Highlights
- •We determined the effectiveness of adolescent-focused motivational interviewing training
- •We examined changes in knowledge, skills, and confidence of health care professionals in using motivational interviewing strategies
- •We examined continued use of motivational interviewing strategies over time
- •Adolescent-focused training improved health professional practice in the short term
Abstract
Nearly 75% of adolescent morbidity and mortality is a result of risky behaviors. In
this study we aimed to determine the effectiveness of an adolescent-focused motivational
interviewing training in improving health professionals’ knowledge, skills, and confidence
in risk reduction counseling with adolescents. Paired t-tests and Spearman’s correlation coefficients for pre- and posttraining showed significant
improvements in knowledge, skills, and confidence, with P < .05. Slightly positive correlations between intention and use of strategies at
1 and 3 months posttraining were noted. The findings show that there was an improvement
in health professionals’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in counseling adolescents
on risky behaviors.
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Biography
Jennifer Salerno, DNP, CPNP, FAANP, was an adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor. She is currently associated with Possibilities for Change in Dexter, MI, and can be reached at .
Biography
Kathleen R. Delaney, PhD, PMH-NP, is a professor and specialty coordinator in the Psychiatric Mental Health–FNP Program at the Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago, IL.
Biography
Kathryn D. Swartwout, PhD, APN, is an assistant professor at the Rush University College of Nursing.
Biography
Tsui-Sui Annie Kao, PhD, FNP-BC, is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing.
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Publication history
Published online: April 24, 2015
Footnotes
In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.
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