Research in Community and Public Health Nursing (지역사회간호학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 3
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- Pages.353-364
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- 2004
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- 1225-9594(pISSN)
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- 2288-4203(eISSN)
Analysis of the Effects and Nursing Intervention of Home Health Care in Public Health Centers
보건소 방문보건사업 효과와 간호중재 분석
- Chin, Young-Ran (Korea Health Industry Development Institute) ;
- Chang, Hyun-Sook (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
- Lee, In-Sook (College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
- Published : 2004.09.01
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the types and frequencies of nursing intervention of home health care in Public Health Centers and its effects. Method: The data collection period for this study lasted from March 1 to December 31, 2003. The clients were sampled by a stratified randomized method among those who had been cared for at least 3 months. The data was analyzed by SPSS for description. ANOVA, paired t test, etc. Result: The types and frequencies of nursing intervention in major chronic health problems were significantly different. The main types of nursing intervention in hypertension and DM patients included education on disease management, regular exercise, stress management, diets, etc. CVA patients were intervened in pain control (ice or hot pack, massage), position changes, and ROM exercise. Cancer patients received imaginary or relaxation therapy, pain control (ice or hot pack, massage), hospice, etc. After the intervention, the drug compliance of hypertension (8.2 days per month) and DM patients (6.2 days per month) improved. Blood sugar levels (FBS 7.6, post partum 2hrs