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Self care--who does best?

J McLean1, P Pietroni

  • 1Department of General Practice, St Marys Hospital Medical School, Lisson Grove Health Centre, London, England.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1990
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A self-care program in general practice significantly improved psychiatric health for one year. Internal health locus of control predicted long-term success, highlighting its importance for self-care adoption.

Area of Science:

  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • General practice encounters a wide range of psychophysical problems.
  • Self-care programs offer a potential avenue for managing these conditions.
  • Predicting patient adherence and success in self-care is crucial for effective primary care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clinically evaluate the benefits of a self-care program in a general practice setting.
  • To assess the impact of the program on psychiatric morbidity over time.
  • To determine the predictive capacity of health locus of control on long-term clinical improvement.

Main Methods:

  • A clinically evaluated study design was employed.
  • Participants engaged in a self-care program within general practice.

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  • Psychiatric morbidity was assessed at 6-month and 1-year follow-ups.
  • Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales were utilized for prediction.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvement in psychiatric morbidity was observed at 6-month follow-up.
    • This improvement was sustained at the one-year follow-up.
    • Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales effectively predicted long-term clinical improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-care programs demonstrate significant clinical benefits for psychophysical problems in primary care.
    • An internal locus of control is crucial for the successful adoption and maintenance of self-care practices.
    • These programs offer valuable clinical and educational advantages in managing diverse patient needs.