Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

The Degree of ZMother's Accident Prevention Practices for Their Children: Shin Jeong Kim, Hwan Seok Choi; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 1999;29(3):656-664. Published online March 29, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.1999.29.3.656

Abstract PDF: Accidents are the leading cause of death in children worldwide. The purpose of this study is to use basic data of safety education, counseling, and information available regarding accident prevention to examine the degree of mother's accident prevention practices for their children. Data were collected from June to October, 1998 from 587 mothers including 2 University hospitals located in Seoul and KyoungKi-Do. By using the 30 item questionnaire, which was created by researchers through literature review, the degree of mothers' accident prevention practices for their children was measured. The degree of accident prevention practices of mothers shown ranged 70-118 and averaged 3.19. Compared to the composit area average score, drug keeping had the highest score of 3.57. The next highest scores and traffic safety(3.41), and super vision of child(3.30). Prevention against burning was the lowest point at 2.58. With the respect to the demographic characteristics, there were statistically significant differences in the mothers' education(F=4.291, p=.014), type of residence(F=3.979, p=.008), and child developmental age(F=5.275, p=.001). The degree of accident prevention practices of mothers were relatively high. But the area which showed the low degree of accident prevention practices, required nurses' active education, counseling, social interest and support, and mass media participation.

Application and Developmental Strategies for Community-Based Injury Prevention Programs of the International Safe Communities Movement in Korea: Jeongyee Bae, Joonpil Cho, Seong-il Cho, Minyeong Kwak, Taehyen Lee, Christina Aram Bae; J Korean Acad Nurs 2015;45(6):910-918. Published online December 15, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.910

Abstract PDF: Abstract Purpose
Safety of humans is an important factor that affects health overall, and injuries are one of the major public-health problems in the world. The purposes of this study were to describe the International safe Community movement which contributes to the injury prevention and safety promotion all over the world, and to identify out the application and developmental strategies for Korea.
Methods
A review was done of previous research, reviews, and reports on the history, concepts, basic principles, and recommendations for actions of the Safe Community.
Results
For this study, the application strategies of the International Safe Community movement in Korea were examined to deduce the strengths of the safe Community program. Community-based injury prevention work according to the International Safe Community model is a successful and cost-effective way of reducing injuries in the community.
Conclusion
Through the International Safe Community program, communities are able to realize a healthy community and achieve improved quality of lives for the people, which is the ultimate objective of the Safe Community model. In addition, it will contribute to the economic vitalization and gain through energy and enhancement of productivity of people.

Effects of a Fall Prevention Program on Falls in Frail Elders Living at Home in Rural Communities: Jae-Soon Yoo, Mi Yang Jeon, Chul-Gyu Kim; J Korean Acad Nurs 2013;43(5):613-625. Published online October 31, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2013.43.5.613

Abstract PDF: Purpose
This study was conducted to determine the effects of a fall prevention program on falls, physical function, psychological function, and home environmental safety in frail elders living at home in rural communities.
Methods
The design of this study was a nonequivalent control group pre posttest design. The study was conducted from July to November, 2012 with 30 participants in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. Participants were registered at the public health center of E County. The prevention program on falls consisted of laughter therapy, exercise, foot care and education. The program was provided once a week for 8 weeks and each session lasted 80 minutes.
Results
The risk score for falls and depression in the experimental group decreased significantly compared with scores for the control group. Compliance with prevention behavior related to falls, knowledge score on falls, safety scores of home environment, physical balance, muscle strength of lower extremities, and self-efficacy for fall prevention significantly increased in the experimental group compared with the control group.
Conclusion
These results suggest that the prevention program on falls is effective for the prevention of falls in frail elders living at home.

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