• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.388-394
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• 1999

To compare the effect of hyaluronate and dexamethasone on the temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis the author investigated 22 temporomandibular joint disorder(TMD) patients with pain and limitation of mouth opening who visited at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Chosun Dental Hospital and were made a diagnosis as Wilkes stage III or IV of TMJ internal derangement clinically and radiographically. The two groups consisted of 10 patients with injection of sodium hyaluronate 10mg$(Artz^{(R)})$(hyaluronate group) on the upper joint space of the affected temporomandibular joint 5 times at intervals of a week after arthrocentesis, and 12 patients with injection of dexamethasone$(Oradexon^{(R)})$ at a time(dexamethasone group). Maximum mouth opening, pain value and satisfaction value during mastication were assessed on a visual analog scale before arthrocentesis and after 6 months. Then the within-group and between-group differences were evaluated in the obtained data and the clinical success rate of each group was calculated according to our success criteria. The results were as follows. 1. the mean of maximum mouth opening before arthrocentesis and after 6 months in the hyaluronate group were 24.9mm and 39.0mm respectively, and those before arthrocentesis and after 6 months in the dexamethasone group were 25.7mm and 41.3mm respectively. 2. The mean of pain value on a visual analog scale in the hyaluronate group before arthrocentesis and after 6 months were 6.7 and 1.8 respectively, and those in the dexamethasone group before arthrocentesis and after 6 months were 7.0 and 1.8 respectively. 3. The mean of satisfaction value during mastication on a visual analog scale in the hyaluronate group before arthrocentesis and after 6 months were 2.8 and 7.7 respectively, and those in the dexamethasone group before arthrocentesis and after 6 months were 3.1 and 7.8 respectively. 4. There were statistically significant differences between all measurements before arthrocentesis and after 6 months(P<0.001), but no difference between all measurements in the hyaluronate group and those in the dexamethasone group. 5. The over all success rate of the hyaluronate group and the dexamethasone group were 60.0% and 63.6% respectively. In summary, there was significant difference between the effect of hyaluronate and dexamethasone on the temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis but hyaluronate is better than corticosteroid as the injection drug in consideration of the side effect related with repeated injection.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.634-643
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• 2007

This study was performed to develop a tailored multi-disciplinary obesity management program, as well as an obesity assessment sheet identified the general characteristics and psychological and environmental factors related to weight loss success for obese premenopausal women participating in obesity management programs performed at weight reduction health centers. The results are as follows. The primary general characteristics related to successful weight reduction in the obesity management programs were education level, occupational status, reason for obesity onset, aids used in weight control, basis of frequency, and reason for weight reduction. The initial psychological factors related to successful weight reduction were less stress and disordered eating. The initial environmental factors included an expression of ones opinion and the eating environment. Animal protein and animal fat consumption were significantly less in the unsuccessful group than in those who were unsuccessful at weight loss. The consumption of crude fiber was significantly greater in the successful group than in the unsuccessful group. Psychological factors such as stress, depression, and disordered eating, and the environmental factor of eating environment were significantly better in the successful group than in the unsuccessful group. In conclusion, we have found evidence to suggest what is required in determining the types of programs most suitable for obese women prior to starting an obesity management program.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제71권2호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2011

Background: There is very limited data present on smoking cessation rates in outpatient departments of pulmonology. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a brief smoking cessation intervention program in an outpatient department of pulmonology and identify predictors of smoking cessation failure. Methods: After a brief recommendation of smoking cessation from pulmonologists, smokers willing to quit smoking were given individual counseling and supplement drugs. Fifty smokers were included in this study and baseline characteristics, smoking history and success rate were reviewed at 3 months. Results: The mean age of the patients was $58.3{\pm}14.6$ years and the total group of patients included 3 women. The rate of smoking cessation success was 74% at 3 months, and there were no differences in age, spirometric indexes and associated diseases between the smoking cessation success and failure group. The rate of supplement drug usage was not different in both groups either. However, body weight, mean number of cigarette usage per day and nicotine dependence scores in the failure group were significantly higher than in the success group. In multivariate analysis, body weight and mean number of cigarette usage per day were significant. Two smokers with a depressive disorder failed the smoking cessation. Conclusion: A smoking cessation intervention program in the outpatient department of pulmonology showed a favorable success rate. More intensive interventions are needed to unfavorable groups which include the obese and heavy smokers.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.253-265
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• 2021

