• 산업융합연구
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.81-91
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• 2021

본 연구는 보수볼을 이용한 발목 근력 강화 운동과 테이핑이 엄지발가락가쪽휨증 환자의 정적과 동적 발바닥 압력에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 실시하였다. 대상자는 엄지발가락가쪽휨증을 가지고 있는 20대 남녀 26명이며, 테이핑군(Taping group, TG; n=13)과 발목 강화 운동군 (Ankle strengthening group, ASG; n=13)으로 무작위로 배치하였고, 각 군은 총 4주에 걸쳐 해당 중재를 실시하였며, 중재 전과 후에 정적, 동적 발바닥 압력을 측정하였다. 집단 간 변화량의 차이를 알아보기 위해 독립 T검증을 실시하였고, 집단 내의 사전-사후값의 측정값 차이가 유의한지 알아보기 위해 대응표본 T검증을 실시하였다. 통계적 유의수준은 α= .05로 설정하였다. 발의 전체 체중에 대한 비율(Foot)은 왼쪽 발의 ASG가 TG에 비해 집단 내 변화량이 유의하게 감소하였고(p<.05), 발의 표면적(Surface area)에서는 오른쪽 발의 TG가 ASG에 비해 집단 내 변화량이 유의하게 증가하였다(p<.05). 발의 엎침 운동의 정도(MP/change ratio)는 오른발의 TG가 ASG에 비해 집단 내 변화량이 유의하게 감소하였고(p<.05), 발의 힘(Force)에서는 왼발의 TG가 ASG에 비해 집단 내 변화량이 유의하게 증가하였으며(p<.05), 집단 간의 변화에서는 TG의 변화량이 ASG의 변화량보다 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<.05). 따라서 보수볼을 이용한 발목 강화 운동과 테이핑은 엄지발가락가쪽휨증을 가진 환자에게 효과적인 변화를 주기에는 부족하다고 할 수 있다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.28-36
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• 2022

목적: 5-11세 소아에서 코로나19 백신의 효능과 안전성을 평가하기 위해서 체계적 문헌고찰을 시행하였다. 방법: 2022년 1월 4일까지 Ovid-MEDLINE 및 medRxiv를 검색하여 문헌을 선정하고 자료를 추출하였다. 근거 수준을 평가하기 위해 GRADE 도구를 사용하였다. 결과: 총 1,675 건의 연구가 일차적으로 검색되었고 최종적으로 5편의 연구가 포함되었다. 서로 다른 4개의 코로나19 백신(BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, CoronaVac, BBIBP-CorV)에 대한 무작위 대조군 연구 결과들은 5-11세 연령에서 각 백신의 양호한 면역원성과 안전성을 보여주었다. 미국에서 5-11세 소아 연령에서 BNT162b2 백신 접종 후 이상사례 모니터링 연구에서는 승인 전 임상시험을 통해 예상되었던 국소반응 및 전신반응이 보고되었으나 중대한 이상사례는 거의 보고되지 않았다. 결론: 5-11세 연령에서 코로나19 백신 접종에 대한 데이터는 제한적이다. 이 연령에서 코로나19 백신의 안전성과 효과에 대한 체계적인 평가를 위해 지속적이고 포괄적인 모니터링이 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2022

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌성마비 아동의 작업수행기술에 인지 기반 작업수행(Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance; CO-OP) 그룹 중재가 효과가 있는지 알아보고자 한다. 연구 방법 : 연구 선정기준에 부합하는 뇌성마비 아동 3명을 대상으로 2021년 4월부터 6월까지 진행하였으며, 연구 설계는 단일실험연구 ABA를 적용하였다. 기초선 기간(A) 3회기, 중재 기간(B)은 10회기(주 1회, 60분/회), 재기초선 기간(A') 3회기로 구성하여 실시하였다. 중재 전후 비교를 위한 평가로는 운동발달평가, 시지각 평가, 일상생활 동작 평가를 시행하였으며, 매회기의 수행의 질을 평가하기 위해서 수행의 질 평가척도를 사용하였다. 결과 : 3명의 대상자 모두 3가지 공통 목표 활동(양치질하기, 색종이 접기, 옷 입고 벗기)에서 작업수행의 질이 향상되었다. 또한 시지각, 대 운동과 소 운동, 일상생활 동작 평가 점수도 향상되었다. 결론 : CO-OP 그룹 중재가 전 학령기 및 학령기 뇌성마비 아동의 학업 전 기술 및 작업수행 향상에 효과적인 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권5호
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• pp.665-679
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• 2022

Objective : Patients with mild ischemic stroke experience various sequela and residual symptoms, such as anxious behavior and deficits in movement. Few approaches have been proved to be effective and safe therapeutic approaches for patients with mild ischemic stroke by acute stroke. Sildenafil (SIL), a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE5i), is a known remedy for neurodegenerative disorders and vascular dementia through its angiogenesis and neurogenesis effects. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of PDE5i in the emotional and behavioral abnormalities in rats with mild ischemic stroke. Methods : We divided the rats into four groups as follows (n=20, respectively) : group 1, naïve; group 2, middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAo30); group 3, MCAo30+SIL-pre; and group 4, MCAo30+SIL-post. In the case of drug administration groups, single dose of PDE5i (sildenafil citrate, 20 mg/kg) was given at 30-minute before and after reperfusion of MCAo in rats. After surgery, we investigated and confirmed the therapeutic effect of sildenafil on histology, immunofluorescence, behavioral assays and neural oscillations. Results : Sildenafil alleviated a neuronal loss and reduced the infarction volume. And results of behavior task and immunofluorescence shown possibility that anti-inflammation process and improve motor deficits sildenafil treatment after mild ischemic stroke. Furthermore, sildenafil treatment attenuated the alteration of theta-frequency rhythm in the CA1 region of the hippocampus, a known neural oscillatory marker for anxiety disorder in rodents, induced by mild ischemic stroke. Conclusion : PDE5i as effective therapeutic agents for anxiety and movement disorders and provide robust preclinical evidence to support the development and use of PDE5i for the treatment of mild ischemic stroke residual disorders.

• 항공우주의학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.77-81
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• 2021

Purpose: The United States of America have pre-migration screening program are mandated through legislation. The one of purpose of this program is to prevent the importation of certain communicable diseases. Examinations of migration applicants are performed by panel physicians who are licensed physicians in the countries of origin that have agreements with the government departments of the country of destination to undertake this activity. In recent decades, the number of US migrants has increased, however COVID-19 impacted this trend of international migrants. The Aim of this study is to examine trends of US applicants and outcomes of tuberculosis and sexual transmitted infections (STIs) screening in South Korean applicants for US visa. Methods: A total of 4,442 applicants participated in US visa health check-up in 2016 to 2020. Results: The numbers of applicant for US visa in males and females was 1,814 and 2,628. The positive results in tuberculosis and STIs screening was noted with 0.66% in nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), 0.03% in tuberculosis, 0.03% in gonorrhea, 0.08% in syphilis, and 0.74% in chlamydia. The age groups of 2 to 14 years showed higher positive rate (13.89%) in tuberculin skin test (TST) tests compared to the rate of interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) tests (0.44%, P<0.001). The positive ratio of NTM and abnormal chest X-ray (CXR) which required sputum tests among the applicants over 15 years old has trends to increase with age. The age groups of over 70 years showed high positive rate in NTM and abnormal CXR (4.10%, 20.51%). However, ages 15 to 49 years groups showed 0.00% to 0.30% in NTM and 1.08% to 3.91% in abnormal CXR. In the study population, the positive rates of STIs were 0.03%, 0.08%, and 0.74% in gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, respectively. Among the participants who underwent sputum smears and cultures were just 1 case of active tuberculosis (0.03%) and 25 cases of NTM infection (0.66%). Conclusion: This study found that rate of positivity in tuberculosis and STIs screening among South Korean applicants for US visa in 2016 to 2020. Regarding tuberculosis, the positivity of CXR among the aged 15 to 59 years applicants was lower than that among over 60 years old. Among 2 to 14 years, positivity of IGRA was very low. And IGRA test can reduce effort of further evaluation compared to TST test in South Korea, so IGRA test among young adults can be useful. High positive rates in STI among young adult could result in high active sexuality, especially chlamydia infection is most common. Therefore Chlamydia polymerase chain reaction should be considered formal protocol among the Korean applicant for US visa.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.93-106
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• 2022

