• 한국농촌간호학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.44-54
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• 2024

Purpose: This study identifies the factors influencing unplanned readmissions among participants of the medical aid community care pilot program. Methods: This descriptive study analyzed data from 1,013 participants in a medical aid community care pilot program. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: The presence of mental illness, injury-related conditions, long-term care grades, and activities of daily living scores are key factors influencing the likelihood of readmission. In particular, the presence of a mental disorder or an injury-related condition increased the probability of readmission, whereas individuals with long-term care grades 1~2 showed a decreased likelihood of readmission. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of enhancing the management of mental and injury-related conditions, effective utilization of long-term care services, and improvement of ADL scores to reduce readmission. These findings offer crucial insights for enhancing the efficiency of home medical care benefit programs and sustainable expansion of services.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.3-20
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical and mental health status of foreign migrant workers in Korea, and to provide basic data for assessment of industrial Nurses, and to contribute to the improvement of their health status. There were 108 workers who participated in this study. They lived in Seoul and the capital region and the data were collected from 11th August to 23th, 1996. The C.M.I. was utilized for the study. The results obtained by this study were as follows: Digestive system and Inadequacy have the largest portion of the physical and mental illness respectively. With regard to physical and mental illness ac cording to the gender, the frequency of illness experienced by women was higher than men in Genitourinary system and Sensitivity. By ages, there were significant differences between those in their 20's and 30's and in their 40's, particularly Ears and Eyes system. There were significant differences in mental health illness according to educational levels. The middle school graduate group had more health ill ness than the group with higher than high school education in Anxiety. There were significant differences in the rate of job satisfaction. The dissatisfied group had more health illness in Eyes and Ears, Miscellaneous diseases, and Inadequacy. The lower the rate of working condition satisfaction, the higher the frequency rate of physical and mental health illness (Eyes and Ears, Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system, Frequency of illness, Habits, Total physical section, Inadequacy, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Tension, Total mental section) By the accessibility of health services, the group who has respond to difficult had more health illness in Frequency of illness, Anxiety, Anger, Tension and Total mental section. There were significant differences in the reason of difficulty of health services use concerning Eyes and Ears and Miscellaneous diseases. The most important factor to explain the satisfaction of job and working condition was the satisfaction for supervisor.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.275-285
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 우리나라 지역사회 공무원의 정신건강지식 및 정신건강사업에 대한 인식을 알아보기 위해 시행된 서술적 조사연구이다. 조사대상자는 강원도 3개 군에 근무하는 공무원 273명을 대상으로 시행하였으며, 구조화된 설문지를 통해 2018년 7월 1일부터 8월 15일까지 자료를 수집하였다. 자료 분석은 SPSS 22.0 프로그램을 이용하였다. 연구결과 공무원의 정신건강지식은 101.45점(범위 35-160)이었다. 정신건강지식정도는 직업, 정신건강 교육 유무, 정신건강 치료경험 유무, 가족의 정신건강 치료경험 유무에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 정신건강사업에 대한 인식으로 정신건강복지센터에 대해 알고 있는지에 대해 응답자의 39.9%가 이름정도만 알고 있다고 응답하였으며, 확대해야 할 정신건강서비스는 우울 등 조기발견 서비스가 35.9%로 가장 많았다. 정신건강사업으로 인한 지역사회의 변화에 대해 약간 좋아지고 있다는 응답자가 44.7%로 가장 많았다. 조사대상자들의 정신건강복지센터에 대한 인식과 정신건강 지식 점수와의 관계를 분석한 결과 정신건강지식점수에 따라 정신건강복지센터에 대한 사전지식 유무와 정신건강 관리를 위한 정부의 관리투자에 관한 문항은 통계적으로 유의한 것으로 나타났으므로(p=.012) 지역사회 공무원들의 정신건강지식을 향상시키기 위해 정신건강간호사를 활용한 교육 프로그램의 개발을 제안한다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.1-3
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• 2019

