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Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 2000;38(5):153-166.
치매노인을 위한 스웨덴 그룹홈의 우리나라 적용가능성 연구
최정신, 김대년, 조명희, 권오정
가톨릭대학교 생활과학부 소비자, 주거학 전공, 서원대학교 자연과학대학 건축학과, 서원대학교 자연과학대학 가족환경학과, 건국대학교 생활문화학부 소비자, 주거학 전공
A Study on the Application of Swedish Group Home for the Elderly with Dementia in Korea
최정신, 김대년, 조명희, 권오정
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which Swedish group home for elderly people with dementia coed be applied to the situation in Korea. One hundred and ninety six Korean subjects, responsible for supporting a member of their family afflicted with such an illness in their own homes, comprised the sample population for this study. Data was collected using questionnaires. frequency distribution, mean, and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data. The results of this study indicated a great possibility for adapting these kinds of group home in Korea. The respondents showed positive opinions with the basic concepts and space plans of Swedish group homes excepts for some details, like the number of residents per room. The respondents felt that a group home for dementia with the fellowing features was desirable : smart scale, single-family detached house,3-4 rooms, a total of 6-8 residents, managed by non-profit organizations or the government at a monthly cost of 530,000-1,000,000 won. In order to develope these group homes for dementia people in Korea, political assistance, combined with economic support, are strongly needed. The successful establishment of a group home will contribute not only to the welfare of elderly people with dementia but to their families as well.
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