Purpose: This study aimed to derive meaningful implications by comparing and analyzing community-based programs, such as the Public Health Center Home Visiting Health Care Program, which serve as key initiatives for the prevention and management of frailty among older adults. Methods: We used a domestic search engine to input keywords such as ‘aging’, ‘weakness’, ‘home health care’, ‘home nursing’, and ‘care services’, and collected and analyzed the searched data. Results: Various programs addressing physical activity, nutrition, social participation, cognitive health, and depression management are currently operated by public health centers, local governments, and the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). Among these, the Public Health Center Home Visiting Health Care Program plays a central role in frailty management through direct visits by nurses to the homes and facilities of older adults, contributing to the promotion of healthy aging and the prevention of long-term care dependency. Conclusion: To strengthen its impact, the program should be expanded beyond the current focus on low-income and vulnerable seniors to encompass the broader elderly population. Moreover, the development and dissemination of specialized frailty management interventions are essential. It is also recommended that training programs be established to enhance the case management competencies of multidisciplinary professionals involved in the program, enabling them to better address the integrated health and social care needs of older adults. Further research is warranted to assess the cost-effectiveness of community-based frailty prevention and management programs by developing measurable indicators that validate their outcomes and effectiveness.

Purpose: Newly hired visiting nurses often face difficulties adapting to autonomous home-based care environments despite their vital role in serving vulnerable populations. Practical, field-based training is essential to support early adaptation. Objective: This study aimed to develop and implement a preceptorship-based training program using joint home visits, and to evaluate its effectiveness and satisfaction among participants. Methods: A three-day structured program was developed using the ADDIE model, including briefing, joint home visits with preceptors, and debriefing. A total of 83 visiting nurses (38 new, 45 senior) participated from five districts in Seoul. Satisfaction and training adequacy were assessed through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and t-tests were used for analysis. Results: Both groups reported high satisfaction with the training program. New nurses experienced increased confidence and reduced anxiety. Senior nurses reported improved role clarity and mentoring awareness. Statistically significant differences were found between the groups regarding training guideline adequacy and preceptor staffing (p<.05). Conclusion: The joint home visit preceptorship program was positively perceived by participants in supporting new nurses' job adaptation and enhancing self-efficacy. This model can inform standardized onboarding education for public health nurses and contribute to long-term workforce retention.

Purpose: This review study analyzes the impact of the Korean Society for Customized Visiting Health Care on the development of Home Visiting Care in public health centers since its inception in 2007. It also suggests potential future directions for both the Korean Society for Customized Visiting Health Care and Home Visiting Care in public health centers. Methods: The investigation scrutinized various sources including the white paper detailing the activities of the Korean Society for Customized Visiting Health Care, academic conference materials, minutes from general meetings, research papers from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Korea Health Promotion Institute. Results: The Korean Society for Customized Visiting Health Care has been actively involved in advancing and assessing home-visiting health care services. The society has been focused on developing and evaluating the effectiveness of home visit health care services offered by public health centers. Conclusions: The Korean Society for Customized Visiting Health Care has achieved progress by continuous interaction with field staff, rigorous personnel training, technical assistance, field research, and policy recommendations. In 2024, the home visit health care sector could be advanced and improved using AI technology.

Purpose: In countries with a large elderly population, the integrated visiting health care program for the elderly in communities was effective in preventing frailty and reducing medical expenses. Customized preventive health service is essential in a super-aged society. The purpose of this study is to estimate the number of professionals who perform visiting health care for the elderly. Methods: The statistics for the elderly from Statistics Korea and the Visiting Healthcare Performance Report from Korea Health Promotion Institute were employed in the analysis. The elderly were divided into four groups: healthy, pre-frailty, frailty I, and frailty II, according to their health level. Through the focus group interview, the ratio of nurses, physical activity experts, and nutritionists was set at 8:1:1. Results: Three scenarios were classified into minimum, medium, and maximum according to the number of visits. In the case of Seoul, the number of essential professionals was calculated at least from 719 to a maximum of 1,837. Conclusion: Since this study has a limitation in calculating visiting health care experts only by the ratio of nurses, physical activity experts, and nutritionists, future studies should consider experts or professionals in the field of social welfare, oral health, and visiting treatment.