• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand and describe the experiences of exercise maintenance in elderly with osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Three focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 19 older adults with OA who have been exercising for more than six months. Results: Two main themes emerged from the analysis: the changing exercise in life's journey (exercise maintained by self and family affection, exercise maintained by social networking expansion, exercise changing for function and body-image and exercise changing for economic efficiency) and the exercise pervaded into the life (Exercise used as a side effect-free treatment, exercise internalized by will and a sense of accomplishment and exercise become daily routine habits). Conclusion: Despite the various problems associated with aging and OA, participants made exercise a part of their lives by changing it to fit their own functions, abilities and circumstances. It is necessary to emphasize the positive aspects of the overall situation and to provide appropriate education and exercise based on the theory as well as the individual's overall fitness and limitations.

• Educational Technology International
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.1-26
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• 2013

This study is to identify whether three types of online instruction (text-based, video-based, and video-based instruction without text) and age category have a different influence on students' comprehension and motivation. Online students were randomly assigned to one of six groups, and they attended two-week online lectures via Course Management System. The comprehension test and the short form of IMMS were implemented when 114 participants accomplished two-week online lectures. The results revealed that using instructional video in online instruction is more effective instructional medium than text only in order to promote learner's motivation. Besides, older adults aged 41-60 are significantly different from younger adults (21-40 years old) in terms of students' comprehension. Furthermore, three types of online instructions are likely to be influenced by age category.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.265-272
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• 2011

본 연구는 성인과 중 장년 집단의 구강위생상태를 비교하고, 자기평가 구강건강수준의 경로모형을 제시하는데 있다. 성인 및 중 장년 남 여 각각 20명씩 편의 추출한 총 80명이 대상이었다. 2010. 7.1 - 7.30 한 달간 조사하여 수집한 자료를 SPSS VERSION 19.0과 AMOS 19.0으로 분석하였다. 연구결과를 요약하면 아래와 같다. 1. 성인과 중 장년 집단은 자기평가 구강건강수준의 점수와 생활습관이 동질 하였다. 성인 집단의 평균연령은 25.45(${\pm}4.21$)세였고, 중 장년집단의 평균연령은 51.27(${\pm}6.18$)이었다. 2. 성인과 중 장년 집단의 구강위생상태는 12항목 위생검사 중 7항목(58.33%)은 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 그러나 구취 및 설태와 저작기능의 정도, 과민성치아의 수 4 항목은 성인집단보다 중 장년집단이 더 높았고, 반점치아의 수 1항목은 중 장년집단보다 성인집단이 앞과 달리 더 높았다. 이 차이는 매우 유의하였다. 3. 성인 집단의 자기평가 구강건강수준의 점수는 감염 부위의 수, TMJ장애의 정도, PHP의 점수 3변수에 의해서 34% 설명될 수 있었다. 중 장년의 자기평가 구강건강수준의 점수는 저작기능의 정도와 타액분비양의 2변수에 의해서 26%설명될 수 있었다. 4. 성인 집단에서 경로 모형의 적합도는 CFI가 0.96이었고 TLI가 0.94로 RMSEA는 0.00으로 매우 좋았다. 이 경로에 대한 총 효과는 자기평가 구강건강수준의 점수$\rightarrow$감염부위의 수 0.37, 감염부위의 수$\rightarrow$과민성 치아의 수 0.32이였고, 자기평가 구강건강수준의 점수$\rightarrow$TMJ장애의 정도 .26, 부정교합의 정도$\rightarrow$TMJ장애의 정도 -.34이었다. 중 장년 집단에서 경로 모형의 적합도는 CFI가 1.00이었고 TLI가 1.15로 RMSEA는 0.00으로 매우 좋았다. 이 경로에 대한 총 효과는 자기평가 구강건강수준의 점수$\rightarrow$ 저작기능의 정도 0.40, 저작기능의 정도$\rightarrow$감염부위의 수 0.44와 PHP의 점수 0.35, 감염부위의 수$\rightarrow$TMJ장애의 정도 0.41이었다. 이상의 결과는 성인기의 TMJ장애의 정도와 감염부위의 수를 방치한다면 중 장년기 저작기능 악화에 영향이 클 것임을 시사한다. 그러므로 성인기와 중 장년기 집단별로 자기평가 구강건강수준을 바탕으로 한 차별화된 보건교육 프로그램이 개발, 운영되어야 함이 바람직하다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and lifestyle factors related to the metabolic syndrome in Korean elderly. Methods: A total number of 122 elderly over 60 yr were recruited from a community elderly center. Elderly were classified into young old (60-74 yr) and old (75-84 yr). Metabolic syndrome was defined by third report of the national cholesterol education program (NCEP) expert panel on Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III). Abdominal obesity was determined by Korean society for the study of Obesity criteria. The nutritional status was measured by mini nutritional assessment (MNA). Results: The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was significantly higher in the old than young old elderly (p<0.05, respectively). Abdominal obesity and hypertension were the most common risk factors. The related factors to metabolic syndrome were high Body mass Index (BMI) and currently not participating in exercise. Abdominal obesity, low HDL cholesterol and hypertension were associated with specific nutrient intakes. Conclusion: A strategy to decrease the metabolic syndrome in the elderly is urgently needed particularly so for the old elderly. A nutritional and exercise program for young old elders may be helpful reducing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in later stage.

