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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2013;15(3):227-235.
요양시설거주 노인의 병원응급실 이용에 관련된 요양시설 종사자와 응급실 간호사의 대처 및 지각된 어려움
고인순·강희선·김경희·박경숙
Management and Perceived Difficulties of Caregivers in Long-term Care Facilities and Nurses in the Emergency Room Regarding Transition of Care for Elderly Residents
Ko, In-Soon · Kang, Hee Sun · Kim, Kyung Hee · Park, Kyung Sook
Abstract
Purpose
In this study an exploration was done of the management and perceived difficulties of emergency room nurses and caregivers in long-term care facilities, as they relate to the transition of care of elderly residents from the facilities to the emergency room.
Methods
A qualitative descriptive study using focus groups was conducted with 20 caregivers from emergency rooms and long-term care facilities. Data were collected between April 1 and April 29, 2013, and were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results
Four themes emerged: (1) emergency situations and their management in long-term care facilities, (2) rapid reporting and transferring system, (3) lack of patient information during emergency room admission and readmission to the long-term care facility, and (4) burden of caregivers working in the emergency rooms and long-term care facilities. The caregivers emphasized the importance of sharing essential patient information when transferring patients to the emergency room or returning them to the long-term care facility.
Conclusion
The results indicate a need for education for caregivers of elderly residents regarding potential emergencies and their management, as well as the importance of sharing essential patient information when transferring a patient to the emergency room or back to the long-term care facility.
Key words: Emergency nursing, Nurses, Aged, Long-term care, Caregivers, Focus groups
Key words: 응급간호, 간호사, 노인, 요양시설, 요양시설 종사자, 포커스그룹
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