Motivational Interviewing

 

Motivational Interviewing 

 

A provider’s interviewing techniques and communication style can have a significant impact on patient motivation and behavior.  

 

Level 1: No AI Permitted

  • AI tools may not be used at any stage
  • Common for clinical documentation or performance‑based work

Resources

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this assessment.

Required Resources

To prepare:

Watch a video of two providers interviewing a patient.

  • Video demonstrates example of standard interviewing techniques versus example of motivational interviewing (MI) using The Process of MI framework:
    • Engage – Build rapport, use open-ended questions, uncover values/hopes, and offer compassionate reflections.
    • Focus – Bring the discussion to the health concern at hand, eliciting symptoms, concerns, and wellness indicators.
    • Evoke – Explore reasons for and against change; use readiness rulers, double-sided reflections, and pros/cons.
    • Plan – Collaboratively set attainable goals and elicit patient commitment to specific next steps.

Assignment (1–2 pages) 

Compare the efficacy of each provider’s approach to patient interviewing in regard to effect on patient behavior. Which approach is more effective in helping patients achieve health-related behavioral changes? 

  • Explain how motivational interviewing (MI) differs in tone, structure, and patient engagement compared to traditional interviewing.
  • Reflect on how you might use MI techniques in your own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.
  • Consider how principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice apply to patient interviewing and communication practices.

Use at least 3 scholarly resources that are less than 5 years old. Cite all sources in APA format.  

By Sunday of Week 1

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NURS_6512_Module1_Assignment1_Rubric

NURS_6512_Module1_Assignment1_Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare the efficacy of each provider’s approach to patient interviewing regarding the effect on patient behavior. Which approach is more effective in helping patients achieve health-related behavioral changes?

20to >17.88 ptsExcellentProvides a fully developed comparison of the efficacy of each provider’s approach to patient interviewing regarding the effect on patient behavior. Thoroughly explains which approach is more effective in helping patients achieve health-related behavioral changes.

17.88to >15.88 ptsGoodProvides an adequately developed comparison of the efficacy of each provider’s approach to patient interviewing regarding the effect on patient behavior. Adequately explains which approach is more effective in helping patients achieve health-related behavioral changes.

15.88to >13.88 ptsFairProvides a minimally developed comparison of the efficacy of each provider’s approach to patient interviewing regarding the effect on patient behavior. Minimal or undeveloped explanation of which approach is more effective in helping patients achieve health-related behavioral changes.

13.88to >0 ptsPoorDoes not provide a comparison of the efficacy of each provider’s approach to patient interviewing regarding effect on patient behavior; comparison is vague, unclear, or inaccurate.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how motivational interviewing (MI) differs in tone, structure, and patient engagement compared to traditional interviewing.

20to >17.88 ptsExcellentProvides a fully developed explanation of how motivational interviewing (MI) differs in tone, structure, and patient engagement compared to traditional interviewing.

17.88to >15.88 ptsGoodProvides an adequately developed reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.

15.88to >13.88 ptsFairProvides a minimally developed reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.

13.88to >0 ptsPoorDoes not provide a reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes; reflection is vague, unclear, or inaccurate.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflect on how you might use MI techniques in your own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.

20to >17.88 ptsExcellentProvides a fully developed reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.

17.88to >15.88 ptsGoodProvides an adequately developed reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.

15.88to >13.88 ptsFairProvides a minimally developed reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes.

13.88to >0 ptsPoorDoes not provide a reflection on how they might use MI techniques in their own advanced practice role to promote patient-centered outcomes; reflection is vague, unclear, or inaccurate.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsider how principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice apply to patient interviewing and communication practices.

20to >17.88 ptsExcellentProvides a fully developed analysis of how principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice apply to patient interviewing and communication practices.

17.88to >15.88 ptsGoodProvides an adequately developed analysis of how principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice apply to patient interviewing and communication practices.

15.88to >13.88 ptsFairProvides a minimally developed analysis of how principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice apply to patient interviewing and communication practices.

13.88to >0 ptsPoorDoes not provide an analysis of how principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice apply to patient interviewing and communication practices; analysis is vague, unclear, or inadequate.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse at least 3 scholarly resources that are less than 5 years old.

10to >8.94 ptsExcellentUses 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources published within the last 5 years.

8.94to >7.94 ptsGoodUses 2 peer-reviewed scholarly sources published within the last 5 years.

7.94to >6.94 ptsFairUses 1 peer-reviewed scholarly source published within the last 5 years.

6.94to >0 ptsPoorDoes not use peer-reviewed scholarly sources or sources used are older than 5 years.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Attribution and APA Formatting

5to >4.46 ptsExcellentAll sources are cited in APA format without any errors.

4.46to >3.96 ptsGoodAll sources are cited in APA format with some minor errors.

3.96to >3.46 ptsFairAll sources are cited with frequent APA formatting errors.

3.46to >0 ptsPoorMissing source citations and/or minimal adherence to APA formatting rules.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics, and Punctuation

5to >4.46 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4.46to >3.96 ptsGoodUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few errors.

3.96to >3.46 ptsFairUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with frequent errors.

3.46to >0 ptsPoorPost contains frequent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that interfere with comprehension.

5 pts

Total Points: 100

 
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