ERIC Number: EJ954403
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Feb
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Treatment Fidelity of Motivational Interviewing Delivered by a School Nurse to Increase Girls' Physical Activity
Robbins, Lorraine B.; Pfeiffer, Karin A.; Maier, Kimberly S.; LaDrig, Stacey M.; Berg-Smith, Steven Malcolm
Journal of School Nursing, v28 n1 p70-78 Feb 2012
Motivational interviewing, which involves the use of person-centered, directive counseling techniques, shows promise for changing adolescent behaviors. The purpose of this article was to describe the methodology and findings related to the treatment fidelity of three face-to-face motivational interviewing sessions involving middle school girls and a school nurse to help the girls increase their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The following four areas related to treatment fidelity were addressed: (a) study design, (b) training of interventionists, (c) intervention delivery, and (d) intervention receipt. Findings showed that 34 of 37 (91.9%) girls completed all three sessions. An initial motivational interviewing training workshop followed by evaluation of audiotaped sessions with constructive feedback can result in successful and consistent delivery by a school nurse. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Counseling Techniques, Intervention, Physical Activities, Females, School Nurses, Interviews, Motivation Techniques, Physical Activity Level, Behavior Change, Middle School Students, Workshops, Audio Equipment
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Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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