Thesis (Ed. D.)--Illinois State University, 1968. / Title from title page screen, viewed Aug. 16, 2004. Dissertation Committee: Ben C. Hubbard (chair), Walter Friedhoff, Harold Phelps. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 191-195). Also available in print.

This study was an investigation of the patterns of relational communication in conjoint behavioral consultation (CBC) for children with behavioral problems. This study compared the patterns of relational communication when different processes (i.e., decision-making versus information gathering) are used to meet the objectives of CBC during the Conjoint Problem Identification Interview (CPII) and the Conjoint Problem Analysis Interview (CPAI). It also explored the relationship between patterns of relational communication and the outcome of CBC. Twenty-one children with identified behavioral problems (ages 3 to 8), the mothers and teachers of these children (i.e., the consultees), and advanced graduate students (i.e., the consultants) participated in this study. Relational communication was measured via the Family Relational Communication Control Coding System (FRCCCS, Heatherington & Friedlander, 1987). The two summary variables that were derived from the FRCCCS are domineeringness and dominance (Courtright, Millar, & Rogers-Millar, 1979; Rogers-Millar & Millar, 1979).The measure of outcome was the improvements in children's target behavior from baseline to intervention at home and at school, as measured by effect size statistics. The extent to which consultants, parents and teachers intent to direct the other and how the others receive their directiveness, appear to vary as a function of the interview as well as the process use to meet objectives within an interview. Some patterns of relational communication were found to be associated with the outcome of consultation. The original contributions as well as the implications of this research are discussed.

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Aims. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of the health consultation experience for people with learning disabilities, particularly in terms of their self-concept Background. Annual health checks have been introduced as a reasonable adjustment for health providers to make in meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities, who experience significantly poorer health outcomes than the general population. Evaluation of the health consultation from the service user perspective can inform this service provision. Design. A constructivist grounded theory approach, based on symbolic interactionism, was used to explore the meaning of the health consultation experience for the person with learning disabilities, and its effects on their sense of self. Methods. Purposive and snowballing sampling was used to recruit 25 participants with learning disabilities through a GP practice, self-advocacy groups and a health facilitator. Nine individual interviews, three interviews with two participants, three focus groups (n=7, n=5 and n=3), and an audio-recorded health check consultation were carried out (with two participants interviewed twice and four attending two focus groups), as well as a member check used to assess the resonance of the findings. Data collection was undertaken in different primary care trusts across the north west of England. Data were subjected to constant comparative analysis, using a symbolic interactionist approach, to explore all aspects of the health consultation experience and its effects on the self. Findings. Current expectations, attitudes and feelings about health consultations were strongly influenced by previous experience. Participants negotiated their own reality within the consultation, which affected their self-concept and engagement with their health care. Respectful and secure health professional – service user relationships, developed over time, were central to an effective consultation. Perspectives on the consultation, and engagement within it, were co-constructed with a companion, who could help to promote the personhood of the service user with support from the health professional. Anxiety, embarrassment and felt stigma were identified as significant barriers to communication and engagement within the consultation. Conclusions. People with learning disabilities have similar health consultation needs and expectations to other people, but may have more difficulties in engaging with the process and building trusting relationships with the health professional, due to previous negative experiences, anticipated stigma and loss of self within health settings leading to a fear of disclosure. This, combined with difficulties in communication and cognitive processing, results in less satisfactory outcomes persisting over time. The effects of triadic consultations are generally positive, particularly where relatives or health facilitators are involved. However, continuity of companion as well as health professional is needed, and more service user engagement should be supported. Fundamental attitude change by health professionals, supported by specific educational initiatives to enhance their understanding of the service user perspective, is needed to reduce health inequalities. Participatory research by people with learning disabilities should inform future health care practice.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-89).

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-68).

Bakgrund: Socialstyrelsens nationella riktlinjer ger rekommendationer om metoder för att förebygga sjukdom genom att stödja människors förändring av sina levnadsvanor. Alla kvinnor ska erbjudas ett tidigt hälsosamtal vilket är av stor vikt för att identifiera ohälsosamma levnadsvanor. I arbetet med att motivera patienten till förändring är motiverande samtal (MI) en beprövad samtalsmetod som barnmorskan kan använda i samtalet med den gravida kvinnan. Effekterna av motiverande samtal har visat sig ha en gynnsam verkan på flera hälsorelaterade beteenden såsom bruk av alkohol, tobak och andra droger, kost och fysisk aktivitet. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka barnmorskors erfarenheter av och inställning till hälsosamtal i tidig graviditet. Metod: Studien var empirisk och har en kvalitativ ansats och bygger på åtta enskilda intervjuer. Datamaterialet analyserades med innehållsanalys enligt Graneheim och Lundman (2004). Resultat: I resultatet framkom sex kategorier som besvarade studiens syfte.  Kategorierna heter; tidig flexibel handläggning, intresserade och positiva till hälsosamtal, tidigt hälsosamtal är en vinst, barnmorskorna hade olika åsiketer om behov av utbildning, stor variation i genomförande av hälsosamtal och resurstillgång påverkar hälsosamtalets kvalitet. Slutsats: Det som framkom av studien var att tidsbristen är en avgörande faktor för  arbetet med hälsosamtal. Barnmorskorna hade delade uppfattningar om utbildningen som gavs var tillräcklig eller inte. En stor vinst sågs med tidigt hälsosamtal för både barnmorskan och den gravida kvinnan. Mer specifika riktlinjer och utbildningar bör därför finnas eftersom övervikt är ett växande hälsoproblem idag. / Background: The guidelines of the National Board of Health and Welfare provides recommendations on methods on how to prevent illness by supporting people to change their lifestyles. All women should be offered an early health dialogue which is of great importance to identify unhealthy habits. Motivational interviewing is a proven method that the midwife can use in the effort to motivate the pregnant woman. The effects of motivational interviewing has been shown to have a beneficial effect on several health-related behaviors such as use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, diet and physical activity. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore midwives' experiences of and attitudes towards health interviews in early pregnancy. Method: The study was empirical and has a qualitative approach and is based on eight single interviews. The data were analyzed by content analysis according Graneheim and Lundman (2004). Results: The results revealed six categories that answered the purpose of the study. The categories are called: early flexible handling, interested and supportive of health interviews, early health consultation is a benefit, the midwives had different opinions about the need for training, considerable variation in the implementation of health consultations and resource availability affects the quality of health discussions. Conclusion: The findings of the study was that lack of time is a crucial factor in the work of health consultations. The midwives had different views on the training given was adequate or not. A large gain was seen with early health consultations for both the midwife and the pregnant woman. More specific guidelines and training should therefore be implemented because obesity is a growing health problem today.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-89).

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-68).