Lund Dale A, Utz Rebecca L, Caserta Michael S, Wright Scott D, Llanque Sarah M, Lindfelt Chris, Shon Herb, Whitlatch Carol J, Montoro-Rodriguez Julian
Int J Aging Hum Dev. 2014;79(2):157-78. doi: 10.2190/AG.79.2.d.
This article presents the rationale for and description of a promising intervention, Time for Living and Caring (TLC), designed to enhance the effectiveness of respite services for family caregivers. It is guided by the theoretical principles of the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) model, which individually coaches caregivers on how to assess their personal circumstances, identify their greatest needs and preferences, and engage in goal setting and attainment strategies to make better use of their respite time. Focusing on respite activities that match caregivers' unique needs is likely to result in improved well-being. We report on a pilot study examining TLC's feasibility and potential benefits and how caregivers viewed their participation. While additional research is needed to test and refine the intervention, we need to find more creative ways to enhance respite services.
本文介绍了一项前景广阔的干预措施——“生活与关爱时光”（TLC）的基本原理及相关描述，该措施旨在提高为家庭照顾者提供的喘息服务的有效性。它以“选择性优化与补偿”（SOC）模型的理论原则为指导，该模型会针对每位照顾者，指导他们如何评估自身情况、确定自身最大需求和偏好，以及参与目标设定和达成策略，从而更好地利用他们的喘息时间。专注于符合照顾者独特需求的喘息活动，可能会改善他们的幸福感。我们报告了一项试点研究，该研究考察了TLC的可行性和潜在益处，以及照顾者如何看待他们的参与情况。虽然还需要更多研究来测试和完善这项干预措施，但我们需要找到更具创造性的方法来加强喘息服务。
