Motivational Interviewing (Q3 2018)-Motivational Interviewing (Q3 2018)

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversational technique used by health professionals to help patients identify and address issues related to various health problems. MI has been successful in helping patients with hearing loss understand and acknowledge their problem and motivate them to seek appropriate treatment. The key aspect of MI is that the patient discovers and defines the problem themselves, with the health professional facilitating the conversation and course corrections as needed.<br /><br />Traditionally, health care professionals have used a question-and-answer approach that may not be productive in engaging patients with hearing loss. By asking open-ended questions and actively listening to the patient's responses, health care professionals can guide the conversation towards the patient's perspective and reasons for change. This helps the patient recognize the negative impact of their hearing loss on their quality of life and increases their motivation to address it.<br /><br />MI also involves eliciting self-motivational statements or change talk from the patient. These can include statements about problem recognition, expression of concern, intention to change, and self-efficacy. By asking specific questions related to these categories, health care professionals can help patients explore and reveal their motivations for change.<br /><br />It is important for health care professionals to listen attentively and reflect back the patient's statements to convey understanding and respect. MI can be challenging, but with practice, health care professionals can effectively engage patients and help them make positive decisions about their hearing health. Collaborating with mental health professionals and seeking consultation when necessary can also enhance the effectiveness of MI in audiology.

Keywords

Motivational Interviewing

conversational technique

health professionals

patients

identify issues

address issues

health problems

hearing loss

acknowledge problem

seek treatment