Motivational interviewing for reducing rehospitalisation and improving patient activation among patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim is to evaluate the effects of a motivational interviewing-based intervention, Supporting Patient Activation in Transition to Home, on rehospitalisation and patient activation among patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Design

A randomised, controlled, analysis-blinded trial was conducted.

Setting

Participants were recruited from two hospitals in mid-Sweden and the intervention and interviews were conducted post-discharge.

Participants

207 participants with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were recruited. Participants were randomised to receive five motivational interviewing sessions post-discharge (n=103) or a control group (n=104).

Outcome measures

Rehospitalisation within 180 days

SUBMITTER: Kaltenbrunner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11997831 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature