• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.137-149
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• 2020

Objectives: This study explored the community food environmental factors affecting food purchasing using a qualitative research methodology for the elderly as well as the various food environments under their socioeconomic diversity. Methods: For the qualitative data collection, this study interviewed 20 elderly people aged 65 years or more, who participated in a public health program or lunch services operated by the senior welfare center in Seoul. Five dimensions, such as availability, physical accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and accommodation suggested in previous studies, were used to identify the community food environmental factors. Results: The elderly participants showed overall similarities to the concepts derived from existing studies on the five dimensions of food accessibility environment. In addition, other important food accessibility environmental factors that were not present in previous studies, such as acceptability for a product of domestic origin, delivery service to home, and small-packaged food sales, were derived. On the other hand, the concept of some subjects differed depending on the household income and specifically for the physical accessibility concept. This showed that the close distance factor from a grocery store at home might not apply to older adults in low-income households in Korea. Conclusions: This study found that five dimensions of the food environment suggested by previous studies could also be applied to vulnerable older adults in Korea. On the other hand, the socioeconomic characteristics of individuals and households would affect the perspectives of their local food environments differently. The findings of this study could help in the development of tools for evaluating the community food environment.

• 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.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.332-339
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare depression, somatoform disorders, and quality of life among older adults. Methods: Samples of 280 community-dwelling Korean older adults were included. The age range of the participants was 60 to 90 years (average $72.6{\pm}6.4$). The participants were assigned to one of two groups based on reported scores on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index from September 2006 to March 2007. The two groups were designated as "poor sleepers"and "good sleepers". A T-test was used to compare depression, somatoform disorders and quality of life between the two groups. Results: Forty-six percent of participants reported scores that indicated they were poor sleepers. Poor sleepers reported significantly higher depression scores (p<.001), higher somatoform disorders scores (p<.001), lower for each SF-36 quality of life dimension, and lower mental and physical health summary scores (p<.001) than the reported scores of those participants who were classified as good sleepers. Conclusion: Older adults with poor sleep patterns are more likely to report higher depression, more somatoform disorders and a lower quality of life. Additional research is needed to identify the appropriate nursing interventions aimed at improving sleep quality, depression symptoms, somatoform disorders and the quality of life.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.780-787
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine activities of daily living (ADL) of older adults admitted to Korean long-term care hospitals (LTCHs), and to explore the patient and organizational factors that have an impact on the ADL of this population. Methods: A secondary analysis of the Korean minimum data set (K-MDS) of patients (N=14,369) and of the profiles of LTCHs (N=358) from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service was done between January and July 2008. The outcome variable was ADL score 6 months after baseline assessment. Multi-level linear regression was employed to explore the patient and organizational factors that affected ADL scores. Results: Of the patients, 45.4% had a baseline ADL score of between 31 and 40, with a score of 40 indicating that the patient was entirely dependent for all items. None of the organizational characteristics were significantly associated with effects on the ADLs of older adults who had been in a LTHC for at least 6 months. However, patient characteristics, such as age, baseline ADL, frequency of physical therapy, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pressure ulcers, and having a tube or catheter, were significantly associated with ADL 6 months after baseline. Conclusion: In order to maintain and improve the ADL of older adults in LTCHs, we should develop strategies to prevent urinary and fecal incontinence, pressure ulcers, unnecessary tubes or catheters, providing adequate physical therapy. Additional studies should include more detailed information regarding nursing staff, including RN hours for direct care, education level and turnover.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.347-355
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• 2018

본 연구는 우리나라 노인을 대상으로 시행된 웃음치료의 융합적 메타분석을 통해, 노인우울 감소 효과크기를 확인하고, 노인의 우울감소를 위한 웃음치료의 중재특성과 경향을 파악하기 위하여 실시된 융합적 연구이다. 10개의 데이터베이스 검색을 통해 확인한 486개 문헌 중 선정기준에 부합하는 20문헌을 최종 선정하였다. SIGN의 도구를 이용하여 문헌의 질평가를 시행하였으며 CMA 3.0을 활용하여 자료를 분석하였다. 노인우울에 대한 웃음치료의 전체효과크기는 중간크기로 나타났으며 (SMD=-0.57, 95% CI: -0.70~-0.44, p<.001), 작은 크기의 이질성을 보였다($I^2=18%$). 하위그룹 분석에서 재가노인, 통합군, 4-6주 중재군, 집단중재군의 효과가 더 컸다. 본 융합연구의 결과를 활용하여 효과적인 웃음치료 프로그램 구성을 도모할 수 있을 것이며, 추후 노인요양시설 노인을 대상으로 한 반복연구와 무작위배정 실험연구가 더 필요하다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.139-148
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• 2012

