• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to analyze the elderly welfare facilities in Germany, which already entered into the aging society. Especially, the multipurpose and large elderly welfare facilities, where more than 50 elderly people lived, were analyzed. For this purpose, a field study was conducted between January 13 and February 3, 2005. This study tried to find out the architectural characteristics and trends of elderly welfare facility. There are about 9200 elderly welfare facilities in Germany, and about 7% of the elderly people over 65 years old live there. As for the multipurpose elderly welfare facilities, there are about 5800 facilities, 64% of the total facilities. The elderly welfare facility carries out single function at the early stage, and adds up another functions step by step. In general, the facility is managed with focusing on two main functions (care function and residential function). In a small town, the care function is the major one of the facility. However, in the city, the major functions of the facilities are both care and residential function, which are elderly residence or safeguard house.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.21-53
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• 2002

The purpose of this study is to measure the resource use of the elderly in long-term care services and to examine the effects of patient and facility characteristics on their use of resources. The data were collected from 510 old people over sixty years of age, residing in five long-term care hospitals and two skilled nursing homes during the period between December 1, 2000 and February 28, 2001. For a full sample, when the first level of RUG(Resource Use Group)-III categories were employed as the proxy of patient severity, facility characteristics, such as location, size and ownership, have large effects on the resource use measured by service intensity, whereas patient characteristics such as severity have little or no effect. The resource use is significantly high if the facility: (1) is located in rural areas (gun): (2) has mare than 200 beds; (3) is a long-term care hospital; (4) is private; and (5) has a low percentage of medical aid patients. The analysis of the resource use in each RUG-III categories, for which ADL(Ability of Daily Living) were employed as the prosy of patient severity, shows a similar result. The loose relationship between the needs of residents and the resource use seems to be closely associated with the ineffective reimbursement system for providers. The current reimbursement system has no provision for quality improvement and reimburses facilities simply according to their types: fee-for-service for long-term care hospitals, and monthly-flat-rate or full-coverage-national-aid for skilled nursing facilities. It will be necessary to develop a more reasonable reimbursement system that takes patient's severity into account and gives incentives for long-term care providers to offer cost-effective services.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.407-418
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the nurse's role performance and the perception of the importance of role among nurses practicing in a cancer care facility. Methods: A descriptive study design was applied with convenient sampling of 175 nurses working at a cancer care facility in Daegu, Korea. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from July 1, 2013 to July 5, 2013. Results: Cancer care facility nurse's role performance score was measured on average $3.23{\pm}0.64.$ Oral medication was the most frequently performed role, followed by encouragement, care related to medication, and pain management. The perception of the importance of nurse's role was measured on average $3.31{\pm}0.35$. Care related to medication was regarded as the most important, followed by transfusion, oral medication, and intravenous & intramuscular medication. Nurse's role performance was different according to nurse's age (F=3.21, p=.024) and current practice area (F=3.73, p=.012). The perception of the importance of nurse's role was different only in relation to current practice area (F=6.82, p<.001). Conclusion: Nurses practicing in oncology setting frequently involve encouraging patients and pain management. Training programs designed to facilitate frequently performed and highly regarded nurse's roles are required for nurses practicing in oncology setting.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.33-46
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of those who take care of the elderly at a long-term care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Colaizzi's phenomenological research method was applied to describe the meaning and nature of the experiences of eight workers in an elderly care facility during the COVID-19 crisis. Results: Studies have shown that these workers experienced 'fear from infectious disease' and had the opportunity to 'reflect upon life changed by infectious disease.' They also worked together to overcome the crisis by 'protect nursing home with the nurses at COVID-19 sites' and felt 'safety from the nursing home,' and experienced 'a strong sense of calling for the job' through the crisis. Conclusion: This study is the first of its kind conducted in Korea on workers in an elderly care facility. The results indicate that it is necessary to supports these workers with practical useful education, counseling, and emotional support during the epidemic.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.99-108
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• 2012

