대한물리치료과학회지 (Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science)
- 제16권1호
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- Pages.21-29
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- 2009
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
손동작 운동프로그램이 치매 노인의 인지기능 향상에 미치는 효과
The Effects of Hand Movement Exercise Program on the Improvement of Cognitive Function in the Dementia Old Adults
- Wang, Joong-San (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hyo-Won Geriatric Hospital) ;
- Kim, Ji-Sung (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Suwon Women's College) ;
- Kim, Soo-Han (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Kaya University)
- 투고 : 2009.01.20
- 심사 : 2009.02.25
- 발행 : 2009.03.31
초록
Background: The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of the hand movement exercise program on the cognitive function of the older with dementia. Methods: A total of twenty-four subjects were divided into two research groups and one control group, respectively. Each exercise was conducted in twelve weeks: three times a week, twice a day for fifteen minutes. Enhancement of cognitive function in each exercise program was evaluated four times using MMSE-KC, the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State. Results: As for enhancement of cognitive function, the hand movement exercise program represented an increase of