Prerequisite for Korean Advance Directives: From the View of Healthcare Providers.
10.4040/jkan.2012.42.4.486
- Author:
Shin Mi KIM
1
;
Sun Woo HONG
;
Young EUN
;
Su Jin KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Advance directives;
Focus groups;
Healthcare providers
- MeSH:
Adult;
*Advance Directives;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Female;
Focus Groups;
Health Personnel/*psychology;
Humans;
Interviews as Topic;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Qualitative Research;
Questionnaires;
Republic of Korea
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2012;42(4):486-495
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the main prerequisite for Korean Advance Directives [KAD] to ensure their better use. METHODS: Data were collected from two focus group interviews and individual email responses. Study participants were 5 doctors and 6 nurses. All interview data were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: Three main themes emerged; establishing a philosophy of KAD, protocol to practice KAD, and the KAD document itself. A philosophy is needed to ensure individual needs, consensus to practice AD and identify principle agents. The core of protocol was found to be as follows; 1) process, 2) premise, 3) procedure, 4) contextual preparation, 5) timing, 6) feasibility. Component and feasibility need to be established for the document itself. CONCLUSION: For a positive acceptance of KAD in Korean society, a culture sensitive, reality based, and user friendly AD needs to be developed.
