• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.12 no.11
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• pp.487-497
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• 2014

This study was to examine the effect of the Self-efficacy Promotion Exercise Program to the elderly hypertensive with Stage 1. This research was the quasi-experimental study. The Self-efficacy Promotion Exercise Program combined to Aerobic exercise which is incrementally at a level of 40~60% HRmax and the source of the Self-efficacy Promotion Exercise. This research was carried out to experimental(33 patients) and control(32 patients), 60 minutes per day, 3 times a week for 12 weeks. The Self-efficacy Promotion Program was effect on enhancing the general(p<.001) and exercise self-efficacy(p<.001), the self-care behaviors(p<.001) and decreasing the systolic blood pressure(p<.001) to the elderly hypertensives. The 12 weeks Self-efficacy Promotion Exercise Program will be considering to useful for various care settings to the elderly hypertensives.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.11 no.11
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• pp.643-650
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• 2013

This study was conducted to examine the effects of low-density exercise on physical and psychological function of the frail elderly. The research design was nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, x2-test, Mann-Whitney U test and Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ with SPSS/Win 17.0 program. There was a significant improvement in Lt. Grip strength(U=56.00, p<.000), Rt. Grip strength(U=40.00, p<.000), TUG(U=95.00, p<.022), Depression(U=94.00, p<.011) in the experimental group compared to the control group. The low-density exercise program showed the effects to improve the physical and psychological functions of the frail elderly. In recommendation, this exercise program could be utilized as a health promoting program for the frail elderly.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.21 no.10
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• pp.1443-1451
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to observe self-reliance fitness and growth hormones in obese elderly women. Twenty-four females over the age of 65 years, who did not exercise regularly, were chosen as test subjects. All subjects were evaluated pre- and post-test. The results of this study were as follows; Results related to the experimental group revealed that there were statistically significant differences between the mean scores pre- and post-test in self-reliance fitness. Results related to the experimental group revealed that there were statistically significant differences between the mean scores pre- and post-test in growth hormone. Overall, participation in a 12-week combined exercise program had a positive impact on the self-reliance fitness and growth hormone in the obese elderly women. Based on the results of this study, obese elderly women are encouraged to participate in a combined exercises program on a regular basis.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.361-368
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to identify influence that integrated PNF(IPNF) on sprinter and skater pattern exercise had an effect on static and dynamic balance in chronic low back pain elderly adult. The subjects of this study were 34 and they were divided into two groups: IPNF exercise group(n=17), swiss ball exercise group(n=17). They were measured static balance ability using Good Balance System (GBS) and dynamic balance ability using functional reaching test(FRT) and timed up and go (TUG) during pre and post exercise. The results of this study were significant differences in groups about pre and post static and dynamic balance tests the greater part(p<.05). There were significant differences in groups according to exercises(p<.05). The above results from this study indicated that integrated patterns of PNF have improved the static and dynamic balance ability. This study will be enough to provide the basic raw material using a integrated PNF.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.17 no.9
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• pp.464-471
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• 2016

To investigate the effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in both elderly and younger patients with myocardial infarction (MI). Of the MI patients who received hospital-based CR between February 2012 and December 2015, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who continued a follow-up through the outpatient clinic. A total of 46 patients (18 elderly patients (${\geq}60years$) and 28 younger patient (< 60)) were included in this study. The subjects visited the clinic to perform aerobic exercises with ECG monitoring based on their initial exercise tolerance test outcome. The exercise capacity was measured by symptom-limited exercise tests before and after hospital-based CR. Before CR, the elderly group had a significantly lower exercise capacity in peak VO2, METs, anaerobic threshold, exercise time, respiratory exchange ratio (RER) than the younger group. After CR, elderly groups showed a significantly improved exercise capacity in exercise time, HRmax, HRrest, peak VO2, METs, anaerobic threshold, and RER. Both elderly and younger groups showed similar improvement of cardiopulmonary exercise capacity after hospital-based CR. There is a very low cardiac rehabilitation participation and referral rates with MI patients in Korea. It is considered necessary to further expand the participation of cardiac rehabilitation in elderly MI patients.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.265-274
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• 2021

The Purpose of this paper was to explore the effect of hearing impairment on HRQOL in Korean elders. We carry out a cross-sectional analysis using nationally representative data from the KNHANES, 2016-2018. The survey was conducted on 4,754 elders who responded to questions about hearing impairment. Quality of life was compared between hearing impaired elders and elders with no hearing impairment using the t-test and chi-square test, and factors related to quality of life were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression using SPSS version 22.0. There was significant difference in quality of life between hearing impaired elders and elders with no hearing impairment. Walking exercise were identified as factors related to quality of life in elders with hearing impairment, while marriage status, walking exercise and limited movement were found to be related to quality of life among elders with no hearing impairment. In order to improve the HRQOL of elders with hearing impairment, multidisciplinary efforts and development of educational programs are required.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.533-539
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• 2024

This study investigated the effects of two exercise programs, which include exercise methods to increase muscle strength, balance, and endurance, on the balance ability and fall efficacy of elderly people, and the differences in effects according to preference. Twenty-one elderly people were divided into a group using assistive devices using elastic bands (Experimental Group 1) and a group using the body (Experimental Group 2) and an exercise program was conducted for 4 weeks. The single leg stand (SLS) and functional reach test (FRT) were used to evaluate the elderly's balance ability, and the fall efficacy scale (FES) was used to evaluate the degree of fear of falling. A pre-evaluation was conducted after a 2-week integrated exercise program, and a post-evaluation was conducted after applying the exercise program for 4 weeks. In the study results, within-group SLS, FRT, and FES analyzes all showed statistically significant improvement in the post-assessment compared to the pre-assessment. However, there were no significant differences in the comparison between groups regarding exercise program and between groups according to preference. In conclusion, in order to increase the balance ability and fall efficacy of the elderly, an exercise program must be applied, and it is necessary to use a program that is easy to apply and includes exercise methods that the elderly can easily perform.

• 한국노년학
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.641-652
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of visual-motor integration (VMI) in elderly patient with diabetes mellitus(DM). Male elderly (from 65 to 70 years old) with DM and non-DM disease were participated in this study. Participants were divided into three group (n=30 in each group): the control group, non-DM group, and DM group. Data were collected through VMI-3R questionnaires and interviews. Statistical differences among groups were determined by one-way ANOVA followed by Duncan Post-hoc test and results were expressed the mean ± S.D. or percentage (%). The present results showed that the score of both VMI 24 and VMI 50 in DM group were statistically lower than both the control and Non-DM groups. Also, the lower rate of correct and higher rate of error in VMI-3R was observed in DM group compared to both the control and Non-DM groups. The item analysis of VMI-3R revealed that the most higher rate of error was observed in item 24 in all groups. Based on these results, this study suggests that DM might aggravate the function of visual-motor integration in male elderly.

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.114-123
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• 2020

The present study aimed the effects of power resistance training(PRT) on fitness, muscle mass and short physical performance battery(SPPB) elderly women. Thirty older woman(aged 70 over years) were divided in two groups : PRT(n=15) and traditional resistance training(TRT)(n=15). The volunteers trained three times a week, during 12weeks. Both groups performed an equal work output with load red color thera-band. Three sets of twelve repetitions of each exercise were performed with rest intervals of 60s between sets. According to the results. Main fitness were significantly difference in grip strength(TRT) and cardiopulmonary. Muscle was not significantly difference. And Timed up and go and 400m walking(TRT) were significantly difference. There is sufficient effects on between training method in fitness, SPPB but PRT training may yield better results compared with TRT.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.8 no.11
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• pp.1777-1784
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was Changes of body composition and vascular flexibility check according to Pilates Mat exercise in elderly Women and in future, Exercise programs for seniors health promotion as evidence when tried to utilize. Female 30 elderly patients classified into the control group and the exercise group, who was conducted Pilates Mat exercise was gradually intensity applied for 60 minutes, three times per 1week, a total of 12 weeks. The following were result the study. Body composition showed statistically significant increased(p<.01) in skeletal muscle and body fat rates was decreased(p<.01), and there was no statistically significant difference in body fat mass. Vascular flexibility showed systolic pressure was statistically significant decreased(p<.01) and peripheral pulse pressure were statistically significant decreased(p<.01), and there was no statistically significantly difference in diastolic pressure and aorta pulse pressure. As a result of all these, it was judged that a positive effect for body composition, and vascular flexibility after pilates mat exercise in 12 weeks.