• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2019

Purpose: Patients with brain damage suffer from limitations in performing the activities of daily living (ADL) because of their motor function and visual perception impairment. The aim of this study was to help improve the motor function and visual perception ability of patients with brain damage by providing them with virtual reality-based contents. The usability results of the patients and specialists group were also evaluated. Methods: The ADL contents consisted of living room, kitchen, veranda, and convenience store, similar to a real home environment, and these were organized by a rehabilitation specialist (e.g., neurologist, physiotherapist, and occupational therapist). The contents consisted of tasks, such as turning on the living room lights, organizing the drawers, organizing the kitchen, watering the plants on the veranda, and buying products at convenience stores. To evaluate the usability of the virtual reality-based visual cognitive rehabilitation service, general elderly subjects (n=11), stroke patients (n=7), stroke patients with visual impairment (n=4), and rehabilitation specialists (n=11) were selected. The questionnaires were distributed to the subjects who were using the service, and the subjective satisfaction of individual users was obtained as data. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 software. The general characteristics of the users and the evaluation scores of the experts were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The usability test result of this study showed that the mean value of the questionnaire related to content understanding and difficulty was high, between 4-5 points. Conclusion: The virtual reality rehabilitation service of this study is an efficient service that can improve the function, interest, and motivation of stroke patients.

• 한국기록관리학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.79-97
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• 2021

정보공개제도는 투명한 정부라는 민주적 대의와 국민의 알 권리 향상이라는 시대적 요구에 따라 국민들의 관심이 나날이 높아지고 있다. 한편 사회가 발전함에 따라 국민의 삶의 질 향상에 있어 문화예술의 중요성 역시 점차 높아지고 있다. 이러한 배경 하에 많은 문화예술기관에서는 시의적절하고 유용한 정보와 관심도 높은 프로그램을 제공함으로써 국민의 문화예술 활동 참여 확대에 기여하는 방안을 모색하고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 공공기관에 대한 이용자 정보요구를 파악하여 지능적으로 정보공개 서비스에 반영하는 맞춤형 정보서비스를 제안하고자 한다. 이를 위해 3개의 국내 문화예술 공공기관을 대표 사례로 선정, 1년여의 기간 동안 실제 이용자들이 접수한 정보공개청구 목록과 검색어를 수집 및 교차 분석함으로써 이용자 관심도와 정보요구 양상을 파악한다. 나아가 정보공개 업무의 자동화 및 지능화를 위한 필요사항을 정리하고 이용자 요구 중심 정보서비스를 위한 구체적인 개선방안을 제언하였다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2021

Purpose: Dementia is a disease in which cognitive function declines, leading to deterioration of body functions and activities of daily living. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of dual-task training, including cognitive tasks, on cognitive and body function and β-amyloid levels in Alzheimer's dementia patients. Methods: 34 inpatients diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia at a nursing hospital located in South Korea. The patients were randomly divided into a dual-task group (n=16) and a single-task group (n=18). Each group was trained for 30 minutes three times a week for eight weeks. The MMSE-K was used to measure the patients' cognitive function. To assess the patients' static balance ability, their LOS was measured using BioRescue. while dynamic balance was measured using the BBS. The 10MWT were conducted to evaluate the patients' walking ability. Blood analysis was performed to measure levels of β-amyloid. Results: Both groups exhibited statistically significant improvements in gait function after the training (p<0.05). The dual-task group exhibited statistically significant differences in cognitive function, static and dynamic balance function, and β-amyloid levels after training (p<0.05). A significant difference was observed between the two groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Dual-task training were found to be effective in improving cognitive and bodily functioning and reducing β-amyloid levels in Alzheimer's dementia patients. Thus, this may be suggested as an effective exercise method for the treatment and early prevention of Alzheimer's dementia.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.193-200
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• 2021

