지역사회 거주 경도인지장애 노인의 유병율과 정상 노인과의 비교연구

• Published in: Sŏngin Kanho Hakhoe chi Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 40 - 49
• Main Authors: 신경림(Shin Kyung-Rim), 강윤희(Kang Younhee), 정덕유(Jung Dukyoo), 김미영(Kim Miyoung), 김정수(Kim Jeongsoo), 김미정(Kim Mijung), 김민정(Kim Minjung)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국성인간호학회 2011
• Subjects: 인지장애; Aged; Cognition disorders; 노인
• ISSN: 1225-4886; 2288-338X

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a group of community-dwelling elderly and to determine if there were differences in general characteristics, activities of daily living (ADL), perceived health status (PHS) between the MCI group and group of elderly with normal cognitive function. Methods: This study utilized a descriptive survey design. Six hundred and five subjects over the age 65 were recruited from an S public health center, Seoul. Data were gathered through a variety of instruments: MoCA-K, K-MMSE, K-MBI, S-IADL, and PHS scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS/WIN 18.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square test and t-test. Results: The prevalence of MCI among the subjects was 46.0%. Differences in IADL, PHS, age, education, sex, and residing with a spouse were statistically significant between groups. The MCI group had lower IADL, lower PHS, were older, and had lower educational levels than the group with normal cognitive function. Further, the MCI group was less likely to live with a spouse. Conclusion: It is suggested that MCI group should be targeted in developing and implementing nursing strategies to prevent dementia and improve the elderly cognitive function.