Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
- Volume 8 Issue 2
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- Pages.216-223
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- 2005
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- 2765-3072(pISSN)
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- 2765-3080(eISSN)
A Comparison of Needs for Hospice Care between Families of Children and Adult with Cancer
암 환아 및 암 환자 가족의 호스피스 요구도 비교
- Kang, Kyung-Ah (Departments of Nursing, Sahmyook University) ;
- Kim, Shin-Jeong (Departments of Nursing, Hallym University)
- Published : 2005.12.03
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the need for hospice care between families of children and adults with cancer. Methods: The data was collected from 190 families of children and adult with cancer using self-rating questionnaires from December, 2004 to February, 2005. Data was analyzed using SPSS/Win program by Mean, SD and t-test. Results: The mean score of the need for hospice care in families of children with cancer was greater significantly than in families of adults with cancer (t=-2.126, P=.035). The scores of two factors among the five factors evaluated for the need for hospice care were different significantly. The mean score of control of major terminal physical symptoms' in families of children with cancer was greater significantly than the mean score of adults with cancer (t=-2.165, P=.032). The mean score of 'spiritual care to prepare for death' in families of adults with cancer was greater significantly than the mean score of children with cancer (t=-2.380, P=.018). Conclusion: For improving the quality of life for both patients and families, the hospice service program needs to consider the life cycle of patients.
목적: 본 연구의 목적은 암 환아 및 암 환자 가족의 호스피스 요구도를 비교하고 차이를 파악하는데 있으며, 이를 통해 환자의 발달주기에 따른 가족의 요구에 적절한 호스피스 간호를 제공하기 위함이다. 방법: 서술적 조사연구로서 자료수집 기간은 2004년 12월부터 2005년 2월까지였다. 연구에 대한 참여는 강요하지 않았으며 연구 참여에 동의한 가족을 대상으로 질문지를 배포한 후 스스로 응답케 하였다. 암 환자(아) 가족을 대상으로 면담하여 개발한 암 환자(아) 가족의 호스피스 요구도 측정도구[5,6]를 사용하였고 이 도구는