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Exploring Interventions To Increase Primary Care Providers’ Use Of Self-Management Goals, Nanci Reiland, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Mary E. Maragos
Exploring Interventions To Increase Primary Care Providers’ Use Of Self-Management Goals, Nanci Reiland, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Mary E. Maragos
Patient Experience Journal
Accreditors, such as the Joint Commission, consider evidence of patient engagement strategies for awarding Primary Care/Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) accreditation. This project explored the use of brief Motivational Interviewing (MI) training at a local county health center and evaluated the impact on the documented use of self-management goals (SMGs) for patients with diabetes and hypertension. Methods included a professional development program, including an online module, presentation, and educational materials. The goal was to increase providers’ MI knowledge and skills to better construct and document SMGs. The program impact was evaluated by chart review to determine the use of SMGs by …