Motivational Stages Research Articles

COMPANY STRATEGY IN DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND WORK MOTIVATION AS AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE AN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (CASE STUDY OF TRAINING MANAGEMENT AT PT. SMF, WEST JAKARTA BRANCH)

Those company's strategy in developing human resource management and work motivation as an effort to improve employee performance is absolutely needed at PT. SMF because as one of a company which engaged in financial . Its urges to have an employees who are competent on their fields so it would be able to improve those results which have been targeted and accordance to company's vision and mission. This research has purpose to explored the stages of human resource development strategies and work motivation for employees in delivered good performance results. This because most employees are working directly to the field and face to face with market conditions. Those analysis result shows that those strategy has been applied and implemented but still lowest in terms of work motivation because some employees who does not attend those training management their career paths are still not widely open so motivation still relying on bonuses with same value for each division.

Use of an electronic integral monitoring system for patients with diabetes to identify factors associated with an adequate glycemic goal and to measure quality of care

AimsTo evaluate the use of the electronic integral monitoring system (SMID) to identify factors associated to glycemic control and its impact in the quality of care in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). MethodsT2D patients registered in SMID were analyzed. Biochemical, clinical and lifestyle variables were recorded. Factors associated to HbA1c ≤7% were explored. Quality of care of the clinic was measured according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance Criteria (NCQA) that requires a score of 75 to achieve a good quality of care. Results511 patients were included. Prescription of basal insulin, SGLT-2 inhibitors and barriers to follow nutritional plan were associated with decreased probability of having adequate glycemic control. Patients in the maintenance stage of motivation had higher probability of having HbA1c ≤7%. According to NCQA evaluation 60 points were achieved. Glucose goals were not met; 35.9% had HbA1c ≥9% and 17% HbA1c <7%. While foot evaluation, smoking approach, blood pressure and lipids goals were accomplished; eye and renal evaluations were borderline. ConclusionGlycemic control in patients with long standing T2D and multiple comorbidities is challenging, which directly impacts in the quality of care. Professionals should focus in reinforcing non-pharmacological interventions to optimize glycemic targets.

Adapting a health behavioral change and psychosocial toolkit to the context of physical disabilities: Lessons learned from disabled women with young children

BackgroundMothers with physical disabilities (MPDs) face the behavioral and psychosocial changes of the motherhood transition with fewer resources, additional barriers, and higher risks than nondisabled mothers. In this study we sought guidance from MPDs on adaptations needed to a health promotion toolkit for behavioral and psychosocial health that was originally developed for nondisabled, primarily low-income, women. ObjectiveTo identify general themes for adaptations that would increase the suitability of the toolkit for MPDs. Methods11 MPDs were interviewed by videoconferencing in a mixed-methods study about their perspectives on improving relevance of the existing toolkit for this population. The toolkit contained three components: assessment scale, feedback template on assessment results, and a decision aid related to behavior change. Interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. ResultsNine themes for improving suitability of the toolkit for MPDs were identified. Themes covered: Using non-judgment language; including strengths, not just risks; using exercise items applicable to persons with physical disabilities; being aware that functional ability was the key body image concern; considering motivational stages of behavioral change; providing choice in goal-setting for change; including suggestions for social support; identifying resources for health and adaptive parenting; and making health promotion resources available in alternative platforms (paper, electronic). ConclusionsThe MPDs’ feedback revealed ways that our toolkit for behavioral and psychosocial health could be improved to be inclusive of MPDs. The participatory methods utilized here are also recommended in designing new or revising existing materials aimed at enhancing health promotion for people with disabilities.

Hubungan Sosialisasi Program Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional Terhadap Pengetahuan Hak Peserta BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kota Padang

The socialization about the right of participation has been carried out by BPJS Health to the community at the puskesmas. There are 4 stages in socialization, namely the stages of sensitization, publicity, education, and motivation. The government has determined that all Indonesian citizens must become BPJS Health participants, but socialization to the community is still not optimal, causing many BPJS participants who do not know about their membership rights. The purpose of this study was to find out how the socialization process of the JKN program relates to the knowledge of the rights of BPJS Health participants. The Method of the research is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples is 106 respondents with consecutive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square test with a p-value <0.05. The results of this study indicate that each stage of socialization is not optimal and results in low knowledge of BPJS Kesehatan participants. The Conclusion is a relationship between the socialization of the National Health Insurance program on the knowledge of the rights of BPJS Health participants at the Padang City Health Center.

Hubungan Sosialisasi Program Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional Terhadap Pengetahuan Hak Peserta BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kota Padang

The socialization about the right of participation has been carried out by BPJS Health to the community at the puskesmas. There are 4 stages in socialization, namely the stages of sensitization, publicity, education, and motivation. The government has determined that all Indonesian citizens must become BPJS Health participants, but socialization to the community is still not optimal, causing many BPJS participants who do not know about their membership rights. The purpose of this study was to find out how the socialization process of the JKN program relates to the knowledge of the rights of BPJS Health participants. The Method of the research is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples is 106 respondents with consecutive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square test with a p-value &lt;0.05. The results of this study indicate that each stage of socialization is not optimal and results in low knowledge of BPJS Kesehatan participants. The Conclusion is a relationship between the socialization of the National Health Insurance program on the knowledge of the rights of BPJS Health participants at the Padang City Health Center.

Hubungan Sosialisasi Program Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional Terhadap Pengetahuan Hak Peserta BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Kota Padang

The socialization about the right of participation has been carried out by BPJS Health to the community at the puskesmas. There are 4 stages in socialization, namely the stages of sensitization, publicity, education, and motivation. The government has determined that all Indonesian citizens must become BPJS Health participants, but socialization to the community is still not optimal, causing many BPJS participants who do not know about their membership rights. The purpose of this study was to find out how the socialization process of the JKN program relates to the knowledge of the rights of BPJS Health participants. The Method of the research is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples is 106 respondents with consecutive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square test with a p-value &lt;0.05. The results of this study indicate that each stage of socialization is not optimal and results in low knowledge of BPJS Kesehatan participants. The Conclusion is a relationship between the socialization of the National Health Insurance program on the knowledge of the rights of BPJS Health participants at the Padang City Health Center.

Motivation and preferences of cancer patients to perform physical training.

The aims of this cross-sectional study were to investigate the knowledge about and experience with exercise as well as the motivation and preferences (e.g. availability) of cancer patients to participate in training groups. From 11/2017-06/2018, 181 cancer patients undergoing or completing treatment responded to a compiled questionnaire. The stage of motivation (transtheoretical model of behavioural change), exercise-related knowledge, experience and preferences were evaluated. Knowledge about the positive effects of exercise was not associated with higher motivation stages. Higher motivation stages showed significant correlations with age (p=0.044), exercise experience before cancer disease onset (p=0.022) and exercise experience during cancer therapy (p=0.013). For 59% of patients, group offers were an attractive option. Physically inactive patients preferred specialised cancer exercise groups (p=0.002), whereas physically active patients preferred cross-disease rehabilitation exercise groups (p=0.034) and exercise groups with healthy people (p=0.018). Results indicate that motivation of cancer patients for exercise depends on their experiences with physical training before and during disease treatment. Motivation could be increased by integrating exercise programmes during cancer therapy. These programmes should focus on patients inexperienced in physical training.

ФОРМУВАННЯ ДОСЛІДНИЦЬКОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ СТУДЕНТІВ-ЛАБОРАНТІВ

У статті обґрунтовано підходи до визначення змісту дослідницької компетентності студентів, визначено ефективні форми, методи і засоби її формування у процесі викладання навчальної дисципліни «Клінічна лабораторна діагностика». Представлено пріоритетні освітні технології та методи, які не надають готових знань, а спонукають до пошуку, та в яких роль викладача зводиться до функції тьютора й організатора, що сприяє підвищенню самооцінки особистості студента, закладає основи його професійного зростання. З’ясовано структуру та етапи проведення практичних занять із навчальної дисципліни «Клінічна лабораторна діагностика».

Recursos terapêuticos e motivação para mudança de comportamento em adultos encaminhados para cirurgia bariátrica

Bariatric surgery is considered an important strategy to control obesity, however it must be indicated only after the failureof clinical treatments. The aim of this study was to investigate the degree of obesity, the presence of comorbidities andtherapeutic resources used in the treatment of obesity in patients referred for bariatric surgery, as well as to identify thestage of motivation for changing their dietary behavior. This was a cross-sectional study that investigated 44 patientsreferred for bariatric surgery in the municipality of Diadema-SP. The electronic medical records were consulted to collectanthropometric data, biochemical tests, presence of comorbidities and previous treatments for obesity. Face-to-faceinterviews were conducted with a sub-sample (n=16) for a more detailed investigation of the therapeutic resources: dieting,physical exercise and use of drugs. The motivational stage for changing behavior was assessed by a questionnaire based onthe trans-theoretical model, containing 5 closed questions about changes in eating habits within the previous six months.It was found that 91% of individuals had grade II and III obesity, 43% arterial hypertension and 34% diabetes mellitus.Among the interviewees, 88% reported monitoring with SUS for more than 2 years, 81% underwent pharmacologicaltreatment, 38% practiced physical exercise, 88% followed some diet and 19% reported monitoring with a nutritionist.The most observed motivational stage for changing dietary behavior was action (56%). It is concluded that the individualsreferred for bariatric surgery had a high degree of obesity and risk of comorbidities, and that several therapeutic strategies,mainly pharmacological treatments and trending diets, had already been adopted.

Group Brief Intervention: effectiveness in motivation to change alcohol intake.

To verify the effectiveness of the group brief intervention (GBI), performed by nurses in motivational stages to change the pattern of alcohol intake. Randomized controlled trial with 3-month follow-up. The ruler of readiness for change was applied in 180 individuals with risk or harmful alcohol intake pattern in basic health unit. Only the experimental group (EG) was submitted to the intervention. Both groups (experimental and control [CG]) participated in the follow-up. EG had a mean score before GBI=6.55 (SD=3.41) points (preparation). After GBI=8.00 (SD=2.88) points (action) and in the follow-up 7.92 (SD=3.06) points (action). CG presented a mean score before GBI=5.42 (SD=3.26) points (preparation); after GBI=6.67 (SD=3.05) points (preparation) and in the follow up had a mean score of 4.80 (SD=2.86) points (contemplation). There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups at the motivational stages (p≤ 0,03). It was evidenced that GBI was effective in increasing the motivation to change harmful alcohol intake.

MONITORING OF ASSESSMENT, MOTIVATION AND STIMULATION PROCESSES OF PERSONNEL IN THE SYSTEM OF EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISE

The article is devoted to the research of actual problems of formation and use of assessment monitoring, motivation and stimulation of personnel of machine-building enterprises. In today's conditions, given the high dynamism of the development of competency characteristics of personnel, the enhancement of its professional and business qualities, which in practice do not always meet the requirements that are put forward to employees by managers as well as by the environment, it is necessary to create a rather qualitative system of&nbsp; the level of development of personal observation with the purpose of its effective use in the process of implementation of economic activity. This is precisely the task the monitoring of the motivation and stimulation processes of personnel is designed for, which creates additional opportunities to assess and bring the relationship between managers and subordinates to a higher level. The purpose of the article is to determine the basis of formation and effective use of the assessment monitoring, motivation and stimulation of personnel of the enterprise, which would be based on the systematic tracking of motivational needs of workers and their satisfaction by using appropriate incentive schemes for each employee, thus ensuring, in the long run, the effective work of the motivational mechanism. Thus, the article outlines provisions, conclusions and recommendations aimed at solving a scientific problem in the development of assessment monitoring, motivation and stimulation of personnel, which includes a structured scheme of stages and a monitoring algorithm, as tools. The object of the research is the processes of formation and use of monitoring as the basis of effective evaluation, increase of motivation and stimulation of personnel of the machine-building enterprise. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article is the classical positions of economic theory, fundamental works of the domestic and foreign scientists and practitioners on personnel management, its assessment, motivation and stimulation. The use of a properly selected methodology for the formation and application of assessment monitoring, motivation and stimulation of machine-building enterprise personnel contributes to obtaining reliable and complete results of its activities and identifying problems that arise in the process of personnel management. The results of our research lie in the formation of monitoring stages of evaluation, motivation and stimulation of personnel at the machine-building enterprise and its implementation algorithm with a final assessment of its results regarding the adoption of managerial decisions aimed at the effectiveness of personnel work, which will provide periodic assessment of staff motivation level, results of its work and effectiveness of the existing motivation system at the enterprise with the help of feedback channels, elimination of actual indicators from normative.

The Role of the Subject “Mathematics” Content in the Learning Motivation

The future of any country depends on the quality of education, in particular, mathematics. This paper represents an investigation of the possibilities of using motivation, which is one of the main conditions for improving the quality of teaching mathematics. Educational motivation, as a particular type of motivation, is determined by many factors: the educational system, the organization of the learning process, the subjective characteristics of a student and teacher. In our opinion, the factor associated with the very specificity of the subject matter “mathematics” remains insufficiently studied. Experience has shown that practice teachers and beginning teachers underestimate the role of motivation in teaching mathematics. They unconsciously or quite consciously skip the stage of motivation when introducing mathematical concepts, studying theorems, etc., not seeing the potential of the subject matter for the implementation of motivation. The purpose of the study is to identify the capabilities of the subject matter “mathematics” in the implementation of motivation, as well as the pedagogical conditions for preparing future teachers for its implementation. The research methods for this problem are the theoretical analysis of the knowledge of this issue, questionnaires, overt observation. The study showed that students and beginning teachers knowing the general techniques and methods of motivation do not see the potential possibilities of the subject of mathematics and specific topics for its implementation. At the same time, we have established that motivation can be carried out at any stage of training: by introducing mathematical concepts, algorithms, studying methods of action, methods for solving problems and theorems. Improving the training of future mathematics teachers is associated with the development of mathematical, pedagogical and methodological thinking of students, allowing motivation to introduce to study mathematics as a subject. To do this, in the classes on the teaching methodology, it is worth to purposefully teach the methods of motivation for educational activity in all substantive lines of the school course in mathematics to supplement the training content with courses on the choice of “Methods of student motivation,” “The role of motivation in teaching mathematics,” “Motivation for learning through the content of the subject.

Readiness to change among involuntarily and voluntarily admitted patients with substance use disorders

BackgroundHealth care workers in the addiction field have long emphasised the importance of a patient’s motivation on the outcome of treatments for substance use disorders (SUDs). Many patients entering treatment are not yet ready to make the changes required for recovery and are often unprepared or sometimes unwilling to modify their behaviour. The present study compared stages of readiness to change and readiness to seek help among patients with SUDs involuntarily and voluntarily admitted to treatment to investigate whether changes in the stages of readiness at admission predict drug control outcomes at follow-up.MethodsThis prospective study included 65 involuntarily and 137 voluntarily admitted patients treated in three addiction centres in Southern Norway. Patients were evaluated using the Europ-ASI, Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RTCQ), and Treatment Readiness Tool (TReaT).ResultsThe involuntarily admitted patients had significantly lower levels of motivation to change than the voluntarily admitted patients at the time of admission (39% vs. 59%). The majority of both involuntarily and voluntarily admitted patients were in the highest stage (preparation) for readiness to seek help at admission and continued to be in this stage at discharge. The stage of readiness to change at admission did not predict abstinence at follow-up. The only significant predictor of ongoing drug use at 6 months was SUD severity at baseline.ConclusionsThe majority of involuntarily admitted patients scored high on motivation to seek help. Their motivation was stable at a fairly high level during their stay, and even improved in some patients. Thus, they were approaching the motivation stage similar to the voluntarily admitted patients at the end of hospitalization. Therapists should focus on both motivating patients in treatment and adapting the treatment according to SUD severity.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT00970372. Registered 1 September 2008, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00970372. The trial was registered before the first participant was enrolled. The fist participant was enrolled September 02, 2009.

The validation of the Healthy and Unhealthy Eating Behavior Scale (HUEBS): Examining the interplay between stages of change and motivation and their association with healthy and unhealthy eating behaviors and physical health

The purpose of the present research was to examine how self-determined and non-self-determined motivation for eating was related to healthy and unhealthy eating behaviors at different stages of change. In Study 1 (n = 360), the structure of a new scale designed to measure healthy and unhealthy eating behaviors based on recent recommendations of the Canadian Food Guide was examined through Principal Component Analysis. Study 2 (n = 711) retested the structure of the scale and also examined whether women reported different patterns of motivation and eating behaviors depending on their stage of change for eating regulation. In Study 3 (n = 264), moderated mediation models were used to examine if eating behaviors served to mediate the relationship between motivation and waist circumference, and whether stages of change moderated the link from motivation to eating behaviors. Overall, the studies provided evidence for the 2-factor structure of the scale, where the first factor represents healthy eating and the second factor represents unhealthy eating behaviors. It was also demonstrated that as women moved along the stages of change for eating regulation, they reported higher levels of self-determined motivation and lower levels of non-self-determined motivation, as well as a higher consumption of healthy foods and a lower consumption of unhealthy foods. Finally, findings indicated that healthy eating fully mediated the relationship between self-determined motivation and waist circumference, and that the relationship between self-determined motivation and healthy eating was moderated by stages of change. Together, these studies highlight the interactive roles of motivation and stages of change in their association with healthy and unhealthy eating behaviors, as well as the importance of healthy eating for a lower waist circumference.

Psychological Measures and BMI-SDS among Adolescents with Obesity and Different Motivational Stages in Inpatient Rehabilitation

Obesity is strongly represented in adolescents, showing a high persistency until adulthood. Previous studies displayed short term effects of inpatient rehabilitation, but failed to demonstrate sustainability. Long-term effects might be expected when taking the motivational stage of adolescents into account. However, there is no evidence regarding motivational stages in obese adolescents in German inpatient rehabilitation. The current study investigated psychological measures and the Body-Mass-Index-standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) in obese adolescents related to motivational stages and age. A total sample of n=127 adolescents were included in this cross-sectional study during their inpatient rehabilitation intake. Differences in BMI-SDS and self-reported psychological health were analyzed using 2-way analysis of covariance with the factors motivational stage (intender vs. actor) and age (12-14 vs. 15-17 years), and the covariate gender. Motivational stages were assessed using the newly developed questionnaire to classify motivational stages (Fragebogen zur Einteilung in Motivationsstadien; MoS). Intenders reported unfavorable disease management and volitional parameters. Younger participants reported a lower BMI-SDS as well as lower motivational and volitional parameters. A risk profile emerged for younger intenders which was characterized by psychological problems. The results provide important insights for the design of motivational stage-based training programs and underpin the need for age-specific therapies during adolescence.

Effectiveness of a brief information, motivation and behavioral skills program on stage transitions and lapse for individuals who use ketamine

ObjectiveChronic ketamine use is a significant public health and social problem in East and South East Asia and may lead to impairments in health and cognitive functioning. The study evaluated effects of an information, motivation and behavior skills (IMB) program on changes in motivational stage and ketamine use. MethodsKetamine using individuals residing in the City of Taipei were recruited (N = 395): 279 selected an IMB program consisting of a 1-day workshop of six 50-minute interactive sessions provided in small groups. The remaining 116 participants selected an education-as-usual (EAU) program consisting of a 1-day workshop of six 50-minute didactic lectures provided in a large group format. Motivational stage of change and ketamine knowledge were assessed before and after the interventions. Participants were followed one year later to assess their ketamine use status. ResultsNo significant difference in knowledge increase between the IMB and EAU groups (p = .59). The proportion of participants who transitioned from the contemplation to preparation motivational stages was greater in the IMB group than in the EAU group (p < .01). A significant difference in the rates of ketamine lapse during a one-year post intervention follow up was observed between the IMB (50%) and EAU (75%) groups (p < .01). ConclusionsInterventions based on IMB principles may be more effective in supporting motivational stage transition and in prevention of lapses to ketamine use as compared to currently offered standard drug education programs. Policy makers should consider including IMB interventions in their rehabilitation programs addressing ketamine use problems.

Targeting parental motivation for change in childhood obesity: development and validation of the PURICA-S scale.

