• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권12호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2017

이 연구는 노인의 주관적 구강건강상태와 구강건강문해력이 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위하여 시행되었다. 충북 제천시에 거주하는 65세 이상 노인 248명을 대상으로 단면조사를 실시하였다. 주관적 구강건강상태, 구강건강문해력 및 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 자가보고 설문지를 사용하여 2016년 7월 3일부터 21일까지 자료를 수집하였다. 다중회귀분석결과, 노인의 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 영향을 주는 유의한 변수로 주관적 구강건강상태, 구강건강문해력, 동거인 유무, 치아 수, 교육수준 및 종교 등으로 나타났고 이들 변수들은 노인의 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 44.3% 설명했다. 따라서 건강관리 제공자는 노인의 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 증진시키기 위하여 치아 상실을 예방하고 구강건강상태와 구강건강문해력을 향상시키는 중재 프로그램을 고려할 필요가 있다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권12호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 일부지역 여성노인들의 구강건강상태가 일상생활을 영위하는데 있어 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하고자 진행되었다. 연구대상자는 60세 이상 여성노인 142명이었고, 설문법, 면접, 상담, 구강검사를 통해 조사를 시행하였다. 연구분석은 SPSS 프로그램을 이용하여 빈도분석과 기술통계 및 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구의 결과를 살펴보면 일상생활에 영향을 받는 항목으로 평균 1.4개로 나타났고 구강건강상태는 치석제거 59.4%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 치아잇몸 상태가 만족스럽지 않을 때 일상생활에 불편을 느끼는 것으로 나타났으며, 구강통증, 치아잇몸상태, 치석제거불량의 경우 일상생활에 불편 항목수와 빈도가 높아졌다. 결론적으로 여성노인의 구강건강과 관련하여 일상생활능력이 향상되고 삶의 질에 영향을 줄 수 있다. 따라서 여성노인을 대상으로 하는 구강건강증진 교육의 확대와 지속적인 예방프로그램 개발을 통해 체계화된 구강관리 방안이 요구된다.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

Purpose: The study evaluated the effectiveness of health promotion program on the physical fitness and quality of life of elderly women receiving home visiting health care services. Methods: There were 122 elderly women participants. The data were collected between March and December 2019. The participants were provided with the 36-weeks health promotion program consisting of health education, such as nutrition, depression, urinary incontinence, fall, oral care, and exercises, such as stretching, weight-bearing exercise, and elastic resistance training. The balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and quality of life were measured before and after the program. The results were analyzed with paired t-test using the SPSS/WIN 26.0 program. Results: The dynamic balance, muscle strength, flexibility significantly increased. Conclusion: The health promotion program positively affected elderly women in terms of physical fitness, but there are limitations to increasing the quality of life of elderly women. Through this study, it is necessary to be supplemented in improving quality of life of elderly women.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.899-910
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• 2017

Objectives: This study was conducted to identify the rates of perceived stress of elderly people over 65 years old and to confirm the influence of stress on general health and oral health status. Methods: Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey for 2014, 1,472 people over 65 years of age were selected as final subjects. Stress was used as an independent variable and dependent variables were included physical health (perceived health status), mental health (depression), and oral health (perceived oral health status). The following confounding variables were adjusted for the current study: demographic characteristics (gender, age, education level, house income) and health - related characteristics (drinking, smoking, exercise, frequency of tooth brushing, using oral care product, dental exam, comorbidity, restrict activity). Complex sampling analysis was applied and logistic regression was performed to determine the effects of stress on physical health, mental health and oral health status. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% Confidence Interval, 95% CI) were calculated. Results: Logistic regression indicated that stress was significantly associated with low physical health (OR=2.18, 95%CI: 1.49-3.20), low mental health (OR=8.68, 95%CI: 4.98-15.11), low oral health (OR=1.53, 95%CI: 1.06-2.21) after adjusting for confounding variables. Conclusions: The perceived stress of the elderly was found to be related to the general health and oral health status. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate stress as a predictor of health risk for the health promotion of the elderly on multidisciplinary assessment and continuous evaluation. In addition, health support policies should be provided to achieve good health status for elderly.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.267-274
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• 2021

