Qualitative Study on Intervention Experiences in Cases on Elder Self-Neglect

This study aims to comprehensively understand the intervention experiences of practitioners across various professional fields regarding cases of self-neglect among older adults, and to provide fundamental data for effective interventions in such cases. For this purpose, interviews were conducted with nine practitioners who have experience in addressing elder self-neglect. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis methods. Results revealed two categories as follows: feature for intervention and influencing factors of intervention. Based on the result, the following implications were suggested: the importance of reviewing case management outcomes based on informed consent for intervention; establishing legal and ethical guidelines for involuntary interventions; implementing rapid interventions though cooperative systems involving relevant agencies, including healthcare professionals, enhancing community awareness of self-neglect, and providing specialized training and education for practitioners.