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Training in motivational interviewing in obstetrics: a quantitative analytical tool
Christina L Lindhardt1, Sune Rubak, Ole Mogensen
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|April 30, 2014
Summary
Motivational interviewing training enhanced communication skills for obstetric professionals working with obese pregnant women. The approach improved their proficiency and competency in patient interactions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Obstetrics
- Psychology
Background:
- Obese pregnant women require specialized communication strategies.
- Motivational interviewing is a key approach for behavior change counseling.
- Effective communication is crucial for managing care in high-risk pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a 3-day motivational interviewing training course.
- To assess improvements in communication skills among obstetric healthcare professionals.
- To determine the effect of training on interactions with obese pregnant women.
Main Methods:
- Intervention study conducted in the Region of Southern Denmark.
- Eleven obstetric healthcare professionals participated in the training.
- Pre- and post-training assessments measured communication skills and behavioral techniques.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated improved adherence to motivational interviewing principles.
- A shift towards more open-ended questions and fewer closed-ended questions was observed.
- Most participants showed higher scores in proficiency and competency post-training.
Conclusions:
- Motivational interviewing training significantly enhances healthcare professionals' communication skills with obese pregnant women.
- The training improved professional proficiency and competency in this specific patient group.
- While generally effective, the impact of the training was not universally consistent across all participants.
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