• 산업융합연구
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2023

노인을 위한 문화·여가 활동 서비스에 대한 수요는 늘어나고 있다. 대표적인 문화·여가 활동 중 TV 방송과 온라인 미디어 시청은 빠르게 늘어나고 있으며 실감 영상을 이용한 양질의 서비스 요구도 커지고 있다. 고해상도 디스플레이 장치는 대중화 되어 가격이 예전에 비해 저렴해지고 있으며 다면 영상 구현을 위한 하드웨어도 쉽게 구성할 수 있다. 하지만 노인의 신체적, 정신적 특성이 반영된 고해상도 다면 영상은 보기 쉽지 않다. 이번 연구는 고령층 노인인구를 대상으로 멀티스크린을 이용한 콘텐츠 제작 모델과 접근성이 가능한 촬영 방법을 제시하였다. 본 연구를 바탕으로 실감 영상 기술을 활용한 노인 문화·여가 활동을 위한 다양한 콘텐츠를 적극적으로 개발함으로써 고령 친화 산업 육성에 크게 이바지할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.549-567
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• 2019

본 연구는 노인의 상대적 악력과 인지기능 간 관계를 경제활동과 사회참여가 조절하는지를 규명하는데 목적을 두고 있다. 한국노동연구원에서 실시한 2016년 제 6차 고령화연구패널 자료를 이용하여 65세 이상 노인 가운데 두 손 모두 수술 및 외상 경험이 없고 악력이 측정 가능한 상태인 총 3,376명을 선정하였다. 모든 인구를 대표하기 위해 횡단 가중치를 적용하였고 통제변수, 독립변수, 조절변수와 상호작용항을 투입하여 위계적 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 노인의 상대적 악력이 인지기능에 정적인 관계를 보이고 경제활동과 사회참여도 인지기능에 정적인 관계를 보였다. 또한 노인의 경제활동과 사회참여가 각각 노인의 악력과 인지기능 간의 관계를 조절하는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 악력이 낮더라도 경제활동과 사회참여를 할수록 인지기능에 미치는 부정적인 영향을 완충하는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과는 노인의 인지기능 저하에 대응하기 위한 경제 활동과 사회참여에 따른 활동적 노화의 필요성을 시사한다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.847-859
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• 2019

본 연구는 노인의 가구 소득 수준과 우울증상의 관계에서 나이아신(Niacin)의 조절효과를 증명하는데 목적을 두고 있다. 연구 방법은 보건복지부에서 실시한 2016년 국민건강영양조사 자료에 포함된 65세 이상 노인 총 1,632명을 대상으로 연구를 진행하였다. 통계 분석 방법은 가중치를 적용 후, SPSS 24.0을 이용하여 Two-way ANCOVA를 실시하였다. 연구결과, 가구 소득 수준이 낮을수록 우울증상이 상대적으로 높은 것으로 나타났고 나이아신(Niacin) 섭취량 역시 부족한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 가구소득 수준과 우울증상의 관계에서 나이아신(Niacin)의 조절효과가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 따라서 노인의 가구소득 수준에 따른 우울증상의 차이를 줄이고, 노년기 정신건강 향상을 위해 나이아신(Niacin)과 같은 영양소 섭취의 중재전략의 필요성을 강조한다.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2023

Background: This study investigated the effects of face-to-face and non-face-to-face McKenzie exercises and elastic band strengthening exercises on falls and fitness in older adults. Methods: A total of 44 subjects were divided into a face-to-face group (FG; n=22) and a non-face-to-face group (NFG; n=22) who met older adults. Both groups used McKenzie exercises and strength training with elastic bands The fall efficacy scale (K-FES) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) Pro were used to compare the senior fitness test (SFT). Results: No significant differences were detected between the two groups before the intervention; however, a significant difference was noted in the K-FES scores after the intervention. The change in HbA1c after the intervention was not statistically significant in the FG or the NFG, and no significant difference was detected between the two groups. The change in lower limb muscle strength in the elderly physical fitness test showed no significant difference between the two groups before or after the intervention. The change in upper limb flexibility after the intervention was not significantly different in the FG or NFG, indicating no significant difference between the two groups. The change in the 3-meter round-trip test after the intervention was significantly different in both the FG and NFG groups, but the difference between the groups was not statistically significant. The change in the grip strength test of the dominant hand showed no significant difference after the intervention in the FG or the NFG, and the difference between the FG and NFG groups was not statistically significant. The dominant foot external standing after the intervention was significantly improved in the FG, but no significant difference was detected in the NFG, and the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The study findings revealed that FG and NFG McKenzie exercises and elastic band strengthen exercises were equally effective at preventing falls and improving fitness in older adults.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.378-388
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• 2023

