• 한국과학예술포럼
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• 제19권
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• pp.417-424
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• 2015

최근 한국 내에서 서비스 디자인을 가장 활발히 연구하고 적용하는 분야 중 하나가 의료서비스 업계이다. 건강에 대한 관심의 고조로 의료서비스는 치료, 간호뿐 아니라 예방, 관리, 재활의 주체로 그 영역이 넓어지고 있다. 보건 의료 종사자는 서비스 공급자이며. 서비스를 제공받는 고객에게는 서비스 제공자의 전문적인 지식과 능력, 그리고 의료기술에 대한 신뢰가 가장 중요하다. 또한 그에 못지않게 의료기관의 시스템, 종사자들의 태도, 정보의 전달, 터치 포인트 등의 경험은 고객의 만족도를 좌우하는 주요한 요소가 되므로 이를 다루는 서비스 디자인은 더욱 주목 받고 있다. 특별히 다른 서비스업보다 고객의 예민한 상황과 감정을 다루어야 하는 의료서비스분야의 특성상 전문성이나 환경, 그리고 제품의 개선만으로는 충분한 만족감을 주기 어렵다. 그것은 감정 노동자라고 할 수 있는 서비스 제공자인 의료 종사자의 서비스 마인드와 태도의 변화가 함께할 때 실질적인 효과를 얻을 수 있기 때문이다. 따라서 이를 위한 교육이나 문제의식을 갖고 자체적으로 해결할 수 있는 시스템 등이 궁극적인 솔루션이라고 할 수 있다. 이 논문에서는 서울대학교병원에 적용된 서비스 제공자들을 위한 서비스 디자인 시스템과 교육 등을 포함한 몇 가지 방법을 소개하고 그 효과에 대해 다루고 있다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.231-240
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 2012년부터 2015년까지의 질병관리본부의 퇴원손상심층조사 자료를 바탕으로 병원에 입원한 치매환자 중 낙상과 관련된 특성과 낙상 영향 요인을 파악하는 것이다. 한국표준질병사인분류의 질병 코드를 사용하여 치매로 진단 받은 60세 이상 환자를 선정하여, 낙상(W00-W19) 유무에 따라 낙상군과 비낙상군으로 구분한 총 1,732건을 최종분석에 사용하였다. 수집된 자료는 통계 프로그램 STATA를 이용하여 빈도분석, 교차분석(chi-square test)과 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 전체 치매 입원환자 중 낙상은 8.0%에서 발생하였다. 낙상군과 비낙상군의 범주별 분석에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 연령에서 있었다. 질환 특성에서는 CCI(Charlson Comorbidity Index) 및 골밀도장애가 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 낙상에 영향을 미치는 요인의 로지스틱 회귀분석 결과 60-69세 대상자를 기준으로 했을 때, 80세 이상의 노인은 낙상위험이 2.386배 높고, CCI가 0점인 대상자를 기준으로 했을 때, 3점 이상인 대상자의 낙상 위험이 0.421배로 낮으며, 골밀도장애가 없는 대상자를 기준으로 했을 때, 골밀도장애가 있는 대상자의 낙상위험이 3.581배 높았다. 본 연구의 결과 치매 입원환자는 연령이 80세 이상인 경우 약 2.3배, 골밀도장애가 있는 경우 약 3.5배 이상 낙상이 높을 수 있으며, 반면에 CCI가 3점인 경우 약 0.4배로 낙상이 낮을 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구 결과를 바탕으로 입원한 치매환자의 낙상 관련 영향 요인은 입원한 치매환자 및 돌봄자들에 대한 낙상 예방 교육에 도움이 되고 의료진의 치매환자 낙상 관리를 위한 의사결정에 기초자료로 사용되길 기대한다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권7호
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• pp.1157-1164
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• 2023

