Evaluation of perceived autonomy among preventive service user of long-term care

本研究评估长期照护预防性服务使用者的感知自主性。首先，以220名社区居住老年人为研究对象，编制了日本版（简写版）的“自主实施知觉”量表（PEA），并进行了效度和信度检验。其次，评估预防服务使用者的感知自主性。参与者的平均年龄为80.8岁，73.6%为女性。与预防措施相关的因素是自我报告的健康状况和社会支持，因此，这些因素被认为有助于预防服务使用者的自主性。

This study evaluated perceived autonomy among preventive service user of long-term care. First, Perceived Enactment of Autonomy (PEA) scale Japanese version (short version) was developed for community-dwelling older adults (N=220) and validity and reliability were examined. Second, perceived autonomy of preventive service user were assessed. Participants demographics were that mean age was 80.8 and 73.6% were female. Factors related to PEA were self-reported health status and social support, therefore, these factors were considered to assist autonomy among preventive service users.