In studies with sample sizes ranging from 22 to 55 individualized Motivational Interviewing for participants experiencing weight loss difficulties on a behavioural weight loss programme resulted in re-engagement in the programme, weight loss and increases in weekly exercise 13.
In a study of 250 patients with T2D individualized Motivational Interviewing improved self-management, self-efficacy, quality of life and HbA1c with over half of the participants that received Motivational Interviewing moving from contemplation to preparation or action stages compared with only 17% of the usual care group 50.
Qualitative data will be collected via individualized semi-structured interviews (SSI) at the end of each study period (T12 and T24) to avoid any bias.
This decision was taken when no new data emerged after interview 14, despite later interviews being individualized to explore constructs emerging from preliminary analysis, which analysis was initiated whilst interviews were still being undertaken.
Faculty in all specialties facilitated educational conferences, research opportunities in surgical laboratories and clinical projects, hands-on workshops, a competition to attend the ACS meeting, mock interviews with feedback, and individualized advising and mentoring.
The interventions used behavior modification techniques such as motivational interviewing, self-monitoring, and individualized short- and long-term goals.
Feedback on the patient interview, physical examinations and lab tests is individualized for each student.
This addition allowed for nonthreatening, individualized feedback and improved the quality of the competency-assessment interviews.
15 Participants in this group first had a short motivational interview conducted by the physiotherapist, and based on the discussions within the interview and the subsequent physical examination, were prescribed individualized physical activity.
