A pilot study of a narrative competence group to enhance coping and quality of life in patients with HIV
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12917048 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Allan Peterkin (Mount Sinai Hospital, corresponding author), Mary Jane Esplen (0000-0002-6034-2235, University Health Network), Julie Hann (Sinai Hospital), Andrea Lawson (0000-0003-0199-2083, Sinai Health System) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 5-18 |
| Publication date | 2012-06-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Arts & Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-3015 • E-ISSN: 1753-3023 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17533015.2012.693513 |
| OpenAlex | W1971264981 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 53 |
Background: Writing about traumatic or emotional events can result in improvements in physical and psychological health. The objective of the current pilot study is to evaluate the impact of an expressive writing group on the psychological functioning of individuals living with HIV. Methods: Thirty-one participants with HIV completed measures of psychological distress prior to and following the Narrative Competence Psychotherapy (NCP) intervention. Open-ended questions designed to assess participants' perceptions of the NCP group were completed after the intervention. Results: Significant improvements in some of the measures from pre- to post-intervention (e.g. self-esteem) were found through paired t-tests. Thematic analysis of the post-group questionnaires revealed a positive view of the NCP experience. Conclusion: The results are consistent with those of previous studies using expressive writing in other patient populations. The results suggest that this type of intervention may provide benefit for patients dealing with the psychological impact of chronic illness
Competence (human resources · Coping (psychology · Distress · Family medicine · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Mental health · Narrative · Psychological distress · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare · Thematic analysis · Clinical Psychology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Medicine · Mental Health via Writing · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |