• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2022

Background: The present study investigated the radiation dose distribution of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) among surgeons and medical staff, and this is the first research to observe such exposure in Japan. Materials and Methods: The study subjects were an orthopedic surgeon (n = 1) and surgical staff (n = 9) who intervened in BKP surgery performed at the National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center (Tokyo, Japan) between March 2019 and October 2019. Only disposable protective gloves (0.022 mmPb equivalent thickness or less) and trunk protectors were used, and no protective glasses or thyroid drapes were used. Results and Discussion: The surgery time per vertebral body was 36.2 minutes, and the fluoroscopic time was 6.8 minutes. The average exposure dose per vertebral body was 1.46 mSv for the finger (70 ㎛ dose equivalent), 0.24 mSv for the lens of the eye (3 mm dose equivalent), 0.11 mSv for the neck (10 mm dose equivalent), and 0.03 mSv for the chest (10 mm dose equivalent) under the protective suit.The estimated cumulative radiation exposure dose of 23 cases of BKP was calculated to be 50.37 mSv for the fingers, 8.27 mSv for the lens, 3.91 mSv for the neck, and 1.15 mSv for the chest. Conclusion: It is important to know the exposure dose of orthopedic surgeons, implement measures for exposure reduction, and verify the safety of daily use of radiation during surgery and examination.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.803-815
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• 2021

전 세계의 고령 인구가 늘어남에 따라 방대한 인구수를 보유한 중국의 고령화 문제는 심각한 상황에 이르렀다. 이에 본 연구에서는 스마트 홈 케어의 CCRC의 모델을 제시하고자 한다. 이론 고찰과 사례분석을 통해 스마트 홈 케어의 CCRC의 7가지 적용 요소와 중국 스마트 홈 케어의 CCRC의 문제점을 도출하였다. 이를 기반으로 본 연구는 중국의 노후 현황과 미래 기술수요에 맞춘 스마트 홈 케어 CCRC의 7가지 적용 요소의 가치제안을 제시한다. 첫째, 생활환경 분위기를 개선하고 공간 환경의 쾌적함을 높인다. 둘째, 노인의 신체와 환경 안전을 중시한다. 셋째, 온라인 편의서비스를 제공한다. 넷째, 노인들의 신체 건강과 심리 건강을 보장한다. 다섯째, 돌발 상황이 발생했을 때 반응할 수 있는 효율을 높인다. 여섯째, 노인의 몸 상태와 주변 환경을 예측한다. 일곱째, 레저용 놀이기구를 증설한다. 이를 통해 고령자에게 안전하고 편안한 스마트 서비스 환경을 제공해 삶의 질 향상을 기대해본다.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.26-38
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• 2022

Purposes: We analyzed the profitability determinants of regional public hospitals during the entire period between 2010 and 2020 and the period before and after COVID-19. We intended to provide fundamental data for developing publicness evaluation index and task of establishing and expanding regional public hospitals. Methodology: The financial and non-financial information of the regional public hospitals were used as the main analysis data; The financial data was established by the Center for Public Healthcare Policy of National Medical Center, and the non-financial data by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. T-test and regression analysis were used. Findings: The results can be summarized in two. First, the main determinants of profitability of the regional public hospitals were appeared to be the total asset turnover rate and the labor cost rate. Second, during the COVID-19 pandemic in the regional public hospitals, the number of sickbeds, the number of isolation rooms, the total asset turnover rate and the labor cost rate appeared to be the factor worsening the profitability. Practical Implication: The results of this study suggests that the management of the regional public hospitals is not aiming for the profit making, but it performs the functions as the community healthcare safety net such as controlling infectious diseases.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2022

Objective: Male genital tract infections have been associated with infertility, and Escherichia coli has drawn increasing attention as an important bacterium in this context. This investigation aimed to characterize and compare the distributions of O-antigen serogroups of E. coli in the semen samples of fertile and infertile men. Methods: In this case-control study, semen samples were collected from 618 fertile and 1,535 infertile men. The E. coli-positive samples were evaluated in terms of concentration, morphology, viability, and motility parameters according to the World Health Organization 2010 guidelines. Finally, different serogroups of E. coli were identified by multiplex polymerase chain reaction targeting the O-antigen variations of the bacterium. Results: The prevalence of E. coli among fertile men was significantly higher than among infertile men (p<0.001). The sperm morphology, viability, and motility in the E. coli-positive fertile group were significantly higher than in the E. coli-positive infertile group (p<0.001). E. coli O6 was the most prevalent serogroup found in both groups. However, there was no significant difference in the frequency of different serogroups of E. coil between the two groups (p=0.55). Conclusion: Despite the higher prevalence of E. coli among fertile men, E. coli had more detrimental effects on semen parameters in infertile men. There was no significant difference in E. coli serogroups between the fertile and infertile groups.

