• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.142-147
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• 2008

Objective : Evidence from recent studies supports the role of genetic factors in the development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The primary aim of this study is to investigate the association between the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) TaqI A polymorphism and PTSD. The second aim is to examine the association between the DRD2 TaqI A polymorphism and clinical symptoms in patients with PTSD. Methods : We recruited 189 Vietnam veterans for participation in this study, among whom 99 were PTSD patients and 90 were control subjects. The presence of the DRD2 TaqI A polymorphism was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Several standardized research scales were used in the clinical assessment of PTSD, including the Combat Exposure Scale (CES), Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Clinical Global Impression (CGI). Results : There was no significant difference in the distribution of the DRD2 genotype, frequency and prevalence of the A1 allele, or the frequency of heterozygotes between the patients with PTSD and the controls. In the PTSD group, the patients with the A1 allele (A1A1, A1A2) scored higher on the CAPS-total (p=0.044), CAPS-avoidance symptoms (p=0.016) and BDI (p=0.024) than those without the A1 allele (A2A2). Conclusion : We could not find an association between the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) TaqI A polymorphism and PTSD. However, the A1 allele of DRD2 seemsto influence avoidance symptoms in patients with PTSD.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2010

Background: Auricular acupressure is one of the traditional health care treatments in oriental medicine. Approximately, 30~40% of the cancer patients have said to be suffering from insomnia and half of them having chronic and severe insomnia at the same time. Insomnia caused cancer patients feel more pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety and it sometimes let the power to have the best of cancer pull down. Objective: To investigate how effective the auricular acupressure treatment to cancer patients suffering from insomnia. Methods: We recruited participants from East-West Cancer Center of Daejeon University. Finally, of the people whose age range from 20 to 75, 12 patients who got less than 40 points from the score of Oh's sleeping score (OSS) were recruited. Single-blind, randomized pilot study was performed. The treatment group received auricular acupressure treatment (AAT) on active points and the control group had received sham acupressure treatment (SAT) for five times. Sleep parameters were checked by using OSS and numeric rating scale (NRS). We checked the scale everytime, both before and after treatment. We analyzed the data statistically by using independent T-test, paired T-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. (p<0.05) Results: Twelve cancer patients participated in this pilot study and there was no significant difference between control and treatment group. Only 7 of them had completed the whole treatment process, 4 patients of AAT group and 3 participants of SAT. The OSS of AAT group had increased from $34.0{\pm}4.3$ to $39.5{\pm}3.1$ and that of SAT group had increased from $38.3{\pm}3.5$ to $40.0{\pm}0.0$. There was no significant difference between them. The NRS of AAT group had increased from $6.3{\pm}2.9$, $04.8{\pm}2.1$ and that of SAT group had increased from $7.0{\pm}1.0$ to $5.0{\pm}2.6$. No significant difference was observed between them. Conclusion: Although both groups did not show significant differences, most of the experimental participants showed increasing OSS and NRS after treatments. Significant participants' number will be needed in the next study.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of massive clinical research and to make a basic analysis on the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion treatment on knee osteoarthritis compared to usual care. Methods and Results : This study is a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Forty participants are assigned to the moxibustion group (n=20) and usual care group (n=20). Participants assigned to the moxibustion group receive moxibustion treatment on the affected knee(s) at six standard acupuncture points (ST36, ST35, ST34, SP9, Ex-LE04 and SP10) three times per week for four weeks (total of 12 sessions). Participants in the usual care group don't receive moxibustion treatment during the study period and follow-up are made on the 5th, 9th and 13th weeks after random allocation. Both groups are allowed to use any kind of treatment, including surgery, conventional medication, physical treatment, acupuncture, herbal medicine, over-the-counter drugs and other active treatments. Education material that explains knee osteoarthritis and current management options and self-exercise is provided for each group. The pain scale of the Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Questionnaire (K-WOMAC) is the primary outcome measurement used in this study. Other subscales of the K-WOMAC, the Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Physical Function test, Patient Global Assessment, and Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) are used as outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture. Safety is assessed at every visit. Conclusions : The result of this trial will provide a basis for the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제8권8호
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• pp.196-205
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• 2008

