• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2016

2002년 국내에서 처음으로 시신을 통한 질병 감염의 위험성에 대해 연구가 시작된 후, 시신을 통한 질병감염에 대한 다양한 연구가 진행되어져왔다. 하지만 국내 장례종사자의 실제적 근무현황 및 근무지의 질병관리시설현황에 대한 연구는 미비하였다. 이에 국내 수도권, 충청권, 경상권의 3개 지역의 장례종사자를 대상으로 근무현황 및 질병관리시설현황에 대해 조사하였다. 연구결과 소독시설 미설치 장례식장이 50% 이상으로 장례종사자의 감염의 위험성이 매우 높을 수 있음을 확인하였다. 또한 개인 위생측면에서 장례종사자들이 항상 착용하는 가운의 소독 등 위생에 관련된 장비에 대해서 관리가 소홀한 것으로 분석되었다. 이는 장례종사자들이 질병감염으로부터 안전하지 못함을 보여주었으며, 장례종사자의 개인위생뿐만 아니라 질병관리시설의 관리 및 설비보완이 강화되어야 할 것으로 판단되었다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2017

본 연구는 국내 수도권, 충청권, 경상권의 3개 지역의 장례종사자를 대상으로 간염A형바이러스, 간염B형바이러스, 결핵 등 직업적으로 노출되어 감염우려가 있는 주요 질병에 대한 백신접종 실태 및 근무기간에 따른 보호장비 착용실태에 대해 조사한 연구이다. 연구결과 A형간염 백신접종률은 35%, B형간염 백신접종률은 50%로 상당수 장례지도사가 해당 질병에 대한 감염위험성이 높은 상태였으며, 결핵 유병률이 1.15%로 일반인에 비해 4배정도로 상당히 높음을 확인하였다. 개인 위생측면에서 가운, 마스크, 장갑 등의 착용비율은 비교적 높은 편이었으나, 근무경력이 오래될수록 착용비율이 감소함을 관찰할 수 있었다. 고글, 머리보호대 등 직접적 체액으로부터 방어할 수 있는 보호장비의 착용률은 현저히 낮아, 전염성이 높은 질병감염질환을 가지고 있는 시신 처리시 장례종사자를 충분히 보호할 수 없었다. 장례종사자에게 A형간염, B형간염에 대한 백신 접종, 보호장비 지급 등 제도적 지원과 공중보건적 가이드라인을 제시하여 안전한 작업환경을 제공할 필요가 있다고 결론내릴 수 있었다.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.12-18
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• 2018

As of 2016, the cremation rates in the capital area are 91.2% in Incheon Metropolitan City, 87.5% in Seoul Special City, and 87.1% in Gyeonggi-do Province, of which Incheon has the highest rate, and cremation of general corpses through the online cremation reservation service of the funeral information system is continuously increasing every year. And as of 2017, the ratio of the cremation for those outside the jurisdiction (residents of other regions) among the users of public cremation establishment in Incheon, is about 32%. As the supply capacity is expected to reach the limit within several years due to the increase in demand for such a cremation facility, I would like to suggest a policy as follows. The expansion of cremation supply capacity by increasing the number of operations in the cremation furnace; The attractions of operating funds through contracts for joint use of the cremation facility with other local governments and investment funds for the expansion of cremation facilities; The plan for controlling the demand in cremation such as an increase in cremation charge for those outside the jurisdiction(residents of other regions), should be considered.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2020

In the study, we show the six metropolitan cities, Incheon Metropolitan City had the highest annual average rate(3.2%) of the death toll, from 2011 to 2018, and the overall annual average rise rate was 2.6%. Also, the annual average rise rate of the number of cremators using E-Haneul funeral information system, Gwangju Metropolitan City had the highest rate(7.6%) and the overall annual average rise rate was 5.6%. The annual average rise rate of the cremation rate, Gwangju Metropolitan City had the highest rate(2.8%) and the overall annual average rise rate was 1.9%. Focusing on the actual state shown in the results of this study above, the policy measures for improving the efficiency of supply & demand policy of funeral facilities in six metropolitan cities in the whole nation could be suggested as follows. First, expanding the supply of cremation facilitiesin consideration of the installation period of cremation facilities. Second, given the increase in the number of cremators using E-Haneul Funeral Information System, it is necessary to expand the infrastructure for meeting the demand of using funeral facilities, such as enshrinement facilities of ash and natural burial sites. Third, in such metropolitan cities, it is difficult to resolve a conflict of location with local residents who recognize cremation facilities as unpleasant facilities. Therefore, it is necessary to devise and implement a plan for improving local residents awareness of cremation facilities and resolving the conflict of location in diversified ways. Fourth, it is predicated that Busan and Daegu Metropolitan City will face a lack of supply of cremation facilities in a short time due to the increased demand for them. Therefore, in order to meet the demand for cremation, it is necessary to construct more cremation furnaces in current cremation facilities or to jointly use and expand cremation facilities with their neighboring local government.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2021

