• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.687-690
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• 2011

Purpose: Pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes remains a challenging disease to treat. Management is focused on immunotherapy against autoimmune antibodies that target keratinocyte cell adhesion molecules, and antibiotics preventing secondary infections. There is no established dressing protocol and skin is usually manipulated the least amount possible in order to minimize irritation. The authors suggest that early initiation of aggressive bathing and debridement of skin lesions, with nutritional support, is essential in accelerating resolution. Methods: A 40 year-old male previously diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris was admitted due to exacerbation of mucocutaneous lesions involving the epidermis and mucosa of the whole body. Steroids, immunosuppressants, intravenous immunoglobulin and antibiotics were administrated, but infection and de-epithelialization progressed, while his general condition deteriorated with a weight loss of over 20 kilograms. The plastic surgery department intervened with daily bathing, debridement of unhealthy debris and non-traumatizing coverage of growing epithelium. Total parenteral nutrition and mobilization with rehabilitation therapy was initiated as early as possible. Results: After bathing, healthy epithelium gradually covered the patient's entire body, while his general condition improved with a corresponding weight gain of 14 kgs. Conclusion: Treatment of pemphigus vulgaris focuses on immunotherapy and infection control. However, an equal amount of attention should be laid on early intervention with daily dressings including bathing and irrigation, nutritional support, and exercise as this accelerates resolution of existing infections, promotes healthy epithelialization and leads to faster recovery.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권11호
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• pp.5087-5093
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• 2011

본 연구는 30명의 치매환자를 대상으로 균형반응 특성을 알아보고자 다음과 같이 실시하였다. 인지기능이 중등도와 중도인 환자로 나누어 인지 기능에 따른 균형과 감각상호작용(CTSIB), 균형수행력(BBS), 일상생활동작(BI)의 상관관계를 각각 측정하였다. 그 결과 치매환자의 균형과 감각상호작용(CTSIB)은 두 그룹 간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 중등도와 중도의 치매환자에서 균형수행력(BBS)은 중등도 $47.32{\pm}4.80$점, 중도 $43.09{\pm}4.18$점으로 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었으며(p<0.05), 일상생활동작에서도 중등도 $92.89{\pm}9.33$점, 중도 $76.82{\pm}6.81$점으로 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 치매환자의 인지기능, 균형수행력, 일상생활동작도 통계학적으로 유의한 상관관계가 있었다(p<0.05, p<0.01). 따라서 향후 치매환자를 위한 재활프로그램 개발이나 치매환자의 보호관리 시 기초자료로 이용 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제9권11호
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• pp.196-201
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• 2019

만성요통환자를 대상으로 근력강화운동과 안정화운동을 적용한 복합운동이 정적균형, 요부 재위치감각인지, 요부통증에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 연구방법은 만성요통환자 30명을 복합운동그룹과 안정화운동그룹 등 두 그룹으로 나누워 8주간 주 3회씩 운동을 실시하였다. t-test를 이용하여 그룹전, 후와 그룹간을 비교한 결과 정적균형, 요부 재위치감각인지, 요부통증 모두 두 그룹 운동전, 후에 유의한 결과가 나타났지만(p<.05), 그릅간에 있어서는 근력강화운동과 안정화운동을 적용한 복합운동그릅이 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났다(p<.05). 결론적으로 근력강화운동과 안정화운동을 실시한 복합운동이 요통 뿐만 아니라 다양한 요부의 기능을 향상시키는 것으로 생각된다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.635-643
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• 2017

The rehabilitation and strengthening of concrete structures using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials have been widely investigated. As a priority issue, however, the effect of curing conditions on the bonding behavior between FRP and concrete structures is still elusive. This study aims at developing a prediction model to accurately capture the mode-II interfacial debonding between FRP strips and concrete under different curing conditions. Single shear debonding experiments were conducted on FRP-concrete samples with respect to different curing time t and temperatures T. The J-integral formulation and constrained least square minimization are carried out to calibrate the parameters, i.e., the maximum slip $\bar{s}$ and stretch factor n. The prediction model is developed based on the cohesive model and Arrhenius relationship. The experimental data are then analyzed using the proposed model to predict the debonding between FRP and concrete, i.e., the interfacial shear stress-slip relationship. A Finite Element (FE) model is developed to validate the theoretical predictions. Satisfactory agreements are obtained. The prediction model can be used to accurately capture the bonding performance of FRP-concrete structures.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권12호
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• pp.427-434
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• 2021

본 연구는 발달장애인의 수동휠체어 사후관리 직무수행도를 조사하고 직무수행도와 직업능력 간의 관계를 알아보기 위하여 실시되었다. 이를 위해 보조기기사후관리 직업훈련 프로그램에 참여한 발달장애인 9명을 대상으로 상황평가와 직업능력평가를 실시하였다. 수집된 자료는 비모수 통계처리하여 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 17개 직무로 구성된 수동휠체어 사후관리의 전체 직무수행도는 평균 80.87%였으며 발받침 세척, 팔걸이 세척, 앞바퀴 분해 및 조립 직무의 수행도가 비교적 높았다. 수동휠체어 사후관리의 전체 직무수행도는 시각폐쇄, 운동감각 통합, 기초개념과 양의 상관관계가 있었다(p<.05). 본 연구에서 확인된 직무수행도와 직업능력의 관련성은 발달장애인의 직업훈련 및 직무배치의 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이며, 보조공학과 직업재활 분야의 융합으로 활성화되고 있는 보조기기사후관리 직무의 지역사회 확산에 유용할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권9호
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• pp.121-126
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• 2021

