J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2012 Dec;18(4):402-413.

Determinants of Amount of Service Use in Community-Based Long-term Care for Elders

• Lee T
• Kim BN

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to explore factors related to amount of service use for elders with long-term care needs.
METHODS
A descriptive-correlation design was used. The sample included 259 elders and their primary caregivers who had cared for the elders for at least 6 months. Data on long-term care need assessment, service use and interviews with primary caregivers were analyzed.
RESULTS
There was no significant relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics and the amount of services use. Amount of service use differed significantly by Long-term care classification. The mean scores for class 1, 2 and 3 were 22.68, 21.47 and 17.87 days respectively. Primary caregiver relationship with the elders and the number of family-friend helpers were also significant. Multivariate regression analysis showed that gender, marital status, activities of daily living, cognitive impairment, and secondary caregiver support explained 17% of the total variance of service use among these elders (F=3.50, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicate that critical factors including secondary caregiver support and individual background, and other functional dependencies except for physical function should be considered in accurately predicting the amount of service use for community dwelling elders with long-term care needs.

Keyword

Aged; Long-term care; Home care services; Caregivers

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Caregivers
Home Care Services
Humans
Long-Term Care
Marital Status

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