Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person-centered strategy. It is used to elicit patient motivation to change a specific negative behavior. MI engages clients, elicits change talk and evokes patient motivation to make positive changes.

Motivational Interviewing to Support Treatment for Drug Addiction

Issue: A Medicaid-insured adult male's Medicaid History

indicates he is in treatment for drug addiction. Many years of oral neglect have left the man in need of on going dental treatment.

Solution: After a needs assessment, it is apparent the patient

could benefit from staff support through motivational interviewing techniques to understand the nature of the Patients behaviour and his drug treatment plan and to assist him in modifying behaviour that caused his oral disease.