Motivational Interviewing for Health Behavior Promotion

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:1.00

Study Course Accepted:01.03.2024 08:41:35

Study Course Information
Course Code:		VPUPK_349			LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		2.00			ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Psychology			Target Audience:		Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Aelita Vagale
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppkrsu[pnkts]lv, +37167061587
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours									32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours									32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Introduction to the specialty.
Objective:
Theoretically and practically acquire basic knowledge about health behavior and motivation, factors affecting it, develop communication skills using motivational interviewing for promoting health behavior and changing the patient's health behavior in the context of the profession.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic				Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Health behaviour and motivation, influencing factors thereof				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Health and disease. Relationship of personality traits to health				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Motivational interview. Phases and content of the motivational interview				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Recent research on the use and effectiveness of motivational interviewing				Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Basic principles and basic skills of motivational interview				Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Motivational interview skills training in individual communication				Classes		4.00	auditorium
7	Using different approaches to health behavior promotion				Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic				Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Health behaviour and motivation, influencing factors thereof				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Health and disease. Relationship of personality traits to health				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	Motivational interview. Phases and content of the motivational interview				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Recent research on the use and effectiveness of motivational interviewing				Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Basic principles and basic skills of motivational interview				Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Motivational interview skills training in individual communication				Classes		4.00	auditorium
7	Using different approaches to health behavior promotion				Classes		2.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent learning of theoretical sources of literature. Preparing for the test. Preparing to apply motivational interviewing skills in a study group assignment and final paper. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Completed control test on health behavior patterns and the structure of the motivational interview - 50%. 2. In cooperation with a group member, a 45 minute motivational interview was conducted in pairs about changing a habit/habit, using the knowledge and skills learned in the lessons. In the lesson, an audio/video recording is played for 10 minute in length - 2 successful/2 unsuccessful interventions. Completed "Self-Reflection Sheet" according to the given sample about your AI skills. "Self-reflection" sheets submitted electronically in e-studies on the specified date - 50%. 3. Active participation in classes
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students define health behaviour, motivation and motivational interview and its basic principles, formulate indications for motivational interview, describe similarities and differences for motivational interview for patients of different ages and personality types in the group and individually. Understand health behaviour patterns, understand the relationship between motivation and health behaviour. Name the basic skills required for the motivational interview, its phases and the possible difficulties and resources in each of them. Know different approaches to health behaviour promotion.
Skills:		Apply motivational interview skills according to the structure of the motivational interview. Integrate the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical tasks. Analyse own and other students' work in the study process in simulation situations.
Competencies:		Uses communication skills and motivational interview skills, methods and techniques in a structured task independently. Analyses the basic skills of their motivational interview by doing independent work, filling in the self-reflection sheet. Justifies your opinion with theoretical knowledge. Is able to substantiate and discuss the application of the acquired knowledge and skills in a professional environment.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill						Level
1	Application of the body language and facial expression in consulting						B2 - Intermediate level
2	Application of voice and speech qualities in consulting						B2 - Intermediate level
3	Asking questions						B2 - Intermediate level
4	Confrontation						B2 - Intermediate level
5	Discrepancies						B2 - Intermediate level
6	Eye contact in consulting						B2 - Intermediate level
7	Eye contact in group counseling						B2 - Intermediate level
8	Encouraging						B2 - Intermediate level
9	Focusing						B2 - Intermediate level
10	Group contract						B2 - Intermediate level
11	Hear key words						B2 - Intermediate level
12	Instruction						B2 - Intermediate level
13	Noticing of body language in counseling						B2 - Intermediate level
14	Noticing of facial expressions in counseling						B2 - Intermediate level
15	Observation in counselling						B2 - Intermediate level
16	Paraphrasing						B2 - Intermediate level
17	Pause of silence						B2 - Intermediate level
18	Professional self-reflection in consulting						B2 - Intermediate level
19	Psychoeducation						B2 - Intermediate level
20	Recommendations						B2 - Intermediate level
21	Self-disclosure in consulting						B2 - Intermediate level
22	Self-help; Self-care						B2 - Intermediate level
23	Structuring the session / consultation						B2 - Intermediate level
24	Summarizing						B2 - Intermediate level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU. (2. nodaļa, 3. nodaļa, 4. nodaļa, 5.1. nodaļa)
2	Miller, W.R., Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: Helping People Change. New York, London: The Guilford press.
3	Schumacher, J.A, Madson, M.A. (2014). Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing: Tips and Strategies for Addressing Common Clinical Challenges. Oxford University Press Inc.(Part II)
4	Rosengren, D.B. (2018). Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook 2nd New edition. Guilford Publications
Additional Reading
1	Mārtinsone, K., Milltuze, A. (red.). (2015). Psiholoģija(no 127.-214.lpp). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
2	Handbook of personality and health (2006). Chichester, England.( no 73-157 lpp)
3	Reņģe, V. (2000). Psiholoģija. Personības psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
Other Information Sources
1	Journal of Personality and Social Psychology