[Evaluation of cognitive functions, depression, life satisfaction among the elderly receiving visiting nursing services].
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
; 38(1): 1-10, 2008 Feb.
Article
in Ko
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18323712
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to examine cognitive functions, depression, and life satisfaction among the elderly receiving visiting nursing services.METHODS:
The subjects of this study consisted of 221 elderly individuals who were receiving visiting nursing services from a public health center located in Gyeonggi-do. The Mini-mental State Examination Korea version (MMSE-K), Geriatric Depression Scale-short form-Korea version (GDS-K), and Life Satisfaction Scale were utilized to determine cognitive functions, depression, and life satisfaction. Collected data was analyzed by the SPSS PC Win 12.0 program.RESULTS:
The prevalence of cognitive impairment (MMSE-KCONCLUSION:
The high prevalence of cognitive impairment and low life satisfaction status were determined among low-income elderly who were registered at a visiting health care center. Thus, in the future at visiting health care services, efficient and various programs for the elderly should be tried, to improve cognitive functions and reduce depression. Additionally, consistent evaluation studies for those programs will be required.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personal Satisfaction
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Cognition Disorders
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Depression
Type of study:
Evaluation_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2008
Type:
Article