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Community needs assessment for nursing homes: a Taiwan study
1University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996-4180, USA.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|March 9, 2002
Summary
Community needs assessment in Taiwan reveals low awareness but high demand for nursing home services. Findings highlight a significant gap between public understanding and the need for elder care facilities.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Rapid social changes in Taiwan necessitate research into elder care.
- Growing elderly population requires evaluation of long-term care infrastructure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess community needs for nursing home services in Taiwan.
- To present the methodology and findings of a nursing home needs assessment.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive study design.
- Mailed questionnaire survey administered to residents.
- Data collected from 319 individuals across 10 towns.
Main Results:
- Low levels of public awareness regarding nursing home services.
- Limited personal experience with nursing home care.
- High expressed need and potential utilization of nursing home services.
Conclusions:
- Significant demand exists for nursing home services in Taiwan.
- Awareness and education campaigns are needed to bridge the gap.
- Future planning should address the high potential use of these services.