Background: With increasing interest in health in old age, aspects of oral aging are being considered. The Korean Academy of Geriatric Dentistry recently proposed the diagnostic criteria for oral frailty in older adults in Korea. This study aimed to conduct a cross-sectional survey of factors related to oral frailty among community-dwelling older adults and identify differences in oral frailty status according to age and sex. Methods: Among 217 older adults aged ≥60 years who visited a senior center in Wonju, 206 completed all tests for oral frailty. Among them, data from those with a Korean Version of the Modified Barthel Index score ≥90 were used in the final analysis. After evaluating oral frailty diagnostic factors such as chewing ability, occlusal force, tongue pressure, oral dryness, oral cleanliness, and swallowing function, oral hypofunction was determined according to the oral frailty diagnostic criteria. Subsequently, the evaluation results were compared based on sex and age. Results: Significant differences in chewing ability, maximum occlusal pressure, and maximum tongue pressure were observed between sexes. However, these differences did not affect oral frailty diagnosis. All diagnostic factors of oral frailty, except for the risk of oral dryness and swallowing dysfunction, showed significant differences with age. However, no significant difference was observed in the prevalence of oral frailty. Additionally, this study found no relationship between sex and oral frailty factors using the oral frailty diagnostic criteria. However, it also found that age plays a significant role as an oral frailty diagnostic indicator, in addition to oral dryness and swallowing function. Conclusion: Sex and age did not affect oral frailty diagnosis. However, patients' chewing ability, occlusal force, and tongue pressure were affected by sex and age. Therefore, sex and age should be considered when diagnosing and intervening in oral frailty in the future.

• 중환자간호학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.34-47
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• 2023

Purpose : Exercise may prevent the worsening of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and progression of cardiovascular diseases in patients with CKD. This review aims to identify the best type of exercise modality and summarizes the beneficial effects of exercise on physical and renal function among older adults with pre-dialysis CKD. Methods : A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and domestic database was performed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of exercise intervention on older adults with pre-dialysis CKD published until February 2023. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted. The risk of bias was assessed using a Cochrane tool for assessing the risk of bias in RCTs (RoB 2.0). Results : The systematic review included 11 RCTs (n = 591, average age 60.2-76), of which 8 could be included for meta-analysis. Exercise was significant in increasing peak oxygen consumption and knee muscle strength among physical functions, and also in improving glomerular filtration rate among kidney functions. Conclusion : Exercise has beneficial effects on physical and renal function among older adults with pre-dialysis CKD. In the future, it is necessary to verify the effectiveness of exercise by subdividing it by type, intensity, duration, and delivery.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.43-52
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• 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of a 12-week combined cognitive and physical exercise program on cognitive and physical functions in older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Design: A one-group pretest-posttest study. Methods: Twelve participants with MCI engaged in a weekly 60-minute session of combined cognitive and physical exercise program. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), while physical function was evaluated through measures of muscle strength, postural balance, and walking capabilities. Muscle strength assessments included the arm curl test, handgrip strength, and the 5 sit-to-stand test. Postural balance was evaluated using the one-leg stance test, timed up-and-go test, functional reach test, and four square step test. Walking function was analyzed through a gait analysis device. Pre- and post-intervention measurements were compared to determine the effects of the exercise program. Results: The results demonstrated significant improvements in MoCA, arm curl test, timed up-and-go test, walking speed, and cadence following the 12-week intervention (p<0.05). MoCA scores revealed enhanced cognitive performance, while measures of muscle strength, including the arm curl test, exhibited significant changes. Improvements in timed up-and-go test scores indicated enhanced mobility, accompanied by increased walking speed and cadence, as evidenced by gait analysis. Conclusions: This study suggests that a structured 12-week program incorporating both cognitive and physical exercises can lead to meaningful improvements in cognitive and physical functions among older adults with MCI.

