Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (5): 471-477.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2026.25e1121

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Application of motivational interviewing in the management of pediatric and adolescent diseases

GU Siyi, XU Mingyu(), LI Fei()   

  1. Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric and Child Health Care, Ministry of Education-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
  • Received:2025-09-09 Accepted:2025-12-05 Published:2026-05-15 Online:2026-05-08

Abstract:

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person-centered, goal-oriented communication method that enhances individuals' intrinsic motivation for behavior change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. In recent years, MI has been gradually applied in pediatrics, demonstrating significant clinical potential in areas such as pediatric mental and psychological disorders and chronic disease health management. Additionally, the parent-involved MI intervention model demonstrates multidimensional effects in improving treatment adherence, enhancing parental mental health, and optimizing clinical outcomes for children with illnesses. Since there are significant differences between children and adults in physical and psychological development, the application of MI in pediatrics has unique characteristics and challenges distinct from those in adults. This article systematically summarizes the current application models, status and effects of MI in pediatrics, and discusses future research directions.

Key words: motivational interviewing, pediatrics, psychosomatic disorders, parental involvement

CLC Number: 

  • R72