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IoT 기술을 활용한 스마트헬스케어 정책 동향 (Smart healthcare policy trends using IoT technology)

  • 최훈;최유정
    • 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국정보통신학회 2017년도 춘계학술대회
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    • pp.215-216
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    • 2017
  • 최근 들어 다양한 분야에서 IoT 기술을 활용한 서비스들이 제공되어 우리들의 삶의 질을 향상시키고 있다. IoT 기술을 통해 획득된 정보는 사람들이 원하는 서비스들을 능동적으로 제공할 수 있는 기반을 제공하고 있다. 하지만 스마트헬스케어 분야의 경우 사람들의 개인정보를 다루는 것 뿐 아니라 간단한 의료정보까지 다루는 영역으로 인해 법 규제 및 정책에 의해 제약이 많이 발생하고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 스마트헬스케어 분야의 각 법 제도 및 정책들을 살펴보고 스마트헬스케어가 나아가야 할 방향에 대해 살펴보고자 한다.

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Applications of 5G and 6G in Smart Health Services

  • Al-Jawad, Fatimah;Alessa, Raghad;Alhammad, Sukainah;Ali, Batoola;Al-Qanbar, Majd;Rahman, Atta-ur
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.173-182
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    • 2022
  • Healthcare organizations are overwhelmingly embracing smart value-based care strategies, which focuses on providing superior treatment at a significantly lower cost and quality of service (QoS). For these purposes, fifth generation (5G) of mobile service provides an innumerable improvement that clearly outperforms previous generations e.g., 3G and 4G. However, as with most advancements, 5G is projected to introduce new challenges, prompting the community to think about what comes next. This research was conducted to examine the most recent smart 5G technology applications and the solutions they provide to the healthcare industry. Finally, the paper discusses how the upcoming 6G technology has the potential to transform the future of healthcare sector even beyond the current 5G systems.

Public Health Center Service Experiences and Needs among Immigrant Women in South Korea

  • Chae, Duckhee;Kim, Hyunlye;Seo, Minjeong;Asami, Keiko;Doorenbos, Ardith
    • 지역사회간호학회지
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    • 제33권4호
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    • pp.385-395
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: To support implementation of comprehensive, person-centered healthcare, this study aimed to explore immigrant women's public health center (PHC) service experiences and needs while considering Photovoice's feasibility for this purpose. Methods: This qualitative study included 15 marriage-based immigrant women. Participants were recruited from churches and multicultural family support centers using purposive and snowball sampling. Data were collected through four focus group interviews and were subjected to inductive content analysis. Results: Five categories of experiences were identified: language barriers, hectic environment, affordable and practical primary healthcare, feeling ignored and discriminated against, and feeling frustrated. In addition, five categories of needs were identified: language assistance services, ease of access, healthcare across the lifespan, expansion of affordable healthcare, and being accepted as they are. This study provides preliminary evidence that the Photovoice approach can facilitate the interview process in a qualitative inquiry involving participants with limited ability to express their perspectives in the researchers' language. Conclusion: Study findings highlight the need to implement institutional policy and procedural changes within PHCs and to provide culturally competent, personcentered care for South Korea's marriage-based immigrant women and other ethnic minority populations. The findings also provide evidence-based direction for PHC service planning.

장애인 건강권 향유를 위한 디지털 헬스 적용 방향 고찰 (Examination of the Application Directions of Digital Health for the Enjoyment of Healthcare Rights by People with Disabilities)

  • 정희영
    • 한국IT서비스학회지
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    • 제22권6호
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    • pp.115-132
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to propose application directions for South Korea's digital health policy by conducting a literature review, data analysis, and examining foreign cases. The objective was to enhance the healthcare rights of individuals with disabilities, considering the potential expansion of the digital health policy. The findings indicate that digital health holds significant promise in improving mobility and accessibility for the healthcare rights of disabled individuals in Korea. However, addressing the digital gap is crucial for achieving smooth utilization. To ensure seamless use of the digital health system, it is imperative to attain digital inclusion, encompassing digital technology, connectivity, and accessibility. Additionally, establishing governance for digital health and expanding infrastructure for affordable access to high-quality internet are essential. Despite the study's limitations arising from relying on literature research, it is anticipated that the findings can serve as foundational data for preemptive responses and provide insights into the direction of the government's digital health policy to enhance the healthcare rights of individuals with disabilities.

