Influence of Interpersonal Attitude on Communication Competence in Care Workers for Frail Elderly / 한국직업건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
;
: 112-120, 2013.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-222390
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of interpersonal attitude (I+, I-, U+, U-) on communication competence in care workers for frail elderly.METHODS:
This study was a cross-sectional survey. The data were collected from 153 care workers for frail elderly using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 20.0 program.RESULTS:
The interpersonal attitude style of subjects was I+U+, and the score of communication competence was 3.53. There were significant differences in interpersonal attitude (I+, I-), and communication competence depending on age, education level, experience of personality type test (yes). Factors influencing on communication competence in care workers were interpersonal attitude (I+, I-, U+) and experience of personality type test with R2 value of 48.5% (F=23.47 p<.001). The most influencing factor was I+ (beta=.36), followed by I- (beta=-.22), U+ (beta=.20), and experience of personality type test (yes) (beta=.16).CONCLUSION:
It is needed to maintain the interpersonal attitude style (I+U+) of care workers. Continuing education program is needed for increasing communication competence especially for those fifties and over, and experienced care workers. Giving an opportunity for personality test is helpful to increase communication competence in care workers.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Personality Tests
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Frail Elderly
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Mental Competency
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Education, Continuing
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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