• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.226-233
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• 2017

이 연구는 입퇴원을 반복하는 치료 미순응 노인 당뇨병 환자들의 퇴원 후 자가 관리 수준을 파악하기 위하여 실시하였다. 일개 종합병원에서 고혈당으로 최근 1년 이내에 2회 이상 입원 치료받은 65세 이상 노인 당뇨병 환자 15명을 대상으로 2015년 11월 1일부터 2016년 3월 1일까지 심층 면담을 통한 질적 연구를 수행하여 다음의 결과를 얻었다. 연구 대상자들은 당뇨병 관련 지식 중 발병원인과 증상에 대한 지식수준이 낮았다. 혈당 측정은 불규칙적으로 하거나 하지 않고 있었고, 가정에 혈당기가 없어 측정을 하지 못하는 경우도 있었다. 일상생활 중 가족들로부터 스트레스를 많이 받고 있었고, 노령으로 인하여 신체 활동에 제한이 많았으며, 뇌졸중의 후유증과 근골격계 질환 등의 문제들로 운동을 거의 못하고 있었다. 규칙적인 식사도 거의 이뤄지지 않고 있었으며, 당뇨병 자가관리 교육은 받을 필요가 없다고 생각하거나 거동 불편으로 받지 못하고 있었다. 자가 혈당 측정 행위 저조, 가족으로부터의 심리적 압박, 퇴원 후 교육 기회 부재 등이 당뇨병자가 관리와 관련된 두드러진 문제점들이었다. 따라서 치료 미순응 노인 당뇨병 환자들의 자가관리 수준을 높이기 위해서는 환자와 가족을 포함하는 맞춤형 교육 프로그램을 개발하고, 교육참여 기회를 보장하여 자가 관리의 중요성과 기술습득을 통하여 자가 관리를 실천하게 하는 것이 필요하다.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.28-41
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• 2003

Background : Because unplanned readmissions to intensive care unit(ICU)might be related with undesirable patient outcomes, we investigated the pattern of and reason for unplanned ICU readmission to provide baseline data for reducing unplanned returns to ICU. Methods : The subjects included all patients who readmitted to ICU during the same hospitalization at a tertiary referral hospital between January 1st and June 30th 2002. Quality improvement(QI) nurse collected the data through medical records and a medical director reviewed the data collected. Results : 1) The average unplanned ICU readmission rate was 5.6%(gastroenterology 14.6%, pediatrics 12.7%, pulmonology 11.9%, neurosurgery 6.3%, general surgery 5.3%, chest surgery 3.9%, and cardiology 3.3%). 2) Among the unplanned readmissions, more than 50% of cases were from patients older than 60 years, and the main categories of diagnose at hospital admission were neurologic disease(29.9%) and cardiovascular disease(27.6%). 3) Of unplanned ICU readmissions, 41.8% had recurrence of the initial problems, 44.8% had occurrence of new problems. And 9.7% required post-operative care after unplanned operations. 4) The most common cause responsible for unplanned ICU readmission were respiratory problem(38.3%) and cardiovascular problem(14.3%). 5) About 40% of unplanned ICU readmission occurred within 3 days after ICU discharge. 6) Average length of stay of the readmitted patients to ICUs were much longer than that of non-readmitted patients. 7) Hospital mortality rate was much higher for unplanned ICU readmitted patients(23.6%) than for non-readmitted patients(1.5%) (P<0.001). Conclusions : This study showed that the unplanned ICU readmitted patients had poor outcomes(high morality and increased length of stay). In addition study results suggest that more attention should be paid to patients in ICU with poor respiratory function or elderly patients, and careful clinical decisions are required at discharged from ICU to general ward.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 2015

Background Topical anesthetics, such as eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream, can be applied to reduce pain before minor procedure. This trial evaluated EMLA as pretreatment for facial lacerations and compared pain, discomfort and overall satisfaction. Methods This trial included consecutive emergency department patients ${\geq}16years$ of age who presented with simple facial lacerations. At triage, lacerations were allotted to either the routine processing group or EMLA pretreatment group according to date of admission. Initially, the emergency department doctors inspected each laceration, which were dressed with saline-soaked gauze. In the pretreatment group, EMLA cream was applied during wound inspection. The plastic surgeon then completed primary closure following the local injection of an anesthetic. After the procedure, all patients were given a questionnaire assessing pain using the 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) ("no pain" to "worst pain"). All questionnaires were collected by the emergency department nurse before discharge. Results Fifty patients were included in the routine processing group, and fifty patients were included in the EMLA pretreatment group. Median age was 39.9 years, 66% were male, and the average laceration was 2.67 cm in length. The EMLA pretreatment group reported lower pain scores in comparison with the routine processing group (2.4 vs. 4.5 on VAS, P<0.05), and lower discomfort scores during the procedure (2.0 vs. 3.3, P=0.60). Overall satisfaction was significantly higher in the EMLA pretreatment group (7.8 vs. 6.1, P<0.05). Conclusions Pretreating facial lacerations with EMLA topical cream aids patients by reducing pain and further enhancing overall satisfaction during laceration treatment.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.120-129
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• 2013

목적 지속적인 의료기술의 발달로 미숙아의 치료, 양육 방법이 변화되어지고 있으며, 정보통신기술의 발달로 교육매체 역시 다양화 되어지는 시점에서 미숙아 부모를 위한 미숙아 돌봄 교육과 관련된 국내 연구 논문을 통합적으로 고찰하여 그 구성요소를 파악하고 각각에 대해 논의함으로써 향후 교육방법의 방향을 모색하고자 하였다. 방법 연구는 Whittemore와 Knafle (2005)이 제시한 통합적 고찰(integrative review) 방법으로 연구목적규정, 문헌검색, 데이터평가, 데이터 분석의 과정에 따라 체계적으로 탐색하고 논의하여 그 의미 있는 결과를 도출하였다. 엄격한 선정기준과 제외기준을 적용하여 4개의 국내 논문데이터베이스에서 1990년부터 2012년 10월까지 국내에서 발표된 논문 중 최종적으로 본 연구에 사용된 연구는 16편으로 확정하였다. 결과 통합적 고찰결과 미숙아 부모를 위한 미숙아 돌봄 교육의 구성요소로는 '교육자로서의 간호사와 학습자로서의 부모', '교육 내용과 교육 효과', 그리고 교육 매체, 시기, 장소를 포함한 '교육 환경'으로 분류되었다. 결론 미숙아 돌봄 교육을 위하여 부모와 가족교육을 전담하는 간호사 역할의 인정과 기관과 정부의 지속적인 관리와 지원과 함께 다학제적인 접근으로 각 양육자에 따른 맞춤형 교육이 되어야할 것이다. 향후 미숙아 돌봄 교육에서는 다양한 측면에서 교육의 효과를 측정할 수 있는 평가도구와 효율적인 교육매체의 개발과 효과적인 교육환경에서 미숙아 돌봄을 향상시킬 수 있는 프로그램의 개발을 제언한다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.281-289
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• 2004

Objective : Blepharoptosis is drooping of eyelid which causes impairment of visual field by covering partially or completely, and it is classified into congenital ptosis and acquired one. In western medicine, idiopathic blepharoptosis is usually treated by tarsectomy. Contrary to that concept, we consider eyelid is assigned to Yookryoon(肉輪) among Ohryoon(五輪) which matches to spleen. In oriental medicine, it can be treated by promoting spleen and kidney. Here I report two cases of idiopathic blepharoptosis improved by conservative acupuncture therapy and herb medicine. Methods : The changes in clinical symptoms of general body weakness, anorexia, dizziness, dry eye, etc, in degree of eyelid drooping and in individual expression were described as they were treated with acupuncture therapy, herb medicine, Bojoong-ikgi-tang(補中益氣湯) and some physical therapy including Negative, I.C.T, S.S.P and Carbon. Results : Symptoms(ex) general body weakness, anorexia, dizziness, dry eye, etc) at admission improved and disappeared gradually with acupuncture therapy and herb medicine. The patients could discharge with favorable recovery. Conclusions : In oriental medicine, blepharoptosis is mainly treated by promoting Qihyul(氣血) and enhancing flow of that. If the patient has deficiency of Suhnchun-poomboo(先天稟褓賦) and Mungmoon-hwa(命門火), he is treated by promoting Shin-yang(腎陽). If he is weak in Bee-qi(脾氣), he needs to be treated by strengthening Bee-yang(脾陽) where patient with lack of Ganhyul(肝血) is supposed to be treated by promoting Hyul(血). These following two cases were managed by acupuncture, herb medicine and physical therapy on idiopathic blepharoptosis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.139-149
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• 2013

Objectives : The aim of this study was to observe the effect of balanced acupuncture on herniated intervertebral disc of lumbar spine patients. Methods : We investigated 23 cases of in-patients with acute & subacute herniated intervertebral disc of lumbar spine in oriental hospital, and divided patients into two groups. We treated one group(12 people) by complex oriental medical treatment with Balanced acupuncture, and the other group(11 people) by complex oriental medical treatment without Balanced acupuncture. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment applied for two groups, we used visual analog scale(VAS) and rating scale for low back pain at admission and discharge. Results : 1. In balanced acupuncture group and control group, compared with baseline and final. VAS was significantly improved. 2. In Balanced acupuncture group and control group, compared with baseline and final. Rating scale for low back pain was significantly improved. 3. VAS and rating scale for low back pain improvement rate in balanced acupuncture group were no statistical significance compared with control group. Conclusions : Balanced acupuncture might be used for relieving symptoms related with herniated intervertebral disc of lumbar spine, but it's no statistical significance.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2013

