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A diabetes problem solving support group: issues, process and preliminary outcomes.

Glen R Alley·Lester B Brown
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This report covers the development, process and outcomes of a yearlong diabetes problem solving support group. Using the task-centered group work model, the participants developed the skills for solving problems of a psychosocial nature. Issues, such as the formation of the group, the roles of facilitators and members, group process, results, and implications for practice, are discussed.

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Glen R Alley, Lester B Brown. 2002. A diabetes problem solving support group: issues, process and preliminary outcomes.. https://doi.org/10.1300/j010v36n01_01

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