• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.138-147
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• 2016

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the experiences of participation in community leisure programs among older adults. Methods: Data were collected using face-to-face interviews with nine older adults participated in community leisure programs and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis. Results: Seven themes emerged from the data: 1) A deep regret not learned, 2) unboring life, 3) living together, 4) having a happy life, 5) gaining recognition from family members, 6) cherishing their own lives, and 7) living for others. Conclusion: Findings indicate that there is a need for health professionals to understand meanings of participation in community leisure programs before planning community senior programs. More studies are needed to develop community leisure programs for older adults' health promotion in community health centers.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.1-7
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• 2008

Purpose: Examination of the effects of auricular acupressure therapy on insomnia of Taeumin in elderly women. Methods: Fifty-six women over 65 yr-of-age (experimental group n=28, control group n=28) residing in Seoul or Gyung-gi province participated in the study, which used an unequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Data collected from May, 2007 to May, 2008 was analyzed by SPSS Ver. 16. Results: Auricular acupressure was associated with better sleep state and self-reported satisfaction of sleep as compared with the control group. Conclusions: Aricular acupressure therapy can be beneficial in relief of insomnia in elderly women.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.36-42
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the level of job stress and to determine factors influencing job stress among nurses currently under Academic Credit Bank (ACB) system. Methods: The participants were 153 nurses who has taken courses of ACB system. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires and then analyzed with t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression with SPSS/WIN 18.0. Results: The score of job stress showed significant differences according to age, marital status, total period of clinical career, and nursing unit. Job stress had significant negative correlation to professional self-concept and organizational commitment. The factors influencing job stress were marital status, professional self-concept, and organizational commitment. Conclusion: The results suggest that various factors should be considered in development and implementation of programs to reduce the job stress of nurses currently under ACB system.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.48-56
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• 2011

Purpose: This study explored the health-related information of international students in Korea. Methods: Data were collected from 112 international students of 4 universities in P city regarding perceived health belief, health status, health habits, health management and medical costs. Results: International students in Korea perceived that their health belief was good and most of them belonged to healthy group. Also they reported good health habits and less severe physical complaints which can be easily treated. However, the portion of underweight or obese was large and physical complaints were frequent. Conclusion: To promote health of international students, nurses in university or community should develop appropriate programs to improve health habits and to access to health care services.

• Korean Journal of Adult Nursing
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.540-545
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare level of functional independence and its correlates among community-dwelling older adults in rural areas between South Korea and the United Sates. Methods: The study employed a comparative and correlational design. Data were collected from 198 community-dwelling older adults in rural areas (South Korea=100, & US = 98). Functional independence, cognitive function, obesity and general characteristics were measured. Results: From both countries, approximately fifteen percent of older adults living independently had cognitive problems without any treatments. Among Korean older adults functional independence was associated with a number of chronic diseases and aging while in the United States the participants had a negative correlation with obesity and aging. Conclusion: For Korean older adults in rural areas, nurses should focus on monitoring older adults' abilities to manage chronic illness and designing self-management programs while in the United States the focus should be on healthy lifestyle programs about exercise and diet to increase functional independence.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.56-61
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the ADL and IADL of elderly in home. Method: This was a descriptive study. Data were collected from convenient samples of 76 elderly in home using ADL and IADL scales among MDS-HC V2.0 instrument from October to November. The data were analyzed using SPSS/Win 12.0 with frequency, t-test, and ANOVA at a significant level of=.05. Result: The elderly in home had performance with difficulty at bathing, locomotion outside of home, and transfer. On the other hand, the elderly in home had performance with easy at mobility in bed, dressing lower body and eating. Relation to the IADL the elderly in home had performance with difficulty at transportation, shopping, and managing finance. Conclusion; Based on the results, it is necessary to develop of a nursing intervention program and rehabilitation plan for the bathing and locomotion of the elderly in home.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.85-93
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was designed to assess the degree of Yangsaeng (oriental health care regimen) and happiness of nurses who work in small and medium-sized of hospitals and to identify correlations of between variables in Korea. Methods: Participants were 131 nurses in hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggido. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe's test, multiple regression and Cronbach's ${\alpha}$. Results: Mean scores were 2.99 (5 point scale) for Yangsaeng and 4.64 (7 point scale) for happiness. Yangseang positively correlated with happiness (r=.463, p<.001). Job satisfaction was a significantly correlated with Yangsaeng and happiness. Yangsaeng, job satisfaction and age explained 28.0% of happiness. Conclusion: We found Yangsaeng could improve happiness. Therefore, Yangsaeng could be recommended as a way of promoting health and happiness.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.94-102
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed to explore elderly women's experience and meaning of Dan Jeon Breathing. Methods: Ten elderly women who have practiced Dan Jeon Breathing over 3 months participated in this study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews from participants from May 2012 to January 2013. Data were analyzed with a phenomenological method outlined by Colaizzi (1978). Results: A total of 153 significant statements were extracted from the data resulting in nine themes and five theme clusters. Theme clusters were: "mind-body intervention for old age", "a happy life in old age", "getting better with great efforts", "did not meet their expectations", and "delay at aging process". Conclusion: This study provides us with an understanding on process of elderly women's experiences practicing Dan Jeon Breathing in maintaining and promoting health. Therefore, it is recommended for elderly women who want to maintain health and longevity perform Dan Jeon Breathing as a mind-body nursing intervention.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.57-62
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a mixture of ARL oils, Agastache rugosa, Rosemarinu officinalis, and Lavandula angustifolia on atopic dermatitis (AD) model on NC/Nga mice. Methods: Twenty-four, 6 week-NC/Nga mice were assigned to a control group (C, n=8), an AD-induced group (E, n=8), and an ARL oil-treated group (E, n=8) that had two treatments per day for 6 days. Epidermis thickness, total amount of collagen and expression of TGF-${\beta}$ in the AD induced mice were measured. Results: The ARL oil-treated group showed a significantly decreased epidermis thickness, and a greater amount of collagen and expression of TGF-${\beta}$ compared with the AD-induced group. Conclusison: ARL oil may be a putative resources for care or treatment of AD in the view of nursing intervention.

• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.150-158
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• 2013

Purpose: To investigate the impact of psychological well-being on psycho-social in the elderly and middle aged Adults. Methods: A sample of the 209 elderly and 181 middle aged adults. Data analysis was done by pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression. Results: First, there were significant differences between the groups in gender, religion, education, marital status, occupation and family coresidence in homogeneity tests. Second, psychological well-being, hope, self-esteem, depression and life satisfaction were significantly correlated each other in the both groups. Third, there were significant differences in psychological well-being, hope, self-esteem and depression between two groups. For middle aged adults self-esteem was influencing most in psychologic well-being while hope affected most for the elderly. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it is important to improve psychological well-being to prepare successful elderly life.