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