Johansson Maria, Ahlström Gerd, Jönsson Ann-Cathrin
Doctoral Student, Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Br J Community Nurs. 2014 Dec;19(12):578-84. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.12.578.
Older people often have companion animals, and the significance of animals in human lives should be considered by nurses-particularly in relation to older people's health, which can be affected by diseases. The incidence of stroke increases with age and disabilities as a result of stroke are common. This study aimed to explore older people's experiences of living with companion animals after stroke, and their life situation with the animals in relation to the physical, psychological and social aspects of recovery after stroke. The study was performed using individual interviews approximately 2 years after stroke with 17 participants (10 women and 7 men) aged 62-88 years. An overarching theme arising from the content analysis was contribution to a meaningful life. This theme was generated from four categories: motivation for physical and psychosocial recovery after stroke; someone to care for who cares for you; animals as family members; and providers of safety and protection. The main conclusion was that companion animals are experienced as physical and psychosocial contributors to recovery and a meaningful life after stroke.
老年人通常会有伴侣动物，护士应该考虑动物在人类生活中的重要性——特别是与老年人的健康相关，因为健康可能会受到疾病的影响。中风的发病率随着年龄的增长而增加，中风导致的残疾很常见。本研究旨在探讨老年人中风后与伴侣动物一起生活的经历，以及他们与动物在一起时在中风后身体、心理和社会恢复方面的生活状况。该研究在中风后约2年对17名年龄在62 - 88岁之间的参与者（10名女性和7名男性）进行了个人访谈。内容分析得出的一个总体主题是对有意义生活的贡献。这个主题来自四个类别：中风后身体和心理社会恢复的动机；有人照顾你，而你也照顾对方；动物作为家庭成员；以及安全和保护的提供者。主要结论是，伴侣动物被视为中风后身体和心理社会恢复以及有意义生活的贡献者。
