一种不同类型的护理支持小组。

A different kind of caregiving support group.

Dellasega Cheryl, Haagen Brigitte

Department of Humanities, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey 17033, USA.

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2004 Aug;42(8):46-55. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20040801-06.

Abstract

Support groups are an important and frequent source of help for caregivers of older adults who experience a high degree of physical and emotional stress. However, not every participant feels comfortable speaking in a group setting. 2. Writing is a form of emotional expression that has been shown to produce both physiological and psychological benefits. Use of narrative writing as an adjunct to traditional group therapy methods has not been studied. 3. In this pilot project, use of writing within the support group format provided caregivers with an additional strategy for coping with the stressors of caregiving. Participants' physical and mental health improved significantly after participating in the group. 4. Therapeutic writing can be used independently or in a group to enable emotional expression. Nurses who work with caregivers can help develop interventions that use narrative writing as a method to improve coping.

摘要

支持小组对于承受高度身心压力的老年人照料者来说，是重要且常见的帮助来源。然而，并非每个参与者都能自在地在小组环境中发言。2. 写作是一种情感表达形式，已被证明能产生生理和心理上的益处。将叙事写作作为传统小组治疗方法的辅助手段尚未得到研究。3. 在这个试点项目中，在支持小组形式中运用写作，为照料者提供了应对照料压力源的额外策略。参与者在参加小组后，身心健康显著改善。4. 治疗性写作可单独使用或在小组中使用，以实现情感表达。与照料者共事的护士可协助开发将叙事写作作为改善应对方式的方法的干预措施。