• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.396-412
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• 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the clinical features of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and the efficacy and safety of Korean medicine treatment. Methods: This study was conducted on 15 patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome who visited the outpatient Allergy, Immune, and Respiratory System Department at Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital from January 10, 2021 to April 10, 2022. We retrospectively analyzed the charts of 15 patients and collected clinical characteristics, Korean medicine treatments, outcome variables (Numeral Rating Scale (NRS), modified Medical Research Council scale (mMRC), Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ), Quality of Life Visual Analog Scale (QOL-VAS), The Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS)), adverse events, etc. Results: Of the 15 patients, seven (46.7%) were men, and the average age of all patients was 49.7±13 years. The most common symptom was cough (n=9, 60%), and it was followed by dyspnea or increased respiratory effort, fatigue, insomnia, anosmia, etc. The herbal medicine was prescribed for all 15 patients, and Saengmaek-san (n=8, 53.5%) was the most prescribed. Additionally, acupuncture and cupping were performed in four patients (26.7%) each, and electroacupuncture was applied to one patient (6.7%). As a result of Korean medicine treatment, NRS, mMRC, LCQ, QOL-VAS, and PCFS showed improvement, and adverse events were mild. Conclusions: This study presented the clinical features of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and suggested that Korean medicine treatment may be effective in alleviating related symptoms and enhancing quality of life.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.124-139
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• 2022

본 증례에서 COVID-19 백신 접종 후유증으로 각각 두통, 사지저림으로 내원한 환자 2명에 대하여 한의 치료를 시행한 결과 주소증 및 삶의 질이 호전되었으며, 향후 COVID-19 백신 접종 후유증이 장기간 지속되는 환자에 한의 치료를 활용할 수 있음을 확인하였기에 증례를 보고하는 바이다.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.27-53
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• 2022

본 연구는 고기능 자폐스팩트럼장애(ASD) 아동을 대상으로 학교에서 보편적으로 경험하게 되는 사회적 상황을 기반으로 구성된 음악극을 적용하였을 때 의사소통기술에 어떠한 변화를 보이는 지 알아보고자 진행되었다. 본 연구에 적용된 음악극은 실제적 상황에 대한 이해, 음악 안에서의 목표 행동 및 언어적 표현의 습득, 역할극을 통한 상황적 맥락 내 목표 행동의 실제적 적용을 유도하는 단계적 구조로 구성되었다. 대상자는 평균 연령 9세의 ASD 아동 3명이며, 주 2회 40분씩 총 8회기의 그룹 중재가 진행되었다. 결과분석을 위해 또래 및 성인(즉, 연구자) 대상 의견 개시 및 조율 행동, 대상자 간 자발적 상호작용 행동을 관찰하였으며, 사회적 기술 평정척도 실시를 통해 중재 전후 일상생활에서 나타나는 사회적 행동에 변화가 있는지 비교하였다. 분석 결과, 모든 대상자는 또래 대상 의견 개시 및 조율 행동과 성인 대상 자발적 상호작용 행동이 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 반면 또래에게 나타나는 자발적 상호작용 행동과 성인 대상 의견 개시 및 조율 행동에 있어서는 대상자 언어 및 발달 수준에 따라 개별적인 차이가 있었다. 이러한 결과는 사회적 상황 기반 음악극이 ASD 아동이 경험하는 사회적 환경과 유사한 맥락을 제시함으로써 실제적으로 요구되는 의사소통 행동과 타인과의 상호작용 시 자신의 행동을 보다 효과적으로 조절하도록 촉진할 수 있는 가능성을 뒷받침한다. 또한, 본 연구는 ASD 아동의 사회적 의사소통 향상을 위한 중재의 범위를 확장하고, 다각적 전략을 제시했다는 데 그 의의가 있다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.109-124
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• 2023

Objectives This study aims to find out effect of Korean medicine treatment on managing thoracolumbar compression fractures through retrospective observational study. Methods Among hospitalized patients at the Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation from January 1st, 2018 to February 28th, 2023, a total of 24 inpatients who were diagnosed with thoracolumbar compression fractures and received Korean medicine treatment were included in this study. Numeric rating scale (NRS) was used for pain assessment and clinical variables such as sex, symptoms, age, thoracolumbar injury classification and severity (TLICS) scores were collected. For subgroup analysis to analyze factors affecting treatment response, we divided patients into responders and non-responders according to NRS change. For statistical analysis, we compared before/after hospitalization and analyzed distinct features between two groups. Results Most of the patients were in their 70s and 83.33% were female. Average hospitalization period was 24.54±11.91 days. All patients had back pain as their chief complaint and only 2 patients received surgeries. In TLICS, only 1 patient got score 6, which represented surgery indication. After Korean medicine treatment, NRS of almost every patient got lower significantly at the time of discharge (3.02±1.93) than admission (5.52±1.95). Comparing two groups, responders had lower NRS at the time of discharge and TLICS score of them were lower than non-responders. Conclusions Our results show that Korean medicine treatment for thoracolumbar compression fractures was effective in reducing pain. There were distinct clinical features such as age, past history, surgeries between those with significant improvement in pain scores and those who did not.

• 대한기관윤리심의기구협의회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2023

Purpose: Due to the stringency of regulations related to clinical research, researchers face various requirements in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) review process. Specifically, they encounter time constraints and administrative burdens. In order to cultivate a more favorable review culture and establish a robust research environment, it is necessary to analyze researchers' perceptions of the IRB review. Therefore, this study aims to assess researchers' overall experiences with the IRB and identify researchers' educational needs and demands for research-related policies. Methods: A semistructured questionnaire with 34 items was developed and refined in consultation with advisors from IRB and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). The questionnaire was distributed via an online survey to researchers with experience in IRB review. The survey covered general characteristics, satisfaction with the IRB review process (rated on a 10-point scale), experiences with IRB review, HRPP policy demands. Results: The study's descriptive statistics revealed a moderate satisfaction level (average rating, 6.75 out of 10) with the IRB review. Researchers from clinical medicine and other disciplines showed similar satisfaction scores of 6.65 and 6.87, respectively. However, respondents with over 5 years of research experience expressed higher satisfaction (mean score, 7.03) compared to those with less experience (mean score, 6.57). Institutional support was emphasized for improving the IRB review process. Certain training topics generated higher demands for addressing frequently raised IRB issues among minor discipline researchers compared to clinical medicine (p=0.017). Conclusion: We conducted an analysis of researchers' perceptions regarding the IRB as well as their demands concerning educational and HRPP policies. It is imperative to address the pinpointed areas for enhancement and integrate a range of perspectives in order to effectively cultivate a robust research ethics culture and ensure comprehensive participant protection.

• 급식외식위생학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.55-59
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• 2023

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of hygiene and nutritional management and education in the kitchen for youth facilities registered at the center. For this purpose, hygiene and nutrition management checklist scores, satisfaction and participation rates for each training, and diet use rate were checked on a quarterly basis. Hygiene and nutrition management scores increased every quarter, with the average score in the fourth quarter reaching 89.9 points. The participation rate in youth education was high at 86.4%, and both youth and staff education showed a satisfaction rating of 4.8 points. The usage rate of the adolescent diet was 65.4%. Based on the research results, the effectiveness of visiting guidance and education was confirmed, and future direction of center operation was suggested.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2024

