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Systematic Literature Review on Nursing Department Clinical Practice Research in Korea

  • Jungae Kim
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.142-148
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    • 2023
  • Nursing majors are a combination of theoretical and practical education, and since the advisor cannot participate in all practices in clinical practice, the efficiency and effectiveness of practical education are limited in judging the results according to students' reactions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the domestic literature on the efficiency of clinical practice of nursing college students.The analysis target was selected through PRISMA flow, and the results were derived through categorization and questioning based on content analysis. Looking at the results, research related to the adaptation of trainees was mainstream, and specifically, research related to the characteristics, conflicts, clinical practice environment, and interpersonal anguish of trainees was conducted. In addition, it was confirmed that active and systematic intervention of practical guidance professors was required, such as possible safety accidents, emotional labor problems, and dilemmas during the practice period. Through this study, it is suggested that a systematic framework for nursing and clinical practice should be prepared.

Clinical Trials of Cofrel for Cough in Infants and Young Children (유유아(乳幼兒)의 기침에 대(對)한 Cofrel 사용경험(使用經驗))

  • Kim, Sang-Hyeup
    • The Korean Journal of Pharmacology
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.61-65
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    • 1977
  • We tried $Cofrel^{\circledR}$ ($Pyrexyl^{\circledR}$ 1-(2-benzyl phenoxy)-2-piperidino-propane phosphate) which is non-narcotic, to evaluate its clinical effect on cough due to respiratory tract diseases-35 cases. 1) Thirty two cases among 35 cases disclosed remarkable effectiveness (91.4% of efficacy) 2) It was almost equally effective in dry cough, productive cough and barking cough. 3) Speed of response was very rapid in 21 cases(60.0) moderately rapid in 12 cases(34.3%). 4) Palatability were excellent in all cases and side effect was not observed. It is very difficult to evaluate effectiveness of anti-tussive drug. However, we concluded that Cofrel is a quite effective medicament for cough in respiratory diseases in children.

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Etanercept in the Treatment of Methotrexate-resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis (메토트렉세이트 치료에 실패한 류마티스관절염 환자에서 에타너셉트 사용에 대한 비용-효과 분석)

  • Kim Jong-Joo;Park Eun-Ja;Park Se-Jung;Sung Yun-Kyung;Bae Sang-Cheol;Lee Eui-Kyung
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.50 no.2
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    • pp.70-77
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    • 2006
  • A cost effective analysis was performed for comparing leflunomide+methotrexate, etanercept monotherapy and etanercept+methotrexate for 6 months. For the patients with methotrexate-resistant RA, ACR20 data were extracted from the published clinical trials searched from Pubmed. The direct medical cost was estimated based on ACR guideline and Korean National Health Insurance reimbursement. Combination therapy of etanercept+methotrexate was found to be more cost-effective than etanercept monotherapy, which meant it was a better therapeutic strategy for methotrexate- resistant RA.

Current Pharmacogenetics in Psychiatry (정신의학에서의 약물유전학 현황)

  • Kim, Il Bin;Lee, Yu Sang
    • Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2021
  • Pharmacogenetics is opening a new era of precision medicine in psychiatry. Drug-metabolizing enzymes are characterized by genetic polymorphisms, which render a large portion of variability in individual drug metabolism. Dose adjustment based on pharmacogenetics knowledge is a first step to translate pharmacogenetics into clinical practice. However, diverse factors including cost-effectiveness should be addressed to provide clinical recommendation. To address current challenges in pharmacogenetics testing in psychiatry, this review provides an update regarding genotyping (SNP analysis, array, and next-generation sequencing), genotype-phenotype correlations, and cost-effectiveness. The current updates on pharmacogenetics in psychiatry will provide guidance for both clinician and researchers to have a consensus in harmonizing efforts to advance the pharmacogenetics field in a part of precision medicine in psychiatry.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (마음챙김명상과 불면증)

  • Lee, Hwa-Young
    • Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.13-17
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    • 2021
  • Sleep disturbance is a common health complaint affecting an estimated 10-25% of the general population. Pharmacotherapy is a traditional treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy is well demonstrated as an efficacious treatment for insomnia. There is a growing interest in the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation for sleep disturbed populations. Mindfulness involves focused, purposeful, nonjudgmental attention to a particular idea. In clinical application of mindfulness practice, mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy are used widely. Clinical trials support the effectiveness of meditation for the treatment of insomnia. The aim of this article is to review the effect of mindfulness meditation on insomnia.

E-cigarette use for smoking cessation and its regulatory trends worldwide (금연을 위한 전자담배의 사용과 세계 규제 동향)

  • Jin, Yaeji;Kang, Minku;Park, Tae Eun
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.133-143
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    • 2022
  • E-cigarettes were considered safe at the early stage of market entry because they were thought not to contain harmful ingredients such as nicotine and because the smoke emitted was vapor. For this reason, the use of e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes or as a smoking cessation aid has emerged. However, the study results on the effectiveness of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation are mixed. In response to the increased use of e-cigarettes, foreign countries have implemented various regulations, such as utilizing e-cigarettes for smoking cessation with a prescription in Australia; however, South Korea is still standing firm on recommending not to use e-cigarettes at all. Therefore, the effectiveness of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation and the regulatory trends of e-cigarette use overseas will be reviewed to discuss the future direction in South Korea needs to take.

