Pharmacy Communication Strategies

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Excerpt

Motivational interviewing is a communication style characterized by its collaborative and goal-oriented approach to delving into underlying issues related to resistance or ambivalence toward behavior change. Motivational interviewing strategies have been incorporated into various realms of healthcare, including medical care, dentistry, physical therapy, and numerous other disciplines. This activity reveals the positive and beneficial effects of motivational interviewing in enhancing motivation for behavioral changes and improving medication adherence.

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