• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.277-286
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• 2023

Backgrounds/Aims: To study histopathological changes in gall bladder mucosa in cholelithiasis patients, and analyse their relation to the number and size of gallstones. These findings were evaluated in the context of age distribution of the study population. Methods: One hundred cases of cholecystectomy were part of the study, which was conducted in collaboration with the pathology department. The time period of the study was January 2020 to June 2021. Results: Maximum cases had multiple stones (69.0%), while one third cases (31.0%) had solitary stones. While initial univariate analysis showed age (odds ratio [OR], 6.882; p = 0.043), gallstone number (OR, 9.1; p = 0.050), gallstone size (OR, 17.111; p = 0.013), and duration of symptom (OR, 34.125; p = 0.001) to be significant risk factors associated with gallbladder carcinoma, multivariate analysis found none of these variables to be significant. However, conditional multivariate analysis for the duration of symptom (p = 0.008; OR, 21.118) yielded significant p-value. With histopathological diagnoses, 5% of cases had gallbladder cancer. Conclusions: This study shed light on the rising incidence of cholelithiasis in the young population and the high rate of gallbladder carcinoma in Punjab, India. Although gall stone characteristics (size, number) and patient age appeared to be significant risk factors when their individual relation with gallbladder carcinoma was studied, multivariate analysis, could not prove that. Conditional multivariate analysis showed the duration of symptom to be the only significant risk factor associated with gallbladder carcinoma. Further research with larger sample size is needed to study the rising incidence of gallbladder carcinoma, and the risk factors associated with it.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권19호
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• pp.8229-8237
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• 2014

Background: Organized cervical screening has decreased the incidence of cervical cancer. However, screening strategies vary in different countries. Objectives: We performed a systematic review to evaluate the economic aspects of different screening methods. Materials and Methods: We searched databases and then data were abstracted from each study. We evaluated articles based on different types of screening tests as well as screening age and intervals, and using incremental cost effectiveness ratio via calculating quality adjusted life years (QALY), or life years gained (LYG) per cost. We compared the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of each study using GDP per capita. Furthermore, we compared national guidelines with recommendations of cost-effectiveness studies in different countries. Results: A total of 21 articles met our criteria, of which 19 studies showed that HPV DNA testing, 13 suggested an age of 30 years or more, and 10 papers concluded that at least a 5-year or longer interval were the most cost-effective strategies. In some countries, the national guidelines did not match the recommendations of the cost-effectiveness studies. Conclusions: HPV testing, starting at age 30 years or older and repeated at 5-year or longer intervals, is the most cost-effective strategy in any setting. Closer collaboration with health economists is required during guideline development.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.477-486
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• 2020

Objectives : Due to recent developments and the wide application of percutaneous transforaminal discectomy (PTED) in China, we herein compare its clinical effects with microendoscopic discectomy (MED) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation in terms of recurrence and revision rates. Methods : Six databases, namely, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Ovid, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang, were searched by computer. The literature was screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the quality of the included literature was evaluated. After extracting the data from the papers, Review Manager 5.2 software (Cochrane Collaboration, Oxford, UK) was applied to analyze these data. Finally, sensitivity and publication bias analyses of the results were conducted. Results : A total of 12 studies consisting of 2400 patients were included in this meta-analysis. A comparison of PTED with MED revealed higher postoperative recurrence and postoperative revision rates for PTED (odds ratio [OR] recurrence, 1.60; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01 to 2.53; p=0.05 and OR revision, 1.77; 95% CI, 1.18 to 2.64, p=0.006). Conclusion : PTED has a number of advantages because it is a minimally invasive surgery, but its recurrence and revision rates are higher than MED. Therefore, MED should not be completely replaced by PTED.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.3-12
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• 2020

Neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) has a significant negative impact on the patients' quality of life. The objective of this systematic review is to examine the safety and efficacy of pregabalin (PGB) and gabapentin (GBP) in the treatment of neuropathic pain due to SCI. PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, and the Web of Science were searched up to December 2018. The reference lists of key and review studies were reviewed for additional citations. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration's tools for assessing the risk of bias. A meta-analysis was performed for primary and secondary outcomes. Eight studies were eligible for inclusion. Meta-analysis of PGB vs. placebo showed that PGB was effective for neuropathic pain (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.40; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.78, -0.01), anxiety (MD = -0.68; 95% CI: -0.77, -0.59), depression (mean difference [MD] = -0.99; 95% CI: -1.08, -0.89), and sleep interference (MD = -1.08; 95% CI: -1.13, -1.02). Also, GBP was more effective than a placebo for reducing pain. No significant difference was observed between the efficacy of the two drugs (MD = -0.37; 95% CI: -1.67, 0.93). There was no significant difference between the two drugs for discontinuation due to adverse events (risk ratio = 3.00; 95% CI: 0.81, 11.15). PGB and GBP were effective vs. placebos in decreasing neuropathic pain after SCI. Also, there was no significant difference between the two drugs for decreasing pain and adverse events.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.39-54
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the nationwide intention to delegate clinical practice of medical specialists in accordance with the enactment of the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses (APNs). Methods: Data were collected from October to December 2021 using Google Surveys. In total, 147 medical specialists from 12 provinces responded to the survey. The survey questionnaire was categorized into four legislative draft duties, according to the scope of practice (a total of 41 tasks): Twenty-nine tasks on treatments, injects, etc., performed under the guidance of a physician and other activities necessary for medical treatment (treatment domain); two tasks on collaboration and coordination; six tasks on education, counseling, and quality improvement; four regarding other necessary tasks. Participants were asked whether they were willing to delegate the tasks to APN. Results: The intention to delegate tasks to APN was higher for non-invasive tasks such as blood sampling (97.3%) or simple dressing (96.6%). Invasive tasks such as endotracheal tube insertion (10.2%), sampling: bone marrow biopsy & aspiration (23.8%) showed low intention to delegate in the treatment domain. Participants who were older, male, and had more work careers with APN, showed a higher intention to delegate tasks. Conclusion: To prevent confusion in the clinical setting, a clear agreement on the scope of APN practice as APN delegated by physicians should be established. Based on this study, legal practices that APN can perform legally should be established.

• 의료법학
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.125-151
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• 2015

우리는 한방과 양방의 이원화적 의료체계를 가지고 있다. 한방의료와 양방의료는 학문적 원리, 진단이나 치료방법 등에서 서로 차이가 나며 이를 한방의료와 양방의료의 상위성(相違性)이라 부를 수 있다. 한 양방 의료행위의 구별기준으로는 학문적 기준, 진단방법, 치료방법 등이 있고, 양방의료행위에 비하여 한방의료행위는 침습성이 낮고, 체질성을 보다 중시하며, 높은 재량성을 지닌다는 특성이 있다. 한 양방 의료사이에서 분업적 관계가 이루어질 때 양자의 관계는 종속적 관계가 아니라 상호 동등한 관계로 보는 것이 타당하며 기본적으로 이들의 관계는 상호 분리적 독립적인 관계로 볼 수 있으므로 수평적 분업관계로 보아야 한다. 수평적 분업이라면 신뢰의 원칙이 적용이 가능하나 양자의 상위성으로 인하여 이의 적용은 제한적이며, 이 경우는 양방의료 내의 각 과들 간의 의료분업이 이루어질 때의 신뢰원칙의 적용과는 다르게 생각할 필요가 있다. 이때의 신뢰원칙의 적용은 양자 간의 업무분담의 범위, 분업이 이루어지는 의료기관들의 형태 그리고 어떠한 방법으로 진단하는가의 여부에 따라 판단할 필요가 있다. 양방에서 진단을 맡고 한방에서 치료를 맡는 형태의 분업에서 이때 양방의 진단을 의료기기를 이용한 진단과 그렇지 아니한 진단으로 나누어 신뢰원칙의 적용여부를 살필 수 있는데, 한방에서는 진단하기 어려운 것으로서 양방의 의료기기를 이용한 진단결과에 대해서는 한의사가 이를 신뢰할 수 있다. 이 경우 한 양방 의료 간의 상위성으로 인하여 양방의 진단결과에 대하여 한의사는 한방적 관점에서 환자에 대한 증세를 확인할 진단의 주의의무가 있으나, 후자의 경우와는 달리 전자의 경우의 한의사의 진단의 주의의무의 의미는 한의사가 양방의 진단결과를 신뢰하여 이를 인지한 채 다만 치료를 위하여 환자의 증세를 파악한다는 것이다. 한편, 양방의 진단과실에 대하여 치료를 맡은 한의사도 한 양방 간의 상위성으로 인하여 그 진단과실의 책임이 문제될 수 있는데, 이 경우 한의사에게 형사적으로는 진단과실에 대한 책임을 묻기 어려울 것이다.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.105-113
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) reports on communication clarity and nurse-physician collaborative relationships. Methods: SBAR forms in one group were measured at baseline, at 2 weeks, and at 4 weeks postintervention. The subjects were 30 nurses who worked in a general ward of a general hospital in B city, Korea. A 45-minute SBAR education was provided to all subjects. Data was collected between September to October 2015. The collected data was analyzed using a repeated measure ANOVA. Results: After SBAR reports, levels of nurse's communication clarity and nurse-physician collaborative relationships were significantly higher than levels before SBAR reports. Conclusion: SBAR reports improved the communication clarity and nurse-physician collaborative relationships. It is recommended to use a lot of SBAR in clinical practice.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.41-56
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• 2013

