Utilizing motivational interviewing to encourage weight loss in primary care
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Wendy Sergeant, DNP, CAGS-PsychNP, MSN, MA, APRN-BC, PMHNP-BC, College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Motivational Interviewing is effective mode of communication not used regularly in Primary Care especially with obesity. The project aims to increase use of MI in obese patients among Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, and to demonstrate that MI is feasible and effective with those in Primary Care.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Motivational Interviewing; Nurse; Obesity |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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