• 한국노년학
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.85-105
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• 2021

본 연구는 활동적 노화의 관점을 적용하여 장기요양시설에서의 돌봄 유형에 관한 다양한 인식유형을 분석하는 데 목적을 둔다. 이를 위해 Q방법론을 적용하였다. WHO의 활동적 노화를 위한 건강, 안전, 참여 세 영역에서 장기요양시설의 돌봄에 관한 다양한 생각을 파악하기 위해 심층면접을 진행하였다. 면접조사에는 장기요양시설 거주 노인, 거주 노인의 성인자녀, 지역사회 거주 노인, 서비스 제공자, 장기요양 전문가 등 35명이 참여하였다. 451개의 Q모집단 중 63개의 Q표본을 추출하였으며, 최종 자료분석에는 43개의 P표본 자료가 활용되었다. QUANL 프로그램을 활용하여 자료를 분석한 결과, 3개의 요인구조(4개 유형)가 적합하며 이는 전체 변량의 30.15%를 설명하는 것으로 나타났다. 현재 장기요양시설의 돌봄은 보호 중심 돌봄(1유형), 참여 중심 돌봄(2유형), 의료연계 중심 돌봄(3유형), 인간 중심 돌봄(4유형)으로 유형화할 수 있다. 본 연구결과를 바탕으로 장기요양시설에서 돌봄의 질적 변화를 위한 제도적, 실천적 함의를 제시하였다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.204-214
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• 2022

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and types of the adverse events (AEs) associated with oral fluconazole and itraconazole and factors associated with specific types of AEs. Methods: We analyzed AEs reported by community pharmacies nationwide over 10 years using the Korea Adverse Event Reporting System database. Various AE terms were categorized into 18 types, and concomitant medications were classified by drug-drug interaction (DDI) severity. The relationship between the specific type of AE and age, sex, and number of concomitant medications was investigated using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 879 AE reports of fluconazole and 401 reports of itraconazole were analyzed; of these reports, 321 and 83 reports of fluconazole and itraconazole, respectively, described concomitant drug administration categorized as DDI severity of contraindicated or major. Women had a higher risk of psychiatric AEs associated with fluconazole use (OR, 1.587; p=0.042). Polypharmacy increased the risk for psychiatric AEs (OR, 3.598; p<0.001 for fluconazole and OR, 2.308; p=0.046 for itraconazole). In dermatologic AEs, the mean age of patients who received itraconazole was lower than that of patients who received fluconazole (46.3±16.8 vs. 54.9±15.4; p<0.001). Co-administration of fluconazole with 1-3 drugs increased the risk of neurological AEs (OR, 1.764; p=0.028). Conclusion: When using fluconazole and itraconazole, psychiatric AEs should be noted, particularly in women and in case of polypharmacy; moreover, when fluconazole is co-administered with other drugs, attention should be paid to the occurrence of neurological AEs.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2022

본 연구는 간호사가 지각하는 간호조직문화와 간호서비스의 질 간의 관계에서 직무열의의 매개효과를 확인하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구대상 및 자료수집은 2022년 6월 1일부터 6월 7일까지 수집하였으며 국내 포털사이트 내 간호사 대상 온라인 커뮤니티 통해 모집한 병원급 이상의 의료기관에서 근무하고 있는 간호사 215명을 대상으로 하였다. 연구결과 관계지향문화(Z=3.88, p<.001)와 업무지향문화(Z=3.16, p=.001)가 간호서비스의 질에 미치는 영향에 대해 직무열의가 완전매개 하는 것으로 나타났으며, 위계지향문화(Z=2.39, p=.017)가 간호서비스의 질에 미치는 영향에 대해 직무열의는 부분매개 하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 간호서비스의 질을 향상시키기 위해서 응급상황시 신속하고 정확한 대응이 필요한 간호업무 특성을 고려한 질서와 절차를 바탕으로 구성원들 간에는 신뢰관계를 형성할 수 있도록 하며 조직의 목표달성을 위해 효율적으로 업무를 수행하고자 하는 문화를 형성하여 직무열의를 함께 증진시키는 효율적인 간호조직 관리방안이 필요하겠다.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.292-301
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• 2023

