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KMID : 1034520170110010009
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Journal of Occupational Therapy for the Aged and Dementia
2017 Volume.11 No. 1 p.9 ~ p.19
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The Effects of Use of Smartphone and Cognitive Function on Depression, and Loneliness of Life in Elder
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Hwang Soon-Hyun
Lee Hye-Jin
Ha Eun-Hee
Kim So-Hyeong
Jung Geun-Kyung
Choi Hyo-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of use of smartphone and cognitive function on depression, and Loneliness of life in elders.
Methods : From August 18 to September 21, 2016, a total of 54 elderly people aged 65 years or older were interviewed at K Welfare Center in Busan, G Nursing Home, H Apartments in Gimhae, and D Apartment. The Korean version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-K), Korea UCLA Lonelines scale and Geriatric Depress Scale Short Korea Version (GDSSF-K) were used to evaluate the frequency, t-test, Pearson correlation , And regression analysis.
Results : There was a significant correlation between cognitive function (p <0.001), depression (p <0.05), and loneliness (p <0.001) according to presence or absence of smartphone use. There was a significant correlation between cognitive function and loneliness, but there was no significant correlation between cognitive function and depression, depression and loneliness.
Conclusion : The results suggest that an use of smartphone could be an effective improving and maintaining cognitive function, to decrease depression and Loneliness in old adults. We hope to encourage the old adults to use smartphones for healthy future ages and expect smartphone education to be activated.
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KEYWORD
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Depression, Smartphone, Loneliness
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