Suicide is a major problem in Korean health care and a serious social problem. In Korea, 12,463 people (24.3 per 100,000) lost their lives due to suicide in 2017. Although the government has established three National Comprehensive Plan of Suicide Prevention (2004, 2009, 2016), and National Action Plan of Suicide Prevention (2018), the suicide rate is still high. The suicide rate of the elderly is especially high. This is due to the economic vulnerability of the elderly in Korea. Therefore, in order to prevent suicide in Korea, mental health care approach and social welfare approach should be integrated. The intervention of preventing suicide of suicide attempters should include social welfare services as well as mental health program and should be based on community. There are many health problems, including prevention of suicide, which can not be solved only by the efforts of health care. Many health problems are social problems and the integrated approach is needed to solve them. In order to solve many health care problems and improve health, integrated approach of health, social science, and humanities is needed.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.4-14
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• 2023

This study aimed to discuss mental health services for children and adolescents that are being implemented as initiatives of the Korean government and to review the functions and roles of these projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three government departments are in charge of providing mental health services for children and adolescents: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and Ministry of Health and Welfare. The Ministry of Education has implemented several policies to facilitate the early detection of mental health issues among school students (from preventive interventions to selective interventions for high-risk students). The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family additionally serves out-of-school children and adolescents by facilitating early identification of adolescents in crises and providing temporary protection or emergency assistance (as required) through the Community Youth Safety-Net Project. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health and Welfare operates relevant mental health agencies for individuals of all ages including children and adolescents. Any high-risk students who have been screened through the projects of the Ministry of Education are supported through referrals to the following institutions for appropriate treatment of their symptoms: specialized hospitals, the Youth Counseling and Welfare Center operated by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the National Youth Healing Center, the Mental Health Welfare Center operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Suicide Prevention Center, and the Child Welfare Center. To assist students who are facing any psychological difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education has established a psychiatric support group for providing emergency mental health care; furthermore, schools are promoting psychological surveillance (e.g., provision of non-face-to-face counseling services that are centered around the Wee Center). The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and Ministry of Health and Welfare have provided varied mental health support services in order to address the challenges faced by children and adolescents during the pandemic. Nevertheless, the mental health services operated by each ministry do show some limitations because their service provision system is insufficiently collaborative. The present study discussed the positive effects of each initiative as well as its limitations; furthermore, it suggested improvements for facilitating the healthy development of children and adolescents' mental health.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.33-48
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to find the strategies of mental health screening in school. Based on the literature review, we discuss the importance of screening students in schools for mental health problems. Methods: Data from the 2008 Korean Mental Health Screening in Schools(2008-KMHSS) are used to estimate the outline of this screening. We administered the questionnaire for satisfaction of 2008-KMHSS for students(N=1,280), parents(N=2,672), school nurses(N=75), teachers(N=685), district personnels(N=6), and mental health center staffs(N=37). Also we interviewed a part of them by telephone and e-mail. And we reviewed the tools and methods for screening students for emotional/behavioral problems. Results: Mental health screening in schools is a very important, yet worrisome, agenda that is in its very early stages. From the 2008 Korean Mental Health Screening in Schools, 9,588 students(12.9%) needed more evaluation in the first stage. Of these, 6,910(72.1%) completed the second stage screening. In this sample, 1,975(28.6%) utilized the mental health services in school or community. 38.3% of students and 43.7% of their parents notified the 2008-KMHSS. But only 12.1% of students and 10.9% of their parents dissatisfied with the screening. 9.9% of teachers and 22.7% of school nurses dissatisfied with the screening. Among them the school nurses were mostly dissatisfied, and they complained work burden from KMHSS. Mental health center staffs complained similar issues. The Children's Problem-behavior Screening Questionnaire(CPSQ) and Adolescents' Mental-health & Problem-behavior Screening Questionnaire(AMPQ) were compatible to screen students in schools for mental health problems in first stage. Conclusion: Mental health screening in schools needs careful planning and implementation. For successful mental health screening in schools, several elements need to be considered: careful planning, collaboration, staff training, and integrative mental health programs and services in community or schools.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2022

