• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.18-31
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• 2021

The purpose of the present study was to present evidence for driving interventions for the elderly by conducting programs that can improve visual perception and cognitive function in a driving simulator for elderly drivers and analyse their effects. Three elderly subjects who were 65 years or older, did not have physical and cognitive impairments, and were able to drive themselves participated in the present study. A total of 12 intervention sessions, of which subjects participated in 10 sessions of nine different visual perception and cognitive function programs available in a driving simulator, were conducted and pre- and post-program assessments were conducted (two assessments in total). The assessments included the evaluation of visual perception, frontal lobe function, concentration, safe driving behaviour, and self-efficacy. The results showed positive effects of the driving simulator program on the visual perception, frontal lobe function, concentration, safe driving behaviour, and self-efficacy of all subjects. Changes in the simulator results showed remarkable improvement in the response evaluation, judgment evaluation, and predictive power evaluation, but showed difficulties in interference tasks and depth perception in common. The results showed positive effects of driving simulator training on the driving ability of the elderly, and consistent provision of such training is expected to improve the quality of life of the elderly by securing the safety of driving and actively supporting social participation.

• 한국임상보건과학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.1600-1606
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• 2022

Objective: This study was to compares and analyzes programs applied to improve cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia in the community to find out their effectiveness. Methods: In this study, 12 papers were finalized by searching for "elderly", "cognitive", "community", and "program" using the database of the Research Information System (RISS), National Assembly Library, and Korean Studies Information (KISS). Results: Programs for cognitive function were in the order of cognitive stimulation program, arts and crafts, and exercise program. In the program, rather than applying the cognitive stimulation program alone, the program was operated by combining leisure or exercise, music, art, and handicraft. The time was shown to be 30 minutes. The most frequently used evaluation tool was MMSE, followed by GDS and BBS. By cognitive domain, cognitive stimulation program and memory, satisfaction in psychology, and balance ability in exercise were evaluated the most. In the cognitive area, various cognitive stimulation areas were included, and in the exercise area, basic exercise, muscle strength exercise, joint exercise, and balance exercise were applied. Conclusion: Therefore, developing a program to improve cognitive function for mild cognitive impairment, it will be possible to prepare guidelines to establish and development.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2008

Purpose: This study was aimed to develop an aromatherapy hand massage program, and evaluate the effects of aromatherapy hand massage on cognitive function, sleep disturbance and problematic behaviors of elderly with dementia. Method: The research design was a nonequivalent control group non-synchronized quasiexperimental study. Aromatherapy hand massage was administrated to experimental groupI for 2 weeks, jojoba oil massage were administrated to experimental groupII for 2 weeks, and no treatment for control group for 2 weeks. Data were analyzed using the $x^2-test$, ANOVA, ANCOVA and $Scheff{\acute{e}}$ test in the SPSS 12.0 program. Results: Experimental group I showed significant changes in sleep disturbance and problematic behaviors compared to those in experimental groupII or control group. Conclusion: Aromatherapy hand massage program is found effective on sleep disturbance and problematic behaviors of elderly with dementia.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제31권7C호
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• pp.672-679
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• 2006

Cognitive radio, which is designed to dynamically adapt its transmission to the environments, is believed to be one of the fundamental techniques for future spectrum utilization. As the first step of cognitive radio, spectrum sensing is treated as the most important technique, through which cognition is well explained. In this paper, we propose a spectral correlation based detection method for spectrum sensing. An unlicensed secondary user system operating in TV broadcast bands is taken as an example. Based on the cyclostationarity of communication signals, spectral correlation function is used to minimize the effect of random noise and interference. Energy measurement and peak detection based criteria are proposed. Simulation results show that the proposed detection method outperforms the energy detection and is more suitable for spectrum sensing in cognitive radios.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.225-232
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• 2023

Cognitive dysfunction is relatively less considered a complication of hypertension. However, there is sufficient evidence to show that high blood pressure in middle age increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in old age. The greatest impact on cognitive function in those with hypertension is on executive or frontal lobe function, similar to the area most damaged in vascular dementia. Possible cognitive disorders associated with hypertension are vascular dementia, Alzheimer disease, and Lewy body dementia, listed in decreasing strength of association. The pathophysiology of cognitive dysfunction in individuals with hypertension includes brain atrophy, microinfarcts, microbleeds, neuronal loss, white matter lesions, network disruption, neurovascular unit damage, reduced cerebral blood flow, blood-brain barrier damage, enlarged perivascular damage, and proteinopathy. Antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Given the high prevalence of dementia and its impact on quality of life, treatment of hypertension to reduce cognitive decline may be a clinically relevant intervention.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.1273-1283
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• 1999

This study was done to explore the effects of dance therapy on pulmonary and cognitive functions in the elderly. The design of this study was a non-equivalent pre-post test experiment. The subjects consisted of elderly persons living in a facility located in Kyoungi-Do. Fifty eight subjects had normal cognition, sensory function and resting blood pressure. They underwent tests of pulmonary and cognitive function as baseline data before dance therapy, and at 6th week and at the end of 12nd week after following dance therapy. Twenty seven elderly persons were assigned to the experimental group and participated with the dance therapy. This therapy was based on the Marian Chace's dance therapy and Korean traditional dance with music. The dance therapy consisted of 50 minutes session, 3 times a week for 12 weeks. One session consisted of warming-up, expression, catharsis, sharing and closing stage. the intensity of the dance therapy was at the 40% of age-adjusted maximum heart rates. Data were analyzed with mean, standard deviation, Chi-square test, unpaired t-test, repeated measures ANOVA, and Bonferroni multiple regression using SAS program. The results were as follows : 1. Pulmonary function(forced expiratory volume at one second and forced vital capacity) of the experimental subjects significantly increased over time more than that of the control subjects. 2. The experimental group had significantly higher score for pulmonary function than the control group at the 12nd week after dance therapy. 3. Cognitive function of the experimental subjects significantly increased over time more than that of the control subjects. 4. The experimental group had significantly higher score for cognitive function than the control group at the 6th week and 12nd week after dance therapy. The findings showed the dance therapy could be effective in improving the pulmonary and cognitive function of the elderly.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2021

