A5101748030- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Sleep and related disorders
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
Dankook University Hospital
2015-2024
Dankook University
2015-2024
Gwangmyeong Mental Health Welfare Center
2022-2024
Kangwon National University Hospital
2021
Seoul National University Hospital
2020-2021
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
2008-2021
Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
2021
Yonsei University
2021
Dongguk University
2021
Seoul Medical Center
2020
The relationship among chronic fatigue, depressive symptoms, and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) survivors is poorly understood.Of 148 who consented to be registered underwent assessments at 12 months (T1) 18 (T2) after the MERS outbreak, 72 (48.65%) were evaluated for PTSSs based on Impact of Event ScaleRevised (IES-R), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Data from 52 subjects, completed both assessments,...
We investigated the prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) factors associate with risk from a representative nationwide sample Korean elders. 8,199 randomly-sampled Koreans aged 65 years or older were invited to participate in Phase I screening assessment using Mini-Mental State Examination by door-to-door home visit, 6,141 subjects (response rate = 74.9%) responded. Among them, 2,336 II diagnostic for MCI, 1,673 responded 71.6%). Diagnostic assessments administered...
A population-based cross-sectional study to investigate the association between depression and dry eye disease (DED) in a community-dwelling elderly population.The subjects were 657 Korean elders ≥ 65 years of age randomly selected from an official household registration database Yongin, Korea. DED symptoms assessed using six-item Dry Eye Questionnaire. signs evaluated Schirmer test, fluorescein stain score, tear film break-up time (BUT). Depression was version Short Geriatric Scale...
The 2015 outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the Republic Korea is a recent and representative occurrence nationwide outbreaks Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs). In addition to physical symptoms, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) depression are common following EID.The present study investigated long-term mental health outcomes related risk factors survivors MERS. A prospective cohort was conducted 12 months after MERS at multi-centers throughout Korea. PTSD as main...
Abstract Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is subclassified into four subtypes by the presence of in memory domain (amnestic vs nonamnestic) and number impaired domains (single multiple). However, predictive validity for outcomes these criteria diagnostic stability are questionable. Methods We investigated 140 patients with MCI who participated baseline study Korean Longitudinal Study on Health Aging completed 18‐month follow‐up evaluation (mean duration = 1.57 ± 0.24 years)....
To investigate sleep disturbances that induce cognitive changes over 4 years in nondemented elderlies.Data were acquired from a nationwide, population-based, prospective cohort of Korean elderlies (2,238 normal cognition [NC] and 655 mild impairment [MCI]). At baseline 4-year follow-up assessments, sleep-related parameters (midsleep time, duration, latency, subjective quality, efficiency, daytime dysfunction) status measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Consortium to Establish...
Due to an unprecedented rate of population aging, South Korea is facing a dementia epidemic. For this reason, the Korean Longitudinal Study on Cognitive Aging and Dementia (KLOSCAD) was launched in 2009 with support from Health Industry Development Institute investigate epidemiology, biopsychosocial risk factors, outcomes dementia-related conditions.The KLOSCAD first nationwide multi-center population-based prospective cohort study. In October 2010, 12,694 individuals were randomly sampled...
<b><i>Background/Aims:</i></b> Knowledge of incidence rates and risk factors is essential for the development strategies to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) mild cognitive impairment (MCI). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A subpopulation Nationwide Survey on Dementia Epidemiology (460 Korean subjects aged ≥65 years from 2 rural urban districts) was followed up 3.5 years. The age-specific estimated were identified....
<i>Background:</i> We developed the Korean version of Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB-K), evaluated its psychometric properties and constructed normative data for elders. <i>Methods:</i> FAB-K was administered to 300 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients 635 normal controls. Reliability by testing internal consistency, test-retest inter-rater reliabilities. Validity discriminant validity AD concurrent with other frontal function tests. Age- education-specific were...
<h3>Objective</h3> To investigate the effects of completed pregnancy with childbirth and incomplete without on late-life cognition risk Alzheimer disease (AD) in women. <h3>Methods</h3> Using pooled data 3,549 women provided by 2 population-based cohort studies, we conducted logistic regression analyses to examine retrospectively associations risks mild cognitive impairment AD. For dementia, also covariance Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score. <h3>Results</h3> Grand multiparous who...
ABSTRACT Background: Social support programs for dementia caregivers were widely used in order to reduce care burden. We investigated which types of social supports can psychological and non-psychological burdens caregivers, explored the mechanism those supports. Methods: evaluated 731 community-dwelling patients their from National Survey Dementia Care South Korea. five (emotional support, informational tangible positive interaction, affectionate support) using Medical Outcomes Study...
Objective Although cognitive stimulation (CS) is one of the most popular non-pharmacological interventions for people with dementia, its efficacy still debatable. We performed a meta-analysis randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on CS in dementia. Methods Data sources were identified by searching PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, psychINFO, and Cochrane Reviews Library. A total 7,354 articles identified, these, 30 RCTs selected based selection criteria. Of these RCTs, 14 finally included our [731...
Background:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a state that lies on the continuum between normal aging and dementia, prevalence of MCI higher than dementia. However, risk for mortality people with has been far less studied po pulation attributable percent (PAR%) death to not estimated yet. Objective:To investigate impact cause in elderly, estimate PAR% deaths MCI. Methods:Data came from 7,315 elderly subjects aged ≥60 years without dementia two cohort studies diagnostic assessments at...
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors poor mental health in general Korean population during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact mental health literacy on depression and suicidal ideation among adults aged 20 69, using survey data from residents Chungcheongnam-do.Methods: This utilized 2022 Chungcheongnam-do Mental Health Awareness Survey, conducted promote Chungcheongnam-do. A total 836 participants, excluding those with missing data, were analyzed chi-square tests, logistic regression analysis, generalized linear model.Results: analysis revealed that...
Abstract Aims To investigate the association between parity and risk of incident dementia in women. Methods We pooled baseline follow-up data for community-dwelling women aged 60 or older from six population-based, prospective cohort studies four European two Asian countries. investigated using Cox proportional hazards regression models adjusted age, educational level, hypertension, diabetes mellitus cohort, with additional analysis by subtype (Alzheimer (AD) non-Alzheimer (NAD)). Results Of...
To investigate the effects of single sensory impairment (SSI; visual or auditory) dual (DSI; and on dementia longitudinal changes neuropsychological test scores.In this nationwide, prospective, community-based elderly cohort study, KLOSCAD (the Korean Longitudinal Study Cognitive Aging Dementia), 6,520 individuals (58-101 years) representing general population were included. We defined auditory via self-report questionnaire: 932 had normal function, 2,957 an SSI, 2,631 a DSI. Demographic...
Abstract Background There are growing concerns about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health older adults. We examined effect risk depression in Methods analyzed data from prospective cohort study Korean adults, which has been followed every 2 years. Among 2308 participants who completed both third and fourth follow-up assessments, 58.4% their before outbreak rest it during pandemic. conducted face-to-face diagnostic interviews using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview...
Purpose This study aimed to examine the association between social support, postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety and perceived stress among women within 12 months of childbirth in South Korea.Methods A cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted from 21 30 September 2022 included Chungnam Province, Korea. total 1486 participants were included. Multiple linear regression models used evaluate support mental health.Results In total, 40.0% had mild moderate PPD; 12.0%, symptoms; 8.2%, severe...