토픽모델링과 에고 네트워크 분석을 활용한 스마트 헬스케어 연구동향 분석 (Research Trend Analysis on Smart healthcare by using Topic Modeling and Ego Network Analysis)

  • 윤지은;서창진
    • 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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    • 제19권5호
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    • pp.981-993
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    • 2018
  • 스마트 헬스케어는 ICT 분야와 의료서비스 분야가 융 복합 된 분야로 다양한 분야에서 학제 간 융 복합 연구가 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 본 연구는 토픽모델링(Topic Modeling)과 에고 네트워크 분석(Ego Network Analysis)을 활용하여 스마트 헬스케어 연구동향을 살피는데 그 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 2001년부터 2018년 4월까지 Scopus에 게재된 2,690편을 대상으로 텍스트 분석, 각 기간별 빈도분석, 토픽모델링, 워드 클라우드, 에고 네트워크 분석을 수행하였다. 토픽 모델링 분석 결과 8개의 주요 연구토픽이 도출되었다. 8개 주요 연구토픽은 "AI in healthcare", " Smart hospital", "Healthcare platform", " blockchain in healthcare", "Smart health data", "Mobile healthcare", "Wellness care", "Cognitive healthcare" 순으로 나타났다. 토픽모델링 결과를 보다 심도 있게 살펴보기 위해 연구토픽별 에고 네트워크 분석을 하였다. 이를 통해 스마트 헬스케어 연구동향을 파악하고, 향후 연구의 방향성을 수립하는데 시사점을 제시하고자 한다.

재활병원 공간구성에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Spatial Composition for Rehabilitation Hospital)

  • 정은영;이특구
    • 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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    • 제10권2호
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    • pp.7-18
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    • 2004
  • As a society advances and develops more rapidly, there is a corresponding increase in an aging population; and therefore, transportation and transportation needs develop in a complicated way. In these times, medical rehabilitation services are required and the demands for these services will increase as time passes. Moreover, the scope of disability as defined by the government has been expanded owing to the welfare policy for the disabled. Therefore, the number of disabled who require medical services is on the rise. Along with an increase in medical rehabilitation demands, the necessity for medical rehabilitation increases as well and its role becomes more diverse on a wider spectrum. However, architectural studies on rehabilitation facilities have been insufficient and there are many problems currently in facilities operations. This study aims to present a spatial organization system along with required space that would form the basis for the most effective spatial plan and facility operation for rehabilitation hospitals.

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Revolutionizing Elderly Care in Korea: A Deep Dive into the 'Nomad Silver' Generation's Hospital Needs

  • Yoo, Seungchul;Tunas Puentes, Sofia
    • International journal of advanced smart convergence
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    • 제13권1호
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    • pp.122-128
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    • 2024
  • This study delves into the unique transformation of South Korea's elderly population, distinctively termed 'Nomad Silver'. Characterized by individuals aged 65 and above who actively seek novel experiences and embrace new activities, this demographic shift signifies a departure from traditional perceptions of the elderly. The Nomad Silver cohort, distinguished by their significant economic influence and evolving needs, necessitates a tailored approach to healthcare services. This paper underscores the importance of comprehending both the fundamental biological needs and the personalized desires of the Nomad Silver, aiming to enhance their satisfaction and overall well-being. Hospitals, in response, should innovate their services to resonate with the emotional, psychological, and social facets of this age group. Consequently, the paper proposes a four-pronged strategy for hospitals to adapt: comprehensive healthcare provision, patient-centric service development, senior health education coupled with community engagement, and establishing a generational bridge hub. Furthermore, the paper posits that catering to the Nomad Silver not only promises substantial financial gains for hospitals but also fosters new business opportunities across various sectors.

미국 영리병원과 비영리병원의 의료이용도와 재무성과 비교 (Health Services Utilization and Financial Performance of For-Profit versus Nonprofit Hospitals: A Study of General Acute Care Hospitals in the United States)

  • 최만규;이건형;이보혜
    • 보건행정학회지
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    • 제18권4호
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    • pp.148-169
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    • 2008
  • As the Korean Government began to perceive healthcare as one of foundational industries for national dynamics, there has been mounting advocacy for the introduction of for-profit hospitals with a view to bringing efficiency in healthcare services industries and improvement of their international competitiveness. The Government is now considering the issue from all angles in favor of permitting for-profit hospitals. However, There have been few precedent studies on this subject to provide helpful data for the discussion and in the health policy making. This study used private hospitals - for-profit and nonprofit - in Florida, USA as study subjects to accumulate basic data that may be utilized for those involved in debates and health policy making relating to the introduction of for-profit hospitals in Korea. Among all the private general hospitals in Florida, those surveyed by AHA(American Hospital Association) for four consecutive years from 2001 and 2004 and others reported about to MCR(Medicare Cost Report) included in the collected data for analysis. In total 139 private general hospitals consisting of 73 for-profit hospitals and 66 nonprofit hospitals were included in the collected analysis data. Results of analysis revealed no significant difference between for-profit hospitals and nonprofit hospitals in the usage aspects of healthcare services including the average length of stay and the ratio of Medicare vs Medicaid patients. However, financial performances indicated by such factors. as the pre-tax return on assets and the pre-tax operating margin showed to be significantly higher in for-profit hospitals compared with nonprofit hospitals. And the ratio of personnel expenses and the turn period of total assets showed to be significantly lower in for-profit hospitals. Based on the hypothesis that arguments about the introduction of for-profit hospitals have considerably different viewpoints depending on the size of hospital represented by the number of bed, these two hospital types were compared again using the number of beds as a controlled factor, but the results were similar. We, therefore, could conclude that the for-profit hospitals in Florida included in this study could, in their for-profit operation, improve their financial performance by pursuing cost reduction and effectively utilizing their assets without limiting the amount and the range of their services or avoiding less medically protected groups such as Medicare and Medicaid patients.

