• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.125-134
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• 2014

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate integral seat desk used in universities through comparison of real dimension values of the desk with KS/ISO standard and questionnaire survey. Background: School furniture that helps students sit comfortably for longer periods of time and allows for better concentration on learning is important. However, seat and desk have been generally designed based on the industry practice rather than user's anthropometry, and seats and desks used in universities of Korea have not been ergonomically evaluated. Method: Real 13 dimensions of the desk used in K University were measured using tape measure and inclinometer, and the dimension values were compared to the KS standard of desk and chair for lecture room (KS G 4210) and ergonomic design principles found in relevant references. Subjective appropriacies and preference for the desk were investigated based on questionnaire survey, in which 121 (male: 91, female: 30) college students participated. Results: Several dimensions for the desk and chair investigated except desk depth and width, leg room width, seat width have not met the KS standard, but all dimensions satisfied ergonomic design principles available in references. The questionnaire survey revealed that appropriacies for desk surface size, seat pan depth, seat pan cushion and backrest curvature were under middle point of 3.0, and that those for the other dimensions showed higher scores exceeding 3.0. Conclusion: The integral seat desk widely used in universities showed some design problems in terms of standards of KS G 2010 and KS G 4210, and ergonomic design principles. Compared to the general desk with separated desk and seat, subjective preference on the integral seat desk was low. Application: This would be used as a valuable guideline when designing or choosing new integral seat desk with high satisfaction of students.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.55-63
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• 1990

School children sit long on chairs in their classrom. Their posture is closely related to their chairs. Study of this relationship is very imporant for the health and education of school children. This report presents the results of study condcuted to determine the present status of classroom chairs and solve any problems identifede. The study involved 125 teachers in Seoul and Pusan, 175 fourth graders in Seoul, and 109 fourth graders in Puasn. The body dimensions of the school children and the dimensions of their chairs and desks were measured, and their postures while they studied at their desk were photographed. The following problems were identified as a result of the investigation: (1) Chairs are allocated to pupils according to their stature. (2) The teachers are not satisfied with the chairs and the method by which the chairs are allocated to their pupils. (3) The pupils complain of low seat height, narrow seat, and hard backrest, among other conditions. (4) The pupils select a chair one size larger than that suggested by their body size. (5) The poor posture of the pupils is traced to the seat height and sasyaku$(sitting height {\times} 1/3-1)$ of their chairs, their habit, their way of holding pencils, and lack of instruction by their teachers. The following recommendations are made to solve these problems: (1) Adjust the seat height and desk height to accommodate the pupils. (2) Provide both teachers and pupils with adequate knowledge of chails. (3) Provided each pupil with one desk and make the desk adjustable to sit his or her body dimensions. (4) Allocate a chair and desk to each pupil for his or her exclusive use. (5) Reserch and develop conversion tables that help to find suitable chails for individual pupils. New values of sasyaku and desk height, not specified in Korean Industrial Standards(KS), are proposed.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.81-89
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to develop data base and interface for sofa consumers and sofa designers. The human sensibility ergonomics method was used to find the consumer needs and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method was used to extract the designing characteristics required for sofa production. About 200 words and 100 images were gathered from sofa and furniture related catalogs and internet sites to find the best emotional words and images that can express the various sofa aspect. Among the collected words and images, 34 emotional words were selected for sensibility experiment according to the opinions of experts, relations of closeness and frequency of use, and 50 images were selected for the experiment by the diversity. Selected words and images were used for the semantic differential method with 94 subjects, and sensibility characteristics of sofas were defined through various statistical analysis methods including basic statistical analysis, factor analysis and multi-dimensional scale. In reflecting design characteristics of sofas, design factors of sofas were divided into backrest, seat, armrest, neck support and leg, and relative importance of each factor for design was determined with analytic hierarchy process (AHP) by utilizing the experts' opinions. Based on the results above, relationship analysis between emotional evaluation results and design factors was performed. Also, as various sofa images are presented diagrammatically through multidimensional scaling method, it can be used as an important tool for the development of sofa design. This study will contribute improving the product quality of sofas as it enables applying consumer needs into the sofa design.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.449-452
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the coordination between trunk flexion and lower limb extension contributing to vertical propulsion during sit-to-stand (STS) at different chair heights in the elderly. Methods: Ten elderly subjects were asked to stand up at their natural speed from different chair heights : (1) $90^{\circ}$ knee flexion; (2) $100^{\circ}$ knee flexion; (3) $110^{\circ}$ knee flexion; and (4) $120^{\circ}$ knee flexion. A standard chair without a backrest or armrests was used in this study. To remove inertial effects of upper limb movements, subjects were asked to stand up from a chair with their arms crossed at the chest. Mean of results of three trials were used in the analysis at different knee flexion angles. Distances moved by the shoulder for compensatory trunk movement was recorded by motion analysis and vertical force was recorded under foot using force plates. Distances moved by the shoulder and vertical ground reaction force measurements were analyzed using repeated ANOVA. Results: Distances moved by the shoulder significantly decreased with higher chair (p<0.05). Vertical forces were not significant difference on chair heights (p>0.05), but results of pairwise comparisons for vertical force revealed significant difference between $90^{\circ}$ knee flexion and $120^{\circ}$ knee flexion (p<0.05). Conclusion: Trunk movement is probably used as a compensatory mechanism at low chair heights to increase lift-off from sitting by the elderly.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권10호
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• pp.68-74
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• 2019

