Investigating assumptions in motivational interviewing among general practitioners: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unhealthy behaviours contributing to cardiovascular issues, diabetes, strokes, and cancer, pose significant health risks. General practitioners (GPs) are pivotal in guiding behaviour change, with Motivational Interviewing (MI) showing promise. MI, developed by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick, aims to enhance motivation for change. Despite its efficacy in areas like smoking cessation and weight loss, its uptake among French GPs remains uncertain.

Methods

This qualitative study was to explore GPs' understanding of MI, its perceived benefits and the obstacles to its implementation in western Brittany (Finistère). Semi-structured interviews, conducted by two female trainees, explored MI knowledge, benefits, and barriers with a thematic analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Aujoulat P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744887 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature