Motivational interviewing, enhancement, and brief interventions over the last decade: A review of reviews of efficacy and effectiveness.

DiClemente, Carlo C.; Corno, Catherine M.; Graydon, Meagan M.; Wiprovnick, Alicia E.; Knoblach, Daniel J.

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Motivational interviewing, enhancement, and brief interventions over the last decade: A review of reviews of efficacy and effectiveness.

DiClemente, Carlo C., Corno, Catherine M., Graydon, Meagan M., Wiprovnick, Alicia E., Knoblach, Daniel J.·2017·Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

DOI 10.1037/adb0000318

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Motivation is a well-established predictor of recovery for addictive behaviors. Treatments aimed at changing substance use and gambling frequently employ motivational enhancing strategies, based in the principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Evidence for these approaches across addictive behaviors does not always paint a clear picture. The purpose of this review was to examine existing reviews of motivational-based interventions for various substances of abuse and gambling in the last decade to gain a deeper understanding of the current evidence and implications for future research and clinical practice. Literature searches were conducted to identify review articles from January 1, 2007 to January 30, 2017 for motivational enhancing interventions for alcohol, tobacco, drugs, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, methamphetamines, and gambling. Of the 144 articles assessed we included a total of 34 review articles in our review, including 6 Cochrane reviews. This review supports use of motivationally enhancing interventions across addictive behaviors with strongest evidence supporting use in alcohol and tobacco, with brief interventions showing strong efficacy. There is strong support for MI with marijuana and some support for gambling. Insufficient evidence is available for methamphetamine or opiate use. There are important caveats. In most cases, MI is more effective than no treatment and as effective (but not necessarily more effective) than other active treatments. Findings for effectiveness of more intensive motivational interventions or combinations are mixed. Treatment fidelity assessments, limited subpopulation analyses, and differences in dose, outcomes, and protocol specification continue to pose significant problems for reviews. (PsycINFO Database Record

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Drossel, G., Brucar, L. R., Rawls, E., Hendrickson, T. J., & Zilverstand, A. (2023) · Translational Psychiatry · doi:10.1038/s41398-023-02426-1 · Cited by 34 · see citing works
“Finally, if further substantiated, these results could guide the development of individualized behavioral, pharmacological, and brain-focused preventative and treatment approaches that take these individual differences into account.”
Principles of Care for Young Adults With Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
Spencer, A. E., Valentine, S. E., Sikov, J., Yule, A. M., Hsu, H., Hallett, E., Xuan, Z., Silverstein, M., & Fortuna, L. (2021) · Pediatrics · doi:10.1542/peds.2020-023523f · Cited by 34 · see citing works
A preliminary test of a brief intervention to lessen young adults’ cannabis use: Episode-level smartphone data highlights the role of protective behavioral strategies and exercise.
Prince, M. A., Collins, R. L., Wilson, S. D., & Vincent, P. C. (2019) · Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology · doi:10.1037/pha0000301 · Cited by 34 · see citing works
mHealth for pediatric chronic pain: state of the art and future directions
Richardson, P. A., Harrison, L. E., Heathcote, L. C., Rush, G. Q., Shear, D., Lalloo, C., Hood, K. K., Wicksell, R. K., Stinson, J., & Simons, L. E. (2020) · Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics · doi:10.1080/14737175.2020.1819792 · Cited by 33 · see citing works
“alcohol use, smoking cessation] [81] but since has”
Background
Computer- vs. nurse practitioner-delivered brief intervention for adolescent marijuana, alcohol, and sex risk behaviors in school-based health centers
Gryczynski, J., Mitchell, S. G., Schwartz, R. P., Dušek, K., O’Grady, K. E., Cowell, A. J., Barbosa, C., Barnosky, A., & DiClemente, C. C. (2020) · Drug and Alcohol Dependence · doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108423 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Self-citation
The impact of a syndemic theory-based intervention on HIV transmission risk behaviour among men who have sex with men in India: Pretest-posttest non-equivalent comparison group trial
