Long-Distance Caregiving: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Long-Distance Caregiving: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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DOI：
10.1080/01634372.2012.703763
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发表时间：
2012-01-01
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Munn, Jean C.
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作者：
Cagle, John G.;Munn, Jean C.
据估计，美国有500万至700万远程护理人员，但对这一不断增长的人口知之甚少。这项研究审查了关于最不发达国家的文献，审查了16项确定的研究。虽然研究报告对最不发达国家的定义不同，但对最不发达国家的性质和活动作了综合描述。最不发达国家在物质、财政和社会支持方面作出了重大贡献。距离使关于受照料者的健康和照料需求以及可提供的照料类型的沟通变得复杂。与此相关的是，地理隔离可能会加剧与护理有关的压力。对未来研究的影响也被确定。
There are an estimated 5-7 million long-distance caregivers (LDCs) in the United States, but little is known about this growing population. This study reviewed the literature on LDCs and examined 16 identified studies. Although studies defined LDCs differently, a composite description of who LDCs are and what they do is presented. LDCs make substantial contributions in terms of physical, financial, and social support. Distance complicates communication about care recipients' health and care needs, as well as the types of care that can be provided. Related to this, geographic separation can exacerbate care-related stressors. Implications for future research were also identified.