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Feasibility of training nurses in motivational interviewing to improve patient experience in mental health rehabilitation: A pilot study

Feasibility of training nurses in motivational interviewing to improve patient experience in mental health rehabilitation: A pilot study

Bunyan, M., Crowley, J., Smedley, N., Mutti, M-F., Cashen, A., Thompson, T. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9880-782X and Foster, J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7662-8203 (2017) Feasibility of training nurses in motivational interviewing to improve patient experience in mental health rehabilitation: A pilot study. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 24 (4). pp. 221-231. ISSN 1351-0126 (Print), 1365-2850 (Online) (doi:10.1111/jpm.12382)

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Abstract

Introduction:
There is limited research addressing he experiences of patients in inpatient rehabilitation (rehabilitation), who often spend long periods in hospital, and the nursing approaches utilised.

Aim:
Based on evidence that Motivational Interviewing (MI) may improve nursing practice, this was a pilot study evaluating the feasibility of training rehabilitation nurses in MI and measuring patient experience.

Method:
Nurses underwent training and supervision focusing on MI spirit. Quantitative and qualitative measures were taken pre-training, two months post-training and eight months post training. Expert-by-experience research assistants facilitated patients’ participation in the study.

Results:
This study showed that training rehabilitation nurses in MI was feasible and relevant to their work. Patients participated in interviews and focus groups with support and potential improvements that require further empirical investigation in patient experience were found following the MI training.

Discussion:
This pilot study establishes the feasibility of a larger study addressing efficacy. Tentative qualitative findings question whether interactions between nurses and patients are valued in rehabilitation and support MI as a promising skill-set for rehabilitation nurses.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Inpatient Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nursing, Patient Experience, Staff Training
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Health & Society Research Group
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Health Sciences (HEA)
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2021 21:02
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/16754

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