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Table 8 Examples of added scoring instructions per target

From: Assessment of motivational interviewing: a qualitative study of response process validity, content validity and feasibility of the motivational interviewing target scheme (MITS) in general practice

Target

Added scoring instruction

1

Rate the process, not the content to reduce overlap with other targets

2

The behaviour should be used in a functional way. Take non-verbal behaviour into account

3

Rate the quality / functionality of the reflections. Rate other techniques when used in an empathic way

4

Rate the process, not the content

5

Rate the content, not the process

6

The practitioner should reinforce change talk but not sustain talk

7

Rate the process and content

8

Rate the process and content

9

Bad timing of structured brief tactics should be scored at target 1 and 7

10

Not giving information or advice might be seen as a shortcoming in certain consultations and can be rated here