How motivational interviewing can enhance restorative supervision

This article, the second in the series, outlines motivational interviewing approaches for the professional nurse advocate when supporting colleagues through restorative clinical supervision.

Abstract

Much evidence exists that highlights the value of restorative clinical supervision delivered by professional nurse advocates, but there is a knowledge gap as to how such advocates should deliver this supervision and what evidence should inform the interpersonal and communication approach. Motivational interviewing has a shared emphasis – similar to that of professional nurse advocates’ restorative clinical supervision – on compassionate, guiding, collaborative support that seeks to promote confidence and self-esteem, thereby facilitating change and resilience. Motivational interviewing principles and communication methods, if taught and mastered by professional nurse advocates, therefore have the potential to strengthen their restorative clinical supervision outcomes.

Citation: Hart T, Scanlan M (2024) How motivational interviewing can enhance restorative clinical supervision. Nursing Times [online]; 120: 3.

Authors: Dr Tania Hart is professor; Dr Mike Scanlan is associate lecturer; both at De Montfort University, Leicester.