• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.64-73
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• 2015

Medical tourism in Korea has been rapidly grown for last couple of years, based on exclusive support from Korean government. About 60,000 foreign patients received medial services in 2009, an initial stage of entering medical tourism business, and the number of foreign patients received medical services in Korea hiked to more than 266 thousands in 2014, which is showing 34.7% of annual average increase between 2009 and 2014. Diversification of target markets and service areas contributed on this remarkable growth. This paper describes current status of medical tourism in Korea as well as various supports from government for the growth of medical tourism. In addition, the paper presents approaches for brand marketing, by utilizing 7Ps, the marketing mix (a.k.a. service mix), in order to increase awareness and competitiveness of medical services of Korea in global market.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2023

Background: A group health service is a system that delegates workplace health management to an entrusted institution. There have been various studies on group health services to date, but recent changes, such as an increase in foreign workers, are rapidly changing industry characteristics. Methods: Satisfaction was assessed using a 27-question survey distributed among 203 workplaces employing health professionals. The survey items consisted of general characteristics, comprehensive satisfaction, requirements for health professionals' work, and satisfaction with work environment management, ergonomic management, and healthcare management. Multiple regression and frequency analyses were performed. Results: The comprehensive satisfaction was 4.08 points on average, out of 5. The comprehensive satisfaction of health professionals in the industry was positively correlated with each factor. Hazardous materials and chemical management (material safety data sheets, MSDSs) were the most common requirements. Conclusion: A low level of satisfaction with work environment management indicates high demand for healthcare management. The working environment should be improved by identifying characteristics of the workplace, examining harmful substances, inspecting equipment, and enhancing worker methods. The shorter the work experience of health professionals, the more dependent they are on group health services. The variables affecting comprehensive satisfaction were the period of work, healthcare management satisfaction, and work environment management satisfaction. Most of the requirements of health professionals in the workplace were practical improvement case presentations, MSDSs, and legal document management.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.39-54
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• 2024

This study explores the barriers to using health and medical data in research and development (R&D) within the healthcare industry and suggests ways to enhance data utilization. As artificial intelligence technology drives transformative changes across industries, there is an increased demand for robust health and medical data, highlighting its critical economic value and utility in fostering innovation. Using qualitative analysis through Grounded Theory, the study involves ten R&D professionals from healthcare industry, including both medical centers and corporations, using surveys and in-depth interviews to gather diverse experiences and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in health and medical data use. Key findings point to legislative, regulatory, and data quality and integration issues, as well as complexities in patient data access and usage. Technological limitations and inadequate data governance frameworks also emerge as significant obstacles. Recommendations focus on improving regulatory frameworks, enhancing data standardization and quality, and fostering stronger partnerships between data custodians and users. The study concludes that overcoming these obstacles requires a comprehensive strategy involving legislative changes, improved technological infrastructure, and increased stakeholder collaboration. Implementing these recommendations could greatly enhance health and medical data utilization in R&D, significantly advancing medical science and patient care services.

• Journal of Computing Science and Engineering
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2012

Machine-to-machine communications for healthcare is emerging for the benefit of humans. In addition to novel medium access, we provide a systematic view to look for ways to develop technology to accomplish this goal, and a thorough vision toward effective system and network design.

• 한국정보과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보과학회 2007년도 한국컴퓨터종합학술대회논문집 Vol.34 No.1 (D)
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• pp.425-430
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 가정내 환자가 Zigbee 등의 센서로 측정한 생체정보들을 통하여 U-Healthcare 서비스를 하려고 할 때 고려하여야 하는 홈네트워크의 표준화를 위하여 홈네트워크 미들웨어들의 동향을 간단히 알아보고 그에 준하여 홈게이트웨이의 표준을 연구하고 최적 모델을 도출하여 그에 따라 프로토타입을 설계 후 구현하였다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2020

