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KMID : 0379220090290020477
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2009 Volume.29 No. 2 p.477 ~ p.488
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The Experiences of the Newly Admitted Elderly Residents in Nursing Home
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Goh Jin-Kyung
Hwang In-Ok
Oh Hee-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate newly admitted nursing home resident’s experience and adjustment problems in the early stage of institutionalization.
Method: In depth interviews was done on 6 elderly residents who were newly admitted. Data from the interview were analyzed using theme analysis method.
Results: Results showed that reasons for Institution admission were decreasing physical health and cognitive functioning. Residents reported that difficulties they experienced in institution life were lack of individualized care, loss of autonomy and privacy associated with the demands of group living, and loss of control over activities of daily living.
Conclusion: Efforts need to be made to maintain the residents’ decision-making and autonomy. Listening intentionally, offering choices, and promoting personal identity might be utilized to reduce relocation stress and enhance adaptation to nursing home living.
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KEYWORD
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aged, nursing home resident, experience, qualitative research
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