• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.87-95
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• 2015

목 적 : 안와 주변 방사선 치료 시 수정체 피폭선량감소를 위하여 사용된 2차 차폐 block의 유용성을 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : Human phantom(Alderson Rando Phantom, The Phantom Laboratory, USA)을 사용하여 CT(Somatom Definition AS, Siemens, Germany) 모의촬영 후 전산화치료계획시스템(Pinnacle, PHILIPS, USA)을 통해 실제 치료와 유사한 IMRT치료계획을 실시하였다. 2차 차폐를 위하여 두께 3mm 지름 25 mm의 납판과 3 mm tungsten eye-shield block(Extra small size, Radiation Products Design, Inc, USA)를 사용하였으며, TPS(Treatment Planning System) 상의 lens dose와 모의치료 상의 lens dose를 OSLD로 측정 비교하였다. 또한, 5 cm 두께의 acrylic phantom에 동일한 조건의 2차 차폐물인 3 mm 납판과 tungsten eye-shield block을 사용하여 200 MU(6 MV, SPD(Source to Phantom Distance)=100 cm, $F{\cdot}S\;5{\times}5cm$)를 조사 및 측정하였으며, 조사야 밖의 누설선 및 투과방사선 영향을 제한시키고자 8 cm 납블럭(O.S.B: Outside Scatter Block)을 적용하여 위와 동일한 실험을 시행하였다. 조사야로부터 1 cm 이격하여 phantom 끝 옆면에 OSLD(Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeter)를 부착하였고, eyelid의 두께에 해당하는 bolus 3 mm를 적용하였다. 결 과 : human phantom을 이용하여 IMRT 치료계획 상의 Lens dose와 실 측정치는 각각 315.9, 216.7 cGy가 측정되었고, 3 mm 납판과 tungsten eye-shield block으로 2차 차폐 후 각각 234.3, 224.1 cGy가 측정되었다. acrylic phantom을 이용한 실험 결과는 no block, 3 mm 납판, tungsten eye-shield block을 사용했을 때 5.24, 5.42, 5.39 cGy가 측정되었으며, 조사야 밖에 O.S.B를 적용하여 no block, 3 mm 납판, tungsten eye-shield block을 실험한 결과 각각 1.79, 2.00, 2.02 cGy가 측정되었다. 결 론 : 광자선 조사 시 critical organ을 보호하기 위하여 2차 차폐를 적용할 시에는 field 외부일지라도 헤드 누설방사선 및 collimator & MLC 투과방사선이 존재하므로 치료부위와 beam 방향에 따라 금속과 같은 높은 원자번호의 차폐물질이 critical organ근처에 있다면 선량 증가의 원인이 될 수 있다는 사실을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 피폭선량 감소를 위한 2차 차폐의 시도는 분명 의미가 있었으나 미 검증된 시도는 오히려 역효과를 가져올 수 있다는 사실을 인지하여 QA를 통해 목적에 부합하는 결과가 나오는지를 사전에 알아보아야 할 것이다.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.86-97
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• 1997

Background : It is a primary goal for hospital personnel to improve the quality of patient care. In Korea the concept of quality assurance has been spread over the last five years. Many hospitals have implemented quality assurance programs that fit their own philosophy and needs. As a result, they are supposed to have different experiences and attitudes toward quality assurance. To investigate their diversity will be helpful to have a direction to the future and to enhance the quality assurance activities in Korean hospitals. Objectives : The aim of this study is to obtain information about hospital personnel's attitude and opinion toward quality assurance in hospitals. Methods : A questionnaire was developed which consisted of five parts; the general characteristics of respondent, the concepts of quality assurance, need for quality assurance program, current status of quality improvement activities, and participation in programs. Using the registry of Korean hospitals, 102 hospitals with more than 400 beds were selected. Questionnaires were mailed to hospital staffs of each hospital; top managers, clinical department heads, registered nurses, medical recorders, and administrators. Results : Of 2038 questionnaires sent, 877 were returned, giving response rate of 44%. Most respondents(70%) regarded quality assurance as efforts to provide patient with care in highest quality and to improve effectiveness or resource utilization. Ninety-nine percent of respondents agreed to need for quality assurance in their hospitals. There were current quality improvement programs implemented in the department of 553 respondents(62%), and most of the(85%) have participated in at least one program. Lack of motivation was pointed out as a barrier to implement the programs. Conclusion : Although most respondents have known of the concept and need for quality assurance, this study suggests that education and motivation of hospital personnel be needed to activate the quality assurance programs in hospitals.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2011

Purpose: Recently, social interest in an organized trauma system for the treatment of patients has been increasing in government and academia and the establishment of trauma center is being considered across the country. However, establishing such a system has not been easy in Korea, because enormous experiences and resources are necessary. The objectives of this study were (1) to estimate a trauma patient's demands during the course of treatment and (2) to provide appropriate direction for trauma centers to be established in Korea. Methods: The records of 207 patients who were admitted to the Department of Trauma Surgery in Ajou University Medical Center due to trauma were retrospectively reviewed for a 1 year period from March 2010 to February 2011. Patients were reviewed for general characteristics, number of hospital days, numbers and kinds of surgeries, numbers and kinds of consultations, ISS (Injury Severity Score) and number of patients with ISS more than 15. Results: All 207 patients were enrolled. The average number of hospital days was 36.7 days. The ICU stay was 15.9 days, and the general ward stay was 20.8 days. Admitted patients occupied 9.02 beds in ICU and 11.80 beds in the general ward per day. The average number of surgeries per patient was 1.4, and surgery at the Department of Trauma Surgery was most common. Number of consultations per patient was 14.23, and consultations with orthopedic surgeons were most common. The average ISS was 18.6. The number of patients with ISS more than 15 was 141 (61.8%) and the average number of patients treated per trauma surgeon as a major trauma patient was 94.3. The number of mortalities was 20, and the mortality rate was 9.7%. Conclusion: To reduce mortality and to provide proper treatment of patients with major trauma, hospitals need some number of beds, especially in the ICU, to treat patients and to prepare them for emergent surgery. An appropriate number of trauma surgeons and various specialists for consultation are also needed.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.62-70
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• 2003

목적: 청소년기야구투수의견관절의운동학및동력학을통해소아야구견및상완골후염의발달에대한역학적측면을분석하고자하였다. 대상및방법: 모의 게임을통해 14명의청소년기야구투수에서관절운동학과상완골에작용하는총힘및회전력을계산하였다.결과: 상완골에작용하는주된힘은평균378$\pm$81N의장력으로공이손을 떠난 직후에정점을이루었다. 상완골에 작용하는 주된 회전력은 상완골의 장축에 대한 외 회전력으로 투구 동작의 약73$\%$ 시기에 정점을 나타냈으며 정점의 평균 회전력은 35.3$\pm$ 6.7Nm이었다. 이러한회전력은성인의상완골골절을발생시킬수있는회전력의약66$\%$이다. 결론: 상완골회전력은투구하는손의상완골후염의증가를발달시키는방향이었다. 따라서후기거상기동안의큰회전력으로부터발생되는 전단응력은상대적으로약한근위상완성장판에변형을초래할수있다. 또한투구중상완골에발생되어진외회전력은투구동작중성장판에작용하는회전응력이소아야구견을일으키는기전이될수있다는가설을뒷받침해준다.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2003

목적 : 자기공명영상(MRI)에서 두부영상촬영을 위하여 가장 많이 사용되는 birdcage RF (Radiofrequency) 코일의 RF B1 필드가 코일 중앙부에서 endring영역으로 갈수록 줄어드는 것을 볼 수 있다. Birdcage RF 코일에서 endcap 쉴드가 코일 중앙부에서 endring영역으로 갈수록 RF B1 필드 균질성에 얼마나 영향을 주는지에 대하여 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법 : Lowpass, highpass, hybrid birdcage RF 코일들에 대해 각각 FDTD (Finite Difference Time Domain) 모의실험으로 RF B1 자속밀도 분포를 비교하였다. 모의 실험결과 RF Bl 필드가 가장 높은 조건인 highpass birdcage RF코일을 선택하여 RF코일 endring 근처에 endcap 쉴드를 적용함으로써 RF B1 균질성에 얼마나 영향이 있는 지 조사하였다. 결과 : FDTD모의실험결과 highpass birdcage RF코일은 코일 내부에서 RF B1 필드가 lowpass나 hybrid 형태의 birdcage RF 코일들 보다 우수하나 코일 중앙부에서 endring 영역까지의 균질성은 떨어졌다. 그러나 highpass birdcage RF 코일에 endcap 쉴드를 적용하면 hybrid birdcage RF 코일의 RF B1 필드와 비슷한 수준이면서 sagittal 방향의 전체적인 RF B1 균질성은 우수하였다. 결론 : 본 논문에서 제안한 방법은 임상에서 MRI자장의 세기가 커질수록 RF코일 내부의 RF B1 균질성이 현저히 떨어지는 문제점이 있는데 이를 개선하는데 적용 할 수 있다고 사료된다.

• 대한의료기공학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-58
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• 2016

Objects : The purpose of this study is to understand trends of "Qigong"-related study since 2008 and to help guide the research direction of Qigong study. Methods : The computerized Korean database was searched from January 2008 until September 2016. The search terms used were 'Qi', 'Qigong', 'Doin', 'Meditation', 'bioenergy', 'training', 'life nurturing' and random or Korean language terms. Results : 1. A total of 140,914 studies were searched in this study. A total of 2,147 studies were finally selected as Qigong-related studies. 2. The average number of Qigong-related studies published in Korea since 2008 is 252.6 per year and there was no significant difference in the number of studies published by year 3. Results according to the subject categories, 805 cases were in the humanities and 2 cases were in the agriculture & maritime field. 4. Results according to the middle subject categories, philosophy was the largest with 280 studies. 5. As a result of Qigong categories showed that meditation was the highest with 1,043 (48.58%) not including duplication. 6. As a result of research method, the most frequent method was Analysis research with 1,138(53.00%) cases and the experimental research was the least with 118(5.50%) cases. 7. When the authors were investigated, the result was the most in 35 cases by Kim Byung-chae. 8. The journal that published the most Qigong-related studies was "J. of The Studies of Taoism and Culture" (52), and Dongguk University (75) had the largest number of Qigong-related studies. Conclusions : 1. Since 2008, there is no significant difference between the yearly and yearly the number of Qigong-related studies. 2. Since 2008, Qigong-related studies have been the most successful in the field of humanities, but it has been regularly published in various other field. 3. Since 2008, Qigong-related studies has shown a remarkable decline in category on External Qigong Therapy(外氣發功) and Science of Qi(氣科學). However, category on Nae-Dan(內丹), meditation, Do-In (導引) has continued steadily every year. And did not show a tendency to increase or decrease.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.218-229
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• 2021