In the case of a partition panel for a vehicle, it is used as a vehicle chassis component that serves to distinguish the indoor and outdoor spaces of a vehicle and is mounted on a backrest portion of the vehicle's back seat to ensure the convenience of passengers by connecting the floor and the side of the vehicle. Because it is a relatively large-sized plate material among automobile chassis parts except the moving parts and non-ferrous materials can be applied, it is considered as a part having a large light-weight effect. However, the partition panel is one of the vehicle parts that must satisfy the light-weight effect as well as various structural reliability, such as torsional rigidity, vibration, and impact characteristics, for securing the running stability of the vehicle when driving at the same time. So, In this study, the possibility of replacing the aluminum partition panel as CFRP(Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) partition panel is evaluated through comparing the two partition panels by using the structural reliability(stiffness/strength analysis), vibration analysis, impact analysis.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.305-313
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• 2020

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between a functional evaluation model and the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) scale in evaluating the upper extremities of stroke patients Methods: Thirty-eight stroke patients were evaluated using the FMA and performed reaching and grasping motions using a three-dimensional motion analysis (Qquas 1 series, Qualisys AB, Sweden). The participants sat on a chair with a backrest. The position of the cup was located at a distance of 80% to the front arm length. The markers were attached to the sternum, acromion, elbow lateral epicondyle, ulnar styloid process, three metacarpal heads, and the distal phalanges of the thumb and index finger. The variables of the correlation between the functional evaluation model and the FMA scale were analyzed. Multiple regression (stepwise) was used to investigate the effect of the kinematic variables. Results: A significant negative correlation was found between the movement time (p < 0.05), movement unit (p < 0.05), and trunk displacement values (p < 0.05) in the FMA total scores, while a positive correlation was found between the peak velocity (p < 0.05) and maximum grip aperture values (p < 0.05). As a result of the multiple regression analysis, the most significant factor was the movement unit, followed by the general movement assessment and trunk displacement. The explained FMA total score value was 62%. Conclusion: This study presents a new functional evaluation model for assessing the reaching and grasping ability of stroke patients. The factors of the proposed functional evaluation model showed significant correlations with the FMA scale scores and confirmed that the new functional evaluation model explained the FMA by 67%. This suggests a new functional evaluation model for reaching and grasping stroke patients.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.385-390
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• 2021

본 연구는 보행보조차의 사용성평가 및 노인의 사회활동에 대한 조사를 통해 제품 R&D에 기초자료를 제공하며 제품이 고령자의 삶에 미치는 영향을 알아보아 고차원적 참고자료 제시를 목적으로 연구를 진행하였다. 본 연구는 성남시 거주 보행보조기 사용 노인 60명을 대상으로 설문조사를 진행하였다. 조사결과 제품의 접이기능, 무게, 등받이의 형태, 의자의 재질 등에서 불만족이 나타났다. 사회활동 조사 결과 제품의 편의성이 노인의 외출 증가에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 것으로 드러났으며 승강기 및 대중교통과 같은 시설 이용의 불편이 외출 감소에 상당한 영향을 주는 것으로 드러났다. 따라서 노인의 일상생활 및 외출에 보행보조차의 기능개선도 중요한 요인 중 하나지만 도시적 차원의 인프라 개선 및 구축도 중요한 요인으로 파악된다.

• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.63-68
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• 2013

장애인들이 많이 사용하고 있는 보조기구 중의 하나인 수동휠체어는 KS규격인 KS P ISO 7176-5의 치수 규격을 따르고 있다. KS P ISO 7176-5의 경우 국제 규격인 ISO 7176-5의 규격을 기술적 변경 없이 그대로 사용하고 있다. 하지만 국제규격의 경우는 외국의 신체사이즈를 기준으로 수동휠체어에 대한 크기를 지정하기 때문에 한국에서 사용하기에는 적합하지 않다. 실제로 기술표준원에서 조사한 인체치수 조사 자료와 현재 KS P ISO 7176-5의 규격을 비교한 결과 팔걸이 높이를 제외한 좌석의 높이, 좌석면의 너비, 좌석면의 깊이, 등받이 높이의 경우 KS P ISO 7176-5의 크기가 컸고, 팔걸이 높이는 KS P ISO 7176-5의 크기가 낮았다. 이러한 경우 사용자가 장시간 사용하게 되면 안정성이 감소되고, 사용자의 골반 회전이 쉬워져서 자세가 불안정해지고, 오금이 좌석의 모서리에 닿아 오금과 장딴지에 압력이 가해지고, 자세가 앞으로 당겨서 앉는 자세가 되어서 등이 구부정한 자세가 된다. 또한 몸이 앞이나 옆으로 기울어지는 자세가 되어서 올바른 자세로 유지할 수 없게 된다. 이러한 문제점이 계속 지속이 된다면 사용자의 신체에 무리가 올 수 있다. 이 논문에서는 한국의 장애인 치수에 대한 조사를 하여 올바른 휠체어 치수를 연구하여 제안하였다.

• 디자인학연구
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.73-80
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• 1999

국내의 의자 개발은 선진외국의 인체치수 및 설계기준에 의한 디자인으로 인해 많은 사용자가 작업 수행도는 물론, 허리, 목, 어깨 통증에 대한 호소가 늘고 있는 실정이다. 다양한 체격의 사용자가 무리없는 자세로 사무작업을 수행하기 위해선 사무용의자의 각종치수에 대한 인간공학적 설계기준이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 한국인 성인 인체측정자료를 바탕으로 선 연구의 설계지침을 이용하여 설계권장치수를 제시하였다. 이에 대한 타당성 검증을 위해 피실험자들을 측정하여, 선호치수를 구하였고, 그것과 설계지침에 따른 차이를 분석하였다. 그리고 일반적으로 많이 사용하는 사무용의자들과 자신의 신체에 맞게 조절가능한 의자를 사용하여, 안락감과 신체불편도를 평가하였으며, 각 설계치수가 인체에 미치는 영향을 비교 분석하였다. 좌면의 높이가 높으면 허벅지에 영향을 미치고, 등받침대 폭, 높이, 각도는 어깨, 목, 허리에 피로를 가져다준다.본 연구실험결과 한국인을위한 사무용의자의 좌면 높이 권장치수는 고정식일때 425mm, 조절식일때 365-484mm를 추천한다. 그 외 설계권장치수는 논문에 제시하였으며, 이와 같은 인간공학적 설계권장치수는 결론적으로 사용자의 신체에 맞게 조절범위를 제공하므로 설계분야에 중요한 기초자료가 되리라 본다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.511-519
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 치과 의료기관에서의 감염관리 실태와 치과위생사의 감염관리 실천도를 조사하여 효율적인 감염관리 실천 및 방안을 마련하고자 조사하였다. 경기, 인천지역의 치과병원19곳과 치과의원 28곳의 치과위생사 193명을 조사한 결과, 기공물 소독관리는 인상체와 교합체를 병원급에서만 52.6%, 치과 보철물을 소독하는 경우에는 의원급에서만 46.4%가 소독하는 것으로 나타났다. 수관에서 환자 진료 후나 아침에 진료를 시작하기 전에 병원급 26.3%, 의원급 25%가 물을 빼지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 각 병원과 의원의 유니트 체어의 어깨 등받이의 경우 병원급은 $5.02^*10\^3CFU/mL$, 의원급은 $1^*10\^4CFU/mL$의 세균이 검출 되었다. 라이트 손잡이는 병원급은 $8.32^*10\^3CFU/mL$, 의원급은 $4.26^*10\^4CFU/mL$의 세균이 검출되었다. 다양한 박테리아와 바이러스에 노출되기 쉬운 치과 의료기관에서 스스로를 감염원으로부터 지킬 수 있는 방법은 개인방호용품의 올바른 선택과 사용, 무엇보다도 정기적이고 적극적인 교육이 필요하며 통일된 감염방지실천이 필요하다.