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Purpose:This studywas toidentify healthneedsof theelderlyat nursinghomesbylong-termcare grade. Methods: The healthneedsof 116 eldersat twonursing homesin Seoul were measured with resident assessment protocols (RAPs), activities of daily living (ADL), and cognitive performance scale (CPS), and pain and depression were measuredbyresidentassessment instrument (RAI). Results:With regard toRAPs, 11 out of 18itemshaddifferent distributioninthe3 groupssignificantly. The 1st-gradeeldershad ahigher percentageof 9 itemsthanthe2nd- and 3rd-gradeones but the 3rd-grade oneshadthe highesthealth needsrelatedwithactivity. The2nd-gradeeldershad similar health needs to the 1st-grade ones. In terms of functional level, the 1st-grade elders had the highest percentageofCPSandADLbutthe3rd-gradeoneshadthehighest scoreof painanddepressionout of the3groups. The standardized assessment instrument to identify specific health needs by the 3 groups should be developed. Therefore, care plans to meet health needs of the 3 groups will be made. Conclusion:It is suggested that nursing care is required tothe elderly of the1st- and 2nd-grade and safeactivity and environment tothe 3rd-graded ones.
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