• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.183-193
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• 2013

The characteristics of dental treatment makes the dental staff frequently contact with patient directly. Also the daily use of high-handpieces, sharp instruments, and needles often causes bleeding on oral cavity. Therefore, the risk of cross transmission grows up. The pathogen from dental practice could spread on not only the practice itself but also the dental laboratory with contaminated impressions and prosthesis. Dental clinic staffs (dentists, dental hygienists and dental technicians) should recognize all the patients have a possibility of cross contamination, and try to prevent the transmission of infection by proper infection control. In this study, we review the articles about disinfection methods and chemical infection agents used for dental impressions, and try to figure out the suitable and effective infection control system of dental impressions.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.17-25
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• 2018

Purpose: Blood culture is an essential diagnostic tool and requires clear indications, proper techniques, and quality control. We aimed to investigate whether blood cultures in children are appropriate for indications, are performed correctly, and receive proper quality control. Methods: We conducted an online survey targeting pediatric infectious diseases (ID) specialists working in general hospitals and neonatologists (Neo) working at hospitals operating a neonatal intensive care unit in Korea. Results: Approximately 81.1% (30/37) of pediatric ID specialists and 72.2% (52/72) of Neo responded to the survey. Some of the respondents (33.3% of ID and 59.6% of Neo) performed blood culture as a regular test irrespective of the indication. Approximately 40% of ID and 65.4% of Neo ordered only one set of blood culture in patients suspected with bacteremia. The most commonly used disinfectant for skin preparation was povidone-iodine, while the skin preparation method varied by institution. Approximately two-thirds of the institutions were monitoring the blood culture contamination rate, whereas relatively few provided staff with feedback on that rate. In addition, less than half of the institutions were providing regular staff training on blood culture (40% of ID and 28.8% of Neo). Conclusions: The indication and methods of blood culture for children varied according to institution, and few hospitals exert effort in improving the quality of blood culture. Institutions have to strive constantly toward improvement of blood culture quality and evidence-based recommendations for pediatric blood cultures should be standardized.

• 방재와보험
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• s.108
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• pp.64-67
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• 2005

여름철에는 덥고 습한 날씨가 이어져 사람들은 최대한 신체를 노출시켜 시원함을 유지하고자 한다. 따라서 뜨거운 수증기나 국물에 데거나 다리미 등의 뜨거운 쇠붙이에 의해 접촉화상을 입는 경우가 흔하다. 이런 경우 심한 통증과 상처가 생기게 되는데, 대부분의 사람들은 당황하여 어떻게 대처해야 할지 몰라 우왕좌왕하기 마련이다. 일부의 사람들은 간장이나 된장, 알로에 등을 상처에 바르는 등 전근대적인 방법으로 상처를 치료하다가 상처를 키워서 병원에 가기도 하고, 심지어는 창상을 그대로 노출시켜 세균에 의한 감염이 발생되어 얕은 화상이 더욱 깊어져 치료만으로 나을 수 있는 상처를 피부이식술 등의 수술을 필요로 하게 되는 결과를 낳기도 한다. 또한 수술을 하는 정도는 아니더라도 화상흉터가 많이 남게 될 수도 있어 초기의 화상관리가 중요하다 하겠다. 과연 독자들은 화상상처에 어떻게 대처하는지? 초기에 상처를 어떻게 돌보는가에 따라 평생 화상흉터의 멍에를 지고 갈수 있다는 것을 알고 있는지? 이러한 많은 문제점들에 대한 관리적인 차원에서 일반인들이 어렵고 복잡하다고 생각할 수 있는 화상관리에 대해 이야기해 보고자 한다. 화상이 생겼을 때의 처치는 일반적인 열창 때의 처치와는 다른 점이 있다. 우선 열에 의해 피부가 손상을 받아 이를 식히는 과정이 필요하며 이 과정(찬물로의 창상세척)이 간과될 경우 이차적 점은 화상에 의한 상처는 손상된 피부로 인해 노출된 생살을 어떻게 세균감염으로부터 보호하느냐 하는 점이 문제가 되며 이를 예방하는 과정이 필요하다는 것이다.

• The Korean Society of Law and Medicine
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.263-291
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• 2015

In May, 2015, a 68 years old man, who has been Middle East Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, had high fever, muscle aches, cough and shortness of breath. he went two local hospital near his house and the S Medical Center emergency center. He was diagnosed MERS(Middle East respiratory syndrome) and the diseases had put South Korea the fear of epidemics for three months. Especially, this disease has firstly reported in Middle East Asia in September 2012 and spreaded to twenty-six countries. In 21, July, 2015, European Center for disease prevention and control reported 533 people were died and in South Korea, 186 people were infected, 36 people were died and 16,693 people were isolated from MERS. South Korea government were faced into epidemic control and blamed from public. Especially, hospital acquired infection, disease control chain, opening of information, ventilation, lack of isolation bed, the problem of function of local health center, the issue of reparation for hospital and insurance cover rate, the classification of disease, the role of Korea Centers for disease control and prevention, the culture of visiting hospital to see sick people, the issue of hospital multiple room and other related social support policy. it is time to study and discuss to solve these problems. South Korea citizens felt fear and fright from MERS. What is wore, they thought the dieses were out of their government control. It was unusual case for word except Middle East Asia. numerous tourists canceled visiting korea. South korea economic were severly damaged especially, tourism industry. South korea government should admit that they had failed initial action against MERS and take full reasonability from any damages. The government have to open information to public in terms of epidemic diseases and try to prevent any other epidemic diseases and try to work with local governments.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.5
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• pp.713-720
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• 2022

The objective of this study is to provide the basic data for the development of educational programs for the prevention of infectious diseases targeting the elderly by researching the degree of personal hygiene practice, perceived risk of infection, and knowledge and importance of infectious diseases for the prevention of infectious diseases of the elderly. Using the structured questionnaire for a month of October in 2021, this study surveyed total 110 elderly people in their 65 or up by using the one-to-one individual interview method through the Gallup Korea. The collected data was analyzed by using the IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 Program. In the results of analyzing the ranking by converting it into Borich's needs formula and then totaling up the degree of importance and knowledge, it was researched as the 1^st place for the transmission path of infectious diseases, the 2^nd place for the preventive method of infectious diseases, the 3^rd place for the treatment method of infectious diseases, the 4^th place for the handling procedure in case an infectious disease was doubted and confirmed, and the 5^th place for the major symptoms of infectious diseases. The results of this study could contribute to the improvement of infection preventive practice through the provision of proper information to subjects, by providing the basic data for the development of educational programs for the elderly reflecting the needs of prevention and management of infectious diseases.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.32-41
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• 2019

Purpose: In order to prevent tuberculosis transmission early, it is important to diagnose and treat tuberculosis infection by investigating people who have contact with patients with active tuberculosis. Methods: From July 2014 to June 2017, the intrafamilial childhood contacts of the patients who were diagnosed with active tuberculosis at Chungnam National University Hospital were investigated for the presence of tuberculosis infection. We also retrospectively analyzed the treatment status of children treated with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) during the same period. Results: Among the 269 children who had intrafamilial contact with active tuberculosis patient, 20 (7.4%) did not receive any screening. At the first screening, one (0.4%) was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, seven (2.8%) had a previous history of tuberculosis infection, and 42 patients (16.9%) were diagnosed with LTBI. At the second screening, 29 patients (11.6%) were diagnosed with LTBI, and 61 patients did not finish the investigation. Only 188 (69.9%) out of 269 patients completed the investigation. Ninety patients received treatment for LTBI and 83 patients (92.2%) completed the treatment, of which 18 patients had side effects such as rash, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms. However, there were no serious side effects requiring treatment discontinuation. Conclusions: The completion rate of childhood tuberculosis contact investigation was low, but the completion rate of LTBI treatment was high in children without serious side effects. In order to prevent and manage the spread of tuberculosis, active private-public partnership efforts and education of the patient and guardian are needed.

• Anxiety and mood
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.77-82
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• 2023

Objective : During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospital avoidance had a significant impact on public health. We investigated the factors associated with hospital avoidance and explored practical strategies hospitals could employ to address this phenomenon. Methods : We conducted a patient experience survey in a general hospital in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between July 6, 2020, and July 20, 2020, a total of 842 patients who had previously visited hospitals before the COVID-19 outbreak participated. Self-reported hospital avoidance, factors associated with hospital avoidance, and satisfaction with the hospital's infection control policies were the main outcomes. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors. Results : Data indicated that 29.9% (n=252) of the respondents avoided visiting the hospital after the COVID-19 outbreak. Satisfaction with the hospital infection control policy (odds ratio [OR]=2.297, p<0.001), female sex (OR=1.619, p<0.05), and higher educational level (OR=1.884, p<0.001) were associated with hospital avoidance. The "entrance body temperature check" was the most satisfactory policy among the hospital's infection control policies. Conclusion : To manage hospital avoidance during an infectious disease crisis, targeted policies for at-risk groups and hospital policies to reassure and satisfy patients are needed.

