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Self care--Who does best?

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  • McLean, Julienne
  • Pietroni, Patrick

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A clinically evaluated study to assess the benefits of a self care programme in general practice is described. There was significant improvement in psychiatric morbidity at the 6-month follow up, which was maintained at one year. The capacity of Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales to predict long term clinical improvement was demonstrated, suggesting that a predominantly internal control of reinforcement appears to be crucial to the successful adoption of self care practices. The clinical and educational benefits of such programmes in dealing with a wide range of psychophysical problems in primary care is discussed.

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  • McLean, Julienne & Pietroni, Patrick, 1990. "Self care--Who does best?," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 30(5), pages 591-596, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:30:y:1990:i:5:p:591-596
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