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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: Eur J Dent Educ. 2012 Apr 5;16(4):232–238. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0579.2012.00747.x

Table 1.

Translation of B-MI principles into EAT Framework components

B-MI Principles EAT Framework components
Express empathy Evaluate Establish rapport
Collect data
Set agenda
Avoid righting reflex Discuss etiology
Discuss behaviors
Summarize outcome
Develop discrepancy Assess Assess patient readiness
Work with resistance
Setting small goals Treat Develop tailored treatment plan based on patient stage of readiness