• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.102-110
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: The participants were 133 elderly people dwelling in a community. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and Stepwise multiple regression with SPSS. Results: The predictors of quality of life in the elderly were depression, physical symptoms, and social support. Depression and physical symptoms had a significant negative correlation with HRQoL and social support had a significant positive correlation with HRQoL. Among them, depression was shown as the most significant predictor of HRQoL in the elderly ($R^2$=.573, p<.001). Conclusion: These results indicate that strategies to relieve depression should be integrated in interventions to improve the QoL of older adults dwelling in a community residence.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.7-17
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• 2005

소방기관의 구조$\cdot$구급일지와 통계청의 사망원인통계 자료를 이용하여 가정 내 사고의 실태에 대해 분석하였고, 선진국의 가정 내 사고 실태를 알아보았다 연구내용을 요약하면 다음과 같다 1)가정 내 사고는 유아와 고령자에게서 많이 발생하고 있다. 특히 고령연령대에서 발생빈도가 높다. 2) 고령화사회가 진전될수록 가정 내 사고로 인한 사망자가 증가한다. 3) 가정 내 사고 실태에 대해 선진국 수준의 실태조사와 정부차원의 가정 내 사고 예방대책 마련이 필요하다.

• 한국농촌간호학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2023

Purpose: This study developed a shelter for dementia programs based on primary health care posts; and examined its effectiveness in rural older adults. Methods: This study used a case report provided by a primary healthcare post in Jeonnam, Korea, in 2023. A single group pre-test post-test design was used; for three months, and 10 older adults participated in the shelter for dementia programs based on the primary health care post. The effectiveness of the intervention was measured immediately after entering the shelter for dementia programs. Results: There were significant differences between the pre-test and post-test on the cognitive impairment screening test (p=.005). Conclusion: The shelter for dementia programs based on primary health care posts was effective in improving cognitive impairments of rural older adults.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.358-368
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• 2012

본 연구는 우리나라 재가 노인의 신체활동 수준과 이에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하여, 향후 노인 신체활동 전략과 프로그램을 개발하는데 기여하고자 수행되었다. 연구자료는 보건복지가족부 주관으로 실시되는 전국적 조사인 '2008년도 노인실태조사' 원시자료를 활용하였고, 연구대상자는 65세 이상 노인 중 자료에 결측값이 없는 12,322명이었다. 연구결과 29.9%의 남성 노인과 46.4%의 여성 노인이 신체 비활동군으로 분류되었다. 남성 노인의 신체활동에 영향을 미치는 변수는 연령(OR=1.44, p<.001), 교육수준(OR=1.17, p=.026), 거주지역(OR=1.19, p=.016), 주관적 건강(OR=2.18, p<.001), 만성질환 유무(OR=1.23, p=.020), 통증유무(OR=1.24, p=.011), ADL(OR=1.86, p<.001), 낙상두려움(OR=1.26, p=.003), 우울(OR=1.78, p<.001)이었고, 여성 노인의 신체활동에 영향을 미치는 변수는 연령(OR=1.54, p<.001), 주관적 건강(OR=1.63, p<.001), 통증 유무(OR=1.45, p<.001), 낙상경험 유무(OR=1.24, p=.001), ADL(OR=1.72, p<.001), 우울(OR=1.46, p<.001)이었다. 이러한 결과는 재가 노인의 성별 특성에 부합하는 신체활동 전략 및 프로그램 계발에 도움을 줄 것으로 기대한다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.12-22
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• 2013

This study investigated the recognition and preference of a chicken menu according to the age of adults in the Jeonbuk area. Self-administered questionnaires were collected from 394 adults (male 55.3%, female 44.7%) residing in the Jeonbuk area. Descriptive and comparative statistical data analysis was completed using SPSS v. 12.0. The frequency of consumption of chicken-containing foods for the younger group (20~30 years old) was significantly higher than the frequency of older groups (over 40) (p<0.001). The younger group also consumed chicken food through a delivery service, whereas the older group consumed chicken through delivery and self-cooking. Approximately 50.0% of the older group preferred the chicken leg whereas 38.1% of the younger group preferred the chicken breast (p<0.001). The most highly recognized chicken menu items, among 36 chicken menus, were Samgyetang (2.93), chicken dori-tang (2.93), and fried chicken (2.93). The older group knew about a chicken menu made by traditional cooking much more than the younger group. The most highly preferred chicken menu item was spicy fried chicken (4.18). The preference for Western-style chicken menu (e.g. Cajun chicken salad, chicken sandwich) was significantly higher in the younger group than the older group (p<0.001, p<0.05). Therefore, to develop a new chicken menu, the consideration of favorite chicken parts and an age-based menu is necessary.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.445-454
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• 2018

