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Elderly Workers Living in Urban Areas and Their Experiences in Managing Health
Yoo Rim Kweon, Miyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2016;28(5):514-524.   Published online October 31, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2016.28.5.514
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to describe the reported experiences of health management among twenty elderly workers living in urban areas.
METHODS
Corbin and Strauss's grounded theory approach was used to capture the meaning of health management. Theoretical sampling technique was used in the interviews. Using open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, data were collected and analyzed simultaneously.
RESULTS
The core category was ‘pursuing health to take root in the workplace.’ Four stages of the elderly workers' health management were identified as ‘awareness of health changes’, ‘having the will to be healthy’, ‘utilization of health care resources’, and ‘reorganization of health habits.’ However, when the elderly workers reported limited capacity to manage their health, then two new categories were described: ‘awareness of health changes’ and ‘settlement with current health.’ CONCLUSION: To the elderly workers the concept of working was equated with being healthy. Further, the participants reported having a future oriented view of health and sought health to extend their working lives. The specialized intervention of health management targeting elderly workers in the settlement stage of current health habits should be provided.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of study was to describe operation room nurses' ethical values in relationship to the attitude and meaning of life toward organ transplantation in brain death.
METHODS
This study used a descriptive correlational survey design. Participants were 174 nurses who had attended to organ transplantation surgery in brain death more than once. Data were collected from September 1 to 11, 2015 and were analyzed using independent t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression with SPSS 22.0.
RESULTS
Educational level, attitude on organ transplantation in brain death, and meaning of life were significant variables predicting the level of nursing ethical value, accounting for 82.6% of the variability.
CONCLUSION
Continued education and self-development programs should be encouraged for operating room nurses to establish professional nursing ethics as well as positive meaning of life and attitude toward the organ transplantation in brain death.

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  • Influencing Factors of Death Perception and Self-efficacy on Meaning in Life in Nurses who Experienced End of Life Care
    Hee Jung Hong, Sung Hee Choi, Bok Soon Shin
    The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing.2023; 26(1): 49.     CrossRef
  • Types of Perception toward Ethical Issues in Perioperative Nurses: Q-Methodological Approach
    Jin Nam Kim, Seok Hee Jeong
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2018; 48(6): 679.     CrossRef
  • Influence of Information Literacy and Perception of Patient Data Privacy on Ethical Values among Hospital Clinical Nurses
    Hyung-Eun Seo, Eun-Young Doo, Sujin Choi, Miyoung Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2017; 23(1): 52.     CrossRef
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The 'Good Nursing' Experienced by Hemodialysis Patients
Eun Yi Yeom, Miyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2014;26(3):275-286.   Published online June 30, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.3.275
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning and essence of good nursing from the perspective of patients undergoing hemodialysis.
METHODS
The data were collected through in-depth interviews of five hemodialysis patients who have been dialyzed for one year or longer. The data analysis was conducted using the Giorgi's phenomenological method.
RESULTS
The findings included six constituents and 13 sub-constituents. The six constituents were 'prompt and skillful response to mitigate distress', 'careful attention to provide relief', 'individualized education to promote self-management', 'an intimate relationship to regain isolated ego', 'warmhearted support to encourage strength to live in a exhausting life', and 'providing of comfortable environment to maintain stability'.
CONCLUSION
From the perspective of the hemodialysis patients, the concept of good nursing should stem from the integration of nurses' scientific knowledge, expert skills, and moral sensitivity. The finding suggests that strategies to develop nursing interventions for hemodialysis patients will be required on the basis of understanding of their sociocultural contexts and familism.