Purpose: This study attempted to present a strategy to increase behavioral vaccination intention by identifying factors affecting parents' intention to have their children vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by applying the modified theory of planned behavior. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 146 parents of children aged 5 to 17 from August 1 to 30, 2022, and, as a result, 146 data were analyzed. The moderating effect of perceived behavioral control in the relationship between parents' attitude, subjective norms, and behavioral intention for children's COVID-19 vaccination was analyzed using the Process Macro (10,000 bootstrapping, 95% confidence interval), and a simple slope analysis was performed to identify differences by group. Results: The moderating effect of perceived behavioral control was statistically significant in the relationship between parent's attitude and subjective norms for COVID-19 vaccination and behavioral intention. In the simple slope analysis, the reinforcement effect was greatest when the level of perceived behavioral control was high. Conclusion: Since vaccination is most likely when recommended by healthcare providers, it is necessary to ensure that health education through community health experts or mass media can be effectively conducted. In particular, objective information on the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccinations for children, including monitoring of potential side-effects, should be actively reported.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2023

Objectives: Dental or maxillofacial emergencies are uncommon during pregnancy, but if they occur, they are challenging to treat due to potential risks. The mother should not be denied necessary medical or dental care because of pregnancy. The aim of the study is to observe outcomes of pregnancy in patients requiring emergency minor oral surgical procedures during gestation and to determine the safety of the pregnant woman undergoing the procedure and the fetus. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 52 pregnant women requiring emergency oral surgical procedures. A standard treatment protocol for treatment of specific entities was followed. Close monitoring and observation were the primary goal of treatment. All patients were followed postoperatively until complete recovery from the surgical procedures and then until birth of the baby. A control group of 52 healthy pregnant patients who did not require oral surgical procedures was considered for statistical analysis. The measurements to calculate observation were fetal loss (spontaneous abortion), preterm birth, low-birth weight, or incidence of any congenital anomalies in the baby and its association with surgical procedures. Results: No fetal loss occurred in any of the cases. However, four patients experienced preterm birth and seven neonates exhibited low birth weights. No congenital abnormalities were discovered. In one instance, a patient who underwent surgery for a mandibular symphysis fracture under general anesthesia in the 31st week of pregnancy experienced labor pain on the fourth postoperative day, requiring an emergency Caesarean section. Conclusion: The results of our study demonstrate that, compared to the control group, minor emergency surgeries performed during pregnancy have no discernible negative effects on the fetus. These procedures can safely be performed by adhering to our described protocols.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.9-13
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• 2023

Due to COVID-19, the non-face-to-face era has arrived, and telemedicine has become a demand of the times in the medical community. Accordingly, this study aims to present a way to supplement Korea's telemedicine policy by comparing and analyzing domestic telemedicine policy and China's telemedicine policy, and analyzing the success factors of Chinese telemedicine. Domestic and foreign literature was explored to compare and analyze telemedicine policy cases of Korean, Chinese. Domestic and foreign national legal databases and web DBs were used, and literature were restricted between 2009 and 2022. Prior to COVID-19, the scope of telemedicine was very narrow in Korea, and only some pilot projects were operated. After COVID-19, the scope of telemedicine temporarily expanded, but no specific policies or systems were prepared. On the other hand, in the case of China, related policy institutional discussions on telemedicine have been actively conducted since the past, and accordingly, specific scope of application and related management norms and systems have been prepared. For the development of telemedicine in Korea, it is necessary to supplement the definition of telemedicine, ensure the accuracy and safety of non-face-to-face care through telemedicine, and solve the concentration phenomenon of large hospitals through limited conditions for hospital-level medical institutions.