• 임상간호연구
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.147-158
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the effects of educational video program delivered using Tablet PC on physical discomfort, uncertainty, state anxiety, and nursing education satisfaction among early gastric cancer patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection. Methods: The study design was nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were 60 patients who were hospitalized to undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection. The experimental group watched educational video using Tablet PC (n=30) and the control group received only the usual education (n=30). The collected data were analyzed using independent t-test to examine study hypothesis. Results: The level of physical discomfort (t=3.05, p=.003) and nursing education satisfaction (t=-2.20, p=.032) in the experimental group were significantly different from that of the control group. However, the level of uncertainty (t=-0.82, p=.418) and state anxiety (t=-1.69, p=.097) in the experimental group were not different from that of the control group. Conclusion: The study findings confirm that the educational video program delivered using Tablet PC as an effective intervention alleviating physical discomfort and improving satisfaction regarding nursing education among early gastric cancer patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection. Based on the findings, we believe that the educational video program can be helpful in decreaseing physical discomfort, and it also can be utilized to improve nursing education satisfaction.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.549-555
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• 2013

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of drilling on the ceiling in three different postures (standing, standing on the ladder and supine on the height adjusted board) and the subjective responses of perceived discomfort after the drilling. Background: Overhead work has been identified as a major occupational risk factor and has been a main research subject. Method: Ten young participants drilled 20 holes at the pre-marked places on the ceiling in three different postures. The drilling duration, resting and drilling heart rate were measured. The levels of perceived discomfort at neck, shoulder, elbow, hand and overall body were asked at the end of each task. Results: The working posture affected the heart rate after the drilling. Perceived discomfort in the neck decreased significantly in supine compared to drilling on the ladder. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that drilling in supine can be an alternative way to reduce the drilling heart rate and the level of perceived discomfort in the neck without sacrificing the productivity. Application: The results of this study would be considered when drilling on the ceiling is required in construction workers.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.114-124
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• 2024

목적: 본 연구는 지역사회 건강조사 자료를 활용하여 장년층에서 신체활동과 정신건강과의 관련성을 분석하고, 저작 불편에 미치는 요인을 평가하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 2022년 지역사회 건강조사 원시자료를 활용하여 40 - 64세 장년층 104,500명을 분석하였다. 연구내용으로 일반적 특성, 주관적 건강 수준, 구강건강 수준, 신체활동, 정신건강(PHQ-9), 저작불편 유무를 활용하였다. 일반적 특성, 신체활동, 정신건강 요인과 저작 불편의 차이는 교차분석을 시행하였고, 저작 불편에 영향을 미치는 요인은 로지스틱 회귀분석을 수행하였다. 결과: 장년층에서 구강건강 수준이 좋음에 비해 보통인 경우(OR:8.443, P < 0.001), 나쁨인 경우(OR:49.173, P < 0.001), 걷기 운동을 하지 않는 경우(OR:1.354, P < 0.001), 자살생각이 없는 집단에 비해 있는 경우(OR:2.543, P < 0.001), 자살시도가 없는 집단에 비해 있는 경우(OR:4.456, P < 0.001), 우울이 중증 이상의 경우(OR:4.624, P < 0.001) 저작 불편이 높게 나타났다. 결론: 장년층에서 신체활동 및 정신 건강은 저작불편의 위험요인으로써 구강 건강 증진을 위해 고려해야 부분이다.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.184-196
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• 2012

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the degree of discomfort and to identify factors related with discomfort in patients wearing thigh-length compression stockings after orthopedic surgery. Methods: The participants were 105 patients wearing thigh-length compression stockings after orthopedic surgery at two hospitals in B city. Data were collected by the scale of discomfort in wearing compression stockings from July 5 to October 20, 2011. Results: Mean score of discomfort on wearing compression stockings was significantly higher at post-op. day 3 than day 1 (t=-2.30, p=.004). Discomfort scores for 'itching skin' and 'tightened leg' items were higher than others. There was significant difference in discomfort at post-op. day 1 according to surgical regions. The total score of discomfort at post-op. day 3 was positively related with the body mass index (r=.20, p=.041). Conclusion: Wearing thigh-length compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis may cause physical and psychological discomfort for orthopedic surgical patients. To reduce discomfort in wearing compression stockings, nurses need to intervene discomfort and problems related to the stockings post-operatively.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.19-29
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• 2002

Objectives: This study was to analysis of pain using visual analogue scale and self rating anxiety scale questionnaire. Methods: Questionnaire were completed by 83 adult patients of department relation to pain in hospitals of Daegu from June 20, to August 10, 2001. The information was used to estimate multiple regression for the pain and anxiety scale related factors association. Results: Women visual analogue scale 4.6 scores of mean was higher than man 4.3 scores. Man self rating anxiety scale 30.2 scores of mean was higher than women 26.8 scores. The scores of 6 months above was discomfort 51.8, 1 month below was mild 22.1%, 2-3 months was discomfort 10.5%, and 4-5 months was discomfort 9.3% in association between present pain index and duration. Conclusion: Visual analogue scale scores was significantly associated with frequency of present pain index. Self rating anxiety scale scores was significantly associated with frequency of occupation and present pain index.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.120-123
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• 2020

