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KMID : 0806120080380010001
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대한간호학회지
2008 Volume.38 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.10
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Evaluation of Cognitive Functions, Depression, Life Satisfaction among the Elderly ReceivingVisiting Nursing Services
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Won Jong-Soon
Kim Kye-Ha
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine cognitive functions, depression, and life satisfaction among the elderly receiving visiting nursing services.
Methods: The subjects of this study consisted of 221 elderly individuals who were receiving visiting nursing services from a public health center located in Gyeonggi-Do. The MMSE-K, GDS-K, and Life Satisfaction Scale were utilized to determine cognitive functions, depression, and life satisfaction. The collected data
were analyzed by the SPSS PC Win 12.0 program.
Results: The prevalence of cognitive impairment (MMSE-K≤24) was 86.4%, and the proportion of severe depression (GDS-K≥10) was 22.6%. Older age, lower education, and low income were associated with cognitive impairments, and low education, no religion, and low income were associated with depression. Cognitive functions were negatively correlated with depression. Life satisfaction level was fairly low and was not associated with any variables.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of cognitive impairment and low life satisfaction status was determined among low-income elderly who were registered at a visiting health care center. Thus, in the future at visiting health care services, efficient and variety of programs for the elderly should be tried, to improve cognitive functions and reduce depression. Additionally, consistent evaluation studies for those programs will be required.
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KEYWORD
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Visiting nurse, Cognitive aspects, Depression, Satisfaction
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