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 음성-텍스트 변환 어플리케이션을 이용한 원격 모니터링이 건강한 성인의 작업균형에 미치는 효과를 알아보기 위함이다. 연구방법 : 총 7명의 건강한 성인을 대상으로 연구를 진행하였다. 대상자는 실험에 참여 전, 원하는 작업 활동을 선택하였고 이를 스마트폰에 설치한 음성-텍스트 변환 어플리케이션에 등록하였다. 음성-텍스트 변환 어플리케이션은 미리 등록된 작업 활동을 시간에 맞춰 수행 여부를 확인할 수 있도록 알람을 제공하였고 대상자는 음성으로 수행 여부를 등록하였다. 원격 모니터링은 일주일 동안 진행하였고 일주일 뒤, 작업 활동의 변화를 살펴보았다. 결과 : 대상자 모두 일주일 동안 어플리케이션 사용에 높은 순응도와 만족도를 보였다. 또한 일주일 뒤, 건강과 관련된 작업 활동의 균형이 유의하게 향상되었다(p<.05). 결론 : 본 연구 결과는 스마트폰을 이용한 원격 모니터링이 코로나19로 인한 봉쇄 기간 동안 작업 균형을 회복하는 방법으로 사용 가능함을 시사한다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.343-353
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• 2023

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the lifestyle patterns of children and affected the patterns of pediatric injuries. This study analyzed the changing patterns of pediatric injury overall and by age groups, based on the datasets before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study is based on the data of patients who presented with injuries at 23 hospital emergency departments participating in the Emergency Department-based Injury In-depth Surveillance (EDIIS) conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The surveillance data was categorized by injury mechanism, location, activity, and severity. We analyzed the injury patterns of pediatric patients aged 0 to 15 years. Subgroup analysis was conducted by age group in children aged 7 to 15 years, 1 to 6 years, and <1 year. Results: When comparing the COVID-19 pandemic period to the pre-COVID-19 period, the total number of pediatric patients with injuries decreased by 38.7%, while the proportions of in-home injuries (57.9% vs. 67.9%), and minor injuries (38.9% vs. 39.7%) increased. In the 7 to 15 years group, bicycle riding injuries (50.9% vs. 65.6%) and personal mobility device injuries (2.4% vs. 4.6%) increased. The 1 to 6 years group also showed an increase in bicycle accident injuries (15.8% vs. 22.4%). In the <1 year group, injuries from falls increased (44.5% vs. 49.9%). Self-harm injuries in the 7 to 15 years group also increased (1.6% vs. 2.8%). Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic period, the overall number of pediatric injuries decreased, while injuries occurring at home and during indoor activities increased. Traffic accidents involving bicycles and personal mobility devices and self-harm injuries increased in the 7 to 15 years group. In the <1 year group, the incidence of falls increased. Medical and societal preparedness is needed so that we might anticipate these changes in the patterns of pediatric injuries during future infectious disease pandemics.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.139-150
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• 2024

