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Motivational interviewing and clinical psychiatry
Florence Chanut1, Thomas G Brown, Maurice Donguier
1Addiction Research Program, Douglas Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. f.chanut@videotrom.ca
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|December 22, 2005
Summary
Motivational interviewing (MI) may be a faster intervention for addictions than other methods. Preliminary results in psychiatric patients are promising, suggesting MI can enhance communication skills and medication compliance.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Addiction Treatment
Context:
- Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered approach to enhance intrinsic motivation for change.
- MI is an established brief intervention, particularly in addictions treatment.
- This review synthesizes MI literature relevant to psychiatric patients, an area with limited existing surveys.
Purpose:
- To survey the literature on motivational interviewing (MI).
- To review hypotheses regarding MI's mode of action.
- To discuss MI's potential impact on clinical psychiatry and communication skills training.
Summary:
- MI may offer faster results for addiction treatment compared to other techniques, though its mechanism remains speculative.
- Preliminary outcomes of MI application in psychiatric patients show promise.
- MI treatment integrity assessment methods are well-developed, facilitating trainee progress evaluation.
Impact:
- MI can complement standard psychiatric procedures.
- Teaching MI may benefit addiction treatment, medication compliance, and professional communication skills.
- Further research is needed to determine MI's feasibility in diverse psychiatric settings.