Investigation of the Humanistic Care Ability of Elderly Care Workers and Analysis of Related Factors
Objective To understand the current situation and influencing factors of the humanistic care ability of elderly care workers,and to provide a reference for formulating strategies to improve this ability.Methods 137 elderly care workers from 3 elderly care institutions in Changsha were selected by cluster sampling method as the research subjects.A cross-sectional study was conducted using general information questionnaires and the Chinese version of the Caring Ability Scale.Result A total of 137 survey questionnaires were distributed,and 130 valid questionnaires were collected,with an effective response rate of 94.9%.The total score of humanistic care ability for elderly care workers is 189.06±17.61;the cognitive dimension score is 72±6.84;the courage dimension score is 57.92±10.56;and the patient dimension score is 59.16±6.03.Family care,work atmosphere,and continuing education are the influencing factors on the humanistic care ability of elderly care workers(p<0.05).Conclusion The humanistic care abilities of 130 elderly care workers are at a moderate level.Influential factors include family care,work atmosphere,and continuing education.Managers and educators in elderly care should focus on enhancing these abilities by fostering a supportive work environment and promoting ongoing education.
Elderly care workerHumanistic care abilityElderly careNursing humanitiesQuestionnaire survey