Increasing PAs' awareness and understanding of self-help groups. An educational model.
A model for inclusion of information about self-help groups into a PA training program is provided based on the results of a study of 26 PA students enrolled in a patient-counseling class. Interactions with self-help groups yield more positive beliefs and greater intentions to collaborate with self-help groups than training programs that do not address self-help groups. The experiential component is also useful for increasing understanding of appropriate roles for professionals interacting with self-help groups.
Wichita State University, KS, USA.
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Sanders
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Dicker
G J
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Meissen
D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003376:Counseling / Q000193:education*; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007615:Kansas; D007857:Leadership; D017145:Models, Educational; D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000193:education*; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D013336:Students, Health Occupations