TY - JOUR
T1 - Enhancing behavioral change with motivational interviewing
T2 - A case study in a Cardiac rehabilitation unit
AU - Pietrabissa, Giada
AU - Ceccarini, Martina
AU - Borrello, Maria
AU - Manzoni, Gian Mauro
AU - Titon, Annamaria
AU - Nibbio, Ferruccio
AU - Montano, Mariella
AU - Bertone, Gianandrea
AU - Gondoni, Luca
AU - Castelnuovo, Gianluca
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - Background: Psychological interventions in cardiac rehabilitation programs appear relevant in as much they significantly contribute to achieve the goals of rehabilitation, to reduce the risk of relapses and to improve patients' adherence to therapy. To this aim, motivational interviewing (MI) has shown promising results in improving motivation to change and individuals' confidence in their ability to do so. Objective: The purpose of this article is to integrate theory with practice by describing a three-session case scenario. It illustrates how MI's skills and strategies can be used to enhance heart-healthy habits. MI may be synergistic with other treatment approaches and it is used here in conjunction with brief strategic therapy. Conclusion: By the use of MI principles and techniques, the patient reported an increase in his motivation and ability to change, developing a post discharge plan that incorporates self-care behaviors. Clinical Implications: MI may be effective in motivating and facilitating health behavior change among obese patients suffering from heart failure.
AB - Background: Psychological interventions in cardiac rehabilitation programs appear relevant in as much they significantly contribute to achieve the goals of rehabilitation, to reduce the risk of relapses and to improve patients' adherence to therapy. To this aim, motivational interviewing (MI) has shown promising results in improving motivation to change and individuals' confidence in their ability to do so. Objective: The purpose of this article is to integrate theory with practice by describing a three-session case scenario. It illustrates how MI's skills and strategies can be used to enhance heart-healthy habits. MI may be synergistic with other treatment approaches and it is used here in conjunction with brief strategic therapy. Conclusion: By the use of MI principles and techniques, the patient reported an increase in his motivation and ability to change, developing a post discharge plan that incorporates self-care behaviors. Clinical Implications: MI may be effective in motivating and facilitating health behavior change among obese patients suffering from heart failure.
KW - Adherence
KW - Behavioral change
KW - Brief strategic therapy
KW - Cardiac rehabilitation
KW - Cardiovascular disease
KW - Heart failure
KW - Motivational interviewing
KW - Self-care
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U2 - 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00298
DO - 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00298
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84926639365
VL - 6
JO - Frontiers in Psychology
JF - Frontiers in Psychology
SN - 1664-1078
IS - MAR
M1 - 298
ER -