A Study on the Residential Relational Factors and Residential Service Needs of Persons with a Mental Disability / 정신간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore residential needs of the mentally disabled which reflect residential relational factors and residential service needs. METHODS: The instrument used to measure residential needs of mentally disabled persons was the questionnaires reformed previous questionnaires. The instrument was tested with a sample of 307 participants who were registered in a day hospital, mental health center or social rehabilitation center. RESULTS: The needs for a residential facility for the mental disabled were significantly related with paying the entrance cost, monthly living cost and the decision making of the residents. The needs for residential services were independent living skills and an occupational rehabilitation program. CONCLUSION: The needs for residential services of the mentally disabled were varied because their diagnosis, symptom, functional level, treatment and personal priority are different. Therefore, we should develop various residential types and living services based on the needs and priorities of the mentally disabled.