• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.25-34
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• 2007

The purpose of this qualitative research is to compare the community service and situation of SH apartment in Yangcheon-Gu and PHA apartment in Minnesota in order to grasp the requirement for livable community. For the study, depth-interview method was used to collect the data. Throughout this research, we found the ways to create a livable community as follows: Rental apartments are supplied by Seoul Housing agency in Korea while in US by PHA, an independent government agency. Both of them are in direct management. There are five main topics to be discussed. First, as a main supplier of services, it is Yangchun-Gu's social welfare center in Korea, while PHA in US. Second, as a mean of giving services, Korean residents visit the welfare center. On the other hand, PHA apartments enforces service-to-customer policies. Third, as a Korean service, they are consultation targeting families, children, teenagers, disabled, olds, education, medical examinations, rehabilitation and free meals. In US PHA apartments, they are medical health professionals, social worker, beauty salon or barber shop, bus to shopping area, bookmobile, OK card program, CHSP, ASI, ALP, personal care, senior/congregate dinning and etc. Fourth, both Korean and US have same hindrance for the 'livable community' policies which is funding and conflict of residents. Fifth, both Korean and US think that the key for the success of 'livable community' are resources, service and residents. The differences between Korea and US concerning service conditions such as supply of rental apartments, management and services are caused by cultural, ethnic and economical differences. From another point of view, Korean apartments are predicted to have similar problems like PHA apartments, and preparative attitude for this is needed.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.279-286
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• 2016

최근 노인 인구의 증가로 노인들의 삶의 질과 관련하여 구강건강에 관한 관심도 크게 증가하고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 치매, 치매의심, 정상인 세 그룹으로 나누어 여성 노인들의 잔존 치아 수와의 관련성에 대해서 조사하였다. 일부 지역사회에 거주하는 경로당을 방문한 60세 이상 여성 노인 177명의 구강 상태와 그들의 MMSE 점수로 인지기능을 평가하였다. 모든 자료는 SPSS를 이용하여 chi-square test, t-test, ANOVA, multiful logistic regression 통계기법을 이용하여 분석하였다. Multiful logistic regression으로 MMSE 점수에 따른 치매와 잔존 치아 수와의 관련성을 분석하였고, 95% 신뢰구간으로 정하였다. 치매가 있는 대상자가 잔존 치아수가 0-10개로 적을 위험비가 3.53배(95% confidence interval: 1.382-8.997) 높은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 여성 노인들에서 MMSE 점수에 따른 치매와 잔존 치아 수 사이에 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 조사되었다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.334-342
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• 2016

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify factors that influence on self-determination for withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in the community dwelling elderly. Methods: This study used a descriptive correlational design. A convenience sample of 201 elderly were recruited from a welfare center located in Seoul, Korea. Data collection was done from September 1 to September 18, 2015. Four survey questionnaires were used: Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSI-Z), Attitude on Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), and Self-determination for Withdrawing Life-sustaining Treatment. Data analysis was done by t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and hierrarchical multiple regression. Results: Hierarchial multiple regression showed that the factors predicting the level of self-determination for withdrawing life-sustaining treatment were educational level, DNR experience in family, life satisfaction, and DNR attitude. These factors explained 44% of the self-determination for withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in community dwelling elderly. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest developing educational programs aiming at changing elderly's DNR attitude positive ways so that they can enhance self-determination for withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. Further study is needed with more elderly population in extended areas.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.117-130
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• 2003

This study was conducted to examine elderly users' satisfaction with welfare services and the environments of the senior citizen centers in mid-sized and small cities in Korea. Three hundred and two elderly users were surveyed for this study. Age and gender differences in the level of satisfaction were found. The male elderly users and older users were more satisfied with the education programs than the female and younger users. The elderly people who reside in single-family residences were more satisfied with the educational programs and part-time job opportunities offered at the center than the elderly users who were living in apartment buildings. This could be explained by the fact that dwellers of single housing had more freedom and more room for self-regulation in scheduling their program participation, whereas the apartment building residents had rarely experienced social exchanges with their neighbors. There were significant differences in satisfaction with the environments of the centers by gender, marital status, age, level of education, religion, and housing type. The group differences were explained by the abundance of community activities that are centered around younger and female participants. Based on these findings, it is suggested that more specialized educational and social programs should be developed for the younger users in their early 60s, that co-ed religious activities and hobby programs should be expanded, and that the home-visiting welfare staff should regularly provide the elderly users the information on programs and activities.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of and problems with the Safe Community Programs in Gangbuk-gu, one of the 25 districts of the capital city of Korea. Methods: The study subjects were 396 individuals who were involved in Safe Community Programs between 2009 and 2011. We examined the effectiveness and willingness of respondents to participate as a safety leader of the Safe Community Program with a questionnaire. We examined the injury death rates of Gangbuk-gu by using of the death certificate data of Korea's National Statistical Office. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were used. Results: The effectiveness of programs did not differ but active participation differed significantly among subjects (p<0.05). The injury death rate of Gangbuk-gu as a whole increased during the implementation period. However, senior safety, in particular, may be a helpful program for reducing injuries in Gangbuk-gu. Conclusions: This study suggests that the lack of active participation may be a major problem of Safe Community Programs in Gangbuk-gu. Therefore, Safe Community Programs should be expanded to the entire district of Gangbuk-gu and more active participation programs should be developed.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.80-89
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• 2000

This study was designed to investigate effects on cognitive perception. health promotion activity and life satisfaction of elderly. The participants for this study were 292 in senior citizen's center in S-city. The participants were categorized by two groups. one have taken exercise regularly. at least more than one a week for 6 months, the other have not. The measurement tools were the Perceived Benefit Scale developed by Walker, et al. and translated by Kim. Hee Ja(1994), the Life Satisfaction Index developed by Neugarten. etc. and translated by Lee. Ga Ok(1994) and Self efficacy Scale developed by Kim. Hee Ja (1994). The data were collected by personal interviews. which were taken from January 11 to 16. 1999, and analyzed by SAS 6.12. The major results of this study were as follows 1) Scores of self-efficacy were higher regular exercise group than irregular group. 2) Regular exercise group have taken exercise such as jogging, climbing and the other hands irregular group have not. 3) When the participants were categorized by smoking, other health promotion behavior (weight control. diet), both scores of life satisfaction index were higher smoking group than non-smoking group, other health promotion behavior than non-health promotion behavior. 4) There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of perceived benefit, life satisfaction, From these findings, regular exercise program will be able to provide elderly with opportunity to change positively their lives in cognitive perception. health promotion activity.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권12호
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• pp.125-137
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• 2021

본 연구는 지역사회 노인복지관 이용 노인의 주관적 건강상태, 의료인과 의사소통, 약물오남용이 약물복용이행에 대한 융합 영향요인을 파악하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 본 연구 대상자는 지역사회 노인복지관 이용 노인 179명이었다. 자료는 2020년 1월13일부터 2020년 1월17일까지 수집하였다. 자료분석은 빈도, 백분율, 평균, 표준편차, t-test, ANOVA, 사후검정은 Scheffe test, Pearson's correlation coefficients, 다중회귀분석을 실시하였다. 본 연구 회귀식은 약물복용이행을 24%를 설명하였다. 대상자의 약물복용이행에 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 요인은 약물오남용(𝛽=-4.32, p=<.001)이었고 다음은 만성질환 유,무(𝛽=-3.04, p=.003), 결혼상태(𝛽=2.64, p=.009), 의료인과 의사소통(𝛽=2.26, p=.025 ) 순으로 나타났다. 따라서 지역사회 노인복지관 이용 노인의 약물복용이행을 위한 융합적 시스템 구축이 요구된다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.480-494
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• 2023

