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Mechanisms of change in motivational interviewing: a review and preliminary evaluation of the evidence

Addiction · 2009 · Vol. 104(5) · pp. 705–715
Timothy R. ApodacaRichard Longabaugh

Abstract

The most consistent evidence was found for three constructs: client change talk/intention (related to better outcomes); client experience of discrepancy (related to better outcomes); and therapist MI-Inconsistent behavior (related to worse outcomes). Regarding therapist use of specific techniques, use of a decisional balance exercise showed the strongest association to better outcomes.

Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesHealth Policy Implementation ScienceCommunity Health and DevelopmentMotivational interviewingPsychologyMediationCausal chainClinical psychologyInclusion (mineral)Behavior changePsychotherapistSocial psychologyPsychological intervention

MeSH terms

Behavior TherapyCooperative BehaviorCounselingEvaluation Studies as TopicHumansMotivationProfessional-Patient RelationsOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient-Centered CareSubstance-Related Disorders

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  • National Institutes of Health
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