Based on a result of we research and analysis of this study, it was analyzed that the average annual cremators number using E-Haneul Funeral Information System among the five public cremation facilities in Jeollabukdo was 9,713 in total before the opening of public creation facilities in Jeongeup City (2013-2015), while the number was 12,159 after the opening of public cremation facilities in Jeongeup City (2016-2019); the number was increased by 2,446, compared to the opening period (2013-2015), with a large increase rate of 25.2%. In addition, the average annual cremation rate before the opening of public cremation facilities in Jeongeup City (from 2013 to 2015) was 71.6%, but the average annual cremation rate during the period after the opening (from 2016 to 2019) was 81.5%, which was a large increase rate of 9.9% compared to period before the opening of the facilities. Based on research results above, we have presented policy suggestions in order to increase the efficiency of operation and management of public cremation facilities by local governments as follows. First, in order to prepare for the increase in demand for cremation due to the increase in cremators number, a policy promotion for the expansion of "public cremation facilities" should be carried out as soon as possible, focusing on local governments whose supply has reached the limit. Second, in order to support the expansion and construction of public cremation facilities, the government subsidy rate and government subsidy at the level of current 70%, provided by the central government, should be further expanded. Third, overcoming theNIMBY conflict overlocation for public cremation facilities, theutilization rate should be enhanced, through the joint construction and facility operation of the public cremation facilities between local governments, and the ef iciency of the project implementation should be improved through the jointsharing of the facility operation cost.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.198-206
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• 2021

Based on the results of the survey and analysis of this study, we suggested a plan to activate the use of Capital Area Public Charnel Facilities as follows. First, the elderly population in Korea increased from 11.9% in 2013 to 16.4% in 2020, and the number of deaths also increased from 266,257 in 2013 to 305,127 in 2020. The supply of Public Charnel Facilities should be expanded, reflecting the cremation demand in the future and condition for the supply and increasing demand of Public Charnel Facilities after cremation, due to an increase of 14.6%. Second, it is urgent to expand the supply because the available period of using Capital Area Public Charnel Facilities is a short period of at least one year up to five years. However, as it is difficult to build Public Charnel Facilities due to location conflicts with local residents, joint construction plans between local governments should be promoted along with renting Private Charnel Facilities. Third, the enshrinement number ratio of the Public Charnel Facilities to the total cremation number of Capital Area Public Cremation Facilities is 16.3%, which is low. Therefore, when building Public Charnel Facilities, improvement plans for the use of public funeral facilities, such as modernization and promotion of facility level, quality improvement of service level, and creation of a pleasant environment, should be actively promoted.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.154-162
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• 2020

We studies show that ratio of corpse among cremated bodies in public cremation facilities in metropolitan cities using E-Haneul funeral information system is average 90.1%, which is high, in bigger metropolitan cities with over 2 million of population (Incheon, Busan, and Daegu), but is average 81.4%, which is relatively low, in smaller metropolitan cities with less than 2 million of population(Daejeon, Gwangju, and Ulsan). In addition, the cremated bodies ratio of opening remains is average 17.4% in smaller metropolitan cities with less than 2 million of population, but is average 8.9% in those with over 2 million of population, which is relatively low. Finally, the cremated bodies ratio of dead fetuses is average 1.2% in smaller metropolitan cities with less than 2 million of population, and average 1.0% in those with over 2 million of population, which is low. Based on the above result, we are the following suggestions to improve the effectiveness of funeral facility use by the increase of demand for public cremation facilities in metropolitan cities. First, Busan and Daegu, where the shortage of supply is expected due to the increase of demand for cremation of corpse, need to implement supply expansion policy of public cremation facilities to build or expand cremation furnaces. Second, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Ulsan, where the cremated bodies ratio of corpse is low, need to expand supply through expanded operation from existing 4~8 cremation numbers of public cremation facilities to 11 cremation numbers, which is the level of Seoul Metropolitan City. Third, there should be cremation furnaces exclusively for opening remains to prepare the increase of demand for opening remains in the years with leap month.

