The TLC model refers to two frameworks related to nursing and patients’ well-being. One view supports the definition of Tender, Loving Care, while another corresponds to Time for Living and Caring (Lund et al.,2014). Two different representations of acronyms present the same thing related to the ethical relationship between patients and nurses. The TLC model could be used in different ways for organizing and improving performance. Firstly, the TLC model could be implemented in palliative caregiving. Jerant et al. (2004) propose the TLC model of the organization directed to care of terminally ill gerontological patients aiming to improve life quality before anticipated death.
According to this model, palliative care should be timely and team-oriented, which helps nurses, social workers, and trained laypersons be involved and avoid prolonged patient suffering (Jerant et al., 2004). Moreover, it should be longitudinal, requiring a balance between palliative and curative measures (Jerant et al., 2004). Lastly, Jerant et al. (2004) state that it should be collaborative and comprehensive, containing cooperation between patients, family members, careworkers, and complete analysis. Even though this model is designed for palliative care, basic principles of the system could be applied in other spheres.
The TLC model introduced by Lund et al. (2014) offers a slightly different focus in work by covering two sides of the model Firstly, this view considers the well-being of the patient and the personal circumstances and productivity of health workers (Lund et al., 2014). Secondly, caregivers utilize their time concerning their goals and achievements by following offered schemes (Lund et al., 2014). Moreover, as Lund et al. (2014) mentioned, the TLC model targets maximizing gain and minimizing loss by accurate planning and time use. Along with that, this model is a way for caregivers to reflect and analyze their actions and rate their satisfaction level. Thus, this implementation helps increase caregivers’ productivity and flexibility.
References
Jerant, A. F., Azari, R., & Nesbitt, T. S. (2004). The TLC Model of Palliative Care in the Elderly: Preliminary Application in the Assisted Living Setting.The Annals of Family Medicine, 2(1), 54–60.
Lund, D. A., Utz, R. L., Caserta, M. S., Wright, S. D., Llanque, S. M., Lindfelt, C., Shon, H., Whitlatch, C. J., & Montoro-Rodriguez, J. (2014). Time for Living and Caring: An Intervention to Make Respite More Effective for Caregivers. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 79(2), 157–178.