• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.439-446
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• 2011

Purpose: Early diagnosis is the primary method aimed at controlling breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze some factors affecting the performance of mammography screening among women with a family history of breast cancer in Korea. Methods: This study applied a descriptive design method through structured self-report questionnaires. The Care Seeking Behavior Theory provided a theoretical framework for the study. Factors measured in this study represent demographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables including anxiety, barriers, utility, habits, perception, and facilitators. A total of 212 participants, of at least 20 years old, were sampled from April 8, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The data was analyzed by logistic regression method using the Statistical Package for the Social Science 18.0 software. Results: Of the 212 participants, 122 women (57.5%) went through mammography screening. The results of the analysis showed that (a) age (Odds Ratio [OR] =1.10, p<.001), (b) facilitating influences (OR=1.83, p=.008), (c) perception of mammography importance (OR=1.92, p=.011), (d) barriers to mammography (OR=0.60, p=.031), and (e) utility of mammography (OR=2.01, p=.050) significantly affect mammography screening. Conclusion: The results underscore the impact that psychosocial variables in obtaining mammography have on adherence to screening. Women with a family history of breast cancer should be given accurate information and recommendation about mammography by healthcare provider and a regular source of healthcare.

• 대한교통학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.151-160
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• 2005

버스와 같은 대중교통의 경우에는 서비스수준을 평가하는 효과철도에 확률의 개념이 사용되어, 확률값의 선형비례적인 수치를 기준으로 A~F의 서비스수준의 등급을 구분하기도 한다.(TCQSM: Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual-2nd Edition, TRB, Washington DC., 2003) 이 경우 운전자나 승객이 느끼는 정도와 확률값이 선형비례 관계에 있지 않을 수 있는데 이는 서비스수준을 적절하게 반영한다고 볼 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 TCQSM에서 제시하고 있는 버스 운행의 정시성 평가 사례를 통해 확률값의 선형비례적인 수치를 기준으로 서비스수준의 등급을 구분할 때 발생하는 문제점을 분석하고, 이러한 문제점을 보완하는 적절한 서비스수준 기준을 산정하는 방법론을 제시하였다. 본 연구에서 제시한 차두간격 분산계수 분포의 확률밀도를 기준으로 서비스수준의 기준을 산정하는 방법은 승객의 평균 대기시간을 적절하게 반영하고, 실제 버스 운행 자료를 사용하여 적용한 결과, TCQSM에서 제시한 방법보다 더 적절하게 버스의 운행 신뢰성을 평가하는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 효용함수를 이용하여 서비스수준의 기준을 산정하는 방법은 이용자가 느끼는 서비스수준과 효용차이의 관계에 대한 추가적인 연구가 필요한 것으로 본 연구의 한계로 남는다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권11호
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• pp.189-198
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• 2019

이 연구는 임상실습 전 간호대학생의 의료관련감염 관리지침 수행에 관한 영향 요인을 파악하여 융합적 교육프로그램 개발을 위한 사전조사로서 시행된 연구이다. 자료수집은 일 지역 간호학과 2학년 183명을 대상으로 자가보고식 설문지를 이용하여 수행하였으며, 수집된 자료는 AMOS 21.0과 SPSS 21.0을 이용하여 분석하였다. 분석 결과 모형 적합도는 ${\chi}^2=52.06$(df=9, p<.01), GFI=.93, RMSEA=.16, NFI=.85, CFI=.90 이었으며, 설명력은 26.2%였다. 이를 통해 간호대학생의 의료관련감염 관리지침 수행의도의 설명에 계획된 행위이론이 적절함을 알 수 있었으며, 향후 간호 대학생의 의료관련감염 관리지침 준수를 높일 수 있도록 계획된 행위이론의 하위개념들을 강화할 수 있는 교육프로그램을 개발하고, 이의 효과를 검증할 수 있는 반복연구가 필요하다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.312-324
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• 2021

