• 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.

• 한국노년학
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.803-814
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• 2010

2008년 7월 노인장기요양보험제도 도입으로 공적 급여가 시작된 장기요양서비스 중 복지용구는 노인의 자립생활 지원 및 가족의 수발부담 경감 효과가 기대되는 중요한 서비스이다. 새로운 제도 도입 후 일 년이 경과한 현 시점에서 소비자에게 직접 복지용구를 제공하고 있는 복지용구사업소의 운영 현황을 파악하고자 전국 복지용구사업소를 대상으로 우편설문조사를 실시하였다. 194개소의 조사 자료를 분석한 결과, 대부분의 복지용구사업소는 관리, 인력, 시설, 서비스 등의 측면에서 보완해야할 여러 가지 문제들이 발견되었다. 복지용구사업소의 월매출액은 평균 797만원에 불과하여 경영상 어려움을 가질 것으로 판단되었다. 또한 배상책임보험은 절반 정도만이 가입되어 있어 사고 시 대비할 수 있는 체계가 갖추어지지 않은 경우가 많았으며, 정규직 인력 평균 2.6명 중 사회복지사 및 물리치료사는 약 20%에 불가하며 전문적 교육을 이수한 경험은 거의 없었다. 뿐만 아니라 세정소독시설을 갖춘 사업소 중 오염청결구역을 구분하는 비율은 44.8%에 불과하여 실제 세정·소독의 의미가 없는 경우가 많았다. 이에 양질의 복지용구서비스가 이루어지기 위해서는 배상책임보험 가입을 통한 불의의 사고에 대비, 복지용구 관련 인력에 대한 교육, 대여 복지용구의 세정소독 관리 강화 등이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 디자인학연구
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2006

21세기 우리사회는 출산율 저하로 인한 인구감소와 노인의 고령화에 의해 노인 인구층이 급격하게 증가하고 있다. 그런 시대적인 요구에 따라 1997년 노인복지법이 전면 개정되면서 노인복지시설은 각 지역의 규모 및 수용인원의 차이와 사회 및 경제적인 특성에 따라 다르게 나타나고 있다. 이런 문제들의 대두로 인하여 노인들의 여가를 위한 복지시설의 필요에 따라 정부는 노인들을 위한 서비스 및 시설 확충에 대한 다양한 계획안을 마련하여 실행하고 있다. 그러나 이러한 정부의 시행은 질적인 측면보다는 양적 증가에만 치중하고 있어 수요자인 노인들을 고려한 수준 높은 노인복지시설은 아직도 부족한 실정이다. 이에 비하여 일본의 노인복지센터는 1960년대부터 건립하기 시작하여 1970년대부터 급격하게 증가하였으며, 1995년에 2,214개소가 운영되고 있어 양적, 질적으로 높은 수준을 유지하고 있다. 그러므로 본 연구는 일본의 지역 노인복지시설 서비스의 중심적 역할을 하는 노인복지센터의 시설기준과 면적구성, 층별 공간구성의 사례분석을 통하여 국내 노인복지시설의 공간구성 계획의 기준에 필요한 기초 자료를 제시하고자 한다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.470-475
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• 2016

본 연구는 베이비부머들의 문화환경을 만들어 성공적인 노후를 맞을수 있도록 하며, 베이비부머세대에 적합한 문화도시형성을 위한 기초자료를 제시하는데 목적이 있다. 본 연구는 대전, 충남지역에 거주하는 베이버부머(1955년~1963년)세대를 대상으로 직접면접을 실시하여 최종적으로 229부를 분석하였다. 본 연구에서는 통계프로그램을 이용하여 빈도, 백분율을 산출하였다. 주요 변인인 문화활동태도, 문화활동 필요성 및 경험을 파악하기 위해 빈도, 백분율을 산출하였고, 각 변인의 상호관련성을 알아보기 위해 교차분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 조사대상자인 베이비부머세대들은 문화활동이 필요하다라는 부분에서는 깊은 공감을 표하였지만, 실제 참여경험은 전무했으며, 이는 문화활동태도에까지 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 베이비부머세대를 위한 문화환경 및 시설을 확대하여 베이비부머세대들이 쉽게 어울릴 수 있는 곳, 대화를 나누고 취미나 오락 활동을 할 수 있는 문화활동의 장을 만들 필요가 있겠다. 둘째, 베이비부머를 위한 문화공간은 지리적 접근성이 특히 중요하기 때문에 지리적 접근을 고려한 문화환경조성이 필요하다고 하겠다. 아물러 친목도모, 여가활동, 취미생활, 휴식 등의 복합적인 장으로 활용가능한 장소가 필요하다. 마지막으로, 베이비부머세대들을 위한 문화자원 문화공간 조성 공간의 복합화 공간의 브랜드화로 베이비부머세대들의 문화욕구에 부합할 수 있는 문화 환경 조성이 필요하다고 하겠다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.91-102
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• 2014