코로나19 유행에서 건강마을 위원들을 대상으로 주요 건강문제, 건강리더의 역할, 필요한 사업, 비대면 사업 추진을 위한 디지털 환경을 조사하여 코로나 장기화에 따른 농어촌 주민 대상 건강마을 사업의 방향을 제시하고자 하였다. 2020년 11월 30일부터 12월 21일까지 건강마을의 건강위원 총 585명을 전화면접조사 하였다. 주민들이 인식하는 건강문제는 코로나19 감염우려(48.5%), 우울(32.5%), 의료서비스 이용 어려움(9.4%), 운동 부족(7.7%)의 순이었다. 코로나 상황에서 건강위원회의 역할은 방역수칙을 지키도록 격려하였다가 91.3%로 가장 많았다. 필요한 건강마을 사업으로 건강물품 제공, 정신건강사업 요구도가 높았다. 가정 내 인터넷이 연결된 컴퓨터나 스마트 기기가 있다는 17.9%, 인터넷 정보의 접근과 이용에 문제가 발생한 경우 쉽게 도움 받을 사람이 마을 내 있다는 42.2%였다. 주민 공공시설에 동영상 시청은 36.9%, 인터넷 사용 가능은 22.2%였다. 코로나 방역과 치료로 농어촌 주민들에 대한 보건의료 서비스 제공이 원활하지 않은 공중보건 위기 상황에선 마을 내 건강리더를 통한 건강관리와 방역이 필요하며, 비대면 환경에서 주민 참여형 건강마을 사업을 할 수 있는 디지털 환경 인프라 구축이 요구된다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.175-191
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the medical record of eight cases of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a local Korean medicine clinic, in order to provide evidence on Korean medicine treatment of PCOS and to suggest the direction of future studies. Methods: The medical records of eight cases diagnosed with PCOS based on 2003 Rotterdam Criteria and whose total testosterone level was 0.53 ng/ml and over were retrospectively analyzed. The primary outcome was total testosterone level, and the secondary outcomes included luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, LH/FSH ratio, weight, last mentrual period (LMP), numerical rating scale (NRS) score of dysmenorrhea, and other associated symptoms pre- and post-treatment. Korean medicine treatment consists of the complex herbal prescription consisting of Yukmijihwang-tang, Baekho-tang, Daesiho-tang, and Gyejibokryeong-hwan, modified according to symptoms; acupuncture and electroacupuncture on 中脘 (CV12), 下脘 (CV10), 關元 (CV4), 石門 (CV5), 合谷 (LI4), 太衝 (LR3), 三陰交 (SP6), and 懸鍾 (GB39); and indirect moxibustion on 神闕 (CV8). Results: The average total testosterone level lowered statistically significantly after the treatment. The average FSH and LH levels lowered with insignificance, while the average LH/FSH ratio and weight lowered statistically significantly. During the treatment period of three to six months, every patient had the menstrual cycle shortened except for one case; and two cases with infertility problem succeeded in being pregnant. There was no adverse event. Conclusions: The Korean medicine treatment was found effective in treating PCOS, especially regarding hyperandrogenism, amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, and infertility.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권5호
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• pp.573-581
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• 2023

Objective : Due to the implementation of vaccinations and the development of therapeutic agents, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that started at the end of 2019 has entered a new phase. As a result, neurosurgeons should reconsider the way they treat their patients. As the COVID-19 situation prolongs, the change in neurosurgical emergency patients according to the number of confirmed cases is no longer clear. Outpatient treatment by telephone was permitted according to government policy. In addition, visits to caregivers in the intensive care unit were limited. Methods : The electronic medical records of patients who had been treated over the phone for a month (during April 2020, while the hospital was closing) were reviewed. Meanwhile, according to the limited visits to the intensive care unit, a video meeting was held with the caregivers. After the video meeting, satisfaction was evaluated using a questionnaire. Results : During April 2020, 1021 patients received non-face-to-face care over the telephone. Among the patients, no critical medical problem occurred due to non-face-to-face care. From July 2021 to December 2021, 321 patients were admitted to the neurosurgical intensive care unit and 107 patients (33.3%) including their caregivers agreed to video visits. Twice a week, advance notice was given that access would be made through a mobile device and the nurse explained to caregivers how to use the mobile device. The time for the video meeting was approximately 20 minutes per patient. Based on the questionnaire, 81 respondents (75.7%) answered that they agreed, and 26 respondents (24.3%) answered that they strongly agreed that was easy to communicate through video meetings. Fifty-two (48.6%) agreed and 55 (51.4%) strongly agreed that they were easy to understand the doctor's explanation. For overall satisfaction with this video meeting, three respondents (2.8%) gave 4/5 points and 95 respondents (88.8%) gave 5/5 points, and nine (8.4%) gave 3/5 points. Their reason was that there was not enough time. Conclusion : In situations where patient visits are limited, video meetings through a mobile device can provide sufficient satisfaction to caregivers. Telemedicine will likely become common in the near future. Health care professionals should prepare and respond to these needs and changes. Therefore, establishing a system with institutional support is necessary.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제34권
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• pp.61-72
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• 2022

