J Korean Community Nurs.  1999 Jun;10(1):44-52.

Investigation & Study Analysis of Health Affairs for the Old

• Hyun IS

Abstract

This investigation & study has been made in oder to revitalilize the health care for the elderly in public health centers. The date subject, including 88 persons in charge health services in public heal centers, were from Chejudo. These were largely female, the average age was 38.4 at the health center. Their responsibilities included home visitation, nutrition management for the early, health education, and physical therapy. The most important problem were personal management and a lack of facilities, especially in home visitation, health education, physical therapy. Systematic networks of various activities are needed to encourage not only the patient but also volunteer who will also take part in these services. The numbers of members in charge of the elderly are not only to be increased and educate with facilities and equipment but also better provided with proper facilities and equipment. This is the best way to conduct health services the elderly.

MeSH Terms

Aged
Delivery of Health Care
Female
Health Education
Health Services
House Calls
Humans
Jeju-do
Public Health
Volunteers