Relationship between Resource Utilization and Long-term Care Classification Level for Residents in Nursing Homes
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 903-912, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-107727
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was conducted to examine whether the level of classification for long-term care service under long-term care insurance reflects resource utilization level for residents in nursing homes.METHODS:
From 2 long-term care facilities, the researchers selected 95 participants and identified description and time of care services provided by nurses, certified caregivers, physical therapists and social workers during a 24-hr-period.RESULTS:
Resource utilization level was 281.04 for level 1, 301.05 for level 2 and 270.87 for level 3. Resource utilization was not correlated with level. Differences in resource utilization within the same level were similar with the coefficient of variance, 22.7-27.1%. Physical function was the most influential factor on long-term care scores (r=.88, p<.001). The level for long-term care service did not reflect differences in resource utilization level of residents on long-term care insurance.CONCLUSION:
The results of this study indicate that present grading for long-term care service needs to be reconsidered. Further study is needed to adjust the long-term care classification system to reflect the level of resource utilization for care recipients on the long-term care insurance.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Time Factors
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Insurance, Long-Term Care
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Long-Term Care
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Resource Allocation
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Health Resources
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Nursing Homes
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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