Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone
Background: Dealing with psychological and social issues is an important aspect of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. Study Aim: This study aims to evaluate the use of an open-group mutual aid model facilitated by a social worker and occupational therapist in a secondary prevention...
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| author | Arndt, M. Murchie, F. Schembri, A. Davidson, Patricia |
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| description | Background: Dealing with psychological and social issues is an important aspect of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. Study Aim: This study aims to evaluate the use of an open-group mutual aid model facilitated by a social worker and occupational therapist in a secondary prevention CR program. Method: A mixed-method study, using questionnaires, focus group data, and reflective interviews of group facilitators, was used to evaluate the program. Study findings: Key themes emerging from this study were (1) the need for provision of hope; (2) a desire for structure and support; (3) appreciation of support of fellow group participants; and (4) the need to individuals to review, process, and interpret their illness trajectory. Conclusions: In this single site study, an open-group model using a mutual aid model was acceptable and helpful as a method to facilitate adjustment after an acute cardiac event. Further evaluation of this approach using experimental methods is warranted. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-29452017-01-30T10:27:29Z Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone Arndt, M. Murchie, F. Schembri, A. Davidson, Patricia cardiac rehabilitation mutual aid model psychosocial issues social worker occupational therapist Background: Dealing with psychological and social issues is an important aspect of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. Study Aim: This study aims to evaluate the use of an open-group mutual aid model facilitated by a social worker and occupational therapist in a secondary prevention CR program. Method: A mixed-method study, using questionnaires, focus group data, and reflective interviews of group facilitators, was used to evaluate the program. Study findings: Key themes emerging from this study were (1) the need for provision of hope; (2) a desire for structure and support; (3) appreciation of support of fellow group participants; and (4) the need to individuals to review, process, and interpret their illness trajectory. Conclusions: In this single site study, an open-group model using a mutual aid model was acceptable and helpful as a method to facilitate adjustment after an acute cardiac event. Further evaluation of this approach using experimental methods is warranted. 2009 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2945 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins restricted |
| spellingShingle | cardiac rehabilitation mutual aid model psychosocial issues social worker occupational therapist Arndt, M. Murchie, F. Schembri, A. Davidson, Patricia Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone |
| title | Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone |
| title_full | Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone |
| title_fullStr | Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone |
| title_full_unstemmed | Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone |
| title_short | Others Had Similar Problems and You Were Not Alone |
| title_sort | others had similar problems and you were not alone |
| topic | cardiac rehabilitation mutual aid model psychosocial issues social worker occupational therapist |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2945 |