본 연구는 재즈댄스 참가와 신체상 및 정신건강과의 관계를 규명하여 재즈댄스의 활성화에 기여하는데 목적을 두었다. 연구의 대상은 서울, 경기지역에 거주하는 만 18세 이상을 모집단으로 유의표집법(Purposive Sampling Method)을 이용하여 대학 교양수업, 문화센터, 스포츠 센타, 생활무용현장 등에서 총 183명을 분석대상으로 표집 하였다. 조사도구는 Jourard와 Secord(1954)가 개발한 신체적 만족척도(Body Cathexis Scale)를 수정 보완하여 6개요인 총39문항으로 재구성한 신체상과 Derogatis, Rickles와 Rock(1976)이 개발한 90개 문항의 정신 건강증상 체크리스트(SCL-90)를 한국 실정에 맞게 번역하여 제작한 김광일 등(1978)의 46개 질문지를 줄여 31개 문항 4개 요인으로 수정 재구성하여 사용하였다. 조사 분석은 요인분석, 신뢰도분석, 회귀분석, 경로분석을 통하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 재즈댄스 참가정도는 신체상에 영향을 미친다. 즉 재즈댄스 참가빈도가 높을 수 록 건강과 하체 신체상이 높다. 2. 재즈댄스 참가정도는 정신건강에 영향을 미친다. 즉, 참가기간이 길수록 대인예민증에, 참가빈도가 많을수록 신체화가 높다. 3. 재즈댄스 참가정도와 신체상 및 정신 건강과의 인과관계는 참가빈도는 건강과 하체, 신체화에, 그리고 신체상의 하체는 대인예민증, 적대감, 불안 우울에 직접적인 영향을 미친다. 따라서 신체상의 하체요인은 재즈댄스 참가빈도와 정신건강과의 관계에서 매개변수로 중요한 작용을 하는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.161-169
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• 2014

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) on the alleviation of lumbar myalgia. This is a randomized, real-sham, double blind pilot study. 38 patients were divided into the PEMF group and the Sham group, each of which was composed of 19 patients (1 patient dropped out in the Sham group) of randomized allocation. The PEMF group was treated by using the PEMF device and the Sham group by using a sham device on the lumbar muscle and acupuncture points, three times a week for a total of two weeks. Evaluations of Visual Analogue Scale for bothersomeness (VASB), Visual Analogue Scale for pain intensity (VASP), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), 36-Item Short Form Health Survey Instrument (SF-36), EuroQol-5Dimension (EQ-5D), Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), etc. before and 1 week after treatment were carried out. The primary outcome measure was the VASB, measured 1 week after the end of the pulsed electromagnetic therapy. VASB scores for the PEMF group changed by $-2.06{\pm}2.12$ from the baseline, and that for the Sham group changed by $-0.52{\pm}0.82$ (p < 0.05). VASP scores for the PEMF group were reduced by $-2.10{\pm}2.12$ from the base line, and that for the Sham group was reduced by $-0.53{\pm}1.50$ (p < 0.05). PEMF group showed significant improvements in all VASB, VASP, ODI, SF-36, EQ-5D, BDI and RMDQ scores, while the Sham group showed significant improvements in all scores, except the VASP score. However, the VASB, VASP and RMDQ scores of the PEMF group were much lower than those of the Sham group. The two groups showed no significant difference in ODI, SF-36, EQ-5D and BDI. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of PEMF treatment for alleviating lumbar myalgia.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.709-729
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• 1996

