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. 2015 Oct 28;55(8):1348–1356. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/kev379

Table 2.

Core principles and techniques of MI

Core principles of MI MI techniques
Avoiding argument Open-ended questions
Expressing empathy Affirmations
Supporting self-efficacy Reflections
Developing discrepancy Summaries
Rolling with resistance

MI: motivational interviewing.