• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.193-201
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the use pattern of alternative therapies in middle aged women. Method: The subjects of this study were 530 women from 40 to 64 years of age. The data of this study was patients' records. The data was gathered from April 1st, 2004 to June 30th, 2004. Data was analyzed statistically by using the SPSS/WIN 10.0 program. Result: It was shown that 63.5% of the subjects have utilized one or more types of alternative therapy. The most common type of alternative therapy was dietary and nutritional therapy 38.3%, and the place of use was the home 64.1%. The most common reason was a recommendation by friends. The degree of satisfaction after the use of alternative therapy was 95.2%. Among users of alternative therapies, the most frequent responses to each question were as follows; Motive of Use- "for health maintenance and promotion." (62.7%) In the relation ship between general characteristics and utilization of alternative therapy, religion(x2=12.33, p=.02), exercise(x2=8.21, p=.004), and health status(x2=14.95, p=.005) showed a significant statistical difference. Conclusion: We found that middle aged women used alternative therapies more frequently than other populations. Therefore, it is suggested that medical doctors or nurses verify the true effects or side-effects from the most therapies or nurses verify the true effects or side-effects from the most common complementary or alternative therapies through experiments.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.211-218
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of study was to examine effects of aromatherapy on stress, sleep, nausea and vomiting of women after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Methods: The participants were 60 women who had laparoscopic hysterectomy: experiment group for aromatherapy (n=30) and control group for routine care (n=30). The experimental group received inhalation aromatherapy for 5 minutes, twice; the first was done right after the operation, the second was at 9 pm before sleep on the same day-while the control group had no inhalation. Data were collected from July to September, 2012 at G hospital. Results: The degree of psychological stress was not significantly different between two groups (t=-1.96, p=.054). Yet, there were significant differences between two groups for degree of physiological stress (t=-3.20, p=.002), the level of cortisol (t=-2.01, p=.049), the score of sleep status (t=2.47, p=.016), the score of sleep satisfaction (t=2.43, p=.018), and the score for nausea and vomiting (t=-2.58, p=.012). Conclusion: Inhalation aromatherapy using the mixed oil of lavender, mandarin, and marjoram was effective in decreasing the level of physiological stress, cortisol, and the score for nausea and vomiting, and also allowed the participants to have a better sleep. Therefore, inhalation aromatherapy could be effective in improving the quality of life of these women during recovery.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.195-200
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• 1999

가족 내의 위험 요인들은 아동의 행동 문제와 밀접한 관련이 있다. 본 연구에서는 소아정신과를 방문해 ADHD로 진단된 아동 29명과 정상 아동 180명의 어머니를 대상으로 가족 내의 환경적 요인과 아동 의 행동 문제에 대한 평가 척도를 실시하였다. ADHD 아동의 자료는 내원 당일 작성해 제출하도록 하였으며, 정상 아동의 자료는 아동을 통해 부모에게 질문지를 배부 ${\cdot}$ 수거하였다. 정상 아동의 자료 중 응답 누락 등을 이유로 49명을 제외한 나머지 131명의 자료와 ADHD 29명의 자료를 분석에 포함시켰다. 연구 결과, 가족환경적 요인들 중에서 결혼만족도, 어머니의 상태-특질 불안, 우울감이 ADHD 집단과 정상 집단간에 통계적으로 유의미한 차이를 나타냈으며 ADHD 증상에 대한 유의미한 설명력을 지녔다. 또한 이러한 가족환경적 요인들과 아동의 행동 문제간에는 통계적으로 유의미한 상관이 있었다. 가족 내의 위험 요인들 중 결혼만족도, 어머니의 정서상태가 ADHD 증상과 밀접한 관련이 있음이 확인되었다.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.87-95
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• 2017

