Elderly Welfare Facilities Research Articles

충북노인복지시설 종사자들의 감정노동과 직무스트레스가 심리사회적 안녕감에 미치는 영향

충북노인복지시설 종사자들의 감정노동과 직무스트레스가 심리사회적 안녕감에 미치는 영향

Efficacy of continuous ingestion of dewaxed brown rice on the cognitive functions of the residents of elderly welfare facilities: A pilot test using crossover trial.

Compared with regular brown rice, dewaxed brown rice (DBR), prepared by excluding only the wax layer in the outermost layer of brown rice using a new rice milling technique, has improved water absorbency, digestibility, and taste. Dewaxed brown rice has a nutritional value close to that of brown rice and contains a large amount of lipopolysaccharides (LPS), which are known to improve the cognitive function of mice. In this study, we examined the effect of continuous DBR ingestion on the cognitive function of elderly people. A crossover comparison test was performed, in which elderly people who moved into an elderly welfare facility were divided into two groups and ingested DBR or polished white rice for three meals a day for 6 months, followed by a change in test meals for the next 6 months. Cognitive function was assessed using Revised Hasegawa's Dementia Scale (HDS‐R) before starting the test and 6 months after ingesting each test meal. No subjects withdrew or discontinued DBR intake during the study period, and all subjects continued the test for 6 months. In subjects with low cognitive function (defined as subjects with HDS‐R total score of ≥1 but <10 at the start of the study), there was a significant association between continuous DBR ingestion and cognitive function improvement (increase in total HDS‐R score). Our findings suggest that the long‐term DBR ingestion as a staple food could be useful for preventing cognitive decline in elderly; it offers an easily implemented option as a daily diet for preventing cognitive decline.

The Impact of Welfare Facilities on Happiness of the Elderly: Evidence from Seoul, Korea

Across the world, there are growing concerns about how to care for an increasingly large elderly population. We explore how elderly welfare facilities influence seniors’ subjective well-being, focusing on the city of Seoul, Korea, using the 2005–2015 Seoul Survey data. Through pooled cross-sectional data analysis with time-specific and location-specific fixed-effects, we estimate the effect of the number of local welfare facilities on elderly subjective well-being. Our results show that elderly welfare facilities have a positive effect on elderly subjective well-being after controlling for endogeneity, but these facilities are more important for the more aged elderly and lower income elderly.

Study on the Actual Conditions of Institution Foodservice Management in the Elderly Welfare Facilities by the Employment of Dietitians

Study on the Actual Conditions of Institution Foodservice Management in the Elderly Welfare Facilities by the Employment of Dietitians

폐교를 활용한 노인복지시설의 평면유형개발에 관한 연구 - 충북지역을 중심으로 -

폐교를 활용한 노인복지시설의 평면유형개발에 관한 연구 - 충북지역을 중심으로 -

노인복지시설 이용자의 인구학적 특성에 따른 노화에 대한 태도와 우울에 미치는 영향

노인복지시설 이용자의 인구학적 특성에 따른 노화에 대한 태도와 우울에 미치는 영향

Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Joint Pain, Range of Motion, and Sleep in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine effects of auricular acupressure on knee pain, range of motion, and sleep in the elderly with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: This is an experimental study designed with randomization and single-blind in a placebo-control approach. The subjects included the elderly with knee osteoarthritis who were using an elderly welfare facility. In each of the groups, 28 subjects were assigned. For the experimental group, auricular acupressure was applied to five pressure points related to the pain caused by osteoarthritis and sleep. In the case of the placebo-control group, auricular acupressure was applied to other five points than the former. The intervention lasted eight weeks. In order to examine intervention effects of auricular acupressure, joint pain, Pressure Pain Thresholds (PPTs), and extension and flexion range of motion (ROM) were measured weekly. As for the preand post-examinations, pain, sleep quality, and the time-by-sleep stage of the patients with knee osteoarthritis were measured. Results: The VAS scores in the experimental group with auricular acupressure significantly decreased through time (p<.001) and WOMAC also significantly decreased (p<.01) compared with the placebo-control group. However, there were no significant differences in PPTs. The flexion (p<.01) and extension (p<.001) ROMs measured for eight weeks improved over time. Meanwhile, sleep quality improved significantly after the intervention termination (p<.01), but there was no significant difference found in the time-by-sleep stage. Conclusion: Auricular acupressure applied for eight weeks was found to be effective in reducing joint pain, improving knee ROM, and improving sleep quality in patients with degenerative knee arthritis.

