Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Treatment Adherence among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Treatment non-adherence is a leading cause of rehospitalization among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Motivational interviewing is a client-centered participatory counseling strategy which enhances motivation for change. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of motivational interviewing on treatment adherence among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease