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Evaluation of Visiting Nursing Services for the Vulnerable Family in Urban Community (도시지역 취약가구의 방문간호서비스 평가)

  • Park, Kyung-Min
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.56-66
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    • 2004
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to verify a change for family nursing phenomena and satisfaction of clients of vulnerable families in an urban community. Methods: The study subjects were 711 families, randomly selected, who had chronic diseases(arthritis diabetes, stroke, hypertension, mental disease, cancer, dementia) with basic social welfare services from the nation and had disabled persons in an urban community, South Korea. The instruments used were the family nursing phenomena in Korea by ICNP and client satisfaction. Client satisfaction consisted of client satisfaction on home visiting nurses(4 Likert scales) and home visiting services(3 Likert scales). Results: The average visiting number is 3.82. The service number of education and counseling is 3.16, patient and symptom management 3.08, assessment and diagnosis 3.08, test 2.02, medication service 1.71회, dressing 1.01, referral to social welfare institute 1.00회, referral to medical service institute 0.21. In both, pre home visiting and post home visiting, the highest rated phenomenon was the 'lack of social support system' and following that 'deficit of financial management skill and support'. 'lack of family interaction in community', and 'social isolation' 'unhealthy life style' and 'inadequate care management of sick member', in that order. The percentages of phenomena besides 'deficit of financial management skill and support' decreased. The satisfaction level of clients towards the nurses was 3.27 points on a scale of 4, and the nursing services was 2.70 points on a scale of 3. Conclusion: Home visiting nursing services should continue to provide comprehensive healthcare services and support for vulnerable families, in urban communities.

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The influence of interpersonal relation of people with disability on daily life satisfaction; focusing on mediating effect of self-efficacy. (장애인의 대인관계가 일상생활 만족도에 미치는 영향; 자기효능감의 매개효과 중심으로)

  • Kweon, Oh-Hyoung;Moon, Jae-Woo
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.327-333
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    • 2018
  • This study is to find ways to improve the daily life satisfaction of people with disability through interpersonal relation and self-efficacy. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis by SPSS 21.0 were applied to 1,483 out of 4,400 of Penal Survey of Employment for the Disabled 2nd Wave. The study show that the interpersonal relation had a positive effect on self-efficacy and daily life satisfaction. Self-efficacy influenced positive effect to life satisfaction and played a mediating role between interpersonal relation and daily life satisfaction. Based on the conclusion that daily life satisfaction can be enhanced through the improvement of interpersonal relations and self-efficacy, this study made policy suggestions to improve interpersonal relations and self-efficacy.

A Study on Assistive Technology for Pediatric Therapists (소아물리치료사와 소아작업치료사의 보조공학 활용 수준 및 자신감)

  • Kim, Kyoung-A;Jeong, Dong-Hoon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: This study sought to identify the utilization and confidence in assistive technology (AT) for pediatric physical therapists (PPTs) and pediatric occupational therapists (POTs) for the purpose of improving the utilization of AT in clinics. Methods: The subjects of this study were 167 therapists (98 PPTs and 69 POTs) who work at general hospitals, welfare centers, facilities for the disabled, and special education schools in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. The frequency analysis and chi-squared test were used. Results: This study found that both PPTs and POTs recognize that AT benefits infants with disabilities; however, they show low confidence in using AT. Applications of AT are concentrated on wheelchairs for mobility and assistance with seating position, with orthotics/prosthetics for both purposes. POTs were found to use a wider variety of AT devices. While both PPTs and POTs frequently select/recommend devices, both groups are less involved with delivery methods, manufacture of devices, and education on AT use. Conclusion: These findings show the actual conditions of utilization and confidence in AT of PPTs and POTs deeply involved with AT, and emphasize that AT training is essential for pediatric treatment by comparing domestic and foreign studies.

The Influence of Disability Acceptance for People of Disability on the Life Satisfaction : Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Self-efficacy (장애인의 장애수용이 생활 만족도에 미치는 영향 : 자기효능감의 매개효과 중심으로)

  • Kweon, Oh-Hyoung
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.9 no.6
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    • pp.97-103
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    • 2019
  • This study is to find ways to improve the life satisfaction of people of disability through disability acceptance and self-efficacy. 1,505 out of 4,400 of Penal Survey of Employment for the Disabled 2nd Wave were applied for the study. Regression analysis, descriptive statistics and correlation analysis by SPSS 23.0 were applied. The study show that the disability acceptance had a positive effect on self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Self-efficacy influenced positive effect to life satisfaction and played a mediating role between disability acceptance and life satisfaction. Base on the result, this study made suggestions for necessity to operate rehabilitation and Psychological cognition integral programs and to find and attend the various programs for people of disability.

Study of Body Pressure for Adjustable Beds for Elderly (노약자를 위한 조절침대의 체압분포 연구)

  • Lee, Sae-Hwan
    • Journal of the Korea Furniture Society
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.304-318
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    • 2014
  • Bed for elderly and disabled, including the United States developed the industry Americas, and European countries, mainly in the production of products has dominated the world market. In large hospitals, and dependent products are sold at high prices. On the other hand, improvement of living standards of our country and to the advancement of residential culture of the demand for luxury products is increasing. The study of elderly Edition mattresses have been developed mainly in Europe to maximize the use of sleep can increase the efficiency of products has been studied. Due to the increase in elderly population Elderly Hospital, which is installed in the elderly silver town Edition requires the dissemination of the mattress in the bedroom several times a day resting and sleeping, eating, etc. Designing a variety of actions are needed. Edition of the elderly in Korea developed the design of bed with bed design and the manufacturer and the Institute for Ergonomics, welfare agencies and to build organic cooperation system under the direction of a professional designer to develop and you need to configure the space and the results of such actions by the distribution of cheap materials, ergonomic mattress for optimal development of behavior analysis to the need to promote the convenience of the user.

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Chronic Illnesses and Multidimensional Disability among Older Adults with Disabilities: Applying the ICF Framework (고령장애인의 만성질환과 다차원적 장애 : 국제기능장애건강분류틀(ICF)을 적용하여)

  • Cho, Sangeun
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare Studies
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    • v.48 no.4
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    • pp.91-120
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    • 2017
  • This study aimed (a) to examine the association between chronic illness and multidimensional disability(i.e., psychological/emotional functions, activity capacity, and participation frequency) among older adults with disabilities, (b) to investigate the effect of formal and informal supports on multidimensional disability, and (c) to analyze the moderating effects of formal and informal supports on the association between chronic illness and multidimensional disability. This study used 2014 Korea Welfare Panel Study(the 9th wave) data and 450 older adults with disabilities aged 50 and over were selected as the study target. The research model was analyzed by structural equation modeling using IBM AMOS 22.0. Based on the ICF framework developed by WHO, health condition was measured by the level of chronic illness; psychological/emotional functions were measured by health satisfaction, self-esteem, and depression; activity capacity was measured by ADLs and IADLs; participation frequency was measured by the total number of social activities joined; formal support was measured by the total number of formal welfare services for people with disabilities utilized; informal support was measured by perceived social support. The findings showed that the level of chronic illness was negatively associated with psychological/emotional functions among the older adults with disabilities. The informal support positively affected psychological/emotional functions and activity capacity, whereas the formal support showed the opposite result. That is, the formal support negatively influenced activity capacity and showed a moderating effect on the association between the level of chronic illness and the psychological/emotional functions in a reverse way. Based on the results, practice and policy implications for alleviating disability level among the older adults with disabilities were discussed.

An Analysis of Dwelling Environment of Public Retirement(Silver) Housing Based on Post Occupancy Evaluation (거주 후 평가(P.O.E)에 의한 공공실버주택의 거주환경 분석)

  • Bak, Da-Hye;Kim, Young-Hwa;Lee, Sang-Hong
    • Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design
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    • v.34 no.12
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    • pp.65-76
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    • 2018
  • Due to the rapid demographic and structural changes, Korea has faced a variety of social issues and quickly entered the aged society since the 2000s. In order deal with this reality, diverse types of welfare policies are emerging in the society as a whole. The government began to supply domestic public silver housing in 2016 to provide against the quickly growing aged society and now, the government is planning to supply approximately 50,000 housing by 2022 for quantitative growth of aged society, by selecting 1st and 2nd designated areas for the project additionally. This public retirement(silver) housing combines 'space' with 'service'. The lower floors are a public silver welfare Facilities and the upper floors are a housing spaces. This type of housing is to deal with requirements of rental housing residents by combining physical space with supporting service. Based on barrier-free design, the complex and unit house have safety handles and alarm bells in the bathroom, undulating washstands, bathroom sliding doors, corridor safety handles, and emergency safety exit lamps in each housing unit so the aged and the disabled can use easily and conveniently. Also, hand rails are installed and stepped pulleys are removed to promote convenience. Currently, the government is planning to increase the supply, focusing on low-income groups, such as beneficiaries of national basic livelihood and the working poor. Recognizing that the public retirement(silver) housing project is at its early stage, this study examined satisfaction, based on evaluations of real residents. This study aimed to obtain more empirical research data and apply them to public retirement(silver) house space analysis. For analysis, this study targeted Wirye public retirement(silver) housing and Magnolia public retirement(silver) housing that are in operation, and literature review, previous research review, and field survey were conducted to examine the present state. Using the questionnaires consisting of four large classification items; Block Layout, Housing Unit, Welfare Facilities, and Barrier-free Design, and sub-details, a survey was conducted to analyze residents' satisfaction. In conclusion, it is anticipated that this study would serve as basic research data about public retirement(silver) housing to increase continuously in future by analyzing public retirement(silver) housing spaces, on the basis of the analyzed data.

