• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.971-980
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• 2023

기존의 산업현장에서 안전사고 및 산업재해들이 끊임없이 발생하고 있다. 또한, 근로자의 육체적·정신적 피로로 인해 안전사고가 발생할 확률이 높아지고 있다. 이에 따라, 근로자의 안전을 위해 체계적인 관리 및 다양한 시스템의 도입이 요구되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 산업현장에서 생체정보를 이용한 출입 관리 시스템의 개발로 근로자의 효율적인 건강관리, 출입통제관리 기능 개발을 수행한다. 출입통제를 위해 얼굴인식을 통해 근로자를 확인하고, 건강상태 유무는 홍채인식을 통해 판별한다. 근로자의 홍채 및 눈의 충혈 상태를 통해 건강이상 징후를 진단하여 정확도를 높이고 보다 효율적인 관리 시스템의 개발을 목표로 한다. 최종적으로 개발 내용은 현장 출입관리 시스템, 관리자용 출입통제 프로그램, 사용자 건강이상 징후 진단을 위한 진단하는 메인 서버 시스템으로 구성된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.139-142
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• 2015

Background: Healthcare workers' practices regarding hepatitis B have an important effect on the control of this problem in workplaces. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was used to investigate the role of knowledge, cues to action, and risk perceptions as predictors of preventive behavioral intentions for hepatitis B among healthcare works in Broujen, Iran (n = 150). History of hepatitis B vaccination, hepatitis B surface antigen test, and demographic characteristics were investigated. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were established. Results: Those who had a history of hepatitis B surface antigen test had a statistically significant higher level of risk perceptions ($30.89{\pm}4.08$ vs. $28.41{\pm}3.93$, p < 0.01) and preventive behavioral intentions ($5.05{\pm}1.43$ vs. $4.45{\pm}1.29$, p < 0.01). The mean score of cues to action was significantly correlated with age and work history (r = 0.20, p = 0.02 and r = 0.19, p = 0.02). Preventive behavioral intentions were significantly correlated with cues to action and risk perceptions but not with knowledge level. Cognitional factors were responsible for a 17% change in observed variance of preventive behavioral intentions, which was statistically significant. Conclusion: Risk perceptions were the most important determinant of preventive behavioral intentions for hepatitis B among health personnel; thus, emphasizing risk perceptions is recommended in educational programs aimed at increasing health personnel's practices regarding hepatitis B.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2010

We evaluated the performance of a novel screening test, PBP2a MRSA rapid kit (Dinona Inc., Iksan, Korea), for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) based on a immunochromatographic assay. The test is able to detect penicillin-binding protein 2a (PBP2a) using the nasal specimens from health care workers. The nasal specimens were obtained from 69 healthcare workers and were incubated in enrichment broth followed eight hours incubatin in BHI with cefoxitin $4{\mu}g/mL$. These broth were tested by PBP2a Rapid Kit. The enrichment broths were also directly tested for tube coagulase using the conventional identification method. 19 of 22 MRSA showed positive results by PBP2a rapid test and direct coagulase test (the sensitivity for detection of MRSA, 86.36%). While, 8 of 47 non-MRSA showed false positive results for the two tests. All of the 8 non-MRSA which showed false positive were co-colonizing isolates with MRCNS and MSSA. In addition, 46 of 49 methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) showed positive results for PBP2a MRSA rapid kit (the sensitivity for detection of MRS, 93.8%), and all of 20 non-MRS showed negative results (specificity, 100%). The combination of PBP2a MRSA rapid kit and direct coagulase test showed the good sensitivity for detection of MRSA from anterior nares but frequently showed false positive results from the co-colonizing carrier with MRCNS and MSSA.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.231-249
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• 2018

