• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to investigate the training and detraining effects of a 8-week water exercise on lower extremities coordination during obstacle gait in the female elderly. Eight elderly participants (age: $76.58{\pm}4.97$ yrs, height: $148.88{\pm}7.19$ cm, body mass: $56.62{\pm}6.82$ kg, and leg length: $82.36{\pm}2.98$ cm), who stayed at the Seoul K welfare center, were recruited for this study. All participants had no history of orthopedic abnormality within the past 1 year and completed the aquatic exercise program which lasted for 8 weeks. To identify the training and detraining effect of 8 weeks of water exercise, a 3-D motion analysis with 7 infrared cameras and one force plate sampling frequency set at 100 Hz and 1,000 Hz, respectively, was performed. A two-way ANOVA was performed to find training and detraining effects among diferent obstacle heights. In this study significant level was set at .05. Significant training effects of LTS (lead foot thigh and shank) coordination in all obstacle height were found (p<.05). It is also found that the training effect of LTS remained 37%, 58%, and 25% in obstacle height of 30%, 40%, and 50%, respectively. Lead foot showed the greater detraining effect of coordination compared with trail foot, and SF (shank and foot) coordination revealed better detraining effects of coordination compare with TS (thigh and shank) in both feet. Based on the findings, a 8 week water exercise give an positive effects to the elderly in terms of segment cooperation which potentially helps reducing their accident falls. The magnitude of detraining may also help the elderly to find the retraining moment.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.62-72
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate QOL and the factors related to family caregivers who care for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients. Methods: The subjects were 83 family caregivers caring for ALS patients who visited the neurology outpatient section of a tertiary hospital located in Seoul between January and July of 2008. Their demographic characteristics were assessed and data were collected using the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale (ALSFRS), the caregiver burden inventory (CBI), HADS, and SF-36. Results: The mean score of the physical health component (PHC) of the family caregiver's QOL was $62.6{\pm}24.4$, and the mean score of the mental health component (MHC) of their QOL was $57.7{\pm}22.4$. The mean score of caregiver burden was $76.5{\pm}30.7$. Anxious family caregivers amounted to 55.4% and depressed family caregivers accounted for 63.9% overall. In a multivariate analysis, the PHC of QOL was explained by caregiver burden (41.1%), depression (9.4%), caregiver gender (3.8%), and caregiver age (3.1%). Anxiety (39.8%), caregiver burden (10.9%), patient gender (5.4%) and depression (1.7%) were predictive factors of the MHC of QOL. Conclusion: Caregiver burden and depression affected both the PHC and the MHC. Caregiver burden affected the PHC more than it did the MHC of QOL, but anxiety affected the MHC more than it did the PHC of QOL.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.107-118
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• 2015

Objectives Chronic leukorrhea is troublesome symptom to many women. It is well known that Korean medicine is safe and effective on chronic leukorrhea. So this study aims to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine on chronic leukorrhea diagnosed with qi deficiency. Methods The patient received herbal medication, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and Gong-jin therapy during hospitalization (about 17 days). Ikkijeseup-tang (IJST) was applied. Results Chronic leukorrhea, lethargy and loss of appetite was effectively reduced after the treatment. Qi deficiency questionnaire score decreased from 90 to 33. Visual Analogue Scale for chronic leukorrhea decreased from 7 to 0. SF-36 score increased from 268 to 323. Conclusions This case shows that Korean medicine is effective on chronic leukorrhea diagnosed with qi deficiency. Further experimental studies and clinical studies are needed.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.314-326
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• 2020

