• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.555-564
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the oral health assessment and satisfaction according to recognition and beneficiary oral health projects for oral health promotion of the elderly. Methods: The subjects were elderly over 65 years old in Jeonbuk province. The study instrument was structured questionnaire including general characteristics, oral care condition, recognition of project, satisfaction of project, geriatric oral health assessment index, life satisfaction. For data analysis, the study used independent t-test, one way ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis. Results: The subjects of this study were well aware of the perceived health status of oral health projects. Satisfaction scaling project was the highest in the satisfaction of the received projects. People who recognized the oral health project had a high oral health assessment index. People who benefit from oral health project showed higher satisfaction in life. Conclusions: As for the elderly's perception on oral health care, they showed higher oral health assessment index and life satisfaction.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.16 no.11
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• pp.401-409
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors influencing the regional differences and the denture use behavior after the elderly denture health insurance benefits for the elderly over 65 years old in Seoul and Gangwon provinces. The data was used in the "2015 Community Health Survey". The results of the study are as follows; 1) There is a significant difference in denture use among elderly in Seoul and elderly in Gangwon area. 2) There is significant differences in denture use among the elderly in the Gangwon area. According to the age, household income, basic living conditions, occupation, education level and subjective oral health, There is significant differences in all of 2 areas. 3) Some 16.6% of the elderly in Seoul and some 22.3% of the elderly in Gangwon province answered 'yes'. The reasons for not having the required dental care were the most economical reasons in all of 2 areas. Therefore, the elderly denture health insurance benefit project considering various aspects is necessary.

• 가정의 벗
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• v.37 no.11 s.435
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• pp.24-25
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• 2004

대한가족보건복지협회 광주.전남지회는 시$\cdot$도민의 삶의질 향상과 건전한 가정생활을 영위 할 수 있도록 가족보건의원과 성폭력상담실, 노인복지센터 등을 운영하고 있다. 가족보건의원에서는 최신의료장비를 갖추고 분만,산부인과,내과,비뇨기과,방사선과,각종 건강 검진사업을 실시하고 있다. 성폭력상담실은 성상담 및 성폭력피해자 성(性)클리닉과 각계층의 성교육도 실시하고 있다. 노인복지센터는 관내 65세 이상 독거노인들을 대상으로 주간보호

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.1342-1349
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• 2013

This study was performed to investigate the factors which impact on the health-related quality of life of young-old(65-69 yr), old-old(70-79 yr), and oldest-old(80 yr or above) women in vulnerable elderly received home care service from public health centers in B city. The data were collected from 383 elderly women using structured questionnaires from September to November, 2010. Multiple regression with the SPSS WIN 18.0 program were used to analyze the data. There were statistically significant differences among young-old, old-old, and oldest-old women regarding the health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, cognitive function, frail condition. The models including life satisfaction, frail condition, cognitive function, perceived health status, number of chronic diseases were explained variance of the health-related quality of life elderly women differently like 42.8% of young-old, 28.9% of old-old, and 31.5% of oldest-old. Finally, frail condition and life satisfaction were predictors in explaining the level of health-related quality of life among vulnerable old women regardless of age. Based on the findings of the study, health promotion programs should be developed to improve health-related quality of life of vulnerable aged women according to age differences.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.91-103
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• 2023

Objectives: This case study was conducted to assess changes in the concentration of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) of older adults following home oral health care interventions based on community care. Methods: The participants were three elderly people with the halitosis. An oral health intervention programs including oral massage, oral hygiene care, and oral muscle training strenghtening were conducted for 12 weeks. Halitosis was measured using an oral malodor-checking device. Results: The program showed positive effects on changes in halitosis. The concentration of VSCs of the first case decreased rapidly from 44.5 Refres Oral Volume (ROV) on pre-test to 15.5 ROV on the first post-test. In the second case, the score decreased from 14.5 ROV on pre-test to 12 ROV on 2nd post-test. In the third case, the score decreased slightly from 6.5 ROV on pre-test to 6 ROV on the first post-test. Conclusions: Oral health care interventions contributed to decreasing the concentration of VSCs and improving the quality of life of older adults. The active promotion and customization of these programs are required.

