• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.336-344
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• 2019

현재 한국은 고령사회에 진입하면서 폭넓은 분야에서 노인문제가 발생하고 있다. 본 연구는 노인문제 중 노인의 건강문제와 안전문제에 대해 연구하고자 한다. 이론적 배경으로 매슬로우의 욕구이론을 적용하였으며, 욕구 5단계 중 생리적 욕구와 안전의 욕구를 노인건강과 안전에 연관하여 새로운 이론을 설정하였다. 노인의 건강문제는 생리적 욕구에 적용하여 신체와 인지, 심리부분으로 자세히 살펴보고, 실내, 외에서 발생하는 안전사고는 안전욕구와 관련하여 알아보고자 한다. 빅데이터 포탈인 네이버 데이터랩을 통해 노인의 건강과 안전문제에 대한 버즈량이 꾸준히 증가하고 있음을 알 수 있고, 구글 트렌드를 통해 연관검색어를 설정하여 노인문제에 대한 관심사를 파악 할 수 있다. 연관검색어에 따르면 건강문제는 건강과 관련한 사회적인 부분, 안전사고 문제는 사고종류와 관련된 키워드가 상위권을 이루었다. 이러한 연구결과는 노인문제의 연구와 해결방안에 중요한 기초자료가 될 것이다.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2009

Although the entrance of house has been identified as a hotspot for older adults' fall accidents, there was not any lift chair to prevent older adults' accidents. In this study, a lift chair was developed to reduce fall accidents that can occur when older adults put on or take off their shoes in the entrance. In order to develop the product, we considered two aspects. Firstly, we considered older adults' anthropometric data to determine the design specification of the product. Also we considered the environmental characteristics of space using the product. In order to overcome the limited spatial freedom and use the entrance space effectively, we took a simplified and folding type for the product.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.391-396
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the level of community environmental perception of older adults and to identify the association between environmental perception and subjective health status among older persons. Methods: Analyses are based on data from Statistics Korea 2016 Social Survey. This study analyzed a total of 8,193 older adults aged 65 and over, and examined the association between environmental perception on air, water, soil, noise and vibration, and subjective health status using multiple regression analysis. Results: Study findings shown that environmental perception on water and soil had significant association with subjective health status of older adults. Specifically, older adults reported worse health status when they had more negative perceptions of water and soil environments in their communities. Conclusions: Results of this study suggested that efforts to enhance safety of drinking water and soil environments, and continuous research to identify relationship between environment and elderly health shoud be needed.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.165-181
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• 2000

Even though enormous governmental expenses and scientists' efforts to find out definite causes and treatment methods of senile dementia have been investigated, little has been known in this area. Along with knowledge development of the etiology and treatment of the dementia, researchers have started to focus on improving the quality of life of the older adults with dementia through psychosocial intervention. This study was designed to propose a theoretical framework for establishing therapeutic environment for the older adults with dementia and for developing principles and strategies of caring. The results of this study were expected to help family members of the older adults with dementia to understand behavioral problems of the demented persons. The results can be utilized for health professionals to provide nursing interventions to reduce family caregivers' burden and to improve the quality of life of the older adults with dementia and their family. Caring principles developed from this study were as follows: 1. To minimize the stressors that can stimulate older adults with dementia. 2. To assess demented person's needs for safety and provide intervention based on the assessment. 3. To provide therapeutic environment for older adults with dementia to reduce confusion and to improve orientation. 4. To organize simple regular daily activities that older adults can anticipate. 5. To enhance demented person's self-esteem and self-confidence by providing supportive care. 6. To promote social interaction of the older adults with dementia by utilizing adequate activity programs.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.126-136
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the level of person-centered care, patient safety culture, and fall prevention behaviors of eldercare facility workers, and identify influencing factors. Methods: Data were collected from 185 care workers at eight eldercare facilities in City J from February 1 to March 25, 2022. The data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 25.0. Results: The results indicated that the factors influencing fall prevention behaviors in older adults with dementia were person-centered care (β=.28, p=001), patient safety culture (β=.21, p=.012), age (β=-.18, p=.005), and participation in fall prevention education (β=-.15, p=.018). The explanatory power of the model was 31.6%. Conclusion: These results suggest that, to improve fall prevention behaviors in older adults with dementia, efforts to promote person-centered care and patient safety culture are necessary. Accordingly, effective measures such as developing fall prevention education and programs should be explored to provide safe and high-quality care for older adults with dementia.

• Nutritional Sciences
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.140-147
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• 2005

In order to promote foodservice for older adults, foodservice directors in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) must identify the dimensions used by residents to evaluate the service quality of dining service. A multidimensional measure of perceived service quality was developed based on residents' responses about their experiences with dining service. A survey was administered to residents in two CCRCs. Based on the results of principal component analysis, this study identified four dimensions: food quality, dining room employee's attitude and service skills, dining room employee's safety and cleanliness, and systemization of service delivery process. A new dimension that reflects residents' concern for the dining mom employees' safety and cleanliness also emerged. 1bis study points to areas of improvement for food quality and dining room employee's safety and cleanliness.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제9권11호
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• pp.218-226
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• 2019