Background: Although the orofacial-function improvement exercise (OFIE; oral exercise) was first introduced in Korea 10 years prior, it is still not covered by medical insurance, and no detailed survey on the dissemination of related programs has been conducted. Therefore, this study investigated the actual status of the education and practice of OFIE among the elderly and at elderly welfare institutions in the Seoul and Gyeonggi Provinces. Methods: Senior citizens aged more than 65 years old, public health centers (total of 69) and elderly welfare institutions (including nursing homes and elderly welfare centers, total of 56) per administrative area in the Seoul and Gyeonggi Provinces were targeted. We analyzed 200 elderly people and 93 institutions who agreed to participate in the survey. For the elderly, general characteristics, experience and route, current practice, and necessity regarding OFIE were investigated. For institutions, the history and plan of education programs on OFIE were investigated. Results: Regardless of the general characteristics, both the rate of experience and practice for OFIE were low overall; moreover, although they felt it was necessary, they had insufficient motivation for its implementation. Moreover, only a few institutions which were operating the education about OFIE regardless of the COVID-19 situation. Conclusion: Although OFIE is necessary for the elderly, its distribution remains insufficient. Therefore, further efforts are needed to expand the education and raise the awareness of oral exercise among elderly individuals and senior welfare institutions.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the differences in oral health-related quality of life among elderly people aged over 65 years, in terms of physical, mental and oral health status and to analyze factors affecting their oral health-related quality of life. Methods: From May 9 to June 23, 2017, we randomly visited aged-care community centers in the metropolitan area, and recruited 222 elderly, aged 65 or older. First, each participant completed a questionnaire consisting of 4 general items: 1 systematic disease, and 3 subjective oral conditions. Afterwards, the researchers interviewed the participants to assess their mental status, using MMSE-DS and recorded the responses. Finally, an oral examination was performed to determine the number of remaining teeth. The average oral health-related quality of life according to each characteristic was analyzed by t-test and ANOVA. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis were used to analyze the correlations between factors and the factors affecting oral health-related quality of life. Results: The mean oral health-related quality of life was 4.15. Participants with 20 or more remaining teeth demonstrated better oral health-related quality of life than those with 19 or less teeth. Higher oral health-related quality of life was also found among elderly without gingival bleeding, self-reported halitosis and dry mouth. In addition, positive correlation with the number of remaining teeth and negative correlation with gingival bleeding, self-reported halitosis and dry mouth, were noted. Finally, the results of the hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that remaining teeth, gingival bleeding, self-reported halitosis and education were influential factors in determining the oral health-related quality of life among the elderly. Conclusions: The results of this study confirmed the necessity of better policy support, and the importance of implementing delivered, elderly-centered oral health education program by professionals to prevent tooth loss and manage periodontal diseases.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2012

Mobile oral exam at the facilities for the disabled in Seoul is to improve the oral health of the disabled who can hardly approach dental clinic. We analyzed 1609 oral exam records at 24 facilities (11 special-education schools, 10 living facilities, 2 mental hospitals, 1 health care facility for the elderly) in 2011. The purpose of this study is to figure out the oral health state of the disabled in facilities in Seoul and to compare with the non-disabled in National Survey 2010 and 2008. 1. Special-education school : DMFT index of age 15 is 5.4 which is higher than 3.6 (DMFT index of age 15) of National Survey in 2010. 2. Living facility : DMFT index of ages 35~44 is 8.4 which is higher than 5.2 (DMFT index of ages 35 ~44) of National Survey in 2008. DT rate is higher (31.3% vs 19.2%) and MT rate is lower (7.6% vs 15.5%). 3. Mental hospital : DMFT index of ages 35~44 is 11.3 which is higher than 5.2 (DMFT indext of age 35~44) of National Survey in 2008. DT rate is significantly higher (50.7% vs 19.2%) and FT rate is lower (35.1% vs 65.3%). 4. Health care facility for the elderly : DMFT index of ages 65~74 is 7.1 which is slightly lower than 8.7 (DMFT index of ages 65~74) of National Survey in 2008. The number of existing natural teeth is similar (16 vs 18).

