• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.43-53
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• 2023

Objectives: We developed an integrated cognitive function improvement program comprising cognitive, emotional, and physical domains, and remotely applied it to middle-aged adults to investigate its effects on oral health, cognitive function, and mental health improvement. Methods: The experimental group underwent the program remotely, using the Zoom platform. A total of 24 participants were recruited and divided into 12 experimental and 12 control groups. The program comprised cognitive, emotional, and physical activities. The sessions lasted 90 min and were performed twice a week for 6 weeks from April to May 2022. Results: Cognitive function, arousal, physical, and mental stress were significantly improved in the experimental group after the intervention than at the baseline (p<0.05). Regarding oral health, tongue plaque decreased 1.34-fold (p<0.01) and saliva increased 1.04-fold (p<0.05) in the experimental group after the intervention than at the baseline. Moreover, the experimental group showed significant improvements in tongue plaque and saliva than the control group (p<0.05 for tongue plaque and p<0.01 for saliva). Regarding mental health, social support significantly increased 11.67-fold (p<0.05) in the experimental group than at the baseline. The experimental group also showed significantly improved social support than the control group (p<0.01). Conclusions: The non-face-to-face integrated cognitive function improvement program for middle-aged adults improved their cognitive function and oral and mental health. Based on these findings, this program may be a useful health program tool for middle-aged individuals.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2021

연구목적 본 연구는 우울증의 동반증상으로 알려진 인지 기능 저하가 우울증보다 선행될 수 있다는 점에 착안하여 정상인에게서 우울 증상과 불안 증상이 인지 기능에 미치는 영향을 관찰하고자 한다. 방 법 일반인 50명을 모집하여 인지 기능 및 임상 증상에 대한 평가와 임상 증상이 인지 기능에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 피어슨 상관분석과 다변량 회귀분석을 시행하였다. 우울증에서 흔히 저하되는 인지 영역을 평가하는 검사 소항목간의 상관성을 알아보기 위해 위해 소항목간 상관분석을 시행하였다. 결 과 선로잇기검사(B형)는 우울 증상(r=0.300, p=0.03)과 나이(r=0.323, p=0.02)와 상관 관계를 보였고 이에 영향을 미치는 독립변수는 우울 증상(β=0.304, p=0.03)과 나이(β=0.335, p=0.01)이며 선로잇기검사(B형)에 대해 14.8%의 설명력을 보여주었다. 주관적 인지 기능 검사는 불안 증상(r=0.434, p=0.002)과 상관 관계가 있었다. 인지 기능 소항목간 상관분석에서 주관적 인지 기능검사는 주의력검사를 제외한 나머지 항목과 상관 관계가 있었다. 결 론 본 연구에서 우울 증상은 나이, 교육기간 같은 인구학적 특성 외에 독립적으로 실행기능에 기여하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 우울증에서 인지 기능 저하가 흔한 장기적인 임상 결과임을 감안할 때 인지 기능에 대한 적극적인 조기 개입과 평가가 도움이 될 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.243-251
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• 2024

Objectives: This study used secondary data from the 2021 Community Health Survey to identify the impact of dysphagia on mental health-related characteristics among older adults, selecting 73,970 individuals aged 65 years and older. Methods: Frequency analysis, χ²-test, and multiple logistic regression were conducted to identify risk factors affecting mental health-related characteristics among older adults. Results: Dysphagia was most common among individuals with the following demographic characteristics: female, aged 85 years and older, three-generation household and household income in the 1st quintile. Chewing discomfort according to mental health-related characteristics was higher in older adults with cognitive impairment and depression. Sex, age, education level, household income, and chewing discomfort were significant for cognitive impairment, whereas sex, age, household type, education level, household income, and chewing discomfort were significant for depression. Conclusions: The above results confirmed that chewing discomfort contributes to mental health issues such as cognitive impairment and depression. It is therefore necessary to recognize chewing discomfort as an important health problem affecting the mental health of older adults, and to develop a multifaceted dental hygiene approach to target community-dwelling older adults who suffer from chewing discomfort.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.741-750
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, and the state of mental health for elderly Korean people who have been institutionalized. Methods: A cross-sectional, nationwide survey was performed using an anonymous questionnaire. The participants in this study were 2,521 institutionalized elderly Korean people. A proportional stratified random sampling method was employed. Results: 1) Elders admitted to subacute hospitals and long term care (LTC) facilities showed a higher level of cognitive impairment compared to elders admitted to acute care hospitals. 2) Elders confined in LTC facilities showed a higher level of behavioral problems compared to elders in acute or subacute hospitals. 3) Elders admitted to subacute hospitals and LTC facilities showed more serious mental health problems, such as depression or suicidal ideation, compared to elders in acute care hospitals. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the severity of cognitive-behavioral or mental health problems do not match well with type of care setting. Therefore, health personnel working with elderly people should be provided guidance on detection and management of cognitive-behavioral and mental health problems. The necessity of a decision support system for eligibility and placement in long-term care is also discussed.