Chakrapani, V., Kaur, M., Tsai, A. C., Newman, P. A., & Kumar, R. (2020) · Social Science & Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.112817 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
Prediction of drop-out and outcome in integrated cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD and SUD: Results from a randomized clinical trial
Oortmerssen, K. V. E., Blankers, M., Vedel, E., Kramer, F. J., Goudriaan, A. E., van den Brink, W., & Schoevers, R. A. (2019) · Addictive Behaviors · doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106228 · Cited by 30 · see citing works
Providing Psychological Services to Firefighters
Vujanovic, A. A., & Tran, J. K. (2021) · Journal of Health Service Psychology · doi:10.1007/s42843-021-00041-6 · Cited by 30 · see citing works
Health-Related Applications of Socially Interactive Agents
Bickmore, T. (2022) · ACM eBooks · doi:10.1145/3563659.3563672 · Cited by 30 · see citing works
Motivational Interviewing and Caregiver Engagement in the Family Check-Up 4 Health
Berkel, C., Mauricio, A. M., Rudo‐Stern, J., Dishion, T. J., & Smith, J. D. (2020) · Prevention Science · doi:10.1007/s11121-020-01112-8 · Cited by 29 · see citing works
Making a bridge between general hospital and specialised community-based treatment for alcohol use disorder—A pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Schwarz, A.-S., Nielsen, B., Søgaard, J., & Nielsen, A. S. (2019) · Drug and Alcohol Dependence · doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.12.017 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Partnerships in Research to Implement and Disseminate Sustainable and Scalable Evidence-Based Practices (PRIDE) in Mozambique
Wainberg, M. L., Lovero, K. L., Duarte, C. S., Salem, A. F., Mello, M., Bezuidenhout, C., Mootz, J. J., Feliciano, P., Suleman, A., dos Santos, P. F., et al. (2020) · Psychiatric Services · doi:10.1176/appi.ps.202000090 · Cited by 29 · see citing works
An eHealth Intervention for Promoting COVID-19 Knowledge and Protective Behaviors and Reducing Pandemic Distress Among Sexual and Gender Minorities: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (#SafeHandsSafeHearts)
Newman, P. A., Chakrapani, V., Williams, C. C., Massaquoi, N., Tepjan, S., Roungprakhon, S., Akkakanjanasupar, P., Logie, C. H., & Rawat, S. M. (2021) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/34381 · Cited by 27 · see citing works
“We use a 3-session peer-delivered MI-based brief counseling (45 minutes to 1 hour) format with weekly individual sessions, which has previously demonstrated effectiveness in interventions for alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use, and HIV prevention [79,104-107].”
Method
Optimizing a Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention to Improve Dietary Adherence in Behavioral Obesity Treatment: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial
Goldstein, S. P., Zhang, F., Klasnja, P., Hoover, A., Wing, R. R., & Thomas, J. G. (2021) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/33568 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
“A library of 4 independent modules was created based on principles from motivational interviewing (MI) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) [42,43].”
Motivational Interviewing With Couples
Starks, T. J. (2022) · doi:10.1093/med-psych/9780197549643.001.0001 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
Growing practices and the use of potentially harmful chemical additives among a sample of small-scale cannabis growers in three countries
Lenton, S. R., Frank, V. A., Barratt, M. J., Potter, G., & Decorte, T. (2018) · Drug and Alcohol Dependence · doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.07.040 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
“This is particularly relevant in the context of motivational interviewing (Diclemente et al., 2017).”
Background
Feasibility of Using Communication Coaching to Teach Palliative Care Clinicians Motivational Interviewing
Pollak, K. I., Gao, X., Arnold, R. M., Arnett, K., Felton, S., Fairclough, D. L., & Kutner, J. S. (2019) · Journal of Pain and Symptom Management · doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.11.010 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in Regard to Activities of Daily Living and Motivation for Rehabilitation among Stroke Patients
Chen, H., Lee, H.-L., Yang, F.-C., Chiu, Y.-W., & Chao, S. (2020) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph17082755 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
“MI can enhance the intrinsic motivation of stroke patients, and it might be helpful for improving their activities of daily living in specific ways [17,21].”
BackgroundMethod
Sick-listed workers’ experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study
Foldal, V. S., Standal, M. I., Aasdahl, L., Hagen, R., Bagøien, G., Fors, E. A., Johnsen, R., & Solbjør, M. (2020) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-020-8382-9 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Chapter 25. Motivational Enhancement
Shulman, M., Pruzan, K., & Carpenter, K. M. (2021) · American Psychiatric Association Publishing eBooks · doi:10.1176/appi.books.9781615373970.kb25 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
Is fidelity to a complex behaviour change intervention associated with patient outcomes? Exploring the relationship between dietitian adherence and competence and the nutritional status of intervention patients in a successful stepped-wedge randomised clinical trial of eating as treatment (EAT)
Beck, A. K., Baker, A., Carter, G. L., Robinson, L. D., McCarter, K. L., Wratten, C., Bauer, J. D., Wolfenden, L., & Britton, B. (2021) · Implementation Science · doi:10.1186/s13012-021-01118-y · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Efficacy of short-term telemedicine motivation-based intervention for individuals with Internet Use Disorder – A pilot-study
Bottel, L., Brand, M., Dieris-Hirche, J., Herpertz, S., Timmesfeld, N., & Wildt, B. T. T. (2021) · Journal of Behavioral Addictions · doi:10.1556/2006.2021.00071 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Developing Self-determined Motivation and Performance with an Elite Athlete: Integrating Motivational Interviewing with Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Wood, A. G., Mack, R., & Turner, M. J. (2020) · Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy · doi:10.1007/s10942-020-00351-6 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Mid and long-term effects of a SBIRT program for at-risk drinkers attending to an emergency department. Follow-up results from a randomized controlled trial.
Bruguera, P., Barrio, P., Manthey, J., Oliveras, C., López‐Pelayo, H., Nuño, L., Miquel, L., López-Lazcano, A., Blithikioti, C., Caballería, E., et al. (2021) · European Journal of Emergency Medicine · doi:10.1097/mej.0000000000000810 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
GPs’ experiences of phosphatidylethanol in treatment of hypertension: a qualitative study
Thurfjell, Å., Sandlund, C., Adami, J., Hasselström, J., Hagströmer, M., & Lundh, L. (2023) · BJGP Open · doi:10.3399/bjgpo.2023.0037 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
“52,53 When the GPs talked about alcohol based on PEth, they employed a variety of Motivational Interviewing components 54 including the following: cooperating with the patient; respecting the patient’s autonomy; showing empathy; avoiding dissonance; asking for permission to raise the subject; using…”
Method
Sober Curiosity and Participation in Temporary Alcohol Abstinence Challenges in a Cohort of U.S. Emerging Adults
Siconolfi, D. E., Tucker, J. S., Pedersen, E. R., Perez, L. G., Dunbar, M. S., Davis, J. P., Rodriguez, A., Seelam, R., & D’Amico, E. J. (2023) · Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs · doi:10.15288/jsad.23-00137 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Development of motivational interviewing skills in immunization (MISI): a questionnaire to assess MI learning, knowledge and skills for vaccination promotion
Gagneur, A., Gosselin, V., Bergeron, J., Farrands, A., & Baron, G. (2019) · Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics · doi:10.1080/21645515.2019.1586030 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Expanding Current Approaches to Solve the Opioid Crisis
Blanco, C., Wall, M. M., & Olfson, M. (2021) · JAMA Psychiatry · doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.3136 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Proceedings of the Seventh Workshop on Computational Linguistics and Clinical Psychology: Improving Access
(2021) · doi:10.18653/v1/2021.clpsych-1 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Towards integrated medical and mental healthcare in the inpatient setting: what is the role of psychology?
