성인간호학회지 (Korean Journal of Adult Nursing)
- 제19권4호
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- Pages.614-623
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- 2007
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
노인병원 간호사의 노인에 대한 지식과 태도 및 부정적 행동통제기술의 사용정도 간의 관계
Relationships among Knowledge, Attitude, and Use of Negative Control Maintenance Techniques Toward Older Adults among Nurses Working in Geriatric Hospitals
- Park, Hyang Sook (Home-based Senior Care Center, Kwangju Public Health Center in Kyunggi-province) ;
- Suh, Soon Rim (College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University) ;
- Kim, Su Hyun (College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University)
- 투고 : 2007.02.27
- 심사 : 2007.07.26
- 발행 : 2007.09.30
초록
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among knowledge, attitudes, and the use of negative control maintenance techniques toward older adults among nurses working in geriatric hospitals (n=86). Methods: Data were collected from April 4th to May 30th in 2006 by using questionnaires of Fact on Aging Quiz Part I, Aging Semantic Differential Scaling, and Control Maintenance Techniques. Results: The findings showed that the nurses displayed lack of knowledge concerning older adults and their average rate of correct answer was 45.6%. They also hold some negative bias and attitudes, especially in psychological and social aspects. The level of using negative control maintenance techniques in managing older patients' problematic behaviors was reported as the mean of 5.65 with a possible range of 0-40. Nurse's knowledge of older adults was positively associated with their attitudes toward older adults, but their knowledge and attitudes were not associated with the use of negative control maintenance techniques. Conclusion: It is necessary to provide educational programs for nurses that focus on a comprehensive understanding of aging with lifetime developmental perspectives. Further studies are needed to understand the factors associated with using negative control maintenance techniques and to evaluate the intervention programs in reducing the use of negative control maintenance techniques.
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