A Psychological Technique Every Nurse Needs in Their Toolbox

Psychology Today | 03.06.2026 22:07
Nurses garner more public trust among Americans than any other group of professionals and provide a large proportion of direct patient care.1,2 Even so, patients may not adhere to nurses’ medical and lifestyle recommendations. Indeed, unless patients are highly motivated, they may tune out or resist such medical advice, or agree but then fail to follow through.