• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.615-628
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• 2004

This study is designed to examine influences of living arrangements on psycho-social factors, health and nutritional status, dietary adequacy and meal service utility patterns of the elderly. Nutritional status was evaluated by Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Three hundred and nine elderly (110 men and 199 women) who participated in meal service in the Chung-buk province were investigated. Proportion of the elderly living alone, couples only, living with spouse and family, living with family without spouse; and living with other than family were 30.7%, 25.9%, 14.2%, 24.3% and 4.9% respectively. The mean age of the elderly was 74.1 years and the elderly who are living couples only and living with spouse and family were younger than those with other living status. Living arrangements seem to be related to psycho-social factors, health and nutritional status, and dietary quality. Those who live alone and live with other than family were mostly women and they have lower socio-economic status, psycho-social, health and nutritional status and dietary patterns compared with those of the elderly who are living with spouse or family. It was found that the elderly who live a couple only and live with spouse and family had better emotional, health and nutritional index than those of the elderly who live with family without spouse, especially in case of females. Most of elderly perceived that participation of meal service programs had a positive effect on their daily life and satisfied with meals. The elderly living alone and living with other than family were more frequently using meal service but had a negative attitude about the charged meal service for better quality than the elderly with other living status. The most important reason for all the elderly to participate in meal service was to meet their friends and then to get other services. Particularly those who are living alone and living with other than family showed lack of moivation to prepare and set the meal, and for them the economic reason is also important. They also replied that the poor health and lack of other help were the most difficult problems for them to prepare meals. It would be effective to provide nutritional services that meet specific needs of the elderly according to their characteristics and living environment.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.352-367
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• 2002

전주 지역에 거주하는 65세 이상 노인 230명 (남자 73명 (31.7%) 여자 157(68.3%))을 대상으로 식생활 조사를 실시하여 식사의 질을 평가, 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 교육수준은 남자는 중-고졸이 47.9%, 여자는 초등졸 이하가 55.4% (p<0.001), 가구소득은 남자는 51~150만원이 49.3%, 여자는 50만원 이하가 54.3% (p<0.001), 용돈은 남자는 6~10만원이 31.5%, 여자는 5만원 이하가 30.2% (p<0.001), 가족형태가 43.3%로 각각 가장 높은 빈도를 보여 유의적인 차이(p<0.001)가 있었다. 하루에 섭취한 식품가지수인 DVS는 남녀 각각 19.6, 17.7로 남자가 여자보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 평균 1일 식품 총 섭취량은 남녀 각각 1492.5, 1204.2g으로, 당류, 채소류, 음료, 난류, 어패류, 유제품은 남자가 여자보다 (p<0.05~p<0.001), 해조류는 여자가 남자보다 유의적으로 많이 섭취하였다(p<0.05). 식물성;동물성 식품비율은 남녀 각각 85 : 15, 89 : 11로 식물 비율이 남녀 모두 높았다. DDS(곡류, 육류, 유제품, 채소류, 과일류)의 식품군별 패턴에서 남녀 모두 11011 (유제품만 섭취하지 않음)이 각각 47.9, 33.8%로 가장 많았으며, KDDS(곡류, 육류, 채소류, 유제품, 유지류)의 식품군별 패턴 1위는 11100 (곡류, 육류, 채소류는 섭취하고 유제품, 유지류는 섭취하지 않음)으로 남녀 각각 46.6, 31.8%였다. DDS는 남녀 각각 4.0, 3.7 (p<0.05), KDDS는 각각 3.5, 3.2 (p<0.01)로 KDDS가 DDS보다 낮았다. KDDS를 끼니별로 적용한 Meal balance 분류에서 very bad($\leq$6)가 남녀 각각 4.1, 21.7%, bad(7~9)는 각각 58.9, 55.4%, normal (10~13)은 34.2, 22.3%, good (14~15)은 2.7, 0.5% (p<0.01)로 여자가 남자보다 점수가 낮았으며, 평균 점수는 남녀 각각 9.1, 8.1 (p<0.001)로 매 끼니마다 식품을 다양하게 섭취하지 못하였다. 1일 평균 에너지 섭취량이 남녀 각각 1,740, 1,433 kcal (p<0.05)로, 권장량의 각각 84.0, 80.9%로 단백질 섭취량은 남녀 각각 67, 49 g(p<0.001)으로, 권장량의 각각 100.7, 88.3% (p<0.001)로 양호한 섭취를 보였다. 그러나, 칼슘은 권장량의 각각 62.7, 55.3% (p<0.001), 비타민 A는 각각 60.7, 53.9%이었다. 열량 구성 영양소인 단백질 : 지방 : 탄수화물의 비율이 남자는 15.8:15.7:68.5, 여자는 13.8:13.2:73:0으로 남자가 여자보다 단백질, 지방의 섭취비는 유의적으로 높고 (p<0.001), 탄수화물 비는 낮았다(p<0.01), 아침 : 점심 : 간식 : 저녁 : 밤참의 끼니별 에너지 배분을 보면 남자는 29.2 : 32.4 : 5.0 : 31.2 : 2.2, 여자는 30.5 : 33.5 : 4.5 : 28.6 : 2.9로 세끼 식사 중에 남녀 모두 점심이 차지하는 비율이 가장 높았다. 에너지 섭취를 고려한 INQ는 칼슘과, 비타민 A는 남녀 모두, 비타민 B$_2$는 여자가 1이하로 나타났다. 또한 NAR 중에서도 낮은 영양소는 비타민 A (남 0.52, 여 0.42 (p<0.05), 칼슘 (남 0.68, 여 0.54 (p<0.001)), 비타민 B$_2$(남 0.77, 여 0.67 (p<0.01))이었다. MAR은 남녀 각각 0.82, 0.73 (p<0.001)로 여자가 남자보다 낮았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 전주지역 노인들은 식품을 다양하게 섭취하지 못하였으며, 특히 유제품군과 유지류 섭취가 낮았다. 영양소 섭취는 대체로 양호하였으나, 비타민 B$_2$는 질적 평가에서, 칼슘과 비타민 A는 질과 양이 모두 낮은 영양소로 나타났으며 특히 여자의 경우는 권장량의 절반이하의 수준으로 나타났다. 따라서 이들 영양소의 섭취를 위해 효율적인 식품선택이나 추가 보충등의 방안이 모색되어야 할 것으로 보인다. DVS를 종속변수로 하고 DDS, KDDS, MBS를 독립변수로 하여 다중회귀분석 (Stepwise 방법)을 실시하여, 남자는 KDDS (p<0.001)가, 여자는 MBS, DDS(p<0.001) 순으로 채택되었다. MAR를 종속변수로 하고 DDS, KDDS, MBS를 독립변수로 하였을 때는 남자는 KDDS, DDS 순으로 (p<0.001), 여자는 MBS, DDS(p<0.001)순으로 채택되었다. 이것은 DDS보다는 KDDS가 전체 식품 가짓수를 가늠할 수 있으며, 영양소 섭취를 추정할 수 있는 것으로 생각한다. 즉, 우리나라 노인은 유지류 섭취빈도가 과일류보다 낮아 유지류 섭취 여부가 전체 식품 가짓수를 가늠할 수 있으며, 영양소 섭취를 추정할 수 있는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.413-421
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• 2015

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate biomechanical changes of the lower limb including dynamic stability with changes in illumination (300Lx, 150Lx, and 5Lx) and slope (level and $15^{\circ}$ downhill) as risk factors for elderly falls. Method : Fifteen elderly females were selected for this study. Seven infrared cameras (Proreflex MCU 240: Qualisys, Sweden) and an instrumented treadmill (Bertec, USA) surrounded by illumination regulators and lights to change the levels of illumination were used to collect the data. A One-Way ANOVA with repeated measures using SPSS 12.0 was used to analyze statistical differences by the changes in illumination and slope. Statistical significance was set at ${\alpha}=.05$. Results : No differences in the joint movement of the lower limbs were found with changes in illumination (p>.05). The maximum plantar flexion movement of the ankle joints appeared to be greater at 5Lx compared to 300Lx during slope gait (p<.05). Additionally, maximum extension movement of the hip joints appeared to be greater at 5Lx and 150Lx compared to 300Lx during slope gait (p<.05). The maximum COM-COP angular velocity (direction to medial side of the body) of dynamic stability appeared to be smaller at 150Lx and 300Lx compared to 5Lx during level gait (p<.05). The minimum COM-COP angular velocity (direction to lateral side to the body) of dynamic stability appeared smaller at 150Lx compared to 5Lx during level gait (p<.05). Conclusion : In conclusion, elderly people use a stabilization strategy that reduces walk speed and dynamic stability as darkness increases. Therefore, the changes in illumination during gait induce the changes in gait mechanics which may increase the levels of biomechanical risk in elderly falls.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.481-490
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• 2014

본 연구는 노인의 우울증세 현황과 노인의 우울증세에 영향을 미치는 요인을 살펴보는 데 목적이 있다. 2012년 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하였으며, 우울증세가 있는 65세 이상 노인 1,429명을 대상으로 하였다. 분석대상자의 우울증세 현황을 파악하기 위하여 기술통계를 실시하였으며, 노인의 우울증세에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하기 위해 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과, 노인의 우울증세는 성, 연령, 개인소득수준, 건강상태, 현재 흡연유무, 만성질환개수와 유의하게 관련이 있었다. 여성, 연령이 높을수록, 소득수준이 낮을수록, 주관적 건강상태가 나쁘다고 느끼는 경우, 흡연을 하는 경우, 보유하고 있는 만성질환의 개수가 많을수록 우울증세를 경험할 확률이 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 따라서 노인의 우울에 대한 사회적 관심과 공감대 형성이 필요하며, 노인들의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 보다 구체적인 접근방안을 모색하는 노력이 필요할 것이다. 이러한 결과들은 향후 보건의료정책 수립에 기초 자료로 의미 있게 활용되어질 수 있으리라 여겨진다.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.51-65
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• 2011

Purpose : To figure out the degree of leisure satisfaction of elderly's life. Method : A total of 1,015 persons were randomly selected from cities. This survey was performed by college students from July 1 through October 31, 2008. Results : 1. The level of health status of the subjects was $8.58{\pm}0.24$ of 15 points(57.2points of 100 points). 2. The average satisfaction degree of leisure was $2.92{\pm}39$(58.8points of 100). Of the study subjects, females, a group over 65-69, singles, the persons spending petty cash over 1.1 million won a month, the persons living with 3-4 family members and the subjects living with children had higher degree of satisfaction than other groups. 3. The factors affecting the degree of leisure satisfaction by regression analysis were age, gender, marital status, amount of petty cash, education level, the number of family members, utilization of social service agency, current health status. The influence level of those variables was 36.1%. Conclusion : It is very important to develop special activity program for their pleasant leisure time. The recreation and leisure program for the elderly should be implemented to provide by the authorities concerned. Children should be encouraged to live with their parents. All elderly welfare related agencies such as government, NGOs and professionals have to work together to improve the health of the elderly.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권10호
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• pp.243-248
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• 2018

노년기의 사회참여는 사회적 상호작용의 기회를 제공하여 삶의 만족감을 고취시키기 때문에 성공적인 노화를 달성하기 위해서 중요하다. 이 연구는 우리나라 지역사회 노인을 대상으로 노년기 사회 활동의 관련요인과 사회 참여를 예측하는 통계적 분류 모형을 구축하였다. 분석 대상은 2015년도 지역사회 건강조사를 완료한 60세 이상 노인 1,864명(남 829명, 여 1,035명)이었다. 결과 변수는 지난 1달 간 사회 활동 경험(있음, 없음)으로 정의하였다. 예측모형은 Classification and Regression Trees(CRT) 알고리즘 기반 의사결정나무모형을 이용하여 구축하였다. 연구결과, 사회참여의 유의미한 분류 변수는 주관적 건강, 이웃과의 만남빈도, 친척과의 만남빈도, 배우자 동거여부이었고, 그 중에서도 가장 우선적으로 관여하는 예측 요인은 주관적 건강수준이었다. 본 연구의 결과를 기초로 도래하는 초고령사회의 성공적인 노화를 대비하기 위해서 노인의 사회 활동에 대한 사회적 관심과 지원이 요구된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.442-445
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• 2010

Objective : The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS) in elderly patients. Methods : Between 1997 and June 2008, 1,174 patients had undergone MVD for HFS at our institute. Among these, 53 patients were older than 65 years. We retrospectively reviewed and compared the complication and the cure rates of these patients with those of younger patients. Results : There were 38 females and 15 males. The mean duration of symptoms of HFS of these patients was 94.6 months (range, 12-360 months), compared with 67.2 months (range, 3-360 months) in the younger group. The overall cure rate in elderly patients who underwent MVD for HFS during this period was 96.2%. Permanent cranial nerve dysfunctions, such as hearing loss and facial palsy, were seen in 2 patients (3.8%, 2/53) in the elderly group and 19 patients (1.7%, 19/1121) in the younger group. The difference in permanent cranial nerve dysfunction between the two groups was not statistically significant. There was no operative mortality in either group. Conclusion : Microvascular decompression is the most effective surgical modality available for the treatment of HFS. Results of this study indicate that such technique can be performed in the elderly without higher rates of morbidity or mortality. Any patient with HFS, whose general health is acceptable for undergoing general anesthesia, should be considered as a candidate for MVD.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2019

