• 대한가정학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.103-117
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• 1990

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of mid-life family stress and family coping strategies according to conjugal sex and social class. This study was also intended to examine the relations between mid-life family stress and family coping strategies. The subjects of this study were 150 married couples(300 persons) who were 40 to 59 years old in Seoul. McCubbin, Wilson & Patterson (1979)'s "Family Inventory of Life Events and Changes" and McCubbin, Larsen & Olson (1982)'s "Family Coping Strategies" were used to gather data for the study. For the statistical analysis of data, factor analysis, T-test, Duncan's multiple Range Test, Pearson's r and cronbach's α for reliability were performed. The major results of this study were summarized as follows; 1. There were significant differences according to conjugal sex and social class in family stress; Wives reported more family stress than husbands. And the lower social class of the family, the more family stress were found. 2. There were some significant differences according to conjugal sex and social class in family coping strategies; Wives reported more family coping strategies than husbands in "freind and neighbor's support", "religious support". And the lower social class of the family, the more "passive attitudes" were found. 3. There were some significant correlations between family stress and family coping strategies; The higher extent of the total family stress, the lesser positive attitudes were found.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.41-51
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• 2008

Objective : To observe the efficacy and safety of CheungYeolYiSeup-tang and Hwangbaek external dressings on dampness-heat pattern atopic dermatitis(AD) in a non-comparative study. Methods : 10 patients with AD were included for 4 weeks of treatment. Efficacy and safety assessment included the scoring atopic dermatitis index(SCORAD), typical signs and symptoms of AD, results of some laboratory tests related to toxicity, and the incidence of adverse events. Results : Improvements in efficacy parameters were observed and produced no significant changes in laboratory tests related to toxicity in these patients. Their SCORAD results significantly decreased after 4weeks(P value<.01, according to the Wilcoxon sum of ranks test). Similarly, significant reductions from baseline in subjective pruritus scores and (P value<.05 by the Wilcoxon sum of ranks test) and the mean average of individual signs and symptoms of AD were reported after 4 weeks(P value<.05, P<0.01 by the Wilcoxon sum of ranks test). There were no significant changes in eosinophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, immunoglobulin E and ESR in blood serum by paired ttest. Conclusion :CheungYeolYiSeup-tang administration and Hwangbaek external dressings are an effective and safe treatment for the management of dampness-heat pattern atopic dermatitis.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.80-88
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to verify the factors that determines burnout of nurses in emergency department. Methods: The survey was given to 170 ED nurses which are located in Busan from July 1st to August 31st of 2012. The results were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression using SAS 9.2 program. Results: There were statistically significant differences in burnout depending on gender, position, workplace satisfaction, job satisfaction. Significant positive correlation between compassion fatigue and burnout was found. Also significant negative correlation was found between self-esteem, compassion satisfaction and burnout. Factors influencing burnout were self-esteem, compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue with $R^2$ value 58.0%. Conclusion: Considering these results, it seems that great efforts will be needed for reducing burnout by mitigating the emergency nurses' compassion fatigue and introducing programs to increase the self-esteem and compassion satisfaction.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2019

The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effects of a soy lecithin-based supplement on the general health, skin condition, and blood lipid levels of dogs. Twenty-five, healthy, privately-owned dogs were enrolled in the study. Oral supplementation was administered for 8 weeks in the treatment group. Evaluation items included a thorough physical examination, owner responses to a questionnaire, blood analysis (CBC, CRP, serum chemistry, lipid profile). The results showed a significant improvement in amount of exercise, water intake, skin exfoliation in the treatment group (P < 0.05) but no significant changes in the other evaluation items, including no significant changes in blood component results following administration of the supplement. Most dogs well tolerated the treatment, and there were no serious adverse events. We suggest that soy lecithin has potential as a nutraceutical for the positive effect of general health condition such as activity and skin condition. Further studies are needed to establish the appropriate dose level and administration frequency of soy lecithin in dogs.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2018

연구목적 소방공무원은 업무의 특수성으로 인해 충격적인 사건에의 잦은 노출, 업무 시 높은 긴장감, 교대근무 등을 경험하게 되며, 불면을 호소하는 비율도 일반 인구에 비해 높은 편이다. 소방공무원의 수면의 질은 개인적인 삶의 만족도에 영향을 줄 뿐만 아니라, 국민의 안전을 위한 업무수행에도 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 소방공무원의 수면의 질 개선을 위해, 수면에 영향을 미치는 요소를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 서울 및 경기 지역 3개 소방서에 120부의 설문조사지를 인편으로 전달 후, 서면 동의를 받고 설문을 시행했으며, 93부의 설문지를 수거하였다. 소방공무원을 대상으로 알코올 사용, 흡연 여부, 교대근무, 사회경제적 상태, 정신과적 치료 과거력 등을 조사했으며 수면의 질, 우울감, 불안감, 충격적인 외상의 경험 및 직무 관련 스트레스에 대해 자가보고식 설문을 시행하였다. 수면의 질에 따라 소방공무원을 두 그룹으로 나누어서 조사된 각 변수들을 비교하고, 그 결과에 따라 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 결 과 수면의 질이 불량한 군에서 현재 알코올 사용, 우울감, 불안감 및 충격적인 사건의 경험이 유의하게 높게 나타났으며, 다변량분석을 통해 현재 알코올 사용이 수면에 유의한 영향을 주는 요소로 나타났다(Crude odds ratio=3.707, 95% confidence interval=1.288-10.672, p=0.015 ; Adjusted odds ratio=3.288, 95% confidence interval=1.011-10.694, p=0.048). 결 론 알코올 사용, 우울감, 불안감, 충격적인 사건의 경험이 수면의 질에 각각 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 개별적 연관이 있는 요인들을 함께 고려했을 때 현재 알코올 사용 여부가 수면에 질에 유의한 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 소방공무원의 수면의 질 개선을 위해서는, 알코올 사용에 대한 평가, 알코올 사용으로 인한 수면의 질 저하에 대한 교육, 알코올 사용을 줄이기 위한 구체적인 방안들을 마련하는 것이 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.75-92
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• 2020

Objectives: This clinical trial is performed to investigate the effect of improving the menopausal symptoms and the safety of extract obtained from Pueraria thunbergiana Bentham and Curcuma longa L. in menopausal women Methods: This study was randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. 110 women with menopausal symptoms were assigned to treatment group (n=55) and control group (n=55). The results of this study were evaluated through changes in Kupperman Index score, Menopause-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) score, degree of hot flashes and sweating, Body Mass Index(BMI), laboratory test results including female hormones. Results: In the treatment group compared to before baseline, there was significant difference in the Kupperman Index total score, score of each item in the Kupperman Index, MENQOL total score, hot flush and sweating visual analogue scale (VAS), hot flush score, and hot flush duration at one time. However, there was also a significant change compared to baseline in the control group, there was no significant difference between the treatment group and the control group. There was no significant change in female hormone levels in both group, and there were no adverse events associated with the clinical trial product. Conclusions: This clinical trial showed that extract obtained from Pueraria thunbergiana Bentham and Curcuma longa L. was helpful in improving menopausal symptoms in menopausal women without significant side effects.

• Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.200-206
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• 2023

BACKGROUND: Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is a significant risk of major adverse cardiac events in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). In this study, we evaluated RV-pulmonary artery (PA) coupling, assessed by tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)/pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) and assessed its prognostic significance, in AHF patients. METHODS: We measured the TAPSE/PASP ratio and analyzed its correlations with other echocardiographic parameters. Additionally, we assessed its prognostic role in AHF patients. RESULTS: A total of 1147 patients were included in the analysis (575 men, aged 70.81 ± 13.56 years). TAPSE/PASP ratio exhibited significant correlations with left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction(r = 0.243, p < 0.001), left atrial (LA) diameter(r = -0.320, p < 0.001), left atrial global longitudinal strain (LAGLS, r = 0.496, p < 0.001), mitral E/E' ratio(r = -0.337, p < 0.001), and right ventricular fractional area change (RVFAC, r = 0.496, p < 0.001). During the median follow-up duration of 29.0 months, a total of 387 patients (33.7%) died. In the univariate analysis, PASP, TAPSE, and TAPSE/PASP ratio were significant predictors of mortality. After the multivariate analysis, TAPSE/PASP ratio remained a statistically significant parameter for all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 0.453; p = 0.037) after adjusting for other parameters. In the receiver operating curve analysis, the optimal cut-off level of TAPSE/PASP ratio for predicting mortality was 0.33 (area under the curve = 0.576, p < 0.001), with a sensitivity of 65% and a specificity of 47%. TAPSE/PASP ratio < 0.33 was associated with an increased risk of mortality after adjusting for other variables (HR, 1.306; p = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS: In AHF patients, TAPSE/PASP ratio demonstrated significant associations with RVFAC, LA diameter and LAGLS. Moreover, a decreased TAPSE/PASP ratio < 0.33 was identified as a poor prognostic factor for mortality.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.59-85
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• 2006

