Physician Communication and Satisfaction and Perceived Autonomy Support
| Model | Total (n) | Excellent satisfaction* (% [95% CI]) | Total (n) | High perceived autonomy support† (% [95% CI]) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI spirit | ||||
| >1 | 37 | 9 (3–23) | 36 | 28 (15–46) |
| 1 | 283 | 12 (8–17) | 272 | 37 (30–43) |
| Empathy | ||||
| >1 | 18 | 27 (14–48) | 17 | 48 (29–68) |
| 1 | 302 | 11 (8–15) | 291 | 35 (29–42) |
| Reflections | ||||
| Yes | 122 | 9 (5–15) | 118 | 46 (36–57) |
| No | 198 | 14 (10–20) | 190 | 30 (24–37) |
| Open questions | ||||
| Yes | 121 | 10 (5–19) | 115 | 38 (26–50) |
| No | 199 | 13 (9–19) | 193 | 35 (28–42) |
| MI behaviors | ||||
| Any MI adherent | 157 | 11 (7–16) | 152 | 34 (26–42) |
| No MI adherent | 163 | 13 (8–20) | 156 | 38 (30–47) |
| Any MI nonadherent | 263 | 11 (7–16) | 256 | 37 (30–44) |
| No MI nonadherent | 57 | 16 (8–30) | 52 | 31 (21–43) |
MI, motivational interviewing.
Bold indicates statistical significance.