• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.231-238
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• 2022

본 연구는 치과위생사를 대상으로 일터 영성이 감염관리 지식과 수행, 직무 스트레스에 미치는 영향 분석을 위해 융복합 연구를 시행하였다. 자료수집은 2021년 2-3월 동안 치과위생사 149명을 대상으로 설문조사 하였고 SPSS 21.0을 이용하여 기술통계, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation 분석을 하였다. 일터 영성은 감염관리 수행 팬데믹 상황에서 일터영성은 감염관리 수행력을 높이고 직무 스트레스를 경감시키는 것으로 조사되었다. 감염관리 지식과 수행이 높은 집단은 직무불안정, 조직체계, 스트레스가 낮게 나타났다. 직무 스트레스는 2년 이하 경력자는 관계갈등, 3-5년 경력자는 직무 불안정, 조직체계, 보상 부적절, 직장 문화가 높게 조사되었으며 6년 이상 경력자가 직무 자율성 결여 인식이 가장 높았다. 팬데믹 상황에서 일터영성은 감염관리 수행력을 높이고 직무스트레스를 경감시키는 것으로 조사되어 포스트 코로나를 대비하여 전인적이고 체계적인 조직운영을 위한 의료의 질을 향상안이 요구되었다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2023

Background: Digital panoramic dental X-ray equipment (PDX) is frequently used by patients and dental workers for diagnosis and examination in dental institutions; however, infection control has not been properly implemented. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to systematically review the potential risk of cross-infection in the dental environment by investigating the contamination level of general aerobic bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus, which are important in hospital infections, in PDX areas that people mainly contact. Methods: This survey was conducted from March to May 2023 and covered one general hospital, three dental hospitals, and nine dental clinics equipped with PDX. Bacteria samples were collected from the left-handle, right-handle, forehead support, and head side support as the patient's contact areas, as well as the X-ray exposure switch and left-click mouse button as the dental hygienist's contact areas of the PDX. The collected bacteria were spread on Petrifilm, and colonies formed after 48 hours of culture were counted. Results: General aerobic bacteria and S. aureus were detected in all areas investigated. Significant differences in bacterial counts between different regions of the PDX were observed in both groups (p<0.001). The detection rates of general aerobic bacteria (p<0.001) and S. aureus (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the contact areas of patients than those of dental hygienists. A positive correlation was observed between the forehead and the temple region in terms of general aerobic bacteria and S. aureus detection (r=1) (p<0.01). Conclusion: Taken together, the presence of many bacteria, including S. aureus, detected in PDX indicates that PDX has a potential cross-infection risk. Our results therefore highlight the need for the development of appropriate disinfection protocols for reusable medical devices such as PDX and periodic infection prevention training for hospital-related workers, including dental hygienists.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.73-83
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• 2020

Objectives: This study aimed to measure the knowledge of dental hygienists regarding dental waste, and identify the relationship between general characteristics and infection control characteristics. Methods: This study was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire in 250 dental hygienists. The questionnaire consisted of 21 items: storage container (5 items), storage locations (5 items), storage period (9 items), and storage method (3 items). The collected data were analyzed using the t-test and analysis of variance. Results: The education experience of infection management within the last year was reviewed for significant differences among dental hygienists regarding storage container and storage periods (p<0.05). Statistically significant differences were observed regarding the knowledge of storage container, storage locations, storage period, and storage method among the enrolled dental hygienists (p<0.05). Conclusions: This study examined the necessity of developing conservative education and job education programs to improve the knowledge level of dental hygienists regarding dental waste management.

• 대한치과의료관리학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.10-20
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• 2019

Korean dental hygienists perform more tasks in dental clinics than are described in the law. The purpose of this study was to investigate the actual work of Korean dental hygienists in dental clinics using an observational study design. Two dental hygienists observed and recorded the work performed in 1 day from the time of commencement to the time of leaving work by 18 dental hygienists working in the dental clinic in a single area. Data management, prevention of infection, counseling, calculus removal, radiography, assistance of fixed orthodontic treatment, assistance of fixed prosthetic treatment, and preparation for implant surgery were recorded. Among the tasks that take more than 1 min, the most time-consuming tasks were document management, infection control, consultation, calculus removal, preparation for implant surgery, assistance of orthodontic treatment, and assistance of fixed prosthetic treatment. Korean dental hygienists are performing various tasks, such as infection control, dental hospital/clinic management, oral disease prevention, and dental treatment assistants.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.247-253
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• 2015

치과진료실은 주사바늘 찔림 사고가 빈번하게 일어나고 있으며 그로 인한 혈액매개성 질환에 노출 위험이 높은 곳이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 조사한 자료들을 토대로 주사바늘 찔림 사고 예방 감염관리지침(안)을 제안하였다. 치과진료실에서의 치과 보건 의료인들에게 실질적인 예방대책으로 사료되나 주사바늘 찔림 사고 예방 안전 기구와 장비의 도입 및 사용법 숙지가 필요하다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.190-199
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• 2024

Background: Dental hygienists have a significant risk of infection due to occupational injuries caused by needles and sharp instruments. This study aimed to evaluate the current status of needle and "sharp-instrument injuries" among dental hygienists and to propose improved preventive guidelines. Methods: A total of 251 dental hygienists completed an online survey between August 1, 2023 and September 2, 2023. Data from 245 respondents were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20, using independent t-tests and one-way analysis of variance to assess the frequency of injuries and their correlation with job characteristics. Results: Among the 251 dental hygienists, 77.6% had experienced needle or sharp-instrument injuries, with an average of 4.97 incidents per person. Infection prevention education significantly reduced the number of injuries, and participants with education exhibited better infection control practices than those without. Most injuries occurred during "instrument cleaning or maintenance" and "anesthesia preparation or disposal," with "scalers, probes, and curettes" being the main culprits. Hands were the most frequently injured body parts. Conclusion: Preventive measures, continuous education, and improved guidelines are required to create a safer dental working environment.

• 대한치과의료관리학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.50-55
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to compare the number of bacteria before and after the use of surface disinfectants, demonstrate the bactericidal effect of surface disinfectants, and emphasize on the importance of surface disinfectants by recognizing the importance of infection control in dentistry. Chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, and chemical disinfectants are commonly used in dentistry. NaOCl was selected as the experimental group, and the bacterium test results obtained by comparing the table without surface sterilization as a control group showed that all disinfectants had an effective bactericidal effect (p<0.05). In the growth inhibition test comparing the experimental and control groups, all results were 100%, proving the effectiveness of surface disinfectants. The results showed that all surface disinfectants preferred and used by medical institutions were effective. Therefore, all surface disinfectants used in the experimental group were effective for surface disinfection for infection control. Dental clinicians should be aware of the necessity of disinfection of surfaces, such as table, chairs, and unit chairs, and make an active effort to ensure that both clinicians and patients are safe from infection.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.27-36
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• 2019

목적: 치과 치료에 사용되는 일부 비위험 기구들에 대한 치과의사의 감염 관리 인지도와 감염 관리 실태를 조사하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 대전광역시, 충청남도, 충청북도 및 전라북도 지역의 40개 치과 병, 의원을 연구 대상으로 하였다. 감염 관리에 대한 치과의사의 인지도와 실천정도에 관해서 설문 조사를 시행하였고, 연구 대상인 치과의사가 치과 치료에 사용하는 인상용 건, 광중합기, 3-way syringe, 색조 견본, 치실통의 표면 오염도를 아데노신 3인산 측정기를 이용하여 측정하였고, 감염 관리에 대한 인식도와 실태 간의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 결과: 감염 관리에 관한 인지도와 시행 빈도는 3-way syringe에서 가장 높았다. 모든 기구에서 소독액을 사용한 표면 소독이 가장 많이 시행되었다. 표면 오염도는 3-way syringe, 색조 견본이 인상용 건, 광중합기, 치실통보다 낮게 나타났다. 결론: 치과 치료에 사용되는 비위험 기구들 중에서 3-way syringe는 사용자의 감염 관리 인지도와 표면 오염도 간에 유의한 상관관계가 있으며, 감염 관리의 인지도가 높을수록 표면 오염도가 낮은 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.306-312
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• 2013

이 연구는 치과감염에 대한 의료소비자들의 인식도를 파악하고자 대구지역 치과병원(3곳)에 내원하는 환자를 대상으로 설문조사하여 회수한 213부를 분석 하였다. 그 결과 가장 중요하게 생각하는 감염관리는 '기구소독'이 64.3%로 많았고, 연령에서 유의한 차이가 있었다(P<0.01). 감염관리 책임여부에 대해서는 72.3%가 '치과의사, 직원'의 책임이라고 답하였고 학력에서 유의하였다(P<0.001). 청결위생중요도에서는 70.0%가 '매우중요하다'고 답하였고, 성별(P<0.05)과 연령(P<0.01)에서 유의하게 나타났다. 치과 감염관리에 관한 정보습득 경험이 있는 사람이 없는 사람보다 손 씻기(P<0.001), 타액 흡입기 교체(P<0.001), 양치컵 교체(P<0.01)여부를 더 유심이 관찰하고, 보안경 착용여부도 더 중요하게 생각하는 것으로 조사되었다(P<0.01). 이상의 연구결과로 치과 의료기관은 보건복지부에서 고지하는 감염관리 평가를 잘 인지하고 일반 의료소비자들의 눈높이에 맞는 감염관리를 실천한다면 병원의 신뢰도는 물론 환자만족도까지 높일 수 있는 바탕이 될 것이라 생각된다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.89-99
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• 2003

This study aims to furnish basic data about prevention and infection control of Hepatitis B Virus(HBV) for those who, working in dental offices, are particularly exposed to a high risk of HBV infection. A survey was conducted to 310 students including freshmen, sophomores and juniors enrolled in the dental hygiene department in order to examine their knowledge about infection routes of HBV, clinical history of their family members and their own health. The outcomes of the survey showed following facts; 1. Students were found to lack knowledge about the present conditions of their HBsAg and HBsAb of HBV(PF0.05), conduct of preventive vaccination(PE0.05), completion of 3 required vaccinations(PF0.05) and formation of antibody(PF0.05). 2. Students named "blood"(88.6%) and "infected needles"(82.5%) as most likely infection routes of HBV(PE0.05 and PE0.01). These replies came mostly from sophomores(65.6% and 92.1%), followed by juniors(89.2%, 82.5%) and freshmen(81.1%, 73.0%). Least knowledge about infection routes of HBV was sensed with the reply "infection through breast-feeding of positive mother(27.9%)"(PE0.05). Generally, sophomores seemed to have much knowledge about infection routes, followed by juniors and freshmen in order. 3. As to clinical history of family members, 10 students(3.5%) replied that any of their family members is suffering from HBV now, 8(2.6%) revealed that some of their family members once suffered from it and 10(3.2%) reported cases of death of their family members from liver diseases. 4. Ninety-four point seven percent of respondents believed their health to be better than normal.