본 연구는 중고령 장애인의 사회안전 인식 수준과 영향요인을 분석하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 2018년 사회조사에 응답한 50세 이상 장애인을 분석대상으로 하였으며, 응답자의 인구사회학적 요소와 위험대처수준, 본인준법수준, 타인준법수준, 공공질서 준수수준을 주요 변인으로 위계적 회귀분석을 통해 사회안전 인식에 영향을 미치는 요소와 영향의 수준을 분석했다. 분석결과 조사 응답자의 성별, 연령, 거주지역, 교육수준, 주관적 건강상태, 위험대처수준, 타인 준법수준, 공공질서 준수수준 요인이 중고령 장애인의 사회안전 인식수준에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 중고령 장애인의 사회안전 인식에는 개인적 요건과 사회적 자본(social capital)의 중요성을 알 수 있었으며, 향후 장애유형별 안전인식에 대한 차이를 연구하거나 인식과 함께 실제적 사회안전수준도 연구에서 함께 고려해야 할 것으로 논의하였다.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2011

일상적인 걷기활동과 신체활동은 노인들이 건강한 삶을 유지하는데 필수적인 활동으로, 걷기활동을 지원하고 참여를 촉진할 수 있는 물리적 환경의 제공의 중요성이 점점 커지고 있다. 본 연구는 도시 노인의 걷기활동의 참여 실태를 파악하고, 노인들의 걷기운동 수행과 관련성이 있는 개인적, 물리적 환경요인을 파악하는 것을 목표로 하였다. 이를 위해 수도권 지역의 60세 이상 노인을 대상으로 한 심층면접을 통하여, 일주일 동안의 이동목적이나 운동목적의 걷기활동 참여빈도와 시간을 측정하였으며, 행동변화 단계모델을 바탕으로 보다 정확한 걷기운동 수행 현황을 고찰하였다. 또한 공원 접근성, 보행로 시설, 교통시설 등 물리적 환경에 대한 인식과 만족도 및 평소 걷기활동에 장애가 되는 물리적인 요인들을 조사하였다. 분석결과, 과반수가 넘는 노인들이 규칙적인 걷기운동을 실천하고 있었으며, 행동변화 단계에 있어서는 6개월 이상 걷기운동을 지속하는 유지단계의 노인들 비율도 높았다. 걷기 운동장소로 선호되고 있는 곳은 도보권 내의 공원이나 산책로, 아파트 단지 등이 많았으며, 유료시설의 체육시설이나 실내 운동기구 이용은 상대적으로 낮았다. 또한 걷기운동 빈도에 유의적인 영향을 미치는 물리적 환경 요인으로는 공원접근성, 교통안전, 신호등, 가로등이 있었으며, 소득이 상대적으로 적은 노인들은 걷기운동에 대한 선호도가 보다 높은 것으로 파악되었다. 노인들은 교통안전에 대한 만족도를 매우 낮게 평가하였고, 교통사고에 대한 우려가 걷기활동에 있어 큰 장애가 되고 있는 것으로 조사되어, 노인시설을 중심으로 한 안전한 노인보행환경 개선이 시급한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 도시 노인들의 일상적인 걷기활동 지원 및 증진을 위한 근린환경의 제공, 노인들의 걷기활동 지원 프로그램 마련에 필요한 기초자료를 제공할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.101-106
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• 2017

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the quality of life and stress level of the elderly living alone in their neighborhood volunteers. Methods Data collection was done from July 1 to October 1, 2015 and the data were collected by self-reported questionnaire at Nowon community in Seoul area in South Korea. The subjects were 146 older adults living alone agreed to participate in the study(accepted by IRB). The questionnaire was constructed with quality of life 26 items, 5-point Likert type scale(1-5), stress 15 items, 5-point Likert type. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results Socially isolated older adults had significantly higher scores ($3.7{\pm}.03$) in quality of life, moderate scores ($2.9{\pm}.03$) in stress. Conclusion The peer support undertaken by older community volunteers was effective in improving quality of life in socially isolated older adults. It is necessary to listen to the voice of elderly people living alone through the activation of volunteer groups in the community.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2011

This paper is intended to suggest some reference materials for future elderly housing design, especially smart home, in Korea, by reviewing the elements and applications of smart home concept for older adults in USA. Research method includes collecting materials by attending the regular SmartHome$^{(R)}$ part meeting, the navigation of related homepages, and the analysis of collected materials. Current researches in Korea look initial stage and show some general principles without practical concept & technologies of elderly facilities. SeniorSmart$^{(R)}$ Center in USA started on August 2007 with the 3 parts of SmartHOME$^{(R)}$, SmartWHEELS$^{(R)}$ and SmartBRAIN$^{(R)}$. The Center has been doing various multidisciplinary research projects but slowing down the planned processes due to national economic recession. The major researches of SmartHome$^{(R)}$ part can be summarized as follows; CS-PFP( Continuous Scale Physical Function Performance) laboratory is being in operation to help older adults and families make the difficult decision regarding the ability and safety to live independently. Three levels of necessary laboratories from uninhabited space to senior living environment were accommodated for field research. As core technologies of SmartHome$^{(R)}$, predicting & warning system of fall risk on recognizing gait signature patterns to identify any deviation from the normal patterns of the older adults, home monitoring system which will send alerts to a specified relative and/or health care professional when vital signs of the older adults will not be within normal parameters, and Mobility & Research Clinic for evaluating, treating the older adults & multidisciplinary research are under development. SmartHome$^{(R)}$ has made collaborative research agreements for field laboratory with various retirement communities and also is continuing to work for experimental software engineering with the Fraunhofer Institute, Germany.