• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.383-402
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• 2010

본 연구는 독서요법이 경증 치매노인의 인지력, 우울, 자아존중감, 사회성 등에 미치는 효과를 알아보기 위해 경증치매를 가진 65세 이상 90세 이하의 남녀 노인 166명을 대상으로 실험집단과 통제집단으로 구분하고 6개월간 독서요법 프로그램을 실시하였다. 측정방법으로는 관찰지를 이용한 측정과 MMSE-K, 단축형 노인 우울척도, 자아존중감 검사척도, 대인관계척도를 이용한 양적측정을 동시에 사용하였다. 그 결과 독서요법 프로그램을 실시한 후 경증 치매노인들의 인지도는 향상되었으며, 우울증은 감소하였고, 자아존중감과 사회성이 증가하였다. 이로써 독서치료가 경증 치매노인의 증상을 완화시키는데 효과가 있다는 사실을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2012

The aim of study was to assess the effectiveness of dementia elderly persons on the cognitive function, Activities of Daily Living(ADL) and balance-performing ability the group therapeutic exercise programs. Fifteen community-dwelling subjects participated in this study. An 4-week group therapeutic exercise program, including strengthening and balance training, breathing and gait exercise, and recreation, consisted of activities related to daily living. The Mini-Mental State Examination-korean(MMSE-K), Modified Barthel Index(MBI), Berg Balance Scale(BBS), and Timed Up & Go (TUG) test were measured during before and after exercise points The results of this study were as follows : 1) After eight weeks, the MMSE-K and MBI total scores were significantly increased to more after than before(p<.05, p<.01). 2) in the MBI contents, personal hygiene, dressing, ambulation and chair, bed transfers scores were significant increased to after. 3) after BBS, TUG scores were statistically significant higher than the before scores(p<.05, p<.05, p<.01). These findings suggest that group therapeutic exercise program can be used to improve the cognitive function, ADL and balance-performing ability in dementia elderly persons.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 재가치매노인 배우자의 자살생각에 영향을 미치는 요인을 검토하기 위함이다. 대상자는 서울시 치매지원센터와 노인장기요양서비스를 이용하는 치매노인의 배우자 160명이다. 자료는 일반적 특성과 자살생각 영향요인을 조사하기 위해 구조화된 설문지로 수집하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS win version 24.0 프로그램을 이용하여 t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, Multiple regression analysis로 분석하였다. 본 연구결과 자살생각에 영향을 주는 요인은 속박감(${\beta}=.452$), 치매상태정도(${\beta}=.273$), 그리고 대처전략 ${\beta}=-.199$)으로 설명력은 55.7%이었다(F=19.199, p<.001). 그러므로 치매노인의 치매상태에 맞추어 배우자의 속박감을 낮추고 대처전략을 높일 수 있도록 상담과 교육 등을 제공해야 한다. 또한 소외되어 있는 치매노인 배우자에 대한 접근성을 개선할 수 있는 방안이 마련되어야 할 필요가 있다.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.69-87
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• 2018

Purpose: This study has been started with the awareness that light and color are the main visual sensors of the multi-sensory stimulation environment to achieve the therapeutic environment for demented elderly. The purpose of this study therefore is for clarifying the application characteristics of therapeutic light and color for dementia care facilities. Methods: Internal and external literature reviews have been conducted for the investigation into a)disorders and visual system in demented elderly, b)therapeutic effects of light and color, c)heliotherapy, light therapy and color therapy to deduce the therapeutic characteristics of light and color for demented elderly, and finally into d)the application characteristics of it for dementia care facilities. Results: The application characteristics of the therapeutic light and color for dementia care facilities are classified into both qualitative and quantitative characteristics. Qualitative application characteristics of light represented using of daylight, using of lighting approximate to daylight, expansion of iluminance level, equality in iluminance Level, reduction of shadow, and as well as exclusion of blare. Quantitative application characteristics of it represented iluminance level, color temperature and color rendering index prescribed in international lighting standards. Qualitative application characteristics of color represented non-monochromatic color, color contrast, long wavelength of yellow-red colors, exclusion of short wavelength of blue colors and patterns, and as well as different colors for idenfication. Quantitative application characteristics of it represented kontrast(K) prescribed in DIN32975:2009 and light reflectance value(LRV) prescribed in BS8300:2009. Implications: To form dementia care facilities as therapeutic environment both qualitative and quantitative application characteristics of therapeutic light and color in dementia care facilities are needed.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.306-316
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• 1999

Objectives: In Korea, as in most countries, there will be a sharp increase in the number of dementia patients in the near future. However basic data on dementia prevalence, which is important in defining epidemiologic characteristics and in implementing preventive strategy, are limited. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence rate of dementia in the urban elderly aged 65 or older in Kwangmyung, Korea. Methods: A two phase design was used for case finding and case identification. In phase I, a representative sample aged 65 or older was selected and interviewed by door-to-door survey with a Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE). In phase II, Of the 946 subjects interviewed in phase 1,356 elderly were randomly selected disproportionately according to K-MMSE score. Of these elderly, 223 (61.5%) underwent standardized clinical evaluations, including psychiatric interview, neurological examination, and neuropsychological assessment. Dementia was diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria. The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) was made by National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke-Alzheimer's Disease and feinted Disorders Association(NINCDS-ADRDA) criteria and vascular dementia (VD) by DSM-IV. Results: The overall weighted prevalence rate of all dementia among Kwangmyung residents aged 65 or older was 12,8%(age-adjusted rate: 13,0%, 95% Confidence Interval[CI]: 10.6-15.3%). Women had much higher prevalence rate than men even when age was controlled(15.9%[95% CI 12.6-19.2%] vs 7.5%[95% CI 4.0-10.4%]), The rates of dementia were 5.2%, 12.2%, 17.0%, and 34.3% for the age groups of 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over, respectively. The rate of AD appeared to be slightly higher than that of VD(5.2% vs 4.8%), though not statistically significant. Most of the cases(69%) were mild dementia according to CDR(<1) in these subjects. Conclusions : These results showed that the prevalence rate of dementia among urban elderly in Korea appears to be higher than those of other Asian countries.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.230-241
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• 2021

본 연구 결과 치매 노인의 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인은 우울이었고 우울을 예방하고 감소시키는 보건기관의 정서적 지지 강화 프로그램을 통하여 삶의 질을 높일 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 또한 치매 파트너인 돌봄 제공자의 자기자비는 치매 노인의 우울과 상관성을 보여, 주민 지지자원의 역할개발을 위해 돌봄 제공자인 치매 파트너의 자기 자비 증진을 위한 프로그램개발 관련 후속 연구가 필요하다. '지역사회에서 나이 들어가기'를 원하는 재가 치매 노인을 위하여 사회적 지지 자원 개입을 통한 치매 파트너 사업에 대한 보건기관의 적극적인 지지와 지속적인 관리가 필요하며 지역 특성에 기초한 정부의 적극적인 정책 수립을 통하여 지역사회 건강 수준을 향상 시키고 건강 형평성 차원의 서비스 제공을 위한 체계적이고 질 높은 틀을 갖춰 나가는 것이 중요할 것이다. 본 연구 결과를 바탕으로 다음과 같이 제언하고자 한다. 첫째, 본 연구는 일개 농촌지역 치매 노인과 치매 파트너를 대상으로 이루어진 소규모 연구로 일반화하기에 다소 한계가 있으므로 대상자를 확대한 반복 연구가 필요하다. 둘째, 현재 지역사회 보건사업의 치매 노인을 위한 활동으로 정서적 지지를 포함하는 통합적 중재 활동 프로그램 운영을 제언한다. 셋째, 농촌지역 주민을 통한 돌봄 제공자의 농번기 활동에 대한 부담감을 해소하기 위한 방안을 세울 것을 제언한다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.209-216
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the status of the dementia prevention programs, dementia support centers, and elderly welfare centers in major metropolitan cities to acquire data for future program development and dissemination and the specialization of dementia prevention personnel. Methods: Data were gathered through internet surveys and telephone questionnaires from 15 special demented elderly care centers and elderly welfare centers registered in five metropolitan cities from June 27 to Oct 25, 2016. Results: Dementia care programs were available at 15 centers. Seoul City was running the most diverse dementia programs, and all five cities were spending a significant amount of time on the cognitive therapy program within several dementia programs. In addition, many social workers hosted the program and the frequency of social welfare work was three times a week. Conclusion: To increase the dementia prevention policies' efficiency, an understanding of dementia has already been established. Experts who can provide client-centered, problem-solving programs will play the role of physical therapists and occupational therapists. However, more research is needed.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.108-132
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• 1992

