Motivational interviewing has been shown to improve treatment adherence and outcomes, promote health behavior change, improve patient satisfaction with care, and increase retention rates in complex case management. Key Features:
New theoretical description of motivational interviewing developed specifically for health care professionals
Practical, step-by-step approach to motivational interviewing
Over 35 health care professional/patient dialogues demonstrate motivational interviewing skills
Three case studies including comprehensive dialogues and analyses demonstrate effectiveness of motivational interviewing in health care
Links to vides of the case studies
by Bruce A. Berger (Author), William A. Villaume (Author)