The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Perception, report, and education of elder abuse in emergency medical technicians in Korea

119 구급대원의 노인학대 인식, 신고 및 교육 경험에 관한 연구

  • Chae, Myeong-Jeong (Department of Nursing, Kwangju Women's University) ;
  • Yun, Jong-Geun (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Honam University) ;
  • Kim, Bo-Young (College of Nursing.Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 채명정 (광주여자대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 윤종근 (호남대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 김보영 (경상대학교 간호대학.건강과학연구소)
  • Received : 2017.07.21
  • Accepted : 2017.08.15
  • Published : 2017.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The study investigated the perception, report, and education of elder abuse in 119 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Korea. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was distributed to 110 EMTs in K city, and 100 answers were collected from June 1 to 10, 2015. The study instrument was perception regarding elder abuse and education inventory developed by Kim and Kim. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 18.0 version. Results: The elder abuse perception score was 3.81 on a Likert 4-point scale. Physical abuse was the most common type, followed by verbal, financial, negligence, and emotional abuse. Most EMTs recognized that is important for the prevention of elder abuse, but most of them had no experience in reporting abuse. A majority of the EMTs had attended an elder abuse program and recognized the importsnce of such program. Conclusion: This study suggests the necessity of more targeted education of elder abuse prevention combined with family counseling methods and practical approach toward awareness of elder abuse.

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