Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 3
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- Pages.468-478
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- 2006
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
The Decline of Memory Performances of Old Adults and its Correlated Factors
노인의 기억수행감소와 관련 요인
- Min, Hye Sook (Department of Nursing, Dong-A University)
- 민혜숙 (동아대학교 의과대학 간호학과)
- Received : 2006.05.15
- Accepted : 2006.07.10
- Published : 2006.08.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study were to find out the degree of memory decline and to confirm its correlated factors in old adults. Method: The subjects consisted of 68 old adults over the age 65 who living in Busan. Data were collected by the interview method, using a structured questionnaire and the testing method on the memory performance. Results: The old adults' memory performances declined in tasks of immediately word recall, delayed word recall, and face recognition and increased slightly in word recognition over 2 years. However, there was only significant difference in delayed word recall task. The significant variables to predict memory decline were age, literacy, depression, locus, and strategy. Conclusion: The memory decline of old adults wasn't more serious problem than the perceived one. There needs to be some intervention programs to prevent memory decline for the elderly.