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February 14, 2026Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning0 citationsOpen Access

Introducing community pharmacy students to motivational interviewing to support patient behavior change

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TNTeddy NovaisCFCristiana FortiniMSMartín Schneider

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the integration of motivational interviewing (MI) into pharmacy education to support patient behavior change.
  • Implemented MI training within pharmacy curricula
  • Utilized simulation-based and hybrid learning approaches
  • Evaluated student feedback on the training effectiveness
  • Students reported a positive reception towards MI training
  • Increased motivation among students to pursue further MI training
  • Demonstrated improvement in communication skills related to patient care

Abstract

Integrating MI into pharmacy curricula was well-received and motivated students to pursue further training. Simulation-based, hybrid approaches appear effective in building knowledge and communication skills essential for patient-centered care.

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Novais et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699010382ccff479cfe56d51https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102605
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