Research in Community and Public Health Nursing (지역사회간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing (한국지역사회간호학회)
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The Effects of a Calligraphy and Exercise Program on Korean Elders' Self-esteem, Stress, Quality of Life and Physical Health

서예 및 운동 프로그램이 노인의 자아존중감, 스트레스, 삶의 질 및 신체적 건강에 미치는 효과

  • Eun, Young (College of Nursing, Gerontological Health research Center, Health Science Research Institute, GyeongSang National University) ;
  • Woo, Sun-Hyae (College of Nursing, Gerontological Health research Center, Health Science Research Institute, GyeongSang National University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Shim (College of Nursing, Gerontological Health research Center, Health Science Research Institute, GyeongSang National University) ;
  • Kim, Hyang-Sook (Sam dong Community Health Post. Lamhae, College of Nursing, GyeongSang National University)
  • 은영 (경상대학교 간호대학, 경상대학교 건강과학연구원 노인건강연구센터) ;
  • 우선혜 (경상대학교 간호대학, 경상대학교 건강과학연구원 노인건강연구센터) ;
  • 김은심 (경상대학교 간호대학, 경상대학교 건강과학연구원 노인건강연구센터) ;
  • 김향숙 (남해군 삼동면 보건진료소, 경상대학교 간호대학)
  • Published : 2008.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conduct to develop a calligraphy and exercise program and examine its effects on the self-esteem, stress, qualify of life and physical health of the elderly in a community health post in Korea. Method: The subjects consisted of 43 elders (experimental group: 20, control group: 23) who were attending the program of a community health post. The experimental group participated in the calligraphy and exercise program for 12 weeks (3 times a week, 120 minutes a session). Data were collected before and after the program. Results: 1) The experimental group showed significant improvement in self-esteem and quality of life and significant reduction in stress compared to the control group. 2) The experimental group and the control group were not significantly different in muscle strength and flexibility. Conclusion: These results suggest that the calligraphy and exercise program for old adults can improve their psychological health and quality of life.

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