The high prevalence of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence call for effective and sustainable intervention strategies. Parental motivation for change may be a key factor in sustained behavioral improvement towards a healthy weight status of their offspring. In this study, we developed a new short instrument to assess parental motivation for change to facilitate motivation-tailored family interventions that promise improved effectiveness. The preexisting gold-standard instrument to assess motivational stages for change was adapted from the self to the parental perspective in a structured multistep Delphi procedure. The new instrument to assess parental motivation for change related to a health problem of their children was psychometrically evaluated in a sample (N = 193) of parents of children or adolescents with overweight or obesity. Confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, construct, and criteria validity were analyzed to test the psychometric properties of the new instrument. As a result of the Delphi procedures, all 16 items were successfully transferred to the parental perspective. The hypothesized four-factor structure of the new instrument was approved, and internal consistency and criteria validity were good to very good (albeit with inconsistent findings for the subscale precontemplation). In our investigated target group of parents with children with overweight or obesity, the new instrument to assess parental motivation for change proved to be a practicable, valid, and time-efficient short measure. The new instrument will enable more specific motivational stage-directed interventions that promise higher effectiveness of family-based interventions to fight childhood obesity. However, the subscale precontemplation seemed not fully suitable for the population investigated here and needs to be applied very carefully in future studies.

Assessing Motivational Stages and Processes of Change for Weight Management Around Bariatric Surgery: a Multicenter Study.

The assessment of the patients' motivation as a predictor of behavioral change via five stages (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance) and four processes (emotional re-evaluation, weight management actions, environmental restructuring, and weight consequences evaluation) of change. A total of 542 participants (251 waiting for bariatric surgery (BS), 90 undergoing BS, and 201 controls) completed the Stages (S-Weight) and Processes (P-Weight) of Change in Overweight and Obese People questionnaires in a multicenter cross-sectional study. A higher percentage of subjects seeking BS (31.7%) were in the action stage (16.7% of post-BS patients, p < 0.001; 14.9% of controls, p < 0.001). The referred body mass index (BMI) reduction was higher in subjects in active stages (3.6 ± 4.4kg/m2 in maintenance versus 1.4 ± 1.4kg/m2 in contemplation, p < 0.001). In the P-Weight questionnaire, patients looking for BS scored significant higher in the four processes of change than controls. In addition, a positive and significantly correlation between BMI and the four processes was observed. In the stepwise multivariate analysis, BMI and the S-Weight allocation were constantly associated with the four processes of change. Obesity is accompanied by a modifying behavioral stage, suggesting that subjects before BS are seriously thinking about overcoming excess weight. To identify subjects on the waiting list for BS who will be more receptive to weight lost interventions remains a challenge.

Motivational Stage Analysis of Patients with Behavioral Dysphonia

Objective: To analyze the applicability of the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)-VOICE scale before and after a therapeutic program for functional balance in voice production. Patients and Methods: The sample comprised 26 adult participants (18 female) from the ­Brazilian Public Healthcare System. The URICA-VOICE scale was applied prior to the intervention and after 10 sessions of a therapeutic program. Results: The motivational stage values were significantly increased after the intervention compared with the first application of the scale. Precontemplation and action were the stages most commonly reported by the participants. Significant differences were found in 6 statements of the URICA-VOICE scale after voice therapy. Conclusions: The motivational stage of the participants improved after voice therapy. Being motivated is important for adherence to behavioral changes regarding the voice, and this study shows that using the URICA-VOICE scale in clinical practice is essential to measure patient performance in the voice therapy process, as well as to determine the ideal moment of discharge.

Motivations for smoking in hospitalized patients.

To investigate the profile of motivations for smoking among inpatients at a hospital in southern Brazil. A survey study involving hospitalized smokers. The Modified Reasons for Smoking Scale (MRFSS) and its domains were analyzed according to gender and dependence degree. The sample consisted of 85 adults (mean age 53 years), low schooling/family income, and well-adjusted in terms of gender (male= 52.9%) and clinical (48%) or surgical (47%) specialty. Most were in Action as the motivational stage (68%), with elevated smoking exposure (median = 39 years/packs) and dependence degree of nicotine (56.4%). The highest domains of the MRFSS were: Smoking Pleasure (4.34 ± 1.2), Relaxation/Tension Reduction (4.24 ± 1.2) and Dependence (3.8±1.4). Significantly, women presented higher scores, in domain Relaxation/Tension Reduction (4.7±0.9). In those with elevated nicotine dependence, higher scores were observed in the Automatism/Habit and Stimulation domains. Smoking Pleasure and Relaxation/Tension Reduction, especially in women and Automatism, in those more dependents, are factors that should be more highlighted in future strategies for smoking cessation in inpatients.