Key result
Nurse-delivered motivational interviewing proves well received by cardiac rehabilitation patients while clinical efficacy remains blinded.
Population
Patients in the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation setting participating in an ongoing randomized controlled…
Design
Other, randomized controlled trial
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Supports acceptability of nurse-led MI in CR programs; extends feasibility data but leaves efficacy open pending unblinding.
Nurse-delivered motivational interviewing is a feasible and well-received intervention that holds promise for facilitating behavior change in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.
Everett et al. (2008) studied Cardiovascular disease requiring cardiac rehabilitation (n=104). Nurse-delivered motivational interviewing vs. Standard 6-week cardiac rehabilitation program was evaluated on 6-minute walk test. Nurse-delivered motivational interviewing was well received by cardiac rehabilitation patients who appreciated the opportunity to discuss personal issues, though clinical efficacy data remain blinded.
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