Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2645200 Asian Nursing Research 2011 13 Pages PDF
Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze the subjectivity of wisdom in the Korean elderly.MethodsQ-methodology was used. The 33 selected Q-statements from each of the 41 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the Analysis Software for (Technique.ResultsFour types of wisdom for research participants of Korean elderly were identified. Type I is experience-oriented action type; Type II is emotion-oriented sympathy type; Type III is human relationship-oriented consideration type; and Type IV is problem solution-oriented insight type.ConclusionThe results of this study indicate that different approaches to health and nursing care for elders can be recommended based on the four types studied.

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