Scanlon C, Packard M
Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY.
Health Prog. 1991 Jan-Feb;72(1):50-3.
Those who care for persons with AIDS face a number of special issues. They must understand the complex clinical course of the disease, be ready to cope with its devastating effects on patients, know how to address social prejudices against persons with AIDS, and be prepared to deal with the stresses of providing care under difficult circumstances. To be effective, care givers must know how to take care of themselves. Having a philosophy of care is one key component of self-care because it gives care givers a clear sense of direction and helps them enjoy a greater sense of well-being and personal satisfaction. Creating a motivating environment, taking responsibility for the challenges and stresses of the job, building a supportive team, understanding the AIDS experience, and confronting the effects of grief are also important components in the self-care of the AIDS care giver.
照顾艾滋病患者的人面临一些特殊问题。他们必须了解该疾病复杂的临床病程，准备好应对其对患者的毁灭性影响，知道如何消除对艾滋病患者的社会偏见，并准备好在困难情况下应对提供护理的压力。为了有效发挥作用，护理人员必须知道如何照顾自己。拥有护理理念是自我护理的一个关键组成部分，因为它能给护理人员明确的方向感，并帮助他们获得更大的幸福感和个人满足感。营造激励性的环境、对工作中的挑战和压力负责、建立支持性团队、了解艾滋病经历以及应对悲伤的影响，也是艾滋病护理人员自我护理的重要组成部分。
