title: Acceptability of motivational interviewing among hemodialysis clinic staff: a pilot study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This pilot study investigated the acceptability of motivational interviewing among a group of dialysis clinic staff.
  
  
  METHODS
  A non-experimental, posttest-only design was used for this pilot study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dialysis clinic staff (N = 8) were recruited from a Midwestern non-profit, freestanding hemodialysis clinic.
  
  
  METHODS
  Staff received three three-hour training sessions in motivational interviewing and monthly individual coaching sessions with a motivational interviewing expert for three months. Staff then completed anonymous questionnaires and participated in a focus group discussion.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Staff reported liking the motivational interviewing skills they learned and finding them useful; however, staff reported disagreement with statements indicating they used motivational interviewing skills effectively on a regular basis, that their work environments were supportive of motivational interviewing, and that motivational interviewing was consistent with their natural patient care approach.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results indicate that staff are receptive to motivational interviewing skills, and with sufficient training and feedback to enhance confidence, dialysis staff will develop further motivational interviewing competence and comfort for long-term use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, USA. cronkn@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: Nikole J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Cronk
authors.forename: Cynthia L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: Norma
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Knowles
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matteson
authors.forename: Leanne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Peace
authors.forename: Leonor
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ponferrada
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological / Q000379:methods*; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009042:Motivation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis