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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Pediatric Dentist (소아치과의사를 위한 심폐소생술과 소아고급생명구조술)

  • Kim, Jongbin
    • Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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    • v.44 no.2
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    • pp.243-255
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    • 2017
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency treatment that stimulates blood circulation and breathing when the function of the heart stops or stops breathing. CPR can be divided by basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS). BLS involves the use of chest compression to force the blood flow to the main organs, rescue breathing to improve the breathing to the respiratory failure patient and the use automated external defibrillator (AED). The categories of advanced life support include advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) for adult and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for children. In the treatment of dental care for children, which is extremely difficult to deal with, and for a variety of reasons, the use of sedation is considered to treat the children who are unlikely to cooperate with dentistry. This is why there is an increasing possibility of an emergency situation involving cardiac arrest. PALS includes the BLS, and it presents a systematic algorithm to treat respiratory failure, shock and cardiogenic cardiac arrest. In order to manage emergency situations in the pediatric dental clinic, respiratory support is most important. Therefore, mastering professional PALS, which includes respiratory care and core cases, particularly upper airway obstruction and respiratory depression caused by a respiratory control problem, would be highly desirable for a physician who treats pediatric dental patients. Regular training and renewal training every two years is necessary to be able to immediately implement professional skills in emergency situations.

The Effects of Life Events and Social Support in Pre-adulthood On Psychological Well-being in Mid Adulthood (중년기 성인의 심리적 복지감에 대한 성인기 이전 생활사건과 사회적 지지의 영향)

  • Kim, Yu-jeong;An, Jeong-shin
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.445-461
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to examine if there was difference of psychological well-being in mid adulthood on experience of life events and social support in pre-adulthood and the effects of life events and social support in pre-adulthood on psychological well-being in mid adulthood fromlife course perspective. The data came from 511 mid-life adults aged from 40 to 59. The main results were as follows: (1) middle aged who were experienced life events concerning school, parent, violence, and death in pre-adulthood showed lower psychological well-being than those who didn't experience life events in pre-adulthood. Psychological well-being of middle aged who received social support in emotional, material, and informational area in pre-adulthood was higher than one of the whom didn't receive social support in pre-adulthood. (2) the experienced life events concerning parent, violence, and death in pre-adulthood effect on psychological well-being in mid adulthood. Also, the received emotional support and informational support in pre-adulthood influence on psychological well-being in mid adulthood. And there were adjusting effects of life events concerning parent and received informational support in pre-adulthood on the psychological well-being in mid adulthood. These findings support life course perspective that past experiences have cumulative and interconnected effect and the individual life was closely connected with other people having meaningful relationships. Also, the intervention on psychological well-being requires not only prevent life events but augment social support that can protect after experience of life events. The intervention should suggest suitable and specific method on life events.

Differences in Clinical Professors' Work-Life Balance by Position in Medical Schools (의과대학 임상교수 직급에 따른 일과 삶의 균형 차이 )

  • Yu Ra Kim;Hwan Ho Lee;So Jung Yune
    • Korean Medical Education Review
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.45-54
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    • 2023
  • We investigated the work-life balance of clinical professors in charge of patient care, research, and education at medical schools and the demand for work-life balance support according to position (professor, associate professor, or assistant professor). In total, 163 clinical professors completed the consent form and participated in the study. They filled out an online survey consisting of questions about essential characteristics, a work-life balance test, stress, burnout, work-life satisfaction, and work-life balance support needs. We analyzed the results by analysis of variance and cross-tabulation using IBM SPSS ver. 23.0. Differences were found in work-life balance, stress, burnout, and satisfaction with life and work by position. The requirements for support for work-life balance also varied by professional status. Professors had a higher balance between life and work than associate professors or assistant professors. The specific requirements for work-life balance support were also slightly different for each position. Overall, there was a high demand for work process simplification and efficiency for work support, flexible working hours and sabbatical years for family and leisure, and career management consulting and training support for growth. Assistant professors and associate professors had a lower level of work-life balance than professors, as well as higher levels of stress and burnout. Professors' job satisfaction was also higher than that of the other groups. Based on the results of this study, we hope that a healthy work environment can be established through work-life balance support suitable for clinical professors' positions.

