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KMID : 0607720120230040347
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2012 Volume.23 No. 4 p.347 ~ p.357
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The Experiences of Family Caregivers under the Long-term Care Insurance
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Kim Eun-Young
Lee Ga-Eon
Kim Sam-Sook
Lee Chun-Yee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of family caregivers who care for the elderly under Long-term Care Insurance.
Methods: Data were collected using focus group interviews and analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The four focus groups consisted of eight caregivers, two social workers and three nurses in B city, Korea.
Results: Five themes were identified: ‘Obtaining a care-helper certification for employment’, ‘Taking care of the elderly in their homes’, ‘Difficulties due to life changes’, ‘Difficulties due to reduced wages’ and ‘Dissatisfaction with the Long-term Care Insurance operating system’.
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that the long-term care system for family caregivers faces many systematic challenges in providing care for the elderly harmoniously in their home. To help them succeed in their tasks, Long-term Care Insurance system must offer respite and support programs to family caregivers.
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KEYWORD
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Qualitative research, Focus groups, Aged, Caregivers, Insurance, Long-term care
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