• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.307-316
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the influence of family support and death preparation on the quality of life in home care hospice patients. Methods: The study recruited 117 patients in home care hospice in four general tertiary hospitals and three general hospitals in three cities. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires from September 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 and analyzed using the statistical package IBM SPSS software version 22.0. Results: The quality of life according to the participants' general characteristics of the subjects shows a statistically significant difference between patients who live with supporters and those who do not(Z=2.96, p=.003). A statistically significant correlation was found between predictors such as family support, death preparation, and quality of life. Family support and death preparation affect the quality of life in home care hospice patients and these variables could explain 33.7% of it. Conclusion: To improve the quality of life in home care hospice patients, we should develop an intervention to enhance family support and death preparation.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.105-118
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• 2005

The purposes or this study were to compare and analyze the differences between the elderly in their own home and those in facilities in terms of their self-esteem, death anxiety, depression level and psychological characteristics. The subjects were the 386 elderly over 55 living in home and in facilities, free or paid. They had no physical or cognitive disabilities and were living in Daegu city, Kyungbuk and Kyungnam province. There were significant differences in self-esteem, death anxiety, depression level and the path to depression between the two elderly groups with the elderly in facilities showing negative aspects of psychological characteristics. The problems of caregiving for the elderly should be covered by social welfare.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.89-114
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• 2019

죽음준비교육은 단순히 미래의 죽음을 준비하는 것만이 아니라 더 행복하고 의미있는 삶을 위한 교육이다. 죽음은 인간이라면 누구나 직면하는 항구적 문제이며 개인의 가치관과 자신이 속한 사회에 따른 맥락적인 실천적 문제라는 점에서 가정 교과와의 연결고리를 찾을 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 중·고등학교 가정교과에서 적용할 수 있는 실천적 문제 중심의 죽음준비교육 프로그램을 ADDE모형에 따라서 개발하는데 있다. 연구결과 '나와 가족의 행복한 삶을 위한 죽음준비교육' 프로그램이 개발되었으며, 프로그램은 12가지의 실천적 문제와 중·고등학교 학교 현장에서 활용할 수 있는 죽음준비교육 교수·학습 과정안을 포함하고 있다. 가정과 죽음준비교육 프로그램이 가정과 수업에서 청소년이 죽음을 자신의 삶에 자연스럽게 받아들여 가치 있는 죽음을 위한 의미 있는 일상의 삶을 실천하게 하는 교육 자료로 활용되길 기대한다. 후속 연구로 가정교과에서의 죽음준비교육에 대한 학생들의 요구도 조사와 현장에서 교수·학습 과정안을 실행하여 효과를 검증하는 연구를 제언하는 바이다.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.251-262
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the extent to which in-hospital-based home health nurses' perceptions and anxiety about death following terminal care, affects their attitudes toward terminal care. Methods: The subjects were 128 advanced practice nurses working in hospital-based facilities for home health care, located in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, and Incheon Metropolitan City. Data were collected from May 3, 2019, to June 3, 2019, using structured questionnaires, on terminal care and related variables based on the literature. Data were analyzed by performing the Student's t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multivariable stepwise regression using the SPSS Version 25.0 program. Results: The scores of the attitudes toward terminal care of home health care nurses was 3.25 points out of a possible 4 points. Factors affecting nurses' attitudes toward terminal care were their concern about death(β=0.45, p<0.001), religion(β=-0.26, p=0.001) and the anxiety of others about dying(β=-0.23, p=0.003), which explained 32.0% of the observed variance concerning the factors affecting nurses' attitudes toward terminal care. Conclusion: Through this study, concern about death, anxiety about how other people process dying, and religion, were found to be associated factors. The more concerned the nurses were about death and the less their anxiety about how others process dying, the better the home health care nurses' attitude toward implementing terminal care.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2016

Purpose: This study reviewed what the location of death (LOD) means as an outcome and how to use LOD to assess end-of-life (EOL) care. This study also examined the reason why LOD is significant for the quality of EOL care. Methods: A literature review was performed, using LODs and home deaths as outcomes in the field of EOL care, and analyzed the findings associated with key fields in regards to LOD. Results: Palliative care research used LOD, in particular, hospital death (versus home death) as a significant outcome when examining cost savings, quality of life care, and patient and family preferences. Based on substantial evidence from previous research, home hospice or continuous palliative care in non-hospital settings (i.e. homes, nursing homes) have been designed and available for dying patients in developed countries. Conclusion: The LOD delivers practical significance as an outcome for diverse reasons. In-depth examination on LOD in South Korea is needed despite limitations to interpretation of its meaning in the country.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.567-579
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• 2022

