Impact of Motivational Interviewing Education on General Practitioners' and Trainees' Learning and Diabetes Outcomes in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective diabetes management requires behavioral change support from primary care providers. However, general practitioners (GPs) often lack training in patient-centered communication methods such as motivational interviewing (MI), especially in time-constrained settings. While brief MI offers a practical alternative, evidence on its impact among GPs and patient outcomes remains limited.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured MI educational program for GPs and GP trainees on their MI knowledge and confidence, and its impact on clinical outcomes among patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care settings.

Methods

A mixed methods study was conducted using a before-and-after two-group design with quantitative assessments of

SUBMITTER: Thepwongsa I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12443351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature