• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 연령집단별로 지역사회 노인의 대면이름대기 능력, 생성이름대기 능력, 청력장애 수준, 우울 수준에 차이가 있는지, 그리고 이들 간에 어떠한 상관관계가 있는지, 마지막으로 지역사회 노인의 두 가지 이름대기 능력(대면이름대기와 생성이름대기)을 설명하는 요인은 무엇인지 알아보고자 하였다. 노인 65명을 65~74세 연소 노인, 75~84세 고령 노인, 85세 이상 초고령 노인으로 구분하였고, 이들을 대상으로 대면이름대기 검사로는 K-BNT-15를, 생성이름대기 검사로는 동물 이름대기 검사를, 주관적 청력장애의 측정은 K-HHIE를, 주관적 우울 정도 측정은 GDS를 사용하였다. 첫째, 연령 집단에 따라 대면이름대기 능력과 우울 수준에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 둘째, 연령과 우울 수준, 청력장애 수준과 우울 수준 간에 정적 상관을, 교육 수준과 우울 수준 간에는 부적 상관을 보였다. 셋째, 대면이름대기 점수는 연령이, 생성이름대기 점수는 우울 수준이 설명하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 노년층의 이름대기 능력, 청력장애 정도, 우울 수준을 연령대별로 세분화하여 살펴보고, 이들이 단순히 노화의 결과가 아니라는 것과, 이를 해결하기 위해서는 다양한 분야에서 보다 융합적인 접근이 필요함을 보여주었다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.378-387
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• 2008

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to investigate factors related to the depression of the elderly dwelling in a big city, and to explore the influence of physical health, cognitive symptom and nutritional status on the elders' depression. Methods: After the approval of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and obtaining the participants' consent form, a face to face and private interview was conducted with each participant from Mar, 2007 to Aug, 2007 by trained graduate level students. A total of 201 elders aged over 65 years participated in the study. The questionnaire consisted of K GDS, PHQ 15 and Nutritional Screening Initiative (NSI). Collected data were analyzed with the SPSS 13.0 program, which was used for frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression. Results: The major findings of this study were as follows. 1) 28.4% of the subjects belonged to the depression group, 78.1% had one or more diseases, 85.6% had experienced somatic symptoms, and 49.7% belonged to the nutritional risk group. 2) Older age, lower educational level, more pocket money a larger number of diseases, more severe cognitive symptoms and poorer nutritional status were significantly related to a higher depression score. 3) Significant factors influencing depression were nutritional status, cognitive symptoms and the number of diseases, which explained 38.1% of the variance of elderly depression, and nutritional status was the most influencing factor. Conclusion: The finding of this study gives useful information for developing assessment tools and interventions for elders' depression.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.1012-1020
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to describe physical health and depression status, as well as to assessing factors that influence the physical health status. Method: The data was collected from July to August 2000. Study participants were 252 community-dwelling elderly who were recruited from 10 senior centers located in Seoul, Korea. Their physical health status was measured using the Physical Health Status Measurement Scale developed by Choi and Jung (1991), and depression was measured using BDI-II developed by Beck et al. (1996). Results: 1) The physical health status score was 4.00 $\pm$0.68 (range :1- 5). The sub-dimension that showed the highest score was personal hygiene ability at 4.62$\pm$0.95, and the lowest score was sexual function at 2.20$\pm$1.38. 2. The depression score was 17.99+9.79 (range : 0-63). Regarding the sub-dimensions, the depression scores were higher in the domain of interest with sexuality, general weakness, difficulty in concentration, and fatigue. 3. Deeper levels of depression were correlated with a declining physical health status. 4. The most influential factor on physical health was depression, and the explaining variance was 31.68%. Conclusion: It is concluded that elder subjects in senior centers had fairly good physical health and self-care ability. Also, they did not have significantly high levels of depression. Therefor, health promotion of elderly, it is recommended that elder individuals should be regarded as a respectful and useful segment of our society. Along with this basic concept, there should be a social milieu that does not snow prejudice. Moreover, health care professionals should give more attention to helping the elderly achieve a minimal level of ALD, and, particularly, to raise sexuality and help energize the lives of elder individuals.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.39-47
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• 2022

본 연구는 지역사회 재가노인을 대상으로 우울과 연하장애의 수준과 그 관련성을 확인하기 위한 목적으로 시행한 횡단적 조사연구이다. 연구대상은 2개 도시에서 65세 이상의 노인 159명을 편의추출 방법으로 모집하였다. 수집된 자료는 기술통계, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, Stepwise multiple regression으로 분석하였다. 분석결과에 의하면 대상자의 우울은 평균 4.56점이었고, 우울과 연하장애는 통계적으로 유의미한 정적 상관관계가 있었다. 또한 다중회귀분석을 통해 우울에 영향을 미치는 변수는 주관적 건강상태(𝛽=-.210, p=.019), 연하장애(𝛽=.202, p=.006), 만성질환 수(𝛽 =.188, p=.015), 구강상태(𝛽=-.174, p=.041)인 것으로 밝혀졌고, 이 변수들의 설명력은 23.9%였다. 그러므로 노인의 우울 감소를 위해 주관적 건강상태, 연하장애, 만성질환, 구강상태를 고려한 구체적이고 실질적인 건강관리 전략이 모색되어야 할것이다.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.186-194
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• 2013

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to identify correlation of spiritual well-being, social support, life satisfaction and depression in the community dwelling elderly, and to explore a possibility to apply the spiritual well-being, and social support as resources to promote welfare of the elderly. Methods: A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from a convenience sample of 222 senior citizens, who visited social welfare centers in Gangwon-do from September to October, 2010. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression. Results: There were significant differences in spiritual well-being based on religion, satisfaction to religion, economic status, physical health, and life satisfaction. Social support was significantly different according to economic status, physical health, life satisfaction, and social gathering. The existential well-being, family support, and special support had a significant effect on life satisfaction, and demonstrated positive correlations with the well-being of the elderly. Conclusion: Spiritual well-being and social support have significant effects on depression and life satisfaction of senior citizens. Thus spiritual well-being and social support can be considered as important factors that improve the elderly's quality of life.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.584-594
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of visual and hearing impairment and to investigate the effect of visual and hearing impairment on depression and cognitive function in community-dwelling Korean elderly. Methods: The study population consisted of a representative community sample of 4,028 persons aged 65 and older from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging 2008. Depression and cognitive function were measured by CES-D 10-item scale and K-MMSE. Visual and hearing impairment were measured by 5-Likert scale. Data were analyzed using Rao-Scott ${\chi}^2$-test, simple and multiple logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of visual and hearing impairment were 37.3% and 14.0%, respectively. Of the participants, the prevalence of depression was 58.4% and cognitive impairment was 50.6%. There were significant differences in depression and cognitive function according to visual and hearing impairment. Far vision and hearing impairment were predictors for both depression and cognitive impairment even after covariates had been adjusted. Conclusion: These data suggest that visual and hearing impairment in older adults may increase their probability of experiencing depression and cognitive impairment. Thus sensory impairment should be considered a risk factor for mental health and the cognitive function of elderly.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.449-456
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• 2003

Purpose: The purpose of this study was investigate the relationships among perceived social support, instrumental support needs, and depression of healthy, community dwelling elderly women. Method: This study was designed to examine whether the perceived social support and instrumental support were correlated with depression in elderly women. Data were cross-sectional and community-dwelling elderly individuals. The subject was 98 elderly women recruited from Elderly Welfare Center and Community center for Elderly. The instruments for this study were Personal Resource Questionnaire-part II, Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form), and Instrumental Support Activities Checklist. Data were gathered by means of structured personal interviews. The internal consistency of the instruments was relatively good. Result: The participants' perceived social support was moderately high and instrumental support needs was low. Depression was mild and moderate relatively. The correlation analysis showed that the perceived social support was negatively related to depression and negatively related with instrumental support needs. Conclusion: The findings suggested that more perceived social support, less their depressive symptom in elderly women. It also revealed that the age, marital status, and socioeconomic status of elderly women also are important indicator of the elderly depression. Therefore nursing assessment and the design of intervention that incorporate the determinants supported in this study, such as perceived social support of the elderly women are needed in adopting and maintain health promoting lifestyle for the mental health and effective functioning in later life in women.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.171-182
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• 2012

Purpose: This study aimed to identify depression and its predictors among Korean community-dwelling elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Methods: Secondary data analyses of the data collected by the "Study on tailored integration program for reinforcing cognitive and physical function of the frail elderly. The study used data from one-to-one interviews using structured questionnaires. The subjects were 346 community-dwelling elderly who visited a healthcare center in Seoul, Korea. A descriptive correlational study design was utilized to explore depression and its predictors including physical factors and psychosocial factors among the elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Data were analyzed using t-test, Pearson's correlation, and hierarchical regression. Results: Mean score of depression was within normal limit $11.61{\pm}6.69$. Somatic symptoms, negative life events (severity), social support were shown as significant predictors of depression. The most influential predictor for depression was somatic symptoms (${\beta}$=.340, $p$ <.001). Conclusion: To prevent and relieve depression in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment, nursing intervention strategies which consider well-balanced physical and psychosocial aspects are needed. In particular, a specific nursing intervention strategy is required to improve physical health of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2014

Fall is one of the most intimidating health conditions in elders. Comprehensive assessment is necessary to understand the individual and environmental aspects of the falls such as balancing abilities, depression, and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to compare the balancing ability, depression, and quality of life between elderly fallers and elderly non-fallers. Thirty-two community-dwelling elders (fifteen males and seventeen females between 65 and 83 years old), who have experienced fall on walking during last twelve months, were involved in the elderly fallers group. And twenty-four males and twenty-two females between 65 and 83 years old of community-dwelling elders, who have no experienced fall on walking during last twelve months, were involved in the elderly non-fallers group. Berg balance scale (BBS), timed up and go test (TUG), and functional reach test (FRT), were used to evaluate the ability of the physical balance. 'Beck depression scale in Korean' questionnaire was used to assess the depression. 'Korean version of World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument-Bref' questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life. The results were as follows: 1) Balancing abilities measured by the BBS, TUG in the elderly fallers group were meaningfully lower than that of the elderly non-fallers group (p<.05), whereas no significant difference in the FRT was found (p>.05). 2) Depression level in the elderly fallers group was significantly higher than that of the elderly non-fallers group (p<.05). 3) Quality of life in the elderly fallers group was significantly lower than that of the elderly non-fallers group, excluding environment domain (p<.05). Therefore, in order for clinical evaluation of the community-dwelling elders those with reduced balancing ability, it is necessary to evaluate and understand the fall experience, depression, and quality of life.

• 한국노년학
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.1313-1325
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• 2009

본 연구는 지역사회 거주 저소득계층 노인의 우울 수준을 파악하고 우울의 영향요인을 규명하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 본 연구는 수도권 A 지역 65세 이상의 남녀 재가 저소득계층 노인 306명을 대상으로 2007년 1월부터 9월까지 시행되었다. 측정변수는 생활만족도, 일상생활수행능력, 인지기능, 지각된 건강상태, 건강행위, 건강문제와 우울이었다. 자료분석은 기술통계, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient와 다중회귀 분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 본 연구대상자의 우울점수는 6.37점으로 8점을 기준으로 우울군은 43.8%이었다. 둘째, 대상자의 학력수준, 건강보험 유형 및 경제수준에 따른 우울 점수 차이는 통계적으로 유의하였다. 셋째, 대상자의 건강행위 및 건강상태에 따른 우울 점수를 비교한 결과에서는 흡연 유무, 고혈압, 관절염 및 요실금 유무가 유의한 변수로 나타났다. 넷째, 생활만족도, 지각된 건강상태, 및 인지기능은 우울과 유의한 음의 상관관계를 보였다. 다섯째, 선형회귀분석을 실시한 결과, 생활만족도, 인지기능, 건강보험유형이 유의한 설명변수로 나타났으며, 모형의 설명력은 67.6%이었다. 이러한 영향요인에 대한 연구결과를 기반으로 노인 우울이 발생할 수 있는 고위험군을 파악하며, 체계적이고 효과적인 중재방안이 모색되어야 할 것이다.