• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2011

Purpose: This study has been performed to identify the correlation between depression and physical fitness of the elderly women living in a rural area. Methods: The target people were chosen and visited on February, 2011. We could meet them at a community health center in Jeonnam. The questionnaire answered by 321 was conducted to figure out the degree of depression. Also, physical fitness using senior fitness test was measured. This study was analyzed using $x^2$ test, Fisher exact test, t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient by SAS program. Results: It was analyzed that distribution of depression was 31.9%, and depression was correlated with upper flexibility (p<.001). There was no significant relation to physical fitness by depression except weight (p=.039) and back scratch (p=.007) as well. Conclusion: These results can not only contribute to understanding of the depression of the elderly women, but also suggest that depression prevention program is necessary for them.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.345-354
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a low intensity exercise program with telephone coaching on the physical fitness and physiological index of elderly women who are receiving home visiting health program. Methods: This study was conducted using a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The participants were 53 senior citizens. The subjects (15) in experimental group 1 performed only a low-intensity exercise program and the subjects (16) in experimental group 2 performed a low intensity exercise program with telephone coaching for 16 weeks. The low intensity exercise program consisted of muscle strength band exercise, stretching, and hand exercise using balls. Results: There were statistical differences in the right grip strength (p=.030), left grip strength (p=.035), raising behind of right arm (p=.046), raising behind of left arm (p=.045), postprandial blood sugar (p=.021), body mass index (p=.029). Conclusion: The low intensity exercise program with telephone coaching is recommended as a physical fitness and physiological index for elderly women in a home visiting health program.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of rhythmic exercise program on perceived health status, depression, life satisfaction and physical strength in elderly. Method: A convenience sample of 20 elderly, participated in the study from a community health center located in an urban city, South Korea. SPSS/WIN 17.0 was used for descriptive analysis, paired t-test and Pearson correlation. Results: After 8 weeks exercise program, perceived health status (t=0.48, p<.001), depression (t=-0.93, p=.001), life satisfaction (t=1.01, p=.002 and physical strength (t=1.70, 0.70, 0.72, all p<.001) in elderly were significantly improved. Three were significant correlations between depression and perceived health status (r=-.63, p=.004) and life satisfaction (r=-.70, p=.001). Conclusion: Further are warranted to validate the effects of a rhythmic exercise program for the elderly in a larger sample.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.391-402
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• 2009

Purpose: This study was to show the effects of a Physical activity promotion program with tele-coaching on physical fitness (grip strength, static and dynamic equilibrium) and quality of life in the frail elderly. Methods: Data were collected from May 30 to October 19, 2008. The subjects were divided into 2 groups, an experimental group (n=27) and a control group (n=26). The experimental group participated in the Physical activity promotion program, and the control group did not participate in any Physical activity promotion program. Results: The results of this study supported the hypothesis that "the experimental group will have higher physical fitness (right grip strength, left grip strength and static equilibrium except dynamic equilibrium) and quality of life than the control group." Conclusion: Physical activity promotion programs with tele-coaching are strongly recommended as health promotion for the frail elderly.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.165-174
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was done to identify effects of a fall prevention program on physical fitness and psychological functions in community dwelling elders. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out with a nonequivalent control group pre & post-test design. The program, which included exercises and education, consisted of a 12-week group program and an 8-week self-management program using a health calendar. An experimental group (32) and a control group (21) participated. Results: There were significant differences in SPPB (t=-3.92, p<.001), TUG test (t=4.94, p<.001), standing with right leg (t= -3.60, p=.001), standing with left leg (t=-3.74, p<.001), front and rear maximum step length test (t=-4.34, p<.001), right-left maximum step length test (t=-2.65, p=.011), and fall efficacy (t=-2.42, p=.019). Fall efficacy, fear of falling and depression showed significant differences following the 12-week exercise program and 8-week self-management program in the experimental group. Conclusion: Study findings indicate that the fall prevention program is an effective nursing intervention to enhance physical fitness and psychological functions for elders. Using a health calendar, the self-management program was more effective for psychological functions compared to only the group program. Therefore, health providers should develop diversified fall prevention programs which include motivation plans to encourage clients in participating.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.5-16
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to show the effect of walking exercise on physiological index, physical fitness, self-esteem. depression. and life satisfaction in institutionalized elderly women aged over 70. Sample and Method: Data were collected from subjects who consented to participate in this program for eight weeks from the 2nd of July to the 27th of August 2005. The subjects were divided into two groups, 26 subjects in the experimental group who had walking exercise and 30 in the control group who did not have walking exercise. The intensity of the walking exercise allowed 50-65% of the maximum heartbeat. Results: The results of the experiment supported the hypothesis that the experimental group would have higher flexibility, left grip strength, sense of equilibrium, self-esteem and life satisfaction and lower depression than the control group. Conclusion: Walking exercise has the effect of decreasing diastolic blood pressure together with improvement in flexibility, left grip strength, sense of equilibrium, self-esteem, depression and life satisfaction for institutionalized elderly women aged over 70. According to the results presented above, walking exercise can be strongly recommended for improving the health of institutionalized elderly women.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of recreation combined exercise program on body composition, physical fitness and depression in elderly women in rural district over a three-month follow-up period. Methods: Recreation combined exercise program (RCEP) was composed of resistance exercise, walking and recreation activity twice a week. The subjects were 52 divided in to experimental group (n=28) and control group (n=24). Arm curl, chair stand, 2 min step test, back scratch, chair sit and reach were measured as pre- or post-test data. Also, Depression was expressed using geriatric depression scale as pre- or post-test data. $X^2$ test, paired t-test and t-test were performed using SAS program. Results: Arm curl (p=.023), 2 minute step test (p<.001), back scratch (p=.004) and chair sit and reach (p=.024) showed the significant difference in the comparison between groups. Depression showed the significant difference in the comparison between groups (p=.008). Conclusion: These findings indicated the RCEP has positive influence upon increasing the physical fitness and improving the depression level. In conclusion, the regular RCEP will contribute to the improving physical and psychologic aspect in elderly women over the long period.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

