• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2023

Objective: The practice of breathing exercises involves altering the depth and frequency of respiration. Strengthening respiratory muscles plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. The efficiency of the respiratory system affects not only physical activity but also various physiological processes including cardiovascular health, lung function, and cognitive abilities. The study evaluated the reliability of the developed device for inspiratory/expiratory training using pressure sensors and Bluetooth connectivity with a smartphone application. Design: Design & development research Methods: The research methodology involved connecting a custom-made respiratory sensor to an IMT-PEP BIC Breath device. Various pressure conditions were measured, and statistical analyses were performed to assess reliability and consistency. Results showed high Intraclass Coefficient Correlation (ICC) values for both inspiratory and expiratory pressures, indicating strong test-retest reliability. The device was designed for ease of use and wireless monitoring through a smartphone app. Results: This study conducted at expiratory pressure confirmed the proper operation of the IMT/PEP breathing trainer at the specified pressure setting in the product. The pressure sensor demonstrated high test-retest reliability with an ICC value of 0.999 for both expiratory and inspiratory pressure measurements. Conclusions: The developed respiratory training device measured and monitored inspiratory and expiratory pressures, demonstrating its reliability for respiratory training. The system could be utilized to record training frequency and intensity, providing potential benefits for patients requiring respiratory interventions. Further research is needed to assess the full potential of the device in diverse populations and applications.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.74-94
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of education between CAI(Computer Assisted Instruction) and lectures for smoking cessation among male students who attended vocational high schools. Conducted from February 24th to April 26th, 2003, the study design was quasi-experimental with nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The study subjects were 60 male students in K vocational high school in Daegu city, who were present smokers and had more than 7.0 ppm concentration level of carbon monoxide. Thirty students were randomly chosen as the experimental group which applied CAI education method for smoking cessation. The other 30 students served as the control group which received lecture education method of 40 minutes on four consecutive days. CAI education for smoking cessation was composed of ready-made individual learning contents, counseling by using cyber-communication, writing a letter to stop smoking, and writing a written agreement for smoking cessation. Lecture education for smoking cessation was composed of a ready-prepared lecture for the group, writing a letter to stop smoking, and writing a written agreement for smoking cessation. To measure smoking related knowledge, Jeong Ree Roh(1996)'s smoking related knowledge scale$(Cronbach's\;{\alpha}=0.84)$ was modified and used by the researcher. To measure smoking related attitude, Jeong Ree Roh(1996)'s smoking related attitude scale$(Cronbach's\;{\alpha}=0.91)$ was modified and used by the researcher. Smoking related knowledge scale's Cronbach's $\alpha$ was 0.83 in the pilot study and 0.93 in this study. Smoking related attitude scale's Cronbach's a was 0.80 in the pilot study and 0.98 in this study. To determine the smoking amount, the number of cigarettes smoked per day was checked. The concentration level of CO in the exhaled breath was measured (Micro CO Cat. No. MCO2, UK). Data was analyzed by $x^2-test$, t-test, repeated measures ANOVA. simple main effects, and time contrast test with SPSS/Win 11.0 program. The results of this study were as follows: 1. The first hypothesis. that 'Smoking-related knowledge score in the experimental group by using CAI education for smoking cessation will be higher than that in the control group by using lecture education for smoking cessation', was not supported. 2. The second hypothesis, that 'Smoking-related attitude in the experimental group by using CAI education for smoking cessation will be higher than that in the control group by using lecture education for smoking cessation'. was supported(F=6490.79. p=0.000). 3. The third hypothesis. that 'Smoking amount in the experimental group by using CAI education for smoking cessation will be less than that in the control group by using lecture education for smoking cessation'. was supported. 1) The third-1st sub-hypothesis. that 'The number of cigarettes smoked per day in the experimental group by using CAI education for smoking cessation will be less than that in the control group by using lecture education for smoking cessation'. was supported(F=134.19. p=0.000). 2) The third-2nd sub-hypothesis. that 'The concentration level of CO by ppm per one exhaled breath in the experimental group by using CAI education for smoking cessation will be lower than that in the control group by using lecture education for smoking cessation"' was supported(F=268.55. p=0.000). From the above results. CAI education can be an effective intervention to improve smoking-related knowledge and attitude. and to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked per day and the concentration level of CO by ppm per one exhaled breath. Lecture education can be effective to improve smoking-related knowledge. In the future, when CAI education and lecture education for smoking cessation are applied on the school nursing field. the students can gain a comprehensive understanding of smoking cessation, changes in smoking-related knowledge. smoking-related attitude and reducing smoking amount. Furthermore, CAI education for smoking cessation could be developed as an individual self initiative program and could give a guideline to apply CAI education for smoking cessation in other field.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.79-92
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• 2003

1998년 3월 경상북도 경주시에 거주하는 30세 이상의 소화불량 증상이 있는 주민 중 내시경 검사를 통한 신속 요소분해 반응검사(CLO검사) 상 양성으로 확진된 사람에 대하여 H. pylori에 대한 3제 요법(tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate 600mg bid, amoxicillin 500mg qid, metronidazole 250mg qid 복합제제)을 실시하였다. 1년 후 요소호기검사에서 음성이었던 사람 87명 중 추적 가능하였던 86명을 대상으로 H. pylori에 대한 성공적인 제균 치료 1년 후(2000년 4월), 2년 6개월 후(2001년 10월)의 재감염률을 파악하고, 재감염과 관련된 요인을 분석하였다. 재감염을 판정하기 위하여 요소호기검사와 재감염 관련 요인을 파악하기 위하여 설문조사를 실시하였는데, 설문내용에는 위암 및 위궤양 등에 대한 가족력, 위장관계 관련 증상, 사회경제적 및 인구학적 특성, 투약 및 건강관련행위 등이 포함되었다. 2년 6개월 동안 추적조사가 완료된 77명을 대상으로 H. pylori 제균 후 1년 후의 재감염률은 15.6%였고, 2년 6개월 후의 요소호기검사에서 양성으로 판정 받은 대상자는 77명중 13명으로 재감염률은 16.9%였다. 연령, 성별, 사회경제적 특성, 교육수준, 가족력 등은 재감염과 관련성이 없었고, 요소호기검사에서 음성이라고 판정 받고 난 후 1년 간 연구 대상자 본인이 느끼는 주관적 소화불량 증상 중 '식후 포만감'이 있는 경우와 '상복부 팽만감' 증상여부는 재감염과 유의한 관련성이 있었다. 단변량분석에서 치료순응도와 음주가 유의한 변수였으며, 다중로지스틱회귀분석에서는 최근 1년 동안의 소화불량 증상 점수가 2-3점인 경우만이 교차비가 4.5로 통계학적으로 유의한 영향을 미치는 변수였다. 식사 중 소금 섭취량이 많은 경우 교차비가 8.7이었지만 통계학적으로 유의하지는 않았다. 결론적으로 1년 재감염률은 15.6%, 2년 6개월 재감염률은 16.9%이었으며, 개인의 주관적인 소화불량 증상 호소 정도와 치료순응도는 지역사회에서 H. pylori 재감염을 예측할 수 있는 근거로써 H. pylori 감염에 대한 추적검사시 추적검사 대상자 선별을 위한 근거로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.74-82
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to compare the anaerobic threshold (AT) between subjects with and without non-specific chronic low back pain (NCLBP). The patient group included 15 women with NCLBP. The normal group included 15 women without NCLBP who were age-, height-, weight-, and activity level-matched. The subjects performed a Balke treadmill protocol which was symptom-limited progressive loading test. Their heart rate (HR), ventilatory gas and metabolic equivalents (METs) were measured using the automatic breath gas analyzing system. After the test, each subjects' ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were evaluated. The visual analog scale (VAS) was assessed pre- and post-test. The independent t-test and Wilcoxon's signed-rank test were used for analysis of the data. Time, HR, the volume of oxygen consumption ($VO_2$), relative $VO_2$, and METs at the AT level of the patient group were significantly lower than those of the healthy group (p<.05). However, there were no significant differences in RPE, VAS, and breathing frequency at the AT level (p>.05). The findings of this study indicate that patients with NCLBP had a lower aerobic fitness than healthy subjects. Thus, implementation of rehabilitation program to increase aerobic fitness may be considered in patietns with NCLBP, and further studies are required to determine the etiological factors of decreased aerobic fitness.

