• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.136-147
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• 2019

Purpose: This study aimed to explore influencing factors on care burden among family caregivers for elders with dementia living at home. Methods: Participants in this study were 211 family caregivers who were taking care of elders registered at a support center for dementia located in S-gu, Seoul. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression in SPSS WIN 23.0. Results: The care burden of family caregivers was mild to moderate ($40.31{\pm}21.50$) in this study. The factors influencing care burden among family caregivers for elders with dementia were the age, behavioral problems, and dependency in instrumental activities of daily living of demented elderly, in addition to the perceived health status and resting hours of family caregivers. Overall, these factors explained 46.5% of the total variability in care burden in this sample (F=13.01, p<.001). Conclusion: Findings from this study suggest that the characteristics of demented elderly and family caregivers can influence care burden differently. Individually tailored strategies based on the various caregiving contexts need to be developed to reduce the level of care burden among family caregivers for elders with dementia.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.403-413
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• 2022

Evidence regarding the efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract on cognitive function has been contentious. This study evaluated the effective period of G. biloba intake to improve cognition in the elderly. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, Web of Science, and PsycArticles databases were searched for short-listing relevant studies. Twenty-five studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Cognitive efficacy was assessed based on the duration of intervention. G. biloba intake for 3-6 months statistically significantly affected cognitive function (SMD= -0.21; 95% CI -0.39, -0.03; p=0.02). However, the improvement in activities of daily living (ADLs) was not statistically significant. Thus, G. biloba intake for more than three months improves cognition in the elderly people with cognitive impairment and AD dementia without any safety risk. Intake for up to six months does not improve ADLs significantly in mild to moderate dementia patients.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권12호
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• pp.216-225
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• 2020

본 연구는 체계적 고찰을 통해 선정된 연구를 질적 분석하여 인지장애가 있는 노인에게 실시된 이중과제의 적용방법, 결과측정방법, 중재효과를 알아보고자 시행되었다. 본 연구는 2010년 1월부터 2019년 12월까지 등록된 연구를 검색하였다. 전자 데이터베이스 PubMed, ProQuest를 이용하였으며, 검색어는'dual task' OR 'multi modal' AND 'mild cognitive impairment' OR 'dementia' OR 'Alzheimer's disease' AND 'intervention' OR 'rehabilitation를 사용하였다. 최종 선정된 연구는 8편이었다. 이중과제는 단독중재로서 적용되기보다 다른 운동중재와 함께 구성된 복합중재의 부분으로 이용되고 있었다. 이중과제의 인지 및 운동과제는 각각 별개의 내용으로 서로 독립적인 과제가 대부분이었다. 평가는 MMSE, CERAD와 같은 전반적인 인지기능평가와 집행기능평가, 기억력평가 등이 포함되었고 이중과제의 직접적인 향상을 보기위하여 Dual task cost를 이용하기도 하였다. 본 연구는 이중과제의 연구 및 임상적 적용을 위한 기초적인 자료로서 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a disorder that usually occurs in the elderly, leading to dementia in some progressive cases. The purpose of this study is to examine the utility of central auditory processing tests as early diagnostic tools for identifying the elderly with MCI. Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted on 20 elderly patients with MCI and 20 healthy matched peers. The speech perception ability in a quiet environment and in the presence of background noise and also temporal resolution were assessed by using Speech Perception in Noise (SPIN) and Gap in Noise (GIN) tests, respectively. Results: The results indicated that the ability to understand speech in a quiet environment did not differ significantly between the two groups. However, SPIN at the three signal-to-noise ratios and the temporal resolution scores were significantly different between the two groups (p<0.001). Conclusions: Individuals with MCI appear to have poorer speech comprehension in noise and a lower temporal resolution than those of the same age, but without cognitive defects. Considering the utility of these tests in identifying cognitive problems, we propose that since the GIN test seems to be less influenced by intervening factors, this test can therefore, be a useful tool for the early screening of elderly people with cognitive problems.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2019

Background and Objectives: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a disorder that usually occurs in the elderly, leading to dementia in some progressive cases. The purpose of this study is to examine the utility of central auditory processing tests as early diagnostic tools for identifying the elderly with MCI. Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted on 20 elderly patients with MCI and 20 healthy matched peers. The speech perception ability in a quiet environment and in the presence of background noise and also temporal resolution were assessed by using Speech Perception in Noise (SPIN) and Gap in Noise (GIN) tests, respectively. Results: The results indicated that the ability to understand speech in a quiet environment did not differ significantly between the two groups. However, SPIN at the three signal-to-noise ratios and the temporal resolution scores were significantly different between the two groups (p<0.001). Conclusions: Individuals with MCI appear to have poorer speech comprehension in noise and a lower temporal resolution than those of the same age, but without cognitive defects. Considering the utility of these tests in identifying cognitive problems, we propose that since the GIN test seems to be less influenced by intervening factors, this test can therefore, be a useful tool for the early screening of elderly people with cognitive problems.

