• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2013

Purpose : This study aimed to understand the influence of the virtual reality program combined with cognitive activity on elderly people's balance ability. Method : We randomly divided 14 elderly people receiving daytime protection service from D daytime protection center for senior citizens located in Busan-si into a group(seven) with cognitive activity combined with virtual reality program, and the other group(seven) with only virtual reality program. In order to compare the balance ability before/after the therapeutic intervention, the Berg Balance Scale was carried out. The Mini-Mental State Examination-Korea(MMSE-K) was also conducted to compare their cognitive functions. Result : Both groups showed statistically significant differences in balance ability before/after the therapeutic intervention(p<.05) while there were no statistically significant differences in balance ability after the therapeutic intervention(p>.05). The cognitive functions before/after the therapeutic intervention were not statistically significantly different in both groups(p>.05). Conclusion : The findings showed that the application of virtual reality program combined with cognitive activity could improve elderly people's balance ability. It is considered that the application of virtual reality program can have positive influence on the improvement of elderly people's balance ability, as an intervention method for improving balance ability in the future.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제46권sup1호
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• pp.22-27
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to examine the beneficial effects of a new cognitive intervention program designed for the care and prevention of dementia, namely Learning Therapy. The training program used systematized basic problems in arithmetic and Japanese language as training tasks. In study 1, 16 individuals in the experimental group and 16 in the control group were recruited from a nursing home. In both groups, all individuals were clinically diagnosed with senile dementia of the Alzheimer type. In study 2, we performed a single-blind, randomized controlled trial in our cognitive intervention program of 124 community-dwelling seniors. In both studies, the daily training program using reading and arithmetic tasks was carried out approximately 5 days a week, for 15 to 20 minutes a day in the intervention groups. Neuropsychological measures were determined simultaneously in the groups both prior to and after six months of the intervention. The results of our investigations indicate that our cognitive intervention using reading and arithmetic problems demonstrated a transfer effect and they provide convincing evidence that cognitive training maintains and improves the cognitive functions of dementia patients and healthy seniors.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.121-130
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• 2020

Purpose : The objective of the current study was to evaluate the impact of the Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Program (CoTras) on the cognitive function and daily living activities of elderly and adult stroke patients. Methods : Twenty stroke patients were divided into two groups comprising 10 elderly stroke patients and 10 adult stroke patients. The CoTras was applied as the intervention for 30 minutes at a time, three times a week, for nine weeks (i.e., a total of 27 times), to both groups. The Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination was used to assess cognitive function, and the Functional Independence Measure was utilized to evaluate daily living activities, prior to, during, and after the intervention. Results : The CoTras was demonstrated to have a statistically significant and positive effect on the cognitive function and daily living activities of stroke patients. However, the effect of the program on the restoration of weight-shifting capacity, as a component of the daily living activities of stroke patients, was without statistical significance. The program had a greater influence on improving the cognitive function and daily living activities of elderly stroke patients than adult stroke patients. Conclusion : This study makes a meaningful contribution to the literature on the topic as the intervention was demonstrated to lead to a more significant recovery of cognitive function and daily living activities in elderly stroke patients, compared to adult patients. Therefore, it is proposed that the CoTras should be used as a clinical intervention for elderly stroke patients. Future studies that evaluate the application of the CoTras, along with other occupation-based intervention programs, are warranted.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권12호
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• pp.216-225
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• 2020

본 연구는 체계적 고찰을 통해 선정된 연구를 질적 분석하여 인지장애가 있는 노인에게 실시된 이중과제의 적용방법, 결과측정방법, 중재효과를 알아보고자 시행되었다. 본 연구는 2010년 1월부터 2019년 12월까지 등록된 연구를 검색하였다. 전자 데이터베이스 PubMed, ProQuest를 이용하였으며, 검색어는'dual task' OR 'multi modal' AND 'mild cognitive impairment' OR 'dementia' OR 'Alzheimer's disease' AND 'intervention' OR 'rehabilitation를 사용하였다. 최종 선정된 연구는 8편이었다. 이중과제는 단독중재로서 적용되기보다 다른 운동중재와 함께 구성된 복합중재의 부분으로 이용되고 있었다. 이중과제의 인지 및 운동과제는 각각 별개의 내용으로 서로 독립적인 과제가 대부분이었다. 평가는 MMSE, CERAD와 같은 전반적인 인지기능평가와 집행기능평가, 기억력평가 등이 포함되었고 이중과제의 직접적인 향상을 보기위하여 Dual task cost를 이용하기도 하였다. 본 연구는 이중과제의 연구 및 임상적 적용을 위한 기초적인 자료로서 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.140-147
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of the cognitive training program on cognitive function, stress and depression in geriatric hospitals. Methods: The subjects of the experimental group were 17 elderly patients who attended the cognitive training program in Geriatric Hospitals and the subjects of the control group were 15 elderly patients who attended in geriatric hospitals. The persons in training group must take cognitive training program for 4 weeks by 3 times a week. The Mini-mental State Examination Korea version (MMSE-K), Geriatric depression Scaleshort form-Korea version (GDS-K) and Korean Computerized Neurobehavioral Test (KCNT) were utilized to determine cognitive function, stress and depression. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA using SPSS/PC 12.0 program. Results: Cognitive function (t=-7.625, p=.000) in the elderly after receiving the cognitive training program was significantly more improved than before intervention. Also, Stress and depression (t=2.73, p=.004) was significantly more reduced than before the intervention. Conclusion: This cognitive training program was partially effective in improving cognitive function, neurobehavioral performance and reduce stress and depression. Therefore, it is recommended that this program be used in clinical practice as an effective nursing intervention in geriatric hospitals.

