Publications by authors named "SeolHwa Moon"
Assessing caregiver burden: the role of assistive devices and identification of assistive device needs.
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol
July 2025
Purpose: There is insufficient information on whether the use of assistive devices is associated with a lower burden on caregivers of individuals with disabilities. This study was conducted (1) to examine how care recipient-level factors, caregiver-level factors, and the use of assistive devices were associated with caregiver burden, and (2) to investigate the assistive device needs of caregivers.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study used surveys.
Background: As life expectancy increases, the number of older adults with functional limitations is also increasing. Functional limitations are associated with adverse health outcomes such as reduced independence, diminished quality of life (QoL), and disability. Therefore, identifying which activities of daily living (ADLs) are limiting and understanding the influencing factors are crucial for developing tailored interventions.
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- The study investigates the rise in limitations of activities of daily living (ADLs) among people with disabilities in Korea, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach due to the aging population.
- Data from 346 individuals were analyzed over 12 years, revealing a 16.5% increase in ADL limitations, particularly among those with mental disorders, seniors over 65, and individuals with depression.
- The research identifies severe disability and low education level as consistent predictors of ADL limitations, underscoring the importance of understanding trends and factors to improve management strategies.
Background: Xerostomia is commonly experienced by older individuals. We sought to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Summated Xerostomia Inventory (K-SXI) among older adults residing in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Korea.
Methods: In this secondary data analysis study using cross-sectional data, a cross-cultural adaptation process was conducted for the Korean version before data collection.
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- The study investigates the differences in caregiver burden between formal (paid) and informal (unpaid) caregivers of dependent older adults in South Korea, finding that informal caregivers experience higher levels of burden.
- Factors contributing to caregiver burden include caregiver stress, physical strain, and care time, with care time influencing the relationship between care attitude and burden specifically among formal caregivers.
- To alleviate the burden, the study suggests interventions targeting modifiable risk factors and emphasizes the need for a supportive social environment and favorable policies to improve the well-being of both formal and informal caregivers.
Background: Increases in dependence among older adults cause increases in care needs and social care burden. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are often used to assess the independence of older adults residing in communities. Various factors affect IADL limitations, but few studies confirm gender differences in IADL limitations in older adults.
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- The study aimed to explore how common frailty and malnutrition are among older adults in long-term care facilities, as well as the relationship between these two conditions.
- Data was collected from 558 participants, revealing that a significant portion were frail or prefrail, with a high prevalence of malnutrition affecting 75.8% of the group.
- Findings showed that malnutrition is a key factor contributing to frailty, indicating a need for targeted nutritional interventions to support the health of older adults in care facilities.
This study aimed to identify YouTube videos focused on choosing a nursing home. The contents of the videos were analyzed using 19 items from the guidelines proposed by the Donabedian model. An analysis of 57 videos showed that informal presentations for format (54.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInformative and semantic language features of people with dementia displayed during reminiscence therapy.
Psychogeriatrics
November 2022
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- Communication is crucial for people with dementia (PWD) to maintain independence in daily activities, and the study investigates the impact of reminiscence therapy (RT) on their communication skills.
- The research involved PWD participating in a 4-week RT program using digital materials and storytelling, measuring outcomes like informativeness in communication and overall communication scores.
- Results showed a significant increase in informative communication abilities over time; however, the overall amount of discourse remained unchanged, suggesting RT could enhance effective communication with PWD and inform training for healthcare staff.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in social media: Content analysis of YouTube videos.
Health Informatics J
June 2022
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- The study examines the quality and content of YouTube videos related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), focusing on videos in Korean and published before June 10, 2020.
- Researchers analyzed the first 100 videos found using the search term "Lou Gehrig's disease," assessing factors such as the number of views, video length, target audience, and overall video quality.
- Results showed that while two-thirds of the videos were aimed at the general public, high-quality information for ALS patients and their families was lacking, and there was significant inconsistency in video quality, with some low-quality videos appearing at the top of search results.
Response to vaccines generally varies according to individual factors of the vaccinated subjects such as demographics and immune status. While there are various reports of factors associated with immunogenicity of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, little is known about those of adenovirus vector vaccines. We conducted a prospective observational study to assess the relationships of antibody level with age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and adverse reactions (ARs) to an adenovirus vector vaccine, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRisk Factors for Grade 3 to Grade 4 Adverse Reactions to the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine (AZD1222) Against SARS-CoV-2.
Front Med (Lausanne)
September 2021
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- A study was conducted among healthcare workers in Seoul, Korea, to assess severe adverse reactions (ARs) to the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine after the first dose.
- Out of 1,603 participants, 42.7% reported experiencing grade 3 to grade 4 ARs within a week of vaccination.
- Key risk factors identified include being young, female, underweight, and having diabetes mellitus, all of which increased the likelihood of experiencing severe ARs.
Predictors of academic achievement in distance learning for nursing students.
Nurse Educ Today
January 2022
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- Distance learning (DL) has become a crucial method for education during COVID-19, requiring students to take more control of their learning due to physical separation from instructors.
- This study aimed to investigate how factors such as self-regulated learning (SRL), learning flow, and engagement impact academic achievement among nursing students in Korea.
- Results indicated that learning flow, engagement, and SRL together explained nearly half of the variance in students' academic success, highlighting the importance of developing effective learning strategies in a distance learning environment.
The Predictors of Driving Cessation among Older Drivers in Korea.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2020
Background: As the elderly population and the number of older drivers grow, public safety concerns about traffic accidents involving older drivers are increasing. Approaches to reduce traffic accidents involving older drivers without limiting their mobility are needed. This study aimed to investigate the driving cessation (DC) rate among older Korean adults and predictors of DC based on the comprehensive mobility framework.
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- Reminiscence therapy (RT) helps people with dementia, but digital RT may be more convenient and cost-effective, allowing multiple users to access personalized memory materials.
- A study was conducted with 49 participants in daycare centers in Korea, comparing the effects of digital RT to traditional storytelling over eight sessions.
- Results showed that the digital RT group experienced a significant decrease in depression and an increase in engagement, while cognition and behavioral symptoms did not show significant improvement.
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- This study examines changes in frailty among older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Korea over a two-year period, focusing on individuals aged 65 and older.
- Out of an initial 350 participants, 182 were analyzed, revealing an increasing prevalence of frailty from 25.8% in 2014 to 35.2% in 2016, alongside notable changes in daily living dependence and health conditions.
- The findings highlight the need for tailored management strategies for older adults based on individual frailty levels, suggesting the development of an assessment tool to better address various aspects of frailty in this population.
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- - The study aimed to assess the 24-month survival rate and causes of death in older adults at long-term care facilities, focusing on various factors like cognitive, psychological, and physical functions, nutritional status, and chronic diseases.
- - Conducted from 2011 to 2013, the research involved 276 participants aged over 65. Key factors identified as influencing mortality included cognitive dysfunction, low mid-arm circumference, and urinary incontinence.
- - The findings highlight the need for targeted care for older adults facing cognitive issues and malnutrition in order to enhance their quality of life in long-term care settings.