Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)

The Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회)
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A Study of Cognitive Function and Depression of the Elderly in a Institution

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  • Ha, Mi-Sook (Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Science Graduate School of Daegu University) ;
  • Park, Rae-Joon (Department of physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 하미숙 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2008.11.29
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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($MMSE{\leq}24$) was 64.4% and that of depression($GDS{\geq}8$) was 40.7% Lower education, no religion and no work experience were associated with cognitive impairment. Depression in demented group was 68.2%, in suspect dementia group was 43.7% and in non-demented group was 9.5%. Conclusion : The prevalence of cognitive impairment and depression in elderly was high and depression was in association with cognitive impairment.

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