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KMID : 0869520100160020131
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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2010 Volume.16 No. 2 p.131 ~ p.137
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A Study on the Relationship between Depression and Cognition in the Community Female Aged
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Chu Su-Kyung
Choi Hee-Jung
Yoo Jang-Hak
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression status and cognitive function in the community female aged.
Methods: This was a descriptive study. Data were collected using individual-based interviews from 120 senior female residents in the Hall for the aged in the city of S. The length of time for data collection was from June 18 to 29, 2007. The tool of data collection was Korean Version of Mini-Mental State Examination (Kwon & Park, 1989), Short-form Geriatric Depression Scale (Bae, 1996).
Results: Depression & cognition showed significant differences according to age, regular exercise. The depression group scored significantly lower than the normal group in total score of cognition, orientation, memory recall.
Conclusion: It is necessary to prepare the composite programs, which can improve not only cognition but depression in the community female aged.\
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Depression, Cognition
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