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Convergence Study on the Corelation between Upper Limb Muscle Strength and Cognitive Function in Older Korean Adults

한국 노인의 상지근력과 인지기능 사이의 상관관계 융복합 연구

  • Choi, Wonjae (Institute of SMART Rehabilitation, Sahmyook University)
  • 최원재 (삼육대학교 SMART 재활연구소)
  • Received : 2019.11.14
  • Accepted : 2020.02.20
  • Published : 2020.02.28
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between upper limb muscle strength and cognitive function in older Korean adults. A total of 130 Community-dwelling older adults, who were able to independently conduct activities of daily living, participated in the study. We assessed upper limb muscle strength using a handgrip strength and arm curl test, and their cognitive function using a Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) and general practitioner assessment of cognition (GPCOG) tests. Out of 130 participants, 26 (20%) had normal cognitive functions, while 104 older adults (80%) had mild cognitive impairments (MCI). Handgrip strength was significantly different between older adults with and without MCI (p<.05) and was related to MoCA and GPCOG (p<.05). In the result, there is a correlation between physical ability and cognitive function of the older adults. Therefore, it is necessary to develop exercise program to improve mental health.

본 연구의 목적은 한국 노인의 상지 근력과 인지기능 사이의 상관관계를 알아보기 위해서 실시하였다. 지역사회에 거주하는 노인 중 독립적으로 일상생활이 가능한 130명이 본 연구에 참여하였다. 참여자들의 상지 근력은 악력과 아령 들기 검사로 평가하였고 인지 기능은 몬트리올 인지평가 도구와 실무자용 노인인지기능 사정도구를 사용하여 평가되었다. 연구 결과 130명의 노인 중 26명(20%) 만이 인지 기능이 정상이었고 104명(80%)은 경증인지장애를 가지고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 노인의 상지 근력 중 경증인지장애 유무에 따라 악력에서 유의한 차이가 있었고(p<.05), 악력은 몬트리올 인지평가 도구와 실무자용 노인인지기능 사정도구와 유의한 상관관계가 있었다(p<.05). 본 연구 결과, 노인의 신체적 능력과 인지기능 사이에 상관관계가 있기 때문에 정신건강을 향상시키기 위한 운동프로그램의 개발을 추후 필요할 것이다.

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