• 정신간호학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.342-354
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• 2018

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to develop an acceptance commitment-based cognitive behavioral program for patients with schizophrenia and to use it as an intervention tool for psychiatric mental health nursing and thereby confirm the program's effects on patients' psychological flexibility, psychological well-being, and treatment adherence including insight and attitude toward treatment. Methods: This study consisted of a pretest, posttest 1, and posttest 2 for a nonequivalent control group design. The participants were 42 patients with schizophrenia (experimental group: 21, control group: 21). The acceptance commitment-based cognitive behavioral program was conducted in 10 sessions for 5 weeks. Data collected from February to April 2018 were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 25.0 for $x^2$ test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, and repeated measurement ANOVA. Results: The differences between experimental and control groups were statistically significant regarding psychological flexibility, psychological well-being, and insight. Conclusion: This study findings suggest that the acceptance commitment-based cognitive behavioral program can be used as an effective mental health nursing intervention for psychological flexibility, psychological well-being, and insight of patients with schizophrenia.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.15-25
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• 2020

Prevalence of pediatric obesity has increased worldwide in the last 20 years. Obese children suffer not only physical complications but also mental health problems such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and eating disorders, as well as psychosocial impairments, such as school adjustment problems, bullying, and low self-esteem. Recently, there have been some studies on the association of mental health problems and pediatric obesity. In the treatment of pediatric obesity, many previous studies suggest multidisciplinary treatment. However, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has attracted attention because obese children are accompanied by body image distortion, emotion dysregulation, and difficulties in stimulus control. This review is a narrative summary of the recent studies on mental health problems and CBT in pediatric obesity. The relationship between depression/anxiety and pediatric obesity is still inconsistent but recent studies have revealed a bidirectional relation between depression and obesity. Additionally, some studies suggest that obese children may have eating disorder symptoms, like loss of control eating, and require therapeutic intervention for pediatric obesity treatment. Furthermore, impulsivity and inattention of ADHD symptom is thought to increase the risk of obesity. It has also been suggested that CBT can be very effective for mental health problems such as depression, impulsivity, and body image distortion, that may coexist with pediatric obesity, and use of multimedia and application can be useful in CBT.

• 대한치매학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.71-73
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• 2024

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권8호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2023

The global surge in depression and anxiety, intensified by challenges such as cost and stigma, emphasizes the pressing need for accessible, evidence-based digital solutions. The research centers on the creation of a mobile application specifically designed to address mental health challenges. By integrating cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and features like appointment bookings and mindfulness feedback tools, the app is positioned to improve user outcomes. Utilizing platforms like React Native and React, combined with NestJS for enhanced backend security, the application adheres to the rigorous standards required for mental health interventions. Collaborative efforts with experts, notably the counseling unit of IIUM, ensure the app's alignment with contemporary best practices and research. Preliminary findings indicate a promising tool with the potential to address the global mental health treatment disparity.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.247-260
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• 2018

본 연구는 우리나라 장기요양보험 인정자들의 연령대(70대군, 80대군 및 90세 이상 군)별 정신적 건강상태(우울, 인지기능장애 및 치매)를 알아보고, 정신적 건강상태에 관련된 요인을 규명해 보고자 시도하였다. 조사대상은 2011~2014년도에 국민건강보험공단에서 장기요양 인정자로 판정받았던 70세 이상 노인 1,488명(남성 740명, 여성 748명)으로 하였다. 자료 수집은 국민건강보험공단으로부터 생활습관 등이 기재된 문진표, 검사항목별 건강검진 및 장기요양자료를 연구목적으로 제공받아 수집하였다. 연구결과, 조사대상자들의 연령대별 정신적 건강상태를 나타내는 우울, 인지기능장애 및 치매 수준은 연령대가 증가할수록 유의하게 높아지는 경향을 보였다. 다중 로지스틱 회귀분석 결과, 정신적 건강상태를 나타내는 우울, 인지기능장애 및 치매가 나타날 위험비는 각 연령대별로 큰 차이 없이 남성보다 여성에서, 과체중군보다 저체중군에서, 비흡연군보다 흡연군에서, 비음주군보다 음주군에서 유의하게 증가하였다. 이상과 같은 연구결과는 조사대상자들의 정신적 건강상태(우울, 인지기능장애 및 치매)는 연령이 증가할수록 저하됨을 시사하며, 특히 흡연, 음주 및 규칙적인 운동 등과 같은 건강관련행위특성이 좋지 않은 군이 좋은 군보다 정신적 건강상태가 저하되고 있음을 시사하고 있다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.56-65
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was done to evaluate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in a victimized community district and to determine if the program is an effective nursing intervention to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder symptom, depression and state anxiety. Methods: A nonequivalent control group design was used for the study. The participants, 32 elementary school students, were selected from grades 4, 5, 6 and each student was assigned to either the experimental (16) or control (16) group. Cognitive behavioral therapy was used as the experimental treatment from April 9 to May 28, 2009. The experimental group received cognitive behavior therapy intervention 8 times. Data analysis was done using ANCOVA with SPSS 17.0. Results: After the intervention, the experimental group showed significantly lower levels of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms than the control group. Conclusion: The findings from this study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective nursing intervention to decrease the level of mental health problems of children in victimized district. Further research is required in order to identify the continuous effects of cognitive behavioral therapy.