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Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models
Published on: December 23, 2025
[Developing nurses' motivational interviewing skills through coaching].
Florence Scherrer-Burri1, Alain Golay
1florence.scherrer@hcuge.ch
Nurses can develop advanced motivational interviewing skills through a two-day training course and coaching. This approach helps nurses effectively prepare patients for change by enhancing their motivation.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Health Professions Education
Context:
- Clinical nursing practice
- Healthcare professional development
Purpose:
- To enhance nurses' skills in motivational interviewing
- To improve patient engagement in behavior change
Summary:
- A two-day training course with coaching sessions facilitates skill acquisition in motivational interviewing for nurses.
- This method supports the development and long-term maintenance of advanced interviewing techniques.
Impact:
- Empowers nurses to better motivate patients for health behavior changes.
- Improves the effectiveness of patient-centered care through enhanced communication skills.
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