• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.169-174
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• 2015

The study is to clarify the relationship among the positive and negative recognition of stress and physical and psychological abuse and neglect aiming at getting the material. They are to prevent elder abuse at the main care worker for frail and dementia elderly. The degree of fitness to the data where positive and negative recognition of main care worker was located as dependent variable. The casual model in which main care worker was located as independent variable. The degree of fitness of casual model was GFI=0.772, CFI=0.795, RESEA=0.067. Among path coefficient included in the previous model, three of figures going toward three of abuse to the elder were statistically significant.

• International Journal of Safety
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2010

Infrastructures in Japan constructed mostly in high economic growth period become elder & elder, and the troubles & accidents caused by the aging increase. Though investment for the renewal is necessary, the shortage of public fund delays the action. Besides, we expect the decrease of the population that means the decrease of the engineers who take care of social infrastructures. Thus, it is necessary for us to develop Advanced Management system of social Infrastructures (AMI) to realize the efficient and economical operation. Our concept of AMI consists of using ICT, PI (Public Involvement) and establishment of O&M diagnosis system. We expect AMI will support to realize the appropriate repairing, preventive maintenance based on the actual performance, accidents & dangerous experience and education & training of the workers. In this paper, development of AMI for the waste disposal facility as a first example of infrastructures will be shown.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.71-85
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• 2007

This study investigates differences by type of caregiving using data on three groups of caregivers, 177 from home stay situations, 189 from day care centers, and 138 from nursing homes. First, the result shows that characteristics of both caregivers and elders differ by type of caregiving. Second, caregivers in the home stay situation have the highest caregiving burden of the three groups. Third, from examination of the related variables, the caregiving burden of home stay caregivers is affected by family income, caregivers' health, type of job, and whether or not the elder has symptoms of dementia. Also, the study reveals that emotional services for elders reduce the aggravation of family relations and economic burden, but that instrumental services highly increase economic burden. It reveals that caregivers of elders in day care centers, especially those who are in bad health, are more likely to experience feelings of constriction, aggravation of family relations and economic burden. On the other hand, caregivers who receive more emotional services have better experiences in family relations, including relations with the elder. In case of the elders of nursing homes, if the main caregiver is a daughter-in-law, aggravation of family relations is higher than if the main caregiver is a spouse. Finally, the caregiver's burden is affected by their own health and income, and by whether the elder has symptoms of dementia or stroke.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.57-71
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• 2000

BACGROUND: To examine effect of omahwan(烏麻丸)-赤何首烏(Polygonum multiflorum THUNB.), 白何首烏(Cynanchum wilfordii H.), 黑芝流(Sesamum indicum L.)-on the aged human immune system a series of humoral immunological parameters was compared in aged female (age 60-70 years) before and after administration of omahwan(烏麻丸). METHODS: Peripheral blood was obtained from fifteen healthy young (age 20-29, mean=66.3) female volunteers. B cell, T cell(T cells, T helper, and T suppressor/ cytotoxic) subsets was examined with specific monoclonal antibodies and isotype controls, using dural color flow cytometer IL-2 was examined with ELISA kit RESULT: By comparing the immune characteristics of the younger and elder groups the total ratio of T-cell, CD8 T-cell and quantify of IL-2 was significantly lower while CD4/CDB ratio was considerably greater in the elder group. ( p(0.05, student t-test) After giving Omahwan for 30 days to the elder group, by comparing the ratio before and after Prescription the total T cell and CD8 T cell ratio was considerably greater after prescription (p(0.05, Paired t-test) The quantity of IL-2 tended to increase after prescription but has no statistical meaning. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that administration of Omahwan(烏麻丸) differentially affects various aspects of the immune system in aged human.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.1012-1020
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to describe physical health and depression status, as well as to assessing factors that influence the physical health status. Method: The data was collected from July to August 2000. Study participants were 252 community-dwelling elderly who were recruited from 10 senior centers located in Seoul, Korea. Their physical health status was measured using the Physical Health Status Measurement Scale developed by Choi and Jung (1991), and depression was measured using BDI-II developed by Beck et al. (1996). Results: 1) The physical health status score was 4.00 $\pm$0.68 (range :1- 5). The sub-dimension that showed the highest score was personal hygiene ability at 4.62$\pm$0.95, and the lowest score was sexual function at 2.20$\pm$1.38. 2. The depression score was 17.99+9.79 (range : 0-63). Regarding the sub-dimensions, the depression scores were higher in the domain of interest with sexuality, general weakness, difficulty in concentration, and fatigue. 3. Deeper levels of depression were correlated with a declining physical health status. 4. The most influential factor on physical health was depression, and the explaining variance was 31.68%. Conclusion: It is concluded that elder subjects in senior centers had fairly good physical health and self-care ability. Also, they did not have significantly high levels of depression. Therefor, health promotion of elderly, it is recommended that elder individuals should be regarded as a respectful and useful segment of our society. Along with this basic concept, there should be a social milieu that does not snow prejudice. Moreover, health care professionals should give more attention to helping the elderly achieve a minimal level of ALD, and, particularly, to raise sexuality and help energize the lives of elder individuals.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.115-127
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to investigate the food habits and nutrient intake, among the elder according to their Sasang constitutions. The investigation group was composed of 79 elder men and 117 elder women in Sungjugun Kyungsangbukdo. Data were collected from 1 July, 2002 to 31 July, 2002. In conclusion, diet habits and nutritional intakes were poor in the elderly older than 65 years of age so that they need regular food intake habit and balanced nutrition to obtain enough nutrients to maintain healthy lives. And the following suggestions are made. Firstly, multi-directional studies are needed to improve nutritional intakes, prevent diseases, and improve quality of life in the elderly. Secondly, in-depth studies are needed with various and more people related with Sasang constitutions. Thirdly, we need to screen for risk factors of poor nutrition in each constitution for systemic maintenance of nutritional status and health management in the ever increasing elderly population. For this purpose, an objective investigative tool befitting the situation in Korea should be developed. Fourthly, comparative studies on diet habit and nutritional status are needed by investigating the relationship between Sasang constitutions and diseases. Fifthly, food menu should be proposed according to Sasang constitutions to be utilized as basic data of longevity study.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.551-561
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the perceptions regarding oral muscle strength training for elder people among dental professionals. Methods: The study participants were selected using non-probability sampling methods, as dentists and dental hygienists with more than 3 years of work experience at dental institutions. A total of 15 participants were selected, including 6 dentists, 4 clinical dental hygienists, and 5 public dental hygienists. Interviews were conducted in June and July 2022, and two focus group interviews were conducted for each group. The first round was face-to-face and the second round was conducted through an online video conference. Results: Through focus group interviews, five factors were obtained; lack of awareness, value of training, factors necessary for implementation, performance status, and obstructive factors. It was found that most study participants had a negative perception regarding the application of oral muscle strength training for elder people due to the lack of information and education on the subject. However, the benefit of oral muscle strength training was positively recognized; adequate educational material, appropriate compensation, adequate time, and availability of patients will be necessary for proper training. Conclusions: It is necessary to improve the perceptions regarding the importance of strengthening oral muscles for the elder people among dentists and dental hygienists. In addition, high-quality educational material that can be easily comprehended and practiced should be developed for effective training.

• 한국노년학
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.407-418
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• 2011

본 연구는 노인의 신체적, 정신적, 사회적 요소가 삶의 만족에 어떠한 영향을 주고 있는지 검증하고자 하였으며, 한국노동연구원에서 실시한 고령화 패널 조사(2006)자료를 사용하여 65세 이상 노년기에 해당하는 4,032의 대상자(남자 1,696명, 여자 2,336명)를 선별하여 분석에 이용하였다. 신체적 요소에는 주관적으로 지각하는 건강상태와 일상생활활동능력을 측정하였고, 정신적 요소에는 주관적으로 생각하는 정신적 어려움과 우울증(ces-d)여부를 측정하였으며, 사회적 요소는 사회적 참여 정도를 측정하였다. 분석은 차이검증과 회귀분석, 경로분석을 바탕으로 직접적인 효과와 영향력의 비교분석을 통해 모형검증에 주안점을 두었다. 연구결과, 주관적 신체건강상태와 일상생활활동능력이 좋을수록 삶의 만족은 높은 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 주관적인 정신적 어려움이 적을수록 삶의 만족은 높은 것으로 나타났고, 우울증이 없는 집단이 있는 집단보다 삶의 만족이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 사회적 요소에서는 종교모임, 친목모임, 여가모임, 자원봉사모임이 많을수록 삶의 만족은 높아지는 것으로 나타났지만, 동창회모임, 정당/시민단체, 기타모임에서는 삶의 만족에 미치는 영향력이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 마지막으로 일상생활활동능력과 주관적인 심리적 어려움 및 사회적 참여가 매개역할을 하고 있었다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.723-730
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• 2014

Objectives : This research was conducted to investigate geriatric care workers' oral care, and the oral care conditions of residents of elder care facilities in relation to workers' knowledge of oral care. Methods : A survey was conducted from November 2011 to February 2012 with geriatric-care workers in elder care facilities located in Busan and other areas of Gyeongsangnam-do. Results : With regard to their oral self-care practices, 52.5% of the geriatric workers "brushed their teeth from top to bottom" and 58.1% brushed their teeth 3 times a day. Further, 52.0% did not use any oral care products, while 36.5% used Mouthrinese. The workers who brushed their teeth in their own ways or from top to bottom had significantly higher oral care knowledge scores than those who brushed from left to right (p<.05). Concerning oral hygiene care for residents, 72.6% of the geriatric workers recommended that elders visit dentists for oral care, 96.6% helped elders oral wash their teeth every day, and 54.7% used oral care products for the elders. The workers who did not recommend visits to dental clinics scored slightly higher than those who did (p<.05). Additionally, those who did not help elders oral wash their teeth scored significantly higher than those who did (p<.05). Except for oral wash to recuperated old man and recommendation of visiting the dentist, relation between oral care and knowledge about oral health and oral hygiene care is plus mutual relation. Conclusions : To manage the accuracy and quality of oral care work performed by geriatric care workers in elder care facilities, enhancing standard training and education on oral care is necessary. Providing systematic, regular education on such knowledge and practices would also be essential.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.252-262
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• 1994

성인 남자 목부위의 연령별 형태 변화를 슬라이딩 게이지법에 의하여 측정하고자 하였으며,피험자는 20대 청년층 15명, 40대 중년층 11명, 60대 노년층 11명으로 하였다. 측정 부위는 후두융기점, 목뒷점, 목앞점, 어깨점을 지나는 목부위의 수평단면형태로 하였으며, 목부위의 측면형태, 각 수평단면의 둘레, 수평단면의 전후$\cdot$좌우길이에 대하여 연령별 특징을 파악하였다. 실험결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 목뒷점에서 수평으로 인체의 전방을 향하여 그으진 수평선에 대한 후두융기점의 위치로서 목의 측면 형태를 분석하였으며, 20대에서는 피험자 15명중 14명이 자세I과 자세II에 속하므로서 경부 자세가 바른 체형을 보여 주었으며, 40대에서는 피험자 11명중 자세II에 속하는 피험자가 3명이었으며 나머지 8명은 경부 자세가 앞으로 수그러진 체형인 자세III에 속하였다. 60대에서는 피험자 11명 모두가 자세III에 속하였다. 2. 후두융기점, 목뒷점, 목앞점, 어깨점을 지나는 각 수평 단면도의 특징에 대하여 보면,목뒷점 수평단면의 형태는 젊은층은 원형을, 중년층과 노년층으로 갈수록 타원형의 모양으로 변화하는것을 볼 수 있었다. 또한, 후두융기점의 위치가 앞으로 수그러지면서 후두융기점 을 지나는 수평단면도의 형태 역시 나이가 들수록 청년층에 비하여 뒷목 부위가 크게 되어지는 경향을 볼수 있었다. 목앞점을 지나는 수평단면은 나이가 들수록 청년층에 비하여 단면의 전후$\cdot$좌우길이가 커지는 경향을 볼 수있었으며 40대가 최대치를 나타내었다. 어깨점을 지나는 수평단면의 특징은 나이가 들수록 전후길이(두께)는 증가하고 좌우길이(너비)는 감소하는 경향을 보였다.