Purpose: Tuberculosis is an infectious condition with a high disease burden, and the stigma in patients with tuberculosis causes negative health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to define and clarify the concept of self-stigma among patients with tuberculosis. Methods: The analysis was conducted using Walker and Avant's conceptual approach. Twenty-seven studies met the selection criteria. Results: Self-stigma in patients with tuberculosis can be defined by the following attributes: 1) self-esteem decrement; 2) fear; 3) negative emotions to oneself; 4) social withdrawal; and 5) discrimination. The antecedents identified were 1) inappropriate knowledge of tuberculosis, 2) spread of improper health information through media and social communications, 3) stereotypes and prejudices, 4) visibility due to symptoms appearing, 5) recognizing the risk of infection, and 6) low financial status. The consequences were 1) concealing the disease, 2) treatment delay, 3) poor treatment adherence, 4) poor quality of life, and 5) deterioration in or lack of social activities. Conclusion: The definition and attributes of self-stigma identified by this study can be applied to enhance the understanding of stigma in tuberculosis patients and to improve communications between healthcare providers and researchers. It can also be used to develop theories and measurements related to stigma in patients with tuberculosis.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2019

PURPOSE. Surface finishing of a zirconia restoration is essential after clinical adjustment. Herein, we investigated the effects of a surface finishing protocol for monolithic zirconia on final roughness and bacterial adherence. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Forty-eight disk-shaped monolithic zirconia specimens were fabricated and divided into four groups (n = 12) based on initial surface treatment, finishing, and polishing protocols: diamond bur+polishing bur (DP group), diamond bur+stone grinding bur+polishing bur (DSP group), no diamond bur+polishing bur (NP group), and no diamond bur+stone grinding bur+polishing bur (NSP group). Initial and final surface roughness was measured with a profilometer, and shown using scanning electron microscope. Bacterial adhesion was evaluated by quantifying Streptococcus mutans in the biofilm. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare results among groups, and two-way analysis of variance was used to evaluate the effects of grinding burs on final roughness (${\alpha}=.05$). RESULTS. The DP group had the highest final Ra value, followed by the DSP, NP, and NSP groups. Use of the stone grinding bur as a coarse-finishing step significantly decreased final Ra values when a diamond bur was used (P<.001). Omission of the stone grinding bur increased biofilm formation on specimen surfaces. Combining a stone grinding bur with silicone polishing burs produced the smallest final biofilm values, regardless of the use of a diamond bur in initial surface treatment. CONCLUSION. Coarse finishing of monolithic zirconia with a stone grinding bur significantly decreased final Ra values and bacterial biofilm formation when surfaces had been roughened by a diamond bur.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.390-394
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• 2018

Background: The nonsurgical treatment of chest wall deformity by a vacuum bell or external brace is gradual, with correction taking place over months. Monitoring the progress of nonsurgical treatment of chest wall deformity has relied on the ancient methods of measuring the depth of the excavatum and the protrusion of the carinatum. Patients, who are often adolescent, may become discouraged and abandon treatment. Methods: Optical scanning was utilized before and after the intervention to assess the effectiveness of treatment. The device measured the change in chest shape at each visit. In this pilot study, patients were included if they were willing to undergo scanning before and after treatment. Both surgical and nonsurgical treatment results were assessed. Results: Scanning was successful in 7 patients. Optical scanning allowed a visually clear, precise assessment of treatment, whether by operation, vacuum bell (for pectus excavatum), or external compression brace (for pectus carinatum). Millimeter-scale differences were identified and presented graphically to patients and families. Conclusion: Optical scanning with the digital subtraction of images obtained months apart allows a comparison of chest shape before and after treatment. For nonsurgical, gradual methods, this allows the patient to more easily appreciate progress. We speculate that this will increase adherence to these methods in adolescent patients.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.690-696
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• 2019

기술사업화 과정을 통해서 시장에 진입하는 신생기업은 높은 불확실성에 직면한다. 특히 경쟁시장에 진출하는 ICT관련 기업은 더욱 복잡한 상황을 처리해야 한다. 불확실성 해결을 위한 심도 있는 연구가 이루어졌지만 기업의 사업화 프로세스에 대한 이해는 여전히 부족하다. 논의를 위해서 본 연구는 기술사업화 모델과 결정요인을 (정책, 재무, 작업 팀, 조직 문화, 어려움 극복 등) 제시한다. 연구대상은 연구개발특구의 연구기관에서 기술을 이전받은 ICT 관련 스핀오프 기업이다. 연구결과는 조직역량의 지속성이 기술사업화프로세스의 준수만큼 중요하다는 사실이 나타났다. 조직역량이 줄어들 때 기술사업화의 추진동력 또한 약해지는 결과가 나타났기 때문이다. 따라서 기술사업화 프로세스는 시장 진입의 성공을 보장하는 것이 아니며 시장 접근의 수단으로 이해된다. 조직역량의 강화가 이루어지지 않으면 성공적인 기술사업화 프로세스도 존재하지 않는 것이다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2019

