• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.243-251
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• 2023

Purpose: The aim of this descriptive study was to identify factors influencing quality of life among family caregivers of non-cancer patients at the end-of-life stage. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire. Participants included 172 family caregivers caring for non-cancer patients. Data were collected from April to May 2016 and analyzed with descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and a hierarchical regression analysis using the SPSS/WIN 24.0 program. Results: The mean of the participants' quality of life was 51.70±9.98. Factors influencing quality of life among family caregivers were spiritual care (𝛽=-.45, p=.021), coordination among family members or relatives (𝛽=-.27, p=.029), and psychological support (𝛽=-.04, p=.031). The explanatory power of the model was 21.0%. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that care needs; spiritual care, coordination among family members or relatives, and psychological support are important factors for family caregivers' quality of life. To improve quality of life among family caregivers who are taking care of non-cancer patients at the end-of-life stage, national systems establishing comprehensive support considering the respective care needs of patients are crucial.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.144-155
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• 2010

Purpose: This study investigated the factors affecting the quality of life (QOL) of the primary caregivers of home health care patients. Method: The subjects were 110 primary caregivers of patients who were receiving home health care from two home health care centers affiliated with general hospitals in Seoul. Data collection was conducted using five questionnaires. Results: Positive relationships were evident between QOL and social support and perceived health status of the primary caregiver. Negative relationships were evident between QOL and burden and depression. Multiple linear regression analysis for QOL revealed that the most powerful influencing factor was social support. Social support, burden, and depression explained 34.3% of the variance. Conclusion: Burden, depression, and social support are related with QOL of primary caregivers of home health care patients. Nursing intervention strategies directed at this caregiver population are needed.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.1-4
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• 2016

As advance care planning is taking center stage in the field of end-of-life care, various tools have been developed to aid in the often emotional and difficult decision-making process. Video decision support tools are one of the most promising means of assistance, of which the modus operandi is to provide more comprehensive and precise information of medical procedures to patients and their families, allowing them to make better informed decisions. Despite such value, some are concerned about its potential negative impact. For example, video footages of some procedures may be shocking and unpalatable to non-medical professionals, and patients and families may refuse the procedures. One approach to soften the sometimes unpleasant visual of medical procedures is to show less aggressive or more relaxing scenes. Yet another potential issue is that the objectivity of video decision support tools might be vulnerable to the very stakeholders who were involved in the development. Some might argue that having multiple stakeholders may function as checks and balances and provide collective wisdom, but we should provide more systematic guarantee on the objectivity of the visual decision aids. Because the decision of the modality of an individual's death is the last and most significant choice in one's life, no party should exert their influence on such a delicate decision. With carefully designed video decision support tools, our patients will live the last moments of their lives with dignity, as they deserve.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.143-152
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aims to describe and explore the experiences of visiting nurses so as to providing high-quality end-of-life care at home. Methods: Data was collected and recorded through in-depth interviews with 11 visiting nurses and transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed with qualitative contents analysis. Data were collected from April 8 to July 30, 2021. Results: The results revealed the following four themes and ten sub-themes: The main themes were 'Dignified end-of-life caring practice at home', 'Providing integrated support of end-of-life family caregivers', 'Confronting the limits of visiting nursing at the end of life' and 'Reflection on life and feeling rewarded'. Visiting nurses have performed dignified end-of-life care at home and integrated support for family caregivers. Although the visiting nurse sometimes faced the limits of visiting nursing during end-of-life care, it was surveyed that they rewarded on their lives and felt rewarding through the end-of-life nursing experience. Conclusion: Practical and systematic training is needed to positively change the end-of-life care of visiting nurses. We propose programs, such as expert counseling, to improve coping skills in end-of-life care practice at home. Additionally, we propose various institutional supports which can support the limitations of end-of-life care provision.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.227-237
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• 2021

이 연구의 목적은 노인요양 시설 입소 노인의 삶의 질에 시설 서비스가 영향을 미치는지 파악하고, 가족 지지의 매개효과를 알아보는 것이다. 연구 대상은 대구·경북 지역의 노인요양 시설에 입소하여 생활하는 노인 192명이다. SPSS 22.0 program을 활용하여 기술통계, t-test와 ANOVA, Pearson의 상관관계 분석, 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과 연령, 학력, 자녀의 경제 수준, 입소 계기, 입소 기간에 따라 삶의 질에 차이가 있었다. 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인은 연령, 학력, 자녀의 경제 수준, 입소 계기, 입소 기간 그리고 시설 서비스로 나타났으며, 가족 지지는 시설 서비스와 삶의 질의 관계에서 매개 요인으로 밝혀졌다. 요양 시설 입소 노인들의 삶의 질 개선을 위한 간호 중재 계획 수립의 정보가 될 것이다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.355-369
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• 2015

본 연구는 노인의 연명치료에 대한 태도를 유형화함으로써 생의 마지막 단계를 살아가는 노인에게 맞는 적절한 간호전략의 개발을 위한 자료를 마련하고자 시도되었다. 주관적이고 개별화된 노인의 연명치료에 대한 태도를 개관적으로 측정할 수 있는 Q 방법론을 적용하였다. 노인의 연명치료에 대한 태도는 모두 4가지 유형으로 분류되었으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 제I유형: '상황적, 자기결정권 우선형'으로 현실적 상황에 따라 연명치료의 여부를 결정하고 결정의 주체는 자신이 가장 우선되어야 함을 강하게 긍정하였다. 제II유형: '운명적, 연명치료 거부형'으로 죽음의 상황을 운명이라 생각하고 삶의 한 과정으로써 자연스럽게 받아들이며 무의미한 연명치료에 대해 강하게 거부하는 성향을 지니고 있었다. 제III유형: '회피적, 가족결정 중시형'으로 자신의 죽음에 대해 생각하는 것을 꺼리고 연명치료에 대한 결정이 본인에게 맡겨지는 것을 회피하면서 가족의 결정에 의지하려는 태도를 가진 집단이다. 제IV유형: '생명중시적, 연명치료 찬성형'으로 연령이나 현재 상황보다는 생명을 가장 중시하여 연명치료에 대해 찬성하며 끝까지 최선을 다해야 한다는 태도를 보였다. 노인들이 생의 마지막 순간까지 품위 있는 삶을 유지하도록 돕기 위해서 노인에게 맞는 적절한 간호중재법 개발에 대한 노력이 필요하리라 판단된다.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.133-137
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• 2022

A 72-year-old woman with metastatic lung cancer to bone and brain and with left external iliac vein thrombosis was under the care of a community palliative care provider. She experienced an acute pain crisis due to acute limb ischemia of the left lower limb. Goals-of-care discussions were held with the patient and her family; she prioritized symptom control and end-of-life care at home. The family and patient were aware of her short prognosis. Her complex pain was managed by the community palliative team, and her family was empowered to give subcutaneous injections. We illustrate a case showing the importance of community health services with palliative care support in providing symptom management and support to patient and family caregivers throughout the course of a life-limiting illness. It also highlights family caregivers' potential psychological distress in delivering subcutaneous injections in terminal care for a patient at home.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2016

Programs provided by the Korea Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Korean Advanced Life Support (KALS). However, programs pertinent to dental care are lacking. Since 2015, related organizations have been attempting to develop a Dental Advanced Life Support (DALS) program, which can meet the needs of the dental environment. Generally, for initial management of emergency situations, basic life support is most important. However, emergencies in young children mostly involve breathing. Therefore, physicians who treat pediatric dental patients should learn PALS. It is necessary for the physician to regularly renew training every two years to be able to immediately implement professional skills in emergency situations. In order to manage emergency situations in the pediatric dental clinic, respiratory support is most important. Therefore, mastering professional PALS, which includes respiratory care and core cases, particularly upper airway obstruction and respiratory depression caused by a respiratory control problem, would be highly desirable for a physician who treats pediatric dental patients. Regular training and renewal training every two years is absolutely necessary to be able to immediately implement professional skills in emergency situations.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.229-241
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• 2017

본 연구는 정신장애인 가족의 부담감이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향과 가족탄력성과 사회적 지지가 조절효과가 있는지 검증하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 본 연구는 서울과 경기, 인천 지역의 사회복귀시설과 정신건강증진센터에 등록된 정신장애인 가족 102명을 분석에 사용하였다. 연구결과, 첫째, 정신장애인의 가족이 그들 자녀를 돌보면서 경험하는 보호부담은 삶의 질에 부정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다, 둘째, 가족 탄력성은 정신장애인 가족의 보호부담과 삶의 질 간 관계에 있어 조절효과가 있는 것으로 조사되었으며, 하위요인 모두에서 완충효과가 있는 것으로 제시되었다. 끝으로 사회적 지지는 보호부담과 삶의 질 관계에 있어 조절효과가 있음이 입증되었다. 이를 근거로 가족탄력성 증진을 위한 정보제공의 필요성을 인식하면서, 정신장애인 가족의 사회적 지지망 강화 노력과 이들의 경제적 부담을 완화할 수 있는 제도적 차원의 지원이 필요하다는 것을 제안하였다.

• 한국농촌간호학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.23-33
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• 2022

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the effects of an integrated health improvement program for the elderly based on primary health care posts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A single group pretest-posttest design (n=16) was employed to evaluate an integrated health improvement program that took place twice a week for 11 weeks. The program was conducted in a small group of no more than 10 people in compliance with the guidelines to prevent COVID-19 infection. The program consisted of various contents such as making letters using blocks, health education, and talking about one's memories. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: Following the program, social support (Z=-3.50, p<.001) and quality of life of the elderly (Z=-3.74, p<.001) were significantly improved among depression, social support and quality of life. Conclusion: The integrated health improvement program based on primary health care posts, considered in this study, was useful to improve the social support and quality of life of the elderly in the community, and needs to be applied to a larger number of elderly people throughout the community.