본 연구는 20대 경도 지적장애인들을 대상으로 풍선불기운동이 복합적인 폐활량과 최대환기량에 어떤 영향을 주는지 알아보고자 한다. 실험군 10명, 대조군 10명으로 실험에 참여하였다. 실험군은 풍선불기운동을 하루에 30분씩 실시하였고, 대조군은 가로막운동을 30분씩 실시하였다. 실험대상자들은 실험전과 실험후에 Fitmate를 사용하여 폐활량과 최대환기량을 측정하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS win 18.0을 실행하였다. 실험대상자는 실험전과 실험후에 차이를 비교하기 위해 대응비교를 실시하였다. 실험 후 실험군은 대조군보다 폐활량과 최대환기량이 더 높게 나타났다. 이 연구를 통해 실험군은 대조군보다 폐활량과 최대환기량이 더 증가되었다. 지적장애인들을 위한 다양한 호흡운동 프로그램을 개발하여 지속적으로 건강을 관리한다면 삶의 질을 높일 수 있다고 생각한다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.1131-1141
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• 2021

Objective: This study examined the case of a 63-year-old man with a history of hypertension and gout who had developed an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) of the right basal ganglia of the corona radiata. Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine (Boyanghwanoh-tang and powdered Oryeong-san extract), Western medicine (Anticonvulsants, antihypertensive drugs, psychotropic agents, and others), acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and rehabilitative therapy. Their effects were evaluated using the Manual Muscle Test (MMT), Korean version of the modified Barthel Index (K-MBI), National Institute of Health's Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Results: After treatment, the MMT grade improved from 3/3+ to 4+/4+. Additionally, the K-MBI score improved from 62 to 77. Conclusion: The results suggest that combined traditional Korean and Western medicine can effectively treat patients with ICH.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.135-144
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 2 weeks of backward walking exercise (BWE) on cervical angle and gait parameters in college students with forward head posture. Methods : Fifteen subjects participated in the experiment. All the participants had a craniovertebral angle (CVA) of 55 degrees or less. The purpose of the study was explained to all the subjects prior to participation, and volunteered to take part in the study. A camera capable of taking pictures of the lateral plane was installed at a distance of 1.5 meters from each subject. Images of forward head posture were obtained before and after performing the BWE, and the CVA and craniorotational angle (CRA) were compared pre- versus post exercise. Foot pressure and gait parameters (step length of left and right, stride length, stance of left and right, swing of left and right, step time of left and right, and stride time) were measured using a rehabilitation treadmill. The subjects performed the BWE for 2 weeks. The exercise program consisted of a 5-minute warm-up exercise, 20-minute main exercise, and 5-minute cool-down exercise. In the main exercise, the treadmill speed was set to 2.4 km/h in the first week and 3.4 km/h in the second week. A paired t test was used to compare the CVA and CRA and gait parameters before and after the exercise. Results : Comparison of the CVA and CRA before and after the BWE revealed a significant difference post exercise, with a marked improvement in forward head posture after the exercise (p<.05). Conclusion : Based on the results of this study, the BWE is considered to be an effective exercise for the forward head posture. Also, additional research is needed to shed light on the impact of the BWE on gait parameters.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2021

Objectives: This case report presents the effects of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with a new daily, persistent headache. Methods: A 58-year-old female patient with a new daily, persistent headache was treated with Yonggakgyodaeyeong-tang and Kyoungbang Chungsanggyuntong-tang granules, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and chuna therapy for 68 days. Headache and neck disability were assessed using a numeric rating scale (NRS), the headache impact test-6 (HIT-6), and the neck disability index (NDI). Results: After 68 days of treatment, headache was relieved, as measured by an NRS decrease from 7 to 4. In addition, the HIT score decreased from 30 to 18, and the NDI score decreased from 42 to 20. Conclusion: These results show that a daily, persistent headache can be relieved with Korean medicine treatment. However, additional well-designed studies are required to confirm these findings.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.91-107
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• 2019

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of breathing exercise in the water on the pulmonary function and maximum phonation time in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: The subjects were 24 children with cerebral palsy at GMFCS levels I-III, who were allocated randomly to either the aquatic breathing exercise group or general breathing exercise group 12 subjects per group. Each subject was required to complete 40 minutes of exercise twice a week for eight weeks. Those in the aquatic breathing exercise group performed aquatic breathing exercise, whereas those in the general breathing exercise group performed general aquatic exercise. RESULTS: Significant differences in $FEV_1$, PEF, VC, TV, ERV, and maximum phonation time were observed in the aquatic breathing exercise group after intervention, but there were no significant differences in either FVC, $FEV_1/FVC$, IC, or IRV. In the general breathing exercise group, there were no significant differences in the FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1/FVC$, PEF, VC, IC, TV, IRV, ERV, and maximum phonation time after intervention. In terms of the pulmonary function, the two groups showed a significant difference in the change in $FEV_1$, PEF, and TV after intervention, but not in the FVC, $FEV_1/FVC$, VC, IC, ERV, IRV, and maximum phonation time. CONCLUSION: These results above show that aquatic breathing exercise training in water is more effective in improving the pulmonary function than general breathing exercise training.