• 제목/요약/키워드: Health Measurement

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건축공사의 공종별 유해요인 분석에 따른 작업환경측정 및 특수건강 진단 대상 분석에 관한 연구 (A Study Examining the Measurement of Construction Working Environment and the Target Analysis of Special Health Check for Site Workers - Based on the Analysis of Harmful Factors at Work Site -)

  • 손서형
    • 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.386-394
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    • 2022
  • 연구목적: 건축공사 시 공정별로 발생하는 각종 유해요인을 파악하여 작업환경측정 및 특수건강진단 대상이 되는 근로자들의 건강보호, 증진을 위한 방안에 대하여 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법: 공종별 유해요인분석, 유해요인에 따른 작업환경측정대상과 특수건강진단 항목을 알아볼 수 있다. 연구결과: 건축공사 12개의 공종별 유해요인을 분석하여 작업환경 측정대상과 특수건강 진단항목을 파악할 수 있었다. 결론: 각 공종별 유해요인 분석에 따라 작업환경측정 및 특수건강진단을 정기적으로 실시하므로써 건축근로자들의 직업병예방에 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.

비파괴계측에 의한 사장교의 공용간 상시안전감시시스템 (The Real-time Health Monitoring System of a Cable-stayed Bridge Based on Non-destruction Measurement)

  • 최만용;강경구;김종우
    • 비파괴검사학회지
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.239-245
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    • 2002
  • 현재까지 다양한 토목구조물들은 여러 가지 요인에 의한 노후화와 축척된 손상에도 불구하고 별다른 조치 없이 계속해서 사용되고 있었다. 따라서, 이러한 구조물들의 효율적인 유지관리를 유해 계측관리가 중요시되었다. 이에 본 논문에서는 비파괴계측에 의해 사장교의 실시간 계측모니터링시스템을 개발하고자 하며 이를 통해 교량의 안전관리를 하고자 하였다. 계측모니터링시스템은 교량의 유지관리를 도모하고, 교량 관리의 경제적 비용을 줄이게 되며 사장교의 새로운 설계 및 분석방법을 개발하는데 중요한 데이터를 제공할 것이다.

The reliability of the nonradiologic measures of thoracic spine rotation in healthy adults

  • Hwang, Donggi;Lee, Ju Hyeong;Moon, Seongyeon;Park, Soon Woo;Woo, Juha;Kim, Cheong
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • 제6권2호
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    • pp.65-70
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    • 2017
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the intertester reliability and validity of four nonradiologic measurements of thoracic spine rotation in healthy adults. Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: This study was conducted on 20 male and 20 female university students aged between 19 and 26. To measure thoracic rotation, a goniometer, a bubble inclinometer, a dual inclinometer, and a smartphone application-clinometer were used. The measurement was performed twice for each device and the same measurement was performed by two examiners. The measurements were performed in the lumbar locked position. The arm in the direction of rotation was taken back and placed onto the back of the lumbar region. With right and left trunk rotation, the head was rotated together but remained in the center line so that the axial rotation was maintained. Both examiners performed the measuring procedures and directly handled the measuring instrument. All measurement results were recorded by the recorder. Results: The range of motion (ROM) of thoracic rotation in lumbar locked position for all four devices was 47 degrees. The intra-rater reliability estimates ranged from 0.738 to 0.906 (p<0.05). The inter-rater reliability estimates ranged from 0.736 to 0.853 (p<0.05). The goniometer, bubble inclinometer, dual inclinometer, and smartphone clinometer showed high validity (p<0.05). This result indicates that all four devices may be used by the same examiner and by other examiners obtaining follow-up measurement. Conclusions: The use of the goniometer, bubble inclinometer, dual inclinometer, and smartphone clinometer for measurements in the lumbar locked posture are reliable and valid nonradiologic measures of thoracic rotational ROM in healthy adults.

Exploring the Latent Trait and the Measurement Properties of Korean World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF Measure Applied to Cancer Survivors

  • Bongsam Choi
    • 한국전문물리치료학회지
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    • 제30권2호
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    • pp.120-127
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    • 2023
  • Background: In general, measurement qualities of cross-culturally adapted quality of life (QOL) measures are altered in many aspects, although versions of them are well-validated measures. The latent trait and measurement qualities of the QOL measures for cancer-related samples should be considered when developing cross-culturally adapted measures. Objects: To investigate the latent trait of the translated into Korean World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) administered to different cancer survivors who had palliative rehabilitation care service (PRCS). Methods: A cross-sectional study with 139 cancer survivors who had an experience of cancer survivorship with PRCS were conducted with a two-step analytic procedure including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to confirm the latent trait and Rasch rating scale modeling to investigate the measurement qualities of the cross-culturally adapted WHOQOL-BREF measure. Results: While the original WHOQOL-BREF measure constitutes a 4-latent trait, the EFA reveals that 24 items constitute six substantial factors. The item loadings are predominantly spread over factors 1 through 4 in a mixed manner of the latent traits, while the loadings of 'physical health' and 'environmental health' latent traits show similarity to what the original measure intended to assess. The latent trait of the cross-culturally adapted WHOQOL-BREF measure administered to different cancer survivors is likely to reveal more dimensions than the original WHOQOL-BREF measure. Person reliability (i.e., analogous to Cronbach's alpha) and separation are measured with 0.92 and 3.48, respectively. All items except the one item (medical treatment item) fit the Rasch rating model. Conclusion: Findings suggest that the latent trait and the measurement qualities of the cross-culturally adapted WHOQOL-BREF measure should be taken into consideration when applying versions of it to various populations.

