• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.205-217
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the subjective health status (SHS) of low-income older adults living alone. Methods: This is a cross-sectional correlational study using secondary data analysis. Sociodemographic and health-related characteristics were included in this analysis. The health-related characteristics were categorized into three domains: physical, characterized by the number of chronic diseases and fall-related factors, timed up and go, and grip strength; psychological, in terms of depression and loneliness; and social, in terms of social support. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: The mean SHS score was 2.46 out of five. Several factors influenced the SHS of low-income older adults living alone, including sex, age, level of education, monthly income, and the three domains. Four significant predictive factors of SHS in low-income older adults living alone were identified (42.5%): the number of chronic diseases, fear of falling, depression, and social support. Conclusion: SHS is a critical factor for older adults living alone on a low-income. Hence, evaluating SHS and developing interventions to improve it periodically is necessay. Such interventions should consider chronic disease management, screening and mediation for depression and fear of falling, and strengthening their social support systems.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.314-320
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of falls in community-dwelling older adults and to identify associated factors using the 2019 Community Health Survey. Methods: The original data was from the 2019 Community Health Survey, and the study sample comprised 1,642 older adults aged 65 years and older in Jeju province. Data collection was conducted from August 16 to November 20, 2019, through an interview done by a trained investigator. Respondents were queried about demographic characteristics, riding bicycles, hospital treatment due to an accident or poisoning in the previous year, fall experiences in the past year, fear of falling, self-management status, and pain and discomfort. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate for associations between potential risk factors and falls. Results: The prevalence of falls in this community-dwelling older adults was 13.1%. Falls were associated with riding bicycles (odds ratio = 4.7; 95% confidence interval: 2.26-9.81), fear of falling (odds ratio = 0.3; 95% confidence interval: 0.24-0.49), hospital treatment due to an accident or poisoning in the previous year (odds ratio = 7.8; 95% confidence interval: 5.02-12.19), self-management status (odds ratio = 0.6; 95% confidence interval: 0.34-0.89), and pain and discomfort (odds ratio = 0.6; 95% confidence interval: 0.40-0.87). Conclusions: We found that the prevalence of approximately about 13% of older adults living in a community has experienced falls. Based on the results of the study, we provided primary data to develop the care management intervention program to prevent falls and avoid risk factors that cause falls in community-dwelling older adults.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Background: Like many other countries, falls and related injuries in older adults are great concerns in South Korea. In particular, falls are common in medical institutions, often causing the increase of the length of hospitalization. Objects: The purpose of this review was to help understand and address falls in hospitalized individuals in South Korea. Methods: The review was conducted on literature published in Korean from 2010 to 2022, searched in the Korea Citation Index and PubMed. Keywords used for the search were as follows: falls, fall risk, fall risk assessment, hospital, inpatient, intervention, Korea, and prevention. Results: A total of 54 articles were found and reviewed. The most common place of fall accidents was the inpatient room, where there were many cases of falls while walking. Loss of balance was the most common cause of falls, and many falls occurred in patients admitted to the internal medicine. Furthermore, a risk of falling increased with the type of medications taken. In terms of tools to assess patients' fall risk, the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) was commonly used. Patient-specific fall prevention activities were common to address falls, and they decreased the frequency of falls and the fear of falling. Factors influencing the effectiveness of the fall prevention activities included attitudes toward falls, education, environmental factors, patient safety culture, and self-efficacy in preventing falls. Conclusion: Our results should help understand and address falls and injuries in medical institutions.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.62-76
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• 2003

This study was a quasi-experimental study of non-equivalent control group pretest and posttest design. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Tai Chi exercise program on physical functions, psychological functions, and fall among the fall-prone elderly. The data were collected from September 19, 2001 to January 31, 2002. The study, conducted at two facilities located in Kwang-ju, was targeted to the ambulatory aged 60 years or older who had at least one of the key fall risk factors. Experimental group participated in Tai Chi exercise for 40 minutes per one time and three times a week for 12weeks at an auditorium. Fifty nine fall-prone elderly were assigned to 12-week Tai Chi exercise program (n=29) and control group (n=30). They underwent tests of lower muscle strength, time for chair stand, balance, flexibility, depression, falls efficacy, fear of falling, and numbers of fall at the baseline and at the 12th week. Numbers of fall and fall injuries were monitored for 16 weeks(12-weeks intervention plus 4-week follow-up periods) using fall calendar. Each participant was given a calendar to record the numbers of fall per day for a month. The calendars were collected at the last week of each month. 1. Tai Chi exercisers showed significant improvement in the strength of knee flexors, and ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors compared to the control group. The experimental group had improvement in the strength of knee extensors while the control group did not, with no statistical significance. 2. Tai Chi exercisers reported positive change in the average time of chair stand as compared to the control group. 3. Tai Chi exercisers had significant improvement in flexibility as compared to the control group. 4. There was no significant difference in the depression between the two groups, even though the Tai Chi exercisers maintained depression score in the same level while the others were increased. 5. Tai Chi exercisers showed significant improvements in the falls efficacy as compared to the control group. The falls efficacy was significantly improved among the experimental group while the opposite was identified among the control group. 6. The experimental group reported the significant reduction of the fear of fall, whereas control group reported the opposite. 7. Of the 59 subjects for 16weeks(12weeks intervention period and 4weeks follow up), 9 (31.0%) of the 29 in exercise group and 15 (50%) of the 30 in the control group fell (relative risk=0.62. 95% CI 0.32-1.19), even with no statistical difference. The results suggest that the Tai Chi exercise program can improve the strength of knee flexors, ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors, chair stand. flexibility, falls efficacy, and fear of falling for the fall-prone elderly.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.602-607
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• 2017

