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    Nurs Health Sci. 2002 Mar-Jun;4(1-2):3-7.

    Outcomes of day care: a pilot study on changes in cognitive function and agitated behaviors of demented elderly in Korea.

    Kim NC, Kim HS, Yoo YS, Hahn SW, Yeom HA.

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    Catholic University of Korea, College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea. kncpjo@cmc.ac.kr

    Abstract

    This study examined outcomes of Korean day care for demented elderly Koreans. Changes in the cognitive function and agitation of demented elderly individuals were assessed over time. A one-group repeated measures design was used. The data were collected on a sample of 13 individuals from March to August 1999. The cognitive function of the subjects remained stable during the 10-week study period, while their level of agitation increased over time, indicating a need for the examination of factors that affect problematic behaviors of the demented elderly. This pilot study showed that day-care programs in Korea may be an effective way to maintain the stability of cognitive function in elderly Koreans with mild- to moderate-stage dementia. Further investigation of effective behavioral modifications within day-care settings could justify additional government support of Korean day-care programs for those suffering from dementia.

    PMID:
    12084017
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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