In this episode we talk about the importance of asking for help. If you are stubborn and independent like me, asking for help can be very hard. I will share research about the benefits of asking for help along with my own tips and tricks on how to strengthen that skill.
* Please see the cited resources below for further information on the studies we talked about.*
Source #1
Title: Family Members' Experiences Supporting Adults with Chronic Illness: A National Survey
Citation: Lee AA, Piette JD, Heisler M, Janevic MR, Langa KM, Rosland AM. Family members' experiences supporting adults with chronic illness: A national survey. Fam Syst Health. 2017 Dec;35(4):463-473. doi: 10.1037/fsh0000293. PMID: 29283613; PMCID: PMC5751928.
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751928/
Source #2
Title: The Perspectives of Patients with Chronic Diseases and Their Caregivers on Self-Management Interventions: A Scoping Review of Reviews
Citation: Niño de Guzmán Quispe, E., Martínez García, L., Orrego Villagrán, C. et al. The Perspectives of Patients with Chronic Diseases and Their Caregivers on Self-Management Interventions: A Scoping Review of Reviews. Patient 14, 719–740 (2021).
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40271-021-00514-2