Publications by authors named "Hyuk Joon Kim"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed data from 74,492 older adults in Korea to identify risk factors for falls and develop a predictive nomogram.
- Key risk factors for falling included age over 85, living alone, poor health, severe depression, and cognitive decline, with a fall incidence rate of 16.4%.
- The nomogram, which helps assess these risks, shows a need for comprehensive intervention plans addressing physical, psychological, and social aspects to prevent falls among elderly individuals.
Purpose: The prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women is increasing, and diabetes patients have decreased bone density. Their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is diminished by the resultant physical dysfunction and depression. The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing HRQoL in postmenopausal women with diabetes and osteoporosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudies have been conducted on the development of healthcare programs for older adults in rural areas, not only in Asia but also in Europe and the United States. However, these reports have been limited by largely non-comprehensive results, lack of demand surveys, or programs with no systematic development. The purpose of this study was to develop an integrated healthcare program for rural older adults and investigate the effects of the program.
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