정신장애인 자립생활의 개념 및 구성요소에 관한 델파이 기법 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to elicit the concepts and components of independent living for people with psychiatric disabilities through the Delphi technique. The expert panel consisted of social workers (N=20) with at least five years of experience practicing independent living support services to people with mental disabilities on the front lines of the community and conducted three Delphi technique surveys. All delphi technique survey was performed by e-mail. as a Result, the concept of independent living for people with psychiatric disabilities were 6 domains, which were health of body, mental health, daily living skill, residence and economic activities, the use of community resources and leisure use, protection of rights and interests. Also, the component of Independent living for people with psychiatric disabilities were 44 items. All items of the concept and component were average, construct validity ratio, consensus and convergence for validity verification were proper. Finally, practical and policy implications and recommendations for independent living for people with mental disabilities are discussed based on the results of this study.