Motivational Interviewing to Enhance Treatment Attendance in Mental Health Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta ‐analysis

ConclusionsIndividuals not seeking treatment for mental health issues benefitted the most from MI. Despite differences in MI treatment intensity, short interventions were as effective as longer interventions, whereas two MI sessions for as little as 15 minutes were effective in enhancing treatment attendance. Implications for PracticeMI is a useful tool for clinicians in all therapeutic interactions to help motivate patients to seek assistance for mental health issues.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - August 17, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Petra Lawrence, Paul Fulbrook, Shawn Somerset, Paula Schulz Tags: Review Article Source Type: research