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Motivational interviewing in health promotion: it sounds like something is changing
Ken Resnicow1, Colleen DiIorio, Johanna E Soet
1Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. kresnic@sph.emory.edu
Abstract:
Motivational interviewing (MI), initially developed for addiction counseling, has increasingly been applied in public health, medical, and health promotion settings. This article provides an overview of MI, outlining its philosophic orientation and essential strategies. Major outcome studies are reviewed, nuances associated with the use of MI in health promotion and chronic disease prevention are described, and future directions are offered.