치료·공급자 중심의 의료서비스에서 예방·소비자 중심의 서비스로 패러다임이 변화하고 있는 시점에 보건의료와 ICT융합기술의 접목은 4차 산업혁명 안에서 디지털 헬스케어 산업에 대한 관심을 고조시키고 있다. 디지털 헬스케어에는 건강, 영양, 운동, 및 환자관리 등이 포함되며, 디지털 헬스케어 산업에는 개인 건강 및 의료 정보를 제공할 수 있는 의료기기, 의료정보시스템 및 헬스케어 플랫폼 등과 관련된 의료 및 IT 산업의 융합으로 요약된다. 고령화 및 만성질환의 증가에 따른 사회적 요구로 인해 우리나라에서도 4차 산업혁명 안에서 디지털 헬스케어는 중요한 정책으로 다뤄지고 있다. 디지털 헬스케어 산업이 인류의 수명연장과 삶의 질 증진에 기여하기 위해서는 관련 인프라와 법률적 제도 정비 및 정책 마련 등이 시급하며 덧붙여 중요한 것은 디지털 헬스케어 산업을 이끌어갈 인재 육성을 위한 융합적 교육의 활성화가 필요하겠다. 본 연구는 4차 산업혁명 시대의 디지털 헬스케어 산업의 동향과 정부의 연구개발 정책방향에 대해 고찰하고 미래 발전 방향 및 시사점을 도출하고자 시행되었다.

• 대한임베디드공학회논문지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.221-231
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• 2015

This paper provides the trend of Internet of Things (IoT) for smart healthcare services and applications. IoT has provided a promising opportunity to build intelligent healthcare system and smart wearable applications by using the growing capability of wireless mobile devices, interactive sensors/actuators, and RFID technologies. For analysis of state-of-art technology of smart healthcare system, this paper includes comparative analysis and investigation of existing standard, network protocol, and devices, etc. In this paper, we examine the market trend of IoT healthcare. In particular, we examine the variety of IoT based healthcare type such as mobile, wearable device. After that, we examine the technologies of IoT healthcare such as standard, sensor, network and security. This survey contributes to better understanding of the challenges in existing IoT healthcare and further new light on future research directions.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.892-902
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was done to identify participation by home healthcare nurses in clinical decision making and factors influencing clinical decision making. Methods: A descriptive survey was used to collect data from 68 home healthcare nurses in 22 hospital-based home healthcare services in Korea. To investigate participation, the researcher developed 3 scenarios through interviews with 5 home healthcare nurses. A self-report questionnaire composed of tools for characteristics, factors of clinical decision making, and participation was used. Results: Participation was relatively high, but significantly lower in the design phase (F=3.51, p=.032). Competency in clinical decision making (r=.45, p<.001), perception of the decision maker role (r=.47, p<.001), and perception of the utility of clinical practice guidelines (r=.25, p=.043) were significantly correlated with participation. Competency in clinical decision making (Odds ratio [OR]=41.79, p=.007) and perception of the decision maker role (OR=15.09, p=.007) were significant factors predicting participation in clinical decision making by home healthcare nurses. Conclusion: In order to encourage participation in clinical decision making, education programs should be provided to home healthcare nurses. Official clinical practice guidelines should be used to support home healthcare nurses’ participation in clinical decision making in cases where they can identify and solve the patient health problems.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.29-42
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• 2007

본 논문은 분산 보안 정책을 지정하기 위해 객체그룹을 사용하는 u-헬스케어 컴퓨팅 환경에서 응용 서비스를 위해 동적 보안 서비스를 지원하는데 설계된 보안 객체에 대해 기술한다. 특히 u-헬스케어를 위한 분산 프레임워크의 보안 정책과 규칙 그리고 접근 제어에 사용되는 오퍼레이션을 포함한 보안 객체에 중점을 두었다. 그리고 DPD-Tool을 이용하여 서버 프로그램으로 구현된 객체들의 접근권한 부여 절차 및 클라이언트 프로그램 개발 과정을 보였다. 또한 DPD-Tool을 이용하여 모바일 모니터링 응용 개발 절차를 통해 u-헬스케어 지원 분산 프레임워크에서 지원하는 동적 보안 서비스의 수행성을 검증하였다.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.173-180
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• 2015

개인건강기록 기술의 출현은 인터넷 서비스의 이용 뿐 아니라 패러다임을 변화시키고 개인 맞춤형 서비스의 중요성을 강조하고 있다. 하지만, 개인건강기록 기술이 헬스케어와 융합되면서 사용자 개인정보 침해와 사용자의 민감한 의료정보가 유출되고 되는 문제가 증가되고 있다. 본 논문은 개인건강기록 시스템에서 프라이버시 보호를 위한 보안 라벨링 기법을 제안한다. 제안 기법에서 개인건강기록 데이터는 환자의 요청이나 보안 라벨 규칙들에 의해 자동적으로 분류된다. 제안된 기법은 접근제어, 보호대책을 구체적으로 명시하고, 통신 보안 정책에 의해 요구되는 추가적인 제한을 결정하는데 사용될 수 있다.