본 연구는 우울증에 대한 무망감 이론을 근거로 하여 저소득층의 외상과 스트레스 같은 부정적 생활 경험과 매개변인으로 제안된 무망감을 통하여 우울증이 유발되는지를 확인하고, 이 구조에서 사회적 문제해결능력의 영향을 파악하는 것이다. 연구대상은 20세 이상의 국민기초생활보장법상 수급권자와 자활후견기관과 연계된 차상위계층 175명이다. 연구결과, 저소득층의 스트레스는 무망감에 정적 영향을 미치며, 스트레스와 무망감은 우울증에 정적 영향을 나타내었다. 또한 우울증에 대한 무망감 이론을 근거로 제안된 스트레스는 무망감을 매개변인으로 우울증에 영향을 미치는 경로를 나타내었다. 이러한 구조에서 사회적 문제해결능력은 스트레스가 무망감에 미치는 영향과 무망감이 우울증에 미치는 영향을 감소하는 요인으로 밝혀졌다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 저소득층의 무망감과 우울증에 대한 실천개입의 강조와 정신건강증을 위한 함의들이 논의되었다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.144-152
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• 2009

Background : Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) has been widely used to treat respiratory disease in traditional medicine of East Asia for over a hundred years. Despite safety concerns raised by some, the use of ephedra in traditional medicine is documented over more than 1,800 years. It is well established that ephedra is one of the central medicines in Korean 'Seseng constitution' medicine. In Sasang constitution medicine, all humans can be divided into one of four types: Soeumin, Soyangin, Taeumin or Taeyangin, and each constitution type has their own typical characteristics. Accordingly, it is hypothesized that the adverse effects of ephedra differ depending on the Sasang constitution classification. Objectives : The aim of this study was to determine adverse effects of ephedra which is classified as a Taeumin herb, and to observe whether the response differs or not. according to Sasang constitution classification. Methods : The study design was a double-blind randomized controlled trial. The subjects were healthy adults 20 - 50 years old who agreed to participate in this study. They were allocated through randomization to either ephedra group (N=55) or placebo group (N=24). where ephedra extract (6 g of dried ephedra) and placebo with similar opaque capsules were given twice for one day. To compare the adverse events of ephedra according to Sasang constitution classification, we analyzed blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), pulse rate, the morning questionnaire, and patient's global assessment scale score for well known adverse events: palpitation, headache, sweating, tiredness, dyspepsia, and dry mouth. Results : After ingestion of ephedra, the pulse rate had a significant increase in all constitution types. The changes of diastolic pressure in Soeumin and the changes of pulse rate in Soeumin, Soyangin and Taeumin had a significant increase in the ephedra over the control group. In the ephedra group, the palpitation and dyspepsia score of the patients' global assessment scale had a significant increase in Soeumin, with palpitation and sweating score increasing in Soyangin. Others observations were insignificant results. Conclusion : The results of this study may confirm that the physical responses or adverse effects of herbs differ for each type of Sasang constitution. Future studies using other herbs will be required to ascertain the herbal drug reaction of Sasang constitutions.

• 한국노년학
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.489-511
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• 2009

한국에서 노인들의 자살문제가 점점 중요한 사회 문제로 부각되고 있는데 비해, 자살현상과 효과적으로 자살을 예방할 수 있는 요인에 대한 연구는 상대적으로 부족했다. 자살에 대한 생각은 자살 시도와 수행에 영향을 미치는 중요한 변수이기 때문에, 본 연구에서는 노인을 대상으로 자살생각에 영향을 미치는 주요한 변수를 도출하는데 그 목적을 두었다. 스트레스-소질 모델(Stress-diathesis Model)에 기반을 둔 본 연구는, 자살생각에 직접적으로 영향을 줄 수 있는 소질 요인과 스트레스 요인을 파악하였다. 또한 이 연구는 이들 요인간 유의미한 상호작용을 검증하였다. 분석 결과, 거주형태(독거)와 우울증이 자살생각의 유의미한 주요 선행변수로 나타났다. 또한 신경증과 우울증, 신경증과 생활사건의 상호작용 효과는 자살생각에 대한 강력한 설명력을 보여줌으로써, 스트레스 소질 모델이 노인의 자살 생각을 설명할 수 있는 적절한 모델임을 시사해주고 있다. 이러한 연구 결과는 향후 노인들의 자살을 방지할 수 있는 프로그램을 개발하는데 유용한 정보를 제공하고, 관련 연구에 다양한 시사점을 제공하는데 의미가 있다고 하겠다. 마지막으로 연구의 한계점과 미래 연구의 방향에 대해서 논의하였다.