The Sacred Space: Using Stages of Change Model With Motivational Interviewing to Promote Patient-Centered Healing

Area of Science:

• Health behavior change
• Patient-centered care
• Nursing practice

Background:

• Effective patient engagement is crucial for achieving desired health outcomes.
• Nurses and nurse practitioners play a vital role in facilitating patient lifestyle modifications.
• Integrating evidence-based behavioral change strategies enhances nursing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To equip nurse practitioners with effective strategies for facilitating patient-driven life changes.
• To explore the synergy between the transtheoretical model and motivational interviewing in nursing.
• To enhance nurses' ability to partner with patients for improved health.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the transtheoretical stages of change model.
• Employing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Focusing on collaborative patient-practitioner partnerships.

Main Results:

• Nurse practitioners can develop advanced skills to guide patients toward desired life changes.
• Positive patient transformation and improved health outcomes are achievable through this approach.
• Nurses and nurse practitioners can significantly impact patient well-being.

Conclusions:

• Nurse practitioners are empowered to facilitate significant patient life changes.
• Collaborative partnerships between nurses and patients foster positive health outcomes.
• Nurse educators must integrate these essential skills into nursing curricula for all levels.