• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.205-213
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of visiting laughter therapy on depression and insomnia in the vulnerable elderly. Methods: A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used for this study. The participants were 87 elderly who were registered in the Tailored Visiting Health Program of public health centers. Data were collected from September to November 2010. The experimental group received visiting laughter therapy froma visiting nurse who had taken laughter training provided by laughter therapy experts. The experimental group received 10~15 min of laughter therapy once a week for 8 weeks. The instruments included Geriatric Depression Scale and Insomnia Severity Index to measure depression and sleep problems before and after the laughter therapy. Results: The results showed that visiting laughter therapy was effective in decreasing depression and insomnia among the vulnerable elderly. Conclusion: These findings indicate that laughter therapy may be an effective nursing intervention to improve depression and insomnia Further studies would be needed to identify the difference of effects according to time, interval, or period of visiting laughter therapy and to evaluate the lasting effect of visiting laughter therapy.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the depression and cognitive function of community-dwelling older adults. Methods: 243 aged over 65 in Won-Ju in South Korea participated in this study. Data were collected from April to June 2013 through interviews. This study utilized the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form, the Korean version of MMSE-DS (MMSE for Dementia Screening), and infirmity testing for basic health status. Descriptive statistics, ${\chi}^2$, t-test, ANOVA, $Scheff{\acute{e}}^{\prime}s$ test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient were used. Results: 75.3% of the participants belonged to the depression group, and the prevalence of cognitive impairment was 17.3%. There were significant differences in depression and cognitive function according to gender, educational level, type of insurance, subjective health, frailty, and whether to be a client of home care service. The level of depression was significantly higher and the level of cognitive functions was significantly lower in older adults in home care services than in community-dwelling older adults. Conclusion: This study is meaningful in that it included older adults in home care services to provide information to develop effective prevention programs for improving cognitive functions. The results of this study can be used to develop future community prevention and intervention.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of recreation combined exercise program on body composition, physical fitness and depression in elderly women in rural district over a three-month follow-up period. Methods: Recreation combined exercise program (RCEP) was composed of resistance exercise, walking and recreation activity twice a week. The subjects were 52 divided in to experimental group (n=28) and control group (n=24). Arm curl, chair stand, 2 min step test, back scratch, chair sit and reach were measured as pre- or post-test data. Also, Depression was expressed using geriatric depression scale as pre- or post-test data. $X^2$ test, paired t-test and t-test were performed using SAS program. Results: Arm curl (p=.023), 2 minute step test (p<.001), back scratch (p=.004) and chair sit and reach (p=.024) showed the significant difference in the comparison between groups. Depression showed the significant difference in the comparison between groups (p=.008). Conclusion: These findings indicated the RCEP has positive influence upon increasing the physical fitness and improving the depression level. In conclusion, the regular RCEP will contribute to the improving physical and psychologic aspect in elderly women over the long period.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2018

Purpose: The aim of this study was to test the effects of passive exercise on upper extremities muscle spasticity, finger edema, and depression for chronic stroke patients. Methods: A non-equivalent pretest-posttest design was employed for this study. The subjects were 30 elderly patients who were hospitalized to treat chronic stroke. 15 patients were assigned to the experimental and control groups respectively. Passive exercise for 20 minutes per day, five days a week for 8 weeks (total 40 times) was provided for the experimental group. Outcome measurements included manual spasticity test to measure upper extremities' muscle spasticity, the ring measurement method for finger edema and the Korean version of Short-form Geriatric Depression Scale (SGDS-K) for depression. Results: The upper extremities' muscle spasticity (Z=-2.52 p=.012) and the degree of depression (F=5.56, p=.006) in the experimental group were significantly reduced compared to those of the control group. But the degree of finger edema did not significantly differ between the two groups (F=1.46, p=.240). Conclusion: Passive exercise for upper extremities should be encouraged for elderly patients with chronic stroke to enhance the upper extremities' functional capacity as well as depression.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제47권9호
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• pp.111-124
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to develop the group counseling program for elderly decreasing the level of depression and preventing suicidal ideation and to evaluate the effectiveness of this program. The subjects of this study were 18 elderly people who are older than 65 years old, they were divided into 2 groups: the experimental group(n = 9) and control group(n = 9). The experimental group participated in the group counseling program. The programs of these experimental groups were implemented twice a week for 90-120 minutes per session over 6-week period. But there were no treatments for the control group. The pre-test, the post-test and the follow-up test were implemented in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The instruments used in the study were the Korean Dementia Rating Scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form-Korean Version and the Scale for Suicidal Ideation. The data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U Test and Wilcoxon Matched-Pairs Signed Ranks Test. The findings of the study were as follows: The experimental group had significant effects on decreasing the level of depression and the suicidal ideation. Meanwhile the control group were increasing the depression and did not show any significant change in the suicidal ideation. Based on these findings, the limitation of the study was discussed, and further research was suggested.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2019

Background: This study aimed to analyze correlations between depression, cognitive function, oral health state, ability to perform activities of daily living, oral dryness symptoms, and oral health-related quality of life, and determine factors influencing the latter. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study based on questionnaires completed by 260 participants with suspected dementia, residing in South Korea. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and dental hygienists visited clinics in the participating regions for examination and questionnaire administration. General characteristics, the geriatric depression scale, ability to perform activities of daily living, cognitive function, oral health state, and oral health-related quality of life were analyzed. Independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were conducted, identifying factors affecting oral health-related quality of life. Data analysis was performed using SPSS ver. 20.0 (IBM Corp., USA), and the significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Approximately 65.0% of participants were female, 63.5% were in their 70s, and 90.0% had health insurance. About 21.5%, 42.0%, and 36.5% were normal, slightly impaired, and had dementia, respectively. High cognitive impairment was associated with poor oral health. Sex, education levels, marital status, and living arrangements influenced oral health-related quality of life. According to the regression analysis, geriatric depression and oral dryness affected the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index scores. Conclusion: In conclusion, oral dryness and depression levels among elders influenced oral health-related quality of life. The results showed that to enhance elders' oral health-related quality of life, it is essential to not only improve their oral health state, but also relieve oral health problems, especially oral dryness, and take into consideration their psychological aspects.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.12-21
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• 2017

Purpose: This study attempts to examine the effects of a horticultural program on activities of daily living (ADL) and depression among older patients with mild dementia. Methods: This study adopted a quasi-experimental design-based nonequivalent control group pretest and posttest design, enrolling 30 older patients with mild dementia. The Korean Form of Geriatric Depression Scale was utilized, while the data was collected from the experimental group for 60 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks in 12 sessions. ADL and depression were assessed for both the experimental and the control group. Overall functions were assessed only for the experimental group. Results: The experimental group showed improvement in physical function, cognitive function, as well as psychological, emotional function and social function following each session (p<.001). The horticulture program was effective in both ADL ($Z^2=5.65$, p<.001) and depression (t=-5.24, p<.001). Conclusion: In this study, the horticultural therapy based on the Cox's interaction model had positive effects for older patients with mild dementia. Therefore, horticultural therapy may be commendably applied to older patients with mild dementia as a nursing intervention.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.113-128
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• 2006

This study was to verify the effectiveness of the Life Review-Narrative group therapy program on decreasing depression and death anxiety in the elderly. The program was organized according to a course of life from childhood to old age. The objectives were for the elderly to enhance self-worth, to become aware of their solitary existence, to accept aging and death, to accept the life: both past and present, and to make the most of experiences in overcoming difficulties. For the most part, the program used reminiscence and re-authoring of the narrative therapy as counseling techniques. Thirty-two elderly people(16 in the experimental group, 16 in the control group) aged 60 years and over were randomly selected from patients at the Daegu Metropolitan City General Welfare Center. Two groups were identified as equivalents for the study in the pre-test. The program for the experimental group was implemented twice a week for 90 minutes per session over a 6-week period(Sep. 8-Oct.14. 2005). The pre-test(Sep. 8 2005), the post-test(Oct. 14. 2005) and the follow-up test(Nov. 14. 2005) were implemented in order to verify the effectiveness of the programs. The instruments used in the study were the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form(Korean Version) and the Death Anxiety Scale. The data were analyzed using t-testing and One-Factor Repeated Measures ANOVA. This study supplemented other qualitative research methods in order to verify the variation in the depression and death anxiety in the elderly. The findings of the study were as follows: Significant decrease in the depression and death anxiety were reported in the experimental group. The control group however did not show any significant changes in the depression and death anxiety rates. The result of the post hoc multiple comparisons showed that the effects of the life review-narrative group therapy program has lasted effects on decreasing of the death anxiety. Nevertheless, the effects of the life review-narrative group therapy program on decreasing depression are not lasting. The study has limitations so further research is suggested.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.193-203
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• 2001

