• 대한간호학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2008

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine cognitive functions, depression, and life satisfaction among the elderly receiving visiting nursing services. Methods: The subjects of this study consisted of 221 elderly individuals who were receiving visiting nursing services from a public health center located in Gyeonggi-do. The Mini-mental State Examination Korea version (MMSE-K), Geriatric Depression Scale-short form-Korea version (GDS-K), and Life Satisfaction Scale were utilized to determine cognitive functions, depression, and life satisfaction, Collected data was analyzed by the SPSS PC Win 12,0 program. Results: The prevalence of cognitive impairment (MMSE-K$\leq$24) was 86.4%, and the proportion of severe depression (GDS-K$\leq$10) was 22,6%, Older age, lower education, and low income were associated with cognitive impairment, and low education, no religion, and low income were associated with depression. Cognitive function negatively correlated with depression. Life satisfaction level was fairly low and was not associated with any variables. Conclusion: The high prevalence of cognitive impairment and low life satisfaction status were determined among low-income elderly who were registered at a visiting health care center. Thus, in the future at visiting health care services, efficient and various programs for the elderly should be tried, to improve cognitive functions and reduce depression. Additionally, consistent evaluation studies for those programs will be required.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.279-283
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• 2019

Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture, a treatment that injects Hominis placenta extract into acupoints, has been suggested in the literature and researches that it could be used for cognitive decline. We experienced a case of mild neurocognitive disorder treated with Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture. Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture could be a possible treatment modality producing substantial clinical result in cognitive function which is assessed with Mini-Mental State Examination-Dementia Screening (MMSE-DS), Korean Version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-K), and Korean-Dementia Rating Scale (K-DRS). A 84-year-old man with mild neurocognitive disorder received Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture on GV20, CV12, and bilateral ST36 for a month. The results of neuropsychological examination showed increase in scores after treatment of Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture. Before treatment, they were 15 points for MoCA-K, and 120 points for K-DRS (7.6%), but after treatment, they elevated by 21 points for MoCA-K and 137 points for K-DRS (100%). MMSE-DS score was 28 points, unchanged before and after treatment. It did not cause any side-effect. Hominis placenta pharmacopuncture could be a safe option for treating mild neurocognitive disorder.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2019

PURPOSE: This study compared the scores of the Mini-Mental State Examination-Korean version (MMSE-K) and Korean version Montreal Cognitive Assessment (K-MOCA), which assess cognitive function, the Fugl- Meyer Upper-Extremity Assessment (FMA), which assess the upper extremity function; and Modified Barthel Index (MBI), which that assesses activities of daily living among patients receiving inpatient treatment following a diagnosis of stroke to determine the correlations among MMSE-K, K-MOCA, FMA, and MBI. METHODS: The study assessed the cognitive function using the MMSE-K and K-MOCA, upper extremity function using FMA, and activities of daily living using MBI. The data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. RESULTS: An analysis of the differences in the MMSE-K, K-MOCA, MBI, and FMA scores according to the affected side, revealed differences in the, K-MOCA scores according to the affected side, where patients with right hemiplegia showed better cognitive function (p <.05). Correlation analysis among MMSE-K, K-MOCA, FMA, and MBI Showed significant correlations (p <.05). The results indicate that those with higher cognitive and upper extremity functions had higher performance of activities of daily living. CONCLUSION: The cognitive and upper extremity functions were correlated with the activities of daily living in stroke patients. Accordingly, applying physical therapy with a focus on improving the cognitive function and training activities of daily living could assist in the functional recovery of stroke patients significantly.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.473-485
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• 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the effectiveness of the combination of Korean medicine therapy on elderly patients with delirium due to overdose of sedative-hypnotics. Methods: The patient was diagnosed with delirium, which occurred after an overdose of sedative-hypnotics. The patient received Korean Medicine treatment, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and psychotherapy, and other treatments. The evaluation variables to check the effectiveness of the interventions were the Korean Version of the Delirium Rating Scale-Revised-98 (K-DRS-R-98) Mini-Mental State Examination-Korean (MMSE-K) Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) and Manual Muscle Test (MMT). Results: During the hospitalization period, the K-DRS-R-98 score decreased from 31 to 4, MMSE-K score increased from 18 to 26. CDR score decreased from 2 to 0. MMT in the Right lower extremity was improved. Normal daily activities were possible. Conclusions: Combining Korean Medicine treatments, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, psychotherapy, and other treatments, may help alleviate delirium.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.184-190
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• 2016

