• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to find out older adults' current uses, satisfaction level and life changes by using digital home services. The study collected data from 140 persons who were 55 years and older living in a digital home. The results of the study showed that consideration level of digital home service installation was the major variable to affect the residents' life changes. In general, the residents who use more digital home services experienced higher positive life changes. Therefore, for older adults, various ideas to expand their understanding of digital home services should be developed to increase their positive life changes.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.820-830
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• 1997

Sleep is an essential component for health and the quality of life of individuals, and is affected by multiple factors. Thereby, sleep impairment is known to be frequent even in healthy subjects. The purpose of the study is to compare sleep patterns and related factors between healthy young and old adults and to identify aging effects upon sleep in a cross-sectional way. The survey questionnaire was developed by translation and modification of two well-known sleep questionnaires which were originally developed by Monroe(1967) and Ellis, et al. (1982). Discussion with experts and pilot study were completed to finalize the contents of the questionnaire that was used in this study. Results are as follows : 1. Sleep complaints were lower in older adults. 2. The most frequent variables that explain sleep satisfaction were feeling rested in the morning in the older adults and feeling rested and failing asleep within five minutes in the young adults. 3. Regarding sleep-disturbing factors, physical factors were more frequently reported in the older adults and environmental factors are reported more frequently in the young adults, and there was no difference related to the emotional factors between the two groups. 4. Young adults were practiced strategies for better sleep more often than the older adults, and they were mainly in-home activities just before sleep. 5. Sleep patterns which change with aging were as follows : going to bed and waking up earlier : not staying in the bed long after waking up ; getting harder to fall asleep ; frequent arousal after sleep onset ; getting harder to go back to sleep after arousal during night sleep. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that sleep and related factors of the young and the older adults are different. Also, sleep patterns change with aging and those changes seem to be negative for sleep in the elderly. Repeated studies are needed to establish more concrete information regarding sleep patterns. In addition, further research is needed to develop more reliable, valid, and feasible sleep measure tools, and to develop and evaluate nursing interventions.

• 한국노년학
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.583-600
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• 2017

이 연구의 목적은 한국의 도시 노인들이 우울을 겪을 때 어떤 대처 전략을 사용하는지, 그 이유와 맥락은 무엇인지에 대해 질적으로 탐색하는 것이다. 연구 참여자는 서울시 소재 한 노인복지관의 60세 이상 이용자와 미 이용자이며, 이 중 우울을 경험한 34명의 응답을 분석에 활용하였다. 수집한 자료는 내용분석을 통해 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 참여자들이 사용했던 우울 대처 전략은 크게 6가지 영역과 11가지 하위영역-건강 행동(의료적 접근/운동 및 섭식), 가족 및 사회적 접촉(사회적 교류/외출 및 여행/가족과 소통), 종교 활동(종교 활동), 평생 교육(취미 활동/교육 활동), 생산적 활동(노동), 건강 위험 행동(음주 및 도박/체념)으로 나타났다. 노인들의 우울 대처 전략과 그 맥락에서 나타난 특징은 다음과 같다. 먼저, 우울에 대처하기 위해 노인들은 문제 중심(problem-focused)의 대처 전략들을 사용하였다. 둘째, 다양한 대처 전략을 함께 고려하고 동시에 사용했다. 셋째, 노인을 위한 시설공간은 쉼터 혹은 피난처로서 기능하였다. 넷째, 의료적 접근을 사용한 사례도 있으나 재이용 의향은 매우 낮았다. 이 연구를 통해 노인들이 우울에 보다 성공적으로 대처할 수 있도록 다음과 같이 제안하였다. 첫째, 다양한 대처 전략의 접근성을 증진해야 한다. 둘째, 노인이 편안하게 시간을 보낼 수 있는 장소들을 제공해야 한다. 셋째, 정신건강 치료에 대해 느끼는 부담감을 해소시켜야 한다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.1045-1058
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• 2010

