Purpose: This case report aimed to provide basic data to improve instrumental activities of daily living and quality of care for elderly with dementia. Methods: A total of ten sessions were organized and operated once a week for 16 elderly with dementia. Data analysis was conducted through observational evaluation of participation, concentration, and satisfaction, and pre and post test for each individual. In-depth interviews were performed at the end of each session. Results: Participants were 16.0% in their 70s, 68.7% in their 80s, and 6.3% in their 90s. Their average instrumental activities daily living (I-ADL) score was 20.12±4.93. Post test scores increased in 78% of the elderly. Participation, concentration, and satisfaction were the highest in the 8th session, which was operated under the theme of ‘A good day to go to the hospital,’ and the lowest participation, concentration, and satisfaction were in the 5th session, which was operated under the theme of ‘A good day to go out.’ Conclusion: In the case of elderly with mild or early dementia, performance of instrumental activities of daily living can be improved through repetitive learning. Thus, there is a need to continuously provide such program as a regular program for elderly people in the early stages of dementia.

Purpose: This case aims to present basic data needed to improve cognitive function and quality of care for aged with dementia. Methods: A total of ten sessions were organized and operated once a week for 12 aged with dementia using the center. Data collection was conducted from July 27 to September 30, 2022. Data analysis was conducted through observational evaluation of participation, satisfaction, and performance of each individual and in-depth interviews at the end of the program. Results: Among the 12 subjects who participated in the quality improvement program, an average of 8.4 subjects in each session showed high levels of participation and satisfaction. On the other hand, the performance level was low, with an average of 6.9 subjects per session. In the in-depth interview, two concepts were confirmed: ‘regrets about the past’ and ‘satisfaction with present life.’ Conclusions: We hope that the results of this case report will be useful in developing a multifaceted cognitive therapy program to improve the cognitive function of aged with dementia in the future.

목적 : 본 연구는 치매안심센터에서 근무하는 작업치료사의 고용관계특성과 직무특성을 파악하여 직무만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 치매안심센터에서 근무하고 연구 참여에 동의한 작업치료사 78명을 대상으로 하였다. 작업치료사의 고용관계특성, 직무특성, 직무만족도를 설문하기 위해 기존 Kim(2010)과 Lee(2013) 의 연구에서 사용된 설문 문항을 수정·보완하여 사용하였다. 일반적 특성에 따른 직무만족도의 차이를 검증하기 위해 독립 t-검정과 ANOVA를 사용하였다. 고용관계특성, 직무특성과 직무만족도의 상관관계 는 피어슨 상관관계 분석을 사용하였으며, 직무특성과 고용관계특성이 직무만족도에 미치는 영향은 위계적 다중회귀분석을 통해 분석하였다. 결과 : 일반적 특성에 따른 직무만족도 평가 결과 대상자의 월평균 급여에 따라 직무만족도에 유의한 차이를 보였다. 고용관계특성과 직무특성의 일부 항목은 직무만족도와 상관관계를 보였다. 위계적 다중회귀 분석 결과 일반적 특성의 월평균 급여와 고용관계특성에서 보상공정성과 참여기회가 직무만족도에 유의한 정적 영향을 주었다. 직무특성은 유의한 영향을 미치지 못한 것을 확인하였다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 치매안심센터 작업치료사의 직무만족도에 영향을 주는 요인은 보상공정성, 참여기회, 월평균 급여임을 알 수 있었다. 치매안심센터 내 작업치료사의 직무만족도 향상을 위해서는 본 연구 결과를 바탕으로 보상공정성, 참여기회, 월평균 급여에 대한 고려와 관련 제도의 정립이 우선 되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.