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effects of uncertainty, social support, and sick role behavior on health-related quality of life in patients with peripheral arterial disease. Methods: This study is a descriptive research using self-reporting questionnaire. Data were collected from 167 patients with peripheral arterial disease. Measurement tools were Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support(MSPSS), Mishel's Uncertainty in Illness Scale (MUIS), Sick role behavior measurement tools and SF-36 Version I. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis by using SPSS/WIN 24.0. Results: Factors that significantly influenced physical health-related quality of life were age (β=-.19, p=.010), monthly income (β=.17, p=.027), uncertainty (β=-.29, p<.001), and exercise and rest (β=.28, p<.001) that all together accounted for 32.6% of the variance. Factors that significantly influenced mental health-related quality of life were monthly income (β=.20, p=.015), drinking (β=.17, p=.040), uncertainty (β=-.24, p=.001), and exercise and rest in sick role behavior (β=.26, p=.003) that all together accounted for 18.2% of the variance. Social support was an insignificant factor on physical and mental health-related quality of life. Conclusion: To improve the health-related quality of life of people with peripheral arterial disease, it is necessary to develop a systematic nursing intervention program including a strong support system, education, strategies for alcohol abstinence, and exercise and rest therapy.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2021

Purpose: Despite the existence of Snoezelen method, there is no case of researching the effects on game addiction. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of Snoezelen therapy on stress, depression, anxiety and quality of life of college students who overuse computer games or mobile phone games. Methods: Eight students who responded to spend more than 30 hours of computer or mobile phone games in the selection questionnaire were recruited (The total respondents were 224 students). Students were randomly assigned to either the study group (4 students) or the control group (4 students). Stress (Korean version of Perceived Stress Scale, K-PSS), depression (Korean Screening Tool for Depression Disorders, K-DEP), Anxiety (Korean Beck Anxiety Inventory, K-BAI) and quality of life (Short Form Health Survey version 2 [SF-36]) were assessed three times (before intervention [pre], post-3 weeks [post 1], post-6 weeks [post 2]). Results: First, the study group (-4.75±3.86) and control group (1.00±2.71) showed significant difference (p<0.05) in the analysis of score changes between pre-test and test at 6 weeks (post 2) for K-DEP. Next, pre-test and test at 3 weeks of intervention (post 1) for K-BAI showed significant difference (p<0.05) in the study group (-2.50±1.91) and control group (2.25±2.99). In addition, pre-test and test at 6 weeks (post 2) showed significant difference (p<0.05) for the study group (-3.00±1.51) and control group (4.75±6.24). Conclusion: The study confirmed the possibility of Snoezelen therapy as a therapy method to induce effective responses in stress, depression, anxiety, and quality of life of college students with game addiction.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.117-123
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• 2020

Purpose : VDT (visual display terminal syndrome) can affect individuals who monitor or who work or play using video screens, including those of smartphones. In general, headache symptoms from overuse of these screens can appear due to eye fatigue, muscle pain in the joints of wrists or fingers, and muscle pain in the neck or shoulders. Many studies in the literature have supported standards that seek to prevent these symptoms. The incidence of musculoskeletal diseases caused by the use of smartphones is expected to increase rapidly, particularly among children and young adults, and these diseases are expected to develop into a societal problem. Therefore, in this study we investigate whether tension headaches that develop from smartphone usage can affect forward neck posture, neck pain, and quality of life. Methods : A total of 93 students from University participated in this study. We divided participants into two groups, those with tension headaches (n = 25) and those without (n = 68) and took forward neck measurements. Headaches were classified according to criteria from the International Headache Society and involved bilateral headache position, quality of pressing or tightening pain, mild or moderate pain intensity, and none due to daily physical activity. We surveyed participants using the smartphone addiction diagnosis questionnaire, the Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), and the Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results : Although we found no significant differences in tension headaches due to smartphone addiction diagnosis (p = 0.25), SF-36 life quality assessment (p = 0.06), and cranio-vertebral angle (p = 0.07), we found significant differences from the HIT-6 and the NDI (p <.05). Conclusion : Tension headaches are not correlated with smartphone addiction, quality of life, and forward neck angle but do have a correlation with the degree of cervical dysfunction and the effects of the headaches.

