A Study on Information Gathering in Caregiving Process: Targeting Students at a Four-Year University in Japan

¹Care Work Course, Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nihon Fukushi University, Japan
²Department of Social Welfare, University of Shizuoka Junior College, Japan

*Corresponding author: Naomi Mizutani, 26-2 Higashi Haemi Cho, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, 475-0012, Phone: +81-569-20-0131; E-mail: [email protected].

Received Date: December 09, 2023

Published Date: December 29, 2023

Citation: Mizutani N, et al. (2023). A Study on Information Gathering in Caregiving Process: Targeting Students at a Four-Year University in Japan. Mathews J Nurs. 5(7):34.

Copyrights: Mizutani N, et al. © (2023).

ABSTRACT

Assessing care requires adept information gathering, care workers must skillfully collect information from various perspectives. This study aimed to assess the current status of students and address the issues related to their information gathering by clarifying the information items and sources utilized by students, as outlined in written records that describe their eating (activity being carried out). Targeting 25 first-year students in the Care Practice II program at University A, data were extracted from records on eating created by students. Inductive coding categorized record contents nine information item categories and identified four source categories: “observation,” “records,” “staff,” and “care recipients.” The study revealed a predominant use of “observation,” with minimal use of “staff” and “care recipients.” Despite students considering nine perspectives, there was a dearth of information on care recipients’ subjective feelings. Differences existed in both information items and quantity among students, with some displaying inadequate writing skills. Notably, information obtained directly from other people was limited.

Keywords: Caregiving Process, Eating, Information Gathering, Certified Care Workers, Students at Four-Year Universities.