کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3816579 1246249 2007 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پزشکی و دندانپزشکی (عمومی)
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveIn 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.MethodsAn 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.ResultsAnalysis revealed three emergent themes which reflected the motives and experiences of individuals: ‘Searching for help’, ‘Sharing fears’ and ‘I feel empowered’.ConclusionThis exploratory study suggests that for most individuals accessing this online support group was a positive and beneficial experience.Practice implicationsOnline 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.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Patient Education and Counseling - Volume 66, Issue 3, June 2007, Pages 263–269
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