The Relationships among Satisfaction with Food-Related Life, Depression, Isolation, Social Support, and Overall Satisfaction of Life in Elderly South Koreans (재가 노인의 삶에서의 음식 만족도와 우울, 고독감, 사회적지지, 생활만족도와의 관계)

  • Seo, Sunhee;Cho, Misook;Kim, Yuri;Ahn, Jiyoon
    • Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.159-172
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    • 2013
  • Food is an essential component of good health and a high quality of life. This is especially true for the elderly, where health and quality of life can vary due to eating issues. This study attempts to measure the satisfaction with food-related life in the elderly of South Korea, while examining differences in social support, depression, isolation, and life satisfaction based on the level of satisfaction with food-related life. Data collection was conducted using one-on-one surveys from December 2011 to January 2012. A total of 390 elderly (aged 65 and over) who live in Korea participated in this study. The results showed that the satisfaction with food-related life was high (3.52 out of 5). The elderly who had company during a meal or a meal preparer showed a higher satisfaction with their food-related life. Social support was high (5.32 out of 7) and the feelings of isolation were low (3.85 out of 5). The average satisfaction with life was 4.42 out of 7, indicating a fair satisfaction with life, while the average depression score was relatively low (8.77 out of 26). In general, the elderly with a higher satisfaction with food-related life had a higher social support and overall satisfaction with their life. On the other hand, the elderly with a lower satisfaction with food-related life generally reported higher levels of depression and isolation. A positive correlation was observed between satisfaction with food-related life, social support, and satisfaction of life, while a negative correlation was found between satisfaction with food-related life, isolation, and depression. The results of this study indicate that managing the satisfaction with food-related life is an important component of mental health in the elderly.

Validation of a Path Model for Adolescents' Suicidal Ideation (청소년의 자살생각 경로모형 분석)

  • Park, Yeong Sook;Kwon, Yunhee
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.255-263
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: This study examined the fitness of a path model for the relationship among daily life stress, problem of life, social support, depression, and suicidal ideation in adolescents. Methods: The subjects consisted of 247 adolescents. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires. The data were analyzed by the SPSS and AMOS programs. Results: Daily life stress, problem of life, social support, and depression showed direct effects on suicidal ideation in adolescents, while daily life stress and problem of life showed indirect effects on suicidal ideation in adolescents. Daily life stress and problem of life showed direct effects on social support and depression in adolescents. The hypothetical path model of adolescents' suicidal ideation was proven correct. Conclusion: Based on the outcomes of this study, it is necessary to design an intervention program that emphasizes the reduction of daily life stress, problem of life, depression and enhancement social support in order to prevention adolescents' suicidal ideation.

Social Support, Quality of Life, and the Impact of Social Support on Quality of Life Among Medicaid Recipient with Chronic Illness (만성질환을 가진 의료급여 수급권자의 사회적 지원과 삶의 질: 성별, 질환별, 거주지역별 비교)

  • Lee, Ick-Seop;Hong, Young-Su
    • Korean Journal of Social Welfare
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    • v.57 no.2
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    • pp.71-92
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    • 2005
  • This study investigated social support, quality of life, and the impact of social support on quality of life among medicaid recipient with chronic illness such as hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, and stroke in Dec, 2003(N=221). Subjects were collected using stratified sampling by sex, age, diagnosis, and domicile on national data from National Health Insurance Corporation. Descriptive analysis and regression were performed. Results showed social support and quality of life was very low and social support was different in diagnosis and domicile, and social support, especially emotional support from family members, positively impacted on quality of life. The relationship of the two variables showed the differences in sex, diagnosis and domicile. This study will be used as theoretical bases for enhancing social support and quality of life among medicaid recipient with chronic illness.

