Motivational Interviewing for People with Diabetes Mellitus.

Lim,  Sung Chul

doi:2011.12.2.109

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 12(2); 2011 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2011;12(2):109-112.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/kcd.2011.12.2.109 Published online June 1, 2011.

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Motivational Interviewing for People with Diabetes Mellitus.

Sung Chul Lim

Department of Social Work, Kyung-Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. i-era@hanmail.net

Abstract

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a evidenced-based, patient-centered approach that is attracting increased interest in health care settings. This paper provides an overview of MI including spirits, principles, basic counseling skills aimed to elicit change talk from diabetic patient, and effectiveness in diabetes care. MI may be a useful intervention for helping diabetic patient to improve their glycemic control, treatment adherence, and psychological well-being.

Key Words: Motivational Interviewing, Diabetes, Health Behavior Change