From the Research
Research on Question Asking and Help-Seeking
- Studies have explored the concept of question asking and help-seeking in various contexts, including family nursing 1 and psychological science 2.
- In the context of family nursing, the "One Question Question" was used to elicit family members' most pressing needs or concerns, revealing a focus on dealing with the impact of illness on the family 1.
- Research has also highlighted the importance of developing a well-defined research question or hypothesis in studies, as it defines how and what data is collected and analyzed 3.
- Interventions before consultations have been shown to help patients address their information needs by encouraging question asking, with small but statistically significant increases in question asking and patient satisfaction 4.
Barriers to Help-Seeking
- People with hoarding behaviours often struggle to engage in treatment, citing difficulties in trusting others and services, as well as problems accessing appropriate help 5.
- Internal barriers, such as fear of judgement and feeling overwhelmed, and external barriers, such as service gaps, can make finding useful help for hoarding behaviours very difficult 5.
- A compassionate and person-centred approach to hoarding problems may facilitate those seeking help, with peer support being described as valuable by some participants 5.
- Miscalibrated expectations about others' prosocial motivation can also create a misplaced barrier to asking for help, with people underestimating how positively others will feel when asked for help 2.