Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2005;7(2):205-212.

노인단독가구의 지역사회 건강관리 프로그램 개발

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Abstract

Purpose
As a preparation for the increase in the number of the aged families, this study was carried out to present health care programs in accordance with the level of self care need of the old of the aged families in one city.
Methods
The home visiting survey to the aged families and the documents analysis of the elderly health service of public health centers were investigated.
Results
With respect to the self care requisites, the programs were identified to be necessary which are for the improvement of family function, cognitive capability, eyesight and for the control of depression and pain, health education.
Conclusion
The developed programs were divided to 'wholly intervention programs', 'partially intervention programs', 'educative-supportive programs'. They are 'expert program'(health visiting program, dementia program) 'self-help program'(senior center supporting program, religious facilities supporting program) and 'health-promoting self-care program (self care program)'.

Key words: 노인단독가구 지역사회 건강관리 프로그램 Aged families Community health care program