Literature Study: Motivational Interviewing As One of Effective Interventions To Improve Self-Behavior In Chronic Disease Patients

Abstract

Background. Motivational Interviewing has been used as an alternative intervention that has a positive impact on behavior change in health. Some studies said motivational interviewing directs patients to behave positively in dealing with various health problems due to chronic diseases. Purpose. This Literature Study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of motivational interviewing as one of the interventions to improve self-behavior because of the effect of chronic diseases. Method. A comprehensive searching was carried out using all health research databases. In this study, it was necessary to identify the effects of Motivational Interviewing that used a systematic review design. Conclusion. Motivational Interviewing could be provided by all family members of patients independently and sustainably. Motivational Interviewing could have a positive effect on the affirmation of achieving health goals to be achieved, provide problem solving for the difficulties of solving problems and as a measure of the strength of the patient's commitment in changing his health behavior.