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Evaluation of an online peer support network for fathers of a child with a brain tumor. |
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Social Work in Health Care, 51(3), March 2012, pp.232-245. |
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0098-1389 |
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1541-034X |
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This project initiated and evaluated an online support network for fathers of a child with a brain tumour. The network comprised 3 months of access to a closed online forum to which participating fathers were invited to engage a minimum of once a week. On the network, they were encouraged to raise salient issues, questions, and responses with a focus on their adjustment to the diagnosis of a brain tumour in the family, what this means for fatherhood, and strategies used in coping. The study aims were to evaluate the effectiveness of the network, ascertain participant experiences and perceptions of participating in the network, and identify the benefits and limitations of online technology for the facilitation of peer support. Evaluation comprised pre/post-intervention questionnaires, content analysis of online network postings, and post-intervention qualitative interviews. The findings suggest that this intervention was beneficial to fathers. Positive effects on paternal coping were demonstrated, as were opportunities to grapple with difficult issues related to having a child with a brain tumour. The fathers recommended a combined resource of online and face-to-support, including the development of a support network with a larger participant base. |
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cancer; coping behaviour; fathers; internet; support groups; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=62e5507b-8459-4173-877e-24f9c248425d |
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