"Motivate to Lactate": Utilizing Motivational Interviewing to Improve Breastfeeding Rates
Abstract:
Promotion of exclusive breastfeeding is a nationwide initiative that has been incorporated into health-care facilities. Staff educators for women's and children's services should consider using motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients in a conversation about breastfeeding. Motivational interviewing has been linked with many positive outcomes in patient-centered care. This research article reveals the staffs' positive perception of adopting these techniques into daily practice and their thoughts on the potential patient outcomes.
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