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The Influence of Family Aggregation with Disabilities on Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Effect of Caregiving Burden (장애가족 가족응집성이 삶 만족에 미치는 영향: 부양부담 매개효과)

  • Shin, Kyung-An
    • Journal of Industrial Convergence
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.97-105
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of family cohesion and burden of support on life satisfaction of disabled families and ultimately support the satisfied life of disabled families. The study investigated the factors that influence the life satisfaction of the disabled family through a questionnaire survey as a disabled family caring for a disabled family. As a result of the study, life satisfaction of families with disabilities was as low as 2.278 on a 5-point scale, and the burden of support was 3.432, indicating that they felt a relatively high burden of support. However, family cohesion was relatively good at 3.664, showing that support to lower the burden of support was needed to increase life satisfaction. Based on these findings, the researcher makes the following suggestions to increase the life satisfaction of disabled families. First, the need for support to alleviate the burden of caregivers for the disabled. Second, expanding support for people with disabilities receiving care. Third, there is a need to strengthen support for families with disabilities. However, as this study was conducted centered on Gyeonggi-do, there is a need for follow-up research as the study has limitations.

Basic Life Support for Cardiac Arrest during Dental Treatment (치과진료 시 발생한 심정지에서 기본생명구조술)

  • Seo, Kwang-Suk
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.53 no.8
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    • pp.522-529
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    • 2015
  • Cardiac arrest can occur in dental clinics. All dental professionals should be trained to deal with emergency situations that is threatening life. Dental professionals should be familiar with the protocol which include basic life support, advanced life support and specific drugs to be administered in emergencies. Emergency can occur in any dental office without any warnings. Further, it has been noted in recent times there is an increase in a number of medico-legal cases due to rise in a number of death in the dental chair. This review article aims at briefing the basic life support required to manage the medical emergency having life-threatening potential.

Analysis of the Hope and Influencing Factors in Hemodialysis Patients (혈액투석환자의 희망정도와 영향요인)

  • Park Ho Ran;Park Sun Nam;Lee Jong Eun
    • Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.314-323
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of hope and the influencing factors on the hope in the hemodialysis patients. The subjects of this study consisted 101 patients who had received hemodialysis In two hospitals affiliated with Catholic University from June to August, 2000. The instruments used for the study were the Hope scale by Miller(1998) and Quality of life scale, Self esteem scale and Social support scale. Cronbach's $\alpha$ of measurement tools used in the study were 0.93 for the hope, 0.96 for quality of life, 0.78 for self-esteem and 0.92 for the social support. The data were analyzed by mean, t-test, ANOVA. Scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficients and Stepwise multiple regression using the SAS program. The results were as follows; 1. Out of a score of 164 the mean score of the hope was $107.3\pm16.7$. The mean quality of life score was 102.5 out of 160. The scores concerning social support turned out to have a mean of 67.8 out of 100. The levels concerning self-esteem and self respect had a mean of 25.1 out of 40. 2. There was a positive relation between the quality of life and social support. Furthermore, the hope level was proportional to factors such as quality of life and social support. 3. Social support accounted for $32\%$ of influential variable on the hope. If transportation way to the hospital and quality of life were added. the total predictors explained $45\%$. The results suggested that the hope levels of hemodialysis patients were influenced by their social support and quality of life. Therefore nurses are encouraged to elevate the levels of patients' hope by using the social support and quality of life in caring the patients receiving hemodyalysis.

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A Study on the Correlation among Family Life Events Stress, Family Functioning and Social Support of the Wives who Reside in Some Area (일 지역 주부의 가족 생활사건 스트레스, 가족기능 및 사회적 지지의 관계)

  • Kwon, Su-Ja
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.696-704
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    • 2001
  • Purpose: This study was to investigate the family life events stress and family functioning and social support of wives, and to find out the correlation among these variables. Method: The subjects were 263 wives who participated voluntarily in the questionnaire. The instrument used in this study comprised family life events stress, family functioning and social support instruments, and the data were collected from Sep.10 to Sep. 29 with self-administered questionnaires. We analyzed the data using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, t-test and ANOVA with SPSS win. Results: 1) The mean score of family life events stress was 25.8, family functioning was 47.2, and social support was 43.4(4 point scale), 2) The rate of correlation between family life events stress and family functioning was (r=-.18), that between family life events stress and social support was (r=-.26), and that between family functioning and social support was (r=0.46). 3) The mean score of family life events stress by general characteristics was significant in age, religion and family type. The mean score of family functioning by general characteristics was significant in education. The mean score of social support by general characteristics was not significant. Conclusion: Considering the results above, we can recognize that there are close relations among family life events stress, family functioning and social support. Although the correlation coefficient is somewhat different, these three variables are very significant for wives.

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