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Reflections: The Value of Patient Support Groups.

Amanda Hu1

  • 11 Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|April 4, 2017
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Patient support groups offer emotional and practical benefits for individuals with various conditions. Despite low engagement, otolaryngologists can improve patient access to these valuable resources.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Patient Support Systems
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Patient support groups provide emotional and practical assistance to individuals facing common health challenges.
  • These groups educate patients and families, facilitate shared experiences, enhance member resilience, and raise public awareness.
  • Research indicates improved quality of life for head and neck cancer patients participating in support groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define patient support groups and their functions.
  • To highlight the variety of support groups available for otolaryngology patients.
  • To address the low engagement rates and barriers to accessing support groups.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on patient support groups and their impact.
Keywords:
anxiety/psychologypatient participationsocial adjustmentsocial support

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  • Identification of support group functions and benefits.
  • Analysis of barriers to patient engagement and potential solutions.

    • Main Results:

    • Patient support groups offer education, shared experiences, strength, and public awareness.
    • Support groups exist for diverse otolaryngology conditions, utilizing in-person and online formats.
    • Engagement in patient support groups is low (approximately 10%) due to barriers like lack of awareness and time constraints.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient support groups are valuable resources for otolaryngology patients.
    • Otolaryngologists play a crucial role in facilitating patient access to support groups.
    • Addressing barriers can increase engagement and maximize the benefits of patient support.