Identifying Important Items from the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory-Korean
Author Information
Author(s): Shin So Young, Kwon Jenny
Primary Institution: Inje University
Hypothesis
This pilot study aims to identify the most important and feasible items from the PELI-K in the Korean nursing home context.
Conclusion
The study's results will assist nursing home providers in tailoring care to residents' key preferences.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified the top 12 important and top 11 feasible items from the PELI-K.
- Basic needs like sleeping and safety were prioritized as important.
- Regular family contact and electronic communication were found to be the most feasible preferences.
Takeaway
The study found out what things are most important and doable for people living in nursing homes in Korea.
Methodology
A purposive snowball sampling strategy was used to recruit a stakeholder advisory panel from five sites, and participants scored the importance and feasibility of 72 PELI-K items.
Participant Demographics
The panel included 22 experts and 12 care consumers from nursing homes and hospitals in a metropolitan city in Korea.
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