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. 2018 May 18;18:135. doi: 10.1186/s12888-018-1724-9

Table 2.

Criteria for success

Criteria Ambivalent at baseline Not ambivalent at baseline
motivated for MAa no motivation for MAa
During the MI-sessions the patient has seriously considered what his/her motives are (not) to adhere to long-term medication. X X X
Existing ambivalence and/or potential barriers are explored. X Xb
Values and goals are explicitly discussed in relation to medication adherence. X X X
The patient solved the ambivalence and/or has an action plan for perceived barriers. X
Long-term motivation was strengthened. X
The decision (not) to adhere is based on intrinsic motivation: the patient articulates the intention (not) to adhere to long-term medication, based on motives that are valid to the patient. X X X

aMA = Medication adherence

bExploration of potential barriers