이 연구의 목적은 롤즈의 정의론을 중심으로 노년교육의 정당성을 탐색하고, 교육자원 혹은 교육기회의 정의로운 배분을 위한 당위성을 이끌어 내는데 있다. 또 이를 바탕으로 노년교육의 활성화를 위한 함의를 얻고자 한다. 연구자는 롤즈의 정의론을 토대로 사회정의를 실천하기 위한 원칙으로 '원초적 입장'을 지적하였다. 이 입장은 '무지의 베일'과 '합리적 무관심'으로 구성되어 있다. 또 사회정의의 실천방법으로 '우연성의 배제', '차등원칙 실현', '민주주의적 평등', '공동자산' 등이 제시되었다. 이를 근거로 향후 보다 정의로운 노년교육을 위한 함의를 다음과 같이 살펴볼 수 있었다. 첫째, 최소수혜계층인 노인, 여성, 장애인 등이 교육 가치의 배분에 있어 차별을 받아서는 안 된다. 둘째, 우수한 능력을 갖춘 사람들 혹은 세대는 자신들이 사회의 공동자산이라는 인식하에 그렇지 못한 사람들을 위해 봉사하여야 한다. 셋째, 노인들 스스로 분산된 힘을 응집시키고 잠재력을 발전시키려 노력하여야 한다. 결론적으로, 롤즈의 정의론은 노년교육을 위한 정당성 도출 및 노년교육의 활성화를 위한 이념적 틀로서 매우 유용하다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.451-463
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• 2022

Purpose: This study examined the reciprocal relationships between depression and income, and gender differences in these relationships among older adults in South Korea. Methods: Using 2015 to 2019 of the Korea Welfare Panel Study (KoWePS), we studied 6,070 older adults (2,394 men and 3,676 women) aged 60 years over in 2015. The generalized estimating equation was employed to explore the effect of an individual income on depression and the reverse causal link-that of depression on income. Results: The study found the reciprocal relationships between income and depression. Income has a significant impact on depression. Higher-income was linked to decreased risks of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scores among older adults (B = - 0.121, p < 0.001). Estimates of the reverse causal link show that higher CES-D scores were also linked to income reduction among Korean older adults (B = - 0.007, p < 0.001). In addition, we also observed gender differences in the impact of income on depression but not in the reverse causal link. Income has more detrimental to psychological consequence for older men (B = - 0.108, p < 0.001) than older women (B = - 0.057, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The finding implies that both psychological and social protection policies for the elderly are needed in view of gender perspective.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.424-432
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• 2010

이 연구는 노인의 여가스포츠 활동경험에 따른 일상생활수행능력 및 성공적노화의 차이를 비교, 분석하고 참가정도가 일상생활수행능력 및 성공적 노화에 미치는 직간접적인 영향을 규명하는데 목적을 두고 있다. 이 연구는 서울시에 거주하고 노인대학 및 노인복지관, 노인체육동호인조직에 소속된 65세 이상의 노인을 모집단으로 설정하고 유목적표집법을 활용하여 300명을 표집하였다, 그러나 실제 분석에 사용된 사례수는 여가스포츠 활동 참가자 162명, 비참가자 128명으로 총 290명이다. 요인분석결과 일상생활수행능력의 경우 수단적, 기본적 일상생활수행능력, 그리고 성공적노화의 경우 사회적, 심리적 노화의 하위요인이 도출되었다. 신뢰도는 일상생활수행능력 $\alpha$=.876이상, 성공적 노화 $\alpha$=.807이상으로 비교적 높게 나타났다. 통계분석 방법은 ANCOVA, 다중회귀분석, 경로분석의 통계기법이 활용되었다. 이상과 같은 연구방법 및 절차를 통하여 도출한 결론은 다음과 같다. 첫째, 노인의 여가스포츠 활동 참가경험에 따라 일상생활수행능력은 차이가 없다. 둘째, 여가스포츠 활동 참가노인이 비참가 노인에 비해 성공적 노화를 더 높게 성취한다. 셋째, 노인의 여가스포츠 참가강도가 높을수록 수단적 일상생활수행능력은 높다. 넷째, 노인의 여가스포츠 참가빈도가 많고 참가강도가 클수록 사회적인 성공적 노화, 그리고 참가빈도가 많고 참가기간이 길수록 심리적인 성공적 노화를 경험한다. 다섯째, 노인의 여가스포츠 활동 참가정도는 일상생활수행 능력 및 성공적 노화에 직간접적인 영향을 미친다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.302-316
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• 2023