• 건강소식
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• v.16 no.10 s.167
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• pp.2-5
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• 1992

날로 각박해져가는 사회분위기 속에서 가장 외로움을 많이 느끼는 사람들은 역시 불우한 환경에 처한 사람들, 특히 사회복지시설에 수용되어 있는 사람들일 것이다. 이들에게는 산다는 것, 생활한다는 것 자체가 커다란 짐일 수 밖에 없다. 이런 상황 속에서, 인간에게 가장 중요하다고 할 수 있는 "건강문제"는 부차적인 것으로 밀려나게 마련이다. 이처럼, 어려운 시대를 함께 살고있는 불우한 이웃을 위해 한국건강관리협회 대구지부가 사회복지시설 수용자의 건강관리를 위한 무료검진을 실시해 눈길을 모은다. 지난 7월말부터 8월초까지 실시된 무료순회검진을 통해 1천여명의 대구시내시설 아동ㆍ노인들이 검사를 받았고, 대구지부는 앞으로도 이같은 사회복지사업을 계속 펴나갈 계획이라고 밝혔다.

• 한국노년학
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.1209-1228
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• 2011

The study is set out to examine the degree of on the life satisfaction and policy effects of the job creation project for the participating elderly The Subject of the study were 950 elderly people patrici parted In the job·creation project for the elderly in the aged welfare agency in the Seoul. For data analysis, SPSS15.0 for window program was utilized. The primary findings from the research can be summarized as follows. It was found that as for the participating reasons for the creation project most have responded to coding the living expenses; followed by the a sense of fulfillment by work, maintain health, not wanting to burden their children, society participating. After examining the difference in the personal effects felt by the elderly after participating in the job creation project by participation type, it revealed that the elderly who has participated in the job creation project has responded to the improved mental health, followed by the mental steadily and the alleviation of Ioneliness, in the order given for the personal effects. but the analysis on the social effects of the job creation project for the elderly by the participation type showed that the most elderly participating in the thought the promotion of social participating as the social effects of the job crenation project. The analysis on the degree of on the life satisfaction for the job creation project were effects policy. It is safe to say in order to raise the degree of satisfaction and vitalize the job creation project for the elderly, more realistic job creation project which reflects the characteristics of each type and various demands of the elderly would be essential.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.255-261
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• 2006

The purpose of This study was to survey the present state and prospect of geriatric denture prosthetic dentistry among community dental hygienists in Korea. Questionnaires about the present state and prospect of geriatric denture prosthetic dentistry were distributed to the community dental hygienists in Korea, July 2006. Collected questionnaires from 89 cases were analyzed. All collected data were analyzed using the SPSS program. The significance of differences among groups were assessed using chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. The results of this study were summarized as follows: The public relations of the geriatric denture prosthetic dentistry were enforced good, mainly by village offices. Appointed dental clinics made a production of full dentures connecting in Korean Dental Association. Above findings suggest that further study about the present state and prospect of geriatric denture prosthetic dentistry is necessary in improving the oral health related quality of life in elders.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.8 no.6
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• pp.941-947
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• 2013

This study is to provide basic data on the jobs program to identify the relevance of the professional activities and quality of life of the elderly and the elderly, were performed using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.. Survey population of 1,472 patients were 65 years of age or older. The survey method, t-test, ANOVA and multilevel regression analysis was used. This study result of quality of life of elderly people with a job, unemployed elderly people appeared to be higher than the quality of life(${\beta}=0.041$, p=0.000). In work mode regular workers was an average of 0.93 points((p=0.005), in working hour full-time average 0.91 points(p=0.079), in job classification professional average 0.91 points(p=0.044) the higher the quality of life. Elderly business jobs, there is a need to improve the quality of life of the elderly to consider the results of this study work business.

• Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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• v.41 no.3
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• pp.129-139
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• 2016

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors and frailty level in the frail elderly receiving home visiting health care services. Methods: The subjects were 177 frail elders aged over 65 registered in the home visiting health care services of three public health centers in Daegu. The data collection was performed from June 9 to June 24, 2015. This study used descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, scheffe test and stepwise multiple regression by SPSS Win 18.0 program. Results: The mean of the frailty score was 10.05 (${\pm}4.52$). Age and life satisfaction were the significant factors related to the frailty score in frail elderly. Health promotion behavior, empowerment, social participation and perceived health status had a negative correlation with the frailty score. Thirty seven point four percent of the variance in the frailty score can be explained by perceived health status (${\beta}=-0.398$, p<0.001), health promotion behavior (${\beta}=-0.251$, p<0.001) and age (${\beta}=0.232$, p<0.001)(Cum $R^2=0.374$, F=25.744, p<0.001). Perceived health status was the most important factor related to the frailty score in our study. Conclusions: An integrative care program which includes these significant variables of subjects is essential to prevent the deterioration of frailty in frail elderly.