A randomized trial of methods to help clinicians learn motivational interviewing

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TitleA randomized trial of methods to help clinicians learn motivational interviewing
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsMiller, WR, Yahne, CE, Moyers, TB, Martinez, J, Pirritano, M
JournalJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Volume72
Pagination1050-1062
Date PublishedDec
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0022-006X (Print)0022-006X (Linking)
Accession Number15612851
Keywords*Interviews as Topic, *Learning, *Motivation, Adult, Aged, Feedback, Female, Health Personnel/*education, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Questionnaires, Substance-Related Disorders/diagnosis/therapy
Abstract

The Evaluating Methods for Motivational Enhancement Education trial evaluated methods for learning motivational interviewing (MI). Licensed substance abuse professionals (N = 140) were randomized to 5 training conditions: (a) clinical workshop only; (b) workshop plus practice feedback; (c) workshop plus individual coaching sessions; (d) workshop, feedback, and coaching; or (e) a waiting list control group of self-guided training. Audiotaped practice samples were analyzed at baseline, posttraining, and 4, 8, and 12 months later. Relative to controls, the 4 trained groups showed larger gains in proficiency. Coaching and/or feedback also increased posttraining proficiency. After delayed training, the waiting list group showed modest gains in proficiency. Posttraining proficiency was generally well maintained throughout follow-up. Clinician self-reports of MI skillfulness were unrelated to proficiency levels in observed practice.
URLhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=15612851
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