Purpose: Changes in eating habits and malnutrition due to dysphagia are important health problems for older adults. This study investigated the effects of an educational program aimed at improving diet quality in community-dwelling older adults at risk for dysphagia in South Korea. Methods: We assessed 27 individuals in the experimental group and 26 individuals in the control group between September and October 2015. All participants were aged 65 years or older and were at risk for dysphagia. A combined diet and exercise program was applied to the experimental group (n = 27) for six weeks. We examined changes in participants' eating habits and their knowledge and attitudes concerning dysphagia risk. The nutrition intake of all participants was measured before and after the intervention using 24-hr dietary recall. Results: There was a significant increase in knowledge of dysphagia risk in the experimental group, with scores increasing from 3.7 to 7.1, out of 10 points (p < 0.001). There were also significant improvements in eating habits after the intervention in the experimental group, with scores increasing from 21.9 to 28.3, out of 36 points (p < 0.001). The attitude score of participants in the experimental group increased significantly, from 15.2 to 16.7, out of 20 points (p = 0.016). Conclusion: Developing educational programs can help older adults living in the community lead a healthier lifestyle and improve their ability to manage their diet.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2019

PURPOSE: This study examined the effectiveness of an active lifestyle on the HRV and fitness of the older female adults. METHODS: Eighty female older adults (72.68±3.78 years) were sampled from a senior wellness institute. Accelerometers were distributed to each participant to have the device attached to them for one week, and the physical activity data (Energy expenditure in Kcal) of each participant were analyzed. Participants were divided into 3 groups (<1,000 Kcal vs 1,000 to 1,500 Kcal vs ≥1,500 Kcal) based on the amount of weekly physical activity. Before and after data analysis, the HRV was measured at resting state and the Senior Fitness Test was performed. RESULTS: One way ANOVA showed a significant difference in the HRV between the three groups. Group A (≥ 1,500 Kcal) was superior in HF and HF/HF + LF whereas Group C (<1,000 Kcal) showed high level of LF, LF/HF, and LF/HF+LF. The same statistics revealed significant differences in fitness. Most of the fitness variables were superior in Group A and B compared to Group C. Significant correlations were observed between physical activity and both HRV and in fitness. CONCLUSION: Theses results suggest that an active lifestyle may be an effective intervention for the prevention of both cardiometabolic disorder and improvement of the fitness level in older female adults.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.650-659
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• 2003

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of depression and quality of life among older adults with osteoarthritis. The predictors included in the model were the client's characteristics(age, pain, disease duration, ADLs), personal resources(hardiness, self-care agency and family support), and depression. Method: 150 subjects who were older than 65 years and had diagnosis of osteoarthritis participated in the study. To answer the research questions, descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical multiple regression were utilized using SPSS WIN program. Result: Older adults who were younger and had lower levels of pain and dependency on ADLs, and higher levels of self care agency and hardiness reported lower levels of depression($R^2=0.517$). Older adults who had lower levels of depression, pain, and dependency on ADLs, higher levels of family support and hardiness, and who are younger reported higher levels of quality of life($R^2=0.084$). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, development of nursing intervention program including pain reduction, enhancing ADL abilities and personal resources (hardiness, family support) can be suggested. Further study is needed to increase the ability of generalization of the study findings to the broader population.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 한국 지역사회 거주 노인의 영양상태가 사망위험에 영향을 미치는지 파악하기 위함이다. 본 연구에서는 2008년도 노인실태조사 참여자 8,532명의 자료와 2011년 사망자 자료를 분석하였다. 콕스 회귀 분석 결과, 남성(Hazard Ratio [HR], 2.03; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.74~2.37), 당뇨 (HR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.12~1.64), 저체중 (HR, 2.68; 95% CI, 2.16~3.31), 연하곤란 (HR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.02~1.47), 씹기 능력 (HR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.11~1.59), 영양불량 (HR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.23~1.75)이 사망위험에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 한국 노인의 사망위험을 줄이기 위해 체계적인 영양 지원프로그램을 개발해야 할 것이다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2009

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the test-retest reliability of balance measurements in older adults using balance measurement system(Good Balance). Methods: The subjects consisted of 49 female and 20 male in community-dwelling older adults. This study used a repeated-measure design. Each subject completed all the different tests once and they were then repeated with 2 minutes in between. Repeated two-ways analysis of variance(ANOVA), representing two test times and both sexes, was calculated for each of the two dependent variables. Intraclass correlation coefficients(ICCs) were used to assess the test-retest reliability. Results: 1) There was not significant difference between test and retest for mediolateral sway speed and anterioposterior sway speed under conditions of normal standing with eyes open, normal standing with eyes closed and semitandem standing with eyes open. There was not significant difference between males and females for mediolateral sway speed and anterioposterior sway speed under conditions of normal standing with eyes open, normal standing with eyes closed and semitandem standing with eyes open. There were not the interaction effects between genders and test time under three conditions. 2) The reproducibility between test and retest was excellent for anterioposterior sway speed(ICC=.77) under condition of normal standing with eyes open, and for mediolateral sway speed(ICC=.76) and anterioposterior sway speed(ICC=.84) under condition of semitandem standing with eyes open. The reproducibility between test and retest was fair to good for mediolateral sway speed(ICC=.64) under condition of normal standing with eyes open, for mediolateral sway speed(ICC=.63) and anterioposterior sway speed(ICC=.75) under condition of normal standing with eyes closed. Conclusion: Balance tests in older adults using balance measurement system(Good Balance) demonstrated acceptable levels of reliability.