Abstract
BACKGROUND
Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based intervention that may help inpatient psychiatric nurses understand patient beliefs about medication while simultaneously strengthening the therapeutic alliance.
OBJECTIVE
Investigate nurses' perceptions regarding use of motivational interviewing after an educational program.
DESIGN
A prospective intervention project.
RESULTS
Agreement with consistent use of MI skills declined at one month. Nurses listened and connected with patients and gained self-awareness of their interactions with other providers.
CONCLUSIONS
Consistent use of MI was used less often than initially believed but having MI focused conversations were useful. When planning MI training for inpatient psychiatric staff nurses, activities must be timely, realistic, and achievable. Work environment is important to making and sustaining the use of MI.
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