• PNF and Movement
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.67-77
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• 2010

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the usefulness of clinical balance tests through the correlation of balance evaluation using by forceplate in elderly. Methods : Thirty nine healthy elderly subjects (14 males, 25 females) participated in the study. The subjects were evaluated with clinical balance tests [(Berg balance scale (BBS), Functional reach test (FRT), Tinetti's performance oriented mobility assessment (POMA), and one leg standing (OLS)]. Static balance evaluation was assessed by using forceplate. Center of pressure (COP) parameters were obtained using it as total path distance, total sway area, X mean frequency and Y mean frequency for 20 seconds in the following conditions: (1) comfortable standing with eyes opened and closed, (2) uncomfortable standing with eyes opened and closed. After static balance evaluation tested, dynamic balance evaluation was assessed. COP parameters were error distance and area during sine curve trace. COP parameters were movement time, error distance, and maintained time in the circle during COP movement task. Results : Clinical balance tests showed statistically significant correlation between static and dynamic balance evaluations. Among the clinical balance tests, the BBS, POMA, and OLS showed significant correlation with to assess the balance ability of elderly in clinical setting both evaluations. Conclusion : Clinical balance tests can be recommended in clinical setting because of low costs and simplicity.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.301-314
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• 2014

This study was conducted in order to measure changes in the dining out consumption behaviors of the elderly living in Korea. Data on 2,316 and 3,170 elderly aged over 50 years were extracted from the 2001 and 2011 KNHANES(Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys), respectively. The data were analyzed by gender, age, region area, marital status, educational level, household income, economic activity and subjective health status. Frequency of dining out was higher in males between 50~64 years of age, living in metropolitan area, well-educated, high-income, engaged in economic activity and healthy. As a result, these basic data can be used for analyzing the changes in dining out consumption behaviors by sociodemographic characteristics of people aged over 50 years and the elderly in Korea. In the results on the consumption rate of food service in the two groups, 'female' and '65~74 years old' showed the largest increases from 10 years, and thus should be the group that the food service industry focuses on to develop new marketing strategies suitable for the environment.

• 신경치료
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2018

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of rehabilitation horse riding exercise on the balance and Geriatric Quality of Life Scale (GQOL) of the elderly. Methods The subjects were 14 elderly males who consisted of 7 in the experimental group and 7 in the control group. The subjected performed rehabilitation horse riding exercise twice a week for 12 weeks. For balance measurements, leftright and anteriorposterior weight bearing, and BBS were tested using GymPlate. In addition, the GQOL was evaluated. Results The results of this study show that in the experimental group, there were significant differences in balance ability and GQOL after the rehabilitation horse riding exercise (P<0.01), but there was no significant difference in the control group (P>0.05). Furthermore, the experimental and control groups showed significant differences in balance ability and GQOL (P<0.01). Conclusion Rehabilitation horse riding exercise is effective in improving the balance ability of the elderly, which also had an effect on the GQOL.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.101-110
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• 2005

This survey was carried out to obtain the information concerning nutritional status, including factors of food habits and nutrient intake of the long-lived elderly men and women living in Ganghwa-gun. In order to assess the quality of dietary intake among the elderly, a survey was conducted during December 2003 of 103 subjects who were over 85 years of age. Dietary nutrient intake data were obtained through the 24 hr recall method. Chi-square test and t-test were the main data analysis method. Their dietary habits such as three meals a day and a regular meal time have shown that they have generally good eating habits. Average daily calorie intake ($\%$ RDA) was 1233.2 kcal ($68.8\%$) for male and 1215.8 kcal ($75.8\%$) for female which were lower than the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Koreans. Energy intake of females got closer to RDA than that of male. Protein intake was 49.3 g for male and 46.9 g for female (which was $82.3\%$ RDA for male and $85.1\%$ RDA for female) for elderly person, the proportion of animal protein to total protein intake were $45.2\%$ for male and $39.0\%$ for female. Average CPF ratio of energy intake for both male and female were 68.7 : 16.1 : 15.2 and 69.6 : 15.4 : 15.0. SFA : MUFA : PUFA ratio of the subject was 0.78 : 1.03 : 1.00 for male and 0.64 : 0.92 : 1.00 for female. Calcium intakes for both males and females were 321.3 mg and 377.2 mg. Vitamin A was the nutrient found to be least sufficient. Mean daily intakes of most of the vitamins and minerals for both males and females were lower than RDA except vitamin C and Zn for female, especially $\%$ RDAs of vitamin A, Ca for male and vitamin A for females were less than $50\%$ of RDA. In conclusion, long-lived elderly in Ganghwa areas did not consume enough nutrients quantitatively as well as qualitatively, especially Ca, Fe, vitamin A, vitamin $B_2$ and vitamin E. These results suggest that nutritional guidelines for older Koreans should focus on the maintenance of adequate energy intake. In addition, selection of foods with high protein and calcium, such as dairy food, should be emphasized, particularly in the long-lived elderly.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.275-281
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• 2008

