Burack O R, Chichin E R
Kathy & Alan C. Greenberg Center on Ethics in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care, Jewish Home and Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Geriatr Nurs. 2001 Nov-Dec;22(6):299-305; quiz 306-7. doi: 10.1067/mgn.2001.120995.
Certified nursing assistants (CNAS) provide the hands-on care to residents in nursing homes, often developing close relationships with those in their care. The current study used a support program model to explore CNAS' feelings, experiences, and needs when caring for the dying. Special attention was given to the experience of caring for residents who opted not to continue life-sustaining treatment. Second, the efficacy of this type of support program for CNAS was examined. Care of the dying elicited complex reactions: most CNAS reported that caring for dying residents can be a very rewarding experience. At the same time, most thought that caring for a dying person is always emotionally draining. Moreover, CNAS said they felt sad and felt stressed at least some of the time when caring for the dying. CNAS participated openly in the discussion and expressed positive feelings about participating in this type of support program.
注册护理助理(CNAs)为养老院的居民提供实际护理服务,常常与他们所护理的对象建立密切关系。当前的研究采用了一种支持项目模式,以探究注册护理助理在照料临终患者时的感受、经历和需求。特别关注了照料选择不再接受维持生命治疗的居民的经历。其次,考察了这类支持项目对注册护理助理的效果。照料临终患者引发了复杂的反应:大多数注册护理助理报告称,照料临终居民可能是非常有意义的经历。与此同时,大多数人认为照料临终患者总是会让人情绪疲惫。此外,注册护理助理表示,在照料临终患者时,他们至少有时会感到悲伤和压力。注册护理助理公开参与了讨论,并对参与这类支持项目表达了积极的感受。