지역사회 허약노인과 비허약노인의 신체기능과 자아통합감 (Physical Function and Ego-Integrity in Frail and Non-frail Elders in a Local Community)

서지정보

· 발행기관 : 한국노인간호학회
· 수록지 정보 : 노인간호학회지 / 16권 / 1호 / 27 ~ 37페이지
· 저자명 : 김효영, 박명화

초록

Purpose: This study was done to identify frail and non-frail elders in a local community based on the definitionsof frailty and to compare physical function and ego-integrity. Methods: Data were collected from August 1 toSeptember 20, 2008 with 196 community-dwelling elders in Korea. Physical function was defined using physicalperformance, grip strength, walking speed, eye sight, hearing, chewing, activity of daily living, and ego-integrity. Five questionnaires with incomplete responses were not included in data analysis. Results: Of the 191 elders,37.2% were categorized as being in the frail group and 62.8% in the non-frail group. For physical function, significantdifferences were observed between the two groups for physical performance (p<.001), grip strength(p<.001), walking speed (p<.001), eye sight (p<.001), hearing (p<.001), and chewing (p<.001). Frail elders hadsignificantly more ADL/IADL limitations than non-frail elders (p<.001). The mean total scores for ego-integritywere 89.68 and 112 for frail and non-frail elders, respectively, and the difference between the two groups wassignificant (t=-11.90, p<.001). Conclusion: The results of the study indicate a need to identify the frail elders inthe community, explore their physical, emotional, and socio-psychological status, and develop effective interventionsto prevent frailty.

영어초록

Purpose: This study was done to identify frail and non-frail elders in a local community based on the definitionsof frailty and to compare physical function and ego-integrity. Methods: Data were collected from August 1 toSeptember 20, 2008 with 196 community-dwelling elders in Korea. Physical function was defined using physicalperformance, grip strength, walking speed, eye sight, hearing, chewing, activity of daily living, and ego-integrity. Five questionnaires with incomplete responses were not included in data analysis. Results: Of the 191 elders,37.2% were categorized as being in the frail group and 62.8% in the non-frail group. For physical function, significantdifferences were observed between the two groups for physical performance (p<.001), grip strength(p<.001), walking speed (p<.001), eye sight (p<.001), hearing (p<.001), and chewing (p<.001). Frail elders hadsignificantly more ADL/IADL limitations than non-frail elders (p<.001). The mean total scores for ego-integritywere 89.68 and 112 for frail and non-frail elders, respectively, and the difference between the two groups wassignificant (t=-11.90, p<.001). Conclusion: The results of the study indicate a need to identify the frail elders inthe community, explore their physical, emotional, and socio-psychological status, and develop effective interventionsto prevent frailty.

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