Serwe Katrina M, Schloer Latasha, Vigna Sara
Katrina M. Serwe, PhD, OTR/L, is an Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. Latasha Schloer, OTS, is a Master of Occupational Therapy Student, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. Sara Vigna, OTS, is a Master of Occupational Therapy Student, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin.
Home Healthc Now. 2019 Sep/Oct;37(5):273-280. doi: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000000783.
Family caregivers can benefit from education-based wellness programs, but many face barriers to attending such programs. The purpose of this research was to explore telehealth as a delivery format for an education-based caregiver wellness program. This qualitative research examined the caregiver experience of a specific program called Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC). The traditionally in-person program was delivered via telehealth in four states. Twelve caregivers participated in focus groups the week after completing the telehealth PTC program. Three major themes emerged from the focus groups: Knowledge Gained, Interrelatedness, and Technology Pros and Cons. All affirmed a positive experience of the telehealth delivered PTC program. Participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the program and knowledge gained including relaxation techniques, communication skills, resources to support caregiving, and goal setting for self-care. Furthermore, participants were appreciative of the opportunity to connect with other caregivers from the comfort of their home.
家庭护理人员可以从基于教育的健康项目中受益，但许多人在参加此类项目时面临障碍。本研究的目的是探索远程医疗作为一种基于教育的护理人员健康项目的交付形式。这项定性研究考察了一个名为“护理人员有力工具”（PTC）的特定项目中护理人员的体验。这个传统的面对面项目在四个州通过远程医疗进行。12名护理人员在完成远程医疗PTC项目后的一周参加了焦点小组。焦点小组中出现了三个主要主题：获得的知识、相互关联性以及技术的优缺点。所有人都肯定了通过远程医疗提供的PTC项目的积极体验。参与者对有机会参加该项目以及所获得的知识表示感激，这些知识包括放松技巧、沟通技能、支持护理的资源以及自我护理的目标设定。此外，参与者很感激有机会在舒适的家中与其他护理人员建立联系。
