Making a support group work for patients

Prof Nurse. 2004 Aug;19(12):22-4.

Abstract

Patients need support to help cope with the effects of a gynaecological cancer diagnosis and treatment. The challenge is to meet their varied needs. Alison Griffiths discusses setting up a professionally led support group.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / complications
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / nursing
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / psychology*
  • Group Processes
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nurse Clinicians / organization & administration*
  • Nurse Clinicians / psychology
  • Nurse's Role
  • Oncology Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Planning Techniques
  • Program Development
  • Self-Help Groups / organization & administration*
  • Social Support
  • Stress, Psychological / etiology
  • Stress, Psychological / prevention & control