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KMID : 1152020180020030047
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Journal of Korean Nursing Research
2018 Volume.2 No. 3 p.47 ~ p.60
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Factors Affecting on the Cognitive Function of the Community-dwelling Elderly
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Kim Neung-Yeon
Jung Hyun-Jong
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study was done to identify the effects of the perceived health status, subjective memory, depression, Hwa-Byung (a nervous disorder caused by one’s pent-up resentment) and Yangsaeng (regimen) on the cognitive function of the elderly.
Methods : 220 persons aged over 65 in P city in South Korea participated in this study as interviewee subjects. Data were collected by structured interview questionnaires from May 14 to July 10, 2018. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS version 23.0.
Results : The mean score of cognitive function was 25.25 out of total 30 points. The factors influencing on cognitive function of the elderly were found to be significant with variables such as participation in cognition improvement program, subjective memory, age, Hwa-Byung, smoking, religion and education level, explaining about 54.9% of the variance. The strongest factor influencing on the cognitive function was found to be participation in cognition improvement program.
Conclusion : The results suggest that it is necessary to develop a cognition improvement program for the elderly to prevent
dementia. To improve the effectiveness of the program, the above major influencing factors should be considered to be practiced in the medical industry.
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KEYWORD
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Cognitive function, Elderly, Health status, Depression
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