• 고령자･치매작업치료학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2018

목적 본 연구의 목적은 집단작업치료 프로그램이 경도인지장애(MCI)를 가진 노인의 우울증과 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법 경도인지장애 노인은 간이정신상태검사(Mini Mental State Examination-Dementia Screening, MMSEDS)를 기준으로 선정하였다. 대상자들의 집단작업치료 프로그램은 다양한 인지 영역으로 구성되어 6주 동안 12회 수행되었다. 노인우울증 척도 (SGDS-K)와 삶의 질 (QOL)을 사용하여 중재 전 후의 대상자의 우울증과 삶의 질을 평가하였다. 연구결과 경도인지장애(MCI) 노인은 집단 작업치료 중재 프로그램 후 노인우울증 척도 (SGDS-K)와 삶의 질(QOL)에서 통계학적으로 유의하게 향상되었다(p<0.05). 특히 삶의 질 평가 (QOL)중 일부 항목은 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었지만, SGDS-K와 QOL의 결과는 상관관계를 보이지 않았다(p>0.05). 결론 경도인지장애(MCI)를 가진 노인의 경우, 집단작업치료 프로그램을 6주 동안 시행했을 때 삶의 질(QOL)과 우울 증상은 중재 전 후비교에서 통계적으로 유의한 변화를 보였다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the effects of an exercise program on activities of daily living (ADL), balance and cognition in elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Methods: Thirty-two patients with mild to moderate cognitive impairment were assigned to one of two groups: an exercise group (n=16) and a control group (n=16). The exercise group carried on regular exercise for 60 minutes a day, 4-5 times per week for 8 weeks. The exercise group participated in an exercise program (treadmill training and physical training). ADL, balance and cognitive function were evaluated before and at the end of the program using the Korean modified Bathel Index (K-MBI), the Functional independence measure (FIM), the Berg balance scale (BBS), the Balance performance monitor (BPM), and the Mini mental state examination (MMSE) in both groups. Results: There were significant exercise-induced improvements in ADL and Balance from pre to post tests; but not in MMSE. Conclusion: Exercise programs can improve ADL and balance in elderly with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.197-210
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• 1997

This study was conducted to test the effect of cognitive stimulation training on elderly persons with dementia. The design of the research was one group in pre-test-post-test design. The subjects were nine demented persons over sixty years, with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Training was administered by research assistants on a one to one basis for thirty to forty minutes, three times a week for eight weeks. In order to evaluate the effect of cognitive stimulation training, we measured cognitive function before and after three training sessions each. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired t-test analysis using a spss pc package, The results are as follows: 1) The recipients of the training program showed improvement in overall cognitive functioning. The MMSK - K score, recall levels of concepts, daily tasks, personal past history and performance of word fluency were significantly increased after training. 2) There was a significant improvement in cognitive functioning over the training period: recall levels of concepts, daily tasks, past personal history and performance of word fluency significantly increased over the training period progessively, The results suggest that cognitive stimulation training is effective in improving and maintaining overall cognitive function of elderly persons with dementia.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.758-764
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• 2018

본 연구는 작업 중심 회상치료가 경도 치매 노인 환자의 인지기능과 우울 그리고 그들의 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 실시되었다. 경도 치매 노인 환자 31명을 대상으로, 총 8주 동안 주 1회, 각 회기 당 40분의 작업 중심 회상치료를 실시하였다. 평가도구는 대상자의 인지기능 평가를 위해서 한국형 몬트리올 인지평가(Montreal Cognitive Assessment Korean Version:MoCA-K), 우울정도 측정을 위해 단축형 한국판 노인우울척도검사(Short Form of Geriatric Depression Scale-Korean Version:SGDS-K), 그리고 대상자들의 삶의 질 측정을 위해 치매노인 대상 삶의 질 척도(Geriatric Quality of Life-Dementia:GQOL-D)를 사용하였다. 연구결과 작업 중심 회상치료 실시 전에 비하여 경도 치매 노인 환자의 MoCA-K 점수는 중재 전 $14.62{\pm}5.07$에서 중재 후 $16.88{\pm}4.55$로, SGDS-K 점수는 중재 전 $7.28{\pm}4.28$에서 중재 후 $6.10{\pm}4.09$로, 마지막으로 GQOL-D 점수는 중재 전 $26.05{\pm}5.45$에서 중재 후 $28.55{\pm}5.74$로 변화하여 측정된 모든 항목에서 통계적으로 유의미한 긍정적 변화를 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과를 토대로 작업 중심 회상훈련이 경도 치매 노인 환자들의 인지기능, 우울 그리고 삶의 질에 긍정적 영향을 미칠 수 있다는 가능성을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제24권12호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2019

출산율 저하와 평균수명 연장 등으로 빠르게 고령화 사회가 되고 있는 우리나라는, 노인 질환 또한 큰 문제가 되고 있다. 그 중 관리가 어렵고 많은 사회적 비용을 필요로 하는 치매 환자의 수가 빠르게 증가하고 있으나, 인식 부족, 전문 인력의 부족 등으로 인해 치매의 국가적 관리와 사회적 부담이 큰 이슈가 되고 있다. 이에, 치매의 전단계인 경도인지장애를 효율적으로 선별하는 기기를 개발하였다. 기기 개발을 위해 최신 IoT 기술을 활용하였고, 최적화된 K-HDS를 도입하였으며, 편리한 사용방식과 친화적인 디자인을 적용하였다. 그 결과, 거부감 없고 손쉬운 동작으로 빠르고 편리하게 경도인지장애 등의 증상을 선별할 수 있었다. 이 기기를 활용하면, 경도인지장애 또는 치매의 초기 단계로 의심되는 증상을 효율적으로 선별하여 조기에 치매를 예방하고, 보다 건강한 사회를 만들 수 있을 것이다.