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KMID : 0806120070370071166
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대한간호학회지
2007 Volume.37 No. 7 p.1166 ~ p.1176
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The Subjectivity of Attitudes Toward Life Support Care
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Choi Ji-Eun
Jung Yun
Kim Boon-Han
Jeon Hye-Won
Kim Yoon-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose:The purpose of this study was to categorize adult’s subjectivity of their attitudes towards life sustaining treatment, and thereby understand the differences among these life sustaining treatment types using Q methodology.
Methods:Q-methodology, which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of each item, was used. Thirty selected Q-statements received from 52 adults were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 7 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL pc program.
Results:Four types of attitudes toward life sustaining treatment were identified. Type Ⅰ is called one’s autonomy type. Type Ⅱ is called potentiality of resuscitation type. Type Ⅲ is called DNR (Do not resuscitation) type. Type Ⅳ is calledone’s effort type.
Conclusion:The results of the study indicate that different approaches of life support care programs are recommended based on the four types of life sustaining treatment attitudes among Korean adults.
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KEYWORD
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Life support care, Attitude
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