This study was done to analyze the trends of research on coping in Korea, to suggest future direction, for research on coping, and ultimately to contribute to an increase in explanation of adaptation. This article reviewed 79 nursing research papers on coping done since 1978 by examining them according to the period of publication or presentation, research design, type of subjects, measurement instruments, research for a degree or not, range of reliability, and association of coping and related variables. The results are as follows : The number of studies on coping increased rapidly from the mid-1980's and decreased slowly from the mid-1990's. The maority of the studies were surveys, comparative studies, or correlational studies. The subects of the 46 studies were healthy people, while those in the remaining studies were patients with a variety of illnesses. Thirth-eight studies on coping were done for master's thesis, three for dissertion, and 38 were not degrees. The Bell and Jalowiec coping scales have not been used since the early 1990's. In contrast, Lazarus and Folkman's W.C.C.L. has been used increasingly since that time. The reliabilities of the coping scale were reported in 37 cases and the Cronbach's alpha coefficients were .71 to .86. All subjects reported using more problem-oriented coping than emotion-oriented coping in short-term or emotion-oriented coping and healthy groups did more long-term coping. It was difficult to describe consistently the relationship between stress and coping according to the type of coping scale or research subjects, but generally moderate relationships were found. This was due to instrumental problems and no consideration of situational context. The subject group who used more short-term coping and less long-term coping reported poorer mental status, and higher scores in burnout and state anxiey than others. That is, the relationship between stress and adaptation increased the power of explanation with intervening the mediating effect of coping. The association of locus of control, mastery, social support, and self-concept with coping showed positive relationships : those of uncertainty and severity in illness with coping showed negativerelationships ; those of state anxiety and depression with short-term coping were positive, and those of self-esteem with long-term coping or problem-oriented coping were negative. There were significant differences in the scores of types of coping according to religion, level of education, and socio-economic status. That is, Presbyterians and Catholics, those with higher education levels and higher socio-economic status used more long-term or problem-oriented coping. On the basis of the above findings the following recommendations are made : 1. There is a need to test the mediating effect of coping variable in order to clarify the concept. 2. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the patterns of change in coping strategies when stressful events are encountered. 3. It's necessary to develop a reliable and variable measurement tool for coping. 4. There is a need to identify subscales of coping to increase explanation of variance 5. It's necessary to consider personal, situational, and antecedent variables : the characteristics of subject populations, the natures of illness and treatment situations. 6. The power of explanation of studies designed to identify the stress-adaptation process should be increased using the combination model of process-oriented coping and cognitive-structural model.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2020

Objectives This study is aimed to evaluate the feasibility of further clinical research of warm needle acupuncture as an effective and safe treatment for chronic low back pain. Methods Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to the Warm needle acupuncture group (n=15) and Dry needle acupuncture group (n=15). All patients will receive acupuncture therapy twice a week for 6 weeks, but only the experimental group will receive thermal stimulation. The primary outcome will be measured using the visual analogue scale for bothersomeness of low back pain, and the secondary outcome will be measured using the VAS for pain intensity, Oswestry disability index, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, Beck's depression inventory, and amount of analgesics used. Conclusions The results of this study will be used to determine the feasibility of a future large-scale randomized controlled trial that provides clinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of warm needle acupuncture in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.317-343
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• 2004

본 연구의 목적은 알코올 중독자를 아버지로 둔 여성 성인자녀들의 심리사회적 적응과 관련이 있는 변수들에 관한 이해를 도모하고자 한다. 즉, 아버지를 알코올 중독자로 둔 여성 ACOA들을 대상으로 아버지의 알코올 중독과 가족기능, 부모와의 애착, 심리사회적 적응간의 관계를 알아보고자 한다. 본 연구에는 463명의 여대생이 설문에 참여하였으며, 이 중에 160명이 아버지가 알코올 중독자인 것으로 조사되었다. 본 연구는 서울과 경기도 지역에서 이루어졌다. 참여자들을 대상으로 알코올 중독자 선별척도, 부모와의 애착 척도, 생활만족도 척도, 자아존중감 척도, Beck의 우울 척도, 가족환경 척도 등이 조사되었다. 연구문제를 해결하기 위해서 회귀분석을 이용한 경로분석이 사용되었다. 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 아버지의 알코올 중독은 심리사회적 적응과 가족기능에 직접적인 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 그러나 아버지의 알코올 중독은 부모와의 애착과는 유의미한 관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 가족기능은 부모와의 애착뿐만 아니라 심리사회적 적응에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 결과적으로 가족기능은 부모와의 애착과 심리사회적 적응, 구체적으로 자존감과 생활만족도에만 중요한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 부모와의 애착은 가족기능과 심리사회적 적응간의 관계에서 매개적 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 말하면, 본 연구에서는 아버지의 알코올 중독 유무는 여성 ACOA의 심리사회적 적응을 예측하지 못하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 아버지의 알코올 중독 변수로만 여성 ACOA의 적응에서의 어려움을 설명하려는 가정을 재고할 필요가 있다고 보아진다. 마지막으로 알코올 중독자를 아버지로 둔 여성 ACOA들에 관한 임상적 함의와 이론적 함의들이 논의되었다.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.187-199
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• 2007