• 정보관리학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.317-351
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• 2024

이 연구는 공공도서관을 이용한 중·장년층의 디지털 리터러시 역량이 중·장년층의 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보는데 있다. 이 연구를 위해 G 지역에 거주하는 40~64세의 중·장년층 192명을 대상으로 설문 조사를 진행하였다. 수집된 데이터는 통계 패키지 SPSS 27 프로그램을 이용하여 분석하였다. 이 연구의 분석 방법은 빈도분석, 기술통계분석, t-test와 일원변량분석(one-way ANOVA), 사후 검증으로 Duncan 방법, 회귀분석 등을 활용하였다. 이 연구의 결과는 첫째, 디지털 리터러시 역량이 중·장년층 삶의 만족도에 유의미하게 영향을 미치고 있으며, 디지털 리터러시 역량이 향상될수록 중·장년층의 삶의 만족도가 높아졌다. 둘째, 전체 조사 대상자의 성별, 학력, 직장 여부, 월 평균 수입에 따른 디지털 리터러시 역량은 내가 하는 일(학업이나 업무 활동 등)에 영향을 미쳤고, 최종학력에 따른 디지털 리터러시 역량은 삶의 만족도에서 여가 및 문화생활에 영향을 미쳤다.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.61-69
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• 2016

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of the virtual reality training (VRT) using 3-dimensional video gaming technology on spatiotemporal gait parameters in older adults. METHODS: The study participants were divided into two groups: the VRT group and the control group. Those in the VRT group were enrolled in a VRT, which was conducted for 60 min per day, two times a week, during the 6-week research. The Wii-Fit balance board game was used for the VRT intervention. The VRT consisted of 6 different types of games, namely, jogging, swordplay, ski jump, hula hoop, tennis, and step dance. A 3-dimensional TV was used for 3-dimensional display. Participants in both the groups received 3 sessions of fall prevention education, at the first, third, and fifth weeks. Their gait parameters were measured by using OptoGait. RESULTS: After 6 weeks of the VRT, the spatial gait parameters of the participants, that is stride length and step length, were significantly improved compared with those of the control group participants (p<0.05). The temporal gait parameters, such as velocity, cadence, stride time, and step time, also showed improvement after the completion of the VRT training (p<0.05). Both the temporal and spatial gait parameters of the VRT group participants showed improvement after 6 weeks of the program compared with those of the control group participants (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The VRT using 3-dimensional video gaming technology might be beneficial for improving gait parameters to prevent falls among older adults.