이 연구는 중소규모 사업장 남성 흡연근로자의 6개월 금연 성공에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하기 위하여 실시하였다. 연구대상자는 2018년 1월부터 2020년 12월까지 G금연지원센터 찾아가는 금연지원 서비스를 이용한 경남지역의 중소규모 사업장 흡연 남성 근로자 767명을 대상으로 하였다. 연구 결과는 중소규모 사업장 흡연 남성 근로자의 6개월 금연 성공률은 20.2%였다. 6개월 금연 성공과 관련된 요인의 다중로지스틱 회귀분석의 결과를 보면 6개월 금연 성공에 영향을 주는 요인으로 연령은 29세 이하, 40~49세는 50세 이상에 비해 성공률이 더 낮았다(OR 0.10, 95% CI 0.03-0.29), (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.24-0.76). 하루 평균 흡연량이 11~20개비, 21개비 이상이 1~10개비에 비해 성공률이 더 낮았다(OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.34-0.80), (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.24-0.90). 가족 금연지지자는 배우자와 기타 가족 군이 가족 금연지지자가 없는 군에 비해 성공률이 더 높았다(OR 1.99, 95% CI 1.18-3.34). 본 연구 결과를 보면 가족 금연지지자가 배우자와 기타 가족이 함께 금연지지를 할 때 6개월 금연 성공에 영향을 미친다. 이를 바탕으로 첫째, 중소규모 사업장 흡연 남성 근로자의 금연 상담을 위한 금연프로그램 개발 시 금연지지자와 함께 할 수 있는 상담 내용을 개발하고, 상담에 함께 참여하여야 한다. 둘째, 금연지지 프로그램을 개발하고, 금연지지자들에게 제공하여 금연을 하는 대상자에게 적용한다면 금연 성공에 더 효과적일 것이다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2024

본 연구는 2급 응급구조사가 호흡부전 및 호흡정지 환자에게 백-밸브 마스크(BVM) 인공호흡 시 호흡량 측정기를 사용하여 적정량의 호흡량과 및 성공률을 알아보고자 한다. 연구는 2023년 12월 11일부터 12일까지 D 대학교에 재학 중인 2급 응급구조사를 대상으로 20명을 선정하여 10명은 호흡량 측정기를 이용하여 BVM 인공호흡을 교육한 실험군으로, 다른 10명은 호흡량 측정기 없이 BVM 인공호흡을 교육한 대조군으로 선정하여 2분간 인공호흡을 제공하는 실험을 하였다. 연구 결과, 대조군에서는 정확한 호흡량을 제공하지 못하였고(p=.025), 호흡 성공률 역시 실험군에서는 2분간 호흡 성공률이 높았으나 대조군에서는 유의한 차이를 보였으며(p=.001), 주관적 호흡량과 측정된 객관적 호흡량이 대조군에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=.010). 따라서 호흡량 측정기를 사용한 교육은 2급 응급구조사가 느끼는 주관적 호흡량을 객관적 호흡량과 일치시키고 호흡 성공률을 높여 호흡부전 및 호흡정지와 심폐소생술 시 심장정지 환자의 생존율을 높이는 데 도움이 될 것이다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.169-179
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• 2023

This study aims to determine the factors that influence training programs in increasing entrepreneurial success as a new model for developing entrepreneurship training in a new era. It intended to provide a suggestion for building an entrepreneurship training model for Beginner Young Entrepreneurs (BYE) organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Indonesia. The study used a quantitative method by collecting data through a Google form questionnaire distributed via the WhatsApp group. This study employs samples from 358 BYE training participants for 2017-2020, and data was processed using Amos SEM software to analyze factors that influence the success of entrepreneurship. The results showed that entrepreneurial motivation is a partial mediator in increasing the effect of training on its success by BYE participants. Furthermore, the key factor for increasing entrepreneurial motivation is challenging young people to start businesses. This study recommends that BYE program policymakers build a training model by considering many practical case studies to increase motivation as an important mediator in influencing entrepreneurial success. Meanwhile, to boost the morale of training participants, it is necessary to add significant real challenges for participants to start entrepreneurship. Moreover, future studies should add other independent variables, such as personality.

