焦点小组
同行支持
主题分析
应对(心理学)
冲程(发动机)
老年学
医学
农村社区
社会支持
农村地区
轴向编码
定性研究
心理学
护理部
临床心理学
扎根理论
人口学
社会心理学
社会学
理论抽样
营销
业务
病理
工程类
机械工程
社会科学
作者
Erin R Christensen,Shannon Golden,Sabina B. Gesell
出处
期刊:North Carolina medical journal
[North Carolina Institute of Medicine]
日期:2019-05-01
卷期号:80 (3): 143-148
被引量:23
标识
DOI:10.18043/ncm.80.3.143
摘要
**BACKGROUND** Significant geographical disparities exist in stroke prevalence among southeastern states, including North Carolina. Additionally, stroke is more prevalent in rural areas. Peer support groups play an important role in stroke recovery by providing tools for effective coping, alleviating psychological stress, and creating an outlet for stroke survivors and caregivers. However, their perceived benefits have not been clearly defined for rural stroke survivors and their families. **METHODS** This qualitative study describes the experiences of survivors and caregivers in rural North Carolina who have participated in stroke peer support groups. Four focus groups were conducted with 32 participants (average age 67 years, 72% female) in 4 rural North Carolina counties, using a semi-structured discussion guide and an inductive coding approach. **RESULTS** Thematic analysis revealed that participants in rural support groups seek and receive knowledge from their support groups and feel empowered by providing and receiving this knowledge. Shared experiences cultivate a sense of community, and participants viewed support outside of the support group as necessary to their recovery process. **LIMITATIONS** This study reflects the views of a small group of predominantly non-Hispanic, white stroke survivors and caregivers who voluntarily participated. We did not conduct separate focus groups with survivors and caregivers. **CONCLUSION** Peer support groups are a sparse, but critical resource for rural stroke survivors and caregivers because they provide information and community that can assist with recovery to health and independence.
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