Objectives: This study sought to assess the effectiveness of community-based nutrition counseling on improving nutritional status, managing complex chronic diseases, and enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals with chronic conditions, particularly in older adults with high levels of food insecurity and multiple chronic illnesses. Methods: Thirty elderly subjects with diabetes and hypertension who were registered at local Senior Welfare Center received individualized nutrition counseling, based on their Nutrition Quotient for the Elderly (NQ-E) index. Over a 16-week period, they received tailored counseling and underwent various health and nutritional assessments. The final analysis included 28 participants after two dropped out. Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS v28.0. Results: The subjects were over 70, with multiple chronic diseases including diabetes and hypertension and predominantly female. After 16 weeks, significant improvements were observed in the subjects' grip strength, and HbA1c levels, as well as in their NQ-E scores, indicating improved dietary balance and diversity. There were no significant improvements in the 'Moderation' subdomain of the NQ-E index, suggesting that this aspect requires further attention in nutritional counseling. The subjects' nutritional risk scores (NSI) were also significantly decreased, indicating less nutritional risk. Lastly, as measured by the SF-36K, the subjects' quality of life showed significant improvement in several domains including physical role performance and social function. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that tailored nutrition counseling, based on the NQ-E index, can improve elderly health, manage chronic diseases, and enhance quality of life. This approach potentially broadens the scope of community nutritionists' roles within an aging society. However, additional research is necessary to evaluate these interventions' long-term effects and sustainability.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2006

Despite well-known benefits of physical activity for older adults, most older adults remain significantly underactive. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a physical activity on blood cholesterol in older adults with an inclusive, choice-based physical activity promotion program to increase lifetime physical activity levels of seniors. A six-month comparison-group trial was conducted with 14 older adults(experimental group = 8, control group = 6) in community senior center. Changes in self-reported physical activity and blood cholesterol were evaluated using paired t-test. The intervention group increased estimated caloric expenditure by 858 calories/week in physical activities of any intensity (p=.050), total cholesterol(p=0.049), high density lipoprotein cholesterol(p=0.045). Control group changes were also negligible. The program led to meaningful physical activity increase. Individually tailored programs to encourage lifestyle changes in seniors may be effective and applicable to health care and community settings.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.380-390
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 복지관에 참여하는 지역사회 노인의 사회적지지, 사회참여와 신체기능과의 관련성을 규명하려는 것이다. 연구대상은 K도 두 곳과 D시 한 곳으로 복지관에 참여하는 60세 이상의 노인들 194명을 대상으로, 2016년 6월 16일부터 6월 30일까지 설문조사를 하였다. 수집된 자료는 IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0과 IBM AMOS 21.0을 이용하여, 기술통계와 T검정, 일원배치 분산분석, Pearson 상관분석, 다중회귀분석, 구조방정식 모형을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 지역사회 노인의 사회적지지(55.90점/80)와 신체기능(16.45점/21점)은 보통 이상 수준이었고, 사회참여(17.41점)는 다소 낮았다. 일반적 특성에 따른 신체기능은 연령, 교육수준, 흡연과 여가활동에 따라 높았다. 신체기능과 관련된 주요 변수들의 상관관계에서, 사회적 지지와 신체기능(r=0.229, p=0.001), 사회참여(r=0.273, p=0.001), 우울(r=-0.382, p=0.001)은 정의 상관관계가 있어 사회적 지지와 사회참여가 높을수록 우울증상이 낮을수록 신체기능이 높음을 알 수 있다. 신체건강의 영향요인은 사회적 지지와 사회참여 영역인 여가활동이 유의한 영향을 주는 것으로 23.4% 설명력을 나타냈다. 덧붙여, 본 연구를 구조방정식으로 검증한 결과, 사회적 지지가 사회참여, 우울, 신체기능에 영향을 미쳤고, 통계적으로 유의미하였다. 따라서 지역사회 노인들에게 사회적 지지를 통해 신체기능을 강화하여 활기찬 노후가 되도록 교육프로그램 개발과 노인친화환경 조성이 더욱 활발하게 제공되어야 함을 시사한다.