• 한국보건교육건강증진학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국보건교육건강증진학회 1998년도 International Seminar
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• pp.11-12
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• 1998

The health status of a population is usually measured by mortality such as crude dealth rate, cause-specific mortality rate, infant mortality rate and life expectancy. However, these indices based upon mortality (i.e., quantity of life) are increasingly unsatisfactory to assess health status, especially in an aging society. In this presentation, I will discuss the followings as regards quality of life (QOL) in health science.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.692-700
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• 2017

The number of elderly citizens has risen in Korea and resulted in an aging society. Correspondingly, the social interest in the aging population has escalated immensely; however, research or product development on the quality of life for seniors has shortcomings. Healthcare smart clothing is required to help the elderly with changes and weaknesses that follow aging; however, there is unfortunately insufficient amounts available. This study explores the feasibilities of smart clothing for seniors based on a universal design. Based on previous research, we analyzed the universal design theory, body shape characteristics and design requirements for seniors, and heart rate measurement method. The design is different according to body shape and body shape is different between sex, age, and body race; therefore, subjects were limited to 70-74 year old Korean males in this study. This study proposes a guideline for heart rate sensing clothing that satisfies the 'universal design' aspects as well as the functionality of heart sensing, senior's physical characteristics and needs. It has broadened the range of smart clothing, which was once limited to the younger generation and provided a foundation for the development of specialized smart clothing for seniors.

• Integrative Medicine Research
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2016

Recent studies have focused on evidence-based interventions to prevent mobility decline and enhance physical performance in older adults. Several modalities, in addition to traditional strengthening programs, have been designed to manage age-related functional decline more effectively. In this study, we reviewed the current relevant literatures to assess the therapeutic potential of eccentric exercises for age-related muscle atrophy (sarcopenia). Age-related changes in human skeletal muscle, and their relationship with physical performance, are discussed with reference to in vitro physiologic and human biomechanics studies. An overview of issues relevant to sarcopenia is provided in the context of the recent consensus on the diagnosis and management of the condition. A decline in mobility among the aging population is closely linked with changes in the muscle force-velocity relationship. Interventions based specifically on increasing velocity and eccentric strength can improve function more effectively compared with traditional strengthening programs. Eccentric strengthening programs are introduced as a specific method for improving both muscle force and velocity. To be more effective, exercise interventions for older adults should focus on enhancing the muscle force-velocity relationship. Exercises that can be performed easily, and that utilize eccentric strength (which is relatively spared during the aging process), are needed to improve both muscle force and velocity.

• 한국게임학회 논문지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2008

최근 생활여건이 개선되고 의학수준이 향상되면서 우리나라의 국민의 평균수명은 연장되고 노인인구가 급속히 증가하고 있다. 고령화 시대에 직면하면서 사회가 필연적으로 경험하게 되는 또 하나의 변화는 노인의 심리적. 사회적 변화라고 할 수 있다.[1] 노인의 심리적 변화는 노인의 생활과 관련이 있으며, 이는 노인의 성공적 노화와 활동적 노화에 중요한 영향을 미치게 된다. 노인들의 건강을 위해서는 자신의 생활을 제어하는 건강조절능력과 자신의 자립적 사고의식이 쇠퇴되지 않도록 하기위한 적극적 사회활동 참여가 가능한 활동 레크레이션(Recreation)이 필요하다. 또한 우리문화유산을 통한 놀이문화사업은 보존 복원 대상으로만 여겼던 우리 고유문화를 현대적으로 재창조하려는 것이며, 우수한 콘텐츠를 보유하고도 시장의 열악한 여건으로 발전이 어려운 문제를 개선함은 물론, 대중문화에서 비롯된 한류를 한국문화 전반으로 확대, 발전시키기 위함이다. 본 연구는 이러한 필요성에서 출발하여 과거 우리나라의 문화유산 속에서 타문화와 차별화되는 고유한 특성을 지닌 멀티미디어적 요소들을 선별하여 이를 놀이 체험문화로 해석, 재구성하여 문화콘텐츠의 개발에 적극 활용될 수 있도록 하는 것을 연구의 내용과 목적으로 삼는다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.106-120
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• 1999

Japan has been prepared for aging society from 1970. In 1970, the percentage of distribution of population of 65 years old and over was 7.1%. It is similar to present percentile of the elderly in Korea. Therefore, it will be needed to study about home care and home visiting nursing in Japan at present. This study was aimed to prepare the fundamental documents for home care nursing in Korea and to know the background of new health care system of Long-term Care Insurance in Japan, by studying home care and home visiting nursing in Japan. With the continuing aging of the population, especially the increase in the number of latter stage elderly, it is predicted that there will be an increase in the number of the elderly who are bedridden and suffering senile dementia. To ensure that these people will be able to continue living in the communities and homes they are accustomed to, surrounded by their families and neighbors, Japan substantially improve and expand in-home services. There were also long-term effort to reach the level of services outlined in the Gold Plan and the New Gold Plan within the decade between FY 1991 and FY 1999 in the field of health care and welfare. Under this plan, the most noticeable change was occurred in home care, home was permitted as the field of care and visiting nursing was established in law. Through this 10- Year Strategy for Promotion of Health and Welfare Services for the Aged, many problems have been improved and solved, but some problems remained such as inadequate service supply and consumption of medical insurance for the elderly. Japan will be a society composed 25% of elderly people of total population in 2020, and it will be soon faced with a shortage of welfare and medical facilities and manpower. As for equalizing the benefits and cost burdens, and other future arrangements for health care and welfare, Long-term Care insurance system was established in 1994. This system will be enforced from April 2000 and use present facilities and services. To know home care and home visiting nursing in Japan, we need to consider present conditions well and to take notice of changes and measures to cope with an aging society continuously.

