Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Sun Woo Hong

5 Articles

Construct Validity of the Life Transition Scale for Parents of Children with Autism: Ae Ran Lee, Sun Woo Hong, Se Jin Ju; J Korean Acad Nurs 2014;44(5):563-572. Published online October 31, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.5.563

Purpose

The study was done to identify the construct validity and reliability of the life transition scale (LTS) for parents who have children with autism.

Methods

Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmative factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to identify the most adequate measurement model for structural validity. Convergent validity and discriminant validity were also conducted for structural validity. Data were collected from 208 parents through self-reported questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS/WIN 15.0 and AMOS 20.0 version.

Results

A four factor-structure was validated (χ²=541.23, p<.001, GFI=.82, RMSEA=.07, IFI=.89, CFI=.89, PNFI=.73, Q (χ²/df)=2.20) at the 3rd order of EFA and CFA, and factors were named as denying, wandering, despairing, and accepting. Both convergent and determinant validity for LTS were 100%. Cronbach's alphas for the reliability of each structure were .77-.90 and .83 for total structure.

Conclusion

The four structures, 24-item instrument showed satisfactory reliability and validity. LTS has the potential to be appropriate for assessing the transition process of life for parents who have children with autism and provides basic directions for differentiated support and care at each stage.

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Development of a Scale to Measure Life Transition Process in Parents of Children with Autism: Ae Ran Lee, Sun Woo Hong, Se Jin Ju; J Korean Acad Nurs 2012;42(6):861-869. Published online December 31, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.6.861

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Purpose

The purpose of this research was to develop a scale to measure the life transition process of parents of children with autism, against the backdrop of a lack of research on this topic.

Methods

Seventy preliminary items were drawn from previous qualitative research, and content validity was tested by three professors as well as three parents of children with autism. A questionnaire survey was also done between August 2011 and February 2012. Data were collected from 207 parents of children with autism and analyzed using descriptive statistics, item analysis, Cronbach's alpha, Pearson correlation coefficients, and factor analysis with the SPSS Win 15.0 program.

Results

Twenty-nine items were selected to constitute the appropriate measuring scale and categorized into 5 factors explaining 63.2% of the total variance. The 5 factors were named; stages of denial (5 items), wandering (6 items), devotion (7 items), frustration (3 items), and finally acceptance (8 items). Cronbach's alpha for the 29 items was .80.

Conclusion

The results of this study not only suggest assessment criteria for the life transition process of parents who have children with autism but also provide basic directions for program development to provide differentiated support and care at each stage.

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Prerequisite for Korean Advance Directives: From the View of Healthcare Providers: Shin Mi Kim, Sun Woo Hong, Young Eun, Su Jin Koh; J Korean Acad Nurs 2012;42(4):486-495. Published online August 31, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.4.486

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the main prerequisite for Korean Advance Directives [KAD] to ensure their better use.

Methods

Data were collected from two focus group interviews and individual email responses. Study participants were 5 doctors and 6 nurses. All interview data were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

Three main themes emerged; establishing a philosophy of KAD, protocol to practice KAD, and the KAD document itself. A philosophy is needed to ensure individual needs, consensus to practice AD and identify principle agents. The core of protocol was found to be as follows; 1) process, 2) premise, 3) procedure, 4) contextual preparation, 5) timing, 6) feasibility. Component and feasibility need to be established for the document itself.

Conclusion

For a positive acceptance of KAD in Korean society, a culture sensitive, reality based, and user friendly AD needs to be developed.

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Development of a Korean Version of an Advance Directive Model via Cognitive Interview
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Life Transition of Mothers of Children with Autism: Ae Ran Lee, Sun Woo Hong, Ji Soo Kim, Se Jin Ju; J Korean Acad Nurs 2010;40(6):808-819. Published online December 31, 2010; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.6.808

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Purpose

While there are a number of studies on children with disabilities, there have been few studies on mothers of children with autism. The purpose of this study was to explore the process of life transition of mothers who have children with autism.

Methods

From June 2007 to May 2009, the researcher interviewed 15 mothers of children with autism living in Seoul City, Gyeonggi or Chonbuk Provinces, and then analyzed the data gathered using the constant comparative method of grounded theory.

Results

"Living together holding a string of fate" was a core category showing along the continuum of life. The basic social process of life transition encompassed 5 stages: stages of denying, wandering, devoting, mind controlling, and finally accepting. These five stages proceeded in phases, though returned back to the wandering stage occasionally.

Conclusion

This study has opened the door to understanding how mothers of children with autism experienced life transition. The findings suggest that differentiated support and care at each stage should be given and there is the need to develop transition assessment tools for mothers of children with autism.

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Family Caregivers' Experiences Utilizing a Nursing Home for Their Elderly Family Members: Sun Woo Hong, Haeng Mi Son; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2007;37(5):724-735. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2007.37.5.724

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of the family caregivers using a nursing home for their elderly family members.

Method

Participants for this study were 1 man and 9 women caregivers. Data was collected through in-depth interviews from October, 2005 to April, 2006 and analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory methodology.

Results

“Finding a way to live together” emerged as a core category and it reflected expanding consciousness allowing them to see each other in a more positive view. The basic social process of “finding a way to live together” includes 3 phases: 1) recognizing the problems, 2) finding solutions to the problems, and 3) accepting the changes in their surrounding. Lack of privacy, family troubles, extreme distress, and unavailable caregivers are reflected in the process of recognizing the problems. The process of finding solutions was making a decision, obtaining family agreement, choosing the best nursing home, and enduring the financial burden. Possible outcomes of the last phase include recovering peace of mind and continuing conflict.

Conclusion

Findings from this study offer suggestions for developing a strategy to help not only the elderly but also the family caregivers.

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