Plasma fibrinogen is risk factor of vascular disease including stroke, ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Many studies have confirmed that high plasma fibrinogen levels are related with age, obesity, cholesterol, alcohol consumption, and genotype. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of fibrinogen genotype and other characteristics on the plasma fibrinogen levels in the elderly Koreans. For this study the blood samples were collected from 178 healthy elderly Koreans (102 males and 76 females, $55{\sim}80$ year olds). The blood samples were analyzed by smoking status, cholesterol levels, genotype, age, exercise, drinking, and gender. The plasma fibrinogen was assayed by clotting method, cholesterol being assayed by cholesterol oxidase method. The $\beta$-fibrinogen genotype was detected by PCR of relevant region and digestion with Alu I. The alleres with the restriction site and the non cleavable alleres were designated $A_1$ and $A_2$. In conclusion, genotype $A_1A_2$ and exercise are increased and associated with plasma fibrinogen levels. But, there were no significant differences by smoking, gender, age, drinking and cholesterol.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.421-429
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to analyze the eating habits and food intake patterns to elucidate the relationship between on blood lipid levels. The subjects based on the nutrition counseling data of medical health examination. The subjects were 774 adults(448 males and 326 females). Survey samples were divided by age $65\leq$ years. The subjects were 774 adults(448 males and 327 females). Survey samples were divided by age $65\leq$ years. Blood samples were analyzed for total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides(TG), LDL-cholesterol. The results showed there were significant difference frequency of overeating meal and total cholesterol(p<0.05), meal frequency, regularity of meals, frequency of meal out, eating breakfast, speed of meal et eating habits and blood lipid levels not significant difference. However, food intake patterns were significant difference in some kind of food such butter and cream bakery but there were not significant relationships between eggs, cod roe, Chinese foods, fried foods, Gal-bi-tang, Sun-ji-soup and blood lipid levels. Eating habits and food intake patterns was do not seem to be cause for blood lipid level in Korean elderly.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.224-230
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• 2007

We examined an urban population's awareness of dietary guidelines to determine whether they perceived them to be necessary, and identified the factors affecting this awareness and perceived necessity. Data were collected via physical examinations and face-to-face interviews. Health indicators were collected from health examinations, and information on individual characteristics, including awareness, perceived necessity, and dietary status were obtained from the interviews. The subjects' sociodemographic, health and dietary status were examined as potential factors influencing awareness and perceived necessity. Descriptive statistics, contingency tables, and logistic regression modeling were used in the analysis. Low awareness of the dietary guidelines was displayed by the elderly and poorly educated individuals, and those without a spouse. Most people who were not aware of the dietary guidelines thought the guidelines unnecessary. Males with hypertension and lower hemoglobin levels, and females with less education had low awareness. Elderly females with lower bone density had less perceived necessity. Males and females with poor dietary status reported low perceived necessity.

• The Korean Journal of Medicine
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• 제94권1호
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• pp.96-106
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• 2019

