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Stenver's Radiographic Assessment of the Multichannel Cochlear Implant (Stenver's 법을 이용한 인공와우관 환자의 촬영에 관한 연구)

  • Kweon, Dae-Cheol;Jung, Hong-Ryang;Kim, Myeong-Soo;Lim, Cheong-Hwan;Kim, Jeong-Koo;Kim, Dong-Sung;Park, Peom
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.35-37
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    • 2002
  • To assess the new multichannel cochlear implant by radiography in Stenver's projection, because MRI generates artifacts, inducing an electrical current and causing device magnetization. CT is relatively expensive and the metal electrodes scatter the image. Multichannel cochlear implant insertion using the multichannel cochlear implant device. Patients underwent postoperative radiography of their implants. The radiographs were obtained in a Stenver's. The insertion depth of the implant was measured on the radiographs and the results were correlated with the surgical results of insertion depth and with audiometric tests. Patients a correct inserted electrode was found, while in patient complications concerning the electrode were noticed. Radiographs in the Stenver's projection are sufficient for the postoperative assessment of the multichannel cochlear implant device and an exact evaluation of the insertion depth.

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Analysis of Basic Competency for Basic Mathematics and Background by gender (남녀 학생의 수학 기초학력과 배경 변인의 분석)

  • Kim, Sun-Hee
    • The Mathematical Education
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    • v.46 no.1 s.116
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    • pp.33-52
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    • 2007
  • This study is based on the grade 3 National Diagnostic Assessment of Basic Competency(NDABC) in 2005. The purpose of this study is to analyze the results of NDABC by students' gender. It was 19,257 grade 3 students that participated in this study. The average scores are 89.41 and 88.34 for each male and female. The percentage of Below-Basic level for male students is 4.6% and for female 5.6%. The percentage of female students at Below-Basic level is increasing for 3 years. In particular, the percentage of females at Below-Basic level is higher than that of males in the content of measurement, the cognitive domain of reasoning and problem solving, and the situation of real life. The item difficulty for males is lower in fraction, polygon, and right triangle than for females. But female students need to improve the space sense and the problem solving ability in real life. As for the background of students, males think that mathematics is exciting and not difficult in comparison with what females think. And parents of mates are more concerned about children's learning than those of females.

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Suggestion for Measuring the Academic Skills of Graduate Students A Standard Diagnostic Assessment: Focusing on the MASUS Procedure of University of Sydney (대학원생 표준 학술능력 진단평가 도입 제안: 호즈 시드니 대학교 MASUS 사례를 중심으로)

  • Son, Sora;Ahn, Milee;Cha, Hyun-Jin
    • Proceedings of The KACE
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    • 2018.01a
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    • pp.115-118
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    • 2018
  • 본 연구는 대학원생의 연구 수행을 위한 학술적 역량 진단 및 평가를 기반으로 하여 성취 과정을 지원하는 대학원생의 표준 학술능력 진단평가 도입을 제안하고자함을 목적으로 하였다. 이를 위하여 호주 시드니 대학교의 대학생 학업능력 진단평가 모델인 MASUS(Measuring the Academic Skills of University Students A Diagnostic Assessment)를 연구대상으로 선정하고 질적연구 방법 중 도구적(instrumental) 사례연구를 선택하였다. 이에 따라, 자료 수집 단계에서 시드니대학교 학습지원센터 관계자와의 반구조화된 면대면 인터뷰 및 문헌자료를 정보원으로 하여 자료를 분석함으로써 MASUS의 특징과 시사점을 도출하였다. 이를 기반으로 학문적 소양으로서의 글쓰기 능력의 의미와 중요성을 고찰하고, 이를 통해 대학원생 학술 역량 진단평가 도입의 당위성을 부여하였다. 본 연구를 통해 향후 모든 대학원에서 범용적으로 적용할 수 있는 객관적이고 신뢰도 높은 표준 진단평가 모델을 개발하여 긍정적인 진단문화를 형성할 수 있기를 바라는 바이다.

