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Motivational Interviewing (MI) integrity varied greatly among providers, with within-provider differences often exceeding between-provider ones. Quality concerns persist in large-scale MI implementation, highlighting training and monitoring needs.

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  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

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  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a key intervention for behavior change.
  • Ensuring consistent delivery of MI is crucial for its effectiveness.
  • Variability in therapist skills can impact treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the variability in Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) among providers over three years post-training.
  • To determine the extent of within-provider versus between-provider variation in MI fidelity.
  • To examine changes in MI integrity over time.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of audio-recorded sessions from 15 providers in an effectiveness trial.
  • Coding of MI integrity using the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) 3.1.1 rating system.
  • Examination of both behavior count scores and global MI Spirit scores.

Main Results:

  • Significant within-provider variability in MI integrity was observed, particularly for specific MI behaviors (e.g., open questions, complex reflections).
  • Global scores for MI Spirit and Empathy also showed substantial within-provider variation.
  • Within-provider variability was generally larger than between-provider variability, with no significant improvement over time.

Conclusions:

  • Findings indicate substantial inconsistencies in MI delivery, even among trained providers.
  • Concerns exist regarding the quality and fidelity of MI in large-scale implementations.
  • Improved monitoring and enhanced training strategies are necessary to ensure higher quality MI.