목적: 급성 심근경색증 환자에서 성별의 차이가 임상 경과에 미치는 영향은 잘 알려져 있다. 이전의 연구들은 여성 심근경색증 환자의 임상 경과가 남성에 비하여 비슷하거나 더 좋지 않았다고 보고되었으나, 급성 심근경색증을 가진 고령 환자에서 성별에 따른 예후의 차이에 대한 보고는 많지 않다. 방법: 2011년 11월부터 2015년 6월까지 한국인 급성 심근경색증 등록 연구 사업에 등록된 75세 이상의 고령인 환자 2,953예(80.2 ± 4.2세, 남자: 48.2%)를 대상으로 하였다. 결과: 여성 환자는 1,529 (51.8%)였으며, 평균 나이는 남성보다 유의하게 많았다(80.7 ± 4.4 years vs. 79.6 ± 4.0 years, p < 0.001). 심혈관질환의 위험인자인 고혈압은 고령 여성에서 남성에 비하여 유의하게 많았다(74.8 vs. 60.3%, p < 0.001). 흡연과 협심증, 심근경색증, 뇌졸중 등 과거력은 고령의 남성에서 여성과 비교하여 유의하게 많았다. 고령의 여성 환자는 남성에 비하여 응급 의료 서비스 이용 빈도가 유의하게 낮았다(11.5 vs. 15.4%, p < 0.001). 고령 여성의 PRU 값이 남성보다 유의하게 높았으나, 항 혈소판 제제 사용에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 관상동맥중재술의 성공률은 고령 여성이 남성에 비하여 낮았다(p = 0.049). 병원내 사망률은 성별 간에 유사하였으며(7.1 vs. 8.4%), 단변량 콕스 회귀분석 결과 1년 추적 관찰 기간 동안 주요 심장 사건은 고령의 여성에서 고령의 남성보다 유의하게 낮았다(HR 1.19, 95% CI 1.00-1.41, p = 0.045). 주요 심장 사건에 영향을 주는 독립적인 인자는 나이, 흉통, 호흡곤란, Killip class, 심부전증 등이었다. 다변량 분석 결과 1년 추적 관찰 기간 중 주요 심장 사건 발생의 독립적인 인자는 고령의 남성(HR 1.37, 95% CI 1.14-1.65, p < 0.001), 연령, Killip class, 당뇨병 및 심부전증이었다. 결론: 심근경색증을 가진 고령의 환자에서 성별 간에 병원내 사망률과 시술 주위 합병에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 그러나 1년 추적 관찰 기간 동안 고령의 여성에서 남성보다 더 양호한 예후를 보였다.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.147-160
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• 2007

This research challenges the general notion of one-person households of the elderly during widowhood as impoverished, isolated, and vulnerable. Recognizing a high potential vulnerability, however, this research attempts to describe the diverse composition of one-person households of the elderly. For this purpose, relying on 2% sample data from the 2000 census, it examines regional distribution, socio-economic characteristics, and determinants of one-person households of the elderly during widowhood. Socio-economic characteristics of one-person households of the elderly differ by region. Jeju island is distinct in terms of sex and age distribution, and residence area of children. In general, rates of economic activity and self-subsistence are higher in provinces than in cities. Compared to the elderly living with family, the elderly living alone show high rates of economic activity, self-subsistence, and capability of physical activity. Results of logistic regression analysis of determinants of living arrangement are consistent with those of descriptive statistics. Those who are economically active and able to move around without assistance tend to live alone after the death of a spouse. Number of sons and living in an urban area are negatively associated with living alone, whereas females are more likely than males to live alone. According to the separate analysis by age, the positive effect of economic activity is greater in the oldest of the old than in other age groups. Those who possess high educational attainment tend to live alone when they are 80 and older, unlike other age groups. Based on these findings, this paper finds that one-person households of the elderly nay not always be the most vulnerable group, and are diverse in terms of socioeconomic characteristics.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권9호
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• pp.452-459
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• 2019

본 연구는 노인의 전산화 신경인지 검사와 만족도, 컴퓨터 이용경험 사이의 연관성을 알아보고자 하였다. 본 연구에 건강한 노인 52명(남자 25명, 여자 27명)이 참여하였다. 대상자는 전산화 신경인지 검사(정확도, 반응시간)를 수행하였으며, 컴퓨터 이용경험, 전산화 신경인지 검사 이용 만족도를 평가하였다. 통계분석은 독립 t 검정과 피어슨 상관분석을 수행하였다. 컴퓨터 이용경험이 없는 노인은 이용경험이 있는 노인에 비해 나이가 많았으며(p<.05), 교육수준이 낮았다(p<.05). 컴퓨터 이용경험이 있는 노인은 이용경험이 없는 노인보다 전산화 신경인지 검사의 정확도는 높았고 반응시간이 빨랐으며, 만족도는 높았다(p<.05). 상관분석에서, 나이가 많을수록, 교육수준이 낮을수록 전산화 신경인지 검사 정확도는 낮았으며, 반응속도는 빨랐다(p<.05). 만족도는 나이와 음의 상관을 나타냈고, 교육수준과는 정적 상관을 보였다(p<.05). 노인의 전산화 신경인지 검사 만족도는 교육수준과 컴퓨터 이용경험과 연관성이 성립될 수 있다.