본 연구 목적은 종합병원 의료종사자 감염관리 표준주의에 대한 지식, 태도, 안전환경 및 인지도가 표준주의 수행도에 미치는 영향요인 분석으로 연구방법은 서술적 조사연구이며 대상은 종합병원 의료종사자 262명으로 표준주의에 대한 지식, 태도, 안전환경, 인지도 및 수행도를 측정하는 설문지를 이용하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS 프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, Multiple regression으로 분석하였다. 연구결과 표준주의에 대한 수행도는 태도(r=.18, p=.003), 안전환경(r=.42, p<.001), 인지도(r=.63, p<.001)와 양의 상관관계로 나타났으며 다중회귀분석 결과, 표준주의 수행도에 영향을 미치는 요인은 인지도(${\beta}=0.57$)와 안전환경(${\beta}=0.31$)이었다. 따라서 표준주의 수행 향상을 위해 인지도와 안전환경을 향상시키고 직종별 특성을 고려한 차별화된 감염관리 교육프로그램과 모니터링이 요구된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.273-281
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• 2011

Objectives: Studies examining healthcare workers' exposure to antineoplastic drugs have focused on the drug preparation or drug administration areas. However, such an approach has probably underestimated the overall exposure risk as the drugs need to be delivered to the facility, transported internally and then disposed. The objective of this study is to determine whether drug contamination occurs throughout a facility and, simultaneously, to identify those job categories that are potentially exposed. Methods: This was a multi-site study based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Interviews were conducted to determine the departments where the drugs travel. Subsequent site observations were performed to ascertain those surfaces which frequently came into contact with antineoplastic drugs and to determine the job categories which are likely to contact these surfaces. Wipe samples were collected to quantify surface contamination. Results: Surface contamination was found in all six stages of the hospital medication system. Job categories consistently found to be at risk of exposure were nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy receivers. Up to 11 job categories per site may be at risk of exposure at some point during the hospital medication system. Conclusion: We found drug contamination on select surfaces at every stage of the medication system, which indicates the existence of an exposure potential throughout the facility. Our results suggest that a broader range of workers are potentially exposed than has been previously examined. These results will allow us to develop a more inclusive exposure assessment encompassing all healthcare workers that are at risk throughout the hospital medication system.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.172-179
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• 2018

Background: Insufficient training in infection control and occupational health among healthcare workers (HCWs) in countries with high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) burdens requires attention. We examined the effectiveness of a 1-year Certificate Program in Occupational Health and Infection Control conducted in Free State Province, South Africa in an international partnership to empower HCWs to become change agents to promote workplace-based HIV and TB prevention. Methods: Questionnaires assessing reactions to the program and Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Practices were collected pre-, mid-, and postprogram. Individual interviews, group project evaluations, and participant observation were also conducted. Quantitative data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Qualitative data were thematically coded and analyzed using the Kirkpatrick framework. Results: Participants recruited (n = 32) were mostly female (81%) and nurses (56%). Pre-to-post-program mean scores improved in knowledge (+12%, p = 0.002) and skills/practices (+14%, p = 0.002). Preprogram attitude scores were high but did not change. Participants felt empowered and demonstrated attitudinal improvements regarding HIV, TB, infection control, and occupational health. Successful projects were indeed implemented. However, participants encountered considerable difficulties in trying to sustain improvement, due largely to lack of pre-existing knowledge and experience, combined with inadequate staffing and insufficient management support. Conclusion: Training is essential to strengthen HCWs' occupational health and infection control knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices, and workplace-based training programs such as this can yield impressive results. However, the considerable mentorship resources required for such programs and the substantial infrastructural supports needed for implementation and sustainability of improvements in settings without pre-existing experience in such endeavors should not be underestimated.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.364-371
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• 2022

