J Agric Med Community Health.  2023 Sep;48(3):189-204. 10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.3.189.

A Study on Exploring the Main Factors and Methods to Improve Community Care : Focusing on the Case of GyeongSangNam-Do

• Kim JH
• Kim GA

• KMID: 2549234
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.3.189

Abstract

Objectives
The goals of this study are to exploring critical factors and methods to improve Korean Community Care through the cases of GyeongsangNamdo.
Methods
For this study, we performed in-depth interviews with 90 people involved in Community Care services of 6 regions, and the collected data were analyzed. The collected data were analyzed utilizing NVivo12. In the end, we reconfirmed the process through Topic Modeling analysis.
Results
We conducted descriptive statistics and qualitative data analysis collected through surveys and in-depth interviews. In the case of qualitative analysis, we extracted principle codes (Need, Lack, Absence), and sorted the contents into sub-categories. The response rate of ‘Need to strengthen capabilities’ was the highest, ‘Need to communicate and share information’ was the second, and ‘Need for integrated operation and a control tower’ was the third.
Conclusion
As a result, we find the critical factors to improve Community Care. Based on them, we should conduct follow-up researches to propose concrete methods to apply to diverse regions.

Keyword

Community care; Integrated care; Public health; Cooperation