Pudalov, L. R., Swogger, M. T., & Wittink, M. (2018) · International Review of Psychiatry · doi:10.1080/09540261.2018.1552125 · Cited by 18 · see citing works
Automated Behavioral Coding to Enhance the Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in a Chat-Based Suicide Prevention Helpline: Secondary Analysis of a Clinical Trial
Pellemans, M., Salmi, S., Mérelle, S. Y. M., Janssen, W. C., & van der Mei, R. (2024) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/53562 · Cited by 19 · see citing works
“Moreover, MI adherence and fidelity demonstrated considerable variation across different settings and application domains [20-22].”
Background
Implementation and evaluation of SBIRT training in a Community Health nursing course
Bremner, M. N., Maguire, M. B. R., Keen, D. L., Blake, B. J., Santa, H., & Nowalk, A. (2019) · Public Health Nursing · doi:10.1111/phn.12696 · Cited by 19 · see citing works
Addiction and COVID: Issues, Challenges, and New Telehealth Approaches
Edinoff, A. N., Kaufman, S. E., Chauncy, T. M., Erwin, A. P., Russo, K. M., Nelson, M. E., Cornett, E. M., Shah-Bruce, M., Kaye, A. M., & Kaye, A. D. (2022) · Psychiatry International · doi:10.3390/psychiatryint3020014 · Cited by 19 · see citing works
“This is an important consideration for health care providers, as about 36% of individuals who are experiencing homelessness are also suffering from an SUD [23].”
BackgroundInfluential
Virtual Digital Psychotherapist App–Based Treatment in Patients With Methamphetamine Use Disorder (Echo-APP): Single-Arm Pilot Feasibility and Efficacy Study
Chen, T., Chen, L., Li, S., Du, J., Su, H., Jiang, H., Wu, Q., Zhang, L., Bao, J., & Zhao, M. (2023) · JMIR mhealth and uhealth · doi:10.2196/40373 · Cited by 19 · see citing works
“Psychotherapy is one of the most important treatment methods for drug dependence currently, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), meditation, motivational enhancement therapy (MET) [5,6].”
Association Between Gabapentin Receipt for Any Indication and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test—Consumption Scores Among Clinical Subpopulations With and Without Alcohol Use Disorder
Rentsch, C. T., Fiellin, D. A., BRYANT, K. J., Justice, A. C., & Tate, J. P. (2019) · Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research · doi:10.1111/acer.13953 · Cited by 18 · see citing works
Efficacy of a short-term webcam-based telemedicine treatment of internet use disorders (OMPRIS): a multicentre, prospective, single-blind, randomised, clinical trial
Dieris-Hirche, J., Bottel, L., Basten, J., Pape, M., Timmesfeld, N., Wildt, B. T. T., Geisler, B. L., Wölfling, K., Henningsen, P., Beutel, M. E., et al. (2023) · EClinicalMedicine · doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102216 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
Feasibility and Acceptability of e-Screening and Brief Intervention and Tailored Text Messaging for Marijuana Use in Pregnancy
Ondersma, S. J., Beatty, J. R., Puder, K. S., Janisse, J. J., & Svikis, D. S. (2019) · Journal of Women s Health · doi:10.1089/jwh.2018.7169 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
Motives, Frequency, and Consequences of Cannabis Use Among College Students
Espinosa, A., Ruglass, L. M., Conway, F. N., Jackson, K. M., & WHITE, H. R. (2022) · Journal of Drug Issues · doi:10.1177/00220426221093608 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
“Motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement strategies continue to gain empirical support in the treatment of problematic cannabis use (Diclemente et al., 2017) and may serve as a useful entry point when working with college students whose cannabis use has not yet escalated to…”
Background
Motivational interview training improves self-efficacy of GP interns in vaccination consultations: A study using the Pro-VC-Be to measure vaccine confidence determinants
Garrison, A., Fressard, L., Mitilian, E., Gosselin, V., Berthiaume, P., Casanova, L., Gagneur, A., & Verger, P. (2023) · Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics · doi:10.1080/21645515.2022.2163809 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
Strategies to improve treatment utilization for substance use disorders: A systematic review of intervention studies
Vogel, E. A., Ly, K., Ramo, D. E., & Satterfield, J. M. (2020) · Drug and Alcohol Dependence · doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108065 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
“First, motivational approaches are known to promote change in substance use behaviors (DiClemente et al., 2017) and may seem likely to improve treatment utilization as well.”
