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김지현 ( Kim Ji-Hyun ) - 고려대학교 간호대학 대학원
양화미 ( Yang Hwa-Mi ) - 고려대학교 간호대학 대학원
강푸름 ( Kang Pu-Rum ) - 고려대학교 간호대학 대학원
최정은 ( Choi Jung-Eun ) - 고려대학교 간호대학 대학원
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of frail elders regarding self-rated health.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive method was used. Data were collected using individual in-depth interviews and filed notes from seven frail elders in South Korea. A phenomenological approach was used to analyze the data.
Results: The study clarified one core theme, four compositional elements, and ten transformation of meaning units of frail elders regarding self-rated health. The core theme ‘Self-acceptance through the downward comparison’ encompassed the compositional elements of (a) Unpredictable body, (b) Acceptance of the situation, (c) Creating my own health baseline and (d) Building supportive relationships.
Conclusion: The results of this study provide valuable nursing knowledge for understanding the experiences of frail elders regarding self-rated health that will contribute to developing nursing intervention on their behalf.
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KeyWords
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허약노인, 건강상태, 간호, 질적 연구
Frail elderly, Health status, Nursing, Qualitative research
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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