Purpose: When performing nuclear medicine examinations, body wraps or plastic supports are used to support and immobilize the patient's upper extremities to prevent patient safety accidents. However, the existing plastic supports compromised patient and staff safety, including finger entrapment and falls. Moreover, the body wrap provided by manufacturers compromised image quality such as upper extremities cutoff during whole body bone scan. Therefore, a new design of body wrap was developed to improve the issue, and this study aims to evaluate the usability of this medical body wrap. Materials and Methods: To evaluate the usability of the newly designed medical body wrap, a quality assessment of whole body bone scan images and a user satisfaction survey were conducted. Adult patients (male:female=129:152, age: 60.3±12.4 years, BMI: 24.0±4.2) aged 16 years or older who underwent a whole body bone scan during two periods: June to July 2022 (before improvement, n=139) and June to July 2023 (after improvement, n=142) were randomly selected for image quality evaluation. Five radiotechnologists visually evaluated the posterior view of the whole body bone image, including the left and right elbow (2 points), arm (2 points), whether the hand is extended (2 points), whether the hand is included (2 points), and the number of visible fingers (10 points), with a total of 18 points, which were converted to 100 points and analyzed for difference before and after improvement using an independent sample t-test. The user satisfaction questionnaire was evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale among 16 radiotechnologists from three general hospitals who experienced the new body wrap. Results: The image quality assessment was 82.0±13.8 before the improvement and 89.3±10.1 after the improvement, an average of 7.3 points higher, with a statistically significant difference (t=5.02, p<0.01). The user satisfaction survey showed an overall satisfaction rating of 4.1±0.8 for ease of use, 3.8±0.7 for scan preparation time, 3.9±0.7 for patient safety, 3.8±1.2 for scan accuracy, and 4.2±0.7 for recommendation (87.5% questionnaire response rate). Conclusion: The developed body wrap showed higher image quality and user satisfaction compared to the old method. Considering these results, it is deemed that the new body wrap may be more useful than existing methods.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2024

이 연구는 PVA 섬유로 보강된 변형경화형 시멘트 복합재료(SHCC)의 3D 프린팅 특성을 조사하였다. 섬유 혼입률(V_f)의 영향을 파악하기 위하여 섬유 혼입률이 다른 F1.0 (V_f=1.0%), F1.5 (V_f=1.5%), F1.8 (V_f=1.0%) 등의 3가지 SHCC 배합을 제작하였다. F1.5와 F1.8 배합이 다중 미세균열 발생을 위한 이론적 필수 조건을 충족하는 것으로 나타났으며, 섬유 혼입률이 높을수록 필수 조건은 더 쉽게 충족되었다. 3가지 SHCC 배합의 흐름값은 120~160의 범위 내에 있어 3D 프린팅 가능한 범주에 있음을 확인하였다. 한편, 섬유 혼입률이 증가할수록 흐름값은 감소하였다. 3D 프린터로 출력된 SHCC 표면의 육안 관찰 결과, F1.0 혼합물은 Level-3 등급으로, F1.5와 F1.8 혼합물은 Level-2 등급으로 평가되었다. 섬유 혼입률이 높을수록 표면 품질이 저하 되어, 추후 연구를 통하여 보다 높은 품질의 3D 프린팅용 SHCC를 제작하기 위한 배합 조정이 필요할 것으로 사료된다. 1축 인장 거동을 살펴본 결과, F1.0 혼합물은 낮은 변형률에서 파괴된 반면, F1.5와 F1.8 혼합물은 다중 미세균열이 발생하면서 우수한 인장변형률 경화거동을 나타내었다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2010