A Research on Actual Conditions of Visiting Nursing Program on Busan (부산지역 방문간호사업 실태에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Young-Suk;Park, Jung-Ran;Park, Hyoung-Sook;Lee, Yun-Mi
    • Journal of Home Health Care Nursing
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2004
  • Purpose: The purpose of this research is to give basic data about a way of connection to individual centers and vitalization of visiting nursing program on Busan. Method: The research is done with survey for eight hospitals. sixteen public heath centers, forty-six social welfare centers to be practised visiting nursing program on Busan for actual condition of that. Results: 1. The average nursing career is below 5-10 years. But visiting nursing career is below 3 years(70%) in hospital. public, public heath center, and heath center. 2. Hospitals coverage of visiting nursing service is city as a whole. Whereas public heath center and social welfare center covered some local area. 3. Client of visiting nursing service possess in order of alone lived elderly, person in uncomplete movement, a disabled person, and a chronic disease person. 4. The main service in visiting is patient assessment, basic nursing activity, and treatment nursing activity with medication care, B.P check, dressing, bedsore care, catheter care and exchange, fluid therapy. Particularly, the hospital runs parallel to basic care and treat care in 100%. The social service center has 65.0% in a patient assessment and basic nursing activity. 5. The concern about services connecting with other center is very high. Conclusion: Actual conditions of visiting nursing program on Busan, which is presented in this study. The results of this study will become the pillar of visiting nursing program planning and application.

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Path Model Analysis of the Maternal Childhood Attachment, Emotions, Parenting Behaviors and Children's Behavioral Problems (어머니의 아동기 애착, 정서, 양육행동과 아동의 문제행동의 경로모형 분석)

  • Kwahk, So-Hyeon;Kim, Soon-Ok
    • Journal of Families and Better Life
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    • v.24 no.6 s.84
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    • pp.95-116
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study was to validate a hypothetical path model of maternal childhood attachment, emotions, parenting behaviors, and child behavioral problems. The research was conducted with 240 sets or mothers and their children 70 mother-child teams from seven counseling organizations including the Children's Counseling Clinic, Community Social Welfare Service Center, and Welfare Service Center for the Disabled in Seoul, Incheon, and Pyeongtaek, and 170 elementary school children from Seoul and their mothers. Consequently, a total of 200 mother-child teams were selected for this study. The data in this study were analyzed with SPSS 12.0 program and LISREL 8.3 program. The result of this study is as follows: (1) Examining the path of paternal attachment and the internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems, it was noted that paternal attachment had the indirect effect of anxiety and over-protection on the path to internalizing problems and the indirect effect of anxiety also noted is that there is a full-mediation of anxiety and over-protection between paternal attachment and the internalizing problems. (2) Examining the path of maternal attachment and the internalizing problems, it was noted that maternal attachment has direct effect on the internalizing problems. Maternal attachment has the indirect effect of self-esteem depression, anxiety and over-protection on the Path, and the indirect effect of self-esteem, anxiety and over-protection. (3) Examining the path of maternal attachment and the externalizing problems, it was noted that maternal attachment has direct effect on the externalizing problems and on the path to the externalizing problems, and maternal attachment has the indirect effect of depression, the indirect effect of self-esteem and authoritarian control, and the indirect effect of self-esteem and depression.

The Influence of Disability Discrimination on Job Satisfaction of Wage Earners with Disabilities - Focused on the Multiple Mediating Effect of Mental Health - (임금근로장애인의 차별경험이 직무만족도에 미치는 영향 -정신건강의 다중매개효과를 중심으로-)

  • Song, Jin Yeong;Ryu, Kwang Soo
    • 재활복지
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.119-144
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study was to ascertain the multiple mediating effect of mental health, which is composed of depression, disability acceptance, social-economic position, life satisfaction, on the relationship between disability discrimination and job satisfaction against wage earners with disabilities. A data of 992 wage earners with disabilities which derived from the fourth wave panel data provided at Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled were utilized. SPSS 20.0 and SPSS Indirect macro was conducted, and the results were verified by SPSS 20.0 and SPSS Indirect macro. The results were as follows : (1) Depression influenced between disability discrimination and job satisfaction directly or indirectly. (2) Disability acceptance mediated between disability discrimination and job satisfaction. (3) Social-economic position mediated between disability discrimination and job satisfaction. (4) Life satisfaction mediated between disability discrimination and job satisfaction. Based on the results, Based on the results, it suggested some methods of ascent of job satisfaction for wage earners with disabilities.