• 제목/요약/키워드: Functional assessment

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비기능적 요구사항을 지원하는 소프트웨어 개발 프로세스 (A Software Development Process Supporting Non-Functional Requirements)

  • 정효택;주상현
    • 정보통신설비학회논문지
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    • 제9권1호
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    • pp.13-18
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    • 2010
  • As the importance of non-functional requirements has increased, many researchers have become interested in the software development process for non-functional requirements including the notation, modeling, and assessment of non-functional requirements. However, the characteristics of non-functional requirements are so sophisticated and there are many topics which have not been solved until now. In order to address one of the unsolved problems, we propose a systematic software development process to support the management of non-functional requirements. The process consists of six steps, each of which is composed of detailed activities. Using the proposed process, the non-functional requirements can be managed and modeled more effectively and systematically than previous ones.

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토종 복분자와 외래종 복분자 추출물의 항염증효과 비교 (Comparison of the Anti-inflammatory Effects of the Extracts from Rubus coreanus and Rubus occidentalis)

  • 양현모;임순성;이연실;신현경;오양석;김진경
    • 한국식품과학회지
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    • 제39권3호
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    • pp.342-347
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    • 2007
  • 본 연구의 목적은 수세기에 걸쳐 발기부전(impotence), 정액루(spermatorrhea), 유뇨증(enuresis), 천식(asthma) 및 알레르기 관련 질병의 치료제로 사용되고 있는 토종 복분자 (R. coreanus)와 외래종 복분자(R. occidentalis)의 항염증활성을 비교, 분석해 보고자 했다. 그 결과 토종 복분자의 에탄올 추출물이 외래종 복분자의 에탄올 추출물에 비교해 LPS 처리에 의한 NO의 생성을 현저히 억제시키는 것을 관찰 할 수 있었으며, NO와 $PGE_{2}$ 생합성효소인 iNOS와 COX-2 단백질의 발현 또한 억제시킴을 확인할 수 있었다. LPS 유도에 의한 $TNF-{\alpha}$와 IL-6의 생성억제 효과도 토종 복분자 에탄올 추출물이 외래종 복분자 추출물에 비해 탁월함이 관찰 되었다. 이러한 연구결과로 볼 때 토종 복분자 에탄올 추출물이 macrophage에 의해 생성되는 염증반응의 매개물질인 NO, $PGE_2$, 염증성 cytokine 등의 생성을 억제함으로 염증반응을 완화시켜 줄 것으로 판단된다. 차후 항염증활성을 갖는 복분자 추출물의 성분을 동정하는 연구가 더욱더 필요할 것으로 사료되며, 토종 복분자가 천연 항염증활성을 갖는 제품 개발에 있어 유용한 식물자원 원료로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

마우스에서 복분자 물추출물의 기억력 감퇴에 대한 개선 효과 (The Aqueous Extract of Rubus coreanus Miquel Improves Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairment in ICR Mice)

  • 최미란;이민영;홍지은;이재용;전장우;김태환;신현경;김은지
    • 한국식품영양과학회지
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    • 제41권2호
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    • pp.192-196
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    • 2012
  • 현재까지 복분자가 인지능력 및 기억력에 미치는 영향에 대해 연구된 바가 없다. 본 연구에서는 복분자 물추출물이 기억력에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해 복분자 물추출물을 100 mg/kg body weight/day로 4주간 투여한 후 스코폴라민(1 mg/kg body weight)을 복강 주사하여 기억력 감퇴를 유발한 후 수동회피시험과 수중미로시험을 실시하여 복분자물추출물의 기억력 개선 효과를 평가하였다. 수동회피실험에서 스코폴라민으로 기억력 감퇴를 유도한 경우 밝은 방에서의 체류시간이 현저히 짧아졌고 복분자 물추출물을 섭취한 군에서는 밝은 방에서의 체류 시간이 스코폴라민 투여군에 비해 현저히 증가하였다. 또한 수중미로시험에서도 스코폴라민 투여군의 도피대를 찾아가는 탈출잠복기가 정상대조군에 비해 현저히 증가하였고 복분자 물추출물 투여군에서는 스코폴라민 군에 비해 탈출잠복기가 유의적으로 감소하였다. 대뇌피질에서 기억력에서 중요한 역할을 하는 acetylcholinesterase활성은 스코폴라민에 의해 증가하고, 복분자 물추출물에 의해 감소하였다. 이상의 결과는 복분자 물추출물이 항콜린제인 스코폴라민에 의해 유도된 기억력 감퇴를 효과적으로 개선함을 보여주며, 이는 acetylcholinesterase의 활성을 저해함으로써 이루어짐을 나타낸다. 향후 더 많은 연구가 필요하나 본 연구는 복분자 물추출물을 기억력 개선 또는 증강제로 개발할 수 있는 가능성을 제시한다.

