Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)
- Volume 3 Issue 4
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- Pages.285-292
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- 2008
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- 1975-311X(pISSN)
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- 2287-7215(eISSN)
A Study of Cognitive Function and Depression of the Elderly in a Institution
수용시설 노인들의 인지기능과 우울에 관한 연구
- Ha, Mi-Sook (Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Science Graduate School of Daegu University) ;
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Park, Rae-Joon
(Department of physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
- Published : 2008.11.29
Abstract
Purpose : To estimate the prevalence of and identity the associates of cognitive function and depression among people over 70 years of age, and to examine the relationship between cognitive impairment and depression, Methods : The elderly in Pusan area were studied on the Korea version Mini Mental Scale Examination instrument(MMSE-K), Short form of Geriatic Depression Scale(SGDS). Results : The prevalence of cognitive impairment(