| Literature DB >> 19628149 |
Kathryn I Pollak1, Stewart C Alexander, Truls Østbye, Pauline Lyna, James A Tulsky, Rowena J Dolor, Cynthia Coffman, Rebecca J Namenek Brouwer, Iguehi Esoimeme, Justin R E Manusov, Terrill Bravender.
Abstract
Physicians should counsel overweight adolescents about nutrition and exercise. We audio recorded 30 physician-adolescent encounters. Female, older, normal-weight physicians and pediatricians were more Motivational Interviewing (MI) adherent. When physicians used MI skills, patients increased exercise, lost weight, and reduced screen time. Physicians should use MI techniques to help adolescents change.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19628149 PMCID: PMC2753373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.01.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Adolesc Health ISSN: 1054-139X Impact factor: 5.012