• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.69-87
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• 2023

Background: Swallowing function deterioration is a common problem experienced by older adults worldwide. Many studies have been conducted to improve swallowing function in older adults; however, due to differences in intervention methods and study designs, it is difficult to draw a common conclusion. This study aimed to analyze trends and intervention methods in studies of swallowing function intervention for older adults conducted from 2010 to 2022, to establish a systematic approach for developing interventions to improve swallowing function in older adults and to provide evidence for this approach. Methods: Literature research was conducted for studies published between 2010 and 2022 that applied to swallow function interventions to adults aged 60 years or older. Databases including PubMed, Medline, RISS, Science On, KISS, and KCI were used. From a total of 1,164 articles searched using keywords, 20 articles were selected for final analysis. Results: The number of published articles steadily increased over time, and the intervention period was most commonly 6 or 8 weeks. The types of interventions included focused exercises to improve oral muscle strength in 12 articles and programs incorporating education, practice, and expert management in 8 articles. Among the focused exercises, tongue-strengthening exercises were most common in 4 articles. The evaluation variables for intervention effects were muscle strength evaluation, oral function evaluation, quality of life, and oral health and hygiene status. Muscle strength and oral function evaluations were statistically significant in focused exercise interventions, while the quality of life and oral health and hygiene status was significant in program interventions. Conclusion: This literature review is meaningful as a study that can be used to select the intervention period and program contents when planning an elderly swallowing intervention program.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.322-334
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify factors related to compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors including hand washing, cough etiquette, and oral hygiene of older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 100 older adults (mean age: $76.11{\pm}6.35$ years, female: 86.0%). Data were collected from a community senior center through face to face interviews by using instruments including measuring knowledge, perceived threat, self-efficacy, compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors. Results: The mean score of knowledge was 7.52 out of 13 in total. The compliance with hand washing with soap was 6.0% for 8 or more times per day. Among the participants, 12.0% adhered to the cough etiquette. Sixty-two older adults (62.0%) didn't use interdental brushes or floss at all. The stepwise linear regression indicated that age and self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors were significant factors and explained 24.0% of the compliance with hand washing and the cough etiquette. Education level, cancer diagnosis, and self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors were significant predictors of oral hygiene. The factor with the greatest effect was self-efficacy in the two models. Conclusion: The findings suggest that it is necessary to improve compliance with respiratory infection preventive behaviors among older adults using senior centers. In order to enhance the compliance, it is necessary to develop nursing programs based on the self-efficacy for respiratory infection preventive behaviors in the senior centers.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.197-223
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• 2016

노인 당뇨병 환자들의 정보행태를 이해하기 위하여 선행연구 고찰을 통해 관련요인을 도출하고 측정도구를 설계하여, B병원에서 치료 중인 60세 이상 당뇨병 환자들을 대상으로 구조화된 면접조사를 수행하였다(N=543). 질환에 대한 인식, 건강정보이해능력, 정보요구, 정보추구, 정보이용, 정보원 이용 애로사항, 선호 정보서비스, 개인적 배경에 대한 기본통계량과 요인간의 관계를 분석하고 가설검증을 통하여 영향요인을 구명하였다. 노인 당뇨병 환자들은 질환에 대한 인식과 건강정보이해능력이 낮으며, 질환에 대한 인식은 정보요구도, 정보이용도와 상관관계가 있고, 건강정보이해능력은 정보이용도와 상관관계가 있다. 교육경험과 유병기간에 따라 정보요구도와 정보이용도에 차이가 있고, 정보환경, 성별, 나이, 학력에 따라 정보이용도에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과를 바탕으로 질환인식 캠페인 전개, 정보지원시설 홍보활동, 집단별 정보제공과 서비스 방안 등을 제언하였다.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.31-48
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• 2021

본 연구는 고령화연구패널조사(KLoSA)의 1-6차 연도 자료를 분석하여 노년기의 우울, 만성질환, 인지기능의 다중적 측면에서의 건강 변화 유형을 파악하고 이와 관련이 있는 요인들을 분석하고자 하였다. 연구의 대상은 1차 연도 조사 시점에서 65세 이상이고 결측률이 없는 총 2,059명이다. 잠재성장모형을 통해 세 가지 건강 측면이 시간에 따라 어떠한 변화궤적을 보이는지 살펴보았으며, 성장혼합모형을 활용해 세 건강 요인에서 서로 다른 변화 궤적을 보이는 집단들을 유형화하였다. 또한 일원분산분석 및 Scheffé 사후검증, 교차분석을 통해 건강 변화유형 집단에 따라 인구사회학적 특성, 건강행동, 삶의 만족도에서 차이가 나타나는지를 살펴보았다. 본 연구의 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 잠재성장모형 분석 결과 우울과 만성질환의 수는 연령에 따라 점차 증가하고 인지기능은 점차 감소했다. 둘째, 성장혼합모형을 분석한 결과 노인의 건강 변화는 일반적 노화, 질환 증가, 만성적 문제의 세 집단으로 유형화되었다. 셋째, 노인의 인구사회학적 특성, 건강행동, 삶의 만족도는 세 집단에 따라 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 특히 만성적 문제 집단의 경우 교육 및 소득수준이 낮고, 전반적으로 낮은 삶의 만족도를 나타냈다. 본 연구는 노년기 건강증진 교육 프로그램에 있어 노인들이 경험하는 건강의 다중적 측면을 고려하는 것이 중요함을 보여주며, 노년기 건강증진 교육 프로그램을 위한 제언을 제공한다. 또한 전생애적 건강관리를 위한 건강정보문해력 증진에 있어서 가정과 교과과정이 갖는 중요성에 대해 논의하고자 한다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2017

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the age-related ability of dynamic balance recovery through perturbation response during standing. Method: Six older and 6 younger adults participated in this study. External perturbation during standing as pulling force applied at the pelvic level in the anterior direction was provided to the subject. The margin of stability was quantified as a measure of postural stability or dynamic balance recovery, and using principal component analysis (PCA), the regularity of the margin of stability (MoS) was calculated. Results: Our results showed that in the older adult group, 60.99% and 28.63% of the total variance were captured using the first and second principal components (PCs), respectively, and in the younger adult group, 81.95% and 10.71% of the total variance were captured using the first and second PCs, respectively. Conclusion: Ninety percent of the total variance captured using the first two PCs indicates that the older adults had decreased regularity of the MoS than the younger adults. Thus, the results of the present study suggest that aging is associated with non-regularity of dynamic postural stability.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.95-135
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• 1987

본 논문은 미국노인과 한국노인들을 대상으로 그들의 정신 및 심리적 건강을 비교 분석한 것이다. 이 분석을 위해 종속변수로서는 생의 만족도, 내외적 통제도와 죽음불안도를 선정하였으며, 독립변수로는 노인들의 배경변수인 성별, 연령, 국적, 직업유무, 교육수준, 건강상태, 가족과의 관계, 생활수준, 결혼여부 등을 채택하였다. 본 논문의 목적은 삶의 만족도, 내외적 통제도, 죽음불안도의 3가지 종속변수와 14개의 독립변수와의 상관관계를 분석하고, 이들 세가지종속변수에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 독립변수들을 찾아내어 그 결과에 따라 한국과 미국노인들간의 정신 및 심리적 건강의 차이점 (공통점)을 밝혀 내려는데 있다.

• 노인간호학회지
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• 제20권sup1호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2018

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe problems and solutions for older adults living alone and using wearable devices to report depressive moods in daily life. In addition, gerontology nurses' competencies and strategies were discussed based on lessons learned from the observational study. Methods: A hybrid method was used, combining literature review and content analyses based on interviews with 53 participants and observations done by the research team. Results: Main issues and relevant strategies were identified in terms of (1) applicability of information and communications technology (ICT) devices for older adults, (2) feasibility of older adults' use of ICT devices, (3) integration of ICT devices into daily life, and (4) relevant issues when older adults use ICT. Important roles and competencies were discussed regarding general and gerontology aspects of ICT. Conclusion: Findings indicate that a wearable device is feasible to measure daily depressive moods in older adults living alone in community settings. To extend our research protocol to practice, gerontology nurses must adequately prepare to meet emerging health care trends and end users' needs for ICT-based nursing. It is necessary to develop diverse educational programs and active involvement in research and design of relevant devices and programs.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.257-262
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• 2020

본 연구는 대구광역시 및 경상북도에 소재하고 있는 35세부터 64세까지의 성인들을 대상으로 중장년층이 인식하는 노인 이미지와 노후생활 준비도를 분석하였다. 이에 따른 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 중장년층이 인식하는 노인 이미지 중 심리적 이미지가 가장 긍정적이었고 다음으로 신체적 이미지, 사회적 이미지 순으로 나타났다. 학력이 높을수록, 정규직이거나 부모 모두 생존할 경우, 노인 이미지가 긍정적이었다. 그리고 기혼일 경우 노인의 심리적 이미지가 좋았으며 노인의 기준 나이를 높게 책정할수록 노인의 심리적, 사회적 이미지가 좋은 결과를 보였다. 둘째, 중장년층의 노후생활 준비도는 정서적 준비, 신체적 준비 순으로 높았다. 반면 준비가 부족한 것은 경제적 준비, 여가·사회적 준비로 나타났다. 여성일수록 학력이 높을수록, 월평균 가계수입이 높을수록, 전문직일수록, 정규직일수록, 노인의 나이 기준을 높이 책정할수록 노후생활 준비도가 높았다. 셋째, 중장년층의 노인 이미지와 노후생활 준비도는 하위요인 간에 서로 영향을 주며, 노인에 대한 이미지가 긍정적일수록 노후생활 준비를 잘하는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 연구결과는 바람직한 노인 이미지의 개선 방향을 제시할 수 있으며, 개인과 사회적 지원의 방안을 모색하고 성공적인 노후생활 준비를 위한 교육프로그램을 개발하는데 시사한다.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.235-244
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to examine the elderly generation's understanding of game information and for recognition of computer based games as a recreation activity for the mid-to late adults. This study investigated game use and personal thoughts about the influences of computer games on each generation. The study was conducted by survey with the subjects being 242 adults aged 40 to 72 living in Busan and Kyung-nam area. Findings indicated that 43.5% of adults used computers to access games. The purposes for computer use were: business, searching portal sites, and games. 44.8% of adults knew about game information education. 67.4% of adults who had someone as a game information resource reported that their children provided the game information. Most adults used arcade games and recognized the influences of game information as positive to adults and the elderly but negative to children and adolescents. Finally, the adults aged "after mid-life" who knew about game information education showed higher ego-integrity and psychological well-being. These findings have implications for the development of elderly education programs aimed at promoting quality of life for older adults.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.539-549
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• 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the factors related to the social distance toward older adults in nursing college students. Methods: The participants comprised 137 students in a nursing college. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires in March 2019. The measurement instruments included social distance scales, the Fact on Aging Quiz (FAQ I), a 20-item semantic differential scale (to assess attitudes), and the perceived elderly stigma scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson's correlation coefficient, and a multiple regression analysis. Results: The total score for social distance toward older adults was 3.98±0.54 out of a maximum of 5. Social distance had a statistically significant relationship with knowledge (r=.20, p=.022), attitudes toward older adults (r=-.31, p<.001), and elderly stigma (r=-.27 p=.008). The factors affecting social distance were education in geriatrics (β=.33, p=.004), grade (β=-.29, p=.014), attitudes (β=-.21, p=.018), academic major satisfaction (β=.19, p=.028), and knowledge (β=.15, p=.048); the explanatory power of the model was 34%. Conclusion: There is a need for departmental efforts that nursing students acquire correct knowledge about the life and health of the elderly with the aging process and develop positive attitudes toward older adults through various experiences in gerontological nursing practicum and community senior-college student link programs.