The Development of a Stress Management and Relaxation Group In An Acute Teaching Hospital
Titel:
The Development of a Stress Management and Relaxation Group In An Acute Teaching Hospital
Auteur:
Shiels, Leone Butler, Wendy
Verschenen in:
Australian social work
Paginering:
Jaargang 45 (1992) nr. 4 pagina's 27-30
Jaar:
1992-12
Inhoud:
Most health professionals acknowledge stress as an important contributing factor to many medical conditions. However, it is rare that sufficient resources are allocated to effectively manage the problem. A group of social workers at Fremantle Hospital, working with limited resources, put together a Stress Management Program suitable for use in acute hospital settings. Areas covered included identification of stress, goal-setting and positive lifestyle changes. It was decided to present the program in a small group format, both for this method's efficient use of resources and its supportive and empowering function. In setting up the program, difficulties were encountered in working with unsuitable equipment, lack of funds, and the need for staff education. Results to date indicate significant improvement in participants' functioning. However, only limited evaluation of the program has been possible, and future research should focus on evaluation of long-term improvements.
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