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A report on the regional oral health centers for the disabled in Korea (우리나라 권역장애인구강진료센터 현황과 전망)

  • Go, Hyeon-Jeong;Park, Tae-Jun;Kim, Eun-Kyong;Jo, Han-Jin;Choi, Youn-Hee;Song, Keun-Bae
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.57 no.1
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    • pp.8-17
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    • 2018
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to survey the present status of the regional oral health centers for the disabled. Material and methods : Face to face interviews with oral healthcare professionals in eight regional oral health centers and literature reviews were conducted among eight regional oral health centers for the disabled during 2, July to 30, August 2017. Results : It is necessary to establish more regional oral health centers for the disabled in area where the number of disabled person as percentage of whole region population is high. Also, all the centers appeared a lack of professional manpower including dentist, dental hygienist and anesthesiologist, equipment and facilities for the demands of patients and their guardians. It is essential for the government to improve the support system to regional oral health centers for the disabled. Conclusions : This study can be used as a reference for the countermeasure to make a new policy and activate the accessibility of dental care services in the public for the disabled.

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A Phenomenological Study on the Happy Life of Non-disabled Children (장애부모를 둔 비장애 아동의 행복한 삶에 대한 현상학적 연구)

  • Son, Kyung Sook
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.10 no.5
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    • pp.297-311
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    • 2019
  • This study attempted to reveal the essential meaning of happy life for non-disabled children with disabled parents through a phenomenological research method for non-disabled children with disabled parents using welfare centers. As a result, 76 meaningful statements related to a happy life, eight categories of 20 topics have been drawn up, and the essential meaning of a happy life for a child is 'a happy life for parents', 'a life where parents are recognized' and 'a life where parents are no different from other families,' and 'a life where a child is living happily' as an 'economically stable life' and 'a life with disabilities' As such, I believe that since this period is important for children, there is a pressing need for ways to intervene and improve awareness of the disabled and the role of life.

Exploring the Validity of Convergence between Qualifications and the Support System for Lifelong Education for the Disabled (자격과 장애인평생교육 지원체제 간 융합 타당성 탐구)

  • Kim, Young-Jun;Kwon, Ryang-Hee;Do, Myung-Ae
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.82-91
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study was to explore the prerequisites for securing the convergence validity of qualifications and the development of a lifelong education support system for the disabled. The research method consisted of the procedure of collecting and analyzing previous research literature and conducting expert meetings. The content of this study is based on the limitations and reflection of the current promotion of the qualification system for lifelong education professionals for the disabled, establishing the academic foundation and concept system for lifelong education for the disabled, designing a career development path for the professional competency of developing and operating the lifelong education curriculum for the disabled. Also, Restructuring of related institutions based on the curriculum for lifelong education for the disabled, and enhancement of qualification types for nurturing professionals for lifelong education for the disabled were suggested. As a result of the study, it was analyzed that the value and function of qualifications are very important in the comprehensive category of developing a lifelong education support system for persons with disabilities, and conclusively, the viewpoint of university foundation and the application model for nurturing professionals for lifelong education for persons with disabilities should be reviewed.

Exploring Customized Home Modification Plan for Disabled Female Single Elderly Living in Rural Area (농촌거주 장애인 여성독거노인의 맞춤형 주택개조안 모색)

  • Lee, Yeun-Sook;Park, Ji-Seon;Lee, Hak-Sung;Kim, Yun-Soo
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.71-80
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    • 2017
  • Korea is facing various social problems including single elderly household, increase in the number of disabled people and poverty rate and a difference in the proportion of males to females between urban areas and rural areas along with the advent of rapid aging society. Especially, the ratio of poor households in rural areas residing in housing which falls below the minimum housing level and most of them are in the dead zone of housing welfare. In addition, if it is impossible for them to move (relocate) to new housing, the house remodeling is the only measure for improving their housing welfare. However, we don't have enough prior relevant academic and practical experience, and house remodeling requires a series of process including prior planning construction and post-occupancy evaluation, but almost no fundamental research that provides relevant insight has been carried out. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to describe all field situations that occur in the whole customized house remodeling process for disabled female senior citizens living alone in a rural area. The remodeling process was classified into initial planning stage, field verification and adjustment stage and construction stage as the method to participate in the field directly, and any change in the remodeling plan and its causes at each stage were analyzed. As a result, some remodeling items were changed from the main viewpoint of participating parties before the beginning of construction and for reasons such as the deterioration level of housing site, limitation in building equipment and rearrangement of housing, etc., and the remodeling method and its details were developed. It was identified that constant change that occurred in the remodeling process resulted from 1) unique poor characteristics of existing housing and 2) physical condition of residents and their unique lifestyle characteristics that were two aspects required to be emphasized by customized remodeling.

Comparison of Care Cost Among Large Institution, Small Group-home and Independent Living Home for Disabled People (장애인거주시설 유형별 이용자 보호비용(care-cost) 비교)

  • Kang, Hee-seol;Kim, Yong-deug
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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    • no.37
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    • pp.345-368
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study is to compare care unit cost among large institutions, small group homes and independent living homes for disabled people. For this purpose, our study adopted cost-analysis method widely being used in the field of accounting. By the analysis on per-person and per-year unit care cost comparison, care cost of large institutions is estimated 15,000 - 20,000 thousands won, small group homes 10,000 - 11,000 thousands won and independent living homes 4,025 thousands won. By this study, discourse of 'larger size means economic efficiency' which is widely supported by politicians and bureaucrats has no grounds in the practice of Korean residential care services. This study is suggesting two folds. Firstly, small and community based homes should be preferred in the future provision policy of residential care homes for disabled people. Secondly, government grants for small community based homes should be increased to the level of amount provided on large institutions.

