한국의상디자인학회지 (Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association)
- 제14권1호
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- Pages.31-42
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- 2012
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- 1229-7240(pISSN)
국내 간호의료인 유니폼 디자인 개발에 위한 연구 - 경기도 의료원 간호 유니폼을 중심으로 -
Study on the Development of Uniform Designs of Nurses in Korea - Focus on Uniform Design of Nurses at the Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center -
- Han, Yeon-Hee (Major in Fashion Design, Soong Eui Women's College) ;
- Nam, Mi-Hyun (College of Art & Design, Major in Apparel Design, Konkuk University) ;
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Park, Myung-Hee
(College of Art & Design, Major in Apparel Design, Konkuk University)
- 투고 : 2011.08.24
- 심사 : 2011.01.13
- 발행 : 2012.02.28
초록
This study focuses on the establishment of the medical practitioners' brand image through uniforms design developments and the need for recognition, which follows the globalization and evolution of the medical industry. It also embodies public healthcare management services, as well as works to develop a unified design for nurse uniforms at the Gyeonggi provincial medical center in order to place it as a foothold hospital in the region. The results of the study are as follows: First, the symbols of nurse uniforms were divided into external and internal definitions. However, when comparing the uniforms of university hospitals and Gyeonggi provincial medical center, the nurses of the Gyeonggi provincial medical center preferred a uniform that had a strong symbolic meaning. Second, the functionality of nurse uniforms included management of uniforms, sewing, and measurements as important elements. Also, it was found that medical center nurses prefer materials with high functionality. Third, the aesthetics of nurse uniforms and decoration, which includes the external shape and popular influences, were displayed. Also, medical center nurses have a higher preference in external aesthetics than university hospital employees. The results of this study were used as the basis for the development of the design for the Gyeonggi provincial medical center nurse uniforms, which are as follows. First, in terms of symbolism, active application of the Gyeonggi provincial medical center's brand image and medical practitioners such as the Gyeonggi provincial medical center's logo were applied to establish a unified image. Second, in terms of functionality, consideration of the special working conditions and activities were taken into place through the use of functional materials and details to create superior application and efficient work performance. Third, in terms of beauty, bright and neat colors as well as pleasantries were emphasized to create a professional image that will reel in confidence from the patients.