Objectives: The study aim was to identify changes in the nutritional status of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic according to household income and demographic characteristics. Methods: Study participants were 2,408 adults aged 65 and over who participated in the 2019-2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). To examine changes in nutrient intake levels resulting from COVID-19, data of 2019 and of 2020 were compared. Study participants were divided into three groups based on household income level to compare these changes. The changes were compared according to household income level, age group, and household type. Results: Percentages of recommended intakes for energy, protein, and most micronutrients were the lowest for the low-income group of both males and females in 2020. The Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR) score was the lowest for the low-income group in both years. When comparing nutrient density for 2019 and 2020 by income group, the male low-income group experienced a decrease in nutrient densities of vitamin A, thiamine, calcium, and iron. For the same group, a decreased percentage for energy intake from protein was noted. Fruit intake was lowest in the low-income group for both males and females. Low-income males had the lowest intake levels for meat, fish, eggs, and legumes in both 2019 and 2020 and the lowest milk and milk product intake levels in 2020. Older adults living alone or single older adults with children had lower MAR scores than those living with a spouse. Older adults living alone experienced decreases in energy and thiamine and iron intake levels in 2020 compared to their intake levels in 2019. Conclusions: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, nutrition intake levels worsened for older adult males in the low-income group and older adults living alone. This finding shows the need for a more systematic nutritional support strategy for the vulnerable older adults population in national disaster situations.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.255-265
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of group art therapy on old adults' powerlessness, loneliness. depression and self-image (for 55-year old or older people). Method: An experimental group of 10 persons were given group art therapy for 1 hour per week for 8 weeks. Results: The result of this study showed that group art therapy is effective in decreasing older adults' powerlessness (p<0.05) and their loneliness and depression (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the score of loneliness (p>0.05). A tree test was executed to analyze self-image change. and the result of the tree test showed a significant change in the tree shape. which mean a significant positive change in self-image. Conclusions: The scores of older adults' powerlessness, loneliness and depression were lowered by the group art therapy. Therefore it is thought that group art therapy program was an effective intervention for improving older adults' quality of life. Thus, this study suggests to apply group art therapy as a supportive nursing intervention in order to manage powerlessness, loneliness, depression and self-image in old low-income adults.

• 한국노년학
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.295-308
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• 2021

본 연구는 일 지역 농촌 노인의 허약수준에 따른 관련요인을 알아보기 위하여 시행된 서술적 조사연구이다. 2019년 10월부터 2020년 3월까지 경상남도 H군에 거주하는 65세 이상 노인 400명으로부터 자료를 수집했다. 노인의 허약수준과 그에 따른 예측요인을 살펴보기 위해 이분형 로지스틱 회귀분석을 이용하여 자료를 분석한 결과, 건강노인은 27.8%, 전허약 노인은 30.9%, 허약노인은 41.3%로 나타났다. 허약 수준에 따른 예측요인을 분석한 결과, 건강 단계에서 전허약 단계로 진입하는 예측요인은 악력, 영양상태, 우울이었고 전허약 단계에서 허약 단계로 진입하는 예측요인은 성별, 영양상태, 신체기능, 우울이었으며 건강 단계에서 허약 단계로 진입하는 예측요인은 성별, 직업, 영양상태, 신체기능, 우울로 밝혀졌다. 본 연구를 통하여 농촌지역 거주노인의 허약수준과, 이에 따른 다차원적 변수들의 영향을 파악할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 농촌지역 노인들의 허약진행을 예방하고 관리하기 위한 방안을 모색하는데 필요한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2011

This paper is intended to suggest some reference materials for future elderly housing design, especially smart home, in Korea, by reviewing the elements and applications of smart home concept for older adults in USA. Research method includes collecting materials by attending the regular SmartHome$^{(R)}$ part meeting, the navigation of related homepages, and the analysis of collected materials. Current researches in Korea look initial stage and show some general principles without practical concept & technologies of elderly facilities. SeniorSmart$^{(R)}$ Center in USA started on August 2007 with the 3 parts of SmartHOME$^{(R)}$, SmartWHEELS$^{(R)}$ and SmartBRAIN$^{(R)}$. The Center has been doing various multidisciplinary research projects but slowing down the planned processes due to national economic recession. The major researches of SmartHome$^{(R)}$ part can be summarized as follows; CS-PFP( Continuous Scale Physical Function Performance) laboratory is being in operation to help older adults and families make the difficult decision regarding the ability and safety to live independently. Three levels of necessary laboratories from uninhabited space to senior living environment were accommodated for field research. As core technologies of SmartHome$^{(R)}$, predicting & warning system of fall risk on recognizing gait signature patterns to identify any deviation from the normal patterns of the older adults, home monitoring system which will send alerts to a specified relative and/or health care professional when vital signs of the older adults will not be within normal parameters, and Mobility & Research Clinic for evaluating, treating the older adults & multidisciplinary research are under development. SmartHome$^{(R)}$ has made collaborative research agreements for field laboratory with various retirement communities and also is continuing to work for experimental software engineering with the Fraunhofer Institute, Germany.