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the elastic-band exercise program for elderly who over 65 years old in terms of depression and physical self efficacy. We aim to suggest interventions with an elastic-band exercise program for elderly. Methods : The study subjects selected were females or males 65 years old or more who could walk without assistance and could talk about daily living without mental or physical disorders. A total of eight subjects understood the purpose of this study and agreed to participate. Before and after the exercise program, the subjects were monitored for changes in their physical self-efficacy and depression. To measure the physical self-efficacy, we used a perceived physical ability scale and physical self-presentation confidence scale (Cronbach α =0.942). To measure depression, we used the geriatric depression scale short form (Korea version, Cronbach α =0.969). The data obtained from each measure were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed rank test to determine changes from before and after the exercise program. The program consisted of three parts (warm-up, main exercise and cool-down) and included the upper extremities, the lower extremities and trunk exercises with an elastic band (yellow and red). The program lasted for 15 weeks, once a week, with each session lasting for 60 minutes. Results : After 15 weeks of the elastic-band exercise program, there was a significant decrease on the depression scale (p<0.05) and significant improvements on the physical self-efficacy scale (p<0.05). Conclusion : Based upon our results, we demonstrated that the exercise program using the elastic band was effective in improving the depression and physical self-efficacy of the elderly.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.592-605
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• 2007

Undernutrition could be a significant deterrent to healthy aging and could negatively affect health outcomes in elderly. This study aimed to assess health-related factors which are associated with nutritional risks in middle-aged and elderly individuals by a cross-sectional study. Interviews were conducted with 2660 subjects (847 males, 1813 females), aged 50 years and over, in 15 cities in Korea. Data on food intake were obtained through a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires. Nutritional status were analyzed according to health-related factors including cigarette smoking, alcohol drinking, exercise, stress and depression level. Less regular exercise was associated with a higher likelihood of a poor nutrition [odds ratio (OR) 1.94; 95% confidence intervals (CI) 1.43-2.65] of middle-aged and elderly male subjects. Cigarette smoking (OR 1.84; 95% CI 1.24-2.71), less exercise (OR 2.58; 95% CI 2.07-3.21), stress (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.36-2.22), and depression (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.08-1.67) of middle-aged and elderly female subjects was associated with a higher likelihood of a poor nutrition. The results of the multiple regression analysis showed that less exercise proved to be the strongest predictors for the poor nutrition, followed by stress, smoking, and depression (model $R^2= 9.0%$). It suggests that guidance to promote regular exercise, to quit smoking, to minimize stress and depression level might help to improve nutritional status of middle-aged and elderly in Korea. These findings also suggest that having recommendable health behaviors are beneficial to the good nutrition of subjects aged 50 years and over.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.780-787
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• 2017

The consumption of high-salt foods is an independent risk factor for increased hypertension. Thus, evaluating the relationship of taste sensitivity and pleasantness of high-salt foods such as Korean jang products, would help contribute to an understanding of salty food eating behaviors of the Korean rural elderly. This study aimed to verify the association between taste sensitivity and salinity of Korean jang products, and the preferences of food groups and nutrient intake in the rural elderly. We studied 269 elderly persons (males 83, females 186) aged above 65 years, residing in the rural area, Sunchang gun Jeonbuk. For each subject, a recognition threshold of 4 basic tastes and pleasant concentrations of NaCl were estimated using the sip- and-spit method. Taste preferences, frequency of intake of food groups, nutrient intakes, and salinity and sweetness of Korean jang products (Doenjang, Ganjang, Gochujang) were assessed. No association was found between salt taste recognition threshold and optimally preferred concentration of salt and salinity of Korean jang products. However, the sweet taste recognition threshold was positively related to the sweetness of Korean jang products. Also, the salinity of Doenjang positively correlated with the frequencies of food groups and nutrient intakes. That is to say that the sweet taste sensitivity was related to the sweetness of Korean jang products, but was not sensitive to the salty taste. The salinity of Doenjang correlated with the consumption of food and nutrient intakes. Taken together, these findings suggest the need for appropriate intervention and education to reduce the salinity of Doenjang, which is an important modifiable factor contributing to reducing sodium intake in the rural elderly.