• 한국문헌정보학회지
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• 제19권
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• pp.189-241
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• 1990

This study identified cognitive styles of online searchers in terms of Field Dependence (FD) and Field Independence (FI) dimension and determined whether searching performance was affected by FD / FI cognitive differences between online searchers and the extent to which searching performance was affected by the FD / FI dimension of cognitive style. This study used a quasi experimental design with 41 student subjects using the Lockheed DIALOG system and ERIC ONT AP database. Cognitive styles of student subjects were measured by using GEFT (Group Embedded Figure Test) and the subjects were divided into two cognitive groups- FD and FI based on the GEFT scores. Each subject was assigned two predetermined searches which had different search goals-a 'high precision search' and a 'high recall search.' Search performance of the two cognitive groups on the two problems was compared in order to see how these two groups responded to achieving different search goals in terms of search strategy, search inputs, and resulting search outputs. The major findings of this study were: 1. The pattern of approaching a search problem regardless of whether it was a high precision search or a high recall search was not significantly different between the two cognitive groups. 2. The FI group tended to use significantly more terms for the high recall search than the FD group but slightly less time than the FD group. However, significant differences in connect time between the two groups were not revealed. 3. For both search problems the FI group achieved a significantly higher success rate than the FD group. The FI group were significantly more successful searchers than the FD group. As for unit / cost, although the FI group were more cost effective than those of the FD group for both searches, these differences were too small to be statistically significant. 4. Mean differences of the search performance variables between the FD / FI groups were consistent across the two types of search questions. The FI group seemed to be equally effective for both types of search questions. In conclusion, the differences found in number of terms used and success rate between the two cognitive groups apparently resulted from different cognitive styles.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.179-188
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to compare three therapies - auricular acupuncture, transdermal nicotine patch and therapy - in combination with auricular acupuncture and nicotine patch. Methods : The subjects of this study included 188 male smokers in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, who visited Wonmi Public Health Center. They were evaluated with the Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence, amounts of daily smoking and success rate of smoking cessation. The subjects decided on a therapy method strictly of their own choice. They were divided into three groups according to the therapy; auricular acupuncture group (62 persons), nicotine patch group (69 persons) and combination therapy group (57 persons). Results : All three groups resulted in statistically significant reducing effects of nicotine dependence and amounts of daily smoking. In the combination therapy group, nicotine dependence was significantly decreased by more than those of the other groups. There were no statistically significant differences in decrements of daily smoking and success rate of smoking cessation among the three groups. Conclusions : The above results suggest that auricular acupuncture and transdermal nicotine patch have significant effects of smoking cessation. If they are combined, it is expected that therapies for smoking cessation would be developed.

• Asia pacific journal of information systems
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.119-135
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• 2002

Those making decisions are no longer located in the same workplace. Wireless technology appears promising as a method to promote group performance in circumstances dependent on time, but not member proximity. However, the success of wireless technology in group decision-making situations has not yet been proven. This paper seeks to learn whether wireless technology affects the performance of group decision-making tasks that should be resolved urgently and/or sources of idea are disconnected with on-line network.

• International Journal of Quality Innovation
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.57-68
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• 2007

Benchmarking is more than just a comparison of measures about different company's performance in a wider sense. It is a methodology of learning-comparing-learning, at least within small and medium sized enterprises. This learning is not just limited to learn by copying successful concepts from other enterprises or competitors. It starts in learning more about the own company, about its structure and processes causing its own success or its failure. This kind of learning is necessary before the enterprise starts watching for a suitable Benchmarking partner. Learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses is the main goal of the European research project Quality beyond Borders! By using the Benchmarking methodology, small and medium sized enterprises get the opportunity to take part in a Benchmarking study and can learn more about the different strengths and weaknesses of other enterprises on both sides of the border. The results of such a Benchmarking can help to identify potentials for future cooperations among German and Polish enterprises in the same market or business. These potentials can lie in different ways of realising the same success or top-position. The Benchmarking study is not focused on an special business or region. That helps to find out trends for different kinds of top-positions, which can be claimed in all markets within a country. Every trend is characterised by different success factors which are responsible for the success in this top-position. In a first overview, the results of the Benchmarking study show 5 different groups of top-positions within a market which all have different profiles regarding to the importance of their success factors. By the end of the Benchmarking study it will be possible, to give answer about the special reasons for different kind of successes of these groups. These answers can be related to a special region within a country, a special business or of course related to possible differences in the expression of the group success factors in comparison of both countries.