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Job Analysis of Clinical Research Coordinators Using the DACUM Process
Hyun-Sook Kang, Haeng-Mi Son, Nan-Young Lim, Kyung-Sook Cho, Sung-Bok Kwon, Yeo-Jin Yi, Young-Sook Park, Eun-Hee Lee, Joo-Hyun Kim, Hye-Ja Han, Jung-Mi Baik, Younhee Jeong
J Korean Acad Nurs 2012;42(7):1027-1038.   Published online December 31, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.7.1027
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Purpose

This study was done to analyze the job of clinical research coordinators (CRCs).

Methods

Through the "developing a curriculum (DACUM)" workshop, the definition of CRCs' role was described and CRCs' duties and tasks were identified. Finally, the developed duties and tasks were validated for importance, difficulty, and frequency.

Results

A CRC is defined as the one who coordinates and performs tasks related to clinical research/trials among investigators, participants, and sponsors according to the Good Clinical Practice at institutions conducting clinical trials. Twelve duties and 78 tasks were identified on the DACUM chart which represented the importance, difficulty, and frequency of tasks represented as A, B, and C respectively. Based on determinant coefficient (DC) of the task, the highest ranked task was confirming the eligibility of participants for research (DC=8.03) and the lowest was inventory management for clinical study materials (3.95).

Conclusion

In this study, the job of a CRC was analyzed through the DACUM process and it was found that CRCs were doing various duties and tasks. Based on these results, it is suggested that it is necessary to develop CRC education programs considering the career ladder of CRCs.

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Evaluation of the Korean Formal Educational Program for Training Care Workers for Frail Elderly
Yeo-Jin Yi, Hyun-Sook Kang, Sung-Bok Kwon, Joo-Hyun Kim, Young-Sook Park, Haeng-Mi Son, Eun-Hee Lee, Nan-Young Lim, Kyung-Sook Cho, Hye-Ja Han
J Korean Acad Nurs 2010;40(6):872-881.   Published online December 31, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.6.872
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Purpose

This study was done to evaluate the formal education program provided by the Korean government for care workers for frail elderly people.

Methods

This study was a cross-sectional survey in which 438 certified care workers who had completed the education program participated. Data were collected from June to October 2009, using a self-report questionnaire consisting of satisfaction with, and understanding of the education program.

Results

The participants had a mean age of 46.7 yr, 87.9% were female and 58.2% were high school graduates. For the theory part of the education, the highest score for understanding was for 'supporting household & activities of daily living' while the lowest score for understanding was for 'care for death and dying'. For the practical education, the highest score for understanding was for 'talking with the client' and the lowest score was for 'first aid & basic life support'. There was a significant difference in satisfaction and understanding of the theoretical and practical parts according to educational level.

Conclusion

Continuing education programs are needed for care workers for elders, both in the theoretical and practical areas. Also the content of programs should address the weak points of this formal education program.

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The Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Nurses: Focused on Work Rewards
Young-Hee Yom, Sung-Bok Kwon, Yoon-Young Lee, Eun-Kyung Kwon, Jong-Wook Ko
J Korean Acad Nurs 2009;39(3):329-337.   Published online June 29, 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.3.329
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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction of hospital nurses. The focus was on work rewards. A causal model of job satisfaction of hospital nurses was constructed based on situational perspectives.

Methods

The sample for this study consisted of 505 nurses from 2 general hospitals located in Seoul and Kyeonggi Province, Korea. Data were collected with self-administrated questionnaires and analyzed by hierarchical multiple regression.

Results

All variables except workload were positively correlated with job satisfaction. It was found that three task reward variables (workload, meaning, and participation), two organizational reward variables (security and promotional chances) and one social reward variable (family support) had significant influence on nurses' job satisfaction. The explained variance for job satisfaction was 41.4%. The data further indicate that task rewards were the most significant determinants of nurse job satisfaction.

Conclusion

Theses findings provide strong empirical evidence for importance of task, organizational and social reward variables in explaining job satisfaction of nurses. The model used for this study will be useful for predicting nurse job satisfaction.

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