澳大利亚喘息服务的特征与启示

Characteristics of Australia Respite Care and Its Inspiration

目的回顾澳大利亚喘息服务缘起与发展的基础之上,讨论其政策法规以甄别其主要特征,为完善我国喘息服务体系,保障居家养老可持续发展提供借鉴。方法首先沿袭历史发展脉络,归纳澳大利亚喘息服务特征;然后通过中澳现状对比,提出中国喘息服务体系改革建议。结果澳大利亚喘息服务具有如下特征:(1)政策法规完善,服务有法可依;(2)政府责任明晰,主导服务实施;(3)服务形式多元,专注服务质量;(4)服务保障规范,保证服务实施。结论我国喘息服务正处在起步阶段,建议借鉴澳大利亚经验,通过整合多方力量、完善服务政策、规范服务体系、丰富服务形式和加强服务保障等举措完善喘息服务体系,支撑居家养老可持续发展。

Objective To review the origin and development of Australia’s respite service,to discuss its policies and regulations and identify its main characteristics,and provide reference for improving respite service system and ensuring the sustainable development of home care in China.Methods The characteristics of Australia’s respite service were summarized after reviewing its historical development and the reform of China’s respite service system was proposed after the comparison of respite care between China and Australia.Results Australia’s respite service demonstrated the following characteristics:(1)complete policies and regulations,and services with laws to follow;(2)clear government responsibilities leading service implementation;(3)diversified service forms focusing on service quality;(4)service guarantee norms for service implementation.Conclusion It is still in its infancy for respite care in China.It is recommended to learn from Australia’s experience and improve the respite service system through measures such as multiple forces,improved service policies,standardized service systems,diversified service forms,and service guarantees to support the sustainable development of home care.