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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology
  • Clinical Intervention

Background:

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered counseling approach.
  • MI focuses on collaboration, eliciting change talk, and minimizing resistance.
  • MI has been applied to various health behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application and effectiveness of MI in behavioral weight management.
  • To explore MI's potential role in weight loss and maintenance.
  • To identify areas for future research in MI for weight management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on MI in behavioral weight management.
  • Analysis of research on MI's impact on weight loss, engagement, and adherence.
  • Identification of preliminary findings on MI for weight maintenance.

Main Results:

  • MI, as an adjunct to behavioral weight loss programs, generally augments weight loss.
  • MI appears to enhance treatment engagement and adherence to recommendations.
  • Preliminary evidence suggests MI may aid in weight maintenance.

Conclusions:

  • MI is a promising intervention for behavioral weight management.
  • Further research is needed on provider training, cost-effectiveness, and real-world implementation.
  • MI enhances weight loss and maintenance by improving patient engagement and adherence.