Fidelity of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention for Improving Return to Work for People with Musculoskeletal Disorders.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to conduct a fidelity evaluation of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention delivered by social insurance caseworkers, in a three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) for improving return to work for people on sick leave with musculoskeletal disorders. The caseworkers received six days of MI training, including an intervention manual prior to the trial onset, as well as supervision throughout the trial. The caseworkers recorded 21 MI sessions at regular intervals during the trial. An independent MI analysis center scored the recordings using the MI treatment integrity code (MITI 4). In addition, three experienced MI trainers assessed the adherence to the MI intervention manual on a 1-4 Likert scale and MI competence. Total MITI 4 mean scores were at <

SUBMITTER: Lochting I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8507704 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature