[Task analysis of Korean geriatric care managers].

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Healthcare Management
• Social Work

Context:

• The growing elderly population in Korea necessitates specialized geriatric care management.
• Existing job roles for geriatric care managers in Korea lack standardized descriptions.
• Understanding task elements is crucial for training and professional development.

Purpose:

• To establish a standardized job description for geriatric care managers in Korea.
• To analyze the frequency, importance, and difficulty of various task elements.
• To provide a data-driven foundation for geriatric care manager roles.

Summary:

• A survey of 38 geriatric care managers and professors in Korea utilized the DACUM method to create a job description.
• The study identified 10 duties, 34 tasks, and 105 task elements for geriatric care managers.
• Descriptive statistics analyzed the frequency, importance, and difficulty of task performance.

Impact:

• The developed job description provides a clear definition of duties and tasks for geriatric care managers.
• This research offers a validated framework for training programs and competency assessment.
• The findings can inform policy and practice to enhance the quality of geriatric care in Korea.