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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- Theta at-Large
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Abstract
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.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-11-13T14:05:58Z
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| Poster | Proxy-submission | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host | Text-based Document |
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| Level of Evidence | Research Approach | Keywords |
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| N/A | N/A | Motivational Interviewing; Nurse; Obesity; |
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| Name | Host | Location | Date | 45th Biennial Convention | Sigma Theta Tau International | Washington, DC, USA | 2019 |
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