• PNF and Movement
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2013

Purpose : This purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of elastic band resistance exercise program in the falls prevention of elderly women. Methods : The subjects of this study, 46 people elderly women who participated in the exercise program of Jeollanamdo Y elderly welfare center were chosen as subjects and use the elastic band resistance exercise program for 12 weeks. Results : There was a significant increase on the physical function and fall efficacy of all the subjects in the experimental group and the control one after the experiment. Furthermore, the experimental group showed more meaningful improvement than the control one. Conclusion : Falls Efficacy of the experimental group before the experiment, after the changes in difference was noted. More results from the 12 weeks of using the elastic band resistance exercise program to increase the efficacy of body functions (power of lower extremity, muscle endurance, flexibility, balance, and agility), and falls efficacy of elderly women is considered as an effective fall prevention exercise program.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2022

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of noninvasive electrical stimulation combined with trunk stabilization exercise on balance and fall risk in patients with stroke. Methods: Twenty-two patients with stroke were enrolled in the study and randomly divided into experimental and control groups, each with 11 patients. noninvasive electrical stimulation combined with trunk stabilization training was applied to the experimental group, and sham noninvasive electrical stimulation combined with trunk stabilization training, to the control group. Both groups were treated for 6 weeks, five times a week for 30 min each time; the balance and fall risk of patients with stroke were measured before and after treatment, and the changes in the two groups were compared and analyzed. Results: The experimental group's left and right weight-bearing indices (affect and non-affect sides) and the front and rear weight-bearing indices, were significantly improved (p<.05, p<.001). when the changes in balance ability between groups were compared before and after treatment. The total fall efficacy score in the experimental group was substantially lower than that in the control group when the changes in fall efficacy score were compared between groups following treatment (p<.001). Conclusion: The improvement in balance and fall risk in patients with stroke can be attributed to using noninvasive electrical stimulation in combination with trunk stabilization training. This clinically helpful treatment method for patients with stroke warrants further promotion and implementation in the clinic.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.167-176
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of anon-contact complex exercise program on muscle strength, fall efficacy, quality of life, and balance ability in older over 65 years of age. Design: A randomized controlled trial Methods: A total of 37 people in older over 65 years of age participated in the study. Random program was conducted and assigned to the experimental group (n=19) and the control group (n=18). Both groups performed the older people welfare center program. In addition, in the experimental group, a non-contact complex exercise program for muscle and balance exercise was performed. All interventions were performed 2 times a week, for a total of 6 weeks. chair stand test (CST), fall efficacy scale (FES), Euro quality of life 5 dimension (EQ-5D), Berg balance scale (BBS), timed up and go test (TUG), Fullerton advanced balance scale (FAB) were measured before and after the intervention to compare their effectiveness. Results: Both groups showed significant differences in CST, FES, EQ-5D, BBS, and TUG before and after intervention (p<0.05). FAB showed significant differences before and after intervention in all items except for FAB 8 and 9 items in the experimental group. In addition, the experimental group showed significant differences in CST, FES, BBS, TUG, FAB (except 1, 7, 8, 9) compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: The non-contact complex exercise program is an effective intervention method that has clinical significance in improving muscle strength, fall efficacy and static and dynamic balance abilities for the older over 65 years of age.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.525-533
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• 2014

Purpose: This study was done to propose and test a predictive model that would explain and predict fall prevention behaviors in postmenopausal women. The health belief model was the theoretical basis to aid development of a nursing intervention fall prevention program. Methods: Data for 421 postmenopausal women were selected from an original data set using a survey design. The structural equation model was tested for 3 constructs: modifying factors, expectation factors, and threat factors. Expectation factors were measured as relative perceived benefit (perceived benefit minus perceived barrier), self-efficacy, and health motivation; threat factors, as perceived susceptibility (fear of falling) and perceived severity (avoiding activity for fear of falling); and modifying factors: level of education and knowledge about fall prevention. Data were analyzed using SPSS Windows and AMOS program. Results: Mean age was 55.7 years (range 45-64), and 19.7% had experienced a fall within the past year. Fall prevention behaviors were explained by expectation and threat factors indicating significant direct effects. Mediating effect of health beliefs was significant in the relationship between modifying factors and fall prevention behaviors. The proposed model explained 33% of the variance. Conclusion: Results indicate that fall prevention education should include knowledge, expectation, and threat factors based on health belief model.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.103-113
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• 2019