• 한국주거학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국주거학회 2008년 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.131-134
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• 2008

The numbers of the elderly who suffer Empty Nest Syndrome have been accelerated as an aging population has increased vastly and nuclear families have been a dominating family type in modern Korean society. To make the elderly get out of this phenomenon and live actively, the scheme of converting their existing houses into shared houses was set as a hypothetical solution in this study, and finding out the responses of the elderly who owns their own houses is the purpose of the study. A small workshop panel method was used and the elderly aged 55 years upwards took part and they own a detached house that is relatively large for the elderly or the elderly couple to live alone. The workshop was consisted of 3 stages: 1. a survey 2. an interview 3. a site visit. Through this, problems that the elderly have been experiencing within their houses were looked into and the responses of the elderly on converting their houses to shared houses by introducing developed schematic plans. As a result, positive responses from the house owners were carried out based on the fact that subsidies from the government on house renovation and tenants matching programs are supported. Shared houses could provide home owners economical support with rents and help them to feel less lonely. This is one way of supporting the elderly to live and age actively in their later lives. Therefore, this idea should be established in connection with preparing aging, aged, and super-aged society.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2012

본 연구는 고령화 사회에서 소방인력 활용 및 서비스 증대에 목적이 있다. 지속적인 생활수준 향상과 의료기술의 발달로 노인인구 비율이 높아져 고령화가 빠르게 진행됨에 따라 각종 재난으로부터 안전을 책임지고 있는 소방이 재해약자의 입장에서 종합적이고 체계적으로 관계부서와 연계하여 재해약자의 정확한 현황을 파악함과 동시에 신속한 출동은 물론 적절한 응급조치가 실시될 수 있도록 하여야 할 것이다. 그러기 위해서는 특정대상물위주의 정책에서 수요중심의 정책으로 전환하여 노인들의 생활 안전 교육과 주택안전의 종합적인 대책들이 강구되어야 한다. 또한 근대적 홍보방법에서 벗어서 IT강국의 위용을 활용한 홍보를 하는 등 119서비스 확대로 노인들의 편안하고 안락한 노후생활을 위한 소방서비스를 제공하여야 한다. 고령화 사회에서 노인인구에 대한 고찰이야말로 선진소방으로 가는 최선의 방법이다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2018

Diabetes and depression are serious chronic conditions. As a result of their increasing prevalence, diabetes and depression, together with population growth and aging, are public health issues. The rate of depression in adults with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is high relative to the general population. The coexistence of diabetes and depression has attracted much interest. Although it is unclear whether diabetes and depression are causally linked, most studies have shown that the association between diabetes and depression might be bidirectional. Currently, emotional well-being is becoming an increasingly important aspect of diabetes care and self-management. Psychiatric disorders and diabetic distress among people with diabetes may increase the risk of diabetes complication and mortality. Thus, assessment and appropriate management of depression in people with diabetes should be considered to achieve psychological well-being and optimize medical outcomes.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.88-94
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• 2023

Objectives: This study examined how deprivation differed by region and the effect those differences had on suicidal ideation among the local population. Methods: Data collected over 10 years (2012-2021) in the Korea Welfare Panel Study were organized into 3 categories: metropolitan, city, and rural. A panel analysis was conducted on the impact of deprivation indices, socio-demographic characteristics, and life satisfaction on suicidal ideation in each category. Results: Income, divorce status, family relationship satisfaction, and medical deprivation had a significant impact on suicidal ideation in metropolitan areas, whereas these variables did not have significant effects in rural areas. In other words, income, family, and medical support were more impactful in city areas. Conclusions: Although the deprivation index was higher in rural areas than in city areas due to an aging population and reduced income levels, the mental health of rural residents was found to be generally better than that of city residents. The possibility that this is related to the strength of relationships within the respective communities should be considered in light of recent discussions on relational welfare.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.582-590
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• 2019

우리나라는 저출산·고령화가 진행함에 따라 전체 인구의 14%를 웃도는 고령사회에 진입함으로써 1인 세대의 증가라는 사회변화에 직면해 있다. 고령사회에서 1인 세대 증가로 인한 가스화재 사고를 예방할 수 있는 효과적인 방법은 컨트롤 밸브를 설치하여 설정시간이 지나면 강제적으로 가스를 차단하는 방법이다. 본 연구에서는 밸브 핸들을 돌리지 않고 택트 스위치를 눌러 모터를 이용하여 웜기어와 헬리컬 기어로 동력을 전달하여 밸브를 좌우 회전하여 개폐 할 수 있게 개발하였고, 컨트롤러와 탈부착이 쉽게 전용 밸브를 개발함으로써 조립 및 검사가 용이하고, 부품 수 및 제품 사이즈를 줄여 원가 절감을 통해 경쟁력을 강화할 수 있도록 개발하였다. 또한 내구성 시험을 통해 12초에 한 번씩 ON/OFF 반복하여 34시간 동안 10,000번을 수행하는 동안 안정적으로 동작 할 수 있도록하여 9년 이상을 사용할 수 있도록 개발하였다. 개발 방법은 Solid works와 Altium Designer 툴을 활용하여 기구 및 PCB 설계를 진행하였고, Firmware 개발은 IAR Embedded Workbench 환경에서 개발하였다.