This study was undertaken to compare the gait characteristics between the Korean elderly and young adults, we measured the plantar pressure and contact time of gait with barefoot along a walkway at their preferred walking speed. The results indicate that older people exhibited significantly less plantar pressure than young adult in all 3 regions (FF, MF and RF) and significantly less time % on the initial contact phase (ICP), forefoot push-off phase (FFPOP) and significantly more % forefoot contact phase (FFCP) and foot flat phase (FFP). The converted plantar pressure value to percentage, it showed more pressure in forefoot (FF) in the elderly person than the young adults. It could be explained that the forward shifting in plantar pressure are associated with a more flexed posture of elderly such as actual stabilizing fearrelated adaptations. Longer total foot contact time in the elderly means that the old people show the decreased gait velocity. In other words, lower velocity was found to be associated with pre-existing fear of falling. With longer contact time and slower stepping movement, the elderly become more unstable. With these findings, it could be confirmed that there were significant changes in foot characteristics which contribute to alter the plantar pressure and contact time during gait with advancing age. Further research is required to establish possible links to risk of falling and development of footwear in the elderly adults.

• 한국노년학
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.377-395
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• 2012

본 연구는 열악한 생활환경과 신체적·심리적 기능의 저하로 인해 낙상 사고의 위험에 더 많이 노출되어 있는 저소득층 노인의 낙상을 예방하고 삶의 질을 향상시키고자 낙상에 영향을 미치는 위험 요인에 대한 문헌고찰과 선행연구 결과를 바탕으로 지역사회 거주 저소득층 노인을 위한 다면적 낙상예방프로그램(MFPP)을 개발하고, 개발된 다면적 낙상예방프로그램이 신체적·심리적·환경적 요인과 낙상횟수에 미치는 효과를 검정하였다. 본 연구의 프로그램은 저소득층 노인에게 신체기능 향상을 위한 근력강화운동, 낙상예방 효능감 증진을 통한 심리적 기능 강화를 위한 정서지지, 낙상예방과 운동행위에 대한 인지적 변화 유도를 위한 낙상예방교육, 안전한 가정환경 유지를 위한 가정환경관리로 구성된 프로그램을 주 1회 하루 70분~90분씩 총 8주 동안 제공하는 간호중재 프로그램으로 직접 대상자의 가정을 방문하여 각각의 다면적 요소들을 개별적으로 진행하였다. 프로그램의 효과를 검정하기 위해 S시 1개구 보건소에 등록된 지역사회 거주 저소득층 노인을 대상으로 실험군 24명, 대조군 24명을 선정하여 비동등성 대조군 전후설계의 유사실험 연구로 시도되었다. 자료수집기간은 2010년 6월부터 2010년 10월까지 진행되었으며, 수집된 자료는 실수와 백분율, Fisher's exact test, x²-test, t-test, repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, Logistic regression을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 실험군에서 낙상횟수가 감소하였으며, 균형감과 낙상예방효능감이 증진되었고, 가정환경위험요인이 감소하였다. 따라서 본 프로그램을 노인 간호 현장에서 활용한다면 저소득층 노인의 낙상예방에 매우 효과적인 결과를 얻을 수 있을 것이며 나아가 저소득층 노인의 신체적·심리적 건강증진을 통한 삶의 질 향상에 기여할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.444-451
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• 2013

본 연구의 목적은 노인과 정상 성인의 보행경로 너비에 따른 보행 시, 시 공간적 보행 변수의 변화를 알아보기 위함이다. 연구의 대상자는 낙상의 경험이 없는 건강한 노인 20명과 20대 성인 18명으로 하였으며, 3가지 다른 너비의 보행경로(평상시 보행(usual walking), 좁은 너비 보행(narrow base walking), 한줄 보행(centerline-guided walking)에서 보행을 실시하였다. 평상시 보행은 보행경로에 제한을 두지 않았고, 좁은 너비 보행은 각 대상자의 양측 ASIS 사이의 거리를 1/2로 나눈 너비를 보행경로로 설정하였으며, 한줄 보행은 보행경로 중앙에 한 줄을 표시하여 보행을 실시하였다. 보행을 실시하는 동안, GAITRite system을 이용하여 시 공간적 보행 변수의 변화를 비교 분석하였다. 보행경로 너비에 따른 시 공간적 보행 변수 비교에서 20대 성인은 모든 변수에서 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았으나, 노인의 경우 보행속도, 분속수, 양 뒤꿈치 사이 기저면, 기능적 보행지수가 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하였다(p<.05). 본 연구의 결과를 통해 노인은 20대 성인에 비해 보행경로의 너비가 좁아질수록 낙상에 대한 두려움으로 인해 보행변수에 영향을 미친다는 것을 확인할 수 있었으며, 이를 통해 노인의 낙상 예방 훈련을 위한 적절한 보행너비에 대한 이론적 근거를 제시할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국생활환경학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.360-367
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• 2017