Background
Impact of a Web-Based Clinical Decision Support System to Assist Practitioners in Addressing Physical Activity and/or Healthy Eating for Smoking Cessation Treatment: Protocol for a Hybrid Type I Randomized Controlled Trial
Minian, N., Lingam, M., Moineddin, R., Thorpe, K. E., Veldhuizen, S., Dragonetti, R., Zawertailo, L. A., Taylor, V. H., Hahn, M., deRuiter, W. K., et al. (2020) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/19157 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“There are established evidence-based methods for identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors as part of a clinical appointment [27-30].”
Method
Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Motivational Interviewing as a Return to Work Intervention in a Norwegian Social Insurance Setting: A Mixed Methods Process Evaluation
Foldal, V. S., Solbjør, M., Standal, M. I., Fors, E. A., Hagen, R., Bagøien, G., Johnsen, R., Hara, K. W., Fossen, H., Løchting, I., et al. (2021) · Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation · doi:10.1007/s10926-021-09964-9 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for cannabis: A scoping review
Gette, J. A., Regan, T., & Schumacher, J. A. (2023) · Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.josat.2023.208957 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
Study protocol testing toolkit versus usual care for implementation of screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment in hospitals: a phased cluster randomized approach
Newhouse, R. P., Janney, M. A., Gilbert, A., Agley, J. D., Bakoyannis, G., Ferren, M. D., Mullins, C. D., Johantgen, M., Schwindt, R. G., & Thoele, K. (2018) · Addiction Science & Clinical Practice · doi:10.1186/s13722-018-0130-4 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
Motivational interviewing with individuals at risk of sex trafficking
Gerassi, L. B., & Esbensen, K. (2020) · Journal of Social Work · doi:10.1177/1468017320919856 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“There is strong support (including Cochrane reviews and multiple meta-analyses) for using motivational interviewing to successfully reduce substance use and sexual risk (Diclemente et al., 2017).”
Background
Precision medicine in substance use disorders: Integrating behavioral, environmental, and biological insights
Guerrin, C. G. J., Tesselaar, D. R. M., Booij, J., Schellekens, A., & Homberg, J. R. (2025) · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2025.106311 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“…motivational therapies that redirect reward-seeking behavior toward non-substance-related goals could benefit “ reward ” subtype patients, while those with high alcohol cue reactivity might respond better to cue exposure therapies (DiClemente et al., 2017; Vollst ¨ adt--Klein et al., 2011).”
Motivational interviewing technical and relational skills, change talk, and alcohol outcomes—A moderated mediation analysis.
Gaume, J., Magill, M., Gmel, G. E., & Daeppen, J. (2021) · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1037/ccp0000666 · Cited by 14 · see citing works
Effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or a stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management on return to work for people with musculoskeletal disorders: the MI-NAV randomised controlled trial
Aanesen, F., Grotle, M., Rysstad, T. L., Tveter, A. T., Tingulstad, A., Løchting, I., Småstuen, M. C., van Tulder, M. W., Berg, R. C., Foster, N. E., et al. (2022) · Occupational and Environmental Medicine · doi:10.1136/oemed-2022-108637 · Cited by 14 · see citing works
Analysis of Behavior Classification in Motivational Interviewing
Tavabi, L., Tran, T., Stefanov, K., Borsari, B. E., Woolley, J. D., Scherer, S. J., & Soleymani, M. (2021) · Workshop on Computational Linguistics and Clinical Psychology (CLPsych) · doi:10.18653/v1/2021.clpsych-1.13 · Cited by 13 · see citing works
“These codes have shown to be effective means of assessing the quality of the session, training therapists, and estimating clients’ behavioral outcomes (Lundahl et al., 2010; Diclemente et al., 2017; Magill et al., 2018).”
