A study published in the Journal of Nursing Management examined the impact of a psychological empowerment-based motivational interviewing program on self-management in early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial with 70 participants, assigning them to either a control group receiving standard care or an intervention group participating in a 12-week program involving four interview and consolidation sessions.

Results showed significant improvements in the intervention group regarding self-management behavior, perceived empowerment, and reduced ego depletion at various intervals after the intervention. Specifically, there were notable increases in self-management and empowerment scores, while ego depletion decreased significantly.

Qualitative interviews with 14 participants revealed that the program positively influenced their self-perception, emotions, and the establishment of healthy behaviors, supporting the quantitative findings. The study concludes that the psychological empowerment-based motivational interviewing program offers effective strategies for enhancing self-management and psychological health in early CKD patients, highlighting the importance of psychological interventions in chronic disease management.