The Experiences of Family Caregivers under the Long-term Care Insurance
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 347-357, 2012.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-54288
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of family caregivers who care for the elderly under Long-term Care Insurance.METHODS:
Data were collected using focus group interviews and analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The four focus groups consisted of eight caregivers, two social workers and three nurses in B city, Korea.RESULTS:
Five themes were identified 'Obtaining a care-helper certification for employment', 'Taking care of the elderly in their homes', 'Difficulties due to life changes', 'Difficulties due to reduced wages' and 'Dissatisfaction with the Long-term Care Insurance operating system'.CONCLUSION:
The results of this study demonstrate that the long-term care system for family caregivers faces many systematic challenges in providing care for the elderly harmoniously in their home. To help them succeed in their tasks, Long-term Care Insurance system must offer respite and support programs to family caregivers.
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Main subject:
Certification
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Caregivers
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Insurance, Long-Term Care
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Long-Term Care
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Focus Groups
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Qualitative Research
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Social Workers
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Insurance
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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