A randomized controlled pilot study of motivational interviewing to change attitudes about adherence to medications for asthma

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TitleA randomized controlled pilot study of motivational interviewing to change attitudes about adherence to medications for asthma
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsSchmaling, KB, Blume, AW, Afari, N
JournalJournal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Volume8
Pagination167-172
PublisherSpringer
Place PublishedGermany
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number1068-95831573-3572
Accession Number2001-18460-004. First Author & Affiliation: Schmaling, Karen B.
KeywordsAsthma, brief educational intervention, Drug Therapy, Drug Usage Attitudes, Health Education, interviewing, medication attitudes, Motivation, motivational interviewing
Abstract

Investigated the efficacy of motivational interviewing to improve attitudes toward taking prescribed asthma medications. 25 adults (aged 18–60 yrs) with asthma received a brief educational intervention with or without motivational interviewing. Results show that all Ss improved their knowledge of asthma and skills using a metered dose inhaler. Those Ss who received education alone showed a decreased level of readiness to adhere with their medications over time, whereas those who received motivational interviewing were more likely to show a stable or increased level of readiness to adhere over time. Motivational interviewing facilitated more positive attitudes toward taking medications over time among Ss who described themselves at baseline as not consistently adhering with their medications. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
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