Sickle Cell Virtual Support Group Program for Adults: An Implementation Evaluation.
Issues Ment Health Nurs
; 44(8): 758-766, 2023 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-37549311
ABSTRACT
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with medical and psychosocial challenges. SCD in adulthood is characterized by increased morbidity and mortality, vulnerability, inadequate self-management preparation, and limited social support. This study evaluated the implementation of a virtual support group during the COVID-19 pandemic using an intervention parameters framework evaluation. Participants included six adults living with SCD. Content analysis was conducted for each of the six intervention parameters, and satisfaction scores were summarized. Participants positively evaluated all intervention parameters of the virtual support group. Findings confirmed that a community-engaged intervention supports self-management and establishes key social networks for adult participants.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
COVID-19
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Anemia Falciforme
Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
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Sysrev_observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Issues Ment Health Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos