• Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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• v.43 no.3
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• pp.180-190
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influencing factor of the quality of life of the elderly with mild dementia in rural community. Methods: A total of 123 elderly who were managed by public health center participated. They were diagnosed as mild dementia by MMSE-DS and CDR. Data were collected during the period from May to September in 2017 by a structured questionnaire that included general characteristics, depression, dependence, comorbidity, sleep scale. Data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The quality of life was correlated significantly with depression. Depression was the factor affecting the quality of life of the elderly with mild dementia in rural community. Depression accounted for 54.0% as a variable of quality of life. Conclusion: This study was meaningful in that it directly measured the quality of life of the elderly with mild dementia is known to be difficult to measure and found meaningful results. it is necessary to identify the cause of depression and establish a linkage system between public health centers and health related organizations in the community. We suggest the need for individualized preventive intervention program and integrated psychological health service considering depression.

• Korea Journal of Hospital Management
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.1-22
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• 2005

Quality of care and patient safety have become today's agenda for healthcare industry in worldwide. This paper describes experiences to improve quality of care and patient safety in USA and identifies some future tasks for better implementation of quality improvement efforts. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications for Korean healthcare system.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2002.04b
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• pp.487-489
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• 2002

본 논문은 이질적인 데이터베이스에 산재되어 있는 생물의료 정보의 개념적인 접근을 가능하게 하기 위한 자연언어질의 시스템을 설명한다. 이를 위해 본 시스템에서는 질의문을 SQL, OQL, CPL 데이터베이스 정형언어로 변환하는데, 이 과정에서 필요한 질의문의 분석 및 변환과정을 보인다. 제안하는 방법은 구문분석에 의해 도출된 정보를 이용해 직접 다양한 정형언어들로 변환하므로, 시스템의 구조가 간결해지고 모듈화되어 전체 성능과 이식성의 향상을 가져올 수 있다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2011.06a
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• pp.139-141
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• 2011

CDS 서비스는 검증한 임상가이드라인과 프로토콜을 임상 실무에 적용함으로써 의료의 질을 향상시키고, 비용을 절감할 수 있는 방법이다. CDS 서비스를 실무에 구현하기 위해서는 검증한 지식과 이를 실행할 수 있는 지식엔진이 필수적인 구현 컴포넌트이다. 본 논문에서는 지식의 상호운용성을 보장하는 임상가이드라인 모델링 방법으로 SAGE라는 의료지식표현 기법을 선택하고, SAGE 지식을 기존 엔진과 연계할 수 있는 방법으로 변환 방법을 제안하였다. 또한 변환을 통한 기존 지식엔진 활용의 가능성을 검증하기 위하여 변환의 정확성을 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2000.04b
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• pp.116-118
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• 2000

의료영상 저장 전송 시스템에서 환자의 이력 영상은 시간이 지나면서 데이터의 양이 급격히 증가하므로 자기 디스크에서 제 3의 저장 장치로 데이터를 옮기고 있다. 일정한 보존 기간이 경과하면 옮기는 기존의 이동 방법은 곧 검색될 영상을 자기 디스크에서 제 3의 저장 장치로 옮길 가능성이 높다. 이 문제점을 해결하기 위해서 이력 영상의 검색 속도를 향상시키는 두 가지 이동 기법 AIP와 EAIP 제안하였다. 두 기법 모두 기존의 방법보다 검색 속도가 우수하였다. 제안하는 두 가지 이동 기법 사이의 질의 처리 속도를 비교하였는데 EAIP가 우수하였다. 또한, EAIP 이동 기법을 이용한 이동 실행기를 구현하였다.

• The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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• v.11 no.6
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• pp.718-723
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• 2018

In a positive Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environment, by combining the latest computer network technology with IoT technology, remote health care such as health care and monitoring is improved through the provision of quality medical information services. In this paper, we identified and compared the platforms applied with blockchain and presented the results of developing the product distribution de-centralized DApp. In the process, we developed a distribution platform that can use blockchain technology to identify product fraud, manage data, manage customers' information, prevent forgery, track transaction history, and facilitate product transactions.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.297-307
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• 2015

This study reviews equipped with enhanced capability of medical care, quality service, accessibility, and consumer awareness to be a competitive and representative local healthcare service provider with improved administrative efficiency. The method of analysis are ANOVA and Structural Equation Modeling. The results which revealed the significant difference among demographic factors in determining the preference or degree of satisfaction at medical service to select local healthcare institutions suggest that the close review on the needs of groups of major customers of local healthcare institutions are necessary when preparing the strategy of specialized medical service of local healthcare institutions. this suggests that both images would be important factors to secure the competitive advantage of local healthcare institution and therefore the strategy maximized the enhancement of medical service with embossed image of hospital to attract customers of medical service is needed.

