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高齡照顧者減輕照顧壓力因應方式及照顧知能學習需求之探討：以嘉義市家照據點服務個案為例
Elder Caregivers' Stress-Coping Strategies and Care Knowledge Learning Needs: A Case Study of Caregivers in A Family Care Center in Chiayi, Taiwan
摘要
本研究探討高齡照顧者照顧壓力，面對照顧壓力時如何因應與調適，在環境改變或角色改變時學習需求有哪些面向。進而了解家庭照顧者支持性服務是否能有效減緩照顧者壓力，做為未來推動高齡照顧者創新服務之參考，以提高高齡照顧者生活品質及改善身心狀況增加幸福感。本研究採質性研究，訪談6名高齡家庭照顧者，研究結果顯示高齡照顧者如能正面思考、積極解決問題、重視自我照顧，則有較好的壓力因應方式。高齡照顧者學習需求樣態多元，包含三層面：了解疾病進程及照顧技巧的學習需求；長照政策、社會福利及成人教育等外在資源利用的學習需求；內在自我成長與情緒紓壓的學習需求。對於研究建議有以下三點：結合家庭照顧者關懷據點成立高齡照顧者學習中心：將學習課程系統化，提供衛教照顧資訊及照顧實務技巧演練。規劃照顧情境體驗與自我成長學習課程：開辦實務照顧技巧基礎課程，提供高齡照顧者復原力與內在調適學習課程。政府對高齡照顧者資訊提供應從社區及強化個案管理推動。
並列摘要
This study investigated the stress experienced by elder caregivers, how older caregivers cope with and adapt to such stress, and elder caregivers' learning needs when their situations or roles change. In addition, this study also investigated whether the supportive services for family caregivers effectively reduce caregiver stress. The findings of this study may provide reference for the promotion of innovative services that aim to improve older caregivers' quality of life, physical and mental conditions, and sense of wellbeing. This study used a qualitative approach, which involved interviewing 6 elder family caregivers. The results indicated that those elder caregivers who had a positive outlook, proactively resolved problems, and paid attention to their own wellbeing had favorable stress coping strategies. Furthermore, it found the elder caregivers' learning needs were diverse and comprised three dimensions: knowledge on disease progression and care techniques; use of external resources, including long-term care, social welfare, and adult education; and self-growth and stress relief. Finally, the following suggestions are offered based on research results: (1) Elder caregiver learning centers that integrate family caregiver care stations should be established to provide systematized courses, care information, and practical care techniques. (2) Practical care technique courses that provide scenario-based learning experiences and self-growth opportunities should be established to help elder caregivers enhance their resilience and adaptability. (3) The government's endeavor to provide elder caregivers care information should start from the communities and the improvement of case management.