| Abstract |
Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate correlation between grip strength (GS) and Pulmonary Function (PF: forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), peak expiratory volume (PEF), and, forced vital capacity (FVC) in Senior Citizen of Long Term Care Insurance at Good-neighbors On-ju Comprehensive Social Welfare Center District for the data collection of regional health problems. Methods : 22 senior citizen (male=8, female14; age=79.27±5.68) were participated in this study. The hand-held dynamometer was used for the measurement of GS and Vitalograph® was used for the measurement of PF. Results : There was no significant differences in the GS and PF between male and female senior citizen (FEV1, p=.54; PEF, p=.99; FVC, p=.59). There was strong correlation between GS and PF (p<.02): between right GS and FEV1 (r=.52), PEF (r=53), and FVC (r=.63) and between left GS and FEV1 (r=.65), PEF (r=.70), and FVC (r=.70). Conclusions : On the base of these results, strengthening exercises should be carried out with a visiting physical therapist to improve pulmonary capacity for well-being in senior citizen of strengthening long term care Insurance. |