Geriatr Nurs. 2009 Nov-Dec;30(6):397-408. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2009.09.004.
Guided by a phenomenological theoretical perspective, 6 young adult-child caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease were interviewed. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the experiences of young adult-child caregivers, with the key focus being the use of humor as a coping strategy in this caregiving circumstance. Qualitative analysis revealed a unique young adult-child caregiver experience in relation to humor including an acknowledgment of 3 key determinants that must be considered if humor is to be effective as a coping strategy, the identification of 4 factors that influence humor use, and finally a description of the perceived benefits of humor. Moreover, these research findings highlight the potential for the use of humor to be incorporated as a coping strategy for caregivers in the hope of preventing caregiver burnout and optimizing patient care.
本研究采用现象学理论视角，对 6 名成年子女照护者进行了访谈。研究目的是深入了解成年子女照护者的体验，重点关注幽默作为应对策略在这种照护情境中的应用。定性分析揭示了幽默在成年子女照护者经历中的独特作用，包括承认幽默作为应对策略有效的 3 个关键决定因素，确定影响幽默使用的 4 个因素，以及描述幽默的感知益处。此外，这些研究结果强调了将幽默作为应对策略纳入照护者的可能性，以期预防照护者倦怠并优化患者护理。