• 대한치매학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.130-138
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• 2023

Background and Purpose: Growing evidence has shown that cognitive interventions can mitigate cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most previous cognitive interventions have been group-based programs. Due to their intrinsic limitations, group-based programs are not widely used in clinical practice. Therefore, we have developed a tablet-based cognitive intervention program. This preliminary study investigated the feasibility and effects of a 12-week structured tablet-based program on cognitive function in patients with MCI. Methods: We performed a single-arm study on 24 patients with MCI. The participants underwent a tablet-based cognitive intervention program 5 times a week over a 12-week period. The primary outcome was changes in cognitive function, measured using the Korean version of the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Packet (CERAD-K). Outcomes were evaluated at baseline, within two weeks of the last program (post-intervention), and at the six-month follow-up session. Results: The completion rate of the tablet-based program was 83.3% in patients with MCI. The program improved cognitive function based on the CERAD-K total score (p=0.026), which was maintained for at least three months (p=0.004). There was also an improvement in the depression scale score (p=0.002), which persisted for three months (p=0.027). Conclusions: Our 12-week structured tablet-based program is feasible for patients with MCI. Furthermore, although further studies with a double-arm design are required, the program appears to be an effective strategy to prevent cognitive decline in patients with MCI.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.56-65
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was done to evaluate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in a victimized community district and to determine if the program is an effective nursing intervention to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder symptom, depression and state anxiety. Methods: A nonequivalent control group design was used for the study. The participants, 32 elementary school students, were selected from grades 4, 5, 6 and each student was assigned to either the experimental (16) or control (16) group. Cognitive behavioral therapy was used as the experimental treatment from April 9 to May 28, 2009. The experimental group received cognitive behavior therapy intervention 8 times. Data analysis was done using ANCOVA with SPSS 17.0. Results: After the intervention, the experimental group showed significantly lower levels of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms than the control group. Conclusion: The findings from this study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective nursing intervention to decrease the level of mental health problems of children in victimized district. Further research is required in order to identify the continuous effects of cognitive behavioral therapy.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation and virtual reality program application on cognition and depression of patients with mild cognitive impairment, and to find an intervention method that can enhance active participation of patients with mild cognitive impairment. Methods : In this study, 50 mild cognitive impairment patients were divided into a treatment group (25 patients) and a control group (25 patients). The treatment group was applied with a transcranial direct current stimulation and a virtual reality program, while the control group received a placebo transcranial direct current stimulation and a virtual reality program. Both groups received five 50-minute sessions per week (one session per day) for six weeks (total of 30 sessions). NCSE was used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the patients before and after treatment intervention. Moreover, K-BDI was conducted to examine the depression of the patients. Results : As a result of the transcranial direct current stimulation and a virtual reality program intervention, the cognitive function of both treatment and control group significantly (p<.05) improved, and the depression of both treatment and control group significantly (p<.05) decreased. Moreover, the changes in cognitive functions and depression were significant between the two groups¸ treatment and control group (p<.05). Conclusion : The results of the study showed that the application of the transcranial direct current stimulation and virtual reality program significantly improved the cognitive function of mild cognitive impairment patients and decreased the depression of them. Therefore, it could be concluded that the transcranial direct current stimulation and virtual reality program was an intervention method which positively affects the cognitive function and depression of mild cognitive impairment patients.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.327-336
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• 2021

국내 경도인지장애 노인의 약 10%는 매년 알츠하이머병이나 다른 치매로 이환된다. 이를 예방하기 위한 중재는 다양하게 수행되었으나, 이에 대한 근거의 통합은 시도되지 않았다. 이에 본 연구는 체계적인 문헌 고찰을 통해 경도인지장애 환자를 위한 인지 기반 중재와 그 효과를 알아보고자 수행되었다. 문헌의 검색은 2010년부터 2020년 9월까지 학술연구정보서비스(Riss)와 KoreaMed를 활용하였다. 문헌의 선택 및 배제 과정을 거쳐 최종 12편이 선정되었으며, 비동등성 대조군 전후 유사 실험연구가 7편으로 가장 많았다. 본 연구의 분석 결과, 경도인지장애 노인을 위한 인지기반 중재는 인지기능과 우울, 신체 건강 상태, 자아존중감, 운동 시·지각 검사, 생활 만족도, 자기효능감, 뇌파, 삶의 질, 의사소통과 상호작용기술평가 등에 긍정적인 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과를 토대로 경도인지장애 노인을 위한 중재 프로그램의 효과를 검증하기 위한 반복 연구를 제언한다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.243-253
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 경도인지장애 노인을 대상으로 비약물적 중재를 수행한 문헌을 검색하고, 이를 분석함으로써 추후, 경도인지장애 노인을 위한 간호학에서의 비약물적 중재프로그램 개발을 위한 기초자료를 제공하기 위함이다. 연구방법으로 Whittemore & Knafl가 제시한 통합적 문헌고찰을 수행하였다. 본 연구결과 경도인지장애 노인을 대상으로 비약물적 중재를 수행한 연구는 최종 11편 이었으며, 연구의 질적 수준은 두 집단 비무작위 연구가 9편, 단일 집단 비무작위 연구가 2편으로 나타났다. 또한 2010년 이후의 연구가 10편이었고, 다양한 분야에서 경도인지장애 노인을 위한 비약물적 중재가 수행되었다. 경도인지장애노인을 위한 비약물적 중재는 인지강화 프로그램 4편, 운동프로그램 6편, 음악프로그램 1편이었다. 경도인지장애 노인을 대상으로 수행한 비약물적 중재의 효과는 각 연구마다 다양한 결과를 나타냈으며, 이러한 연구결과를 바탕으로 추후 지속적인 반복 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.