Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

This study aimed to examine the perceptions of nursing staffs on the environmental conditions in their senior care centers in Kaohsiung City. Two hundred and twenty three female nursing staffs in nursing care centers participated in this study. A Self-reported questionnaire comprised 18 items was administrated in person to the participants. Results showed that nursing staffs have high satisfaction on the quality and techniques of their services. But they rated low scores on the philosophies of the company. It showed that they did not satisfy with the management of the company. In the end, I provided several suggestions to the senior care centers based on the results in this study.

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The main focus of this thesis is the lifestyle and value system of seniors. It is based both upon the specialized literature and the related information. I was able to gather. The theoretical part of this thesis deals with the characteristics of the basic concepts {--} the old age and the process of ageing. It looks at different levels of personality which are affected by the process. Periodization of age, lifestyle and value system, risk factors endangering healthy lifestyle, stereotypes and myth about old ages are mentioned. The last part of theory gives an overview of the contemporary senior-care system in the Czech Republic. It divided into two parts {--} healthcare and social welfare. The research part goes deeper into the seniors{\crq} lifestyle aimed at their daily activities and boarding skills. It compares value system of seniors living in family environment in town and those, who live in village. Two hypotheses have been confirmed, one not.

人口結構逐漸呈現高齡化，是現今世界上許多國家共同的趨勢，而我國的人口結構也漸漸邁入高齡化的趨勢，許多關於老人福利、安養、退休生活等議題益發值得討論，加之目前年輕人平均所撫養長輩人數之「撫養比」有不斷攀升的現象，顯示老人照顧議題更成為其中越來越不可忽視的重要一環。而我國公部門體制下的老人照顧人力資源運用，目前則正面臨著環境與法規變遷的挑戰，因此老人照顧的人力資源如何妥善配置，並針對其相應的工作職能進行強化，是為本研究主要探討的面向。 因此本研究經由組織分析、工作分析、個人分析等三層次訓練需求評估理論，並輔以中外文獻檢視，探討我國北區老人之家頤苑自費安養中心此一之個案。本研究運用質性研究方法，以北區老人之家頤苑自費安養中心老人照顧服務員及中心管理人員為研究對象，進行深度訪談，評估未來發展之訓練需求，最後根據文獻探討與深度訪談之研究發現，提出針對北區老人之家頤苑自費安養中心照顧服務員未來訓練規劃之建議，俾優化照顧人力的運用狀況，以提升老人照顧服務的品質。 本研究主要結論包括：(一) 組織承諾與團隊建立面向：可靠性之導向；（二）工作知能與工作態度面向：反應性與保證性之導向；（三）自我成長與生涯規劃面向：有形性與關懷性之導向。盼此些實務建議可作為我國公辦民營老人安養機構改善照顧人力運用與配置的參考。 / The increasing aging phenomenon of the structure of population is the common issue to many countries around the world in this days, and our country also faces the same situation. There are so many issues of senior citizens' welfare, healthcare, and retired life need to discuss. This survey executed through the 3 theories of training demands: organization analysis, work analysis and individual analysis, to investigate the chosen case: northern region senior citizens' home. This survey adopted qualitative research method, proceeded to interview to the nursing aides of northern region senior citizens' home, to evaluate the training demands of further developing, and then present the conclusions of the survey which was based on both the literature review and research findings of depth interview. The conclusions of this survey include the following: (1) The dimension of organizational commitment and team building: Reliability. (2) The dimension of work skills, and Work attitude: Responsiveness and Assurance (3) The dimension of self growth and career planning: Tangibles and Empathy. Expecting these suggestions could improve the using of care staff and the quality of elderly care.

The work deals with the social-psychological aspects of old age. The first part characterises these basic terms : old age, the needs of elderly people and different types of senior care. In the part {\clqq} Illnesses of elderly people`` it deals with the most common illnesses and their effects on the social {--} psychological life of elderly people. It describes the separate views of society on old age and the influence of illnesses on elderly people. It goes on to describe the violence commited against senior citizens and the need they have good social relationships (family, friends).It also suggets different leisure time activities and ways for the elderly to utilize their time. In the next part there are different examples from various senior citizens in which they tell the story of their life, about their joys and problems. The practical part includes the research about the common life of elderly, which we can see every day. I have seen both positive and negative things, which come with old age. There I compare the leisure time activities of elderly men and elderly women.

The diploma thesis follows up the treatment of marketing plan in area of concrete home care service development. The purpose of the thesis enlarges field home care service by the development of appropriately chosen marketing plan. The first, theoretical, part of thesis explains marketing including related terms, and it analyzes strategic management and the concept of strategic analysis. It describes a law about the social services and the principles of senior care in real surroundings in case of the demographics. The practical part has been articulated for the research chapter, including marketing research between home care service consumers/clients, and the analytical chapter. The result of marketing strategic analysis. On the base of detected documents was developed the marketing plan, which is covering appropriate marketing mix for development concrete field home care services. In conclusion there are valorized objectives of marketing plan realization, and there are another recommendations, whose contribute for enlarge of services and the success of the organization at the market. Keywords: demographics, field home care service, marketing, marketing mix, marketing plan, marketing strategy, senior care, strategic management

The thesis discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT or IT), nowadays transforms the form of health and social services. The specific arguments and social events are described, that leads today's health and social services closer to the use of ICT, influence and changes it. The work describes the latest trends linking ICT and social and health services in the areas of e-health, telemedicine, mobile health and assistive technologies. Specific tools and equipment and their practical use are presented. The practical part focuses on the introduction of specific- gadgets tablet care in caring for the elderly. Through direct interviews with caregivers and seniors is investigated how new technology is perceived by caregivers and seniors, how new technology equipment to care are introduced, and what positive and negative impact are the ICT has for facilities and the elderly. Key words assistive technology; eHealth; mHealth; patient engagement; population ageing; senior activation; senior care; telemedicine; touch tablets