The causes of tongue pain and discomfort include systemic disease, malnutrition, mental illness, fungal infection, and neuropathy. Three postmenopausal women reported burning sensations and stiffness of the tongue for various periods, from one month to four years. There were no objective etiological factors to cause the tongue pain and discomfort. Muscular tenderness upon palpation of masticatory muscles, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, and tongue were observed. Physical therapy approaches such as moist hot pack, ultrasound, and myomonitor were performed on three patients with tongue pain, just as for temporomandibular joint disease. Additional botulinum toxin injection therapy was applied to one patient who displayed a clenching habit. All three patients showed a marked improvement in their tongue symptoms after the muscle relaxation and botulinum toxin injection therapy.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.379-389
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• 2019

Purpose: This study examined the effects of wheelchair handle directions on the trunk muscle activity of adult males when climbing ramps. It also evaluated the wheelchair attendant's physical discomfort during tasks. Methods: Healthy males aged over 20 years were chosen and the direction of wheelchair handle grip was randomly selected. The grips included a general grip with ulnar deviation, a medial grip with wrist pronation, and a neutral grip with a neutral wrist. The trunk muscle activity was measured using surface electromyography. Furthermore, the physical discomfort of wheelchair attendants was subjectively evaluated using the Borg CR-10 Scale, which rates the perceived exertion. In addition, the SPSS 18.0 program was used perform repeated measure ANOVA to compare muscle activity and subjective discomfort during the interventions. The contrast test was also conducted with a significance level (α) of 0.05. Results: There was significant difference between the general grip and the medial grip in the rhomboid major muscle and the lumbar erector spinae muscle (p<0.05). In addition, there was significant difference between the general grip and the neutral grip in the rhomboid major muscle and the lumbar erector spinae muscle (p<0.05). Further, there was significant difference between the general grip and the neutral grip in subjective discomfort (p<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, adult male trunk muscle activity and subjective discomfort were lowest when using the neutral grip while climbing ramps. Accordingly, we suggest that neutral grips will help improve the function of the musculoskeletal system and reduce the subjective discomfort by putting less strain on the trunk muscles and maximizing efficiency with less force.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제9권9호
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• pp.249-258
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• 2009

본 연구는 사무직 근로자들의 신체부위별 근골격계 증상호소율과 신체부위별 근골격계 증상에 영향을 미치는 요인을 확인하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구결과 신체부위별 근골격계 증상은 KOSHA Ccode H-30-2003의 지침에 의거 증상I과 증상II는 어깨와 목 부위, 증상III과 증상IV는 허리부위가 가장 발생빈도가 높았다. 신체부위별 근골격계 증상호소율에 영향을 미치는 요인 분석에서 목 부위의 통증은 휴식유무, 근무 중 육체적 부담, 키보드, 어깨부위 통증은 성별과 근무중 육체적 부담, 손부위 통증은 육체적 부담과 의자의 느낌, 허리부위 통증은 휴식. 어깨운동, 육체적 부담으로 나왔다. 결론적으로 사무직 근로자는 근무여건상 근골격계의 과도한 긴장과 불편감이 발생하므로 정기적인 건강 교육의 실시와 스트레칭 및 신체부위별 간단한 운등법 활용 뿐 아니라 예측가능한 관련요인의 개선으로 근골격계 증상호소율을 낮추기 위한 자구노력이 필요하다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.306-319
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• 2013

This study explores various issues of appearance management behavior for plus-size women in Korea with a focus on clothing. In-depth interviews and focused group interviews were conducted with 24 plus-size women. The interviews were recorded and the transcripts were analyzed based on grounded theory. Discomfort was the main phenomenon involving the experience of plus-size women related to appearance management. Psychological as well as physiological/physical discomfort, unmet needs (regarding clothing) and inconvenient shopping experiences were frequently mentioned. Causal conditions for discomfort were obesity, social stigma, and an underdeveloped clothing market for plus-size consumers. Interviewees developed strategies to cope with discomfort (suppressing clothing need, loss of interest in clothing, diversion from clothing needs, sole focus on physical comfort, dress-up and increase in shopping channels, and change in shopping patterns) that depended on contextual conditions (such as duration of obesity and attitudes of people) close to the interviewees. The discomfort of interviewees decreased or continued depending on if they became ambivalent about their obese condition, lost weight, or utilized plus-size specialty stores.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.13-24
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• 1994

The objectives of this study are twofold : (1) to investigate musculoskeletal discomfort for sedentary workers in offices ane (2) to revise the Korean Standard for the design of office chairs in order to reduce or eliminate the physical discomfort or the office workers. Two hundred seventy-one office workers from nineteen different companies companies were selected to evaluate the musculoskeletal discomfort and indibidual features of chair design. A statistical analysis of the survey rebealed that the office currently being used had two major deficiencies such as insufficient adjustability and inappropriate design specifications in ergonomic sense. A stepwise regression analysis showed that the deficiencies on the musculoskeletal discomfort of the workers. Based on the ergonomic design pronciples, was debeloped to revise the Korean Standard for the design specifications of office chairs. An application of the methodology was made amend the design specifications of the four factors such as seat pan height, seat pan width, and seat pan inclunation. Their effects were evident in the musculoskeletal discomfort of the workers.