• 산업공학
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2011

The purpose of this research was to develop an integrated interface for the usability test of systems or products in the design process. It is capable of automatically creating GOMS models which can predict human task performances. It can generate GOMS models to be interacted with the prototype interfaces. It can also effectively manage various design information and various usability test results to be implemented into the new product and/or system design. Thus we can perform usability test for products or system prototypes more effectively and also reduce time and effort required for this test. For usability tests, we established an integrated interface based on GOMS model by the LabVIEW program. We constructed the system that the linkage to GOMS model is available. Using this integrated interface, the menu structure of mobile phone can be constructed easily. User can design a depth and a breath that he want. The size of button and the label of the button is changable. The path to the goal can be defined by the user. Using a designed menu structure, the experiment could be performed. The results of GOMS model and the actual time are presented. Besides, values of operators of GOMS model can be defined as the value that user wants. Using the integrated interface that we developed, the optimal menu structure deducted. The menu structure that user wants can be established easily. The optimal layout and button size can be decided by comparison of numerous menu structures. User can choose the method of usability test among GOMS model and empirical data. Using this integrated interface, the time and costs can be saved and the optimal menu structure can be found easily.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.160-166
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of urea, a new potential diagnosis reagent of Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods: Considering the mechanism of urea breath test, we determined the excretion of urea in expired air after its oral administration in rats and beagle dogs at the dose of 2 mg/kg (including 50 mCi/mmol $^{14}C$-urea 50 ${\mu}Ci/kg$ for rats and 13.5 ${\mu}Ci/kg$ for dogs). Results: Urea was rapidly disappeared from the blood circulation by 1 hr after its i.v. bolus injection, followed by a slow disappearance by 24 hr. The half-lives at the distributive phase ($t_{1/2{\alpha}}$) and post-distributive phase ($t_{1/2{\beta}}$) were 2 min and 6 hr, respectively. The bioavailability of urea was 64.3% after its oral administration. The values of the volume of distribution ($V_{dss}$) and the total body clearance ($CL_t$) after the oral administration were compatible with those after i.v. administration. The recovery of urea in the bile was about 0.1% of the dose by 24 hr after its oral administration. Urea was extensively eliminated in the urine by 48 hr. The recovery ratios of urea in the urine and expired air were about 86.8% and 2.99% of the dose by 48 hr, respectively. Moreover, urea was mostly distributed from the blood circulation to the kidney, followed by being eliminated in the urine without metabolism. The concentration of urea in the kidney was 4.0 times higher than that of plasma at 40 min after its oral administration. Conclusions: These findings indicated that oral route appears to be available for the administration of urea. Orally administered urea, thus, was considered to be useful for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the changing prevalence rate of Helicobacter pylori infection in children, of different age groups, with recurrent abdominal pain over a 10-year period. Methods: Children with recurrent abdominal pain who visited the pediatric outpatient clinic at university hospital were screened for H. pylori. Children were divided into 3 age categories of 4-5, 6-11, and 12-16 years. To study the changes in the annual prevalence rates of H. pylori infection, the study period was divided into 3 time periods: 2004-2007, 2008-2010, and 2011-2014. Urea breath test was performed for all children aged 4-16 years, with a cut-off value of 4.0‰ for children aged ${\geq}6$ years and 7‰ for children aged <6 years. Results: A total of 2,530 children (1,191 boys) with a mean age of $10.0{\pm}3.0years$ (range, 4.0-16.9 years) were included in the study. The total prevalence of H. pylori infection was 7.4% (187/2,530). The prevalence rate of H. pylori infection in children with recurrent abdominal pain was 8.0% (70/873) in 2004-2007, 7.7% (51/666) in 2008-2010, and 6.7% (66/991) in the 2011-2014. Nevertheless, a significant difference was observed in the prevalence rate between children <12 years old and ${\geq}12$ years of age (p=0.018). Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori infection in Korean children with recurrent abdominal pain was 7.4%, showing no significant decrease in the last 11 years; however, the prevalence rate in children <12 years old was significantly lower than that in those ${\geq}12$ years old.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제87권1호
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• pp.65-79
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• 2024

Background: Exhaled condensates contain inflammatory biomarkers; however, their roles in the clinical field have been under-investigated. Methods: We prospectively enrolled subjects admitted to pulmonology clinics. We collected exhaled breath condensates (EBC) and analysed the levels of six and 12 biomarkers using conventional and multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively. Results: Among the 123 subjects, healthy controls constituted the largest group (81 participants; 65.9%), followed by the preserved ratio impaired spirometry group (21 patients; 17.1%) and the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) group (21 patients; 17.1%). In COPD patients, platelet derived growth factor-AA exhibited strong positive correlations with COPD assessment test (ρ=0.5926, p=0.0423) and COPD-specific version of St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ-C) score (total, ρ=0.6725, p=0.0166; activity, ρ=0.7176, p=0.0086; and impacts, ρ=0.6151, p=0.0333). Granzyme B showed strong positive correlations with SGRQ-C score (symptoms, ρ=0.6078, p=0.0360; and impacts, ρ=0.6007, p=0.0389). Interleukin 6 exhibited a strong positive correlation with SGRQ-C score (activity, ρ=0.4671, p=0.0378). The absolute serum eosinophil and basophil counts showed positive correlations with pro-collagen I alpha 1 (ρ=0.6735, p=0.0164 and ρ=0.6295, p=0.0283, respectively). In healthy subjects, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁)/forced vital capacity demonstrated significant correlation with CC chemokine ligand 3 (CCL3)/macrophage inflammatory protein 1 alpha (ρ=0.3897 and p=0.0068). FEV₁ exhibited significant correlation with CCL11/eotaxin (ρ=0.4445 and p=0.0017). Conclusion: Inflammatory biomarkers in EBC might be useful to predict quality of life concerning respiratory symptoms and serologic markers. Further studies are needed.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.19-29
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• 2021

