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KMID : 0123520140210010001
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2014 Volume.21 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.10
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Concept Analysis of Self-help Groups
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Lee Eun-Nam
Eom Ae-Yong
Eun Young
Cho Kyung-Sook
Lee Kyung-Sook
Song Rha-Yun
Kim Jong-Im
Shin Gye-Young
Lim Nan-Young
Lee Myung-Sook
Bak Won-Sook
Oh Doo-Nam
Choi Mi-Kyung
Choi Hee-Kwon
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the attributes of self-help groups, their antecedents and consequences relating to self-help groups.
Methods: We used the Walker and Avant (2010) method using the key word “self-help groups” the Korea Education and Research Information Service (www.riss4u.net), Pubmed, CINAHL and ProQuest for articles on this topic published between January 2000 and March 2013 were searched. Ultimately, 64 domestic and 21 foreign papers were selected for in-depth analysis.
Results: The attributes of self-help groups are as follows: 1) members share common experiences and are supportive of each other; 2) members set goals for individual change; 3) groups are self-monitoring; 4) groups learn problem-solving processes through voluntary and active participation; and 5) groups are small and meet regularly. The antecedents of self-help groups are as follows: 1) an intervention by an expert; 2) a diagnosis of their illness; 3) motivation to change individuals’ state; and 4) educational desire. The consequences of self-help groups are the relief of symptoms, the improvement of physiological parameters and quality of life, the decrease in depression, stress, and anxiety, the improvement of illness-related knowledge and self-help activity, and a change in beliefs.
Conclusion: Self-help groups can be used as an intervention strategy to help people with chronic illness manage their own problems.
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KEYWORD
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Self-help group, Concept analysis
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