Purpose: The study evaluated the effectiveness of health promotion program on the physical fitness and quality of life of elderly women receiving home visiting health care services. Methods: There were 122 elderly women participants. The data were collected between March and December 2019. The participants were provided with the 36-weeks health promotion program consisting of health education, such as nutrition, depression, urinary incontinence, fall, oral care, and exercises, such as stretching, weight-bearing exercise, and elastic resistance training. The balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and quality of life were measured before and after the program. The results were analyzed with paired t-test using the SPSS/WIN 26.0 program. Results: The dynamic balance, muscle strength, flexibility significantly increased. Conclusion: The health promotion program positively affected elderly women in terms of physical fitness, but there are limitations to increasing the quality of life of elderly women. Through this study, it is necessary to be supplemented in improving quality of life of elderly women.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.165-173
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• 2019

본 연구는 노인여성의 사망률 개선을 위한 밴드 서킷 트레이닝의 중재 효과를 구명하여 노인들의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 효과적인 운동 중재 프로그램을 제공하는 데 목적이 있다. 본 연구의 목적을 달성하기 위해서 Y시 소재 만 65세 이상 여성을 대상으로 8주간 밴드 서킷 트레이닝 중재가 노인여성의 밴드 서킷 트레이닝 중재가 노인여성의 Senior Fitness Test(SFT)와 Sitting Rising Test(SRT)에 미치는 영향을 구명하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 밴드 서킷 트레이닝 중재에 따른 노인여성의 기능적 체력(의자에 앉았다 일어서기, 2kg 덤벨 들기, 2분 제자리 걷기, 의자에 앉아 앞으로 숙이기, 등 뒤로 손잡기, 2.44m 왕복걷기)와 Sitting Rising Test(SRT)는 측정시기와 집단 간 통계적으로 유의한 상호작용효과가 나타났으며, 실험집단에서 밴드 서킷 트레이닝 중재 후 긍정적으로 개선된 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 연구결과를 종합해 볼 때 밴드 서킷 트레이닝 중재는 노인들의 사망률과 관련이 있는 기능적 체력과 SRT에 긍정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타나 노인들의 사망률 개선을 통해서 삶의 질 향상을 위한 효과적인 운동 중재 프로그램으로 적용 가능하다고 생각된다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.683-694
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• 2010

본 연구는 아쿠아로빅 운동이 노년 여성에게 미치는 신체적, 심리적 효과를 동시에 관찰함으로써, 노인운동처방에 관한 다각도적인 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 본 연구의 피험자는 I시 Y구 보건소 아쿠아로빅 운동프로그램에 참가를 희망하는 60-70대 노년 여성으로 운동군 25명, 통제군 30명으로 분류하였다. 아쿠아로빅 운동은 8주 동안 주 2회 최대여유심박수 40~70%의 운동강도로 실시하여, 운동 전후의 신체구성, 체력 및 건강관련 삶의 질(SF-36)의 변화를 측정하였다. 아쿠아로빅 운동 전후 신체구성의 체중(p=0.044), 체질량지수(p=0.038) 및 체지방률(p=0.005)의 모든 변인에서 시점에 따라 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 체력변인의 의자에서 일어섰다 앉기, 의자앉아 앞으로 굽히기는 시점에 따라 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았으나, 2분 제자리걷기(p=0.002), 덤벨들기(p=0.005), 등 뒤에서 손잡기(p=0.023), 244cm 왕복걷기(p<0.001)는 시점에 따라 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 건강관련 삶의 질(SF-36)의 신체기능, 신체역할제한, 감정역할제한, 사회적 기능, 정신건강, 피로는 시점에 따라 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았으나, 신체통증(p=0.039)과 일반적인 건강(p=0.024)은 시점에 따라 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 노년 여성에게 있어서 아쿠아로빅 운동은 신체구성의 개선과 체력의 향상을 위한 좋은 운동형태가 될 수 있음을 확인할 수 있었으나, 건강관련 삶의 질(SF-36)에 관하여서는 8가지 요인 중 2가지의 일부 요인에서만 긍정적인 영향이 나타났음을 확인할 수 있었다.