Purpose: : This study was designed to determine the impact of the ‘Respect Together Program’ for nursing students on their attitudes, awareness, empathy, and interpersonal communication competence toward people with disabilities. Methods: : Among the students participating in the program, data were collected from 28 students who participated in both pre- and post-surveys. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. Results: : Compared to before the implementation of the ‘Respect Together’ program for direct interaction with the disabled, the subjects’ attitude scores toward the disabled, awareness scores toward the disabled, empathy toward the disabled, and interpersonal communication competence scores significantly improved statistically. Conclusion : The ‘Respect Together Program’, which involves meeting disabled people in person and carrying out the program together, improved participants’ attitudes, awareness, empathy, and interpersonal communication competence. This suggests that through the direct experience, trial and error, and role composition included in this program, it is possible to effectively prepare in advance to approach disabled people visiting the hospital in a more humane manner.

Purpose: : This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the interprofessional education (IPE) program for nursing and Health and Welfare students. Methods: : This study used a quasi-experimental method (single group, before and after). The participants were 45 students from the nursing and Health and Welfare departments. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test using SPSS/WIN Statistics version 19.0. Results: : After completing the IPE program, students’ readiness for interprofessional learning (t=4.76, p<.001), self-efficacy for interprofessional experimental learning (t=16.05, p<.001) and teamwork attitudes (t=5.59, p<.001) scores were significantly higher than before the program. Conclusion : The study results indicate that the IPE program for nursing and Health and Welfare students is effective in increasing their readiness for interprofessional learning, self-efficacy for interprofessional experimental learning and teamwork attitudes.

: This study was to develop and evaluate the validity and inter-rater reliability of airway management tool. Methods : Airway management skills in 20 nursing students were assessed by two investigators using a procedures-specific assessment tool. Overall performance and domain scores between teams were compared using independent samples t-test to assess construct validity. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated to assess inter-rater reliability. Results : Regarding construct validity, there was no statistical difference in the performance scores for each class of the two evaluators for students in class 1 and class 2. ICCs for overall performance were –0.145-0.835. Conclusion : Overall inter-rater reliability appears to have been achieved at a moderate level and good construct validity. In order to supplement the items, it is judged that it is necessary to simplify the skill evaluation questions and increase the practice time.

Purpose: : This study aimed to understand the current state of patient-centered care for people with disabilities by reviewing the key definitions, elements, and aspects of previously published care models/programs that borrow a patient-centered approach using a scoping review methodology. Methods : Following Arksey and O’Malley’s five-step methodology, we conducted a keyword search in EMBASE, Web of Science, and Pubmed for articles published from 2000 to January 2022, and a total of 30 articles were selected from 1,305 initially extracted articles. Results : A total of 13 studies developed models of care for people with disabilities based on the concept of patient-centeredness, 11 studies developed and evaluated care programs with patient- centered components, and 6 studies prospectively evaluated the effectiveness of patient-centered programs in clinical trials. The studies were generally based on multidisciplinary teams and emphasized two-way communication, collaborative relationships, multidimensional assessment, and measurement of patient needs. However, elements of patient-centeredness varied across studies, and methodologies for measuring needs and evaluating effectiveness were inconsistent. Conclusion : Based on this study, there is a need for systematic research to identify integrated and desirable patient-centeredness elements in healthcare models/programs for people with disabilities. This will enable the development of more patient-centered and friendly healthcare services for people with disabilities.

Purpose: : The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of stroke and related factors and thereby to provide fundamental data for the prevention and management of stroke. Methods : This study is a secondary analysis based on the raw data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) for the years 2011 and 2021. The subjects of the study were 5,350 people in 2011 and 4,687 people in 2021 aged 30 years and older. Analysis method was frequency analysis, complex samples Chi-square test, complex samples logistic regression analysis. Results : In 2011, the factors associated with stroke prevalence were gender, age, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, maternal diabetes, subjective health conditions, depressed more than 2 weeks, activity limitations, drinking, and Stress recognition. In 2021, the factors included age, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, paternal hyperlipidemia, maternal stroke, paternal diabetes, subjective health conditions, depressed more than 2 weeks, activity limitations, smoking present, and Stress recognition. Conclusion : To control the factors related to stroke prevalence, it is necessary to make active interventions for hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes, such as medical treatment at healthcare institutions and individual treatment and preventive activities. Additionally, it is necessary to apply age-specific management programs, participate in health management programs, and receive psychological counseling to manage health related factors. Individuals, who have parental history of hypertension, stroke, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, should receive selective screening and actively manage health behaviors and dietary habits in order to prevent stroke.