본 연구의 목적은 한국과 미국의 자택 임종률 차이에 영향을 미치는 요인을 호스피스 제도 측면에서 파악하여, 사람들이 선호하는 자택임종 증가를 위한 호스피스 제도 개선 방안을 모색하는 것이다. 연구방법은 한국과 미국의 호스피스 제도를 대상으로 사례연구 접근방법 중 하나인 최대유사체계를 활용하였다. 연구결과, 양국 모두 공보험에 의해 운영되고 있었고, 서비스를 받을 수 있는 시점과 호스피스 대상 환자임을 의사 2명으로부터 확인받는 절차는 동일하였다. 반면 주요 차이점은 한국은 주로 입원형 호스피스를 이용하지만 미국은 대다수가 '일반가정형'을 이용하고 있었고, 호스피스 보조원 및 가사 도우미 서비스 등을 통해 가정 내 일상생활에 대한 돌봄도 지원하고 있었다. 또한 환자를 돌보는 가족 등을 대상으로 보호자 휴식을 위한 '단기입원형'을 운영하고 있었고, 호스피스 대상 질환에는 제한이 없었다. 따라서 사람들이 선호하는 자택임종 증가를 위한 호스피스 제도 개선 방안은 가정형 호스피스의 서비스 범위 확대 및 활성화와 더불어 가정 내 일상생활에 대한 돌봄과 보호자 휴식을 위한 서비스 제공 등이 필요하며, 호스피스 대상 질환에도 제한이 없어야 할 것이다.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was performed to identify nursing college students' attitudes towards death and was conducted as a pre-investigation to prepare them for coping with terminally ill patients in their clinical practice. Methods: The subjects consisted of 321 nursing students. Their attitudes towards death were measured by using the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale(CLFODS). The data obtained were analyzed by using the one-wayANOVA and Duncan's multiple test using the SAS 9.2 soft ware program. Results: The mean CLFODS score was 2.99. Among the 4 subscales, there were significant differences among the students with respect to grade, indirect experience of death, social isolation, daily life stress, and suicidal ideation in the past year. Conclusion: A negative attitude towards death was observed in the psychosocial characteristics, with indirect experience of death, social isolation, daily life stress, and suicidal ideation in the past year. It is necessary to educate students on how to care for dying patients before clinical practice. This education can be carried out by developing a death education program after considering the above mentioned psychosocial characteristics noted in this study.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.186-196
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• 2015

This research comprehended the fundamental cause of elderly nursing home residents' negative feelings of loneliness, depression, fear, and loss of self-usefulness as existential issue, since they already went through loss, death of loved ones, geriatric disease and disability. The purpose of this research is to explore how existentialism and existential psychotherapy theory of Irvin D. Yalom can be applied to nursing home environment design, and to suggest design directions. Based on his framework of human's ultimate interest, death, freedom followed by responsibility, isolation, and meaninglessness, interior design suggestions and applicable spaces were presented. Four cases from Australia, Denmark, Japan and Korea were analyzed according to design suggestions to grasp the current situation and to draw further proposition. The conclusions are as follows. (1)Environment should support nursing home residents to resolve existential issues. (2)Death is the least supported issue on all of the cases. Environmental elements that can induce residents to think and discuss on death, hospice program and space for memorial service is necessary. (3)Regarding to freedom, the environment should support resident's disability to maintain independence as much as possible and residents autonomy and decision should be respected. Single/double rooms, motorized bed, free and safe usage of kitchen and garden are necessary. (4)For isolation, Space and time for meditation should be provided. (5)To find meaning of life, environment should support residents in both physical and cognitive aspect so that they can contribute to others. Space for hobby is necessary for continued creativity and self-realization.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.216-227
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed at understanding terminal care provided in nursing homes. Method: An interview survey with staff in charge of terminal care was conducted in 97 nursing homes using questionnaires. The questionnaire was reviewed by 3 experts and pretested at 5 facilities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test. Result: Dyspnea was the most prevalent symptom predicting death. The most prevalent services were vital sign check for physical care, providing services by talking despite an unconscious state for psychosocial care, and respecting the faith of the elder for spiritual care. Employment of a registered nurse showed a significant difference in tube feeding (p=.035), analgesic administration (p=.022), informing the elder of end-of-life state (p=.020), helping an elderly person say good-byes through a visit with friends and acquaintances (p=.023), and helping express feelings related to death (p=.002). Lack of service was noticed for elderly resident, family, and staff after death of an elder. Problems related to terminal care were indifference of family members, difficulty in obtaining medical prescription, difficulty in predicting death, and so forth. Conclusion: Terminal care must be improved by making specific guidelines and it must become a part of nursing home evaluation.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.283-299
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• 2013

본 연구는 좋은 죽음의 의미가 무엇인가에 대한 질문을 가지고 지역사회에 거주하는 65세 이상의 노인을 대상으로 하여 '좋은 죽음이 무엇이라고 생각 하십니까?' 라는 연구 질문으로 시작 하였다. 지역에 거주하는 65세 이상 노인 350명을 대상으로, 2010년 9월부터 2011년 2월 까지 5개월에 걸쳐 '좋은 죽음이 무엇이라고 생각하십니까?'라는 단일질문에 대해서 인터뷰를 하였다. 전사된 인터뷰 자료를 내용 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 노인들이 인식하는 좋은 죽음의 하위범주는 '배우자와 비슷한 시기에 함께 하는 죽음', '어느 누구에게 폐치지 않는 죽음', '다른 사람에게 좋은 사람으로 기억되는 죽음', '적당한 수명을 누리는 죽음', '명을 다하는 죽음', '내 집에서 맞이하는 죽음', '편안한 죽음', '잠자는 듯한 죽음', '아프지 않는 죽음', '임종과정이 길지않는 죽음', '준비된 죽음', '삶의 최선을 다하고 맞이하는 죽음', '삶을 즐기고 맞이하는 죽음', '베푸는 삶을 살고 가는 죽음', '신앙 속에서의 죽음', '자손이 잘되는 것 보고 가는 죽음'등 16개의 하위 범주가 도출 되었으며, 이는 다시 '주변사람을 배려하는 죽음', '천수를 누리는 죽음', '내 집에서 맞이하는 죽음', '편안한 모습으로의 죽음', '준비된 죽음', '원하는 삶을 누리다 가는 죽음' 등 6개의 범주로 묶여졌다.