The purpose of this study was to describe risks and crisis, and risk management of relocated elders who live alone in an urban erea. A qualitative descriptive method was used. I defined crisis, states in which the danger of the life increased. Risks were defined possibility of a crisis. Hazard means causes of crisis and risks. The field was an urban area of population of about 30,000. Eight relocated participants who relocated in the past less than eight years were interviewed by ethnographic methods. Verbatim records were made and analyzed. Participants were 60〜70's. The recognized risks of relocated elderly people were : the fear of being dementia, risks of disorder, risks of poverty, possibility of disaster, isolation and death et al. Experiences as crisis were observed : crisis of life by treatment pause, emergency medical admission et al. Risk management practices were autonomous preparations, applications of friendship with neighborhood, applications of relatives, using contracts and services. Relocated elderly people who live alone have self care capability of risk management. Nurses should know their ability and characteristics.
都市部に引越した独居高齢者の危機管理
都市部に引越した独居高齢者の危機管理
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