Motivational Interviewing Strategies
Motivational Interviewing is a communication technique used by healthcare providers to help patients make positive health behavior changes. Visit this one-pager to learn more about how you can incorporate these techniques into your conversations around vaccines with your patients and community.
Motivational Interviewing – O.A.R.S. Skills
O.A.R.S. (Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective Listening, and Summaries) are core communication skills frequently utilized in Motivational Interviewing (MI) approaches that can facilitate positive interactions and rapport building with patients. Visit this one-pager to serve as a quick reminder of these foundational communication techniques. View our MI Techniques one-pager for a more detailed breakdown of these skills.
To learn more:
- American Hospital Association. (n.d.). Making meaningful connections to combat vaccine hesitancy. https://www.aha.org/vaccine-stories/making-meaningful-connections-combat-vaccine-hesitancy
- Cole, S. A., Sannidhi, D., Jadotte, Y. T., & Rozanski, A. (2023). Using motivational interviewing and brief action planning for adopting and maintaining positive health behaviors. Progress in cardiovascular diseases, 77, 86–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2023.02.003
- Gagneur A. (2020). Motivational interviewing: A powerful tool to address vaccine hesitancy. Canada communicable disease report = Releve des maladies transmissibles au Canada, 46(4), 93–97. https://doi.org/10.14745/ccdr.v46i04a06
- PRIME Inc. (n.d.). Motivational interviewing to overcome vaccine hesitance: A step-by-step guide [PDF]. https://media.primeinc.org/upload/programs/23WB241/Motivational_Interviewing_to_Overcome_Vaccine_Hesitance_-_A_Step-by-Step_Guide.pdf
Toolkits, Posters, Social Media, Graphics, Templates
Essential resources to help boost vaccine awareness and increase vaccination rates.
Flu, RSV, COVID-19 PSA Flyers
Vaccination Plan Technical Assistance
NCUIH also provides direct support and technical assistance to UIOs who are developing or adapting vaccination plans. For more information, visit our Storytellers project or access templates and a discussion forum via our Emergency & Vaccine Planning Center.
Vaccine Equity Best Practices for Urban Indian Organizations
Review our guide of best practices for Indian Health Care Providers to increase vaccine uptake in urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Podcasts
Videos
NCUIH has also created four videos that promote staying up to date on COVID-19, seasonal influenza, and other adult vaccinations.
Flu Immunization
Annual Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccine: Myths and Facts
Youth Immunization
