[Purpose] This study investigates the effects of task-oriented activities on hand
function, cognitive function, and self-expression of the elderly with dementia, and then
identify the influencing factors on self-expression in sub-factors of dependent variables.
[Subjects and Methods] Forty elderly persons were divided into two groups: intervention
group (n=20) and control group (n=20). The interventions were applied to the subjects 3
times a week, 50 minutes per each time, for a total of five weeks. We measured the jamar
hand dynamometer test for grip strength, the jamar hydraulic pinch gauge test for
prehension test, nine-hole pegboard test for coordination test, and Loewenstein
Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment-Geriatric Population for cognitive function, and
self-expression rating scale for self-expression test. [Results] The task-oriented
activities promoted hand function, cognitive function (visual perception, spatial
perception, visuomotor organization, attention & concentration) and self-expression of
the elderly with early dementia, and the factors influencing the self-expression were
cognitive function (visual perception) and hand function (coordination). The study showed
that the task-oriented program enabled self-expression by improving hand function and
cognitive function. [Conclusion] This study suggested that there should be provided the
task-oriented program for prevention and treatment of the elderly with early dementia in
the clinical settings and it was considered that results have a value as basic data that
can be verified relationship of hand function, cognitive function, and
self-expression.
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to investigate job stress and satisfaction by general characteristics of engineers industrial hygiene management, and we expect to provide basic data for strategic plan to strengthen the role related to the job. Methods: The subjects of this study was 184 persons who belong to the Korean Industrial Health Association, and 178 completed questionnaires were analyzed. The survey was conducted from June 29 to July 3, 2015. Conclusions: It is necessary to decrease the stress caused by additional job through increasing manpower and developing detailed manual according to the position and systematic job assignment considering general characteristics. Also, it is judged that job satisfaction should increase by vitalizing mentoring, club, small group activity in workplace for maintaining and improving good personal relationship with team members, and implementing incentive system to acknowledge and reward personal duty result.
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