Purpose: To assess parent perspectives of the current and potential future tests for their child with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods: New Zealand parents of a child with IBD were invited to complete an anonymous online survey. Experiences relating to their child's blood or faecal tests, medical imaging (abdominal ultrasound [US], abdominal computerised tomography [CT] and magnetic resonance enterography) and colonoscopy were collected. Perceived attitudes to potential future testing of urine, saliva, and breath, were sought. Results: Twenty-eight parents, 93% female completed the survey, and 86% were aged between 35 and 54 years. Baseline information was provided by parents for 27 of 28 children, 70.3% had Crohn's disease with a mean disease duration of 2.67 years. Blood tests were the most requested and completed tests, while CT was the least ordered and most refused test. Colonoscopy was rated as the least comfortable and generated the most worry. Explanation of test significantly improved parent's levels of understanding when their child had blood, faecal, imaging (US) or colonoscopy tests. Providing an explanation, test invasiveness and the impact of the blood results may have on their child's treatment significantly improved parents' comfort levels. However, explanation of colonoscopy generated a significant parental concerns. Saliva, urine and blood tests were chosen as the most preferred disease monitoring tests. Conclusion: Parents preferred any tests less invasive than colonoscopy for monitoring their child's IBD. Although providing explanation of their child's tests enhanced parents' understanding, it can also affect parents' levels of concern and comfort.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.73-81
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• 1995

연구목적 : 수면무호흡증 환자들은 수면다원검사를 통해 진단이 가능한데, 수면무호흡증이 의심되는 모든 환자를 검사의뢰하기에는 현실적으로 어려움이 많다. 따라서 저자들은 수면다원검사와 치료가 필요한 수면무호흡증 환자를 선별할 수 있는 간단한 검사 방법을 찾고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 연구방법 : 코골기와 수면무호흡증으로 인해 수면 다원검사가 의뢰된 140명의 환자를 대상으로 하루 밤 동안 1회 수면다원검사를 실시하였다. 수면무호흡증의 증상은 18개의 문항으로 된 설문지로 평가하였고, 우울증은 Zung's 척도, 졸리움증은 Stanford Sleepiness Scale(SSS), 불면증은 이성훈 등(14)이 개발한 불면증척도 등을 이용하였다. 그외 혈압, 키, 체중, 목둘레 등을 측정하였고, 코골기의 가족력, 얼마나 오랫동안 코골기가 있었는지, 술, 담배를 어느 정도 하는지를 조사하였으며, digit symbol test, trail making B test 등의 인지기능검사를 시행하였다. 그리고 이 변수들과 호흡장애지수 간의 상관관계를 SPSS-PC 의 Pearson's correlation 으로 조사하였고, 통계적으로 유의하게 나온 변수들을 가지고 판별분석을 이용하여 호흡장애지수에 대한 이 변수들의 판별계 수를 구하고, 그것으로 판별식을 만들었다. 또한 판별분석상 호흡장애지수에 영향을 미치는 것으로 밝혀진 변수들에 대해 각각 기준점을 정하고, 호흡장애지수 20을 기준으로 하여 선별검사의 민감도를 조사하였다. 연구결과 : 판별분석결과 호흡장애지수에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타난 6가지 변수 즉, 목둘레, 수면전 수축기혈압, 음주정도, 자다가 숨을 멈추는 정도, 잠잘 때 입안이 마르는 정도, 수면무호흡 설문지 점수를 가지고 판별식을 만들어 보았을 때, 호홉장애지수 20이상인 환자를 92.8%의 민감도로 찾아낼 수 있었다. 또한, 목둘레 40cm이상, 수축기 혈압 125mmHg 이상, 잦은 음주, 수면중 잦은 숨멈춤, 수면중 잦은 구갈증, 코골기 및 수면무호흡증 설문지 총점수 35점 이상 중 3개 이상 해당시 호홉장애지수 20이상인 환자를 87.6%의 민감도로 찾을 수 있었다. 그리고, 목둘레 40cm이상, 수축기 혈압 125mmHg이상, 잦은 음주, 체중 80kg이상 중 2가지 이상 해당 시 호흡장애지수 20 이상인 환자를 83.5%의 민감도로 찾을 수 있었다. 결론 : 외래에서 간단히 시행할 수 있는 설문지조사와 이학적검사를 이용한 위의 방법으로 호흡장애 지수 20이상인 환자를 높은 민감도로 구별해 낼 수 있었다.