Purpose - Today, the importance of the service industry has increased. Social welfare businesses that follow the non-profit principle have neglected the distribution of the service. However, an intangible service, when produced and consumed, has a similar service delivery system to common service distribution and social welfare. Therefore, the author has assumed the efficiency of the service delivery system of social welfare to be equivalent to the service distribution industry. Hence, various kinds of social welfare services for the prevention of elderly suicide, from the perspective of distribution, are discussed. Studies on generational relations have thus far investigated depression from parent-children conflict, and satisfaction with their lives. Studies on the relationship between family solidarity and elderly suicide by analyzing existing social problems are rare. This study investigated the effects of family solidarity between old parents and adult children upon elderly suicide by analyzing serious psychological and social problems. This study revealed basic measures for elderly suicide prevention through services that could elevate family solidarity from the perspective of social welfare service distribution. Research design, data, and methodology - The subjects were 468 elderly, 65 years or older, at 18 senior welfare centers and halls for the elderly at Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Questionnaire surveys, excluding invalid answers, were analyzed. Convenience sampling was used from February 5, 2014 to March 5, 2014. The findings were: First, women and those having spouses with advanced educational backgrounds and social activities had primary solidarity such as contact solidarity, affectionate solidarity, functional solidarity (giving help), and functional solidarity (receiving help). In addition, those who had good health, from a subjective point of view, had more solidarity. Second, the elderly who were men and single, and who had poorer educational backgrounds thought of suicide, lacked social activities, and had poor health, from a subjective point of view. Third, family solidarity between old parents and adult children had significantly negative influence on the suicidal ideation of the elderly. Results - The study revealed the following implications. First, the preparation for old age should consider not only economic welfare but also the psychological welfare due to the relationship with children. Second, the phenomenon of elderly suicide because of a lack of family solidarity could increase national loss and have great influence upon welfare in old age. Therefore, planning of welfare services for the elderly should consider the value of relationships with children to improve the psychological welfare of the elderly. Third, the social expenses of government-oriented support for parents should be discussed from the people's point of view. Conclusions - The subjects of the study comprised the elderly at Seoul and Gyenggi-do; therefore, it would be difficult to extrapolate the findings to all the elderly in the nation. The subject visited senior welfare centers as well as halls for the elderly; therefore, it would be difficult to assume that the trends were representative of the elderly in the nation.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2020

본 연구는 지역사회 노인의 일반적 특성에 따른 노화불안과 자기효능감의 차이를 알아보고 노화불안과 자기효능감 간의 상관관계를 알아보고자 실시하였다. 2019년 4월부터 2019년 8월까지 광주·전남지역 노인건강센터, 노인복지관, 보건소, 경로당을 중심으로 284명의 응답 자료를 최종 분석에 사용하였으며, 노화불안 척도와 자기효능감 척도를 사용하여 설문 조사를 실시하였다. 연구결과 노화불안은 연령, 경제적 수준, 건강상태, 현재걱정에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났으며, 자기효능감은 연령, 학력, 종교, 경제적 수준, 건강상태에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 노화불안이 높을수록 자기효능감은 낮게 나타났다. 건강을 오래 지켜나가고 안전할 생활을 유지할 수 있는 성공적인 노화를 위한 구체적인 전략 방안 수립에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.341-354
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• 2020

Purpose: This is a descriptive survey research study that identifies the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational and community factors affecting the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in community-dwelling seniors. Methods: The study used data from a 2017 national survey of senior citizens, and includes 10,299 subjects aged 65 years or more. Complex sampling was performed to increase accuracy of the population, and hierarchical logistic regression was performed to identify the factors affecting IADL in seniors. Results: Amongst the organizational and community factors, we determined that the number of health centers, welfare facilities for senior citizens, hospital beds, and community sport facilities affected IADL in seniors, even after adjusting for intrapersonal and interpersonal factors. Conclusion: Helping seniors to maintain IADL independence for a longer duration is essential for their physical and social independence. Therefore, when establishing and developing policies for health promotion programs, efforts should be undertaken to actively reflect the level of IADL functions, and to create an accessible health and medical welfare environment by considering characteristics of senior citizens for operating programs.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.71-79
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to derive basic data for desirable location and functions of the integrated care center. Methods: Survey, Questionaire and statistical analysis are the main research method of this study. In order to collect data related to utilization pattern and favorite functions of the senior people, researchers have visited 4 social welfare facilities located in Southern Gyeonggi Province. 403 questionaires have been gathered from 4 facilities and they have been analyzed by using Excel Program of MS. Results: First, compared to other services, healthcare services have been preferred by many older people in Social welfare Facilities. This means that integrated care centers providing healthcare services for older people rather than services for children or disabilities is desirable. Second, Integrated Care Centers had better be established within the walk distance of elderly people. If it is not easy, the introduction of shuttle bus for older people is desirable. Especially, in case of large Care Center. Implications: This study shows that small facility with community care rather than big facility is desirable for small community in the point of friendliness, convenience, economy, etc.. However it is necessary to combine welfare service and healthcare service even in small centers.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2020

Background: Happiness is one of the most important indicators of health, wellbeing, and quality of life among older adults. The objective of the study was to investigate factors associated with happiness among senior citizens residing in rural areas using the 2017 National Survey of Older Koreans. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 3,149 senior citizens living in rural areas using secondary data from the 2017 National Survey of Older Koreans. Happiness was measured by a single question and responses were recorded dichotomously. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed at a 5% level of significance. Results: In all, 64.5% of the participants considered themselves as happy most of the time in the last 1 week. In the study, socio-demographic factors did not predict happiness except age. Satisfaction with a health status, financial situation, relationship with children, cultural satisfaction, and satisfaction with friends and society were positively associated with happiness among senior citizens residing in rural areas of Korea. Odds of reporting happiness were higher among those who traveled in the last 1 year, visited elderly welfare centers, and were involved in voluntary work than among those who did not. Conclusion: Happiness among senior citizen was significantly associated with life satisfaction with regard to health, finance, relationship with family, friends and society, and social activity participation.

• 한국농촌건축학회논문집
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2021

Changes in the population structure caused by a decrease in the birthrate and an extension of life expectancy cause problems in utilization inefficiencies of closed schools and shortage welfare facilities for the aged. The closed schools have location characteristics that are close to the existing residence and facilities such as land and school buildings, so it is expected that the schools will be used as welfare facilities for the aged in the community. The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the facility characteristics of closed schools in northern Gyeonggi-Do and present the types of aged welfare facilities that can be built, providing basic data for developing customized aged welfare facilities. The results of this study are summarized as follows: 1) The proportion of aged people in northern Gyeonggi-Do is higher than in southern Gyeonggi-Do, but welfare facilities for the aged are insufficient, so it is necessary to expand welfare facilities for the aged in northern Gyeonggi-Do. 2) Urban areas such as Paju and Goyang City have a lot of residential proximity, Dongducheon and Yangju have a lot of residential proximity, while schools located in urban and rural areas such as Yeoncheon have a lot of residential proximity. 3) Closed schools in urban areas such as Goyang City and Paju City are desirable to use them as residential facilities for senior citizens, day and night protection and short-term protection facilities, while closed schools in Namyangju City, Pocheon City, and Gapyeong County are desirable to use them as senior citizen centers and medical welfare facilities.