The purpose of this study· is to identify sources of the caregiving burden, thereby suggesting social welfare alternetives for supporting family caregivers of the elderly with dementia. 23 family caregivers who participated in self-help group of family caregivers of dementia elderly at a welfare facility for the elderly in Seoul were seleted as the study sample. Zarit caregiving burden scale and Zarit functional impairment measurement for the elderly were adapted for this study and a number of additional variables were included in this study. Correlational analysis was utilized. The results of the study were summarized as follows : 1) The impairment of activities of daily living of the elderly was significantly related to the negative elderly. caregiver-family relationship(PADL:r=.6032 IADL : r=.5930 p<.05). 2) The impact on caregiver's health was very significantly related to the impact on the caregiver's task(r=.6233 p<.001). 3) The Impact on caregiver's health was very significantly related to the impact on the caregiver's social activity restriction(r=.6851 p<.001). 4) The impact on the caregiver's social activity was very significantly related to the impact on the caregiver's task(r=.6969 p<.001). 5) Caregiver's income was significantly related to the impact on the caregiver's task(r=.5252 p<.05). 6) Compensation(interpersonal relationship between the elderly and the caregivers, social praise and appreciation of the elderly) was important variables which affect to the feeling of the caregiving burden.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.136-142
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• 2017

Background: Dementia is one of important social and economic healthcare issues in the aging age. Therefore, it signifies to analyze the relationship between chronic disease or cardiovascular drug use and the incidence of dementia to establish a basis for increasing or preventing the risk of dementia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between the prevalence of chronic diseases and the use of cardiovascular drugs in patients diagnosed with dementia. Methods: In this study, we used data from sample of elderly patients from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. We analyzed by logistic regression analysis with age, gender, and medication as covariates. KCD-7 was used to diagnosis of the disease, and drugs were analyzed using ATC codes and Korean standardized drug classification codes. Results: A total of 1,276,331 patients were analyzed in the sample of the elderly population, of which 532,075 (41.7%) were male and 744,256 (58.3%) were female. The patients have the higher risk of dementia in the older, women, and lower socioeconomically status. Cerebral infarction and ischemic heart disease increases risk of dementia. Patients taking statins, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB) showed low incidence of dementia. Conclusion: This study has been shown that ACEI, ARB, and statin drugs may associate with lower incidence of Alzheimer's and other dementia except vascular dementia.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.293-306
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• 2000

Providing care to the dementia elderly with behavioral problem is a major issue in nursing homes today. This study was aimed to explore the nursing staffs′ response to aggressive dementia patients, and the effect that the aggressive behavior had on Nsgstaff. The interviews used a semi-structured questionnaire are were carried out from May to July, 1999. The subjects were 23 nursing personnel working in the nursing homes for dementia elderly. The result are as follows; 1. The types of aggressive behavior cited by the subjects was "physical", "linguistic", and "sexual". 2. The factors that caused the behavior were "symptoms of disease", "under- conditioning", "context of nursing care", "unsatisfied need", "relationship to other patients", "change of outer environment", and "invasion of one′s own privacy". 3. The response of the subjects were "unhappiness", "stress", "anger", "exaggeration", "anxiety", and "fear". 4. The management strategies listed by nursing personnel used to alleviate aggressive behavior were "ignorance" "patience" "leaving the area" "soothing sounds" "verbal punishment" "restriction and isolation" and "various management skill appliance" "adaptation". 5. The effect that aggressive behavior and were "disturbance of relationship to elderly" "decline in the amount and quality of nursing care" "interruption of task performance" "job exhaustion" "desire to leave the job" "physical impact" "stress on the cognition of others" "anxiety about health and one own future" "interference to family life′. The findings of this study will be useful in understanding the difficulties of nursing personnel when confronting the aggressive behavior of dementia partients. It also is useful as basic data in preparing efficient intervention program for these difficulties.