Correlates of the Participation of Leisure Activities, Leisure Satisfaction, and Quality of Life among Disabled People (장애인의 여가활동참여와 여가만족, 삶의 질과의 관계)

  • Nam, Hyun Joo;Lee, Hyun Ji
    • 재활복지
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.121-140
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of the this study was to investigate the association of the participation of leisure activities, leisure satisfaction and quality of life, and analyze the mediating effect of leisure satisfaction in the relationship between the participation of leisure activities and quality of life among people with disabilities. For the purpose, the data were collected by using non-random purposive and convenient sampling methods and 192 disabled people who reside in Daegu city and Kyungpook provinces filled out self-administered questionnaires for this study. Findings of the study indicated that there were statistically significant relationships among the participation of leisure activities, leisure satisfaction, and quality of life and active types of leisure activities such as physical activities, travel activities, and social participating activities were significantly related with leisure satisfaction and quality of life. In addition, the mediating effect of leisure satisfaction in the relationship between the participation of leisure activities and quality of life was statistically significant. Based on the findings of the study, possible practice implications for improving quality of life among disabled people and recommendation for further study were provided.

The Effect of Organizational Culture Perceived by Workers at Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled on Job Satisfaction : Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Customer Orientation (장애인복지관 종사자가 인지한 조직문화가 직무만족도에 미치는 영향 : 고객지향성의 매개효과를 중심으로)

  • Shin, Eun-Kyoung;Sohn, Eui-Seong
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.441-450
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    • 2022
  • This study is to find out the mediating effect of customer orientation between the organizational culture and job satisfaction of workers at rehabilitation centers for the disabled. The participants were 864 social workers at rehabilitation centers for the disabled nationwide, and data were collected through self-reported questionnaire. The results are as follows; There was a significant correlation between the organizational culture, customer orientation, and job satisfaction. Organizational culture was found to have a significant effect on job satisfaction, and customer orientation was found to significantly mediate between the two. Based on the research results, it is proposed to expand the sharing of education and experiences necessary to create an organizational culture to enhance the customer orientation of social workers.

A Study on the Competency of Workers in the Residential Facilities for a Disabled (장애인생활시설 종사자 역량에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Yoon-Ok;Yoon, Deok-Chan
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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    • v.40 no.2
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    • pp.285-312
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    • 2009
  • This study aimed to understand the competency of workers attending to the residential facilities for disabled people. Under the same conditions of residential facilities, a difference of service level to person with disabilities and of facility's operation are due to a great difference between each worker's quality and capability. The Delphi method by 26 experts panel from high rated 13 facilities was employed. According to the study result, as common competency of workers, it comes to the conclusion that workers should be endowed with the ability to settle the matter, the will to improve, and the relationship in the inside and outside, and so on,. In addition, it makes clear that required competency varies with the position and the duty of workers. These results are significant in that the systematic scheme according to individual ability is necessary to improve worker's competency attending to the residential facilities for disabled people.

Effect of parenting stress on mental health of parents raising children with disabilities through parenting efficacy: Moderated mediating effect of parenting time (장애아동 부모의 양육 스트레스가 양육 효능감을 경유하여 정신건강에 미치는 영향: 양육시간의 조절된 매개효과)

  • Ha Young Jang;Chang Seek Lee
    • Industry Promotion Research
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.175-183
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    • 2024
  • This study aims to provide basic data that can reduce the parenting stress of parents raising disabled children by verifying whether parenting time mediates the effect of parenting stress on mental health through parenting efficacy. The subjects of the survey were parents of disabled children, a total of 315 people. Data were analyzed using SPSS and SPSS PROCESS macro 4.2. Descriptive statistical analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and moderated mediation effect analysis were applied. The research results are as follows. First, the parenting stress of parents raising disabled children showed a positive correlation with parenting efficacy, a negative correlation between parenting stress and mental health, and a negative correlation between parenting efficacy and mental health. Second, parenting time moderated and mediated the effect of parenting stress on mental health through parenting efficacy. In conclusion, it was confirmed that the parenting time of parents raising disabled children plays a role in increasing the negative impact of parenting stress on mental health through parenting efficacy.

Study on the Experience and Response of Secondary Disabilities (장애인의 이차장애 발생경험 및 대응에 관한 연구)

  • Jeon, Ji-Hye;Nam, Ji-Hyun
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.151-159
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    • 2020
  • The secondary health status of the disabled is more vulnerable due to the aging of the disabled, the nature of primary disabilities, and social and environmental disability suppression and stress. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the experiences of secondary disabilities of the disabled and how they responded when secondary disorders occurred. A total of 13 people with severe disabilities with secondary disabilities were interviewed in a focus group and analyzed by applying phenomenological research methods. As a result of the analysis, people with disabilities were experiencing secondary disorders due to variations in the experiences of aging and primary disorders, management problems and life accidents in the primary disorder, misunderstanding of the labor market for disorders and health, misunderstanding of risks of secondary disorders and lack of prevention. In response, people with disabilities live alternatively between body and work, body and academic, try to prevent worsening of secondary disabilities at the individual level, continue to enter the hospital, or choose a life that puts health first. While experiencing secondary disabilities, people with disabilities experienced the threat of life, recognized life as having to endure and fought to the end, acknowledged the difference between the disabled and non-disabled people, and standed aloof from their ongoing secondary disability. It also requested institutional support. Based on the results of this study, medical-level measures, institutional support measures in the labor market, and social welfare practices were discussed.