본 연구는 공간 해상력과 대조도가 우수한 kV X선 기반 OBI (On-Board Imager)와 CBCT (Cone-Beam CT)를 이용한 치료 부위별 추가 선량을 측정하고 영상유도방사선치료의 방사선 관리 측면의 적절성과 안정성을 평가하고자 한다. 실험 대상은 선형가속장치(Clinac IX)에 부착된 OBI와 CBCT, 링 모양의 Halcyon CBCT를 치료 부위별 방사선 촬영 조건으로 조사하여 동중심의 선량을 이온 챔버로 측정하였다. OBI의 1회 분할 피폭선량은 머리 부위 0.77 mGy, 흉부 3.04 mGy, 골반 부위 7.19 mGy로 계측되었다. Clinac IX CBCT와 Halcyon CBCT 두 장비의 피폭선량은 골반 부위에서는 두 장치의 피폭선량이 70.04 mGy, 70.45 mGy로 비슷하게 계측되었다. 흉부 CBCT에서는 Clinac IX 흡수선량(70.05 mGy)이 Halcyon 흡수선량(21.01 mGy)보다 높게 나타났다. 머리 부위에서도 Clinac IX 흡수선량(9.08 mGy) Halcyon의 흡수선량(5.44 mGy)보다 높게 나타났다. kV X선 기반 영상유도방사선치료는 광전흡수에 의한 추가 피폭선량이 치료 부위 전체 체적에 영향을 줄 수 있으며 주의가 필요하다.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.526-532
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• 2023

낙상사고는 세계적으로 매년 42만 건 이상 발생하는 치명적인 사고이다. 따라서, 낙상 환자를 연구하고자 낙상환자의 손상외인코드와 주진단 S코드의 연관성을 찾고, 낙상 환자의 주진단 S코드 데이터를 가지고 손상외인코드를 예측할 수 있는 예측모델을 개발하였다. 본 연구에서는 강원특별자치도 강릉시에 있는 A 기관의 2020~2021년 2년간의 데이터를 받아 낙상에 관련된 손상외인코드 W00~W19까지 데이터만 추출하고, 낙상 손상외인코드 중 예측모형을 개발할 정도의 주진단 S코드를 가지고 있는 W01, W10, W13, W18 데이터를 가지고 예측모형 개발하였다. 데이터 중 80%는 훈련용 데이터, 20%는 테스트용 데이터로 분류하였다. 모형 개발은 MLP(Multi-Layer Perceptron)을 이용하여 6개의 변수(성별, 나이, 주진단S코드, 수술유무, 입원유무, 음주유무)를 입력층에 64개의 노드를 가진 2개의 은닉층, 출력층은 softmax 활성화 함수를 이용하여 손상외인코드 W01, W10, W13, W18 총 4개의 노드를 가진 출력층으로 구성하여 개발하였다. 학습결과 첫 번째 학습했을 때 31.2%의 정확도를 가졌지만, 30번째는 87.5%의 정확도를 나타냈고 이를 통해 낙상환자의 낙상외인코드와 주진단 S코드의 연관성을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.751-758
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• 2021

Objective: Preoperative differentiation between inverted papilloma (IP) and its malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma (IP-SCC) is critical for patient management. We aimed to determine the diagnostic accuracy of conventional imaging features and histogram parameters obtained from whole tumor apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values to predict IP-SCC in patients with IP, using decision tree analysis. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed data generated from the records of 180 consecutive patients with histopathologically diagnosed IP or IP-SCC who underwent head and neck magnetic resonance imaging, including diffusion-weighted imaging and 62 patients were included in the study. To obtain whole tumor ADC values, the region of interest was placed to cover the entire volume of the tumor. Classification and regression tree analyses were performed to determine the most significant predictors of IP-SCC among multiple covariates. The final tree was selected by cross-validation pruning based on minimal error. Results: Of 62 patients with IP, 21 (34%) had IP-SCC. The decision tree analysis revealed that the loss of convoluted cerebriform pattern and the 20th percentile cutoff of ADC were the most significant predictors of IP-SCC. With these decision trees, the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and C-statistics were 86% (18 out of 21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 65-95%), 100% (41 out of 41; 95% CI, 91-100%), 95% (59 out of 61; 95% CI, 87-98%), and 0.966 (95% CI, 0.912-1.000), respectively. Conclusion: Decision tree analysis using conventional imaging features and histogram analysis of whole volume ADC could predict IP-SCC in patients with IP with high diagnostic accuracy.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.49-54
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• 2023