Purpose : Scapular dyskinesis, it have been shown to be common in overhead athletes and has been associated with RC muscle strength. Posterior shoulder tightness (PST) has been suggested as an important factor causing scapular dyskinesis. Therefore, rehabilitation programs should focus on a posterior shoulder stretch combined with scapular stabilization exercise (PSSE) intervention. Determine the effects of posterior shoulder stretch combined with scapular stabilization exercise on the rotator cuff (RC) muscles strength, functional strength ratio (FSR), range of motion (ROM), and pain. Methods : 30 adolescent baseball players participated and subjects were allocated PSSE group (n=15) or the SSE group (n=15). Both group performed a 6-weeks intervention and measured of isokinetic peak torque/body weight (PT/BW) of concentric external rotator (CER), eccentric external rotator (EER), concentric internal rotator (CIR), eccentric internal rotator (EIR), FSR, ROM, and pain. Results : After 6 weeks PSSE, significant increase CER PT/BW (+6.02±4.76 %), EER PT/BW (+5.39±4.22 %), EER to CIR ratio (+.17±.16), and internal rotation ROM (+15.08±3.57 °). Whereas, significant decrease EIR to CER ratio (-.14±.18), external rotation ROM (-12.00±6.94 °), and GIRD (-17.41±2.84 °) compared with pre-intervention. No significant difference of isokinetic PT/BW of CIR and EER post-intervention. In the SSE group showed no significant difference all measurements for isokinetic PT/BW, FSR, and ROM post-intervention. The pain was significant improve both PSSE group (-3.25±1.60) and SSE group (-2.83±1.85) post-intervention. Conclusion : Both the PSSE and SSE interventions led to more pain relief. However, only the PSSE group showed ROM, CER, EER PT/BW, and FSR improvements. These results might suggest that the PSSE intervention is a more effective program for improving RC muscle strength and balance, in particular, concentric and eccentric ER muscle strength, FSR and can expect to prevent shoulder injuries in adolescent baseball players with scapular dyskinesis.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2024

목적 : 본 연구는 발달지연 아동을 대상으로 작업치료 프로그램이 학교준비도의 적응기술 영역과 일상생활 기술 영역에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 발달 지연의 만 5세 8개월 남아 1명을 대상으로 하였다. 프로그램은 1주일에 2번, 4주 동안 총 8회기 진행되었다. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)를 실시하였으며 목표 활동은 수업 준비하기와 화장실 이용하기였다. 사전-사후 검사와 후속 평가를 통하여 대상자의 변화를 비교하였다. 자료 분석은 대상자의 수행을 비디오로 녹화하여 실시하였다. 결과 : COPM의 결과는 수업 준비하기와 화장실 이용하기에서 수행도와 만족도 모두 향상을 보였다. 처리기술은 수업 준비하기에서 7개, 화장실 이용하기에서 8개의 향상을 나타냈다. 작업 수행 관찰결과 수업 준비하기와 화장실 이용하기에서 사후 검사와 후속 평가에서 향상된 결과를 나타냈다. 결론 : 작업치료는 발달지연 아동의 학교준비도 적응기술과 일상생활기술을 향상시키며 학교준비에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.77-88
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• 2022

Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate the quality of radiomics studies on brain metastases based on the radiomics quality score (RQS), Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis (TRIPOD) checklist, and the Image Biomarker Standardization Initiative (IBSI) guidelines. Materials and Methods: PubMed MEDLINE, and EMBASE were searched for articles on radiomics for evaluating brain metastases, published until February 2021. Of the 572 articles, 29 relevant original research articles were included and evaluated according to the RQS, TRIPOD checklist, and IBSI guidelines. Results: External validation was performed in only three studies (10.3%). The median RQS was 3.0 (range, -6 to 12), with a low basic adherence rate of 50.0%. The adherence rate was low in comparison to the "gold standard" (10.3%), stating the potential clinical utility (10.3%), performing the cut-off analysis (3.4%), reporting calibration statistics (6.9%), and providing open science and data (3.4%). None of the studies involved test-retest or phantom studies, prospective studies, or cost-effectiveness analyses. The overall rate of adherence to the TRIPOD checklist was 60.3% and low for reporting title (3.4%), blind assessment of outcome (0%), description of the handling of missing data (0%), and presentation of the full prediction model (0%). The majority of studies lacked pre-processing steps, with bias-field correction, isovoxel resampling, skull stripping, and gray-level discretization performed in only six (20.7%), nine (31.0%), four (3.8%), and four (13.8%) studies, respectively. Conclusion: The overall scientific and reporting quality of radiomics studies on brain metastases published during the study period was insufficient. Radiomics studies should adhere to the RQS, TRIPOD, and IBSI guidelines to facilitate the translation of radiomics into the clinical field.