• Quality Improvement in Health Care
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.186-207
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• 2001

Background : This study presented an analysis of healthcare quality indicators using data mining and a development of decision support system for quality improvement. Method : Specifically, important factors influencing the key quality indicators were identified using a decision tree method for data mining based on 8,405 patients who discharged from a medical center during the period between December 1, 2000 and January 31, 2001. In addition, a decision support system was developed to analyze and monitor trends of these quality indicators using a Visual Basic 6.0. Guidelines and tutorial for quality improvement activities were also included in the system. Result : Among 12 selected quality indicators, decision tree analysis was performed for 3 indicators ; unscheduled readmission due to the same or related condition, unscheduled return to intensive care unit, and inpatient mortality which have a volume bigger than 100 cases during the period. The optimum range of target group in healthcare quality indicators were identified from the gain chart. Important influencing factors for these 3 indicators were: diagnosis, attribute of the disease, and age of the patient in unscheduled returns to ICU group ; and length of stay, diagnosis, and belonging department in inpatient mortality group. Conclusion : We developed a decision support system through analysis of healthcare quality indicators and data mining technique which can be effectively implemented for utilization review and quality management in a healthcare organization. In the future, further number of quality indicators should be developed to effectively support a hospital-wide Continuous Quality Improvement activity. Through these endevours, a decision support system can be developed and the newly developed decision support system should be well integrated with the hospital Order Communication System to support concurrent review, utilization review, quality and risk management.

• Quality Improvement in Health Care
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.14-34
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• 2013

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide comprehensive information of qualification systems of developed countries needed to establish our national system for QI(Quality improvement) specialists. Methods: All articles related to any applicable domestic or foreign countries' laws, operational status, and detailed programs for professional qualification system of QI were reviewed. Result: In the United States, a non-profit organization, Healthcare Quality Certification Commission (HQCC) has set the policies, procedures and standards in the field of health care quality. And qualification system of CPHQ (certified professional in healthcare quality) has been operated in order to authenticate the qualifications in the field of quality management. IBQH(international Board for quality in healthcare), a qualification system of experts in the United Kingdom, was designed to assist the qualification of professionals to improve the quality of healthcare. In addition, Health Research Center of Feinberg School of Medicine in Northwestern University has been operating Master's and doctoral degree programs in the field of the quality of care and patient safety and IHI (institute for healthcare improvement) open school was operating a professional training course related to the quality of care and patient safety. Conclusion: Quantity and complexity of information of the quality of care and patient safety have been increased. For reform of the health care system, a special training course of the expertise and leadership are needed. So far, there is no national professional certification courses in our nation. Therefore essential job skill should be acquired individually. For systematic and effective quality improvement activities, the educational and certification system with professional development model are needed.

• Quality Improvement in Health Care
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.12-31
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to develop the qualification system for training of Quality improvement professionals who work for improving patients' safety and healthcare quality. Methods : Based on the various laws and regulations, and the operational status of other professionals' qualification systems, a basic plan of professional qualification system of QI was drawn. And through meetings with QI experts, the final scheme of the concrete qualification system was developed. Results : For management of professionals's certification or qualification, fairness and reliability are important. To do this, setting the official standard, providing a standardized training program and having appropriate qualification test are required. In order to operate the qualification system strategically, 1) the introduction step, 2) dissemination and expansion step, and 3) fusing step should be considered. As a governing body for QI specialists' qualification, 'QI professionals' qualification Center (tentative)' must have the committee to assure fairness, professionalism, and reliability. In addition, 'QI Experts Certification Department (tentative)" to develop standards for the qualification tests and conduct the tests program,' QI experts Education Department (tentative name)" must be able to operate and maintain the QI training for professional qualifications. QI professional qualification exam must be taken by everyone regardless of age, gender, race, occupation, education, and work experience. The examination should include management, leadership, strategic planning and design, quality management, health care information, patient safety culture. Practical training courses can have three step programs; beginning, intermediate and special level. Conclusion : The QI qualification system need strategic approaches for the experts working for healthcare quality improvement and patient safety. It should include the program of standardized contents and test, and operating protocol of the qualificaton system.