In Korea, reliable and affordable individual health information is obtained through national health examinations, which can be actively utilized in community health services based on examination data. The purpose of this study is to analyze national health examination data in order to identify the health behavior and health status of the elderly, and to incorporate the examination results into home visiting healthcare services provided at health centers. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional survey that analyzed the national health examination data of 2018 using the National Health Insurance Service-National Health Information Database. Data analysis was conducted using the SAS program. The overall results of the health examinations were presented in terms of frequency and percentage. Results: The national health examination rate was 72.6%, and 97% of the examinees had health needs such as improving health behavior and managing diseases. It was found that 52.2% of patients had high blood pressure, followed by diabetes and dyslipidemia. The health data generated from the national health examination includes information relevant to home visiting healthcare services. Conclusion: By utilizing health data generated from national health examinations, the process of collecting data in home visiting healthcare services can be simplified. By focusing on providing customized services, it will be possible to increase the efficiency of home visiting healthcare services.
Since the increased focus on the essential role of recovering cognitive function after stroke, cognitive rehabilitation of stroke survivors has been important. This study aimed to provide basic data on the successful cognitive rehabilitation of stroke survivors through an literature review of virtual reality cognitive rehabilitation. Methods: The literature review method of Whittemore and Knaf was used. Data was searched on papers published before April 2023, and RISS, NDSL, and KISS were used for the search. Four studies were selected for analysis. Results: The cognitive function of the experimental group applied with the virtual reality cognitive rehabilitation was significantly improved. In the three studies, cognitive function was significantly improved compared to the control group. Conclusion: Findings from the review suggest the necessity of a virtual reality cognitive rehabilitation for older stroke survivors to verify its effectiveness.