Evaluation of Mobile Bath Service Linked with Home Care Nursing

Kwon, Young-Mi

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2005;11(1):16-29.
Published online June 30, 2005.

Kwon, Young-Mi;

Department of Nursing, Kyungin Women's College

가정간호와 연계한 이동목욕 서비스 평가

권영미

경인여자대학 간호과

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to find a linkage between mobile bathing services and service learning, and a method to activate mobile bathing services. Method: As a descriptive research, it selected evaluation factors from the aspects of structure, process, and result and analyzed 25-month activities. The data analysis was done with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and contents analysis. Result: The mobile bathing services were performed for 67 days during the evaluation period and it was 88.2% of the number of expected activity days. The volunteers participated in the activities were 293 and they provided the service for 124 people. The expense per service provision was 97,771 won. Both recipients and volunteers were highly satisfied with this service. Also, the broadcasting on the activities and awards enhanced volunteers' pride. Conclusion: The mobile bathing services linked with the service program as a part of major course. In particular, the service strengthens problem-solving abilities of nursing students, so it is necessary to develop the mobile bathing services into the service program in pursuit of learning by action.

Key Words: Mobile bath service, Home care nursing