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Professional interface with mutual-aid self-help groups: a review.

M J Stewart1

  • 1Dalhousie University, School of Nursing, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1990
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Professionals and self-help groups can collaborate effectively. Professionals acting as consultants, rather than providers, is key, but requires better training and information sharing to overcome perceived barriers.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Social Psychology
  • Community Health

Background:

  • The interface between self-help groups and healthcare professionals is crucial for effective patient support.
  • Existing research highlights theoretical and practical aspects of this collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review conceptual underpinnings and empirical studies on the self-help group-professional interface.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for professional engagement with self-help groups.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of conceptual frameworks and empirical studies.
  • Analysis of professional and self-help group member perspectives.
  • Examination of comparative studies on the interface.

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Main Results:

  • Professional interaction with self-help groups is viewed positively by both parties.
  • Lack of professional knowledge and training are significant barriers.
  • An indirect, non-authoritarian consultant role for professionals is widely supported.
  • Consultation and collaboration are recurring themes.

Conclusions:

  • Educational preparation is essential for health professionals to transition from providers to partners.
  • Theoretical frameworks like balance and exchange theories can support collaborative practice.
  • Addressing information gaps and providing role preparation are vital for successful integration.