Using Motivational Interviewing to Address Tobacco Cessation: Two Standardized Patient Cases for Pediatric Residents.

ABSTRACT: Introduction:Motivational interviewing (MI) is a well-established evidence-based method of working with patients to promote health behavior change. Standardized patient (SP) simulation allows trainees to practice and receive feedback on clinical and communication skills and may be useful in applying MI techniques to address tobacco use and exposure. Methods:We developed two SP cases for pediatric residents to practice addressing tobacco use with parents of their patients. Results:Thirty-six residents participated, 26 of whom had prior MI training. Resident postencounter self-reflection identified MI-specific skills, including eliciting the SP's view on positive/negative aspects of smoking, identifying stressors/triggers associated with smoking, eliciting reasons for smoking, asking about m

SUBMITTER: Boykan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6415006 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature