Table 1.
Participant characteristics (N = 259).
| Classification | Categories | ECF (N = 130) | HCC (N = 129) |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Long-term care facility type | 130 | 129 | |
| Job type of directors | Social worker | 110 (84.6) | 116 (89.9) |
| Nurse | 16 (12.3) | 8 (6.2) | |
| Other | 4 (3.1) | 5 (3.9) | |
| Emergency situation report † | Facility director | 44 (33.8) | 49 (38.3) |
| Nurse | 57 (43.8) | 13 (10.2) | |
| Nurse’s aide | 18 (13.8) | 12 (9.4) | |
| Guardian | 3 (2.3) | 25 (19.5) | |
| Calling 119 rescue team | 8 (6.2) | 43 (33.6) | |
| In charge of first-aid † | Facility director | 23 (17.7) | 32 (21.3) |
| Nurse | 43 (33.1) | 12 (8.0) | |
| Nurse’s aide | 36 (27.7) | 14 (9.3) | |
| Caregiver | 25 (19.2) | 72 (48.1) | |
| Social worker | 3 (2.3) | 20 (13.3) | |
| Accompanied during hospital transportation † | Facility director | 25 (13.5) | 20 (11.0) |
| Nurse | 24 (13.0) | 9 (5.0) | |
| Nurse’s aide | 43 (23.2) | 21 (11.6) | |
| Caregiver | 84 (45.4) | 86 (47.5) | |
| Social worker | 4 (2.2) | 27 (14.9) | |
| Guardian | 5 (2.7) | 18 (9.9) | |
| Experience of emergency | Yes | 130 (100.0) | 129 (100.0) |
| No | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
† Multiple response. ECF: Elderly care facilities, HCC: Home care center.