Interventions to Reduce the Problems of Abused Children and Adolescents in Residential Facilities in South Korea: An Integrative Review
10.4094/chnr.2019.25.3.273
- Author:
Sungjae KIM
1
;
Kyung Sook BANG
;
Gumhee LEE
;
Min Kyung SONG
;
Yeseul JEONG
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing · The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Child abuse;
Group homes;
Domestic violence;
Child protective services;
Emergency shelter
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child Abuse;
Child Protective Services;
Child;
Domestic Violence;
Emergency Shelter;
Empathy;
Evidence-Based Nursing;
Group Homes;
Humans;
Korea;
Methods;
Residential Facilities
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2019;25(3):273-289
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review the literature on intervention studies for abused children and adolescent in residential facilities in South Korea (ACARF-K). The goal was to understand the problems they experience, to evaluate the content and effectiveness of interventions applied to them, and to develop evidence-based nursing intervention programs. METHODS: We used four electronic databases to search for relevant articles. 18 studies according to Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review method to synthesize the literature. RESULTS: The ACARF-K experienced problems in biophysical, psychological, and sociocultural domains related to attachment impairment. Effective intervention strategies were building trust through empathy and fulfillment of needs, encouraging ACARF-K to express themselves and helping them to clarify emotions in an unthreatening environment, and improving their self-concept through activities in which they experienced achievement. CONCLUSION: Interventions are needed to help restore attachment damage among ACARF-K. The interventions in this study utilized emotional, cognitive, relational, and behavioral therapeutic tools to improve their psychological and social capacities. Future intervention programs for ACARF-K should include these key elements.
