Citation

Lee GS, Yom YH. Asian Nurs. Res. (Korean Soc. Nurs. Sci.) 2013; 7(3): 112-119.

Affiliation

Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea. Electronic address: yhyom@cau.ac.kr.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.anr.2013.06.003

PMID

25030248

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to construct and test a structural equation modeling on life-world integration in people with severe burns.

METHODS: A survey design was used. Data were collected in 2008 from 376 people who had experienced severe burns using questionnaires. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.

RESULTS: The fitness parameters of the modified model (χ(2)/df = 3.15, goodness of fit:.91, normal fit index:.93, Tucker Lewis Index:.93, root mean square error of approximation:.07, root mean square residual:.04, and comparative fit index:.95) indicated its suitability as the research model. Physical function directly influenced burn factor, and family support indirectly influenced life-world integration.

CONCLUSION: Physical function should be directly improved to adjust to life-world integration. A comprehensive integration approach is also necessary to help people with severe burns successfully return to society.

Language: en