访问牙科焦虑在线支持小组：一项关于动机和经历的探索性定性研究。
Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: an exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences.
作者信息
Buchanan Heather, Coulson Neil S
机构信息
Institute of Work, Health and Organisations, University of Nottingham, 8 William Lee Buildings, University Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2RQ, UK.
出版信息
Patient Educ Couns. 2007 Jun;66(3):263-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2006.12.011. Epub 2007 Feb 22.
OBJECTIVE
In recent years, Internet access has grown markedly providing individuals with new opportunities for online information retrieval, psychological advice and support. The objectives of the present study were to explore the context through which dentally anxious individuals access an online support group and the nature of their online experiences.
METHODS
An online questionnaire was completed by 143 individuals who accessed the Dental Fear Central online support group bulletin board. Qualitative analysis was conducted on the responses.
RESULTS
Analysis revealed three emergent themes which reflected the motives and experiences of individuals: 'Searching for help', 'Sharing fears' and 'I feel empowered'.
CONCLUSION
This exploratory study suggests that for most individuals accessing this online support group was a positive and beneficial experience.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
Online support groups may represent a convenient and beneficial tool that may assist certain individuals to confront their debilitating anxiety/phobia and successfully receive dental care.
目的
近年来，互联网接入显著增加，为个人提供了在线信息检索、心理建议和支持的新机会。本研究的目的是探讨牙科焦虑个体访问在线支持小组的背景及其在线体验的性质。
方法
143名访问“牙科恐惧中心”在线支持小组公告栏的个体完成了一份在线问卷。对回答进行了定性分析。
结果
分析揭示了三个新出现的主题，反映了个体的动机和经历：“寻求帮助”、“分享恐惧”和“我感到有力量”。
结论
这项探索性研究表明，对大多数访问这个在线支持小组的个体来说，这是一次积极有益的经历。
实践意义
在线支持小组可能是一种方便且有益的工具，可以帮助某些个体面对其使人衰弱的焦虑/恐惧症，并成功接受牙科护理。
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