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    Eunji Yim, Mijin Yun, Sohyune Sok
    BMC Geriatrics.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Anxiety, Nursing Satisfaction Level, and Experience of Users of The General Health Checkup Center: A Mixed Methods Study
    Eun Kook Kim, Hyejin Hyun, Yeon Jeong Heo
    Journal of Korean Association for Qualitative Research.2024; 9(3): 242.     CrossRef
  • The effect of using vapocoolant spray for pain reduction in arteriovenous fistula cannulation among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized control trial
    Kyungmi Lee, Dohee Kim, Hyunyoung Lee, Euna Lee
    Applied Nursing Research.2023; 71: 151674.     CrossRef
  • Healthy life of Korean patients with chronic kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis: A situation-specific nursing theory
    Jinhyang Yang, Myung-Ok Cho, Haeok Lee
    Applied Nursing Research.2022; 65: 151584.     CrossRef
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    Jin-Na Jang, Sunjoo Boo, Sun Hyoung Bae, Jeong-Ah Ahn
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2022; 34(2): 205.     CrossRef
  • Nurses' perspectives of the patient care experience assessment items using importance–performance analysis
    Hyo Jin Kang, Soyoung Yu
    Journal of Nursing Management.2022; 30(7): 3247.     CrossRef
  • Patients' and Nurses' Perceptions of What Constitutes Good Nursing Care: An Integrative Review
    Kyungmi Lee, Su Hyun Kim
    Research and Theory for Nursing Practice.2020; 34(2): 144.     CrossRef
  • Development of the Patient Caring Communication Scale
    Myoung Lyun Heo, Sook Bin Im
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2019; 49(1): 80.     CrossRef
  • Predictors Influencing of Medication Adherence in Hemodialysis Patients
    Hana Kim, Eunha Kim
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(3): 283.     CrossRef
  • Chronically Ill Patients' Perception of Hospital Nurses
    Byoung-Sook Lee, Mi-Aie Lee, Yong-Sook Eo
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2018; 48(3): 311.     CrossRef
  • Influence of Experiencing Verbal Abuse, Job Stress and Burnout on Nurses' Turnover Intention in Hemodialysis Units
    Sun-ae Joung, Kyung-Yeon Park
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2016; 22(2): 189.     CrossRef
  • Hemodialysis Patients' Experience of Adapting to Dietary Therapy
    Eun Kyung Yang, Il-Ok Kim
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2016; 28(3): 323.     CrossRef
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The Relationship of Gender Role Conflict and Job Satisfaction upon Organizational Commitment in Male Nurses
Kyoung Ju Lee, Miyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2014;26(1):46-57.   Published online February 28, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.1.46
PURPOSE
This study was to investigate the influence of male nurses' gender role conflict and job satisfaction on their organizational commitment.
METHODS
Data were collected through a mixed method design using structured questionnaires (N=162) and a sequential qualitative interviews (N=8) from 2nd October, 2012 to 7th February, 2013. Data analysis included t-test, ANOVA, regression with SPSS/WIN 19.0 program and a qualitative thematic analysis.
RESULTS
Factors affecting participants' organizational commitment were job satisfaction and marital status which accounted for 36.2% of the total variance. In particular, low job satisfaction was not correlated with low organizational commitment despite lower job satisfaction. Three main themes connoting meanings of ambivalence were extracted from the data: desiring for the better future in spite of the current difficulty, strengthening their masculinity in tandem with complementing femininity in the midst of gender role conflict, leading their organization at times, and enduring hard work with responsibility for raising their family as a head of household.
CONCLUSION
The findings indicate that male nurses' adjustment to the organization is controlled by ambivalence. It is essential to understand sociocultural contexts of male nurses as a minority in nursing fields for further research.

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    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2025; 31(1): 120.     CrossRef
  • Male nurses’ adaptation experiences after turnover to community institutions in Korea: A grounded theory methodology
    Ja-Sook Kim, Suhyun Kim, Hyang-In Cho Chung, Sally Mohammed Farghaly
    PLOS ONE.2024; 19(5): e0302819.     CrossRef
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    Islam Al-Oweidat, Ghada Abu Shosha, Tasneem Abu Baker, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
    BMC Nursing.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Intention of Clinical Nurses in Korea: A Cross-sectional Study
    Jieon Hong, Yunsoo Kim, Kyu Eun Lee
    Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2023; 48(4): 382.     CrossRef
  • The Influence of Role Conflict, Head Nurses' Super Leadership, and Nursing Organizational Culture on Organizational Commitment of Male Nurses
