ArticleGlobal advances in health and medicine2014
Pathways to Healing: Person-centered Responses to Complementary Services.
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Abstract
objectivesThis research study assessed perceived changes in quality-of-life measures related to participation in complementary services consisting of a variety of nontraditional therapies and/or programs at Pathways: A Health Crisis Resource Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
designSurvey data were used to assess perceived changes participants ascribed to their experience with complementary services at Pathways. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using participant demographics together with participant ratings of items from the "Self-Assessment of Change" (SAC) measure developed at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Qualitative data analysis was conducted on written responses to an additional survey question: "To what extent has your participation at Pathways influenced your healing process?" SETTING/LOCATION: Pathways offers a variety of services, including one-to-one sessions using nontraditional healing therapies, support groups, educational classes, and practice groups such as yoga and meditation for those facing serious health challenges. These services are offered free of charge through community financial support using volunteer practitioners.
participantsPeople (126) diagnosed with serious health challenges who used Pathways services from 2007 through 2009.
interventionsParticipation in self-selected Pathways services. MEASURES: Responses to items on the SAC measure plus written responses to the question, "To what extent has your participation at Pathways influenced your healing process?"
resultsQUANTITATIVE
findingsParticipants reported experiencing significant changes across all components of the SAC measure. Qualitative findings: Responses to the open-ended survey question identified perspectives on the culture of Pathways and a shift in participants' perceptions of well-being based on their experience of Pathways services.
conclusionsParticipation in services provided by the Pathways organization improved perceptions of quality of life and well-being and led to more active involvement in the experience of a healing process.
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