The Experiences of Family Caregivers under the Long-term Care Insurance.
10.12799/jkachn.2012.23.4.347
- Author:
Eun Young KIM
1
;
Ga Eon LEE
;
Sam Sook KIM
;
Chun Yee LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. gelee@dau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Qualitative research;
Focus groups;
Aged;
Caregivers;
Insurance;
Long-term care
- MeSH:
Aged;
Caregivers;
Certification;
Focus Groups;
Humans;
Insurance;
Insurance, Long-Term Care;
Long-Term Care;
Qualitative Research;
Social Workers
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2012;23(4):347-357
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