    Mingi Chang, Yujeong Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2022; 28(5): 558.     CrossRef
  • Factors Influencing Organizational Commitment of Nurses at an Infectious Disease Hospital of COVID-19
    Su Hee Moon, Min Hye Kim, Doo Young Kim, Yoon Ji Ryu, Soo Joung Lee, Jin Nyoung Jang, Mi Yeoul Jung, Yoon Ju Cho, Hyo Jeong Choi
    Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing.2022; 15(2): 39.     CrossRef
  • Clinical Work and Life of Mid-Career Male Nurses: A Qualitative Study
    Soo-Yong Shin, Eun-Ju Lim
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(12): 6224.     CrossRef
  • Analysis of Male and Female Nurses’ Attitudes toward Nurse Uniforms in South Korea: The Functional, Expressive, and Aesthetic (FEA) Framework
    Seon Mi Jang, Sae Eun Lee, Jeong-Ju Yoo
    International Journal of Costume and Fashion.2021; 21(1): 25.     CrossRef
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    Kwang-Min Choi, Mi-Kyeong Jeon
    Journal of Acute Care Surgery.2021; 11(2): 71.     CrossRef
  • The Mediating Effect of Spirituality between Nurses' Empathy and Elderly Care Performance in the Long Term Care Hospitals
    Heeok Park, Eun Kyung Kim, Kyoung Ja Moon, Min Ji Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing.2020; 31(1): 34.     CrossRef
  • Conflicts Experienced by the Nurses in Hospital Nursing Organizations
    Sung-Bok Kwon, Hwa-Young Ahn, Myung-Hee Kwak, Suk-Hyun Yun
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2019; 25(5): 499.     CrossRef
  • Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment in the Relationship between Professional Identity and Job Satisfaction
    Seonghyun Yoo, Myoung Soo Kim, Hyoung Sook Park
    Journal of Health Informatics and Statistics.2019; 44(4): 339.     CrossRef
  • The Effect of Appreciative Inquiry on Positive Psychological Capital and Organizational Commitment of New Nurses
    Hyunju Kim, Young Hee Yi
    Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing.2019; 12(3): 13.     CrossRef
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    Hyo-Ja An, Hyun-Ju Park
    Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.2018; 25(1): 33.     CrossRef
  • Male Nurses' Experiences of Being Rejected in Nursing Practice
    Gyeong Hye Choi, Hyeon Ju Kim, Joo Hyun Kim, Eun Sook Nam, Hye Jin Hyun, Hyun Wook Kang, Sung Ja Yoon, Hyun Jeong Son, Hyun Jeong Kim, Ah Rm Whang, Won Hee Kim
    Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2018; 24(1): 16.     CrossRef
  • Relationship of Gender Role Conflict and Job Satisfaction to Turnover Intention for Men in Nursing
    Ha-Man Hwang, Myung Ja Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2017; 23(1): 32.     CrossRef
  • A Prediction Model on the Male Nurses' Turnover Intention
    Su Ol Kim, Younhee Kang
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2016; 28(5): 585.     CrossRef
  • An Adaptation Experience of Male Nurses at General Nursing Unit
    Ji Hye Kim, Kwang Ok Park, Jong Kyung Kim, Ha Jeong Yun, Jin hee Lee, Eun Kyung Cho, Soon Hee Kim, Yeon Hee Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2016; 22(5): 496.     CrossRef
  • The Types and Characteristics of the Male Nurses Perceived by Female Nurses : An Application of Q- Methodology
    Ji-Suk Seong, Eun-Yi Yeom
    Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2016; 17(1): 572.     CrossRef
  • The Relationship among Practice Environment, Organizational Justice, and Job Satisfaction of Male Nurses
    Mi-Kyoung Cho, Chul-Gyu Kim
    Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2016; 25(3): 177.     CrossRef
  • Adaptation Experiences of Male Students in the Department of Nursing
    Seong-Hyuk Kim, Soon-Young Kim
    Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2016; 17(8): 113.     CrossRef
  • Nursing Jobs and Gender in our age of convergence: Research on Male Nurses
    Ja Hyun Shin, Myoung Hee Seo, Myung In Lee
    Journal of Digital Convergence.2016; 14(3): 287.     CrossRef
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    Young-Shin Lee
    Journal of Digital Convergence.2016; 14(3): 13.     CrossRef
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    Journal of muscle and joint health.2015; 22(3): 195.     CrossRef
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Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Menstrual Pain, Dysmenorrhea, and Academic Stress in Women College Students
Seung Ok Ro, Hea Young Lee, Jaeon Lee, Miyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2013;25(3):356-364.   Published online June 30, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2013.25.3.356
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of auricular acupressure on menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea and academic stress among college students.
METHODS
A non-equivalent pretest-posttest design was used. Participants were 57 female students recruited from one college. The treatment group (n=30) received an auricular acupressure on a valid zone and the control group (n=27) received an auricular acupressure on an invalid zone (placebo). The independent t-test and chi2-test were used to examine group differences by using SPSS/Win18.0.