The Effects of Interferential Current and Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy on Functional Constipation

  • Koo, Ja-Pung;An, Ho-Jung;Koo, Hee-Seo;Park, Ji-Hwan;Kim, Suhn-Yeop;Kim, Yong-Kwon;Choi, Jung-Hyun;Kim, Soon-Hee;Min, Kyung-Ok
    • 국제물리치료학회지
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.45-51
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    • 2010
  • 2 week study was conducted to investigate the effects of Interferential Current(IC) and Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy(KEOMT) on functional constipation. Interventions were applied to spinal segments between $T_9-L_2$ which provides innervations to the gastrointestinal tract. Subjects(n=24) were randomly allocated to two treatment groups: the IC group or the KEOMT group. Results for the IC therapy demonstrated significant decrease with the colonic transit time(CTT) as well as scores on the constipation assessment scale(CAS). The frequency of defecations per week had increased significantly(p<0.05). The KEOMT displayed decreased CTT in the left colon region. The scores on the CAS were reduced and frequency of defecations per week had increased significantly (p<0.05). This study not only showed that both modes of therapy improved symptoms of constipation, but also optimized gastrointesti. nal content movement, eventuating in a more normalized CTT. In conclusion, both the IC therapy and the Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy have shown to be effective interventions for improving functional constipation.

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Functions (Mobility, Self-care, Social Ability) and Health-related Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy

  • Ko, Joo-Yeon;Lee, Suk-Min
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.37-44
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the functional (mobility, self-care, social ability) and health-related quality of life in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: A cross- sectional survey of 202 children with CP, mean age $5.91{\pm}1.57$ years, was carried out using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), and Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ). Results: The functional assessment of children with CP showed that a more severe GMFCS level was associated with lower functional abilities (p<0.05). The health-related quality of life assessment showed that psychosocial well-being was less impaired than physical well-being. The internal consistency of the three instruments was satisfactory (cronbach's ${\alpha}$>0.80). The three different scales were correlated from moderate to strong (r=0.44 to 0.92). It was also found that mobility, tone distribution, and the parents' education level exerted a significant effect on the quality of life of children with CP (p<0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that children with CP have reduced function and quality of life and these are influenced by various factors. However, planning and application of various task-oriented functional interventions to childhood CP may be useful.

자세와 균형 조절에 관한 연구 (A Study on Control of Posture and Balance)

  • 정동훈;권혁철
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • 제11권3호
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    • pp.23-36
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    • 1999
  • The very definitions of posture and balance have changed, as has our understanding of the underlying neural mechanisms, In rehabilitation science, there awe at least two different conceptual theories to describe the neural control of posture and balance : the reflex/hierarchical theory and system theory. A reflex/hierarchical theory suggests the posture and balance result from hierarchically organized reflex responses triggered by independent sensory systems. The systems approach suggests that action emerges from an interaction of the individual with the task and environment. That is to say, the systems approach implies that the ability to control our body's position in space emerges from a complex interaction of musculoskeletal and neural systems, collectively referred to as the postural control system. The specific organization of postural systems determined both by the functional task and the environment in which it is being performed, The postural control system is divided into three basic functional components for assessment : 1) musculoskeletal components, 2) motor coordination components, and 3) sensory organization components. It is proposed that a systemic functional understanding of human balance is critical to effective programs for balance rehabilitation. Thus, this article briefly reviews the basic functional components to consider in designing treatment plan and for the benefit of the balance assessment.

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Can Functional Assessment Tools Reflect Balance Abilities at 3 Months after Total hip Arthroplasty?