Purpose : In this study, we applied a computerized cognitive rehabilitation program (CoTras-C) for children with cerebral palsy. Research was conducted to investigate the impact of upper limb function, sensory function, and activities of daily living. Methods : The study period lasted 10 weeks from October 2019 to December 2019. The study subjects were 12 subjects according to the selection criteria, and a computerized cognitive rehabilitation program (CoTras-C) was conducted twice a week for 30 minutes before and after the application of basic occupational therapy. Results : As a result of the computerized cognitive rehabilitation program, scores of upper limb function (QUEST), sensory function (SSP-2), and daily life activity (WeeFIM) were significantly improved (p>.05). From the result of examining the motor area, improvement in fine-motor function and protective extension through touch pad or controller operation was found. It also showed improvement in activities of daily living including motor and activities of daily living including social cognition. In the sensory function evaluation, it was not significant in movement sensitivity. Significant differences were shown in the items excluding olfactory/taste sensitivity. Conclusion : The application of the computerized cognitive rehabilitation program (CoTras-C) showed significant results in upper limb function, sensory function, and daily life activities of children with brain lesions. Based on these results, future studies need to generalize the study by expanding the age or population of children with brain lesions, or by expanding the diversity of diseases and environments.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2012

서론 : 본 연구는 인지재활의 주요영역인 실행 장애, 기억력 장애, 지각 장애, 주의력 장애, 일상생활활동 영역에서의 가상현실의 적용 사례를 문헌고찰 함으로써, 작업치료 적용을 위한 기초자료로 활용하고자 한다. 본론 : 가상현실을 바탕으로 한 인지프로그램은 평가 뿐 만이 아니라 전반적인 인지 요소의 훈련용으로 사용되어지고 있다. 가상현실을 이용한 인지 프로그램은 실제 환경에서의 평가이자 훈련이기에 기존 컴퓨터에 기초한 평가 및 훈련과 비교하여 실제 환경으로 전이효과가 큰 것으로 밝혀지고 있다. 가상현실의 재활 프로그램에 적용은 최신 기술의 발전과 더불어 보다 큰 발전을 가져올 것으로 예상되며, 이는 곧 혁신적인 치료 기술의 발전을 가져 올 수 있다. 이 과정에 가상현실은 미래에 보다 많이 연구 되어질 것으로 예상되며, 특히 인지영역에서 가상현실은 기존의 평가들 보다 향상된 실제 환경으로의 전이효과에 주목할 필요가 있다. 결론 : 인지영역에서 가상현실의 적용은 무한한 잠재력을 가지고 있으며, 평가 뿐 만 아니라 훈련이 통합된 재활 프로그램으로 활용도가 광범위 할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제9권10호
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• pp.227-237
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• 2009

본 연구는 지역사회 노인의 신체활동 참여에 따른 우울과 신체 기능을 알아봄으로서, 신체 활동을 노인의 지속적인 우울 경감 및 신체기능 증진을 위한 중재 방안으로 고려하기 위해 기초 자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 65세 이상 노인 79명이 참여 하였으며, 한국형 노인 우울 척도(KGDS), 한국형 간이 정신 상태 검사(MMSE-K), 젭슨 손 기능 검사(Jebsen hand function test), 악력계(Dynamometer), 5회 일어서기 검사(Five time sit-up test)를 이용하여 노인의 우울과 인지 및 신체 기능(손 기능, 장악력, 하지 근력)을 측정하였다. 연구 결과 노인의 우울감이 높을수록 장악력은 낮았고, 신체 활동에 참여한 노인은 참여하지 않은 노인에 비해 더 높은 신체 기능과 더 낮은 우울감을 보였다. 이는 신체 활동이 노인의 우울 경감 및 신체기능 증진과 관련을 나타내므로 신체 활동을 노인의 우울 상태 및 신체 기능의 예측과 관리의 전략으로 고려할 것을 제안하는 바이다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2022

Background: Depression and cognitive function have a positive effect on the improvement of quality of life and extension of lifespan in the elderly. In addition, it appears as a major factor influencing oral health status. Therefore, this study looked at the relationship between the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), depression, and cognitive function in the elderly using the Korea Longitudinal Study of Aging. Methods: In this study, 4,535 elderly people aged 65 years and over were targeted using the 7th data of the 2018 Korea Longitudinal Study of Aging. A t-test and ANOVA analysis were performed to compare GOHAI, depression, and cognitive function by group. In addition, hierarchical multiple linear regression was performed to understand the effect of the elderly's perceived depression scale and cognitive ability on GOHAI. Results: As a result of adding the depression scale and cognitive function variables to Model 2, the explanatory power was 22%. Educational level, marital status, private health insurance subscription, average monthly allowance, subjective health status, use of dentures, smoking status, economic activity, depression scale, and cognitive function were found to have significant influence (p<0.05). In addition, when controlled and viewed with all factors, depression and cognitive function were found to have an effect on oral health-related quality of life. Conclusion: The findings indicate that depression and cognitive function are associated with oral health-related quality of life in the Korean elderly. As the age increases, the quality of life declines due to depression and cognitive function problems, in addition to oral discomfort, eating disorders, and physical discomfort.