연구목적 이 연구는 직장인의 스트레스 수준과 스트레스 취약성이 심박변이도(Heart rate Variability, HRV)에 미치는 영향을 파악하여 주관적인 스트레스와 심박변이도 기기를 통해 얻어진 객관적 스트레스 지표의 유의성을 확인하고 지역사회 정신건강사업에서 통합적 스트레스 측정도구로서의 효과성을 검토하고자 하였다. 방 법 2020년 6월부터 동년 7월까지 K병원에서 수행한 직장인의 스트레스 관리 및 정신건강증진 사업에 참여하고 연구에 동의한 대상자 929명의 기록 데이터베이스를 분석하였다. 일반적 특성과 스트레스 수준 및 스트레스 취약성이 심박변이도에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 다중선형회귀분석을 실시하였다. 결 과 일반적 특성 모두 SDNN (ln), RMSSD (ln), LF (ln), HF (ln)에 모두 유의한 영향을 주는 요소로 나타났지만 근무경력은 RMSSD (ln)에 유의한 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 확인되었다. 스트레스 수준 및 스트레스 취약성은 심박변이도에 유의한 영향을 미치지 않았지만 스트레스 수준의 하위 요인인 스트레스 지각이 RMSSD (ln)에 유의한 영향을 주는 요인으로 확인되었다(β=0.118, p=0.023). 결 론 본 연구에서 스트레스 수준의 하위요인인 스트레스 지각이 RMSSD (ln)에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 나타났다. 이는 스트레스 상황에서 나타나는 부교감신경의 활성과의 관련성을 나타내는 것으로 지역사회 정신건강 현장에서 만성 스트레스 및 통합적 스트레스의 직접적인 지표로 평가하기에는 더 많은 후속 연구가 필요할 것으로 보인다

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.124-135
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the service satisfaction for families who have someone with mental illness, and are using community mental health centers in Gyeonggi Province. Methods: The participants in this study were 796 family members. Data were collected using Family satisfaction survey questionnaire developed by the author (23 items on family service and 15 items on client service). Results: The total satisfaction level for the service with family and client resulted in above average scores. Of the 23 service items, data showed the highest level of satisfaction was with professional skills and attitude, and day rehabilitation programs, and the lowest for professional activities for advocacy and social welfare benefits, emergency & crisis intervention, medical expense subsidies. Of the 15 service items, job and housing related service had the lowest level of satisfaction. Conclusion: It is recommended that psychiatric emergency & crisis intervention programs and system development be accelerated. Also, there is a need to develop medical expense subsidy programs for older family caregivers, job and housing focused rehabilitation programs and community facilities for the client, as well as more active and powerful professional advocate activities for persons who have mental disabilities and their families.

• 한국농촌간호학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.55-65
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• 2024

Purpose: This study was intended to gain an in-depth understanding of and explored the experiences and meanings of participating in care services among community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A focus group interview approach was adopted. Twenty older adults were interviewed from November to December 2021 using semi-structured interview questions. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Three main themes and seven sub-themes emerged for the elderly people living alone. One main theme was "ambivalence of elderly care services," the second was "desperate need for care services," and the third was "positive changes and expectations experienced with care services." For the elderly people living with their families, two main themes and four sub-themes were identified. One main theme was "care services met within the family system," the second was "needs for care services outside the family system." Conclusion: We aim to provide a basis for strengthening the quality of elderly community care services in the mid- to long-term and establish a system of close linkages between necessary services by understanding the needs of elderly people who live alone or with their families.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제46권
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• pp.319-348
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• 2001

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the buffering effect of social welfare services on the relationship between the level of older persons' impairment and burden experienced by the family caregivers. It also assessed the level of caregiving burden as well as the effect of both older person's impairment and the characteristics of the caregivers on burden. The survey data collected from 150 community residing family caregivers was used for analyses. Findings are as follows. First, the caregivers are more burdened in the deterioration of mental health, scarce time for oneself, and the suffering of social life than in other areas of burden. Second, the more severe the physical and the mental impairment of the elder, the more burden the caregivers experience. The caregivers' characteristics such as the worse mental health, the lower level of attachment to the elder, the longer caregiving hours are also related to the higher level of caregiving burden. Third, the caregivers' use of adult day care and respite care services buffer the relationship between the level of impairment of older persons and the caregiving burden. However, social work counselling, visiting nurse, homemaker services do not have such buffering effects. Among informal support, instrumental support buffers the relationship between the elder's physical impairment and burden, while emotional support buffers the relationship between the elder's mental impairment and burden. According to the results, implication for social welfare services and practice methods for the family caregivers was discussed.