교직이 점차 여성화됨에 따라 기혼 여교사에 대한 사회적 관심이 요구되는 반면 여교사 자신의 심리적 복지 수준에 관한 정보는 지극히 부족한 실정에서, 본 연구의 목적은 기혼 여교사를 개인 및 전문적으로 지원할 수 있는 심리적 복지 수준에 대해서 알아보기 위하여 기혼 여교사의 심리적 복지 수준은 어느 정도이며 기혼 여교사의 심리적 복지 정도는 배경 변인에 따라 어떠한 차이가 있으며 심리적 복지수준에 영향을 미치는 배경변인은 무엇인지를 살펴 보았다. 본 연구의 조사대상은 서울 경기 지역 소재 초등학교 재직중인 기혼여교사 373명을 대상으로 하였으며 결과 요약은 다음과 같다. 1) 기혼여교사의 심리적 복지 수준 경향은 전체영역은 3.32(5점 척도)로 다소 높게 나타났으며 하위영역인 생활만족도는 3.82로 높게, 우울은 2.64로서 낮게 나타났다. 2) 기혼여교사의 배경변인에 따른 심리적 복지 수준의 차이에 있어서 결혼상태, 주관적 생활수준에 따라 유의한 차이를 나타냈다. 3) 기혼여교사의 심리적 복지 수준에 대한 배경변인의 상대적 영향력은 주관적 생활수준, 가족관계 심리정서적 건강성, 주관적 행복도로 나타났으며 생활만족도에 대하여 더 큰 설명력을 가지고 있었다. 본 연구를 통하여 기혼여교사의 심리적 복지수준은 보통수준 이상으로 나타나 비교적 심리적으로 건강한 상태인 것을 알 수 있었다. 심리적 복지수준이 높은 교사가 건강한 청소년교육 및 지도로 연결될 수 있을 것으로 예측하여 교사연수를 위한 기초자료 제공에 의의를 가진다고 할 수 있다.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.7-25
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• 2019

목적: 본 연구는 장기요양시설에 입소한 치매 환자의 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 다양한 요인을 확인하기 위해 국외 연구를 중심으로 체계적 문헌고찰 방법을 시행하였다. 연구방법: 2000년 1월부터 2018년 7월까지 국외 학술지에 게재된 논문을 CINAHL, MEDLINE complete를 통하여 검색하였다. 주요 검색 용어로는 'dementia or Alzheimer's', 'quality of life', 'long-term care', 'care home', 'nursing home', 'care institution', 'residential care', 'small scale setting'을 사용하였다. 최초 검색된 논문은 1706편이었으나 선정 및 배제기준을 거쳐 10편의 연구가 선정되었다. 결과: 횡단적 연구 8편을 분석하여 신체적 기능상태, 일상생활활동(ADL) 수행능력, 인지 등의 요인들은 삶의 질과 긍정적 상관관계를, 우울증 및 불안, 치매의 중증도(severity), 신경 정신병적 증상 및 약물 사용 여부 등의 요인들은 삶의 질과 부정적 상관관계를 보이는 요소로 작용함을 확인했다. 또한, 2편의 종단적 연구를 통해 삶의 질의 변화와 그에 미치는 요인들이 환자가 있는 시설 규모 및 형태보다는 개인적 기능상태 및 사회적 환경 요인들에 의해 변화됨을 확인했다. 결론: 본 연구는 국외 장기요양시설에 입소한 치매 환자를 대상으로 삶의 질 결정요인을 분석한 10편의 논문을 정리하고, 체계적 문헌고찰을 통해 분석하였다. 개인의 다양한 특성과 사회적 환경과 같은 요소들이 치매 환자의 삶의 질을 결정하는 요인으로 작용함을 확인했다. 본 연구를 통해 치매 환자의 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인을 확인하고, 이를 활용해 치매 환자의 삶의 질을 증진시킬 수 있는 다양한 중재 방법이 장기요양시설에서 개발 및 이용되어야 할 것이다.