Background: Respiratory masks can provide healthcare workers with protection from biological hazards when they have good performance. There is a direct relationship between the visual specifications of a mask and its efficacy; thus, the aim of this study was to develop tools for qualitative assessment of the performance of masks used by healthcare workers. Methods: A mixed-methods design was used to develop a qualitative assessment tool for medical face masks (MFM) and particle filtering half masks (PFHM). The development of domains and items was undertaken using observation and interviews, the opinions of an expert panel, and a review of texts and international standards. The second phase evaluated the psychometric properties of tools. Finally, the validated Mask Qualitative Assessment Tools (MQAT) were used to assess six samples from 10 brands of the two types of masks. Results: MQAT-MFM and MQAT-PHFM shared 42 items across seven domains: "cleanliness," "design," "marking, labeling and packaging," "mask layers," "mask strap," "materials and construction," and "nose clip." MQAT-MFM included one additional item. MQAT-PHFM included another nine items associated with an eighth "Practical Performance" domain, and the valve version had another additional "Exhalation Valve" domain and six items. The evaluation indicated 80% compliance for MFM and 71% compliance for PFHM. "Marking, labeling and packaging" and "Layers" were associated with the least compliance in both types of masks and should be checked carefully for defining mask quality. Conclusion: MQAT can be used for immediate screening and initial assessment of MFM and PHFM through appearance, simple tools, and visual inspection.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.33-49
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• 2015

Objectives : This study was conducted to measure the effects of healthcare accreditation (HA) on the changes in infection control (IC). Methods : Questionnaires were e-mailed to 60 hospitals from 23 October to 23 December, 2011. Data were analyzed by SPSS 12.0. Results : Finally 50 hospitals (83.0%) were enrolled in the study: Seoul area (40.0%), tertiary (76.0%), and >500 beds (98.0%). Nine hospitals (18.0%) had a full time infection control nurse[ICN] with 300 beds. Among various factors, ICN (36.0%), hospital facilities (66.0%), instruments (32.0%) and supplies (88.0%) all improved. Hand hygiene increased (53.1% vs 83.2%, p<.001), but it was continued only in 34.1% of hospitals. Healthcare-associated infection (68.4%), multi drug resistant organisms (42.1%) and outbreaks (26.3%) decreased. Reasons for difficulties in satisfying the HA standards were inadequate support which included hospital facilities, instruments, budget, and a shortage of ICNs and healthcare workers (HCWs). Conclusions : HA had effects on the IC, but they were transient. Staffing in ICN and HCW staffing, hospital facilities, instruments, and supplies all need to be improved.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.133-135
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• 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in movement restrictions being instituted globally and the cessation of work at many workplaces. However, during this period, essential services such as healthcare, law enforcement, and critical production and supply chain operations have been required to continue to function. In Singapore, measures were put in place to protect the workers from infection at the workplace, as well as to preserve the operational capability of the essential service in a COVID-19 pandemic environment. This paper critically analyses the measures that were implemented and discusses the extension to broader general industry.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.659-669
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• 2016

본 연구는 QI부서 근무자들의 의료기관인증제관련 인식이 직무스트레스 및 이직의도에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위해 시도된 서술적 조사연구이다. 연구기간은 2016년 6월1일부터 2016년 6월15일까지 이루어졌으며, 조사대상자는 의료기관 인증평가에 참여한 경험이 있는 QI부서 근무자 154명이다. 자료분석은 SPSS Win 21.0 프로그램을 이용하였고 영역별 분석은 평균과 표준편차, t-test와 ANOVA, 다중회귀분석으로 하였다. 연구결과에서 의료기관인증제에 대한 QI부서 근무자들의 인식은 5점 만점에 3.35점, 직무스트레스는 3.66점, 이직의도는 3.32점으로 나타났으며, 일반적 특성에 따른 의료기관인증제에 대한 인식도는 성별, 연령, QI부서 근무기간, 직위, 직무 만족도에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었다. 직무스트레스는 직위에서 유의한 차이가 나타났으며, 이직의도는 연령, QI부서 근무기간, 직위, 직무만족도에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 의료기관인증제에 대한 인식과 직무 스트레스간의 관계는 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보인 반면 이직의도는 유의한 음의 상관관계를 보였다. 따라서 조사대상자의 의료기관인증제 관련 인식이 높을수록 직무스트레스는 높아지고, 이직의도는 감소하였으나 직위와 연령이 낮은 군과 QI부서 근무기간이 10년이상인 군, 직무만족도가 낮은 군일수록 이직의도에서 더 큰 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로 QI부서 일부 근무자들의 이직의도를 낮추고, 직무 스트레스를 감소시키기 위해서는 업무 부담감을 줄이고 다양한 지원을 위한 노력이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.