Abstract
Motivational Interviewing is effective mode of communication not used regularly in Primary Care especially with obesity. The project aims to increase use of MI in obese patients among Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, and to demonstrate that MI is feasible and effective with those in Primary Care.
Sigma Membership
Theta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Motivational Interviewing, Nurse, Obesity
Recommended Citation
Sergeant, Wendy, "Utilizing motivational interviewing to encourage weight loss in primary care" (2019). Convention. 98.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/98
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Utilizing motivational interviewing to encourage weight loss in primary care
Washington, DC, USA
Motivational Interviewing is effective mode of communication not used regularly in Primary Care especially with obesity. The project aims to increase use of MI in obese patients among Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, and to demonstrate that MI is feasible and effective with those in Primary Care.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.