• 가정∙방문간호학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.16-29
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• 2024

Purpose: This scoping review aimed to synthesize the characteristics and effects of interventions designed to prevent unintentional home injuries in older adults in Korea. Methods: The review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute protocol. A literature search was performed for studies published between 2001 and 2022 in the DBPia, RISS, KMBase, and NDSL databases. A total of 1,620 studies were identified, and 27 studies were included in the final analysis. Data were analyzed for characteristics of the literature, intervention-related unintentional injury mechanisms, and safety areas. Results: Most selected studies utilized a quasi-experimental design and targeted elderly women. In terms of injury mechanisms, 21 of 27 studies focused on falls, 2 on fire/disaster, 3 on drugs, and 1 on food. The most common preventive intervention for falls was exercise, and its effectiveness was verified using physical safety variables. Interventions in the fire/disaster, drug, and food domains were all educational, and changes in knowledge, behavior, and attitude were verified. Conclusion: This study confirmed the effectiveness of interventions for preventing unintentional injuries in the homes of community-dwelling older adults. These findings can serve as a foundation for developing and implementing unintentional injury prevention interventions at home for community-dwelling older adults. Multidisciplinary research is needed to address multifaceted safety issues by considering the home environment and injury risk factors.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.5295-5302
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• 2016

Objectives: A physically active lifestyle is important for cancer survivors. Therefore, this study was conducted to 1) provide population-based estimates of the prevalence of physical activity and sitting time, and 2) their correlates in Korean cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: This study analyzed a cancer survivor subsample (N=1,482) from 2008-2013 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), data selected with a complex sampling design. Overall and subgroup-specific prevalences of physical activity and sitting time were estimated. Correlates of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity ( MVPA) and sitting time were tested using age-group-specific hierarchical multiple regression models. Results: Overall adherence rate to physical activity guidelines was 34.9% (95% CI=31.5-38.4). Age-group-specific adherence rates were 41.1% (95% CI=36.3-45.9) in adults (30-64 years old), and 25.3% (95% CI=21.0-25.3) in older adults (65 years or older). Adults spent 213.33 minutes (95% CI=172.4-254.3) per week on MVPA and 55.3 minutes (95% CI=36.4-64.6) on sitting time per day. In adults, sitting time was significantly associated with employed status (B=28.0, p=0.046), smoking (B=-47.4, p=0.020), and number of comorbidity conditions (B=-13, p=.037). MVPA was significantly associated with marital status (B=134.9, p<0.001), employment status (B=98.12, p=.046), and years since cancer diagnosis (B=104.7, p=0.015). Older adults spent 162.2 minutes (95% CI=119.5-204.8) per week on MVPA and 63.0 minutes (95% CI=45.0-89.5) on sitting time per day. Their significant correlates were sex (B= -45.2, p=0.014), smoking (B=-70.14, p<0.001), and years since cancer diagnosis (B=37.0, p=0.024). Age (B=5.8, p=0.042) and marital status (B=83.8, p=0.033) were also significantly associated with MVPA in older adults. Conclusion: A majority of Korean cancer survivors do not sufficiently participate in physical activity. In general, older, unhealthier, non-working, and being unmarried were risk factors for physical inactivity. While this study informs public health policy makers and practitioners about physical activity intervention demand for cancer survivors, future investigations should address psychosocial mediators to better inform intervention programs.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.9-19
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 체계적 고찰을 통해 노인의 삼킴 단계별 삼킴 기능을 평가하기 위해 표면 근전도 검사를 적용한 방법을 분석하여, 임상에서 노인의 삼킴 단계를 객관적으로 측정할 수 있도록 돕고자 하였다. 2011 ~ 2021년까지 Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS)를 활용하여 선정기준에 부합하는 연구 7편을 선정하였다. 본 연구 결과, 노인과 성인을 실험군과 대조군으로 나누어서 분석하거나 노인만을 대상으로 삼킴단계를 표면근전도검사를 이용하여 분석하였다. 구강단계와 인두단계의 삼킴을 평가하기 위해 표면 근전도 검사를 사용하였으며, 표면 근전도 부착 부위는 각 단계별 관여하는 삼킴 근육에 부착하였다. 수집된 근전도 데이터는 대역통과필터와 노치필터를 사용하여 필터링되었고, 제곱평균제곱근, 진폭, 최대자발적 수축을 사용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구에서는 표면 근전도 검사가 단계별 삼킴 기능을 객관적이고 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 도구로 사용될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구가 단계별 삼킴기능을 평가하기 위해 표면 근전도 검사를 융합한 다양한 연구를 활성화시킬 수 있기를 기대한다.