Motivational Interviewing for People with Diabetes Mellitus.
10.4093/jkd.2011.12.2.109
- Author:
Sung Chul LIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Social Work, Kyung-Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. i-era@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Motivational Interviewing;
Diabetes;
Health Behavior Change
- MeSH:
Counseling;
Delivery of Health Care;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Humans;
Motivational Interviewing
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2011;12(2):109-112
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a evidenced-based, patient-centered approach that is attracting increased interest in health care settings. This paper provides an overview of MI including spirits, principles, basic counseling skills aimed to elicit change talk from diabetic patient, and effectiveness in diabetes care. MI may be a useful intervention for helping diabetic patient to improve their glycemic control, treatment adherence, and psychological well-being.
