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Motivational interviewing in musculoskeletal care
Robert Shannon1, Melvyn Hillsdon
1School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Southampton, UK.
Musculoskeletal Care
|October 9, 2007
Summary
Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered counseling approach that helps resolve ambivalence to foster behavior change. This method can enhance patient engagement and motivation for treatment in musculoskeletal care.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Motivational interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered counseling style.
- MI resolves ambivalence to build motivation for behavior change.
- Originally developed for addiction treatment, MI is now used in various health settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of motivational interviewing.
- To discuss the application of MI in consultations for patients with musculoskeletal problems.
- To explore how MI can increase treatment engagement and motivation for behavior change in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of motivational interviewing principles.
- Discussion of MI techniques relevant to musculoskeletal consultations.
- Conceptual framework for applying MI in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Motivational interviewing is a viable approach for addressing patient ambivalence.
- MI can be effectively adapted for use with individuals experiencing musculoskeletal issues.
- The method holds potential for improving adherence to treatment and promoting self-management.
Conclusions:
- Motivational interviewing offers a promising strategy for enhancing patient-centered care in musculoskeletal medicine.
- Implementing MI can lead to improved patient outcomes through increased motivation and engagement.
- Further research should explore the efficacy of MI in diverse musculoskeletal conditions.
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