Jorgensen Diane, Parsons Matthew, Jacobs Stephen, Arksey Hilary
School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019 Auckland, New Zealand.
N Z Med J. 2010 Jun 25;123(1317):9-16.
To identify the characteristics and demographics of the New Zealand caregiver and their unmet support needs.
During December 2007-August 2008, 300 caregivers were recruited to participate throughout New Zealand. Mixed methods data were collected by telephone, using two well validated scales: Centre for Epidemiology Studies Depression and Caregivers Reaction Assessment. Caregivers were also asked open-ended questions regarding their support and additional help needed. Analysis was by descriptive statistics and General Inductive approach
Caregivers aged 30-39 had the highest depression, while a larger group shared the highest stress (ages 30-59). Caregivers commonly discussed adverse effects of caregiving on lifestyle, health and financial situations. Lack of information and assistance were concerns, and respite was inadequate. Overall, less than 1% of caregivers of people under the age of 65 and 4% of caregivers of older people were happy with the support received. Caregivers wanted more financial assistance, information, reliable support workers, flexible respite, and recognition for their caregiving role.
If the government wishes to have more people with disabilities or chronic illness living at home, greater resources are needed to adequately support caregivers. At present this important sector of the population is undervalued and under provided for.
确定新西兰护理人员的特征、人口统计学信息及其未得到满足的支持需求。
在2007年12月至2008年8月期间，在新西兰各地招募了300名护理人员参与研究。通过电话收集混合方法数据，使用两个经过充分验证的量表：流行病学研究中心抑郁量表和护理人员反应评估量表。还向护理人员询问了关于他们所需要的支持和额外帮助的开放式问题。采用描述性统计和一般归纳法进行分析。
30至39岁的护理人员抑郁程度最高，而压力最大的群体年龄范围更广（30至59岁）。护理人员普遍讨论了护理工作对生活方式、健康和财务状况的不利影响。他们担心缺乏信息和援助，临时休息时间也不足。总体而言，65岁以下人群的护理人员中不到1%、老年人的护理人员中4%对所获得的支持感到满意。护理人员希望获得更多经济援助、信息、可靠的护工、灵活的临时休息时间，以及对其护理角色的认可。
如果政府希望有更多残疾或慢性病患者居家生活，就需要投入更多资源来充分支持护理人员。目前，这一重要人群未得到重视，资源供应不足。
