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Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation

Contributed on February 22, 2025, last reviewed and/or updated on February 22, 2025.

English

Author(s)

Sandra Biesheuvel, BSc, RRT CTE, FCSRT

Louise Chartrand, RRT PhD

Colleges and Institutes Canada

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Students will practice the skills of motivational interviewing for smoking cessation in a virtual environment by interacting with patients/clients to engage them in discussion, elicit change talk, and manage ambivalence and resistance to quitting smoking. Students will use the principles of client-centred care and effective communication in goal setting and assistance in smoking cessation.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this scenario, participants will be able to

  1. Engage with virtual patients/clients in a virtual environment in a professional, client-centred manner. (A1.3, B1.1, C3.1-C3.6, D1.1-D1.4)
  2. Establish effective communication skills through the ability ask open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations and summarizing patient/client statements to encourage understanding of their needs. (C1.1-C1.7, G1.1)
  3. Assess and analyze a client’s readiness to change using the methodology of DARN CAT while developing a positive attitude towards change: (G3.1-G3.5, I1.1, I1.4)
    1. Identify and respond to signs of ambivalence and resistance in patients/clients.
    2. promote self-efficacy in patients/clients in supporting them to recognize their strengths and past successes in making positive changes. (I1.4)
  4. Apply the Ottawa Model for smoking cessation approach with patients/clients: (A1.1-A1.5)
  5. Develop client-centred intervention plans: (G1.1, G1.2, G3.1-G3.5)
    1. Collaborate with patients/clients in developing a SMART goal for smoking cessation.
    2. Assist patients/clients in identifying triggers and coping strategies.

Simulation Modality:

Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Keywords:

311, Stitch Media

Citation:

Biesheuvel S, Chartrand L. Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2025. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/motivational-interviewing-for-smoking-cessation/.

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Target Learners

Interprofessional:

No

Profession:

Respiratory Therapy

Levels:

Undergraduate / post-secondary

Fields / Disciplines:

Communication
Primary care / community care / family practice

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