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2016

본 연구는 요양시설에 근무 중인 요양보호사의 구강보건인식 및 지식 따른 구강보건제공현황에 관하여 연구함으로써 요양시설에서 노인들의 구강건강을 증진시킬수 있는 발전 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. 2016년 8월 16일부터 9월 2일까지 D시에 소재한 장기노인요양시설 14개소에 근무하는 요양보호사 200명을 대상으로 설문을 실시하였다. 수집한 자료는 SPSS 18.0을 이용하여 빈도분석 및 독립표본 t-test를 실시하였다. 연구결과, 대상자 성별은 여자가 91.5%로 남자보다 많았고, 결혼은 기혼자, 연령은 50대, 학력은 고등학교, 종교는 기독교가 가장 높았다. 하루케어인원은 6~7명이 가장 많았다. 요양보호사의 구강보건제공현황과 구강보건인식에서는 구강위생지침서유무에서 통계적으로 유의하였고, 구강보건제공현황과 구강보건지식에서는 틀니 물에 보관여부, 가글액 사용에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05).

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2023

Purpose: As life expectancy increases and interest in oral health increases, the opportunity to visit the dentist increases. To provide safe dental care for elderly patients and accurately identify their needs. We aim to understand the impact of knowledge, image, and empathy for the elderly on communication skills. Research design, data, and methodology: This study conducted an online survey using a convenience sample of 201 dental hygienists working in dental hospitals and clinics from October 4 to October 6, 2023. The purpose of the survey was explained and consent was obtained in the research consent form before being conducted. Results: Differences in knowledge, image, empathy, and communication skills among the elderly include age, clinical experience, need for elderly-related education, and confidence in oral care in elderly patients with systemic diseases (p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.001). The factor affecting communication skills toward the elderly was empathy (t=15.416(0.000^***)). Conclusions: Through this study, the communication skills with the elderly is a basic quality and attitude that dental hygienists must have. Therefore, it is essential to develop and implement empathy and communication skills training programs for dental hygienists, which can significantly contribute to fostering a positive trust-based relationship between elderly patients and dental professionals. This proactive measure is crucial in preparing for the upcoming era of an increasingly aged society.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.69-73
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• 2020

본 연구는 65세 이상 노인 중 당뇨병 진단을 받은 자를 대상으로 당뇨병과 구강건강과의 관련성 및 구강관리 실태를 분석하여 당뇨 환자를 위한 구강제품개발에 필요한 기초자료를 마련하고자 하였다. D시의 노인복지관을 방문한 당뇨병 진단을 받은 65세 이상 노인 8명을 연구대상자로 하여 4명을 한 그룹으로 하고 그룹 당 약 40분의 면담을 진행하였다. 연구결과 '당뇨와 구강건강', '구강 내 불편감', '구강관리방법', '치과방문', '구강관리를 위한 요구'의 5개의 핵심 주제가 도출되었다. 연구대상자의 대부분이 당뇨와 구강건강의 관련성에 대하여는 처음 들어본다고 대답하였고, 구강건강관리는 하루 3~4회 치약을 사용하여 잇솔질을 하고, 치과방문은 구강에 문제가 생겼을 때만 방문한다고 대답하였다. 구강관리에 필요하다고 생각하는 부분은 당뇨환자 맞춤 구강관리교육과 치약 등 다양한 관리제품들이 개발되었으면 좋을 것 같다고 대답하였다. 본 연구결과를 볼 때 향후 노인 당뇨 환자의 맞춤형 구강건강관리 프로그램개발 및 구강제품개발이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.