• 셀메드
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.19.1-19.8
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• 2021

Background: Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual complaint in young women with a prevalence as high as 90% and is responsible for substantial repeated short-term absenteeism from school and work in young women. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of Commiphora myrrha and honey with mefenamic acid in primary dysmenorrhea. Materials and Methods: This prospective standard controlled trial was conducted at Luqman Unani Medical College Hospital and Research Center Vijayapura, India where 40 diagnosed patients of primary dysmenorrhea were randomly assigned to receive test drug (powdered Commiphora myrrha gum resin10g with 30g honey in two divided doses) or active control drug (mefenamic acid 250mg TID) for first 3days of menstruationfor two consecutive cycles. The primary outcome measure was reduction in severity of pain assessed by numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), and secondary outcome measures were improvement in quality of life (QOL) assessed by SF-36 and reduction in perceived stress score (PSS). Results: During first cycle treatment no significant difference was found in NPRS score (p=0.085) between the groups however significant difference in NPRS score (p<0.001) was seen during 2^nd treatment cycle. Significant reduction (p=0.022) in the perceived stress score was noted and overall quality of life was markedly improved after treatment in both the groups. Conclusion: These data suggest that Commiphora myrrha gum resin with honey is an effective herb in reducing symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. These results need to be confirmed by a properly designed trial with a larger sample size. Trial registration: Clinical Trial Registry India CTRI/2017/09/009596.

• 셀메드
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• 제13권14호
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• pp.18.1-18.13
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• 2023

Background and objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is recognized as the most prevalent type of vaginal infection, impacting approximately 19-24% of women in their reproductive years. The recurrence rate of BV is significant, negatively impacting the well-being of affected women. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a polyherbal Unani formulation and metronidazole in treating bacterial vaginosis. Methodology: In this prospective patient blinded standard controlled trial, a total of 40 individuals with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis were randomly assigned to receive either an active control treatment (n = 20) or a test drug (n = 20). In the test drug combination of Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica and Quercus infectoria in tablet (1g) form in the dose of 2 tablets orally twice daily with water was administered for 3 weeks. In the active control standard drug, metronidazole 400 mg tablet, orally twice daily was given for one week. The primary outcome measure was clinical cure; H. negative Amsel's criteria and a reduction in subjective symptoms, while the secondary outcome measure was an improvement in SF-36 quality of life (QOL). Results and conclusion: Both the experimental treatment and the metronidazole demonstrated a significant clinical cure for bacterial vaginosis as well as an increase in health-related quality of life. Based on these findings, it appears that the test medication is a potent Unani formulation for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. A well conducted trial with a bigger sample size is required to corroborate these findings.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.620-627
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• 2010

본 연구는 기능성 변비를 가진 여대생들의 식습관, 생활 스트레스, 건강관련 삶의 질을 파악한 후 이들의 관계를 살펴보고자 인천지역 대학교에서 건강관련 교양 강의를 듣는 여대생을 대상 (265명)으로 설문조사와 신체계측을 실시하였다. 기능성 변비의 기준은 로마기준 II를 이용하였으며, 정상군은 179명 (67.5%), 기능성변비군은 86명 (32.5%) 이었다. 조사대상자의 평균 연령은 20.8세, 자택에서 거주하는 비율은 69.8%로 가장 많았으며 20~40만원을 받고 있는 학생이 전체의 61.1%이었고 변비 유무에 따른 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 식습관 점수를 살펴보면 식품섭취의 다양성에 관한 항목은 변비군이 정상군에 비해 유의적으로 낮았고 나머지 항목들은 유의적이지는 않지만 낮은 경향을 보였다. 변비군과 정상군 모두 채소류 섭취와 유제품 섭취에 관한 점수가 가장 낮았다. 스트레스 점수는 교수 문제, 학업 문제, 경제 문제, 가치관 문제와 총 합계 점수에서 변비군이 정상군에 비해 유의적으로 높았다. 건강관련 삶의 질을 SF-36을 통해 살펴본 결과 변비군의 평균은 70.4점, 정상군의 평균은 74.3점으로 변비군의 삶의 질이 정상군보다 낮음을 알 수 있었고, 8개의 항목 중 신체적 역할 제한 영역, 감정적 역할 제한 영역 또한 변비군이 정상군에 비해 유의적으로 낮은 점수를 보였다. 기능성 변비를 가지고 있는 여학생들의 식습관 점수, 생활 스트레스 점수, 건강관련 삶의 질 점수의 상관관계를 살펴본 결과 생활 스트레스 점수는 식습관 점수와 유의한 부적 상관관계 (r = -0.221, p < 0.05)를 보여 생활 스트레스가 높을수록 식습관 점수가 낮았고, 스트레스와 건강관련 삶의 질 간에도 부적 상관관계 (r = -0.539, p < 0.001)를 보여 생활 스트레스가 높을수록 건강관련 삶의 질이 낮아짐을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과들로 볼 때 기능성 변비를 가진 경우 식품을 다양하게 섭취하도록 교육하고, 스트레스를 낮출 수 있도록 스트레스 관리에 대한 중재가 필요하다고 판단된다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.450-458
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• 2001