• 호스피스학술지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.87-111
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• 2002

The hospice activities in Korea have still stood in the premature stage, although the contemporary hospice program, which professionally accommodates terminally ill patients, appeared in the history 35 years ago. Especially, the availability of the facility hospice is not only poor in number, but also lack of a guideline for the conduct of the facility. Saemmul Hospice has keenly felt the necessity of more facility hospices and has interchanged experiences and informations with people interested in hospice. However, the number of facilities has fallen short of one's expectations, and many problems have been revealed in order to maintain the operation. This paper was written in order to improve these atmospheres and to help more terminally ill cancer patients properly. This paper clarifies in detail the principle of management, the method of practice in each departments of Saemmul Hospice, expected effects and supplemental items. We try to provide concrete and practical informations and to help extensively for all peoples who are to begin or currently working. 1.Facility: It secures, maintain, and manage the hospice environment for all around care of patients effectively. 2.Education and Volunteer: It trains and manages hospice volunteers devoted to hospice. 3.Financial: It manages donation by healthy soul with an effective method. 4.Administration and Organization: It executes the administration efficiently and constitutes the organization to operate. 5.Medical and Nursing: It offers the maximum professional supports to a hospital. 6.Medicine and alternative medicine: It improves the quality of life of patients by medical and pharmaceutical approach and by other possible methods available. 7.Nutrition: It helps patients to have diets in accord with the order of the creation. 8.Belief: It offers spiritual care which allows the profound relationship with God. 9. Funeral ceremonies: Funeral ceremonies may heal grieves of families faced with their deaths. 10. Bereaved families: It supports the families after the deaths of patients. 11.Reception and consultation: It seeks to help the patients who meet the purposes for which Saemmul Hospice is established. 12.Publication: It allows publicity activities for Saemmul Hospice. Facility hospice programs are able to overcome the disadvantages that the other type of the hospice possess, like as the economic burdens of the families, and the patients' losses of comforts of home after being transferred to a hospital. Facility hospice can provide home atmosphere with professional manpower and facilities like hospital to the patients. Therefore, it can also improve patients' qualities of life and make them comfortable death. We anticipate that the hospice program in Korea would be more active to let more people be indebted to maintain the nobel human dignity and to cross beautifully in the most painful process of dying in the journey of their lives.

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of airborne radon concentration by season in public-use facilities in South Korea. Research design, data and methodology: The data is provided by the public data portal, and public-use facilities nationwide where radon in the air is measured are specialized sanatorium for senior citizens, libraries, childcare facilities, postpartum care centers, medical institutions, funeral halls, underground shopping malls, and underground subway stations. Results: The facility with the highest radon concentration in public-use facilities was childcare facilities with an average of 50.2 ± 21.7 Bq/m³, while the average of medical institutions was the lowest at 24.8 ± 5.7 Bq/m³. The season with the largest difference in average radon concentration between childcare facilities and medical institutions was in the order of fall (28.6 Bq/m³), followed by winter (28.1 Bq/m³), spring (23.0 Bq/m³), and summer (22.0 Bq/m³). Conclusions: The main concentration levels of each public-use facility shown in this study are all below domestic and international standards, but there is a significant concentration difference between facilities. By season, winter showed the highest average concentration (40.6 ± 21.3 Bq/m³) and summer showed the lowest average concentration (23.8 ± 14.0 Bq/m³).

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.98-111
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• 2012

본 연구는 도시묘지가 갖는 현장체험학습장으로서의 가능성에 관한 연구이다. 현장체험학습 프로그램을 활발히 진행하고 있는 미국 사례와 우리나라 사례를 비교하여 차이점과 시사점을 도출하였다. 그 결과 묘지는 지역 내 현장체험학습장으로 충분한 자원을 보유하고 있었다. 따라서 이를 활용한 교육프로그램이 개발된다면 도시는 더욱 풍부한 교육자원을 가지게 되며, 주민과 학생에게는 현재보다 다양한 교육 기회가 제공될 수 있다. 미국 사례와 우리나라 사례를 비교한 결과 미국의 묘지에서 활발한 교육프로그램이 진행될 수 있는 것은 묘지를 정원이나 공원과 같이 경관적으로 아름답고 쾌적하게 조성하고, 생태적으로 건강한 숲으로 보전해 왔기 때문이다. 또한 지역사회 묘지를 현장체험학습 장소로 적극 활용했기 때문이다. 우리나라도 기피시설이나 혐오시설이라는 이미지를 탈피할 수 있도록 묘지를 리모델링하고 장묘문화를 변화시킨다면 묘지가 도시지역에서 부족한 현장체험학습장으로서의 역할을 수행할 수 있다.