Background
Integrated Motivational Strategies for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators with Substance Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Expósito-Álvarez, C., Roldán-Pardo, M., Gilchrist, G., & Lila, M. (2024) · Psychosocial Intervention · doi:10.5093/pi2024a13 · Cited by 14 · see citing works
“This person-centered, non-confrontational approach fosters a strong therapeutic alliance and focuses on exploring and overcoming ambivalence about change (DiClemente et al., 2017).”
IUPHAR-review: The integration of classic psychedelics into current substance use disorder treatment models
Yaden, D. B., Berghella, A. P., Hendricks, P. S., Yaden, M. E., Levine, M., Rohde, J. S., Nayak, S. M., Johnson, M. W., & Garcia‐Romeu, A. (2023) · Pharmacological Research · doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106998 · Cited by 13 · see citing works
Achievement Linked to Recovery from Addiction: Discussing Education, Vocation, and Non-Addict Identity
Crutchfield, D. A., & Güss, C. D. (2018) · Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly · doi:10.1080/07347324.2018.1544058 · Cited by 13 · see citing works
Systematic review of the efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of stepped-care interventions for the prevention and treatment of problematic substance use
Morse, A. K., Sercombe, J., Askovic, M., Fisher, A., Marel, C., Chatterton, M.-L., Kay-Lambkin, F., Barrett, E., Sunderland, M., Harvey, L., et al. (2023) · Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2022.108928 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
Adapted motivational interviewing for brief healthcare consultations: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of treatment fidelity in real‐world evaluations of behaviour change counselling
Beck, A. K., Baker, A., Britton, B., Lum, A., Pohlman, S., Forbes, E., Moore, L., Barnoth, D., Perkes, S. J., Oldmeadow, C. J., et al. (2023) · British Journal of Health Psychology · doi:10.1111/bjhp.12664 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
“Consistent with the current findings, the benefits may attenuate over time (Lundahl & Burke, 2009), and be larger for smoking and alcohol use relative to other health behaviours (DiClemente et al., 2017; Frost et al., 2018).”
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Effectiveness of a telephone intervention based on motivational health coaching for improving the mental health of caregivers of people with dementia: A randomised controlled trial
Sarabia‐Cobo, C., Pérez, V. A. F., de Lorena, P., Sáenz‐Jalón, M., & Alconero‐Camarero, A. R. (2021) · International Journal of Older People Nursing · doi:10.1111/opn.12398 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
Professionally delivered interventions for gambling disorder
Abbott, M. (2019) · Current Opinion in Psychiatry · doi:10.1097/yco.0000000000000516 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
Characterizing Symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder in a Sample of College Students
Pellegrino, A. J., Duck, K. D., Kriescher, D. P. J., Shrake, M. E., Phillips, M. M., Lalonde, T. L., & Phillips, K. T. (2020) · Journal of Drug Issues · doi:10.1177/0022042620936655 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
“This approach, with its motivational underpinnings and nonconfrontational features, is effective in reducing cannabis use in young adults (DiClemente et al., 2017).”
Background
The Feasibility and Impact of a Brief Internet Intervention for Pornography Reduction
Rodda, S. N., & Luoto, S. (2022) · Sexual Health & Compulsivity · doi:10.1080/26929953.2022.2153772 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
Variation in SBIRT delivery among acute care facilities
Keen, A., Thoele, K., & Newhouse, R. P. (2019) · Nursing Outlook · doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2019.09.001 · Cited by 12 · see citing works
Measures of both perceived general and specific risks and benefits differentially predict adolescent and young adult tobacco and marijuana use: findings from a Prospective Cohort Study
McKelvey, K., Gaiha, S. M., Delucchi, K., & Halpern‐Felsher, B. L. (2021) · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · doi:10.1057/s41599-021-00765-2 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
The Practice and Feasibility of Screening, Treatment, and Referral for Gaming Problems in Gambling, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Youth Services
Park, J. J., King, D. L., Wilkinson‐Meyers, L., & Rodda, S. N. (2023) · International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction · doi:10.1007/s11469-023-01010-4 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“In other areas of addiction studies, motivational approaches are frequently delivered as brief interventions which have been shown to improve symptoms and increase treatment readiness (DiClemente et al., 2017).”
