Elderly Health Services at Senior Centers in an Urban South Korean Community
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Boas Yu, EdD, School of Nursing and Allied Health, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
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- Epsilon Rho
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the current status of elderly health services provided by senior centers in South Korea and to pinpoint any improvements or recommendations needed for the South Korean senior centers to better serve elderly population.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-11-11T15:03:45Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Elderly; Health Services; Senior Centers |
Conference Information
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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