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A Randomized Trial of Methods to Help Clinicians Learn Motivational Interviewing

Authors :
Miller, William R.
Yahne, Carolina E.
Moyers, Theresa B.
Source :
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Dec 2004 72(6):1050-1062.
Publication Year :
2004

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-006X
Volume :
72
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ684786
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research