• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.61-71
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• 2017

PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of whole body vibration exercise on balance, muscle strength and falls efficacy in the elderly. METHODS: In this blinded randomized allocation study, 27 elderly were assigned to a whole-body vibration exercise group (n=14), consisting of 25 min structured exercises for 2 days per week for 6 weeks and a control group (n=13) performing the same program without vibration. At baseline and after the 6-week intervention, balance was measured using the Korean version of the Berg balance scale (K-BBS), timed up and go (TUG) test and functional reach test (FRT). Muscle strength was determined using the 30-s chair stand test (CST). Fear of falling was assessed using the Korean version of falls efficacy scale (K-FES). Paired t-test and independent t-test were used for within and between group comparisons, respectively. RESULTS: After the intervention, the experimental group showed significantly higher changes in all the parameters (K-BBS score, TUG test, CST, K-FES score) (p<.05) compared with the control group. However, there was no significant change in all parameters in the control group (p>.05). CONCLUSION: The whole-body vibration exercise program may be helpful to improve balance, mobility, muscle performance and fear of falling in the elderly.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.341-351
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was done to analyze the effects of Tai Chi on fall-related risk factors through meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials published in English and Korean between 2000 and 2010. Methods: Using health related database and hand search of references and Google, 28 randomized studies were collected from doctoral dissertation and published peer reviewed articles. The Comprehensive Meta-analysis version 2.0 was used for the analysis. Results: The effect sizes for Tai Chi for 3 months were significant with ES=0.54 for static balance, ES=0.24 for dynamic balance, ES=0.69 for balance measured by scale, and ES=0.40 for flexibility, ES=0.48 for muscle strength, ES=0.71 for ADL, and ES=0.37 for fear of falling. Also, the effect sizes of Tai Chi for 6 months were significant for most fall-related variables. The 6 month data for flexibility was not analyzed since only one study was published. Conclusion: The analysis of studies of randomized clinical trials indicate that Tai Chi is effective in improving balance, flexibility, muscle strength, activities of daily living, and fear of falling when applied for 3 or 6 months. The findings provide the objective evidence to apply Tai Chi as a fall preventive intervention.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.823-833
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the Thera-Band exercise program following total knee arthroplasty. Methods: The research design for this study was a nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design. Participants were 30 patients for the experimental group and 30 patients for the control group. The experimental group participated in the Thera-Band exercise program in addition to conventional CPM (continuous passive motion) exercise. The control group received conventional CPM exercise only. Outcome measures were pain, knee flexion range of motion, CRP, and psychological parameters (self-efficacy and fear of falling). Data were analyzed using ${\chi}^2$-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, and repeated measure ANOVA with SPSS/PC version 21.0. Results: There were significant improvement in self-efficacy, and decreases in pain, and fear of falling in the experimental group compared to the control group. However, no significant differences were found between the two groups for CRP and knee flexion ROM. Conclusion: The Thera-Band exercise program gave an additional benefit over the conventional CPM exercise for patients following total knee arthroplasty, and is recommended for use as an effective nursing intervention for patients after total knee arthroplasty.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.525-533
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• 2014

Purpose: This study was done to propose and test a predictive model that would explain and predict fall prevention behaviors in postmenopausal women. The health belief model was the theoretical basis to aid development of a nursing intervention fall prevention program. Methods: Data for 421 postmenopausal women were selected from an original data set using a survey design. The structural equation model was tested for 3 constructs: modifying factors, expectation factors, and threat factors. Expectation factors were measured as relative perceived benefit (perceived benefit minus perceived barrier), self-efficacy, and health motivation; threat factors, as perceived susceptibility (fear of falling) and perceived severity (avoiding activity for fear of falling); and modifying factors: level of education and knowledge about fall prevention. Data were analyzed using SPSS Windows and AMOS program. Results: Mean age was 55.7 years (range 45-64), and 19.7% had experienced a fall within the past year. Fall prevention behaviors were explained by expectation and threat factors indicating significant direct effects. Mediating effect of health beliefs was significant in the relationship between modifying factors and fall prevention behaviors. The proposed model explained 33% of the variance. Conclusion: Results indicate that fall prevention education should include knowledge, expectation, and threat factors based on health belief model.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a fall prevention program on gait ability, one leg standing-right, one leg standing-left, fear of falling, fall efficacy, and depression in the elderly. Methods: A fall prevention program was consisted of fall preventing exercise with laughter therapy. Quasi-experimental design with one group pre- and post-test was used. Twenty-two elderly were participated in this study from a community health center located in a rural area, South Korea. SPSS/WIN 18.0 was used for descriptive analysis and paired t-test. Results: After 12 weeks with a fall prevention program, gait ability (t=3.44, p=.002), one leg standing-right (t=-3.73, p=.001), one leg standing-left (t=-4.17, p<.001) and fear of falling (t=2.12, p=.046) in the elderly were significantly improved. Conclusion: A fall prevention program was effective on physical and psychological functions. This study suggested that control groups and a larger sample should be included in order to validate the effects of a fall prevention program for the elderly. Key Words: Elderly, Fall prevention program, Physical functions, Psychological

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.90-98
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• 2022

연구의 목적은 지역사회 거주하고 있는 노인들의 근감소증 가능군과 영양결핍 그리고 사회심리적 요인 등과의 관련성을 파악하고자 실시되었다. 연구대상자는 농촌지역 주민 중 60세 이상인 1,019명이다. 근감소증 가능군과 관련성에 포함된 변수는 영양상태, 사회심리적 요인(낙상에 대한 두려움, 자기효능감, 사회적 고립, 사회적 자본)이다. 근감소증의 기준은 개정된 아시아 진단기준에 따라 종아리 둘레로 의심자를 찾은 다음, 악력으로 평가하였다. 연구 결과 영양은 근감소증 가능군과 관련이 있었으며 사회심리적 요인 중에서는 낙상에 대한 두려움, 자기효능감이 근감소증 가능군과 직, 간접적으로 관련이 있었으며, 사회적 자본 중 사회적 참여는 영양결핍에 직접적으로 관련이 있고, 근감소증 가능군과는 간접적으로 관련이 있었다. 결론적으로 근감소증 가능군과 관련 있는 요인으로 영양결핍과 낙상에 대한 두려움 그리고 자기효능감 저하 등이 있고 영양결핍에 사회적 참여도 관련이 있어 지역사회의 근감소증 대상 보건사업에서는 이들 변수를 고려하여 실시되어야 한다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.479-489
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• 2017

본 연구는 2014년 노인실태조사를 이용하여 노인의 낙상에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하기 위해 실시된 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구대상자는 2014년 노인실태조사에 참여한 노인 중 주요 변수에 결측치가 없는 10,272명의 노인이다. 인구사회학적 특성, 건강관련 특성(주관적 건강상태, 만성질환 수, 복용 중인 약물의 수, 운동 일수, 시력 이상, 근력 상태, ADL, IADL, 인지기능, 낙상에 대한 두려움)을 조사하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS ver. 23.0의 복합표본분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 노인의 낙상은 인구사회학적 특성, 건강 관련 특성에 따라 차이가 있었다(p<.001). 다중로지스틱회귀분석 결과, 연령(OR=1.262, 95%CI 1.111-1.433), 교육수준(OR=0.846, 95%CI 0.764-0.937), 주관적 건강상태(OR=1.172, 95% CI 1.041-1.320; OR=1.422, 95%CI 1.289-1.570), 만성질환 수(OR=1.438, 95%CI 1.050-1.968), 복용 중인 약물의 수(OR=0.798, 95%CI 0.659-0.967), 하지근력상태(OR=1.260, 95%CI 1.101-1.441) 및 낙상에 대한 두려움(OR=3.576, 95%CI 3.166-4.039; OR=14.236, 95%CI 12.637-16.038)이 노인의 낙상에 영향을 미치는 주요 요인으로 확인되었다(p<.05). 따라서 다양한 대상자의 특성을 고려한 낙상 예방 프로그램을 개발하여 집중적인 관리가 필요하다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1081-1091
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• 2004

Purpose: This study was done to identify the risk factors associated with falls among patients with Parkinson's Disease(PD). Method: A retrospective study design was used through the collection of physiological and physical health, and psychosocial functions. Results: Of the 100 participants, fifty-nine(59%) reported one or more falls and seventy-one(71%) reported one or more near-falls. Anaverage 34.7 falls and 150.3 near-falls were reported in the previous year per person. Stage of PD, foot problems, balance, fear of falling, and activities of daily living were significantly associated with an increased risk of falls. Conclusion: The findings confirm the high risk of falling in PD patients. Also these results have implications for developing fall prevention programs for PD patients.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2016

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the factors that increase fall risk in the residential environment and the perceived fall risk among community-dwelling elderly through comparisons between fallers and non-fallers. Methods: The subjects were 95 community-dwelling elderly aged 65 years and over residing in the metropolitan city of Ulsan. A structured questionnaire consisting of items on sociodemographics and health- and fall-related characteristics was used and data were collected from July to August 2015. The data were analyzed with the SPSS/WIN program. Results: Among recent fallers, 38.9% had diagnosed diseases when the fall occurred, 56.87% were fearful of a recurrent fall, and 86.5% stated that they were increasing their carefulness but that had led to a decrease in activity. There were significant differences between elders who had fallen at least once and elders who had no falls in age, health status, depression, the experience of falling, fear of falling, diseases, and medications. Conclusion: The results indicate a need to assess risk factors to identify older adults with a high risk for falling and the need to develop multifactorial intervention programs that consider both environmental and perceived risk factors as well as physical risk factors to reduce and prevent falls among the elderly.

• 한국노년학
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.1155-1167
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• 2011

본 연구는 지역사회에 거주하는 여성 노인을 대상으로 인지기능에 따른 낙상발생빈도, 낙상 두려움, 지각된 건강상태의 차이를 비교하고 관계를 규명하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 대상자는 S시 S구 보건소에 방문하는 대상자로 65세 이상 여성 노인으로 선정하였다. 2009년 9월부터 2010년 3월까지 사전에 교육을 받은 간호학과 대학원생 조사원들이 일대일 면접을 통해 자료를 수집하였다. 연구에 참여한 311명의 평균연령은 71.68±5.13세였고, 대상자 평균 인지기능은 22.14±4.32점으로 정상 노인 경우 25.25±1.80점, MCI 노인의 인지기능은 18.02±3.57점으로 나타났다. 지난 1년간 낙상을 경험한 대상자는 109명으로 전체 35%였고 대상자의 평균 낙상 횟수는 1회 이하가 78%에 해당되었다. 일반적 특성에 따른 인지기능 점수 차이를 비교한 결과 나이가 많을수록 인지기능 점수가 유의하게 낮게 나타났고, 배우자가 있는 경우와 교육정도가 높을수록 인지기능의 점수가 유의하게 높게 나타났다. 인지기능 정도에 따른 두 그룹(MCI그룹, 정상 인지그룹)간 낙상횟수 및 낙상두려움, 지각된 건강상태를 분석한 결과 지각된 건강상태에서 유의한 차이를 보여 인지기능이 좋은 그룹에서 스스로 지각하는 건강상태가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 인지기능과 낙상횟수, 낙상두려움 및 지각된 건강상태와의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 낙상 두려움은 인지기능과 유의한 부적 상관관계를 나타내었으며, 지각된 건강상태는 인지기능과 유의한 정적인 상관성을 나타내었다. 즉 인지기능이 떨어질수록 낙상 두려움의 증가와 지각된 건강상태가 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 본 논문은 향후 인지기능 정도에 따른 노인 낙상예방 프로그램 개발에 두 가지의 정책적 함의를 제공한다고 할 수 있다. 첫째, 인지기능 상태를 고려하여 낙상 두려움과 지각된 건강상태를 통합적으로 관리할 수 있는 낙상 예방 프로그램 개발이 필요하다. 둘째, 본 연구에서 분석되지 않은 일반적으로 알려진 다른 요인들을 포함하여 병원, 노인 요양시설 등 다양한 곳에 거주하고 있는 남·여 노인을 대상으로 한 지속적인 연구의 필요성을 제시한다. 이 연구를 토대로 인지기능 향상과 낙상예방을 위한 포괄적인 교육을 통해 낙상두려움을 감소시키고 낙상 발생률을 낮추면, 궁극적으로 노인의 삶의 질이 향상될 것이다.