본 연구는 유배우 취업모의 배우자, 부모, 직업 역할의 질에 영향을 주는 요인을 파악하고, 역할의 질과 건강에 대한 구조모형을 제시하기 위해 시도되었다. 이러한 목적을 위해 수도권에 거주하는 맞벌이 부부가운데 자녀가 있는 여성 342명을 대상으로 몇가지 일반적 특성과 역할의 질은 Park et al.(1999)의 도구를 일부 수정하여 배우자 역할의 질. 부모 역할의 질. 직업 역할의 질 등을 측정하였고. Rosenburg(1965)의 척도를 활용하여 자아존중감을 측정하였으며. Ware & Sherborne (1992)의 SF-36을 이용하여 건강수준 등에 관한 자료를 수집하였으며, 이 도구들의 신뢰도는 모두 Cronbach alpha<.80으로 신뢰할 만한 수준이었다. 수집된 자료를 통하여 가설모형을 수정한 후에 다음과 같은 연구결과를 얻었다. 배우자 역할의 질이 높을수록 자아존중감이 높을 것이다라는 가설은 기각되었고, 부모 역할의 질이 높을수록 자아존중감이 높았으며(r=.42. p<.001). 직업 역할의 질이 높을수록 자아존중감이 높을 것이라는 가설도 경로계수 r=.37로 통계적으로 유의하였다(P<0.001). 배우자 역할의 질이 높을수록 건강수준도 좋았으며 (r= .14. p<.05). 직업 역할의 질이 높을수록 건강수준이 좋았지만(r=.16. p<0.10). 부모역할의 질이 건강에 미치는 직접적인 효과는 유의하지 않았다. 부모 역할의 질이 자아존중감을 통해 건강수준에 간접적으로 미치는 효과는 0.11이며 통계적으로 유의하였고. 직업 역할의 질도 0.26으로 자아존중감을 통한 간접효과가 있었다. 자아존중감에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 것은 부모역할의 질이었고. 건강수준에 대해서는 자아존중감과 직업역할의 질이 비교적 큰 효과를 지니고 있었다. 자아존중감은 역할의 질이 건강수준에 영향을 주는 것에 대한 매개변수로서 역할을 할 뿐 아니라 직접적인 효과도 지니고 있다고 할 수 있다. 부모. 직업역할의 질에 의해 자아존중감의 43%가 설명되며, 건강수준은 배우자, 부모, 직업역할의 질과 자아존중감에 의해 21%가 설명되었다. 이 구조모형의 전반적 부합지수는 Chi-square 0.58(P<0.75), GFI= 1.00. AGFI=0.99. NFI= 1.00, NNFI = 1.02, RMR=0.0072 등으로 이 모형이 경험적 자료에 의해 매우 잘 뒷받침되고 있음을 알 수 있다.