Neck masses can have various origins and diverse presentations, making accurate diagnosis challenging. Schwannomas and lymphoepithelial cysts are commonly encountered neck tumors, and it is hard to get differential diagnosis. A 50-year-old woman presented with a progressively enlarging right neck mass discovered five years ago. Upon examination, a 3 cm firm, non-tender, and mobile tumor was found in the right neck level II region. Imaging studies suggested a tumor originating from the cervical sympathetic chain. The patient underwent a resection of the tumor under general anesthesia. Postoperative follow-up showed no complications or signs of recurrence. However, contrary to the initial suspicion of a schwannoma, the final pathological examination revealed a lymphoepithelial cyst. In this paper, we present a case of a cervical lymphoepithelial cyst misdiagnosed as a schwannoma, aiming to compare the clinical and histological characteristics of these two tumors and provide insights into appropriate diagnosis and management.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.413-425
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• 2022

Objective: We compared appendiceal visualization on 2-mSv CT vs. conventional-dose CT (median 7 mSv) in adolescents and young adults and analyzed the undesirable clinical and diagnostic outcomes that followed appendiceal nonvisualization. Materials and Methods: A total of 3074 patients aged 15-44 years (mean ± standard deviation, 28 ± 9 years; 1672 female) from 20 hospitals were randomized to the 2-mSv CT or conventional-dose CT group (1535 vs. 1539) from December 2013 through August 2016. A total of 161 radiologists from 20 institutions prospectively rated appendiceal visualization (grade 0, not identified; grade 1, unsure or partly visualized; and grade 2, clearly and entirely visualized) and the presence of appendicitis in these patients. The final diagnosis was based on CT imaging and surgical, pathologic, and clinical findings. We analyzed undesirable clinical or diagnostic outcomes, such as negative appendectomy, perforated appendicitis, more extensive than simple appendectomy, delay in patient management, or incorrect CT diagnosis, which followed appendiceal nonvisualization (defined as grade 0 or 1) and compared the outcomes between the two groups. Results: In the 2-mSv CT and conventional-dose CT groups, appendiceal visualization was rated as grade 0 in 41 (2.7%) and 18 (1.2%) patients, respectively; grade 1 in 181 (11.8%) and 81 (5.3%) patients, respectively; and grade 2 in 1304 (85.0%) and 1421 (92.3%) patients, respectively (p < 0.001). Overall, undesirable outcomes were rare in both groups. Compared to the conventional-dose CT group, the 2-mSv CT group had slightly higher rates of perforated appendicitis (1.1% [17] vs. 0.5% [7], p = 0.06) and false-negative diagnoses (0.4% [6] vs. 0.0% [0], p = 0.01) following appendiceal nonvisualization. Otherwise, these two groups were comparable. Conclusion: The use of 2-mSv CT instead of conventional-dose CT impairs appendiceal visualization in more patients. However, appendiceal nonvisualization on 2-mSv CT rarely leads to undesirable clinical or diagnostic outcomes.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제54권7호
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• pp.409-421
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• 2024

Background and Objectives: The recent developments in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) are emphasizing the multidisciplinary team. We report on the changes in clinical practice following the development of a multidisciplinary team, based on our 7 years of experience. Methods: Multidisciplinary team was established in 2015 offering both balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) and pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) with technical upgrades by internal and external expertise. For operable cases, PEA was recommended as the primary treatment modality, followed by pulmonary angiography and right heart catheterization after 6 months to evaluate treatment effect and identify patients requiring further BPA. For patients with inoperable anatomy or high surgical risk, BPA was recommended as the initial treatment modality. Patient data and clinical outcomes were closely monitored. Results: The number of CTEPH treatments rapidly increased and postoperative survival improved after team development. Before the team, 38 patients were treated by PEA for 18 years; however, 125 patients were treated by PEA or BPA after the team for 7 years. The number of PEA performed was 64 and that of BPA 342 sessions. World Health Organization functional class I or II was achieved in 93% of patients. The patients treated with PEA was younger, male dominant, higher pulmonary artery pressure, and smaller cardiac index, than BPA-only patients. In-hospital death after PEA was only 1 case and none after BPA. Conclusions: The balanced development of BPA and PEA through a multidisciplinary team approach proved synergistic in increasing the number of actively treated CTEPH patients and improving clinical outcomes.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.386-394
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• 2022

