Entrevista motivacional y adherencia terapéutica en los pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition and establishing a relationship of trust with the patient is key in facilitating treatment adherence. 70% of specialists are aware of the fact that good communication with patients encourages adherence to treatment but only one in ten professional admit to having received specific training.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an easy-to-learn method. Its use in various medical disciplines is associated with better adherence and a change in unhealthy habits. This paper provides a brief review of the strategic principles of MI and how it can be applied to daily practice for IBS.