목 적: 기존의 CBCT(Cone-beam Computed-tomography)는 호흡에 의한 움직임의 영향을 받는 부위에서 장기의 움직임으로 표적용적에 오차가 발생했다. 본 논문의 목적은 호흡동조방사선치료를 시행할 때 오차를 감소시켜주는 Gated CBCT(Gated Cone-beam Computed-Tomography)기능을 이용하여 정확성과 소요시간의 각각 유용성을 평가하고 위상에 따른 적절성에 대해 고찰하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: Gated CBCT의 유용성을 평가하기 위해 Truebeam STx^TM에서 QUASAR^TM 호흡 움직임 팬텀과 납 표지자 삽입물(lead marker inserts)을 이용하여 전체 위상(Full Phase), 20~80% 위상, 30~70% 위상, 40~60% 위상마다 5회씩 Gated CBCT를 촬영하여 납 표지자의 번짐(Blurring) 길이를 측정하고 투시 촬영(fluoroscopy)의 Trigger mode를 사용하여 최고 위상(Top Phase)에서 구간이 끝나는 지점까지 납 표지자가 움직이는 거리를 5회씩 측정하여 비교하였다. 삼나무 고체 종양 삽입물(Cedar Solid Tumor Inserts)을 이용하여 4차원 전산화단층촬영(4-Dimentional Computed-tomography, 4DCT)을 촬영하여 전체 위상, 20~80% 위상, 30~70% 위상, 40~60% 위상마다 표적 용적을 설정하고 축 방향(S-I방향)으로 5회씩 길이를 측정하였고 동일하게 Gated CBCT를 5회씩 촬영하고 영상의 CT 값(CT number)을 분석하여 표적이 움직인 거리를 측정하여 비교하였다. 결 과: 납 표지자 삽입물을 이용하여 촬영한 Gated CBCT에서 전체 위상은 평균 4.46 cm, 20~80% 위상은 평균 3.11 cm, 30~70% 위상은 평균 1.94 cm, 40~60% 위상은 평균 0.90 cm가 측정되었다. 투시 촬영에서 납 표지자의 축방향 움직임 거리는 평균 4.38 cm였고 Trigger mode를 이용하여 최고 위상부터 Beam off 구간까지의 거리는 20~80% 위상은 평균 3.342 cm, 30~70% 위상은 평균 2.04 cm, 40~60% 위상은 평균 0.84 cm가 측정되었다. 두 결과를 비교하였을 때 전체 위상은 0.08 cm, 20~80% 위상은 0.23 cm, 30~70% 위상은 0.10 cm, 40~60% 위상은 0.07 cm의 차이가 확인되었다. 삼나무 고체 종양 삽입물을 이용하여 촬영한 4차원 전산화단층촬영 영상으로 윤곽 묘사(contouring)한 내부표적용적(Internal Target Volume, ITV)과 치료계획용적(Planning Target Volume, PTV) 윤곽의 길이는 전체 위상에서 6.40 cm, 7.40 cm, 20~80% 위상에서 4.96 cm, 5.96 cm, 30~70% 위상에서 4.42 cm, 5.42 cm, 40~60% 위상에서 2.95 cm, 3.95 cm가 측정되었고 촬영한 Gated CBCT에서 Full 위상은 평균 6.35 cm, 20~80% 위상은 평균 5.25 cm, 30~70% 위상은 평균 4.04 cm, 40~60% 위상은 평균 3.08 cm가 측정되었다. 두 결과를 비교하였을 때 내부표적용적에서 ±8.5% 이내의 오차로 일치하는 것을 확인하였다. 결 론: 기존의 CBCT는 호흡에 의한 움직임의 영향을 받는 부위에서 장기의 움직임으로 오차가 발생하는 문제가 있었지만 본 연구를 통해서 Gated CBCT를 이용하여 설정한 위상의 표적 용적과 비슷한 영상을 얻어 정확한 영상유도를 시행하여 유용성을 확인하였다. 하지만 설정한 위상이 줄어들수록 영상 촬영소요시간이 길어진다. 따라서, 촬영소요시간과 위상의 오차를 고려했을 때 30~70% 위상 이상의 넓은 위상을 사용하는 호흡동조 정위체부방사선치료 환자에게 적용하는 것이 적절하다고 생각한다.