Although the elderly collecting and selling wastepaper is one of the most vulnerable groups in society, this group has not been studied specifically. Subjective health status is an important aspect of quality of life in old age. The purpose of this study is to examine factors affecting subjective health status among the elderly collecting and selling wastepaper. Analyses are based on data from 2014 Korean Elderly Survey. Multiple regression analysis showed that gender, depression, and fear of falling were associated with subjective health status. The results of this study suggest that gender and mental health aspects should be considered in making intervention plan for assessments and providing services for health among the elderly collecting and selling wastepaper. The study findings also indicate that efforts to improve safety in worksite of elderly persons collecting and selling wastepaper are needed.

• 아동학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2007

The subjects, 114 mothers with infants from 6- to 24- months of age, were administered the Infant Behavior Questionnaire-Revised(Gartstein & Rothbart, 2003), Adult Temperament Questionnaire(Derryberry & Rothbart, 1988) and Parenting Efficacy(Park & Rha, 2003; Lederman, Weigarten & Lederman, 1981) Boys were more distressed than girls in limitation and in falling reactivity/rate of recovery. Parenting efficacy was greater for mothers with daughters than mothers with sons. Infants' fear and distress to limitation correlated positively with mothers' sadness. Infants' attention span correlated positively with mothers' attentional control, inhibition control and positive control. Parenting efficacy was higher in mothers whose children fall asleep easily and have longer attention spans. Mothers' positive affect and activation control increased and frustration decreased parenting efficacy.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.167-178
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• 2011

본 연구는 관절염 여성노인을 대상으로 건강다이어리 프로그램을 개발하고 그 효과를 분석하여 낙상위험이 있는 관절염 여성노인을 위한 간호중재 서비스의 기초자료로 활용하고자 수행되었다. 2010년 9월 27일부터 11월 26일까지 대상자의 집을 방문하여 낙상예방을 위한 교육과 자가능력 향상을 위한 교육을 실시하였다. 프로그램 시작전 사전 평가를 하였고 종료 후 실험 후 평가를 실시하였다. 연구대상은 전라남도의 지역사회에 거주하며 의사로부터 관절염 진단을 받은 국민기초생활수급자 혹은 건강보험료 부과 하위 20%에 해당되는 65세 이상의 여성 노인으로서 연구자가 연령대별로 짝지어 실험군에 24명 대조군에 24명을 배정하였다. 중재는 8주 프로그램 이었으며 낙상관련 심리적 변수(낙상두려움, 낙상 효능감, 낙상지식), 일상 활동수행 정도, 기분상태를 측정하였다. 프로그램 1회 소요 시간은 약 50분 정도이며 관절염 질환이해 및 재활, 낙상관련 예방교육 등 2영역 교육내용을 16회로 나누어 제공하였으며, 매회 건강증진을 위한 자가 간호 수행정도점검과 개인별 상담으로 구성하였다. 이해력과 학습력을 높이기 위해 다이어리 전 내용을 그림으로 제작하였으며 매일의 건강증진 활동 실천을 확인하기 위해 자가 간호 수행표를 만들어 해당항목에 스티커를 부치도록 하였다. 프로그램 참여에 따른 낙상관련 심리적 변수, 일상 활동수행정도, 기분상태 변수에 대한 변화를 측정하여 분석한 결과 낙상예방 다이어리 프로그램을 시행한 실험군은 대조군에 비해 낙상 두려움, 낙상 지식, 기분상태는 유의한 차이가 있었으나 낙상효능감, 일상 활동수행 정도는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 볼 때 본 연구의 낙상예방 프로그램은 저소득층 관절염 여성노인의 낙상예방 지식, 낙상 두려움, 기분상태에도 긍정적인 변화를 나타내어 프로그램 적용의 합리성을 보여주었다. 그러나, 본 연구에서는 낙상위험 정도에 따른 대상자 비교를 하지 않았으므로 낙상예방 프로그램의 구성 타당도를 높이기 위해서는 대상자의 낙상위험요인을 중등도로 분류하고 이를 전기노인과 후기노인 등 연령별로 교육효과를 비교하는 추후연구가 필요하다고 생각된다.