Leisure Activities, Cognitive Function and Depression in Female Elderly / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
; : 436-446, 2007.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate cognitive function, leisure activities and depression in female elderly, to examine the relationships among those variables and to investigate leisure activities and depression according to cognitive function. METHODS: The subjects were 105 female elderly visiting two senior citizen centers in Seoul, Korea. Data were collected from November to December 2006. The participants were assured of anonymity and confidentiality. All information was collected through face-to-face interviews using questionnaires. RESULTS: 26.0% of the participants were cognitive impaired but not demented and 17.3% were demented. The level of depression was severe and 77.9% of the subjects were depressed. The subjects were not actively engaging in leisure activities. There were significant correlations between cognitive function, leisure activities and depression in female elderly. Demented or CIND subjects were more actively engaging in extra family fulfillment type leisure activities than normal subjects, CONCLUSION: These findings showed the need for a program for female elderly regarding leisure activities. When counseling the elderly, nurses must consider their cognitive function, leisure activities and depression.
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Main subject:
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Cognitive Dissonance
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Confidentiality
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Counseling
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Depression
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Seoul
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Korea
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Leisure Activities
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Anonyms and Pseudonyms
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Year:
2007
Type:
Article