Table 3.

Percentage of Encounters Where Providers Discussed Recommended Counseling Topics or Demonstration of Counseling Skills (N = 37 Encounters Evaluated)

Content area	Topic discussed/counseling skill demonstrated	%
Discussion of study	Acknowledged study participation	81
	Summarized study goals	51
Discussion of stage of change	Describes current physical activity stage of change	14
	Describes current low fat diet stage of change	11
Discussion of behavioral topics	Addressed at least 1 behavioral topic in relation to physical activity	86
	Barriers and benefits	57
	Pros and cons of change	43
	Self-efficacy	22
	Social or environmental support	27
	Self-reward	0
	Past physical activity experiences	54
	Addressed at least 1 behavioral topic in relation to eating a low fat diet	70
	Barriers and benefits	54
	Pros and cons of change	43
	Self-efficacy	16
	Social or environmental support	5
	Self-reward	3
	Past low fat diet experiences	32
Referral to nurse	Stated that provider was referring patient to nurse for goal setting	49
Facilitative communication	Asked if participant had questions	30
	Provided empathy or encouragement	73
	Used open-ended questions	57