Background: Local anesthetic infiltration at the site of a surgical wound is commonly used to control postoperative pain. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of continuous local infiltration at an abdominal surgical site in patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery. Methods: Sixty-one patients who underwent ALIF surgery were enrolled. For thirtyone of them, a continuous local anesthetics infiltration system was used at the abdominal site. We collected data regarding the patients' sleep quality; satisfaction with pain control after surgery; abilities to perform physical tasks and the additional application of opioids in the postoperative 48 hours. Results: The On-Q system group showed reduced visual analogue scale scores for pain at the surgical site during rest and movement at 0, 12, 24, and 48 hours; and more was satisfied with pain control management at the first postoperative day (7.0 ± 1.2 vs. 6.0 ± 1.4; P = 0.003) and week (8.1 ± 1.6 vs. 7.0 ± 1.8; P = 0.010) than the control group. The number of additional patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) bolus and pethidine injections was lower in the On-Q group (PCA: 3.67 ± 1.35 vs. 4.60 ± 1.88; P = 0.049 and pethidine: 2.09 ± 1.07 vs. 2.73 ± 1.38; P = 0.032). Patients who used the On-Q system performed more diverse activity and achieved earlier ambulation than those in the control group. Conclusions: Continuous wound infiltration with ropivacaine using an On-Q system may be effective for controlling postoperative pain after ALIF surgery.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.1148-1157
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• 2022

2019년 코로나로 인하여 사람들의 많은 생활에 변화를 주었다. 그중 메타버스는 다양한 방식을 통한 비대면 서비스를 지원하여 일상에서 하던 일을 대체하고 있다. 이런 현상은 코로나19의 장기화로 하나의 문화처럼 만들어지고 형성되었다. 본 논문은 메타버스의 재미요인을 알기 위해 기존 게임에서 사용한 재미요소를 정리하여 전문가 5명과 함께 항목, 내용을 메타버스에 맞게 재분류하였다. 분류는 재매개성을 사용하여 분류하였고 감각적 재미[시각(그래픽), 청각, 텍스트, 조작, 감정이입, 유희, 시점], 도전적 재미[몰입, 도전, 성취, 발견, 스릴, 보상, 문제해결], 상상적 재미[새로운 이야기, 사랑, 자유도, 대리자아, 기대감, 변화], 사회적 재미[규칙, 경쟁, 사회적 행위, 지위, 협동, 참여, 교류, 소속, 화폐거래], 상호작용적 재미[의사결정, 커뮤니케이션 공유, 하드웨어, 감정이입, 육성, 자율성], 현실적 재미[현실 일체감, 학습 용이성, 순응, 지적문제해결, 패턴 인식, 실재감, 커뮤니티], 창조적 재미[응용, 창조, 커스텀마이징, 가상세계]로 구분하였다.

• 정보처리학회논문지:소프트웨어 및 데이터공학
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• 제10권12호
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• pp.595-602
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• 2021

로봇은 주변 상황을 인지하고 Task를 부여받는 software oriented 형상으로 발전하고 있다. Cloud Robotics Platform은 로봇에 Service Oriented Architecture 형상을 지원하기 위한 방법으로, 상황에 따라 필요한 Task와 Motion Controller를 클라우드 기반으로 제공할 수 있는 방안이다. 휴머노이드 로봇으로 진화할수록 로봇은 로봇 3대 원칙에 따라 보편화된 일상생활 속에서 인간에게 도움을 주기 위해 사용될 것이다. 따라서 특정 개인만을 위한 로봇 이외에도, 상황에 따라 모든 인간에게 도움을 줄 수 있는 공공재로써의 로봇이 보편화될 것이다. 따라서, 생성하는 정보는 사람, 로봇, 로봇에 지능을 부여하는 클라우드 상의 서비스 애플리케이션, 로봇과 클라우드를 이어주는 클라우드 브릿지로 구성될 것으로 분석되는 Cloud Robotics Computing 환경에서 정보보안의 중요성은 인간의 생명 및 안전을 위해 필수불가결한 요소로 자리잡게 될 것이다. 본 논문에서는 지능화된 로봇을 위한 Cloud Robotics Computing 환경에서 사람, 로봇, 클라우드 브릿지, 클라우드 시스템간 통신 시 보안을 제공하여 해킹으로부터 안전하고 개인의 정보가 보호되는 로봇 서비스가 가능할 수 있는 Security Scheme을 제안한다.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.80-88
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• 2021

