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SBIRT Videos

Open-ended questions​
The following video shows a provider using open-ended questions to elicit information from the patient. Open-ended questions are designed to be answered in multiple ways. Any question that can be answered with a “yes” or “no” is not an open-ended question, so you want to avoid them when conducting Motivational Interviewing (MI). Open-ended questions are meant to make the patient feel comfortable by allowing them to give multiple answers using their own words.
 
Downstate SBIRT Videos - Demonstration of OARS
 
 

Affirmations

The following video shows an interaction between a provider and patient using affirmations. Affirmations are compliments or statements of appreciation regarding effort or a positive behavior in which the patient has engaged. Affirmations are meant to support self-efficacy, build rapport and let the patient know you notice their work on a specific issue.

 

Reflections

In this video, the provider uses reflections to confirm understanding of what the patient has said. You paraphrase a patient’s statement to make sure you understand what the patient is saying. Patients will usually respond to your reflection by saying “Yes, that’s it.” It also serves as a rapport-building tool, as the provider is demonstrating that they are listening to the patient’s words and story.

Merlo Lab Videos on Motivational Interviewing
Produced by University of Florida Department of Psychiatry. Funded by Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute Grant #63504 (Co-Pls: Gold & Merlo)
 
 

Ineffective Provider - Non-Motivational Interviewing

 

Effective Provider - Motivational Interviewing

SBIRT Institute Videos
 
 

Ineffectively Using SBIRT

 

Effectively Using SBIRT

IRETA Channel
Alan Lyme - Example of Motivational Interviewing
 
 

More videos about alcohol, marijuana, opioid screening and brief intervention are available at: http://www.sbirtonline.org/videos

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