Author(s)

Gao Yin, Ma Xiumei, Yang Xuewen, Wei Hongjuan, Zhang Yingyan, Liu wei, Ma yuexian, Zhang Weixin

Corresponding Author

Wei Hongjuan

Abstract

Objective: To investigate and analyze the nursing service demand of the elderly in Qiqihar pension institutions, explore its influencing factors, and provide basis for the development of nursing service in pension institutions. Methods: The general information questionnaire, Barthel index rating scale and nursing service demand questionnaire were used to investigate the elderly. According to the random sampling method, 242 elderly people from 5 pension institutions registered and operated by civil affairs department in the urban area were investigated by questionnaire. Results: There were significant differences in nursing service demand among the elderly in age, education level, monthly income level, self-care ability and awareness of nursing institutions in Qiqihar (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The elderly in Qiqihar City have a large demand for nursing services in pension institutions (88.21 ± 19.06), mainly focusing on health care and rehabilitation guidance (44.23 ± 7.28) and basic life nursing services (32.14 ± 7.56). The age, education level, monthly income level, self-care ability and recognition of nursing institutions are the main influencing factors of nursing service demand.

Keywords

Pension institutions, Elderly people, Elderly care needs, Influencing factors