Impact of Motivational Interviewing by Social Workers on Service Users - a systematic review

Boyle, Sally; Vseteckova, Jitka and Higgins, Martyn (2019). Impact of Motivational Interviewing by Social Workers on Service Users - a systematic review. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(8) pp. 863–875.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731519827377

Abstract

Purpose: This systematic review was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI), by social workers, on service user outcomes.

Methods: A literature search was undertaken between 2007 and 2018. All eligible studies were analyzed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. As heterogeneity was high, a narrative synthesis approach was employed, using thematic analysis for categorizing data.

Results: Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. MI had a positive effect on service user experience, but this was not consistent. Training was variable, but the evidence suggests that practitioner’s need ongoing training, supervision, or coaching while providing MI.

Discussion: There is a paucity of research examining the impact of MI on children, which was a limitation of this review. There is a need for more qualitative research to surface views and experience of service users to determine why MI is effective.

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• 58835
• Item Type
• Journal Item
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• 1552-7581
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• Funded Project Name	Project ID	Funding Body
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• Keywords
• motivational interviewing; effectiveness; social workers; service user outcomes
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care > Health and Social Care
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• Sally Boyle