The Effect of Self-Leadership on Job Performance of Dental Hygienists who have Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree (치위생학 전공심화과정을 이수한 치과위생사의 셀프리더십이 조직유효성에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Chung-Soon
    • The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.67-77
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: The Purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of self-leadership on the organizational effectiveness of a dental hygienist who has completed a bachelor's degree of dental hygiene science. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 303 dental hygienists in the Jeonbuk area from July 1 to August 31, 2019. Data were analyzed through the chi-square test, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS 18.0 program. Results: Subject's age, marital status, and clinical experience had significant effects on self-leadership and organizational effectiveness. It was found that the course completion status of bachelor's degree was related to self-leadership and organizational effectiveness. Conclusions: Completing a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene science impacts self-goal setting and constructive thinking of self-leadership. This also influences job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Development and Effects of Assertiveness Training applying Dongsasub Training for Nursing Students in Clinical Practice (임상실습 간호대학생을 위한 동사섭 훈련 적용 주장훈련의 개발 및 효과)

  • Kim, Myoungsuk
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.46 no.4
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    • pp.490-500
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to develop assertiveness training applying Dongsasub training for junior nursing students, and to verify effectiveness of the training on assertiveness behavior, self-esteem, clinical practice stress, and clinical competence. Methods: The study design was a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. Participants were 63 nursing students in clinical training (31 students in the experimental group and 32 students in the control group). The assertiveness training applying Dongsasub training consisted of four sessions. Outcome variables included assertiveness behavior, self-esteem, clinical practice stress, and clinical competence. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, Fisher's exact test and independent samples t-test with SPSS/WIN 21.0. Results: Scores of assertiveness behavior (t=-2.49, p=.015), self-esteem (t=-4.80, p <.001) and clinical competence (t=-2.33, p=.023) were significantly higher and clinical practice stress (t=4.22, p <.001) was significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Results indicate that the assertiveness training applying Dongsasub training can be used as a nursing intervention to lower clinical practice stress and improve the clinical competence of nursing students.

Systematic Review on Clinical Equivalence of Generic and Brand-name Drugs in Statin Therapy (Statin 계열 약물의 제네릭 및 브랜드 제품 간 임상 치료결과 비교를 위한 체계적 문헌 고찰)

  • Shim, Haeri;Lee, Iyn-Hyang
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2017
  • Background: Generic medications are approved on the basis of bioequivalence with brand medications in healthy volunteers rather than the target population, there remains a substantial uncertainty regarding their clinical effectiveness and safety. The object of this paper is to compare the clinical equivalence of generic statin drugs in patients. Methods: Literature published before September 2016, which is indexed in PubMed, EMBASE, RISS, comparing generic to brand products in statins. Outcomes included blood lipid level, proportion of days covered (adherence), hospitalization and mortality. Results: 511 citations were screened, of which 11 studies met eligibility criteria (6 randomized clinical trials, 5 observational studies). Generic atorvastatin was clinical equivalent with brand drugs in blood lipid level (3 RCTs) and generic simvastatin was also clinical equivalent with brand drugs (2 RCTs). 2 of 3 studies reported no significant difference in proportion of days covered except 1 study which reported generic statin significantly enhance proportion of days covered (p<0.001). Hospitalization was no significant difference in all studies (p>0.05). 1 study reported that all cause of mortality was significantly low in generic drugs (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Published data on comparing clinical efficacy of generic and brand statins were insufficient in both quantity and quality. This systematic review suggests that additional studies on clinical equivalence and safety of generic medications in patients would be needed.

Systemic Analysis on Laparoscope-Assisted Gastrectomy for Patients with Gastric Cancer

  • Hu, Jun-Hong;Tang, Hong-Na;Ma, Yong-Ping;Wang, Chen-Yu;Yao, Kun-Hou;Zhang, Jun-Jie;Ren, Xue-Qun
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.2027-2029
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    • 2015
  • Background: Laparoscope-assisted gastrectomy in treating patients with gastric cancers developed with a background of highly invasive traditional surgery and is being increasingly performed in the Asian Pacific area. This study systemically investigated the technique and clinical results for comparison with traditional radical subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancers. Methods: Clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness and side effects of laparoscope-assisted gastrectomy in treating patients with gastric cancers were identified using a predefined search strategy. Summary rates of effectiveness and side effects of laparoscope-assisted gastrectomy were calculated. Results: Thirteen clinical studies which including 1,412 patients with gastric cancer treated by laparoscope-assisted gastrectomy were considered eligible for inclusion. Systemic analysis showed that, for all patients, the pooled resection rate was 100%. Major adverse effects were anastomotic stenosis, abdominal abscess, abdominal bleeding, postoperative ileus. Treatment related death occurred in 0. 71% (10/1412). Conclusion: This systemic analysis suggests that laparoscope-assisted gastrectomy in treating patients with gastric cancers is associated with good curative rate and acceptable complications.