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http://dx.doi.org/10.15268/ksim.2022.10.2.187

A Study on the Work Importance and Work Performance of Nurses in the Dementia Relief Center  

Jang, Hyun-Jeong (Dept. of Nursing, Graduate School of Gyeongsang National University)
Ma, Rye-Won (Dept. of Nursing, Kyungnam University)
Park, Hye-Sun (Dept. of Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
Lim, Sun-Young (Dept. of Nursing, Baekseok Culture University)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine / v.10, no.2, 2022 , pp. 187-202 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : This study is a descriptive research study to establish basic data for stable operation of dementia relief center as a part of national responsibility system for dementia and to establish the role of the professional workforce. Methods : This study is a survey study involving 126 nurses working at 19 dementia relief centers. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 23.0. Results : The importance tasks that nurses think of were Dementia Diagnosis, Counseling, Register and Classification and Dementia Preventive Projects. In addition, tasks that showed high performance were in the order of Dementia Diagnosis, Counseling, Register and Classification, Management of Dementia subjects. As a result, the final items of work areas and contents included 45 subcategories of work content for eight work areas. Conclusion : Through this study, it was possible to investigate the overall work area and content of nurses at the Dementia relief Center. It is necessary to develop a work description suitable for nurses who are medical personnel specializing in dementia safety centers. It is necessary to develop a work description suitable for nurses who are medical personnel specializing in dementia safety centers. In connection with the purpose of establishing the centers for disease control and prevention, it is necessary to operate a systematic and continuous program to manage dementia patients and those with mild cognitive impairment in the community.
Keywords
analysis; dementia; nurses; work;
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