Evaluating the Role of Goal Setting in Reducing Dropout for Men With and Without Substance Use Problems Attending a Court-Mandated Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrator Program
Expósito-Álvarez, C., Gilchrist, G., Gracia, E., & Lila, M. (2024) · Victims & Offenders · doi:10.1080/15564886.2024.2322960 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“Our results could also help inform facilitators to encourage participants to set goals to help them reduce their hostility toward the intervention and increase retention (DiClemente et al., 2017), which is of particular relevance to reducing IPV recidivism rates.”
The Transdiagnostic Mechanisms of Behavioral Addictions and Their Treatment
Kim, H. S., & Hodgins, D. (2020) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36391-8_64 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
Cross-cultural adaptation of motivational interviewing for use in rural Nepal
Rimal, P., Khadka, S., Bogati, B., Chaudhury, J., Rawat, L. K., Bhat, K. C., Manandhar, P., Citrin, D., Maru, D., Ekstrand, M. L., et al. (2021) · BMC Psychology · doi:10.1186/s40359-021-00557-y · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“Briefly, the CHW training is structured in three forms: [1] pre-service training, [2] program-based training, and [3] continuing education to conduct home visits to collect health related data (e.”
The Development and Evaluation of a Statewide Training Center for Home Visitors and Supervisors
Schultz, D. A., Schacht, R. L., Shanty, L. M., Dahlquist, L. M., Barry, R. A., Wiprovnick, A. E., Groth, E. C., Gaultney, W. M., Hunter, B. A., & DiClemente, C. C. (2019) · American Journal of Community Psychology · doi:10.1002/ajcp.12320 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
Self-citation
Management of Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Suicide in Adults with Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Practice Guideline for Health Care Providers
(2021) · The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine · doi:10.1080/10790268.2021.1863738 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
Navigating Evidence, Challenges, and Caution in the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
Bahji, A., Danilewitz, M., & Crockford, D. (2023) · Brain Sciences · doi:10.3390/brainsci13101416 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
Five Challenges in Implementing Cognitive Remediation for Patients with Substance Use Disorders in Clinical Settings
Maurage, P., Rolland, B., Pitel, A., & D’Hondt, F. (2023) · Neuropsychology Review · doi:10.1007/s11065-023-09623-1 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
A Self-Guided Internet-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Gambling Symptoms
Rolvien, L., Buddeberg, L., Gehlenborg, J., Borsutzky, S., & Moritz, S. (2024) · JAMA Network Open · doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17282 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
Tapering Opioid Prescription Program for High-Risk Trauma Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Berube, M., Dupuis, S., Leduc, S., Roy, I., Turcotte, V., Côté, C. L., Grzelak, S., Clairoux, S., Panic, S., & Lauzier, F. (2021) · Pain Management Nursing · doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2021.08.001 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
What can clients tell us about whether to use motivational interviewing? An analysis of early-session ambivalent language
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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING FOR PROBLEM AND PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
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Authors: DiClemente, C. C., Corno, C. M., Graydon, M. M., Wiprovnick, A. E., & Knoblach, D. J.
Affiliations: University of Maryland, Baltimore County (US)
ORCID: DiClemente, Carlo C.
Graydon, Meagan M.
Venue: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Published: 2017-12
Volume: 31
Issue: 8
Pages: 862-887
ISSN: 0893-164X (ISSN-L)
1939-1501
DOI: 10.1037/adb0000318
OpenAlex: W2772342693
Cited by: 294
References: 60
Citations by year: 2026: 20 · 2025: 35 · 2024: 39 · 2023: 43 · 2022: 33 · 2021: 50 · 2020: 35 · 2019: 29 · 2018: 10
FWCI: 15.84
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords: motivational interviewing, motivation enhancement, brief intervention, addictive behavior, substance use disorders, gambling, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, methamphetamine, treatment efficacy, treatment effectiveness, intervention fidelity
MeSH terms: Gambling, Humans, Review Literature as Topic, Behavior, Addictive, Treatment Outcome, Substance-Related Disorders, Motivational Interviewing

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