Learning objectives

• Be aware of the difference between intentional and non-intentional adherence
• Understand the importance of eliciting each patient’s illness and treatment beliefs
• Appreciate the importance of establishing routines and habits for good adherence
• Have an awareness of how to change illness and treatment beliefs.
• Provide an awareness of the potential of Motivational Interviewing in having patients consider, initiate and maintain lifestyle behaviour change
• Demonstrate opportunities for the use of MI in those individuals who are ambivalent and reluctant toward health behaviour change

This webinar addresses general cardiologists but also cardiologists wishing to update their scientific knowledge on the topic.