RESULTS
Subjects in the treatment group reported much less menstrual pain of premenstrual day (p=.001), 1st day (p<.001), 2nd day (p=.003), and dysmenorrhea (p=.003). Of significance, participants in the treatment group reported much less academic stress (p=.049) following auricular acupressure.
CONCLUSION
The findings support that auricular acupressure is effective in controlling menstrual pain and academic stress related to menstruation. As the method is simple it would be useful for women students to be taught and encouraged to utilize this method to mitigate the symptoms related to menstruation through self care.

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    Youngmi Chun, Sangyoun Park
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  • Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Menstrual Pain, Difficulties in Daily Life, Negative Feelings and Autonomic Nervous Responses in Female College Students
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    Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science.2015; 17(2): 159.     CrossRef
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Nurses' Experiences of Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) by the Narrative Inquiry
Mi Kyung Woo, Miyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2013;25(3):322-331.   Published online June 30, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2013.25.3.322
PURPOSE
This study was conducted to understand the meaning of the DNR experiences of nurses.
METHODS
The data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and field records with five nurses from November 2009 to February 2011. The data were analyzed using narrative inquiry methodology.
RESULTS
Three fundamental themes were derived from data analysis as following: 'faithfulness to care for comfort,' 'helping for peaceful farewells between the patient and the family,' 'reflecting one's lives with a collision of feeling toward the death.' CONCLUSION: The results indicate that nurses take a role of an advocate in caring for DNR patients and being concerned about their families' conflict and anguish. In addition, this study indicates the importance of education on living will, advanced directives and preparation for the death tailored to the public including healthcare professionals.

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    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2020; 17(23): 8899.     CrossRef
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    Kye Ha Kim, Sun Jin Jeong
    Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2019; 21(2): 61.     CrossRef
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    Eun Young Lee, Sung Rae Shin
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2019; 31(5): 540.     CrossRef
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    Shin-young Ha, Jun-Ah Song
    Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2018; 20(3): 217.     CrossRef
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    So Yeon Park, Hyeon Ok Ju, Ga Eon Lee
    Child Health Nursing Research.2017; 23(3): 364.     CrossRef
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    Eun-Ho Ha, Kyoung-Soon Hyun
    Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2017; 29(5): 484.     CrossRef
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    Ji Yun Lee, Yong Mi Lee, Jae In Jang
    The Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care.2017; 20(2): 122.     CrossRef
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    Jaewon Park, Jun-Ah Song
    Journal of Transcultural Nursing.2016; 27(6): 574.     CrossRef
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    Mun Jung Ko, So-Hyun Moon
    Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2016; 25(4): 327.     CrossRef
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The Impact of Acculturation and Social Support on Mental Health among Korean-American Registered Nurses
Kumsook Seo, Miyoung Kim, Gunjeong Lee, Jinhwa Park, Jungmin Yoon
Korean J Adult Nurs 2013;25(2):157-169.   Published online April 30, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2013.25.1.157
PURPOSE
This study was to examine the impact of acculturation and social support on the mental health among Korean-American registered nurses.
METHODS
Data were collected with a convenience sample of 203 Korean-American registered nurses living in New York state and New Jersey state from 8th May to 25th August in 2012. The structured questionnaires measured the degree of acculturation, social support, and mental health. Data analysis was conducted using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation efficient, and Stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
Lower level of integration and higher level of marginalization were associated with the lower mental health. Social support was also positively related to mental health and had mediating effect on the relationship between acculturation and mental health. The five variables, including participants' educational background, work shift, integration, marginalization, and social support were significant to predict the level of mental health among Korean-American registered nurses, accounting for 41% of the variability.
CONCLUSION
The results imply that higher level of social support and strong identity of both home and host culture will enable Korean-American registered nurses to maintain sound mental health.
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Prediction of Depression among Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment Living in the Community
Kyung Rim Shin, Younhee Kang, Miyoung Kim, Dukyoo Jung, Eliza Lee
Korean J Adult Nurs 2012;24(2):171-182.   Published online April 30, 2012
PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify depression and its predictors among Korean community-dwelling elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
METHODS
Secondary data analyses of the data collected by the "Study on tailored integration program for reinforcing cognitive and physical function of the frail elderly. The study used data from one-to-one interviews using structured questionnaires. The subjects were 346 community-dwelling elderly who visited a healthcare center in Seoul, Korea. A descriptive correlational study design was utilized to explore depression and its predictors including physical factors and psychosocial factors among the elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Data were analyzed using t-test, Pearson's correlation, and hierarchical regression.