원격의료서비스 수용요인의 구조적 관계 실증연구 (Structural Relationships Among Factors to Adoption of Telehealth Service)

  • 김성수;류시원
    • Asia pacific journal of information systems
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    • 제21권3호
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    • pp.71-96
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    • 2011
  • Within the traditional medical delivery system, patients residing in medically vulnerable areas, those with body movement difficulties, and nursing facility residents have had limited access to good healthcare services. However, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provides us with a convenient and useful means of overcoming distance and time constraints. ICT is integrated with biomedical science and technology in a way that offers a new high-quality medical service. As a result, rapid technological advancement is expected to play a pivotal role bringing about innovation in a wide range of medical service areas, such as medical management, testing, diagnosis, and treatment; offering new and improved healthcare services; and effecting dramatic changes in current medical services. The increase in aging population and chronic diseases has caused an increase in medical expenses. In response to the increasing demand for efficient healthcare services, a telehealth service based on ICT is being emphasized on a global level. Telehealth services have been implemented especially in pilot projects and system development and technological research. With the service about to be implemented in earnest, it is necessary to study its overall acceptance by consumers, which is expected to contribute to the development and activation of a variety of services. In this sense, the study aims at positively examining the structural relationship among the acceptance factors for telehealth services based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Data were collected by showing audiovisual material on telehealth services to online panels and requesting them to respond to a structured questionnaire sheet, which is known as the information acceleration method. Among the 1,165 adult respondents, 608 valid samples were finally chosen, while the remaining were excluded because of incomplete answers or allotted time overrun. In order to test the reliability and validity of the assessment scale items, we carried out reliability and factor analyses, and in order to explore the causal relation among potential variables, we conducted a structural equation modeling analysis using AMOS 7.0 and SPSS 17.0. The research outcomes are as follows. First, service quality, innovativeness of medical technology, and social influence were shown to affect perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of the telehealth service, which was statistically significant, and the two factors had a positive impact on willingness to accept the telehealth service. In addition, social influence had a direct, significant effect on intention to use, which is paralleled by the TAM used in previous research on technology acceptance. This shows that the research model proposed in the study effectively explains the acceptance of the telehealth service. Second, the research model reveals that information privacy concerns had a insignificant impact on perceived ease of use of the telehealth service. From this, it can be gathered that the concerns over information protection and security are reduced further due to advancements in information technology compared to the initial period in the information technology industry, and thus the improvement in quality of medical services appeared to ensure that information privacy concerns did not act as a prohibiting factor in the acceptance of the telehealth service. Thus, if other factors have an enormous impact on ease of use and usefulness, concerns over these results in the initial period of technology acceptance may become irrelevant. However, it is clear that users' information privacy concerns, as other studies have revealed, is a major factor affecting technology acceptance. Thus, caution must be exercised while interpreting the result, and further study is required on the issue. Numerous information technologies with outstanding performance and innovativeness often attract few consumers. A revised bill for those urgently in need of telehealth services is about to be approved in the national assembly. As telemedicine is implemented between doctors and patients, a wide range of systems that will improve the quality of healthcare services will be designed. In this sense, the study on the consumer acceptance of telehealth services is meaningful and offers strong academic evidence. Based on the implications, it can be expected to contribute to the activation of telehealth services. Further study is needed to assess the acceptance factors for telehealth services, such as motivation to remain healthy, health care involvement, knowledge on health, and control of health-related behavior, in order to develop unique services according to the categorization of customers based on health factors. In addition, further study may focus on various theoretical cognitive behavior models other than the TAM, such as the health belief model.

주거약자를 위한 AI 스마트하우징 주거서비스의 필요성과 중요도에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Necessity and Importance of AI Smart Housing Services for the Housing Disadvantaged Persons)

  • 배융호;김성완;하춘
    • 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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    • 제29권4호
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    • pp.45-56
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: Recently, Korea has been promoting smart cities that combine artificial intelligence(AI), big data, ICT, and the Internet of Things(IoT), and these technologies are being applied to housing services and are developing into smart housing services. This study try to analyze what is the most necessary and important the AI smart housing services for the housing disadvantaged persons through a survey of experts and the housing disadvantaged persons. And by collecting these necessary and important services, we aim to present elements and directions for the AI smart housing services policy for the housing disadvantaged persons. Methods: Firstly, we asked 11 experts, Secondly, the desire and necessity for the above smart housing service was identified through an online survey targeting the housing disadvantaged persons. Thirdly, the survey was analyzed and reliability was measured through descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS program. Fourthly, based on the results of descriptive statistics analysis, the necessity and importance of AI smart housing services from the perspective of the housing disadvantaged were derived. Results: The results of this study are that firstly, both experts and the housing disadvantaged persons viewed safety and health-related services as the most important and necessary among AI smart housing services, secondly, there is a difference in perspectives on the services that should be priority between experts and people with disabilities, and lastly there are differences in perspectives and needs for services that should be priority between the disabled and the elderly.