Interest in information obtained from assessments in counseling services for the elderly

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  • 在宅高齢者の相談業務におけるアセスメント情報への関心と関連する要因－在宅高齢者モデル事例に対するアセスメント情報と職種および知識・技術との関連－
  • ザイタク コウレイシャ ノ ソウダン ギョウム ニ オケル アセスメント ジョウホウ エ ノ カンシン ト カンレン スル ヨウイン ザイタク コウレイシャ モデル ジレイ ニ タイスル アセスメント ジョウホウ ト ショクシュ オヨビ チシキ ギジュツ ト ノ カンレン

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The objectives of the present study were to clarify the level of interest in information obtained from assessments in counseling services for model elderly persons living at home and identify related factors. The present study was conducted in 1997 before the elderly care insurance system was enacted; however, the results are believed to be universal and provide suggestions for assessment research on counseling services. Subjects were health nurses, nurses, nursing care workers and caseworkers working at home-care support centers. The present study was a cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire with 2211 effective questionnaire (a 73.7% valid reply rate)

Multiple regression analysis was performed using “interest in information obtained from assessments” as a dependent variable and “confidence in knowledge and skills”, occupation and basic attributes as independent variables

The fit of the multiple regression equation was fine for the “life information” and “disease information” factors of “interest in information obtained from assessments”. The “life information” factor correlated to “knowledge for understanding life”, “counseling service skills” and occupation. The “disease information” factor correlated to “disease knowledge”, “knowledge for understanding life” and occupation. These results suggest the importance of exchanging information among different occupations for the assessment of counseling services for the elderly living at home. It is necessary for care specialists to be aware that their knowledge is limited due to a lack of interest and information. Furthermore, care specialists must learn knowledge about counseling services for the elderly living at home.

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