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KMID : 0379220190390020389
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2019 Volume.39 No. 2 p.389 ~ p.404
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The Association between Self-Reported Sensory Impairment and Cognitive Function among Korean Older Adults: Results from the 2017 National Survey of the Living Conditions and Welfare Needs of Older Koreans
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Bae Su-Hyun
Kim Gi-Yeon
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Abstract
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The present study aims to examine the relationship between self-reported sensory impairment and cognitive function among older adults in Korea. Drawn from the 2017 Survey of Living Conditions and Welfare Needs Korean Older Persons, a total of 10,082 adults aged 65 and over were included in analyses. Results from hierarchial multiple regression analysis show that those who reported greater subjective discomfort about vision, hearing, and oral function were more likely to have poor cognitive function. Results from hierarchial logistic regression analysis show. Results from logistic regression analysis show that having hearing and oral discomfort increased the a risk for dementia. Findings suggest that it is necessary to manage sensory function of the elderly at the government level and to develop self-evaluation tools to monitor changes in sensory function for older adults. Future research should target finding effective ways to improve health of older adults.
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KEYWORD
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Sensory Impairment, Cognitive Function, Dementia, Korean Older Adults
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