연령대별 노인요양시설 환경에 대한 요구와 노인부모·성인 자녀간 선호 차이

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the perception and needs of elderly nursing home (NH) in each age group of adults above the middle age, living in Seoul metropolitan area. I also analyzed the characteristics of NHs in adults and their parents, and compared their NH expectations for themselves and their parents’ age group in their 60s and 70s. The research methodology included literature review and questionnaires. Online and offline surveys were conducted from July 17 to 31, 2018. The results showed that the elderly care facilities including architecture and NH services in each age group were perceived as ‘average’. However, respondents in their 40s and 60s perceived that few NHs met their levels of satisfaction. Respondents in their 70s felt economic pressure using NHs more than any other age group. The preferred characteristics of NHs for adults and their parents were similar based on region, selection of facility, operating agency, facility size, and residential unit size. However, differences existed in ?? location and perspective. The preferred size of the facility and the residential unit differed from the current NHs, suggesting the need for adjustment in the future. In terms of private space, adults expected their parents to share their bedroom and bathroom with additional people. Finally, the expectations of adults for their parents in their 60s and 70s differed from the response of the actual age group, especially in the 70s. The NH policy and remodeling efforts should be based on the needs and preferences of each age group.