RESULTS
Mean score of depression was within normal limit 11.61+/-6.69. Somatic symptoms, negative life events (severity), social support were shown as significant predictors of depression. The most influential predictor for depression was somatic symptoms (beta=.340, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
To prevent and relieve depression in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment, nursing intervention strategies which consider well-balanced physical and psychosocial aspects are needed. In particular, a specific nursing intervention strategy is required to improve physical health of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
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The Academic Work and Life Experience of Newly Appointed Professors of Nursing Science
Eun Ju Lim, Miyoung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2012;24(2):149-159.   Published online April 30, 2012
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to understand the life of newly appointed professors of nursing by exploring the meaning and essence of their academic work and life experience.
METHODS
The participants consisted of 11 newly appointed female full-time professors with less than five years of experience who had been purposely sampled from three or four-year nursing colleges. Data were collected from October 2010 to December 2011 through the face-to-face interview and phone interview. Thematic analysis was conducted using hermeneutic phenomenological methodology.
RESULTS
The findings were classified into seven themes: 'Starting feeling hope and delight', 'putting sustained energy into lecturing and training', 'struggling in the tense atmosphere where assessments are often conducted', 'gaining courage in an associated relationship network', 'experiencing confusion of the identity as a professor', 'seeking compromise, handling their work and housework', and 'shedding new light on reality with self-awareness'.
CONCLUSION
This study is significant in that it offered the foundation for the creation of human resources networks and mentoring programs that help newly appointed professors to effectively adjust to university society on the basis of the sympathetic understanding of and support for their life.
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Community-dwelling Elderly Compared to Elderly with Normal Cognitive Function
Kyung Rim Shin, Younhee Kang, Dukyoo Jung, Miyoung Kim, Jeongsoo Kim, Mijung Kim, Minjung Kim
Korean J Adult Nurs 2011;23(1):40-49.   Published online February 28, 2011
PURPOSE
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a group of community-dwelling elderly and to determine if there were differences in general characteristics, activities of daily living (ADL), perceived health status (PHS) between the MCI group and group of elderly with normal cognitive function.
METHODS
This study utilized a descriptive survey design. Six hundred and five subjects over the age 65 were recruited from an S public health center, Seoul. Data were gathered through a variety of instruments: MoCA-K, K-MMSE, K-MBI, S-IADL, and PHS scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS/WIN 18.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square test and t-test.
RESULTS
The prevalence of MCI among the subjects was 46.0%. Differences in IADL, PHS, age, education, sex, and residing with a spouse were statistically significant between groups. The MCI group had lower IADL, lower PHS, were older, and had lower educational levels than the group with normal cognitive function. Further, the MCI group was less likely to live with a spouse.
CONCLUSION
It is suggested that MCI group should be targeted in developing and implementing nursing strategies to prevent dementia and improve the elderly cognitive function.
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Experience of Belongingness at Apprentice Course for Advanced Practice Nurse: Learning-connected Process
Miyoung Kim
J Korean Acad Adult Nurs 2010;22(4):395-407.   Published online August 31, 2010
PURPOSE
This study was to explore the process of belongingness experienced during the apprentice course for advanced practice nurses. METHODS: Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 15 people, who attended the apprentice course for advanced practice nurse, from three schools in Seoul from Jan. 19 until Feb. 25, 2010. The constant comparative method was adapted for data analysis. RESULTS: The core category of this study was the 'learning-connected process' and this process was categorized into three stages. These stages were: going along with the atmosphere, exchanging, and integrating. During the course, the 'uncomfortable participation' as the central idea meant a sense of responsibility and a tension about practice learning of the participant and was influenced by the quality of interaction and the distinct instruction of learning contents. Belongingness was characterized by the Joyful and happy participation which linked to the motivation of new learning opportunities. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that there is a process to belongingness and a close relationship between belongingness and learning. Further studies would suggest exploring the components of belongingness, a concept analysis and incorporating the belongingness scale with other qualitative research on this topic.
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