The effect of function-focused care on long-term care workers in South Korea

Geriatr Nurs. 2020 Sep-Oct;41(5):629-634. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.03.017. Epub 2020 May 4.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of the Korean Function-Focused Care Program (K-FFCP) for residents of long-term care facilities (LTCRs) on long-term care workers' (LTCWs) knowledge, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations about function-focused care, as well as on their job satisfaction. The study adopted a quasi-experimental repeated-measures design. Participants included 50 LTCWs from two long-term care facilities (24 in the experimental group and 26 in the control group). Multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the effects of K-FFCP were significant on knowledge, efficacy, outcome expectation, and job satisfaction. Outcomes that could not be measured using scales were assessed through a focus group interview. The results suggest that LTCWs would benefit from a long-term educational program on function-focused care.

Keywords: Facility; Function; Long-term care; Nursing program.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Focus Groups
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Long-Term Care*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Assistants / psychology
  • Nursing Assistants / statistics & numerical data*
  • Republic of Korea
  • Self Efficacy
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires