Motivational Interviewing and “What Matters to You?” Conversations

This 2025 article explores how motivational interviewing (MI) can be used to support “What Matters to You?” conversations in clinical care.

Key takeaways:

• Asking “what matters to you?” helps shift care toward patient priorities
• Motivational interviewing provides practical skills to guide these conversations
• Clinicians can use MI to navigate complex or emotionally charged discussions
• The approach strengthens trust, shared decision-making, and engagement

The “What Matters to You” movement is now used globally and encourages clinicians to align care with patient goals and values. [journals.sagepub.com]

This article is especially relevant for anyone involved in:

• Chronic condition management
• Behaviour change
• Patient engagement and education