- Frailty in Older Adults
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Social Robot Interaction and HRI
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Kangwon National University
2022-2025
Konyang University Hospital
2023
Background: Appropriate hospital-to-home transitional care has been recognized for its positive impact on health usage and outcomes in patients with COPD. However, there is limited research assessing effects patient-centered outcomes, focusing patient symptoms experiences. Methods: This single-blind randomized controlled trial included subjects diagnosed COPD at one of 2 university hospitals South Korea. The study 179 (transitional group [transitional care], 87; usual [usual 92). received...
We evaluated a socially assistive robot (SAR) named Hyodol during six-week intervention. This study enrolled 69 older adults with cognitive decline. To screen the eligibility, we have used following three criteria, namely Korean-Mini-Mental Status Exam score ≤ 26). Clinical Dementia Rating 0.5-2), and Diagnostics Statistical Manual V. Participants were divided into groups based on their function (i.e. very mild impairment (vMCI), (MCI), moderate (MOCI). The instructed to use at home for...
Appropriate hospital-to-home transitional care has been recognized for its positive impact on health usage and outcomes in patients with COPD. However, there is limited research assessing effects patient-centered outcomes, focusing patient symptoms experiences.
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of social robots. When robots are used by older adults with cognitive impairment, whether care burden family caregivers impairment decreased, and if there is a change in personal role strain.Methods: conducted randomized controlled trial reduction (role strain, strain) 27 under age 60 after having people use at home for 6 weeks. For analysis, Mann-Whitney U-test Wilcoxon signed rank test were performed using SPSS version 26.Results: The...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterized by persistent inflammation in the airways, resulting narrowing and obstruction of air passages. The development COPD primarily attributed to long-term exposure irritants, such as cigarette smoke environmental pollutants. Among individuals hospitalized for exacerbations COPD, approximately one five readmitted within 30 days discharge or encounters immediate post-discharge complications,...
Abstract Background Transitional care is an integrated service to ensure coordination and continuity of patients’ healthcare. Many models are being developed implemented for this care. This study aims identify the facilitators obstacles project performance through experiences coordinator in charge Community Linkage Program Discharge Patients (CLDP), a representative transitional program Korea. Method Forty-one coordinators (nurses social workers) from 21 hospitals were interviewed using...
Abstract Background Cooperation among rehabilitation team member is essential in home‐based setting. Q‐methodology that can quantitatively analyze the subjectivity of members was used to explore role occupational therapists (OTs) rehabilitation. Method A five‐step implementation procedure constructed and applied categorize members. Representative statements about OTs consisted 7 areas (52 statements). total 34 categorized according their subjective viewpoints, factor analysis conducted based...
This study aims to examine the moderating effect of social support on relationship between nutritional status and depression in older adults with cognitive impairment group. For this purpose, 2,545 group 7,281 normal selected based a function diagnostic test were as final analysis subjects among all respondents 2020 survey living conditions welfare needs Korean persons. As result study, it was found that both negatively significant. It elderly had significant blood relation system support,...