This case study was to report the possible increase in the denture retention and psychological relief using the implant-supported fixed prostheses in a completely edentulous patient. The implants were placed in the anterior portion of the mandible in a patient who had completely edentulous state following the extraction of residual abutment teeth, and consequently a distal extension removable partial denture was fabricated. The patient's adaptation and satisfaction to the new prosthesis was monitored and confirmed in terms of masticatory function and esthetics, by restoring the oral condition similar to initial status before the residual teeth extraction. After 6 months, radiographic examination confirmed that both the abutment teeth and the implants were stable and well maintained. Considering the relatively short clinical follow-up period, however, continuous long-term monitoring was required.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.281-291
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• 2003

Objectives: In determining to perform non-spousal artificial insemination by donor (AID) to an infertile married couple, infertile couple requires not only the thorough understanding of the medical procedure but also scrutinizing the effect, which it will have on the relationship of the family including the baby to be born itself. Materials and methods: 148 cases with non-curable male infertility were enrolled in this inquiry survey. The donor insemination questionnaire consists of 18-items which are assessing subjects' clinical properties, the background for AID practice, psychological traits, and long term influence. Results: Of the survey, 49 cases were returned (33.1%) and 10 cases (20.4%) of these gave birth after AID practice. The mean age of husbands and wives of the 49 cases were $34.6{\pm}4.2$ and $32.1{\pm}3.0$ yers old, respectively and the duration of marriage was 5 years and 4 months. In about half of the cases, AID was first suggested by husband and the decision was made by only the couple. The major reason for the operation was to form a complete family. In the item of the psychological effects, two-third of the couples felt anxiety related to the procedure which are mostly about the possible congenital or acquired deformity of baby. The AID was positively suggested in overall by all of recipients. After giving birth to a child, most couples felt positive about their decision. As a child grows up, about half of the couples felt the child as their own and expected not to tell of the AID. In overall, about 50% of couples presented satisfaction with the procedure. Conclusions: As the above results, various psychological impacts including anxiety about a child-to-be-born were accompanied to those who were recommended of AID. To overcome these problems, sufficient medical information and consultation about the course of selecting the donor and the whole procedures of AID should be provided beforehand.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.189-194
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiologic results of arthrodesis between anterior approach and transfibular approach arthrodesis in ankle arthritis. Materials and Methods: There were 61 cases of ankle arthritis treated by anterior or transfibular ankle arthrodesis in our hospital from April 2008 to March 2012. We investigated 29 cases (27 patients) who underwent ankle arthrodesis with an anterior approach (15 cases) and transfibular approach (14 cases), and were followed for over two years. Clinically, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, pain visual analogue scale (VAS), and subjective satisfaction degrees were evaluated. In addition, ankle coronal and sagittal alignments were evaluated using plain radiographs at 6 and 24 months, postoperatively. Results: Clinically, preoperative mean AOFAS score and VAS was 41.3 and 6.4, and were changed to 58.9 and 3.3 postoperatively in the anterior approach group. In the transfibular approach group, preoperative mean AOFAS score was 36.6 and VAS was 7.1, and they were changed to 54.9 and 3.4 postoperatively. However, no significant differences in the clinical results were observed between the two groups (p=0.297). Duration of attaining union was 8.1 weeks in the anterior approach group and 10.4 weeks in the transfibular approach group. Complications were delayed union in one case, nonunion in three cases, cancellous screw breakage in three cases, and complex regional reflex syndrome in one case. Conclusion: After transfibular ankle arthrodesis as treatment of ankle osteoarthritis, the tendency for valgus angulation of the ankle at the final follow-up was observed and 6.5 mm cancellous screw breakage occurred frequently. Therefore, in order to achieve better stability, it is necessary to use 6.5 mm cannulated screws rather than 6.5 mm cancellous screws for ankle arthrodesis.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.138-143
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 기존의 사용되고 있던 혈당 측정에 대한 번거로움을 줄이기 위해 단일화 스트립지 교환기 개발에 대한 연구를 진행하였다. 스트립지 케이스는 탄창식으로 제작하여 기존 제품 사용시 발생했던 손 오염이나 분실률을 최소화하였으며, 또한 스트립지의 정량을 실시간으로 확인 가능하게 하여 환자의 편리성을 추구하였다. 연구에선 특정 제품의 스트립지를 사용하였으나 이는 단순 연구에 대한 예시로 타 스트립지마다 제작이 가능하다. 제안한 단일화 스트립지 교환기는 설문지를 작성을 통해 평가 및 만족도를 조사하여 데이터를 구축하였고, 구매의사에 대한 문항에 67%로 좋은 평가를 받았다. 연구는 흔히 발병하는 당뇨병 환자의 자가 검사 시 겪는 불편함을 최소화하려하였으며, 나아가 실용성을 추구한 디자인을 통해 기능성과 실용성을 개선하여 다양한 질병의 스트립지에 대한 응용 가능성을 제시하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.3911-3918
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 간호사의 공감수준이 직무스트레스에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위한 것이었다. 2014년 6월 1일부터 2014년 8월 31일까지 충청남도와 대전광역시에 소재한 종합병원 5곳에 근무 중인 간호사 192명을 대상으로 구조화된 설문지를 이용하여 직무스트레스와 공감을 파악하였다. 간호사의 전체 직무스트레스는 5점 만점에 3.86점으로 높은 편이었고, 하위영역별로 보호자 및 환자에 대한 영역 4.22점, 의사와의 갈등영역 4.21점, 간호업무 관련 영역 4.01점 순으로 높았다. 직무스트레스에 영향을 미치는 요인은 성별, 급여만족도, 지각하는 업무량, 그리고 공감의 하위영역 중 상상하기로 파악되었다. 이상으로 임상 간호사의 직무스트레스를 감소시키기 위해서는 급여수준이나 업무량 등을 조절하는 조직의 노력과 공감 중 상상하기 수준이 높았던 간호사를 대상으로 스트레스 관리를 도울 수 있는 중재적용이 요구된다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.51-55
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• 2007

Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of fresh versus frozen reconstituted botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) for the treatment of adductor type spasmodic dysphonia. Materials and Methods: After reconstitution with normal saline, BTX-A was used within 4 hours or it was kept frozen in a consumer grade freezer at about $-25^{\circ}C$ for up to 4 months. Thirty patients with spasmodic dysphonia were randomly assigned and treated with the either fresh or frozen BTX-A. About 83% of injections resulted in a satisfactory outcome with 5.3 months of mean action duration. Treatment outcomes and side effects of total 161 injections were compared along the duration of keeping BTX-A frozen. Results: There were no statistical differences in the duration of action, self-rated satisfaction score, and the duration of hoarseness and/or aspiration between fresh and frozen BTX-A treated groups. No significant side effects were observed and the frozen BTX-A were proved to be free of bacterial contamination. Conclusion: After being reconstituted and kept frozen, BTX-A may be safely used for more than 4 months without significant loss of its effectiveness or additional side effects.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권sup1호
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• pp.51-54
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• 2001

Objective : Authors analyzed clinical outcomes of cranioplasty according to the materials used for covering defects of the skulls. Methods : From January 1997 to February 2000, there were forty one patients undergone cranioplasty at our institution. We used refrigerated autogenous bone flaps in 19 cases(group A) and methyl methacrylate(MMA) in 22 cases(group B). The medical records and plain skull radiographs of the patient were reviewed. Results : There were thirty men and eleven women. Mean follow up period was 12 months(From operation to last Outpatient department follow up). The mean operative time of the group A($136.8{\pm}3$ minutes) was shorter than the group B($172.7{\pm}2$ minutes, Mann-Whitney test, p=0.001). In group A, the degree of satisfaction was good in 8 cases, fair in 10, and poor in 1. In the group B, there were fair in 13 and poor in 9. So the cosmetic result was superior in the group A(Chi-square test, p=0.00). The complications were occured in one case of flap infection in the group A and 6 in the group B(one stitch abscess, 4 infected flaps, one subgaleal hematoma). Conclusion : Cranioplasty using refrigerated autogenous bone flap showed shorter operative time, better cosmetic results, and less complication rate than those using MMA.