Splenic artery steal syndrome (SASS) is a cause of graft hypoperfusion leading to the development of biliary tract complications, graft failure, and in some cases to retransplantation. Its management is still controversial since there is no universal consensus about its prophylaxis and consequently treatment. We present a case of SASS that occurred 48 hours after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTx) in a 56-year-old male patient with alcoholic cirrhosis and severe portal hypertension, and who was successfully treated by splenic artery embolization. A literature search was performed using the PubMed database, and a total of 22 studies including 4,789 patients who underwent OLTx were relevant to this review. A prophylactic treatment was performed in 260 cases (6.2%) through splenic artery ligation in 98 patients (37.7%) and splenic artery banding in 102 (39.2%). In the patients who did not receive prophylaxis, SASS occurred after OLTx in 266 (5.5%) and was mainly treated by splenic artery embolization (78.9%). Splenic artery ligation and splenectomies were performed, respectively, in 6 and 20 patients (2.3% and 7.5%). The higher rate of complications registered was represented by biliary tract complications (9.7% in patients who received prophylaxis and 11.6% in patients who developed SASS), portal vein thrombosis (respectively, 7.3% and 6.9%), splenectomy (4.8% and 20.9%), and death from sepsis (4.8% and 30.2%). Whenever possible, prevention is the best way to approach SASS, considering all the potential damage arising from an arterial graft hypoperfusion. Where clinical conditions do not permit prophylaxis, an accurate risk assessment and postoperative monitoring are mandatory.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제25권7호
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• pp.613-622
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• 2024

Objective: In Korea, radiology has been positioned towards the early adoption of artificial intelligence-based software as medical devices (AI-SaMDs); however, little is known about the current usage, implementation, and future needs of AI-SaMDs. We surveyed the current trends and expectations for AI-SaMDs among members of the Korean Society of Radiology (KSR). Materials and Methods: An anonymous and voluntary online survey was open to all KSR members between April 17 and May 15, 2023. The survey was focused on the experiences of using AI-SaMDs, patterns of usage, levels of satisfaction, and expectations regarding the use of AI-SaMDs, including the roles of the industry, government, and KSR regarding the clinical use of AI-SaMDs. Results: Among the 370 respondents (response rate: 7.7% [370/4792]; 340 board-certified radiologists; 210 from academic institutions), 60.3% (223/370) had experience using AI-SaMDs. The two most common use-case of AI-SaMDs among the respondents were lesion detection (82.1%, 183/223), lesion diagnosis/classification (55.2%, 123/223), with the target imaging modalities being plain radiography (62.3%, 139/223), CT (42.6%, 95/223), mammography (29.1%, 65/223), and MRI (28.7%, 64/223). Most users were satisfied with AI-SaMDs (67.6% [115/170, for improvement of patient management] to 85.1% [189/222, for performance]). Regarding the expansion of clinical applications, most respondents expressed a preference for AI-SaMDs to assist in detection/diagnosis (77.0%, 285/370) and to perform automated measurement/quantification (63.5%, 235/370). Most respondents indicated that future development of AI-SaMDs should focus on improving practice efficiency (81.9%, 303/370) and quality (71.4%, 264/370). Overall, 91.9% of the respondents (340/370) agreed that there is a need for education or guidelines driven by the KSR regarding the use of AI-SaMDs. Conclusion: The penetration rate of AI-SaMDs in clinical practice and the corresponding satisfaction levels were high among members of the KSR. Most AI-SaMDs have been used for lesion detection, diagnosis, and classification. Most respondents requested KSR-driven education or guidelines on the use of AI-SaMDs.