与阿尔茨海默病患者沟通：家庭和专业护理人员的经历

Communicating with persons with Alzheimer's disease: experiences of family and formal caregivers.

作者信息

Richter J M, Roberto K A, Bottenberg D J

机构信息

MS Nursing Program, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639, USA.

出版信息

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 1995 Oct;9(5):279-85. doi: 10.1016/s0883-9417(95)80047-6.

DOI:10.1016/s0883-9417(95)80047-6

PMID:7487169

Abstract

The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine and compare communication processes used by family members and formal caregivers to manage behavioral problems such as fearfulness, agitation, and wandering, that commonly occur when caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Two groups of caregivers of persons with AD (formal and family) comprised the sample for the study. Two themes emerged from the focus group interviews: environmental adjustments and reassurance. Results suggest that interventions must be individualized. Enhancing the caregiver's skills to manage disruptive behavior may prolong his or her ability to provide in-home care for the family member with AD.

摘要

这项探索性研究的目的是检查和比较家庭成员和正式护理人员用于管理行为问题（如恐惧、躁动和徘徊）的沟通方式，这些行为问题在照顾阿尔茨海默病（AD）患者时经常出现。两组AD患者的护理人员（正式和家庭护理人员）构成了该研究的样本。焦点小组访谈中出现了两个主题：环境调整和安抚。结果表明，干预措施必须个性化。提高护理人员管理破坏性行为的技能可能会延长其为患有AD的家庭成员提供家庭护理的能力。