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Factors Influencing Geriatric Nursing Performance among Clinical Nurses

임상간호사의 노인간호수행에 영향을 미치는 요인

  • Hong, Ye Ji (College of Nursing, Ajou University; RN, Ajou University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Youngjin (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Bae, Sun Hyoung (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Kang, Minkyung (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University)
  • 홍예지 (아주대학교 간호대학, 아주대병원 ) ;
  • 이영진 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소) ;
  • 배선형 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소) ;
  • 강민경 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소)
  • Received : 2024.04.03
  • Accepted : 2024.04.29
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This descriptive research study is intended to develop practical strategies for enhancing the quality of elderly care by evaluating the levels of ageism and compassion competence among clinical nurses and their impact on geriatric nursing performance. Methods: This study involved 162 nurses who provided direct care to elderly patients in a department with many such patients. Of the 161 returned questionnaires, 150 were analyzed, excluding 11 that had insincere or missing responses. To analyze the data, a comprehensive approach was employed using the IBM SPSS 27.0 program that included calculations of frequency and percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as more complex statistical tests such as the independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and hierarchical linear regression analysis. Results: Compassion competence was significantly positively correlated with elderly care and negatively correlated with ageism. This study conclusively demonstrates that compassion competence among nurses in geriatric nursing situations plays a crucial role in provision of quality nursing grounded in understanding and respect for the elderly. Consequently, it is imperative to develop educational strategies tailored to each career stage of nursing practice to further enhance effective elderly care. Conclusion: This study conclusively demonstrates that compassion competence in geriatric nursing situations plays a crucial role in provision of quality nursing grounded in understanding and respect for the elderly. Consequently, it is imperative to develop educational strategies tailored to each career stage of nursing practice to further enhance effective elderly care.

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