哮喘联盟

   摘要
   哮喘和过敏症患儿长期受到同辈的社交隔离，缺乏社交支持。本项探索性研究旨在为这类儿童设计和实验一种可行的网络支持。27名加拿大儿童（年龄：7～11岁）参加了这项研究。在帮助小组会议中，GoToMeeting网站负责会议支持，企鹅俱乐部(Club Penguin）网站负责社交联系。内容包括有：针对哮喘和过敏的应对策略，为提高儿童处理困难能力的角色扮演和游戏，乐趣和享受以及榜样演讲。在为期8周的活动中，网上同龄人帮助活动的参与率平均高达86.3%。通过分享个人经验，倾听同龄人经验和角色扮演，患儿接受了一些实用的技巧介绍，如：问题处理能力、沟通能力、寻求帮助能力以及自我宣传能力。
 

(林江涛 审校)
J Fam Nurs. 2013 Apr 4. [Epub ahead of print]
 

Online Support for Children with Asthma and Allergies.
 

Stewart M, Letourneau N, Masuda JR, Anderson S, McGhan S
 

Abstract
Children with asthma and allergies experience social isolation and gaps in social support particularly from peers. The objective of this pilot study was to design and test an accessible online support intervention for these children. Children (n = 27) aged 7 to 11 from across Canada participated. GoToMeeting was employed for the support group sessions and Club Penguin for social connections during and between support group meetings. Content included: strategies for coping with asthma and allergies, role playing and games to help children deal with difficult situations, fun and enjoyment, and presentations by positive role models. Participation in the online peer support intervention was high, 86.3% on average over the 8-week intervention. By sharing their experiences, listening to peers' experiences, and role playing, children were introduced to practical skills: problem solving, communicating, seeking support, and self- advocacy.
 

J Fam Nurs. 2013 Apr 4. [Epub ahead of print]