title: A diabetes problem solving support group: issues, process and preliminary outcomes.
abstract: This report covers the development, process and outcomes of a yearlong diabetes problem solving support group. Using the task-centered group work model, the participants developed the skills for solving problems of a psychosocial nature. Issues, such as the formation of the group, the roles of facilitators and members, group process, results, and implications for practice, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA.
authors.forename: Glen R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Alley
authors.forename: Lester B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012947:Social Work; D014481:United States