Objectives: This article reviewed researches on intersectoral partnership of school health programs to suggest importance, current status and development plan of those. Methods: Domestic research papers were screened though Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), Koreanstudies Information Service System (KISS), Medical Library Information System (MEDLIS), Korean Medical Database (KMbase), and digital national assembly library. International papers were searched mainly via Pubmed. Results: Since intersectoral partnership is effective, comprehensive and universal approach for school health programs, many collaborative programs are universally progressing in various domain including smoking, alcohol, mental health and sexual behavior. On the other hand, intersectoral partnership of school health programs in Korea is still in the beginning stage, and there are few intersectoral partnerships. Moreover, there are several limitations including top-down approach, passive participation and lack of studies on the effect of intersectoral partnership. However, intersectoral partnerships in school health program including tuberculosis control system in school or WEE project are in progress, so it is worth looking forward in the future. Conclusions: To achieve successful intersectoral partnership in school health programs, appropriate partnership guideline for Korean society, policy support, active participation and improvement of consciousness in community stakeholders are needed.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.143-156
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• 2008

그리드 기반의 PACS는 원격의 PACS 간 의료 이미지 데이터 전송 및 협업, 원격진단, 가상병원과 같은 향상된 의료정보서비스 제공을 가능하게 한다. 본 논문에서는 Grid-PACS를 구현하여 지금까지 PACS에서 요구되어 왔던 스토리지의 안전성과 확장성을 보장하기 위한 가상 대용량 스토리지를 구현하였다. 대용량의 작업처리가 가능한 그리드 기반 서비스 시스템은 기존의 PACS에서 제공하는 파일 전송 방식보다 안정되고 전송 시간 측면에서 향상된 성능을 보였다. 본 연구 결과는 병원간 PACS 데이터 관리 및 전송에 있어서 효율성을 제고할 수 있는 분야에 적용 가능하다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2006

Throughout the century, based on the precedent set by Flexner in the United States, almost every subsequent report on the reform of medical education has pointed out the need for more prevention-oriented teaching in the curriculum. This has been particularly so in countries like Korea where the basic public health services have been so important for the improvement of health of the people. And, in fact, preventive medicine and public health have contributed a great deal to the prevention of communicable diseases and prolongation of life expectancy. Recently, however, along with the educational reform that emphasizing the interdisciplinary teaching, integration of basic science and clinical education, and centralization of responsibility for the medical education curriculum, concerns are being voiced by preventive medicine educators. These concerns are primarily centered around the fear that the implementation of interdisciplinary, centrally administered courses would result in a weakening of content and teaching expertise as well as a loss of departmental power and control. This paper foresees that preventive medicine and public health will be more important in Korea in the future and proposes that preventive medicine educators will have to step forward and turn the challenges of curricula restructuring into opportunities to expand the role of preventive medicine in the curricula of their institutions.