Purpose: : Health literacy, or the ability to find, understand, and use health information, is a key focus in South Korea’s ‘5th National Health Promotion Comprehensive Plan.’ However, despite South Korea’s high internet penetration, research on digital health information use among people with developmental disabilities is limited. This study assesses the current state of digital health literacy in this population. Methods: : A survey was conducted on the people with disabilities and people without disabilities. General digital health information was measured using an 8-item scale by Skinner (2006), and COVID-19-related health information was assessed with a 10-item tool developed by the research team. A total of 365 responses were analyzed, comprising people with physical disabilities (189), developmental disabilities (82), and those without disabilities (94). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 28, including MANOVA and descriptive statistics. Results: : eHealth scores for individuals with developmental disabilities (24.6 ± 9.8) were significantly lower than those with physical disabilities (32.6 ± 7.9) and those without disabilities (33.9 ± 9.1). Similarly, Covid-eHealth scores were lower for individuals with developmental disabilities (24.6 ± 8.4) compared to those with physical disabilities (29.5 ± 6.8) and those without disabilities (31.3 ± 7.7). The differences in both cases were statistically significant (p < 0.001). Conclusion : This study represents the first comprehensive examination of digital health literacy among people with developmental disabilities in South Korea. The findings indicate that while this group has lower digital health literacy, appropriate education and support can improve their skills. This underscores the need for policies and support systems to ensure they can access and effectively use digital health information, especially as healthcare becomes more digital.

Purpose: : This study is a descriptive research study to identify factors that influence the career preparation behavior of nursing students. Methods: : The subjects were 153 students attending nursing school. The data were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics 25.0 program with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test and Pearson’s correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Results: : The degree of career preparation behavior of the subjects differed depending on their interpersonal relationships(F=3.093, p=.029). The subject’s career preparation behavior had a positive correlation with nursing professionalism and self-efficacy. As a result of stepwise regression analysis, factors related to the subject’s career preparation behavior were found to be in the order of self-efficacy and nursing professionalism. These variables were found to explain 14.7% of career preparation behavior (F=12.903, p<.001). Nursing professionalism (t=3.283, p=.001), professor trust (t=2.148, p=.033), and self-efficacy (t=2.745, p=.007) of subjects with high career preparation behavior scores were higher than those of subjects with low career preparation behavior scores. Conclusion : It was found that nursing students’ nursing professional intuition and self-efficacy influenced career preparation behavior. In addition, nursing students with a high level of career preparation behavior were found to have higher nursing professional intuition, trust in professors, and self-efficacy than nursing students with a low level of career preparation behavior. Based on the results of this study, efforts are needed to improve nursing professional intuition and self-efficacy in order to promote career preparation behavior among nursing students.

Purpose: : The study was conducted to compare the factor influencing resilience, nursing environment on turnover intention of ward and emergency room (ER) nurses for future human resource management strategies. Methods: : A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from June 15, 2019 and April 15, 2020. The participants included 237 nurses working in 4 general hospitals located in G Province. The SPSS/WIN 26.0 program was used to analyze the data; Pearson’s correlation coefficients and multiple regression were further performed. Results : Burnout(β=.38, p<.001), practice environment of nursing(β=-.29, p<.001) were found to influence turnover intention for ward nurses. Burnout(β=.45, p<.001), current departmental experience 7yr over(β=.36, p=.006), 3∼5yr(β=.34, p=.006), 1∼3yr(β=.31, p=.006), 5∼7yr(β=.30, p=.010) and age(40yr over)(β=-.24, p=.010) were found to influence turnover intention for emergency room nurse. These variables had a 37.5%(ward nurse, F=9.15, p<.001), 40.3%(ER nurse, F=9.35, p<.001) explanatory power for turnover intention. Conclusion : Continued research and intervention programs to prevent burnout are needed to reduce turnover intentions. Ward nurses need an improved nursing work environment, and emergency department nurses need a systematic division of duties based on experience and appropriate rewards for performance.

Purpose: : This study was designed to determine the impact of the ‘Respect Together Program’ for nursing students on their attitudes, awareness, empathy, and interpersonal communication competence toward people with disabilities. Methods: : Among the students participating in the program, data were collected from 28 students who participated in both pre- and post-surveys. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. Results: : Compared to before the implementation of the ‘Respect Together’ program for direct interaction with the disabled, the subjects’ attitude scores toward the disabled, awareness scores toward the disabled, empathy toward the disabled, and interpersonal communication competence scores significantly improved statistically. Conclusion : The ‘Respect Together Program’, which involves meeting disabled people in person and carrying out the program together, improved participants’ attitudes, awareness, empathy, and interpersonal communication competence. This suggests that through the direct experience, trial and error, and role composition included in this program, it is possible to effectively prepare in advance to approach disabled people visiting the hospital in a more humane manner.

Purpose: : This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the interprofessional education (IPE) program for nursing and Health and Welfare students. Methods: : This study used a quasi-experimental method (single group, before and after). The participants were 45 students from the nursing and Health and Welfare departments. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test using SPSS/WIN Statistics version 19.0. Results: : After completing the IPE program, students’ readiness for interprofessional learning (t=4.76, p<.001), self-efficacy for interprofessional experimental learning (t=16.05, p<.001) and teamwork attitudes (t=5.59, p<.001) scores were significantly higher than before the program. Conclusion : The study results indicate that the IPE program for nursing and Health and Welfare students is effective in increasing their readiness for interprofessional learning, self-efficacy for interprofessional experimental learning and teamwork attitudes.