[[alternative]]Motivation and challenges of nurse entrepreneurs in nursing home industry-A qualitative study

[[abstract]]國立台北護理學院長期照護研究所碩士論文摘要研究所別：長期照護研究所論文名稱：護理之家女性護理創業者之創業動機及所面臨的問題之質性探討指導教授：鄭清昭博士研究生：姜遠萍本研究的目的是要了解台灣女性護理人員創設護理之家之創業動機、創業前之準備、創業面臨的問題、並對政府主管機關及未來創業者的建議。本研究以立意取樣方式，針對衛生署訪查績優的獨立型態護理之家女性護理人員的創業者，藉由質性研究之面對面深入訪談法，自2004年7月到8月間收集資料，訪談地點選在其所創設的機構內，北、中、南部共訪談四位女性創業者，並以內容分析法來整理資料。研究結果顯示女性護理人員於護理之家創業的動機是市場需求、朋友邀約共同投資、喜歡與老人相處、因緣際會、個人經濟需求、認為老人問題嚴重等。創業前的準備包括機構設立地點之勘查、設立標準、法規、市場調查等。創業時所面臨的最大問題就是人員的雇用，對政府主管機關提出政策面及輔導面的建議，而對未來女性創業也有具體的建議。 關鍵詞：女性護理創業者、護理之家、質性研究[[abstract]]AbstractThrough a qualitative study, with face-to-face in-depth interviews, we learned female nurse entrepreneurs’ motivation, preparation prior to business and challenges encountered, in order to formulate recommendations to government agencies and to provide information for future female nurse entrepreneurs. Data were collected in July and August of 2004 from four female nursing home owners from the Northern, Central and Southern regions of Taiwan. Content analysis of the data shows that before they plunged they had some careful planning and preparation, such as marketing research to determine the location, clear understanding of nursing home requirements and regulations, etc. The biggest problem they have encountered was finding qualified& dedicated employees.To government agencies, they have suggestions from both the policy and the counseling perspectives. To future female entrepreneurs, their recommendation is to secure support from family members and to shield the family from business related stresses.Keywords: Female nurse entrepreneurs, Nursing home, Qualitative researc