Purpose: A study was designed to compare heart rate variability (HVR) of older adults with postprandial hypotension (PPH) with older adults with no PPH. Methods: The samples were community-dwelling older adults (${\geq}$ 60 years old) with PPH (n=35) and without PPH (n=35). HRV was measured by 10 minutes of electrocardiography using Physiolab 400 and analyzed in time domain (SDNN) and with power spectral analysis in frequency domain (TP, LF, HF, LF/HF). Blood pressure was measured every 15 minutes before and until 120 minutes after the meal. Results: All HRV parameters were lower in the PPH group compared to those with no PPH. Specifically the measures of SDNN, TP, LF, and LF/HF of the PPH group were significantly lower (U=385.0, $p$=.008; U=361.0, $p$=.003; U=375.0, $p$=.005; U=368.0, $p$=.004, respectively). Further, the LF and LF/HF of SBP (${\geq}140$ mmHg) group and the LF/HF of DBP (${\geq}$ 90 mmHg) group were significantly lower ($x^2$=6.33, $p$=.042; $x^2$=33.10, $p$ <.001; $x^2$=11.03, $p$=.004, respectively). Conclusion: These findings indicate that the autonomic nervous functions in persons with PPH are less activated than those persons with no PPH. The findings contribute to an understanding of HRV and the association of autonomic nervous function with the mechanism of PPH.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.691-700
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• 2016

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a computerized cognitive training on older adults affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in terms of cognitive function, depression, self-esteem, and activities of daily living (ADL). Methods: This study used a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. A total of 53 older adults who reside in long-term care facilities were recruited, 26 subjects for an experimental group and 27 subjects for a control group. A computerized cognitive training was performed for 20~40 minutes/day, three days/week for ten weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 21.0 with $x^2$ test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test. Results: Scores of MMSE (t=3.30, p=.002), depression (t=-2.15, p=.036), and self-esteem (t=2.76, p=.008) were significantly better in the experimental group than the control group. However, the difference in ADL (t=-1.01, p=.316) was not significant between the two groups. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the computerized cognitive training can be used as an effective nursing intervention to improve cognitive function and self-esteem and lower depression among older adults with MCI.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.184-194
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a diabetes management self-efficacy scale for older adults (DMSES-O). Methods: A preliminary DMSES-O of 22 items was derived from a literature review and seven domains of self-management behaviors. Content validity was confirmed by experts in diabetes self-management education. To test the reliability and validity of the DMSES-O, data were collected from 150 older adults with type 2 diabetes. The data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, and Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ and Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated. Results: From the exploratory factor analysis, 17 significant items in six subscales were derived. Factors derived were named "problem solving for hypoglycemia and self-monitoring blood glucose," "problem solving for hyperglycemia," "coping with psychological distress and taking medication," "reducing risks of diabetes complications," "appropriate exercise," and "healthy eating." The criterion-related validity of the DMSES-O was established by its correlation with the Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities Questionnaire. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$, a measure of internal consistency, was .84 for the overall scale and ranged from .54 to .80 for the subscales. Conclusion: The DMSES-O is a reliable and valid instrument to measure selfefficacy for diabetes self-management among older adults.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.29-45
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• 2005

우리나라는 2000년에 65세 이상의 노인인구가 전체 인구의 $7.2\%$를 차지하여 고령화사회가 되었고, 2019년에는 2배인 $14.4\%$에 달하여 고령사회가 될 것으로 예상하고 있다. 고령자는 신체기능의 저하 등에 의해 재해발생 시에 정확하고 신속한 판단과 행동을 하지 못할 가능성이 높으므로 고령화가 진전될수록 화재 등 각종 재해로 인한 고령자의 인명피해가 증가할 것이다. 고령자의 화재 등 재해로 인한 희생을 줄이기 위해서 고령자 등 재해약자관련 소방방재대책 추진, 화재로 인한 인명피해 최소화대책 추진, 농촌지역 소방력 보강 및 소방서비스확대, 소방방재 정보제공 및 홍보기능의 강화, 새로운 연계활동 발굴(우편집배원 및 사회복지사의 119요원화), 소방공무원 보강 및 장비의 경량화 등의 정책을 제언한다.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.127-146
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• 2013

최근 노인 자살이 심각한 사회문제가 되면서 노인 자살예방을 위한 학문적 실천적 노력이 절실히 요구되고 있다. 노인 자살의 위험요인 파악에 치중한 기존 연구와 달리, 본 연구는 내부자 시각에서 자살행동을 극복하게 도움이 되는 것을 살펴보고자 하였다. 본 질적 연구의 목적은 자살시도 후 노인의 삶이 어떻게 전개되며 무엇이 이들에게 삶의 희망을 주는지에 관해 이해하는 것이다. 중심주제분석(thematic analysis)방법을 활용하여 자살시도 노인 35명과의 심층면담 및 연구노트를 통해 얻은 자료를 분석하였다. 연구 결과에 의하면, 참여자의 '다시 살아보자'의 경험은 마음 기울기의 방향과 깊은 관련이 있다. 또한 그 경험은 생각의 전환과 행동이 수반되는 과정이며, 자살행동을 저지하는 요인과 힘을 내서 살게 하는 요인들이 함께 작동한다. 연구 결과를 바탕으로 보호요인 향상에 초점을 맞춘 노인 자살예방을 제언하였다. 그것은 일상의 소소함을 회복시키는 개입, 사회적 지지망을 돈독하게 하는 개입, 강점관점에 따른 개입, 그리고, 자기 의지를 세우게 하는 마음지원 개입이다.