The Sacred Space: Using Stages of Change Model With Motivational Interviewing to Promote Patient-Centered Healing.

Objective: Help patients make necessary life changes to reach desired health outcomes. Methods: By combining the transtheoretical stages of the change model with motivational interviewing, nurse practitioners can hone powerful skills to enable patients to make their desired life changes. Results: Nurses and nurse practitioners can make a difference in patients' lives by connecting and partnering with them to create positive change for improved health outcomes. Conclusions: Nurse educators should provide opportunities for nurses at all levels to learn and incorporate these skills into their practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]