Korean J Adult Nurs.  2014 Oct;26(5):522-532. 10.7475/kjan.2014.26.5.522.

Recognition on Suicidal Intent of the Elderly among Caregivers: A Q-Methodological Application

• Cho JA
• Kim BH

• KMID: 2298164
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.5.522

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study's purpose is to classify and analyze caregivers' recognition of the elderly suicidal intents.
METHODS
This study uses applied Q-methodology to measure human subjectivity in depth. Concretely, 35 statements are composed in depth interviews and literature investigation. Then, Q-cards and distributive chart of Q-sampling were given to 25 caregivers randomly-selected, who were asked to arrange them on a 7-score based. After coding Q-factor analysis is carried out with the PC-QUANL program.
RESULTS
Four types of indicators of the elderly suicidal intents were identified by the caregivers. These are Knowledge-based recognition, Behavioral measure based recognition, Negative comprehension and Sympathy.
CONCLUSION
In this study, four types of recognition were yielded among the caregivers and the characteristics of each type were analyzed. These findings may be useful in assessing suicidal potential and nursing interventions.

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Caregivers*
Clinical Coding
Comprehension
Humans
Nursing

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  Figure 1. Q-sample distribution.

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