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KMID : 0379220110310020243
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2011 Volume.31 No. 2 p.243 ~ p.258
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The Constructivist Study on Psychosocial Needs of Elderly Female Residents Living in Nursing Home
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Kang Jeong-Hee
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to achieve an understanding of psychosocial needs of elderly female residents living in the nursing home and their evaluation about psychosocial services from their perspectives. In-depth interview by constructivist inquiry was conducted to explore residents’ needs. Purposive sampling was used to ensure that participants could communicate verbally and share their experience of living in the nursing home. 8 female residents who cognitively intact and aged 65 or over were invited to participate in this study. Data collection was conducted from January 1 to 5 in 2008. The interviews were recorded and transcribed. Constant comparison method was used for data analysis. Levels of psychological needs were identified as four categories-satisfied needs; unmet needs; hidden needs; lack of expression of needs. While nursing home generally focuses on medical care provision, residents’ psychosocial needs tend to be relatively overlooked. The satisfaction of psychosocial needs is significant in guaranteeing well-being in later life.
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KEYWORD
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Long-term care, nursing home, elderly female residents, psychosocial needs
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