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Effectiveness Evaluation of Web-Based Cognitive Training Program for the Elderly Registered in the Rural Dementia Center

농촌 치매안심센터에 등록된 노인을 위한 웹기반 인지훈련 프로그램의 효과성 평가

  • Ahn, Eun Jung (Chungnam National University Hospital & College of Nursing, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Kim, Hyunli (College of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Chungnam National University)
  • 안은정 (충남대학교병원 & 충남대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 김현리 (충남대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2021.02.07
  • Accepted : 2021.05.20
  • Published : 2021.05.28
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Abstract

This study is single-group pretest-posttest design study to examine the effects of web-based cognitive training program using tablet on cognition and depression in the elderly with high risk of dementia or mild dementia living in a rural area, enrolled in dementia center. Intervention was provided to the 18 participants once a week for 10 weeks within 1 hour. Data was analyzed with SPSS 24.0 and interview data was categorized. The study result proves that after intervention, the participants' cognitive score increased significantly(Z=-3.35, p=.001) and the depression scores were significantly decreased(Z=-3.13, p=.002). Also, interview shows positive effect of the intervention on cognition and depression. It is necessary to improve access environment for smart devices so as not to be restricted by time and place, and to develop and apply various types of web-based programs for each cognitive level. Then, the intervention could be used as a cognitive training program incorporating information and communication technology for the prevention and management of dementia in rural areas.

본 연구는 농촌 지역에 거주하며 치매안심센터에 등록된 노인을 대상으로 태블릿을 활용한 웹 기반 인지훈련 프로그램이 인지와 우울에 미치는 영향과 효과를 확인하고자 시행된 단일군 전후 설계 연구이다. 대상자는 치매 고위험 노인과 경도 치매 노인 18명으로 웹 기반 인지훈련 프로그램은 주 1회, 1시간, 10회기 동안 제공되었다. 자료는 SPSS 24.0을 이용하여 Wilcoxon 검정의 비모수검정 방법으로 분석하였고, 프로그램 종료 후 시행한 면담은 분류과정을 거쳐 분석하고 서술하였다. 연구 결과, 대상자의 인지 점수는 유의하게 상승(Z=-3.35, p=.001) 되었고, 우울 점수는 유의하게 감소(Z=-3.13, p=.002) 되었다. 또한, 면담에서도 인지와 우울에 긍정적인 효과를 확인하였다. 따라서 본 연구를 바탕으로 시간과 장소에 제한을 받지 않도록 스마트 기기 접근 환경을 보완하고, 인지 수준별 다양한 종류의 웹 기반 프로그램이 개발, 적용되어야 한다. 그러면 농촌 지역의 치매 예방과 관리를 위한 정보통신 기술이 융합된 인지훈련 프로그램으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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Acknowledgement

This article is extended and excerpted from Eun Jung Ahn's(2020) master's thesis at Chungnam National University.

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