Background and Objectives : The goal of this study is to present a strategy for improving the self-regulation (SR) ability and facilitating the change of vocal behavior by applying voice therapy using the SR concept to the patients with vocal cord nodule and muscle tension dysphonia. Materials and Method : The subjects were 80 patients and 80 patients who were diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia and vocal nodules. As a control group, the results were compared among patients with the same dysphonia without using SR strategies. The concept of SR before voice therapy was explained to the patients, and the treatment was divided into three stages according to the goal of voice therapy. The treatment stages consist of 1) skill acquisition, 2) habit formation, and 3) habit changes. voice therapy was performed by applying SR strategies such as goal implementation intentions and a less routine behavior. Patient's dropout rates were measured to compare the adherence of voice therapy. Results : Significant improvement was seen in all groups receiving voice therapy. However, in the group using the SR strategy, the voice analysis results showed a relatively low dropout rate of voice therapy. In the generalization confirmation stage, patients who applied SR concept showed better results. SR strategy did no longer be necessary to maintain newly adopted vocal behavior. Conclusion : The results of this study show that SR is one of the cognitive factors that can have a significant impact on the outcome of voice therapy, and also has a positive impact on the acquisition and generalization of new skills. A better understanding of SR and the development of therapeutic strategies using it will play an important role in solving voice problems in clinical settings.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.193-201
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• 2019

Background and Objective: Since the introduction of hospital pharmacy residency programs in 1983, hospital pharmacists in South Korea have been expected to expand their roles. However, their services and the outcomes have not been fully understood. In this study, we conducted a systematic review of Korean hospital pharmacist-provided interventions with regard to intervention type, intervention consequences, and target patient groups. Methods: A literature search of the following databases was performed: Embase, PubMed, Medline, KoreaMed, RISS, KMbase, KISS, NDSL, and KISTI. The search words were "hospital pharmacist", "clinical pharmacist", and "Korea". Articles reporting clinical or economic outcome measures that resulted from hospital pharmacist interventions were considered. Numeric measures for the acceptance rate of pharmacist recommendations were subjected to meta-analysis. Results: Of the 1,683 articles searched, 44 met the inclusion selection criteria. Most articles were published after 2000 (81.8%) and focused on clinical outcomes. Economic outcomes had been published since 2011. The interventions were classified as patient education, multidisciplinary team work, medication assessment, and guideline development. The outcome measures were physicians' prescription changes, clinical outcomes, patient adherence, economic outcomes, and quality of life. The acceptance rate was 80.5% (p < 0.005). Conclusion: Studies on pharmacist interventions have increased and showed increased patient health benefits and reduced medical costs at Korean hospital sites. Because pharmacists' professional competency would be recognized if the economic outcomes of their work were confirmed and justified, studies on their clinical performance should also include their economic impact.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.825-834
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• 2019

Objectives: To analyze whether there are perceptual differences in internet oral health information use between ordinary people who underwent dental treatments and dental hygienists. Second, the study aimed to analyze related issues, and, third, to find a developmental direction to provide fundamental information for developing patient-customized websites to improve dental services to suit contemporary needs. Methods: From September 1 to September 30, 2018, a questionnaire survey was conducted, with 367 participants (209 dental hygienists and 149 patients) in order to analyze their objective agreement, subjective congruence, and accuracy. As a study tool, the questionnaire consisted of 11 items about the perception of internet oral health information use and 11 on the estimated perceptions of both groups in order to compare their perceptions and estimates of each other. Results: Objective agreement was analyzed and, as a result, dental hygienists and patients were found to demonstrate similar results in terms of their perceptions of internet oral health information use. With regard to subjective agreement, the study subjects either underestimated or overestimated internet oral health information use more than they perceived. In terms of accuracy, dental hygienists and patients had different perceptions regarding internet oral health information use. Therefore, accuracy was somewhat low. Conclusions: In order to improve individuals' self-care ability and increase therapeutic instructional adherence for oral healthcare, it is necessary to apply internet oral health information properly to each patient's individual oral state.