Background and Objectives: Non-linear frequency compression (NLFC) technology compresses and shifts higher frequencies into a lower frequency area that has better residual hearing. Because consonants are uttered in the high-frequency area, NLFC could provide better speech understanding. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effectiveness of NLFC technology on the perception of speech and music in patients with high-frequency hearing loss. Subjects and Methods: Twelve participants with high-frequency hearing loss were tested in a counter-balanced order, and had two weeks of daily experience with NLFC set on/off prior to testing. Performance was repeatedly evaluated with consonant tests in quiet and noise environments, speech perception in noise, music perception and acceptableness of sound quality rating tasks. Additionally, two questionnaires (the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit and the Korean version of the International Outcome Inventory-Hearing Aids) were administered. Results: Consonant and speech perception improved with hearing aids (NLFC on/off conditions), but there was no significant difference between NLFC on and off states. Music perception performances revealed no notable difference among unaided and NLFC on and off states. The benefits and satisfaction ratings between NLFC on and off conditions were also not significantly different, based on questionnaires, however great individual variability preferences were noted. Conclusions: Speech perception as well as music perception both in quiet and noise environments was similar between NLFC on and off states, indicating that real world benefits from NLFC technology may be limited in Korean adult hearing aid users.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2021

Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity with pain and wrist extension disability. The tendon which is most affected is the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB). Previous study evaluated the effect of taping technique on patient with LE, but no study investigated the changes of electromyography (EMG) on ECRB when using dynamic taping (DT) technique. Objects: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of DT technique using dynamic tape on muscle activity of ECRB during wrist isometric extension, isotonic extension and flexion. Methods: Twenty-one healthy subjects volunteered to participate in this study. Subjects were instructed to perform wrist isometric extension, isotonic extension and flexion without and with DT on origin area of ECRB. Wrist isometric extension was performed at 75%, 50% and 25% (%maximal voluntary contraction force), respectively, based on maximum contraction force. Isotonic extension and flexion test used dumbbell. EMG data was collected from ECRB. Results: EMG of ECRB were statistically significant decrease in wrist isotonic extension after DT (p < 0.05). Significant increase in wrist isometric extension during 25% and 50% force task (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study applied DT technique to suppress the wrist extensor muscles in 21 healthy adults in their twenties. Change in muscle activity was compared in the ECRB muscle during wrist isometric extension, isotonic extension and flexion task. Based on the results of this study, the DT technique applied to the wrist and forearm area can reduce the load on the wrist extensors when the wrist performs various movements during daily life movements or repetitive tasks, and by using these effects, excessive stress is applied to tennis elbow patients.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2021

현대인들은 일상생활과 함께 운동 부족에 시달리고 있으며 이에 따라 발의 족부질환도 증가하는 추세이다. 이에 따라 양말 디자인도 다양화되고 있으며, 그중 족부질환의 예방과 완화에 도움을 주는 발가락 양말의 개발도 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 발가락 양말 디자인에 대한 연구를 진행하였으며, 이론적 배경을 통해 발가락 양말 디자인에 대한 개념을 정리하였다. 또한 사례 조사 및 선행연구를 통해 사용성 평가에 활용할 Task를 수립하였다. 실증연구를 통해 사용성 평가를 진행한 결과 일반 양말 디자인 대비 발가락 양말 디자인의 만족도가 낮음을 알 수 있었고 사용성 측면에서는 발가락 양말 디자인의 사용성의 만족도가 높은 것을 알 수 있었다. 이에 따라 발가락 양말 디자인의 개선점을 도출하였으며, 첫째 발가락 양말 사이의 히든 파티션을 보완하고, 색상의 유사 배색과 색상의 다원화를 통해 발가락 양말 디자인을 개선할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.80-88
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• 2021

Background and Objectives: Non-linear frequency compression (NLFC) technology compresses and shifts higher frequencies into a lower frequency area that has better residual hearing. Because consonants are uttered in the high-frequency area, NLFC could provide better speech understanding. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effectiveness of NLFC technology on the perception of speech and music in patients with high-frequency hearing loss. Subjects and Methods: Twelve participants with high-frequency hearing loss were tested in a counter-balanced order, and had two weeks of daily experience with NLFC set on/off prior to testing. Performance was repeatedly evaluated with consonant tests in quiet and noise environments, speech perception in noise, music perception and acceptableness of sound quality rating tasks. Additionally, two questionnaires (the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit and the Korean version of the International Outcome Inventory-Hearing Aids) were administered. Results: Consonant and speech perception improved with hearing aids (NLFC on/off conditions), but there was no significant difference between NLFC on and off states. Music perception performances revealed no notable difference among unaided and NLFC on and off states. The benefits and satisfaction ratings between NLFC on and off conditions were also not significantly different, based on questionnaires, however great individual variability preferences were noted. Conclusions: Speech perception as well as music perception both in quiet and noise environments was similar between NLFC on and off states, indicating that real world benefits from NLFC technology may be limited in Korean adult hearing aid users.