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Needs for home care nursing in the vulnerable elderly
Ji Hyun Lee1, Younhee Jeong, Geum Ja Park
1College of Nursing, Kosin University, Busan, South Korea. jihyunlee@kosin.ac.kr
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|April 17, 2007
Summary
Elderly individuals with high visiting health needs and dysfunctional families require tailored nursing interventions. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective home care nursing in Korea.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Home care nursing is essential for the elderly population.
- Visiting health services play a critical role in supporting elderly individuals living at home.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the health status of elderly individuals.
- To evaluate the relationship between health status, visiting health needs, and family function in home care nursing.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 488 elderly individuals (≥60 years) registered with urban public health center visiting health services in Korea.
- Data were collected from July to October 2004 by visiting nurses.
Main Results:
- Health status varied significantly based on age, sex, income, perceived health, functional disorders, and existing diseases.
- Higher visiting health needs (Groups II, III, IV) were associated with lower overall health status compared to Group I.
- Severe family dysfunction correlated with poorer health status across all domains.
Conclusions:
- Nurses should prioritize elderly individuals with high visiting health needs and severe family dysfunction.
- Tailored nursing interventions are necessary for vulnerable elderly patients in home care settings.
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