A Study on the Comparative Study on the Work Obstacles and Safety Culture Perceptions of Elderly Welfare Facility Employees in Korea and Japan

A Study on the Comparative Study on the Work Obstacles and Safety Culture Perceptions of Elderly Welfare Facility Employees in Korea and Japan

Life Satisfaction and Related Factors of Denture Wearers

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to understand the factors affecting the satisfaction of life of female denture wearers and to practice proper denture management.Method/Statistical Analysis: The subjects of this study were the elderly welfare facility residents of Seoul, 337 were selected for final analysis. Data collection was conducted by questionnaire survey method through face - to - face interview with the researchers who were fully informed about the purpose of the study after selecting the sample as the convenience sampling method. In this study, general characteristics were calculated as frequency and percentage.Findings: The age of the patients was 75-79 years old with 210, followed by 69 patients over 80 years old and 58 patients 65-74 years old. And 74 women with family members were living together. There are 159 women with religion and 140 patients with activity limitation.The results of multiple regression analysis on the factors affecting the general characteristics of female denture wearers were as follows. Among the general characteristics, age, cohabiting family and activity limitation were significant influences. In other words, life satisfaction was high in the case of the younger age, the family with the same family, the absence of the physical activity restriction, and the explanatory power of the variables was 29.9. The results of multiple regression analysis on the factors affecting the satisfaction of life using the denture of female denture wearers are as follows. Satisfaction with chewing and Satisfaction with taste were significant.Improvements/Applications: Using the right denture has a positive effect on not only the oral function but also the satisfaction of life, so efficient management habits are necessary for a happy life.

The Relation between Frailty, Social Support, and Health-related Quality of Life in Old-Old Elderly

본 연구는 허약의 고위험군인 후기노인의 건강관련 삶의 질 향상을 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 허약, 사회적 지지 및 건강관련 삶의 질 간의 관계를 조사하였다. 서술적 조사연구인 본 연구를 위하여 2016년 03월 01일 부터 03월 31일까지 K군에 소재하는 노인복지시설에서 75세 이상 노인을 대상으로 구조화된 설문지를 이용하는 일대일 면담을 통해 총 211명의 자료를 수집하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS/WIN과 Amos 18.0 프로그램으로 t-test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient 및 경로분석을 사용하여 분석하였다. 80세를 기준으로 한 연령집단 간 차이검정결과, 80세 이상인 경우 유의하게 허약수준이 더 높고(t=-2.51, p=.013), 건강관련 삶의 질이 낮았으나 (t=3.29, p=.001), 사회적 지지는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(t=1.28, p=.201). 허약, 사회적지지, 건강관련 삶의 질 간의 상관관계 분석결과, 허약수준이 높을수록 사회적 지지(r=-.21, p=.003)와 건강관련 삶의 질이 유의하게 낮았고(r=-.65, p<.001), 건강관련 삶의 질은 사회적 지지가 높을수록 유의하게 높았다(r=.18, p=.010). 사회적 지지와 건강관련 삶의 질 사이에서 허약의 매개효과를 조사한 결과, 사회적 지지는 허약에(β=-.21, p=.016) 허약은 건강관련 삶의 질에 유의한 직접효과를 미치나(β=-.06, p=.004), 사회적 지지는 건강관련 삶의 질에 유의한 직접효과를 미치지 않고(β=.00, p=.562) 허약을 매개하여 유의한 간접효과를 미쳐(β=.01, p=.012) 사회적 지지와 건강관련 삶의 질 사이에서 허약의 완전매개효과가 있었다. 사회적 지지는 허약을 예방하고 허약수준의 개선은 건강관련 삶의 질을 증진시킨다. 그러므로 후기노인의 건강관련 삶의 질 제고를 위해 연령별 사회적 지지 방안을 포함하는 다면적인 허약 예방 프로그램의 개발이 필요하다.This study investigated the relation between frailty, social support, and health-related quality of life to provide basic data to improve the health-related quality of life of old-old elderly who are a high risk group for frailty. For this descriptive study, one-on-one interviews with structured questionnaires were conducted for elderly aged 75 years or older at elderly welfare facilities in K county from March 01 to 31 in 2016, and a total of 211 elderly were interviewed. The collected data were analyzed by t-test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and path analysis using SPSS/WIN and AMOS 18.0 program. For the differences between the age groups, those aged over 80 years had a significantly higher frailty (t=-2.51, p=.013) and a lower health-related quality of life than those aged below 80 years (t=3.29, p=.001); however, there was no significant difference in social support (t=1.28, p=.201). The correlation between frailty, social support and health-related quality of life showed that as frailty became higher, social support (r=-.21, p=.003) and health-related quality of life (r=-.65, p<.001) were significantly lower, and health-related quality of life was significantly higher with a higher social support (r=.18, p=.010). As a result of investigating the mediating effects of frailty between social support and health-related quality of life, social support had a significant direct effect on frailty (β=-.21, p=.016) and frailty had a significant direct effect on health-related quality of life (β=-.06, p=.004); however, social support had no significant direct effect on health-related quality of life (β=.00, p=.562). Social support had a significant indirect effect on health-related quality of life and a mediating effect on frailty (β=.01, p=.012); therefore, the full mediation effect of frailty between social support and health-related quality of life was verified. Social support prevents frailty, and improving frailty enhances health-related quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a multifactorial frailty prevention program that includes age-specific social support strategies to improve the health-related quality of life in old-old elderly.