  • Kim, Min-Woo;Ryu, Young-Uk
    • 대한물리의학회지
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    • 제13권4호
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    • pp.51-58
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    • 2018
  • PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine if the Harrison hip score (HHS), a tool for assessing hip joint function, and the Burg balance scale (BBS), a general balance assessment tool, actually reflect the balance ability of total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients 3 months after surgery. In addition, this study investigated the initial weight distribution strategy for bilateral lower extremity after THA surgery to understand the balance of THA patients. METHODS: Fourteen 3-month THA patients performed static dual standing and sit-to-stand (STS) tasks. Ground reaction forces on each leg were collected to calculate the weight distribution symmetricity (SWD), and the HHS, functional HHS (f-HHS), and BBS were evaluated. Correlation analyses between SWD and the HHS (also f-HHS) and BBS were then applied to the THA patients. RESULTS: The correlations between functional evaluation tools (HHS, f-HHS, BBS) and SWD were weak strength for the static balance task, but moderate for the dynamic STS task. Among the evaluation tools used in the present study, f-HHS was most useful for evaluation of dynamic balance ability. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that use of HHS, f-HHS, and BBS as functional evaluation tools does not provide meaningful information regarding balance ability, but that they are useful for evaluating dynamic balance ability of THA patients. The dynamic balance ability at 3 months after THA seems to be under development.

A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

  • Kim, Beom Seok;Kim, Jae Ik;Kim, Hyo Bin;Lee, Ye Ji;Sung, Ki Jung;Jeon, Ju Hyun;Kim, Eunseok;Kim, Young Il
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • 제36권3호
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    • pp.172-181
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    • 2019
  • This case report relates to a 40-year old male patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis who was treated with acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine. He showed a significant improvement in joint range of motion (ROM) in cervical and lumbar vertebrae, and in pain and functional disorder symptoms. The patient received acupotomy, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine and physical therapy (November 26, 2018 to December 17, 2018). Joint ROM for cervical and lumbar vertebrae was measured, and the pain level was assessed using a numerical rating scale. The functional disorder and quality of life scales were also assessed using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Korean Health Assessment Questionnaire, and Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire. After applying acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine, the patient exhibited increased joint ROM and reduced pain, also in conjunction with improved responses in functional disorder and quality of life.

Functional outcomes in children with reduction glossectomy for vascular malformations - "less is more!"

  • Thomas, John K.;Gaikwad, Vivek Samuel;Babu, Telugu Ramesh;Mathai, John;Srinivas, Rohit;Karl, Immanuel Sampath
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • 제47권3호
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    • pp.209-215
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: Vascular malformation (VM) of the tongue can cause true macroglossia in children. Reduction glossectomy provides primary relief when sclerotherapy has failed or is not possible. In this study, we evaluated the surgical role in functional outcome of reduction glossectomy performed for VM of the tongue. Patients and Methods: We evaluated the functional and surgical outcomes of seven children who were treated at a tertiary care centre in Southern India between 2013 and 2018. Results: Six children underwent median glossectomy, while one child underwent lateral glossectomy. Functional assessment was performed at least 2 years after the date of surgery. At the time of assessment, speech was comprehensible for three children and was occasionally unintelligible in four children. Taste and swallowing were normal in all seven children. Six children exhibited a minimal residual lesion after surgery, of which only one was symptomatic. Residual lesions were managed with sclerotherapy (n=3), observation (n=2), or repeat surgery (n=1). Conclusion: Reduction glossectomy in children with macroglossia secondary to VMs has acceptable outcomes in terms of cosmesis and speech, with no gastronomic restriction.

Relation between Weight Bearing Ratio in the Standing Posture Immediately after Performing Standing Task and Balance and Functional Ambulation in Stroke Patients

  • Hwang, Da-Gyeom;Kim, Joong-Hwi
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • 제27권5호
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    • pp.320-324
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide methods for assessment of functional balance through study of correlation with the weight bearing ratio, functional balance, and functional gait on patients with stroke. Methods: Thirty-nine patients with stroke participated in this study. The timed up and go test was used to measure balance and the functional ambulation category test to measure functional gait. Weight bearing was measured in the quiet standing posture and weight bearing in the quiet standing posture immediately after performing the standing-task. Results: Both timed up and go test and functional ambulation category test showed significant correlation with balance in the quiet standing posture immediately after performing the standing task. Conclusion: Measurement of balance in the quiet standing posture immediately after performing the standing-task was considered a meaningful scale for measurement of both balance function and gait function of patients with stroke.