연구목적 본 연구는 알츠하이머병(Alzheimer's disease, AD), 경도인지장애(Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI), 정상군에서 체질량지수(Body Mass Index, BMI)의 차이를 분석하여 낮은 BMI 수치와 인지기능 저하와의 연관을 확인하고자 하였다. 또한, 한국판 간이정신상태검사(Mini Mental State Examination-Korean version, MMSEK), 치매임상평가척도(Clinical Dementia Rating, CDR), 전반적 퇴화척도(Global Deterioration Scale, GDS)과 BMI 사이에 연관성이 있는지도 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 총 257명의 연구대상자들이 이 연구에 포함되었고, AD 및 MCI 진단을 위해 병력 청취, 정신상태검사, 신경인지기능검사, 신체 검사가 시행되었다. 대상자의 성별 및 연령과 신체 질환도 함께 조사하였다. 전반적인 인지기능과 질병의 심각도 단계 평가는 MMSE-K, GDS, CDR으로 측정하였다. 결 과 MMSE-K 점수는 정상군>MCI>AD 순이었으며 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p=0.000). CDR과 GDS점수는 정상군이 가장 높았고, AD군이 가장 낮았으며 역시 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다 BMI와 MMSE 점수 사이에는 유의한 양의 상관관계가 있었다(r=0.238, p=0.000). BMI와 CDR과는 음의 상관관계를 나타내었으며(r=-0.174, p=0.008), BMI와 GDS 역시, 음의 상관관계를 보였다(r=-0.233, p=0.000). 결 론 BMI와 인지기능과의 연관성이 있으므로, 치매나 경도인지장애 환자를 대상으로 BMI를 측정하는 것은 임상적 표지자로서 의미가 있을 것으로 예상된다. 본 연구는 AD의 진단 및 예방, 그리고 치료적 접근에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대하며, 향후 이에 대한 대규모의 장기 추적 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.65-71
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• 1999

농촌노인들의 인지기능장애 정도와 일상생활 활동도 사이의 상관성을 성별과 연령에 따라 비교하여 추후 공공보건기 관에서 치매환자를 관리하기 위한 계획 수립과 우선순위 선정 등에 도움을 주기 위하여 1998년 2월부터 4월까지 경상북도 경주시 소재 l개 보건진료소 관할지역 내의 65세 이상 전체 노인 265명 중 부재중이거나 비협조적인 55명을 제외한 210 명을 대상으로 조사를 실시하였다. 성, 연령, 배우자 유무, 동거가족 수, 교육정도, 종교, 의료보장 형태 등을 설문조사하였고, MMSE-K와 K-MMSE로 인지 기능장애를 검사하였으며, 치매노인의 일상생활 활동도 측정도구인 Bristol ADL 평가척도로 일상생활 활동도를 조사했다. 수집된 자료를 성별과 연령에 따라 t-test, ANOVA 및 $\chi^2-test$를 사용하여 비교하였으며, 인지기능장애정도와 일상생활 활동도와의 상관관계 분석을 실시하였다. 인지기능검사 점수의 평균값은 두가지 검사 모두에서 성별에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었고, MMSE-K점수에 의한 확정적 치매는 전체 노인에서 12.9%였고 남자 7.0%, 여자 16.9%로 여자에서 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 인지기능검사 점수의 평균값은 두가지 검사 모두에서 연령에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었고, MMSE-K점수에 의한 확정적 치매가 남자에서는 연령에 따른 차이가 없었으나, 여자에서는 연령이 증가함에 따라 유의하게 증가했다(p<0.05). 일상생활 활동도의 평균값은 총점에서 성별에 따른 차이는 없었고, 연령에 따라서는 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 인지기능검사 점수와 일상생활 활동도와의 상관관계에서는 MMSE-K와 K-MMSE의 두가지 성적 모두는 일상생활 활동도와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<0.01). 여자가 남자보다 더 높은 상관관계를 보였으며 연령에 따라서는 65-69세, 70-79세, 80세 이상의 세 연령군 모두에서 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<0.01). 인지기능검사 점수와 일상생활 활동도 항목들과의 상관관계에서는 수단적 일상 생활 활동도, 자기관리, 인지능력이 유의한 상관관계가 있었다(p<0.01). 이상의 결과를 요약하면 인지기능검사 점수와 일상생활 활동도 사이에는 상관 관계가 있으며 추후 지역사회 공공의료 조직에서 치매노인을 관리할 때 그 대상자의 선정에서 인지기능장애 정도와 더 불어 일상생활 활동도의 정도를 감안하여 우선순위를 두고, 관리시에도 인지기능장애 정도와 성별, 연령, 교육수준에 맞는 일상생활 활동도를 고려하여야 할 것이다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.144-151
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• 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study is to report the effects of Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang on elderly delirium. Methods: A patient suffering from delirium was treated with Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang herbal therapy for 35 days. To evaluate the therapeutic effects, the Korean version of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE-K) and the Korean Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (nu-DESC) were used twice a week. Results: After treatment, the patient's MMSE-K score increased from 0 to 12, and the nu-DESC results decreased 4 to 0. Conclusion: These scores suggest that therapy with Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang has a positive effect on elderly delirium.

• 대한치매학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.158-168
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• 2023

Background and Purpose: Facial emotion recognition deficits impact the daily life, particularly of Alzheimer's disease patients. We aimed to assess these deficits in the following three groups: subjective cognitive decline (SCD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and mild Alzheimer's dementia (AD). Additionally, we explored the associations between facial emotion recognition and cognitive performance. Methods: We used the Korean version of the Florida Facial Affect Battery (K-FAB) in 72 SCD, 76 MCI, and 76 mild AD subjects. The comparison was conducted using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), with adjustments being made for age and sex. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was utilized to gauge the overall cognitive status, while the Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery (SNSB) was employed to evaluate the performance in the following five cognitive domains: attention, language, visuospatial abilities, memory, and frontal executive functions. Results: The ANCOVA results showed significant differences in K-FAB subtests 3, 4, and 5 (p=0.001, p=0.003, and p=0.004, respectively), especially for anger and fearful emotions. Recognition of 'anger' in the FAB subtest 5 declined from SCD to MCI to mild AD. Correlations were observed with age and education, and after controlling for these factors, MMSE and frontal executive function were associated with FAB tests, particularly in the FAB subtest 5 (r=0.507, p<0.001 and r=-0.288, p=0.026, respectively). Conclusions: Emotion recognition deficits worsened from SCD to MCI to mild AD, especially for negative emotions. Complex tasks, such as matching, selection, and naming, showed greater deficits, with a connection to cognitive impairment, especially frontal executive dysfunction.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.502-508
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• 2022

Objective: Contralateral seventh cervical nerve transfer (contralateral C7 transfer) is a newly attempted method to restore upper extremity motor function in the patients with spastic arm paralysis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of contralateral C7 transfer on upper extremity motor function in the patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke. Design: A retrospective cohort study. Methods: Thirty-four patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke was investigated. All patients registered between January 2020 and February 2021. The subjects were assessed on upper extremity motor function, cognition, and spasticity before and after contralateral C7 transfer. The upper extremity motor function was measured using the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity scale and box & block test. The cognition and spasticity were assessed by Korean version mini mental state examination (K-MMSE) and modified Ashworth scale from baseline to 8 weeks after the surgery. Results: The Fugl-Meyer upper extremity scale and modified Ashworth scale were significantly improved after contralateral C7 transfer (p<0.05). However, box & block test and K-MMSE were no significant changes after the surgery (p>0.05). Conclusions: This study suggested that the contralateral C7 transfer was a feasible and practical approach to improve upper extremity motor function in the patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke, but further study is required to identify the long-term effects after the contralateral C7 transfer.

• 한국체육학회지인문사회과학편
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.405-419
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• 2018

이 연구는 치매행동 관련 홀니스 프로그램 적용 및 완충효과 검증 단계로 서울시에 위치한 M1과 M2 노인복지관에 개설되어 있는 주간보호시설 참여 노인 총 40명을 대상자로 선정하였다. 선정된 대상자들의 사전조사를 실시한 후 무작위로 M1노인복지관 노인 20명을 실험군으로, M2노인복지관 노인 20명을 통제군으로 배치하였다. 치매행동 관련 홀니스 프로그램 활동은 2016년 3월 14일부터 2016년 5월 30일까지 12주간, 주 2회, 60분간 수행하였다. 측정도구는 MMSE-K와 K-MBI, GDS-K를 사용하였다. 치매행동 관련 홀니스 프로그램에 참여하는 동안 치매행동 참여 전과 참여 후 총 2회를 측정하였으며 SPSS-PC(version 21.0) 통계프로그램을 이용하여 첫째, 실험군과 통제군의 동질성여부를 파악하기 위하여 독립표본 t-검증, 둘째, MMSE-K와 K-MBI, GDS-K에 대한 효과를 알아보기 위하여 사전검사와 사후검사 간 대응표본 t-검증, 셋째, 사전·사후 간 변화량을 확인하기 위하여 ANOVA를 실시하였다. 연구결과 노인의 치매행동 관련 홀니스 프로그램은 인지능력의 변화(MMSE-K), 신체능력의 변화(K-MBI), 우울수준의 변화(GDS-K)에 모두 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다.