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if virtual reality-based exercise was effective in balance, gait, and falls efficacy in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). METHODS: Thirty patients with PD were assigned randomly to the experimental (n=15) or control groups (n=15). The experimental group performed virtual reality-based exercise and the control group underwent conventional physical therapy for 30minutes, five times per week for four weeks. A force platform system, the Korean version of the Berg Balance Scale (K-BBS), the six-minute walking test (6MWT), and the Korean Version of the Falls Efficacy Scale (K-FES) were used to evaluate balance, gait, and falls efficacy. Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to examine the within- and between-group differences after training, respectively. RESULTS: Changes in the K-BBS score (p<.001) and fall efficacy (p<.01), following the intervention were significantly greater in the experimental group than in the control group whereas significant group difference were not observed for the anterior-posterior and mediolateral postural sway lengths. The change in the ground reaction force (p<.001) and 6MWT values (p<.05) were significantly greater after intervention in patients in the experimental group than in the control group, whereas a significant group difference was not observed for the step and stride lengths. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that virtual reality-based exercise is an effective intervention for improving balance, gait, and fall efficacy in patients with PD.

• 아동학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2007

The subjects, 114 mothers with infants from 6- to 24- months of age, were administered the Infant Behavior Questionnaire-Revised(Gartstein & Rothbart, 2003), Adult Temperament Questionnaire(Derryberry & Rothbart, 1988) and Parenting Efficacy(Park & Rha, 2003; Lederman, Weigarten & Lederman, 1981) Boys were more distressed than girls in limitation and in falling reactivity/rate of recovery. Parenting efficacy was greater for mothers with daughters than mothers with sons. Infants' fear and distress to limitation correlated positively with mothers' sadness. Infants' attention span correlated positively with mothers' attentional control, inhibition control and positive control. Parenting efficacy was higher in mothers whose children fall asleep easily and have longer attention spans. Mothers' positive affect and activation control increased and frustration decreased parenting efficacy.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Background: Like many other countries, falls and related injuries in older adults are great concerns in South Korea. In particular, falls are common in medical institutions, often causing the increase of the length of hospitalization. Objects: The purpose of this review was to help understand and address falls in hospitalized individuals in South Korea. Methods: The review was conducted on literature published in Korean from 2010 to 2022, searched in the Korea Citation Index and PubMed. Keywords used for the search were as follows: falls, fall risk, fall risk assessment, hospital, inpatient, intervention, Korea, and prevention. Results: A total of 54 articles were found and reviewed. The most common place of fall accidents was the inpatient room, where there were many cases of falls while walking. Loss of balance was the most common cause of falls, and many falls occurred in patients admitted to the internal medicine. Furthermore, a risk of falling increased with the type of medications taken. In terms of tools to assess patients' fall risk, the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) was commonly used. Patient-specific fall prevention activities were common to address falls, and they decreased the frequency of falls and the fear of falling. Factors influencing the effectiveness of the fall prevention activities included attitudes toward falls, education, environmental factors, patient safety culture, and self-efficacy in preventing falls. Conclusion: Our results should help understand and address falls and injuries in medical institutions.

• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2000년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.8-8
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• 2000

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.39-50
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• 2021

본 연구는 융합적 비대면 방식의 운동 프로그램이 파킨슨 환자의 균형, 보행, 낙상효능감에 미치는 효과크기를 알아보고자 메타분석을 실시하였다. PICO 방식에 의해 대상자는 파킨슨환자, 중재는 가상 현실과 e-운동 프로그램, 대조군은 대면 환경에서의 운동 프로그램 적용이나 중재를 적용하지 않은 그룹, 결과는 균형, 보행, 낙상효능감으로 하였다. 조사기간은 2021년 1월부터 2월사이로 2달간이었으며, 최종 5편을 선정하여 메타분석을 실시하였다. 질 평가 도구로 무작위 대조군 연구에 사용되는 '비뚤림 위험' 도구를 사용하였다. RevMan프로그램을 사용하여 비대면 운동프로그램에 대한 효과 크기를 알아보았다. 메타분석 결과, 균형에 대한 효과 크기는 1.27(SMD=1.27; 95% CI 0.72 to 1.83)(Z=4.51, p<0.001), 낙상감에 대한 효과 크기는 0.52 (SMD=0.52; 95% CI -0.000 to 1.03) (Z=1.96, p=0.05), 보행에 대한 효과크기는 -0.40 (SMD=0.40; 95% CI -1.00 to 0.10)(Z=1.32, p>0.05) 이었다. 5편의 분석 문헌에서 파킨슨 환자에게 비대면 운동프로그램을 적용시 대면 운동프로그램에서 보다 균형과 낙상효능감 향상에 효과가 있었고 보행에는 효과의 차이가 나타나지 않았다.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.167-178
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• 2011

본 연구는 관절염 여성노인을 대상으로 건강다이어리 프로그램을 개발하고 그 효과를 분석하여 낙상위험이 있는 관절염 여성노인을 위한 간호중재 서비스의 기초자료로 활용하고자 수행되었다. 2010년 9월 27일부터 11월 26일까지 대상자의 집을 방문하여 낙상예방을 위한 교육과 자가능력 향상을 위한 교육을 실시하였다. 프로그램 시작전 사전 평가를 하였고 종료 후 실험 후 평가를 실시하였다. 연구대상은 전라남도의 지역사회에 거주하며 의사로부터 관절염 진단을 받은 국민기초생활수급자 혹은 건강보험료 부과 하위 20%에 해당되는 65세 이상의 여성 노인으로서 연구자가 연령대별로 짝지어 실험군에 24명 대조군에 24명을 배정하였다. 중재는 8주 프로그램 이었으며 낙상관련 심리적 변수(낙상두려움, 낙상 효능감, 낙상지식), 일상 활동수행 정도, 기분상태를 측정하였다. 프로그램 1회 소요 시간은 약 50분 정도이며 관절염 질환이해 및 재활, 낙상관련 예방교육 등 2영역 교육내용을 16회로 나누어 제공하였으며, 매회 건강증진을 위한 자가 간호 수행정도점검과 개인별 상담으로 구성하였다. 이해력과 학습력을 높이기 위해 다이어리 전 내용을 그림으로 제작하였으며 매일의 건강증진 활동 실천을 확인하기 위해 자가 간호 수행표를 만들어 해당항목에 스티커를 부치도록 하였다. 프로그램 참여에 따른 낙상관련 심리적 변수, 일상 활동수행정도, 기분상태 변수에 대한 변화를 측정하여 분석한 결과 낙상예방 다이어리 프로그램을 시행한 실험군은 대조군에 비해 낙상 두려움, 낙상 지식, 기분상태는 유의한 차이가 있었으나 낙상효능감, 일상 활동수행 정도는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 볼 때 본 연구의 낙상예방 프로그램은 저소득층 관절염 여성노인의 낙상예방 지식, 낙상 두려움, 기분상태에도 긍정적인 변화를 나타내어 프로그램 적용의 합리성을 보여주었다. 그러나, 본 연구에서는 낙상위험 정도에 따른 대상자 비교를 하지 않았으므로 낙상예방 프로그램의 구성 타당도를 높이기 위해서는 대상자의 낙상위험요인을 중등도로 분류하고 이를 전기노인과 후기노인 등 연령별로 교육효과를 비교하는 추후연구가 필요하다고 생각된다.