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S H Barlow1, G M Burlingame, R S Nebeker

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|January 26, 2000
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Self-help groups (SHGs) show promise, with patients improving more in SHGs compared to control groups from pre- to post-treatment. Further research is needed to establish their effectiveness as a medical treatment alternative.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Self-help groups (SHGs) are increasingly recognized but lack empirical research compared to traditional group therapies.
  • Medical SHGs, often hospital-promoted, lack a systematic database for effectiveness evaluation.
  • The "purist" model of SHGs is challenged by professional involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a preliminary assessment of the effectiveness of medical SHGs.
  • To compare the effectiveness of SHGs with traditional group therapies and control conditions.
  • To explore future implications for research and clinical use of medical SHGs.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of literature published between 1970 and 1997 was conducted.
  • Articles were culled from a comprehensive review of studies on SHGs.

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  • Patient improvement scores from pre- to post-treatment were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences were found in posttreatment analysis between active and control conditions.
    • Pre- to posttreatment scores indicated higher patient improvement in SHGs compared to the control condition.
    • Preliminary findings suggest potential benefits of SHGs for patient improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • SHGs demonstrate potential for patient improvement, particularly when compared to control conditions.
    • Further research is warranted to establish the effectiveness of medical SHGs as a viable treatment alternative.
    • Systematic databases are needed to draw firm conclusions on the overall effectiveness of SHGs.