Other Titles
Exploring Nurse Leaders' Perspective on Motivational Interviewing for Promoting Staff and Nurse Leaders' Well-Being: A Training Needs Analysis [Title Slide]
Abstract
Background: Nurse leaders face challenges in supporting staff well-being while managing their own, and effective communication is crucial.
Aim: This study explored nurse leaders' perceptions of factors influencing well-being, challenges they face, the impact of Motivational Interviewing skills, and their training needs in MI.
Methodology: Employing a qualitative, exploratory design, the study gathered insights from nurse leaders in Hong Kong clinical settings through individual semi-structured interviews, analyzed using thematic analysis.
Key Findings: Nurse leaders perceive MI as a valuable tool for effective communication and addressing staff ambivalence towards self-care. They emphasized the need for improved work environments, work-life balance, career development, and expressed a strong desire for practical MI training through simulations, guides, and interactive sessions.
Implications: The findings underscore the critical role of nurse leaders in fostering well-being and highlight the utility of MI techniques in creating supportive work environments. This research contributes to developing evidence-based interventions and tailored training programs for nurse leaders, advocating for further research into the effectiveness of these strategies.
Notes
Reference list included in attached slide deck.
Sigma Membership
Pi Iota at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Workforce, Stress/Coping, Sustainable Development Goals, Well-Being, Nurse Leaders, Staff Members, Motivational Interviewing, Communication, Healthcare Settings, Psychological Well-Being, Nursing Leaders, Health Facility Personnel, Self Care, Psychological Stress, Coping, Stress Management, Hong Kong
Recommended Citation
Yu, Quinais S., "Exploring the Perspectives of Nurse Leaders on Motivational Interviewing for Workplace Well-being" (2026). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 45.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2026/presentations_2026/45
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2026
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2026-04-28
Exploring the Perspectives of Nurse Leaders on Motivational Interviewing for Workplace Well-being
Washington, DC, USA
Background: Nurse leaders face challenges in supporting staff well-being while managing their own, and effective communication is crucial.
Aim: This study explored nurse leaders' perceptions of factors influencing well-being, challenges they face, the impact of Motivational Interviewing skills, and their training needs in MI.
Methodology: Employing a qualitative, exploratory design, the study gathered insights from nurse leaders in Hong Kong clinical settings through individual semi-structured interviews, analyzed using thematic analysis.
Key Findings: Nurse leaders perceive MI as a valuable tool for effective communication and addressing staff ambivalence towards self-care. They emphasized the need for improved work environments, work-life balance, career development, and expressed a strong desire for practical MI training through simulations, guides, and interactive sessions.
Implications: The findings underscore the critical role of nurse leaders in fostering well-being and highlight the utility of MI techniques in creating supportive work environments. This research contributes to developing evidence-based interventions and tailored training programs for nurse leaders, advocating for further research into the effectiveness of these strategies.
Description
This qualitative study explored Hong Kong nurse leaders' perspectives on Motivational Interviewing for staff and leader well-being. It aimed to understand well-being factors, challenges, MI impact, and MI training needs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were thematically analyzed. Findings revealed leaders value MI as a communication tool for well-being and desire practical MI training.