목적: 본 연구는 안경 구매 행태를 분석하여 소비자의 만족도 향상을 꾀하고자 하며, 안경사 직무에 대한 신뢰도 향상을 위해 노력해야 할 개선점을 제시하고자 한다. 방법: 10세~60세 남, 여 307명을 대상으로 조사대상자의 일반적인 특성, 안경 구매행태, 안경 구매 후 만족도, 안경사 직무의 신뢰도 및 개선점에 관한 항목에 대하여 직접설문을 실시하였다. 결과: 안경 선택 시 가장 중요하게 고려하는 항목은 안경디자인과 가격이었다. 안경 구매 시 전체적인 만족도는 5점 척도에서 보통으로 대답한 경우가 142명(46.3%)으로 가장 많았고, 다음은 만족하는 경우가 140명(45.6%) 이었다. 자주 가는 안경원이 있는 경우는 72.3%로, 다시 찾은 이유는 위치(접근성 용이)와 추후관리, 친절한 직원이었다. 구매했던 안경원을 다시 방문하지 않을 경우는 27.7%로, 위치와 상품의 다양성, 가격 때문이었다. 안경사에 대한 신뢰도에 관한 문항으로 시력검사, 상품지식의 경우 만족하였고, 안과 지식, 가격에 대해서는 보통으로 나타났다. 만족스러운 안경 구매를 위해 주요 안경사 개선사항으로는 정확한 안경처방이 42%로 가장 높았다. 안경 선택 시 최우선 고려사항은 10대부터 20대 연령층에서는 안경 디자인 34.8%, 가격 10.1%, 4.50대 연령층에서는 디자인 14%, 테 소재가 10.1%로 가장 높았다. 결론: 안경 구매 시 전체적인 만족도는 평균 4.2점이었고, 안경사의 시력검사의 경우 50.5%에서 신뢰도를 보였으나 소비자들은 좀 더 정확한 안경처방과 이해할 수 있는 만족스러운 설명과 어울리는 안경을 선택해 주는 감각적인 안목, 조제 가공 및 사후관리와 친절함을 원하였다.

• 보험의학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.44-76
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• 1987

Present study was undertaken to establish the modified Broca's indices to estimate standard body weight by using a total of 5,496 insured persons who were medically examined at the Honam Medical Room of Dong Bang Life Insurance Company Ltd. from January, 1983 to January, 1986. The results were as follows: 1. The linear regression equations of body weight to $height^3$ to estimate standard body weight were as follows: In male, for $18{\sim}19$ age group $y=7.272{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+23.560$ for $20{\sim}29$ age group $y=8.187{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+22.031$ for $30{\sim}39$ age group $y=8.627{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+23.169$ for $40{\sim}49$ age group $y=9.561{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+20.994$ for $50{\sim}59$ age group $y=8.604{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+23.081$ and for all ages group $y=7.778{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+25.929$ In female, for $18{\sim}19$ age group $y=8.252{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+18.920$ for $20{\sim}29$ age group $y=7.715{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+22.409$ for $30{\sim}39$ age group $y=8.808{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+21.440$ for $40{\sim}49$ age group $y=9.691{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+21.940$ for $50{\sim}59$ age group $y=12.550{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+11.031$ and for all ages group $y=7.300{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+26.601$ In both sexes, for all ages group $y=8.342{\times}10^{-6}{\times}x^3+22.998$ 2. The modified Broca's index is expressed by formula $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}K(kg)$. K is obtained from the following formula standard weight to average height estimated $\frac{by\;means\;of\;linear\;regression\;equation(kg)}{\{Average\;height(cm)-100\}{\times}K(kg)}$=1 Author's modified Broca's indices are as follows: In male, for $18{\sim}19$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.85(kg)$ for $20{\sim}29$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.90(kg)$ for $30{\sim}39$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ for $40{\sim}49$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.00(kg)$ for $50{\sim}59$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ and for all ages group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ In female, for $18{\sim}19$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.90(kg)$ for $20{\sim}29$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.90(kg)$ for $30{\sim}39$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.00(kg)$ for $40{\sim}49$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.05(kg)$ for $50{\sim}59$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.05(kg)$ and for all ages group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.00(kg)$ In both sexes, for all age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ 3. Several types of modified Broca's index recommended by author are as follows: I. In male, for $18{\sim}29$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.90(kg)$ and for $30{\sim}59$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ In female, for $18{\sim}29$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.90(kg)$ and for $30{\sim}39$ age group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.00(kg)$ II. In male, for all ages group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ In female, for all ages group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}1.00(kg)$ III. In both sexes, for all ages group $\{height(cm)-100\}{\times}0.95(kg)$ Note: The first type of modified Broca's index is the most precise one in estimating standard body weight among several types established by author. 4. Error of estimated standard body weight appearing by applying modified Broca's indices is generally greater in short build persons than in tall build persons and is more dominant especially in female group.