OBJECTIVE In this randomized controlled study, a standardized motivation intervention was compared with a relaxation intervention with regard to its effectiveness in decreasing dropout rates and increasing physical activity in a sample of obese patients. METHOD Thirty-eight obese participants were randomly assigned to a one-session motivation or relaxation intervention. Thereafter, both group...

Purpose: Descriptive evaluation, if successfully implemented can play an important role in promoting the academic success and performance of elementary students. As a result, the present study was conducted with the aim of presenting a model of effective factors on successful implementation of descriptive evaluation in the primary education system of Iran. Methodology: The present study in ter...

Aim: Basic hypertension is one of the most common non communicable and chronic diseases and the most important public health problem in different countries of the world. Therefore, you need to find appropriate interventions to lower your blood pressure. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of motivational interviewing and Teach back on hypertension in people with hypertension. Mater...

This article applies the motivational interviewing approach to resistance, which is conceptualized as the product of an interaction between the therapist and client rather than a static client characteristic. The underlying principles of motivational interviewing also are discussed, as are the overall therapeutic goals when using this approach. Sources of the resistance between the therapist an...

Objective: to describe the elaboration of a virtual learning object teach Nursing History academic discipline. Method: descriptive and exploratory study experience report type about as an active methodology in remote classes discipline using Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation Evaluation (ADDIE) model instructional design. The was taught from December 2020 March 2021 Macaé, RJ, Brazil...

PURPOSE To assess the feasibility of a new intervention, Ready~Steady, in terms of demand, acceptability, implementation, and limited efficacy. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; repeated measures. SETTING Two rural communities in Itasca County, Minnesota. SUBJECTS Thirty participants were randomized to an intervention (n = 16) or attention-control (n = 14) group. INTERVENTION Ready~St...