Factor | Items |
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1 Engaging | 1- Greeted warmly and showed interest. 2- Introduced himself or herself. 3- Posture and gesture of the provider showed care and concern. 4- Maintained eye contact appropriately when talking with the client. 5- Used facial expressions. 6- Conducted small-talk and the creation of a friendly environment. |
2 Delivering | 1- Used appropriate vocal tone and volume, pace for situations. 2- Used words that show care and concern throughout the interview. 3- Explained using words/ terms that are easy to understand. 4- Used short sentences instead of long sentences. |
3 Questioning | 1- Clarity of the questions asked. 2- Open-ended vs. close-ended questions used during the interview. 3- Clarified details as necessary with more specific closed-ended questions. 4- Moved effectively to additional questions |
4 Responding | 1- Used empathy to build a relationship with the client. 2- Did not interrupt the client when the client was talking. 3- Listened effectively to the client’s responses. 4- Responded explicitly to the client’s statements about ideas, feelings, and values. |
5 Ending | 1- Summarized what was discussed. 2- Assessed client’s understanding of the problem. 3- Provided time for the client to ask questions. 4- Acknowledged the client and closed the interview. |