본 연구는 노인의 신체적 건강과 우울과의 관계를 파악하기 위한 조사연구이다. 본 연구의 대상자는 대구시에 거주하는 가정노인으로 노인 대상자 중 55세 이상인 자, 노화에 의한 시청각 장애가 심하지 않은 자, 언어적, 비언어적 의사소통이 가능한 자, 연구에 참여하기로 허락한 자로 168명이 선정되었다. 본 연구의 자료수집기간은 2000년 9월 16일부터 10월 16일까지였으며 설문지의 목적을 이해하고 면접방법에 대해 훈련받은 간호학과 학생들이 노인이 있는 가정을 방문하여 대상자를 일대일로 면접하였다. 면접자가 직접 기록하여 회수율이 100%였으며 설문지 작성에 소요되는 시간은 30-40분정도였다. 연구도구는 일반적 특성, 단축형 노인 우울척도(Short form Geriatric Depression Scale)(Sheikh와 Yesavage, 1986), Barthel의 Index(Mahoney와 Barthel, 1965)를 수정한 식사능력, 목욕능력, 세면능력, 화장실 사용능력 등으로 구성된 일상활동 능력 측정도구, 근골격계 증상(통증) 측정도구, Northern Illinois University에서 개발한 Health Self Rating Scale를 수정한 도구로 구성되었다. 자료의 분석은 SPSS WIN 10.0 통계 프로그램을 이용하였으며 연구목적에 따라 서술통계방법 (실수, 백분율), t-test, ANOVA, Pear son Correlation Coefficient, stepwise multiple regression을 이용하였다. 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 일반적 특성 중 연령(F=3.17, p=0.026), 배우자 유무(t=-2.44, p=0.016)에 따라 대상자의 우울이 통계적으로 매우 유의한 차이가 있었다. 집단간 차이를 보기 위해 사후검증한 결과 75-84세군이 65-74세군보다 우울 정도가 유의하게 높았으며 무배우자인 대상자의 우울 점수가 유배우자 보다 높았다. 2. 신체적 건강에 따른 우울 정도를 분석한 결과 일상활동능력(ADL)은 6-9점(세가지 이상의존)인 경우가 10- 12점(한 두가지 의존 또는 완전독립)인 경우보다 우울 정도가 유의하게 높았다(t=3.93, p=0.000). 근골격계 증상은 11- 13점(세 가지 이상 증상 있음), 14점 (모든 증상 있음)인 경우가 7점(전혀 증상없음)인 경우보다 우울 정도가 유의하게 높았다(F=5.33, p=0.002). 지각된 건강상태는 건강상태가 나쁘다고 응답한 대상자일수록 우울 정도가 높았다(F=17.04, p=0.000). 3. 일상활동능력이 적을수록(r=-0.293, p=0.000), 근골격계 증상이 많을수록(r=.251, p=0.001), 지각된 건강상태가 나쁠수록(r=-0.522, p=0.000) 대상자의 우울 정도가 높게 나타났다. 4. 신체적 건강 요인들의 우울에 대한 설명력은 29.1%이었으며, 이 중 지각된 건강상태의 표준 회귀계수(Beta)가 -0.456으로 가장 좋은 설명력을 가졌으며 일상활동능력(Beta=-0.140)의 순으로 좋은 설명력을 가졌다. 이상의 연구결과를 토대로 다음을 제안하고자 한다. 1. 우울 정도가 높은 가정노인을 간호하기 위해 가정노인의 우울에 영향을 주는 일상활동능력, 근골격계 증상, 지각된 건강상태 및 인구학적 특성(연령, 배우자 유무)을 고려한 건강프로그램의 개발이 필요하다. 2. 추후 연구에서는 가정노인의 신체적 건강을 측정하기 위해 다양한 도구를 사용할 것을 제안한다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.475-483
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• 2006

Purpose: The goal of this study was to investigate the factors influencing health promoting behaviors in elderly individuals according to types of residency. Method: This was a descriptive study. The subjects were comprised of 243 elderly aged 65 years or over living in 3 large cities. The instruments used for this study were a health promoting lifestyle, perceived health status, geriatric depression short form scale-Korea, social support scale, and self-efficacy. The data was analyzed using SPSS Win 12.0. Result: Powerful predictors of a health promoting lifestyle were depression, self-efficacy, and perceived health status for the elderly living at home. In the cases of the elderly living in institutions, a powerful predictor of a health promoting lifestyle was identified as social support. Conclusion: For the operation of long-term care insurance, a service for home care programs is needed for the elderly living at home in order to reduce depression and to increase self-efficacy and perceived health status. In addition, social support provided by health-care professionals should be developed to promote a healthy lifestyle for the elderly living in institutional environments.