Providing live supervision via teleconferencing improves acquisition of motivational interviewing skills after workshop attendance

Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2007;33(1):163-8. doi: 10.1080/00952990601091150.

Abstract

Teleconferencing Supervision is a method for training community-based substance abuse clinicians in Motivational Interviewing (MI). Following a 2-day workshop, 13 clinicians received live supervision via telephone during 5 counseling sessions conducted at their community treatment facilities. Clinicians were assessed for skill level at post-workshop, at post-training, and 3 months later; learning was assessed using the MI Treatment Integrity instrument. All summary scores and therapist behavior frequency counts improved by post-training or by the 3 month follow-up, although some gains were not statistically significant. Teleconferencing Supervision may help facilitate the proficient use of MI community clinicians following workshop instruction.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Counseling
  • Education*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic*
  • Learning*
  • Motivation*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Telecommunications / organization & administration*