학술논문
복지용구 전시체험관 경험을 통한 인식 변화: A 전시체험관을 중심으로
Changes in the Perception of Assistive Device Usage among the Elderly: Evidence from an Experience Exhibition Center Program
Changes in the Perception of Assistive Device Usage among the Elderly: Evidence from an Experience Exhibition Center Program
Document Type
Article
Source
대한고령친화산업학회지, 15(2), pp.27-38 Dec, 2023
Subject
Language
한국어
ISSN
2288-3606
Abstract
연구목적 : 본 연구는 복지용구 전시체험관에서의 경험을 통해 복지용구에 대한 인식개선 효과를 확인함으로써 복지용구 체험의 필요성을 제시하고, 양질의 복지용구 서비스를 제공하기 위한 개선방안을 모색하 고자 한다. 연구방법 : 2022년 10월부터 2023년 3월까지 전시체험관을 방문한 20세 이상 관람객을 대상으로 복지용구 체험 과 사용법 등의 교육을 받은 뒤 관련 인식이 어떻게 변화하였는지 설문조사하였다. 전체 방문객 중 설문조사 참여 의사를 밝힌 305명 중 불성실한 답변 39명을 제외한 266명을 대상으로 본인 또는 가 족의 복지용구 사용 여부에 따라 그룹을 구분하였다. 구조화된 설문지를 사용하여 복지용구 이해도 와 필요성, 노인의 신체기능, 장기요양보험제도, 전시체험관의 만족도 및 필요성, 복지용구 이용자 대상의 복지용구 만족도 등의 내용을 설문지에 포함하였다. 통계분석은 STATA 17과 SAS Enterprise 8.2를 사용하여 기술통계와 t-test, CHI-SQUARE, 일반화선형모형을 활용한 다중회귀분석을 사용하 였다. 연구결과 : 전반적으로 복지용구의 이해도와 필요성, 노인장기요양보험제도, 노인의 신체기능에서 전시체험관 방문 전후 인식 개선의 효과를 보였으며(p<0.001), 복지용구 이용여부에 따른 그룹별 비교 또한 방 문 전후 인식 개선의 효과를 보였다(p<0.001). 복지용구 이용자를 대상으로 전시체험관에서 체험하 고 만족한 복지용구는 전동침대, 성인용 보행기, 수동휠체어 순으로 상대적으로 고가의 복지용구 체 험 만족도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 전시체험관의 경험이 방문객의 복지용구에 대한 인식 개선 효과를 가져온 것을 확인하였다. 이를 통하여 노인 비율이 높은 지역을 위주로 전시체험관을 확대하여 복지용구 이용자와 보호자에게 다 양한 복지용구 체험과 올바른 복지용구 사용법 교육을 하는 것이 필요하다. 또한 일반 국민을 대상 으로 복지용구와 노인과 관련된 인식 개선을 위한 교육 및 홍보 프로그램을 마련해야 할 것이다.
Objective : This study investigated to improve the perception about using assistive devices, the physical function of the elderly, and long-term care insurance through an aging-friendly experience exhibition. Methods : From October 2022 to March 2023, a survey was conducted to investigate how visitors’ perception changed after attending an exhibition program—specifically, after experiencing and learning about assistive devices. Among the 358 visitors, 305 expressed an interest in participating in the survey and were categorized according to whether they or their family members used assistive devices. Using a structured questionnaire, we designed the survey to assess their understanding of the physical function of the elderly, long-term care insurance, and assistive devices; their satisfaction and opinions about the necessity of the experience exhibition; and their satisfaction regarding the products targeting assistive device users or their families. Descriptive statistics, t-test, chi-square test, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed using the STATA 17 program and SAS enterprise 8.2. Results : Overall, the experience exhibition improved visitors’ understanding of long-term care insurance, the physical function of the elderly, and the necessity of assistive devices (p<.0001). Comparisons by groups, determined according to whether assistive devices were used, also showed an overall cognitive improvement following the visit (p<.0001). The assistive device user group showed a relatively high satisfaction of using expensive devices in the order of electric beds, adult walkers, and manual wheelchairs. Conclusion : The results confirmed the effect of the exhibition on improving visitors’ perception about assistive device usage. Based on these results, it is necessary to organize such exhibitions mainly in areas with a high older population so that assistive device users or their families can experience various products and become more educated about the correct use of such devices.
Objective : This study investigated to improve the perception about using assistive devices, the physical function of the elderly, and long-term care insurance through an aging-friendly experience exhibition. Methods : From October 2022 to March 2023, a survey was conducted to investigate how visitors’ perception changed after attending an exhibition program—specifically, after experiencing and learning about assistive devices. Among the 358 visitors, 305 expressed an interest in participating in the survey and were categorized according to whether they or their family members used assistive devices. Using a structured questionnaire, we designed the survey to assess their understanding of the physical function of the elderly, long-term care insurance, and assistive devices; their satisfaction and opinions about the necessity of the experience exhibition; and their satisfaction regarding the products targeting assistive device users or their families. Descriptive statistics, t-test, chi-square test, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed using the STATA 17 program and SAS enterprise 8.2. Results : Overall, the experience exhibition improved visitors’ understanding of long-term care insurance, the physical function of the elderly, and the necessity of assistive devices (p<.0001). Comparisons by groups, determined according to whether assistive devices were used, also showed an overall cognitive improvement following the visit (p<.0001). The assistive device user group showed a relatively high satisfaction of using expensive devices in the order of electric beds, adult walkers, and manual wheelchairs. Conclusion : The results confirmed the effect of the exhibition on improving visitors’ perception about assistive device usage. Based on these results, it is necessary to organize such exhibitions mainly in areas with a high older population so that assistive device users or their families can experience various products and become more educated about the correct use of such devices.