Strategies to Assess Occupational Exposure to Airborne Nanoparticles: Systematic Review and Recommendations

  • Louis Galey;Sabyne Audignon;Patrick Brochard;Maximilien Debia;Aude Lacourt;Pierre Lambert;Olivier Le Bihan;Laurent Martinon;Sebastien Bau;Olivier Witschger;Alain Garrigou
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • 제14권2호
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    • pp.163-173
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    • 2023
  • In many industrial sectors, workers are exposed to manufactured or unintentionally emitted airborne nanoparticles (NPs). To develop prevention and enhance knowledge surrounding exposure, it has become crucial to achieve a consensus on how to assess exposure to airborne NPs by inhalation in the workplace. Here, we review the literature presenting recommendations on assessing occupational exposure to NPs. The 23 distinct strategies retained were analyzed in terms of the following points: target NPs, objectives, steps, "measurement strategy" (instruments, physicochemical analysis, and data processing), "contextual information" presented, and "work activity" analysis. The robustness (consistency of information) and practical aspects (detailed methodology) of each strategy were estimated. The objectives and methodological steps varied, as did the measurement techniques. Strategies were essentially based on NPs measurement, but improvements could be made to better account for "contextual information" and "work activity". Based on this review, recommendations for an operational strategy were formulated, integrating the work activity with the measurement to provide a more complete assessment of situations leading to airborne NP exposure. These recommendations can be used with the objective of producing homogeneous exposure data for epidemiological purposes and to help improve prevention strategies.

줄자를 이용한 하지부피 측정시 부위별 검사자간, 검사자내 신뢰도 측정 (Intertester and Intratester Reliability of Tape Measurement on Lower Extremities)

  • 김성중;양회송;이충휘
    • 한국전문물리치료학회지
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    • 제7권1호
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    • pp.38-45
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    • 2000
  • Tape measurement for evaluating edema is frequently used by clinicians. The primary purpose of this study is to determine the intertester and intratester reliability of tape measurement carried out by two physical therapists on lower extremities. The intertester and intratester reliability of six anatomical landmarks measurements were determined in six healthy subjects. The measurements were taken in five sessions by each tester. The intraclass correlation coefficients (2,1) were between .87 and .99 for intertester reliability. Intratester reliability was .93 and .99 for A tester and .82 and .99 for B tester. The average range of variation was .13 to .54 in six landmarks. The reliability of six volume measurements was very high. These results support the use tape measurement as a reliable tool for measuring limb girth.

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Design of a Stress Measurement System for State Recognition of Game Addicts

  • Park, Myeong-Chul;Jung, Hyon-Chel;Kim, Tae-Sun
    • 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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    • 제22권6호
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    • pp.87-93
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    • 2017
  • In this paper, we design a small low power single channel ECG(Electrocardiogram) system of Chest Belt type with fiber-type electrodes to measure emotional state change of game addict. HRV(Heart Rate Variability) is analyzed through heart rate signal measurement and the psychological stress state is judged by using it. And it verifies its effectiveness through prototype. First, we design HR measurement module through low power MCU(Micro Controller Unit) and implement prototype level measurement system. The results showed that the difference between the addiction group and the general group was confirmed and that the system was effective. The result of this study can be used for health management such as reduction of stress of the user through music and breathing that lowers the stress by detecting the stress state of the general person or the chronic ill person.

Variation in Significant Difference of Sausage Textural Parameters Measured by Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) under Changing Measurement Conditions

  • Shin, Sun-Hwa;Choi, Won-Seok
    • 한국축산식품학회지
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    • 제41권4호
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    • pp.739-747
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    • 2021
  • This study examined the measurement conditions of the texture profile analysis (TPA) experiments that are typically used to measure the physical properties of sausage. As the measurement conditions (compression ratio and cross-head speed) were changed, the significant differences between the values of textural parameters (hardness, adhesiveness, springiness, cohesiveness, chewiness) of samples changed. Furthermore, among the measurement conditions, there was more variation in the significant difference between the value of samples due to a change in the compression ratio than due to a change in the cross-head speed. The highest variation in significant difference was observed between the values of cohesiveness of samples due to changes in measurement conditions, whereas the lowest variation in significant difference was observed between the values of springiness of samples due to change in measurement conditions. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a clear basis for setting specific measurement conditions for TPA test, since significant differences in the values of textural parameters of samples were caused by differences in cross-head speed or compression ratio, not by a difference in samples, when analyzing the cohesiveness of sausage, especially.

소아암 치료 종료 후 청소년의 사회적응 자가 보고 설문지의 측정 속성: 체계적 문헌고찰 (Measurement Properties of Self-Report Questionnaires Measuring the Social Adjustment for Youth after Treatment of Childhood Cancer: Systematic Review)

  • 오수미;박선영;이혜정;이주희
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.78-90
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate measurement properties of self-report questionnaires measuring the social adjustment for youth after treatment of childhood cancer. Methods: Social adjustment measurement tools were identified through a two-stage systematic review. First, we searched for articles using self-report questionnaires to measure the social adjustment of youth after the treatment of childhood cancer. The appropriate tools were listed and categorized. Second, using methodological filters, we searched 5 electronic databases for articles examining the measurement properties of the tools when used with youth after the treatment of childhood cancer. The quality of these papers was then evaluated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist. Results: Eight tools were frequently used to measure social adjustment. Eight studies investigated the measurement properties of 4 of these tools. The PedsQL 4.0 and MMQL-AF had moderate to strong evidence in some domains, but the rest of the domains had a lack of evidence. The SF-36 and KIDSCREEN-27 were validated for only a few areas. Conclusion: We found a lack of evidence regarding the measurement properties of these tools. More research is required on the measurement properties of tools for use in this population.