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A new nursing medium: computer networks for group intervention.

S Ripich1, S M Moore, P F Brennan

  • 1HIV Program, Palo Alto V.A. Medical Center, California.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|July 1, 1992
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People with AIDS (PLWAs) and Alzheimer

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Communication Technology
  • Psychosocial Support Groups

Background:

  • Historically, nurses have utilized group interventions for client support.
  • The advent of computer networks presents new avenues for therapeutic group engagement.
  • Adaptation to technology varies among patient populations and their caregivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the efficacy of computer networks as a medium for nurse-led group interventions.
  • To assess the adaptation and engagement of People with AIDS (PLWAs) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) caregivers in a computer network group.
  • To identify the benefits of computer-mediated interventions for both nurses and clients.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of adaptation and group structure formation between PLWAs and AD caregivers using a computer network.

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  • Analysis of resource utilization (technological and personal) within the network.
  • Evaluation of Yalom's therapeutic factors in non-face-to-face versus traditional groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Both PLWAs and AD caregivers demonstrated similar adaptation to the computer network for communication with nurses.
    • Both groups successfully utilized technological and personal resources available on the network.
    • Nurses can effectively intervene with groups via computer networks, mirroring traditional group dynamics and therapeutic factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer networks offer a viable and efficient platform for nurses to conduct group interventions.
    • This technology enhances nursing practice by enabling efficient client access and addressing multiple needs.
    • Clients benefit from increased autonomy, self-care support, and normalization of experiences through computer-mediated interventions.