The Influence of Working Environment on Person-centere
10.5807/kjohn.2023.32.4.174
- Author:
Doo-Nam JANG
1
;
Jungok YU
Author Information
1. Instructor, BHS Good Caregivers Training Institute, Graduate School, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2023;32(4):174-184
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the working environment on person-centered care for home visiting dementia caregivers.
Methods:Participants in this study were 146 caregivers, with the least 6 months of experience working at visiting care centers in Busan, and used a total of 133 questionnaires suitable for analysis. Data were collected from June 9 to July 20, 2023, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression using IBM/SPSS 27.0.
Results:As a result of multiple linear regression analysis, organizational factors (β=-.37, p<.001), job-related factors (β=-.27, p=.001), and religion (β=.18, p<.013) were factors affecting person-centered care of home visiting dementia caregivers, and working environment explained 37% (F=10.63, p<.001) of person-centered care.
Conclusion:Based on the results of this study, the exploration of strategies to improve the working environment will be necessary in order to increase person-centered care for home visiting dementia caregivers.
