Purpose: This study aimed to derive meaningful implications by comparing and analyzing community-based programs, such as the Public Health Center Home Visiting Health Care Program, which serve as key initiatives for the prevention and management of frailty among older adults. Methods: We used a domestic search engine to input keywords such as ‘aging’, ‘weakness’, ‘home health care’, ‘home nursing’, and ‘care services’, and collected and analyzed the searched data. Results: Various programs addressing physical activity, nutrition, social participation, cognitive health, and depression management are currently operated by public health centers, local governments, and the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). Among these, the Public Health Center Home Visiting Health Care Program plays a central role in frailty management through direct visits by nurses to the homes and facilities of older adults, contributing to the promotion of healthy aging and the prevention of long-term care dependency. Conclusion: To strengthen its impact, the program should be expanded beyond the current focus on low-income and vulnerable seniors to encompass the broader elderly population. Moreover, the development and dissemination of specialized frailty management interventions are essential. It is also recommended that training programs be established to enhance the case management competencies of multidisciplinary professionals involved in the program, enabling them to better address the integrated health and social care needs of older adults. Further research is warranted to assess the cost-effectiveness of community-based frailty prevention and management programs by developing measurable indicators that validate their outcomes and effectiveness.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of communitybased rehabilitation (CBR) program on activities of daily livings (ADLs), quality of life and assistive technology satisfaction for disabled adults in South Korea. Fourteen community-dwelling subjects were participated in a home-based rehabilitation program which performed once a month for 2 months. The outcome measures included Modified Barthel Index (MBI) for assessing ADLs, EuroQol five-dimensions questionnaire (EQ- 5D) for quality of life (QoL) and Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology 2.0 (QUEST 2.0) for assistive technology. Significant improvements in ADLs, quality of life and assistive technology satisfaction were observed after the program. This study indicated that community-based rehabilitation program is an effective method for improving ADLs, quality of life and assistive technology satisfaction for adults with disabilities.

목적 : 치매노인 증상과 보호자의 부담감에 따른 방문작업치료 프로그램의 요구도를 파악하여 이를 토대로 방문작업치료 프로그램을 개발하는 데 필요한 기초 자료를 제시하고자 한다. 연구방법 : 2010년 4월 5일부터 5월 15일까지 서울에 위치한 치매지원센터 5곳을 방문하여 외래 치료를 받고 있는 치매노인의 주 보호자 120명을 대상으로 설문조사를 하였다. 그 중 89부를 대상으로 SPSS 17.0을 이용하여 서술통계, t 검증, 분산분석, 상관분석을 하였다. 결과 : 치매노인의 중증도에 따라서는 환경수정, 여가활동 요구도가 통계적으로 유의하게 높았으며, 문제행동에 따라서는 여가활동, 보호자교육 요구도가 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다(p<.01). 치매노인의 인지수준에 따라서는 환경수정, 일상생활 요구도가 통계적으로 유의하게 높았으며, 보호자 부담감에 따라서는 일상생활, 문제행동 요구도가 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다(p<.01). 결론 : 치매노인의 특성과 보호자의 부담정도에 따라서 방문작업치료 요구도에 차이가 있었다. 치매노인의 중증도가 중등도 일 때, 인지수준은 목적지향적 학습단계(4.0~4.8) 일 때, 문제행동이 심할수록 요구도가 높았으며, 보호자 부담감은 중등도일 때 프로그램에 대한 요구도가 높았다. 따라서 이러한 내용을 고려한 방문작업치료 프로그램 개발을 위한 연구가 지속되어야 한다.