Locate one peer reviewed evidence-based article that describes a “best practice” being used in delivering client centered care and promoting health. It can be for any client across the life span. Discuss the best practice and give two reasons why this practice is important and “best” and how it affects care and the promotion of health. Provide the reference for the article (use APA Editorial format).
Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student’s post by the end of the week.
Best Practice: Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Promoting Smoking Cessation
Description: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered counseling approach that aims to promote behavior change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. It has been widely used in promoting smoking cessation across different age groups.
Two Reasons Why MI is Important and “Best”:
- Empowerment of Clients: MI places a strong emphasis on the autonomy of the client. It recognizes that individuals may have mixed feelings about quitting smoking, and it respects their right to make their own decisions. By engaging in non-judgmental conversations and exploring the client’s reasons for smoking and quitting, MI helps clients feel empowered to take ownership of their health. This empowerment is crucial because clients are more likely to commit to and succeed in quitting when they feel in control of the process.
- Effectiveness in Behavior Change: Numerous studies have shown that MI is highly effective in promoting smoking cessation. It helps clients develop intrinsic motivation to quit smoking, which is more sustainable than extrinsic motivation imposed by external factors. MI techniques, such as open-ended questions, reflective listening, and summarizing, create a supportive and non-confrontational environment that encourages clients to express their thoughts and concerns. By doing so, it helps clients move through the stages of change, from precontemplation to maintenance, making it a “best practice” in promoting health.