Background: Patients diagnosed with cancer tend to have multiple risk factors for drug related problems such as old age, comorbid conditions, self-medication, additional medications for supportive therapy, and the cancer treatment itself. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate notable polypharmacy and related problems in oncology patients during hospitalization or following clinic visit. Method: The electronic medical records of patients who were discharged from oncology division at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) from June $1^{st}$ to June $30^{th}$, 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Results: A total of 334 discharged patients were included in this study. Among them, 221 patients had pre-admission medications. Forty percent of the patients, including 60.3% of elderly patients (over 65 years of age) were prescribed more than 5 kinds of medications. Twenty percent of the patients were prescribed to take medications more than 7 times a day. Medication duplications were observed in 2.4% of patients. In 10.5% of the reviewed patients, 47 cases of potential drug-drug interaction including 3 cases of contraindication and 17 cases of major clinical implication according to Micromedex were detected. Medication changes were made in 88% of patients during hospitalization and in 94.7% of patients at their first visit after discharge. Antidiarrheal agent (loperamide) was prescribed along with laxatives in 18.5% of the prescriptions and inadequate instructions on how to take it were observed in 63% of the prescriptions. Conclusion: This study identified the prevalence of polypharmacy and related problems in cancer patients, which presents the need for an active role of pharmacists in pharmaceutical care in oncology wards.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.321-329
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• 2021

This case study reports the effects of complex Korean medicine treatment, including Nangan-jeon, on Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) accompanied by chronic constipation and abdominal pain as the main symptoms. A 39-year-old woman diagnosed with LEMS with major symptoms, including chronic constipation and acute abdominal pain, received Western treatment. The treatment efficacy was weak and symptoms recurred, so the patient received outpatient treatment and 13 days of hospitalization for active Korean medicine treatment, including Nangan-jeon. During outpatient treatment and hospitalization, defecation frequency and the numeric rating scale (NRS) for abdominal pain and abdominal cold feeling were measured. The NRS for abdominal pain and cold decreased from 8 at admission to 3 and 0, respectively, at discharge. Defecation frequency increased significantly from once or twice a month to once every 2-3 days during hospitalization. This study results that complex Korean medicine treatment, including Nangan-jeon may be useful for treating patients who mainly complain of autonomic neurological symptoms, among patients diagnosed with LEMS. In addition, it is believed that it could be basic data applicable to more LEMS patient treatment cases.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제15권sup1호
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• pp.32-40
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• 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Considering the high number of deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Latin American countries, together with multiple factors that increase the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, we aimed to determine 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) levels and its association with mortality in patients with critical COVID-19. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This was a prospective observational study including adult patients with critical COVID-19. Data, including clinical characteristics and 25(OH)D levels measured at the time of intensive care unit admission, were collected. All patients were followed until hospital discharge or in-hospital death. The patients were divided into those surviving and deceased patient groups, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent predictors of in hospital mortality. RESULTS: The entire cohort comprised 94 patients with critical COVID-19 (males, 59.6%; median age, 61.5 years). The median 25(OH)D level was 12.7 ng/mL, and 15 (16%) and 79 (84%) patients had vitamin D insufficiency and vitamin D deficiency, respectively. The median serum 25(OH)D level was significantly lower in deceased patients compared with surviving (12.1 vs. 18.7 ng/mL, P < 0.001). Vitamin D deficiency was present in 100% of the deceased patients. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age, body mass index, other risk factors, and 25(OH)D level were independent predictors of mortality. CONCLUSIONS: Vitamin D deficiency was present in 84% of critical COVID-19 patients. Serum 25(OH)D was independently associated with mortality in critical patients with COVID-19.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.192-204
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• 2023

본 연구는 조산아 유치의 발육성 법랑질 결함을 정량화하는 평가 기준을 제시하고, 조산아의 재태기간, 출생 시 체중, 다양한 합병증 및 치료 이력에 따른 발육성 법랑질 결함의 심각도를 조사하고자 하였다. 조산아의 신생아집중치료실 입원 및 퇴원 기록을 후향적으로 평가하여 출생 정보, 합병증 진단 여부, 비경구 영양 및 기관내 삽관 기간을 조사하였다. 기존의 발육성 법랑질 결함 평가지표를 수정하여 Preterm Developmental Defects of Enamel (PDDE) index를 고안하였으며, 평가자는 기준에 맞추어 조산아 유치의 발육성 법랑질 결함을 법랑질 저광화와 저형성으로 구분하여 점수화하였다. 재태기간 28주 미만, 출산 시 체중 1000 g 미만인 군의 PDDE score는 유의하게 증가하였다. 기관지폐이형성증, 구루병, 뇌실내출혈, 괴사성 대장염 진단 이력이 있는 군, 기관내 삽관 일수가 50일 이상인군, 비경구영양 일수가 20일 이상인 군 역시 PDDE score를 유의하게 증가시켜 발육성 법랑질 결함의 위험인자임을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 조산아 발육성 법랑질 결함 위험인자를 파악하여 조산아의 구강 상태를 예측하고 설명하기 위한 기초 정보를 제공할 수 있을 것이다.