Advises clinicians to discuss LAIs earlier after diagnosis, recommending motivational interviewing techniques, shared decision-making, and positive framing of the treatment benefits.

Demonstrates how clinician communication skills, a strong therapeutic alliance, and repeated positive reinforcement can overcome patient reluctance and increase LAI acceptance.

Addresses clinician barriers and underscores the clinical evidence and patient benefits of LAIs.

Identifies common patient objections to LAIs, providing practical strategies for overcoming fears, stigma, and misconceptions through empathetic and positive engagement.

Focuses on motivational interviewing techniques, empowering patients to identify their own reasons for considering LAIs and linking treatment to meaningful personal goals.

Demonstrates a realistic clinician-patient dialogue, modeling collaborative communication to effectively discuss LAIs in a supportive, goal-oriented framework.

Strategies for initiating LAI discussions and managing initial patient reluctance.

Case study demonstrating the effectiveness of collaborative dialogue in transitioning to LAIs.

Analyzes the importance of positive, confident, patient-centered clinician communication strategies to increase patient acceptance and adoption of LAIs.

Demonstrates using motivational interviewing and shared decision-making techniques to effectively link LAI treatments to individual patient recovery goals and aspirations.