• 한국노년학
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.569-587
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• 2019

본 연구는 준고령자의 노후생활기대감 수준과 이에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 예측되는 노인편견, 삶의 만족, 부양가치관, 사회연대의식과의 관계를 살펴보는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 한국연구재단의 인문사회역량강화지원 사업에서 진행된 '고령화 사회에 대한 한국인의 인식조사'자료를 활용하였으며, 전체 조사대상 중에서 50-64세의 준고령자 총 323명의 자료를 사용하여 분석하였다. 분석방법은 다중회귀분석을 활용하였으며, 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 준고령자의 노후생활기대감은 다소 높은 수준으로 나타났다. 둘째, 노후생활기대감에 유의미한 영향요인은 노인편견과 사회연대의식으로 나타났다. 즉, 노인에 대한 편견이 적을수록, 사회에 대한 신뢰와 유대감이 높을수록 노후생활기대감이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과를 바탕으로 향후 연구의 방향과 정책적·실천적 함의를 제시하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.300-306
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• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The doubly labeled water (DLW) method is considered the gold standard for the measurement of total energy expenditure (TEE), which serves to estimate energy requirements. This study evaluated the accuracy of predictive dietary reference intake (DRI) equations for determining the estimated energy requirements (EER) of Korean adults by using the DLW as a reference method. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Seventy-one participants (35 men and 36 women) aged between 20 and 49 years were included in the study. The subjects' EER, calculated by using the DRI equation ($EER_{DRI}$), was compared with their TEE measured by the DLW method ($TEE_{DLW}$). RESULTS: The DRI equations for EER underestimated TEE by -36.3 kcal/day (-1.3%) in men and -104.5 kcal/day (-4.9%) in women. The percentages of accurate predictions among subjects were 77.1% in men and 62.9% in women. There was a strong linear correlation between $EER_{DRI}$ and $TEE_{DLW}$ (r = 0.783, P < 0.001 in men and r = 0.810, P < 0.001 in women). CONCLUSIONS: The present study supports the use of DRI prediction equations to determine EER in Korean adults. More studies are needed to confirm our results and to assess the validity of these equations in other population groups, including children, adolescents, and older adults.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.684-694
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explain fall prevention behaviors of community-dwelling elderly with osteoarthritis based on the Health Belief Model. Methods: A total of 200 older adults with osteoarthritis residing in community was recruited from July 10 to August 30, 2013. The direct and indirect effects of perceived fall risk, perceived benefits and barriers, and self efficacy of fall prevention were examined on fall prevention behaviors. Data were collected with structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS/WIN 20.0 and AMOS 20.0 program. Results: The hypothetical model was a good fit for the data based on the model fit indices. Among socio-demographic variables, age and fall knowledge showed significant direct effects on fall prevention behaviors. The constructed model explained 34.2% of the variance of fall prevention behaviors, including perceived fall risk and efficacy of fall prevention behaviors as significant predictors. Conclusion: The findings revealed the need to develop an effective nursing intervention to promote fall prevention behaviors of community-dwelling elderly with osteoarthritis by focusing on perceived fall risk and efficacy of fall prevention behaviors. Knowledge about fall can also be increased by an age-based education program.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.13-23
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• 2020

Purpose: This study explored the contribution of social support resources to the explanation of socioeconomic inequalities in depressive symptoms of older Korean men and women. Methods: Data were derived from Living Profiles of Older People Survey (LPOPS), which comprises a nationally representative sample of non-institutionalized Korean older adults living in the community. The data were analyzed by using multiple logistic regression. The sample consisted of 4,046 men and 6,036 women aged ≥65 years. The Korean version of the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short form (SGDS-K) was employed as an outcome variable. Results: Compared to the older men and women who were in higher socioeconomic status, those in lower socioeconomic status had significantly higher risk of depressive symptoms after adjusting for other covariates. When social support resources were individually included in the base model, each factor contributed to inequalities in depressive symptoms. Social networks explained about 20% of the differential impact of education and 10% to 15% of the differential impact of household income for depressive symptoms in men. Among women, it mitigated 23.6% to 39.0% of education and household income inequalities for depressive symptoms. Social participation contributed to buffer depressive symptom inequalities of 24.0% to 46.3% among men and those of 11.7% to 45.3% among women. Conclusion: Our findings suggest community care nurses acknowledge the value of social support resources to alleviate socioeconomic inequality in depressive symptoms among older men and women.