Motivational Interviewing

"Motivational Interviewing" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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It is a client-centered, directive method for eliciting intrinsic motivation to change using open-ended questions, reflective listening, and decisional balancing. This nonjudgmental, nonconfrontational interviewing style is designed to minimize a patient's resistance to change by creating an interaction that supports open discussion of risky or problem behavior.

Descriptor ID	D062405
MeSH Number(s)	F02.784.176.279.500 F04.408.413.349.500 N02.421.461.363.349.500
Concept/Terms	Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing Interviewing, Motivational

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Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Psychological Phenomena [F02]
Psychology, Applied [F02.784]
Counseling [F02.784.176]
Directive Counseling [F02.784.176.279]
Motivational Interviewing [F02.784.176.279.500]
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities [F04]
Mental Health Services [F04.408]
Counseling [F04.408.413]
Directive Counseling [F04.408.413.349]
Motivational Interviewing [F04.408.413.349.500]
Health Care [N]
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services [N02]
Health Services [N02.421]
Mental Health Services [N02.421.461]
Counseling [N02.421.461.363]
Directive Counseling [N02.421.461.363.349]
Motivational Interviewing [N02.421.461.363.349.500]

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2013	5	0	5
2014	1	1	2
2015	6	2	8
2016	2	2	4
2017	2	0	2
2018	0	2	2
2019	3	1	4
2020	2	0	2
2021	3	0	3
2022	3	0	3
2023	1	0	1
2024	1	0	1

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Sama SR, Quinn MM, Gore RJ, Galligan CJ, Kriebel D, Markkanen PK, Lindberg JE, Fallon PJ. The Safe Home Care Intervention Study: Implementation Methods and Effectiveness Evaluation. J Appl Gerontol. 2024 Nov; 43(11):1595-1604.

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Moore DJ, Bradner MK, Strayer SM, Santen SA, Edwards C, Hayes RB, Cronholm PF. Motivational Interviewing Education in North American Family Medicine Clerkships: A CERA Study. Fam Med. 2023 10; 55(9):598-606.

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Fernandez AC, Chapman L, Ren TY, Baxley C, Hallway AK, Tang MJ, Waljee JF, Friedmann PD, Mello M, Borsari B, Blow F. Preoperative alcohol interventions for elective surgical patients: Results from a randomized pilot trial. Surgery. 2022 12; 172(6):1673-1681.

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Seven M, Reid A, Abban S, Madziar C, Faro JM. Motivational interviewing interventions aiming to improve health behaviors among cancer survivors: a systematic scoping review. J Cancer Surviv. 2023 06; 17(3):795-804.

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Lamoureux ET, Jacelon C. Motivational Interviewing, Readiness for Change, Walking, and Functional Ability in Older Adults. J Gerontol Nurs. 2022 Mar; 48(3):23-29.

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Jake-Schoffman DE, Brown SD, Baiocchi M, Bibeau JL, Daubenmier J, Ferrara A, Galarce MN, Hartogensis W, Hecht FM, Hedderson MM, Moran PJ, Pagoto SL, Tsai AL, Waring ME, Kiernan M. Methods-Motivational Interviewing Approach for Enhanced Retention and Attendance. Am J Prev Med. 2021 10; 61(4):606-617.

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Wewiorski NJ, Rose GS, Wang S, Dreifuss R, Mueller L, Shirk SD, Resnick SG, Siegel MJ, Drebing CE. Motivational interviewing: Key ingredients associated with taking a step toward employment. Psychiatr Rehabil J. 2021 Sep; 44(3):266-274.

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Gardiner P, Bickmore T, Yinusa-Nyahkoon L, Reichert M, Julce C, Sidduri N, Martin-Howard J, Woodhams E, Aryan J, Zhang Z, Fernandez J, Loafman M, Srinivasan J, Cabral H, Jack BW. Using Health Information Technology to Engage African American Women on Nutrition and Supplement Use During the Preconception Period. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2020; 11:571705.

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Olmstead TA, Yonkers KA, Forray A, Zimbrean P, Gilstad-Hayden K, Martino S. Cost and cost-effectiveness of three strategies for implementing motivational interviewing for substance misuse on medical inpatient units. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2020 09 01; 214:108156.

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Yonkers KA, Dailey JI, Gilstad-Hayden K, Ondersma SJ, Forray A, Olmstead TA, Martino S. Abstinence outcomes among women in reproductive health centers administered clinician or electronic brief interventions. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2020 06; 113:107995.

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