• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.234-242
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• 2022

Objectives: This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Health-related Quality of Life Instrument with 8 Items (HINT-8) in patients with diabetes. HINT-8 is a newly-developed, generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument. Methods: Three HRQoL instruments-HINT-8, EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L), and Short Form Health Survey version 2.0 (SF-36v2)-were provided to 300 patients with diabetes visiting a tertiary hospital for follow-up visits in Korea. The HRQoL scores obtained using the HINT-8 were evaluated for subgroups with known differences based on demographics and diabetes-related characteristics (known-group validity). The mean scores of the instruments were compared between groups segmented by their responses to the HINT-8 (discriminatory ability). Correlation coefficients of the HINT-8 with other instruments were calculated (convergent and divergent validity). The Cohen kappa and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) were also evaluated (test-retest reliability). Results: The average HINT-8 indexes were lower among women, older, and less-educated subjects. Subjects who did not list any problems on the HINT-8 had significantly higher HRQoL scores than those who did. The correlation coefficients of the HINT-8 with the EQ-5D-5L index and EuroQoL visual analogue scale were 0.715 (p<0.001) and 0.517 (p<0.001), respectively. The correlation coefficients between the HINT-8 index and the scores of 8 domains of the SF-36v2 ranged from 0.478 (p<0.001) to 0.669 (p<0.001). The Cohen kappa values for the HINT-8 ranged from 0.268 to 0.601, and the ICC of the HINT-8 index was 0.800 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.720 to 0.860). Conclusions: This study showed that the HINT-8 is a valid and reliable HRQoL instrument for patients with diabetes.

• 대한융합한의학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of ultrasound therapy on left knee pain and instability diagnosed with Baker's cyst in a 25-year-old male patient. Methods: Patient was treated with Radio frequency ablation treatment on left knee from Naeseulan (EX-LE4) to Wijoong (BL40). The effect of radio frequency ablation was assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) and Euro Qol-5 Dimension Index (EQ-5D Index). The treatment was executed one time a day everyday form May 28th to June 1st of 2020. Patient was observed from May 26th to June 1st. Results: After five sessions of radio frequency ablation, VAS of left posterior knee pain was improved while no improvement was discovered at left medial knee. In Korean WOMAC scale, only subscale of weight bearing and walking around plain were improved. EQ-5D did not show any improvement. Conclusion: The results suggest that radio frequency ablation treatment can be a valuable option in treating knee pain and daily living function. Further study seems to be needed based on long-term intervention.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2017년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.141-142
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• 2017

New waterproofing technologies have emerged in the field of building waterproofing due to the recent diversification of the size and type of structures, the enhancement of required performance, and the diversification of new technologies (such as materials and methods)(Sheet waterproofing material, coating waterproofing material) is reduced, and composite waterproofing materials that utilize mutual benefits are widely used by compounding them (sheet+coating film, coating film+sheet). However, it is true that there is no evaluation method that can verify these composite waterproof materials, which is the most widely used at present, but the KS standard only specifies tests for individual materials However, there is a situation in which the countermeasures without a test method for composite waterproofing become sudden.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.392-399
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• 2003

본 연구는 한중콘크리트 시공 시 초기보온 대책 중 가장 손쉽고 경제적일 것으로 사료되는 단열 보온양생을 대상으로 하였다. 실험은 한중콘크리트 시공조건을 상정하여 기존 거푸집과 각종 단열재 조합에 따른 단열거푸집간의 온도이력을 검토하여 효율적인 단열거푸집을 개발하고자 하였다. 실험결과 $-10^{\circ}C$ 일정인 외기온도 조건에서 벽용 거푸집의 경우, 일반 유로폼인 경우는 초기 24시간 이전에 급속한 온도저하에 의해 $0^{\circ}C$ 이하로 약 7시간 정도 지속되었고, PP＋스티로폼＋합판인 경우는 영상의 온도를 유지하고, 강도발현도 우수하며, 단열거푸집간 비교적 가격도 저렴하여 우수한 단열거푸집임이 밝혀졌다. 슬래브용 거푸집 실험의 경우, 하부는 단열거푸집으로 고정하고, 콘크리트 표면 양생방법을 달리하였을 때, 콘크리트의 온도이력을 측정한 결과, 노출시킨 경우 약 10시간 이후부터 영하로 저하하였고, 비닐+양생포의 경우 약 42시간 이후부터 영하로 저하하였다. 반면, 비닐＋스티로폼+양생포를 사용한 양생의 경우에는 약 55시간 이후부터 영하로 저하하여 노출이나 일반적으로 많이 사용되는 비닐＋양생포와 비교하여 우수한 단열효과임이 밝혀졌다. 7일 및 28일에 있어 슬래브의 코어 압축강도를 측정한 결과는 단열재를 사용하였을 때 크게 나타났다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2020

합성수지 거푸집은 내부식성이 우수한 경량의 고밀도 폴리에틸렌(HDPE)를 재료로 사용한다. 합성수지 거푸집의 전과정 평가를 위하여 ISO FDIS 13352에서 요구하는 시스템 경계를 만족하도록 공정 흐름도를 고려하였다. 이에 따라 고려된 시스템 경계는 Cradle-to- Product shipmen이다. 고려된 시스템 경계에서 투입 에너지원, 사용재료, 운송수단, 제작공정 등으로부터 산정한 전과정 목록(LCI) 데이터베이스를 분석하였다. 합성수지 거푸집의 LCI 데이터 분석으로 부터 환경부의 환경영향평가지수 방법론에 기반하여 분류화, 정규화, 특성화 및 가중치 과정을 거쳐 환경영향평가를 수행하고, 그 결과는 유로폼의 환경영향 평가값과 비교하였다. 실험결과, 전용횟수를 고려한 CO₂ 배출량은 유로폼 대비 2배 이상의 전용성을 갖는 합성수지 거푸집이 약 32 % 가량 낮았다. 이는 합성수지 거푸집 사용은 유로폼 대비 자재 생산을 1/2로 줄일 수 있으며, CO₂ 배출량 저감으로 이어질 수 있다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.213-228
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• 2020

Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are new materials used in various fields of science and engineering, one of which is civil engineering. Owing to their distinguished capabilities such as super elasticity, energy dissipation, and tolerating cyclic deformations, these materials have been of interest to engineers. On the other hand, the connections of a steel structure are of paramount importance because of their vulnerabilities during an earthquake. Therefore, it is indispensable to find approaches to augment the efficiency and safety of the connection. This research investigates the behavior of steel connections with extended end plates equipped hybridly with 8 rows of high strength bolts as well as Nitinol superelastic SMA bolts. The connections are studied using component method in dual form. In this method, the components affecting the connections behavior, such as beam flange, beam web, column web, extended end plate, and bolts are considered as parallel and series springs according to the Euro-Code3. Then, the nonlinear force- displacement response of the connection is presented in the form of moment-rotation curve. The results obtained from this survey demonstrate that the connection has ductility, in addition to its high strength, due to high ductility of SMA bolts.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.180-188
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• 2020

Objectives: The Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire is increasingly being used to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Indonesia. However, evidence that it is valid for use in Indonesian adults is lacking. This study assessed the validity and reliability of the SF-36 in Indonesian middle-aged and older adults. Methods: Adults aged 46-81 years (n=206) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia completed the SF-36, another measure of HRQoL (the EuroQoL visual analogue scale [EQ-VAS]), and measures assessing their demographic characteristics. Fifty-four percent (n=121) completed the SF-36 measure again 1 week later. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to confirm the factor structure of the SF-36. Internal consistency reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha, and test-retest reliability was assessed using intraclass correlations. Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed by computing correlations among SF-36 subscales, between subscales and the 2 component scores, and between component scores and EQ-VAS scores. Results: Most scaling assumptions were met. The hypothetical factor structure fit the data poorly (root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA]=0.108) and modification was required for a good fit (RMSEA=0.060). Scores on all subscales demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (α>0.70) and test-retest reliability (r>0.70). Divergent validity was supported by weak to moderate interscale correlations (r=0.19 to 0.64). As expected, the 2 summary scores were moderately to strongly correlated with the EQ-VAS (r>0.60). Conclusions: The findings adequately support the use of SF-36 in Indonesian middle-aged and older adults, although the optimal algorithm for computing component scores in Indonesia warrants further investigation.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.105-113
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• 2010

거푸집 공사는 부실공사의 예방 및 인력절감과 저비용 고효율의 공사관리 차원에서 공법개선이 요구되고 있으며, 자재 및 공법 채용과정에서 경제성과 합리화를 꾀하는 일은 전체 공사에 큰 영향을 미친다. 공사 효율성 제고를 위한 합판계 유로폼의 대체공법과 거푸집 폐자재의 재생기술, 고기능성 거푸집, 친환경을 고려한 재생 가능한 거푸집 등 경제, 시공, 안전측면에서의 효과적인 거푸집 개발 필요성이 요구되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 구조체 공사 공기를 단축하고, 인력투입을 최소화하여 원가를 절감시키고, 조립 해체 과정에서 작업의 생산성과 안전성이 확보된 사출성형방식의 합성수지계 재생유로폼 공법을 개발하는데 목적을 두고 있다. 이에 1차적으로 제반 요구성능 및 필요기술에 대하여 조사하고, 이를 바탕으로 개발기술의 타당성 검토와 기존 거푸집 및 선행기술과의 비교 분석을 실시하고, 성능 평가를 실시하였다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.11-23
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• 2003

Objectives : The 1990s has seen advances in the conceptualization of self-perceived health status which has important roles for individual health and the quality of life. Many types of standardized questionnaires have been developed with the current wide use of SF-36, NHP, andEuroQol. However, the outcomes of these tools may be different with regard to regional, cultural and emotional backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to trial the development of a Korean Health Profile (KHP 1.0) to measure the self-perceived health stati of Koreans. Methods : The KHP 1.0 was designed on the basis of the Medical Outcome Study Form 36 (SF-36), the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), and the EuroQOL. It was composed of 9 scales; physical functioning, role limitation-physical, pain, general health, energy, social isolation, sleep, role limitation-emotional, and e-motional health. Self-reported chronic disease conditions, and the Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), were also checked for the evaluation of clinical validity. This study was conducted, from December 2000 to January 2001, on 800 middle-aged parents, with four high school students, with 100 retest sets being conducted two weeks later. From the 800 subjects there were 588 complete responses (effective response 73.5%). The reliability of the test-retest results, and the factor analysis on the validity of the KHP 1.0 components, were evaluated using the SPSS (ver 10.0) software. Results : The reliability of the KHP 1.0 was good with Cronbach's alpha (>0.6), test-retest correlation coefficients (>0.5), but with no significant differences from the paired t-test. From the psychometric validity tests, the 9 scales of the KHP 1.0 were divided into two components; physical and mental, and trimmed to the established model with 55% of the total variance, with the exception of role limitation-emotional. The clinical validity on the basis of the comparison for the four characteristic groups; healthy, physical conditions only, mental conditions only, and physical and mental conditions were also good. Conclusions : The KHP 1.0 appears to be a valid measurement tool of self-perceived health stati of Koreans, although there are limitations, i.e. sample size was too small, a limited number of middle-aged subjects, and it was based on unconfirmed diagnoses, etc. Therefore, further study is required to standardize the assessment.