Purpose: The study was done to identify factors influencing the quality of life of elderly in non-paid or paid assisted living facilities. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaires from 634 elderly in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Measures were self-esteem, activities of daily living, depression, family support, health status, facility adaptation, care facility's quality, and quality of life. Data were analyzed using $x^2$-test, independent t-test, ANCOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 15.0 version. Results: The significant factors influencing quality of life of elderly in non-paid assisted living facilities were care facility's quality, depression, self-esteem, family support, education, and activity of daily living, which explained about 40.4% of the variance. The significant factors influencing quality of life of elderly in paid assisted living facilities were activity of daily living, depression, family support, education, care facility's quality, and facility adaptation, which explained about 83.9% of the variance. Conclusion: The results suggest that type of assisted living facilities in developing nursing interventions to improve quality of life of elderly should be considered.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.527-537
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the practice of oral hygiene behaviors and oral health status of long-term care facility residents and to analyze the factors related to salivary hemoglobin level which can predict active periodontal disease. Methods: From 30th October 2015 to 7th January 2016, a questionnaire was provided to 63 participants and their dental plaque and saliva samples were collected to assess the levels of salivary hemoglobin and dental plaque acidogenicity. In order to analyze the factors related to salivary hemoglobin level, multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Results: Toothbrushing was most frequently performed by the participants themselves (98.4%) and toothbrushing was performed after eating breakfast (81.3%). 68.8% of participants reported brushing their tongue. 35.9% of participants perceived having bad teeth, and 87.5% had high dental caries activity. The percentages of participants with hyposalivation and ${\geq}0.20{\mu}g/ml$ salivary hemoglobin level were 45.3% and 59.4%, respectively. The salivary hemoglobin level was significantly higher in the group in which stimulated salivary flow rate was ${\leq}0.70ml/min$, dental plaque acidogenicity was superior, and perceived having bad teeth (p<0.05). There was also a tendency for the salivary hemoglobin level to increase with age (p<0.05). Conclusions: Oral health status of the long-term care facility residents was still not improved, and the characteristics of salivary volume and dental plaque were important factors affecting salivary hemoglobin level. Therefore, it is necessary to operate an oral hygiene intervention program by oral health professionals in such facilities in order to provide residents with effective oral care aligned with their respective needs. Furthermore, it is necessary for caregivers to complete mandatory oral health education to improve the oral hygiene status of the long-term care facility residents.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.531-540
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• 2022

본 연구는 요양시설 종사자의 코로나 19 대응 전·후 직종별 스트레스 차이를 알아보고자 시도된 서술적 조사연구이다. 본 연구에서는 2021년 3월 22일에서 4월 25일까지 충청남도와 경기도 지역의 요양시설 종사자들에게 설문조사를 시행하였다. 총 220부의 설문지 중 206부의 설문지가 수거되었으며 자료는 t-test, One way ANOVA, chi-square test 등을 통해 분석되었다. 연구결과에서 요양시설 종사자의 코로나 19 대응 전·후 직무 스트레스 하부영역 차이를 보면 간호사는 직무요구(t=-3.90, p<.001), 직무불안정(t=-3.30, p=.002)에서 간호조무사는 직무요구(t=-2.45, p=.018), 요양보호사는 직무자율(t=-3.34, p=.001)에서 유의한 차이를 나타냈다. 따라서 코로나 19 시기에 요양시설 종사자의 직종별 직무 스트레스를 효과적으로 해결하기 위해서는 직종에 따른 스트레스 완화 프로그램을 알맞게 제공해야 한다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.6998-7004
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• 2014

이 연구의 목적은 요양시설 입소노인의 시설 만족도, 불안, 자아 존중감, 스트레스, 우울이 생활만족도에 영향을 미치는 요인은 무엇인지를 밝히려는 것이다. 이러한 연구목적을 달성하기 위하여 K시에 소재한 요양시설 입소노인 271명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 자료 분석은 SPSSWIN 18.0 프로그램을 이용하여 t-test, 일원변량분석, 상관분석 등을 실시하였고, 실증분석은 유의수준 5%에서 검증하였다. 분석결과에 대하여, 첫째, 입소노인의 성별과 연령, 교육정도, 배우자 유무에 따른 생활만족도의 차이가 있음을 알 수 있다. 둘째, 생활만족도는 서비스 만족도, 의료서비스 만족도, 시설환경 만족도, 자아존중감과 상관이 있는 것을 알 수 있다. 셋째, 자아존중감과 서비스 만족도, 시설환경 만족도가 높을수록, 가족관계 스트레스가 낮을수록 생활만족도가 높다는 것을 알 수 있다. 이러한 연구결과로 볼 때, 요양시설 입소노인의 생활만족도는 자아존중감과 서비스 만족도, 시설환경 만족도가 긍정적인 영향을 주는 중요한 요소임을 시사한 것이라 할 수 있다.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.9-22
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• 2013

Purpose: The aging population is the quickly increasing in Korea. Since 2008, the National Long term Care Insurance, a number of long term care facilities have established during short time in Korea. Especially, the environmental assessment tool is important for managing healing environment in a long term care facility for the elderly. Alzheimer's Garden Audit Tool (AGAT) is used to assess whether a garden incorporates those elements and qualities as healing outdoor space. In this paper, we discuss the benefits, limitations, and future directions of the assessment tool for long-term care facilities. Methods : The AGAT audit was done through content analysis by 5 experts from diverse discipline as post occupancy evaluation of a long term care facility located in suburban area. The expert group was asked to describe their comments for modification and improvement in application of AGAT. Results : The results of this study show that it is necessary to refine the instrument's items to better meet the needs of the criteria and items for Korean culture-friendly tool. Especially, greenhouse elements (various plants, birds etc.), multisensory experiences, users-oriented space, programmed activities in garden, and hazards on pathway has somewhat limitation as measurement to assess outdoor of long-term care facilities in Korea. Implications : Consequently, AGAT could be applicable to evaluate the outdoor space of long term care facility in Korea with culturally sensitive revision.

• 의료법학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.173-207
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• 2018

일본은 고령화가 빠르게 진전되어 이미 총 인구 중 65세 이상 인구가 차지하는 비율이 20% 이상인 초고령사회에 해당한다. 일본의 판례는 요양시설에 입소한 고령자가 사상을 당한 다수의 사안에서 요양시설의 손해배상책임을 인정하였다. 구체적인 사안들은 ①전도 또는 전락, ②배회 또는 무단외출, ③질식, ④욕창 및 ⑤이용자 간 사고의 5가지 유형으로 나눌 수 있다. 판례는 대부분의 사안에서 채무불이행책임을 중심으로 검토하였으며, 과실 또는 안전배려의무 위반을 인정하였다. 과실 또는 의무위반은 시설의 관리자 또는 직원이 입소자를 주시하고 주의를 기울일 의무를 위반한 경우 뿐 아니라, 경우에 따라서는 인적·물적 체제를 정비하지 못한 것 자체만으로도 인정된다. 특히 일본에서는 신속한 권리 구제를 위하여 손해배상에 관한 특약 조항이 있는 경우 원고는 사고 및 손해의 발생을 주장·입증하면 충분하고, 피고로서는 불가항력에 의한 사고임을 주장·입증하지 않는 한 손해배상책임을 부담한다고 하여 입증책임의 전환을 인정한다. 그런데 요양시설의 손해배상책임은 시설에서 대상자의 입소를 허락하고 서비스이용계약을 체결하는 것을 주저할 만큼 과중한 것이어서는 안 될 것이다. 이러한 점에서 일본 재판소가 상대적으로 과실상계와 소인감액을 널리 인정한 논리는 충분히 음미할 필요성이 있다. 개호사고 소송에서 법원의 판단은 구체적인 사실관계에 근거한 사례판단이지만, 개호사업자와 이용자에 대한 관계를 살펴보는 것은 향후 우리나라에서 개호사고 소송의 심리·판단 뿐 아니라 요양자의 일탈 및 사고 등을 인식할 수 있는 체제를 구축하기 위한인적·물적 체제를 구축하는 기준을 제시하는 법안을 입안함에 있어서도 시사점을 제공할 수 있을 것이다.