• Journal of the korean veterinary medical association
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• v.48 no.9
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• pp.536-539
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• 2012

건유기에서 비유기로의 이행기는 젖소에서 위험률이 높은 시기이고 이 시기에 가장 큰 문제가 될 수 있는 것이 유방염이다. 환경성 세균들이 분만 전후기에 가장 문제가 될 수 있는 병원체이다. 대장균군에 속하는 세균들은 경산우에서 심각한 감염을 일으킬 수 있고, 처녀우의 경우는 coagulase-음성 포도상구균에 감염될 가능성이 높다. 분만 전후기 중에는 호르몬이나 기타 요인들로 인해 젖소들의 면역상태가 다소 억압된다. 성공적인 유방염 방제 프로그램은 건유우, 분만우, 및 처녀우의 관리에 초점을 맞춰야 한다. 청결하고 안락한 환경, 적절한 사료공급, 비타민과 미량 원소가 함유된 적절한 사료의 보충이 유방 건강을 유지하는데 필수적이다. 건유 시작할 때 유두관의 폐쇄를 강화하고 케라틴 마개가 형성될 때까지 유두 끝을 세균으로부터 보호해 줄 전략들을 사용해서 분만 후의 유방염 감염 위험을 감소시켜야 한다. 건유기 치료는 상당히 성공적으로 이용되어 왔지만 전체적으로 실시하기 보다는 선택적으로 치료하는 접근법이 권장된다. 환경성 유방염에 감염될 위험이 높은 우군에서는 항생제 이외의 접근법이 건유기 중의 신감염 예방을 위한 유용한 도구가 될 수 있다.

• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.34 no.5 s.391
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• pp.79-82
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• 2002

육계농장에서는 SE(Salmonella Enteritidis)감염도 있지만, 오히려 SE이외의 여러 가지 요인에 의한 혈청형 살모넬라에 오염되는 경우가 많다. 현재 육계농장에서는 계군을 살모넬라로부터 완전히 차단하는 것은 어렵다고 생각하고 있고, WHO에서도 살모넬라 오염을 가능한 한 감소시키는 쪽으로 살모넬라 대책의 지침으로 정하고 있다. 그러나, SE 및 ST(Salmonella Typhimurium)등 사람에게 병원성을 나타내는 혈청형에 의한 계군의 살모넬라 감염오염은 공중위생의 견지에서 완전히 제거하지 않으면 안되다. 여기에서 출하 및 수송시의 대책, 사료의 살모넬라 오염의 중요성 등 산란계와는 다른 점을 지적하면서 기하고자 한다. 일상의 위생관리에 관한 양계장에서의 대책과 살모넬라 검사법에 대하여는 제외하였다.

• Journal of Venture Innovation
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.145-154
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• 2022

This study briefly compares the first-cycle certification of nursing hospitals with the second-cycle certification, reviews the changes and achievements of the second-cycle certification and the third-cycle certification, and examples of challenges and solutions in the process of preparing the third-cycle certification. In this study, it is suggested as follows. First, in order to see the practical effect of certification intended by the government, the exhibition is prepared in a short period of time before certification. Second, after the implementation of the nursing hospital certification system, research on the hospital performance of the medical institution certification system is insufficient in terms of quality and quantity. Therefore, in order to see the effect on the certification system, various research support is also required so that research on this can be actively conducted. Third, design certification standard guidelines from a long-term perspective so that the standard guidelines for certification do not change significantly, and certify not only the guidelines but also individual standards and forms that can be used by medical institutions. Fourth, in the four-cycle certification, accurate and realistic guidelines for infection control and quarantine ward operation support should be developed. The importance of managing infectious diseases will be highlighted in the future due to COVID-19. Fifth, medical institutions can improve the quality of medical care in nursing hospitals and have competitiveness if their daily activities, not short-term certification preparation, are carried out in accordance with certification standards, which affects performance. Sixth, when preparing for certification, nursing hospital officials have problems in organizing documents or processing administratively in the short term as in the past. This is also based on the certification criteria for the usual business process.