King Rosemarie B, Semik Patrick E
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA.
J Gerontol Nurs. 2006 Apr;32(4):37-44. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20060401-07.
Despite high levels of distress among stroke caregivers, research on resource use and unmet needs is limited. The major purposes of this study were to identify the most difficult times, unmet needs, and advice of caregivers during the first 2 years of caregiving; and to examine resource use and perceptions of resource importance. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used. The hospitalization period and first months at home were most difficult for 76% of caregivers. Unmet needs were related to caregiver preparation, promoting the survivor's function, and sustaining the self and family. Although 50% or more of caregivers rated most resources important, only home health care was used by 50% of caregivers. Findings can aid clinicians in educating and counseling caregivers to reduce distress.
尽管中风患者照料者承受着高度的痛苦，但关于资源使用和未满足需求的研究却很有限。本研究的主要目的是确定照料的头两年中照料者最困难的时期、未满足的需求以及他们的建议；并研究资源使用情况以及对资源重要性的看法。采用了定性和定量方法。76%的照料者认为住院期间和回家后的头几个月最为困难。未满足的需求与照料者的准备、促进幸存者的功能以及维持自身和家庭有关。尽管50%或更多的照料者认为大多数资源很重要，但只有50%的照料者使用了家庭医疗护理。研究结果有助于临床医生对照料者进行教育和咨询，以减轻他们的痛苦。
