Abstract
This study examined the effects of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention on physiological outcomes among hyperlipidemic persons randomly assigned to an MI (n = 12) or an attention-control (AC; n = 12) group. Lipid and cardiorespiratory fitness levels were measured pre- and postintervention. The MI intervention was significant in reducing total cholesterol and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol but not in increasing VO2max when compared with the AC group. Contrary to what was expected, the MI intervention significantly reduced high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol. Although this study was limited by a small sample size, findings suggested that an MI telephone session can have a positive effect on lipid profiles and fitness levels.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-170 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Nursing Research |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing