title: Outcomes of day care: a pilot study on changes in cognitive function and agitated behaviors of demented elderly in Korea.
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.
authors.affiliation: Catholic University of Korea, College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea. kncpjo@cmc.ac.kr
authors.forename: Nam-Cho
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Hee-Seung
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Yang-Sook
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: Suk-Won
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Hahn
authors.forename: Hye-A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Yeom
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index