일본 유니트형 노인요양시설의 기능별 공간구성 분석 - 동북지방 농촌지역 5곳 사례를 중심으로 -

There are many advantages to unit-care welfare facilities’ care services for the elderly in Japan. The field research was conducted after holding interviews with employees at five elderly welfare facilities in Japan. This research analyzes the space arrangement of unit-care welfare facilities in Japan’s Tohoku rural area. The purpose of this study is to provide design data on the space arrangement of a unit-care facility for Korea. The results of research are as follows. 1. Cafes, restaurants, and stores were operated in the elderly welfare facilities, which were open to the general public as well. Therefore, local residents frequently visited. 2. The kitchen, living rooms, private bedrooms and construction of the elderly welfare facilities were similar to that of normal residential houses. 3. The event hall is conveniently located at the center of the facility. 4. It was easy to understand the health status of the elderly by having a health office in the open living room. 5. There were open spaces which are frequently used by the homebound elderly, including room rehabilitation, daycare and short term residence. The above results will be used for space planning data in Korean unit-care facilities.

노인의료복지시설 조직문화와 조직유효성관계: 요양보호사의 감정노동전략과 자기효능감의 매개효과를 중심으로

노인의료복지시설 조직문화와 조직유효성관계: 요양보호사의 감정노동전략과 자기효능감의 매개효과를 중심으로

경기도 양주시 및 인근지역의 장기요양기관 추이와 서울시 장기요양공급체계에의 시사점: 노인의료복지시설을 중심으로

경기도 양주시 및 인근지역의 장기요양기관 추이와 서울시 장기요양공급체계에의 시사점: 노인의료복지시설을 중심으로

Legal Theory of Compensation Liability for Safety Accident in Elderly Welfare Facility

Legal Theory of Compensation Liability for Safety Accident in Elderly Welfare Facility

The Effects of Self-leadership of Workers at Welfare Facilities for the Elderly on Job Performance

The Effects of Self-leadership of Workers at Welfare Facilities for the Elderly on Job Performance

FDS 및 Pathfinder를 이용한 노인의료복지시설의 피난시간 산정

Currently, the number of elderly people aged 65 or older in Korea is increasing steadily, reaching 14.3 %. As the number of elderly people increases, the number of elderly welfare facilities such as nursing homes is also increasing, and the number of elderly welfare facilities has increased to 75,708 in 2016 from 50,517 in 2003. In November 2010, a fire occurred at an elderly care center in Pohang city, and There were 17 deaths and 10 injured. Since then National Fire Safety Code have been significantly strengthened. However, accidents of evacuees such as medical welfare facilities for the elderly are continuously occurring. Now, Institutional research on evacuation planning is underway in many areas. we calculated the evacuation time (ASET : Available Safe Egress Time) according to presence or absence of fire facilities and the evacuation time (RSET : Required safe egress time) associated with the type of building in the elderly medical welfare facilities. In this study, fire facilities, which are essential for elderly medical welfare facilities, are operated for efficient evacuation by using Pyrosim and Pathfinder for sofa in living facilities (elderly medical welfare facilities) And whether they can evacuate. The conclusion was that normal operation of fire facilities and additional building considerations (such as ramps and exit widths) could be identified for evacuation of non-durable patients.

중국 양로시설 시장현황 및 진출전략

중국 양로시설 시장현황 및 진출전략

Study on the Status of Fire Safety Management in Elderly Welfare Facilities

노인복지시설은 입소자들의 신체적, 정신적 능력이 쇠퇴하여 화재 등의 재난시 많은 인명피해가 발생한다. 본 연구에서는 현재 운영되고 있는 노인복지시설의 건축물 구조적 문제, 소방시설의 설치 및 관리에 관한 문제, 소방안전관리자 업무에 관한 문제점 등 소방안전관리실태에 대해 조사, 분석하였다. 최근 대형화재사고 발생 후 관련법령의 개정에 따른 소방시설의 소급적용 등으로 다소 보완되었으나 전반적으로 소방안전관리실태는 아직도 미비한 상태이다. 따라서 관련법령의 추가적인 정비를 통해 건축물 및 소방시설의 안전성과 소방안전관리실태를 개선해나가야 한다.Elderly welfare facilities are extremely susceptible to mass casualties in disastrous situations, such as fire, due to the limited physical and mental abilities of their residents. This study examined the status of fire safety management, including the structural problems of elderly welfare facilities, problems of the installation and management of firefighting systems, and problems regarding of fire safety managers. After the Sejong Medical Welfare Facility fire, these problems have been complemented by retrofitting firefighting systems in accordance with the revision of the relevant laws and regulations. On the other hand, the overall status of fire safety management is still insufficient. Therefore, it is important to improve the stability of buildings and firefighting systems as well as fire safety management through additional revision of the relevant laws and regulations.

The effects of organizational culture of employees at welfare facilities for the elderly on self leadership

The effects of organizational culture of employees at welfare facilities for the elderly on self leadership

Factors Affecting Rehospitalization of Patients Discharged from a Comprehensive Community-based Care Ward to Long-term Care Elderly Welfare Facilities

Factors Affecting Rehospitalization of Patients Discharged from a Comprehensive Community-based Care Ward to Long-term Care Elderly Welfare Facilities