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Neoplasm Metastasis of Cervical Vertebrae Found in Lung Neoplasm Patient Suffering Neck Pain: A Case Report (폐암의 경추 전이로 인한 경추통 환자 1예)

  • Kim, Min-Woo;Lee, Ji-Won;Jo, Dong-Chan;Ko, Youn-Seok
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.133-139
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to report a case in which neoplasm metastases of cervical vertebrae were found in lung cancer patient during inpatient treatment for neck pain. Pain assessment and physical examination including numeral rating scale, range of motion of neck, Spurling's test, cervical compression test were performed. As a result, C-spine series X-ray was taken under the judgement it is not a simple neck pain. Bone metastases were suspected as X-ray showed loss of C7 left pedicle, indistinct C7 left transverse process and indistinct C4 upper margin. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography were taken as further examination, and metastases of C4, C6, C7 were confirmed. The patient was transferred for professional treatment. In conclusion, this study shows the importance of appropriate diagnostic evaluation such as pain assessment and physical examination, and the need for diagnostic imaging in the treatment of patients with neoplasm history.

A Systematic Review of Birth Experience Assessment Instrument (분만경험 측정도구의 체계적 고찰)

  • Kim, Hyun Kyoung
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.221-232
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and to describe characteristics of the birth experience assessment instrument. Methods: Literature related to the development of the birth experience assessment instrument was examined using a systematic review method. A literature search was conducted using the keywords as '[normal birth]; [$satisfac^*$ OR care quality]; [instrument OR scale] AND (development)' through PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, and RISS. The search used quality appraisal through QUADAS (Quality Assessment of studies of Diagnostic Accuracy included Systemic reviews) yielding 17 records. Results: The birth experience assessment instrument was categorized for instrumental characteristics: birth satisfaction (n=8), perception of labor experience (n=5), and birth care quality assessment in normal and operative birth experiences (n=4). Important key elements for content characteristics were as follows: nursing practice (n=10), pain control (n=5), environment (n=5), participation (n=4), and support (n=4). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the birth experience instrument is appropriate for measuring quality of birth care in various clinical conditions. This review of the birth experience instrument reports that an appropriate psychometric tool for enhancing quality of birth care is important.

The Assessment of Gallbladder with Various Fatty Meal in Oral Cholecystography (경구담낭조영술의 지방식에 관한 비교평가)

  • Yeon, Jeong-Hum;Kwon, Lee-Seon;Kim, Myung-Sook;Chung, Kyung-Mo;Kim, Hea-Sung;Cheung, Hwan
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.89-94
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    • 1993
  • However, technical advances in ultrasono imaging have had a remarkable impact on the study of biliary system oral cholecystography is a contrast of the gallbladder which is very frequently performed even with the application of Extra Shock Wave Lithotripsy(ESWL) in clinical use. Oral GB requires a stringent preparation if it is to be fully successful and a considerable amount of time to complete all its procedures and its objects of the radiographs. 1) to obtain a firm diagnosis of the presence of gallstones. 2) to essess function of the gallbladder that is, its ability to concentrate and store bile. After a times sequence of X-ray exposures taken in various positions to show the gallbladder to be satisfactorily filled, the patient is given a fatty meal, for instances two eggs or a cup of milk. The gallbladder which is drained by the cystic duct stores and concentrates the bile and is stimulated to contrast and excrete the bile by hormone "cholecystokinin" secreted in the intestinal mucosa. To evaluate the effect of the fatty meal which caused the gallbladder to constrict and empty, and by so doing the contrast medium passes through the cystic and bile ducts which are shown in radiographs exposed from 15-30 minutes after the variety practice of fattymeal, such as soft-boiled 2 eggs, raw 2 eggs, 100g of peanuts, and 200ml of milk. If the concentration of the opaque medium in the gallbladder is adequate, then not only the size, shape and position of the gallbladder will be shown from firms taken at intervals, the rate of concentration of the opaque medium and of the emptying of gallbladder has been measured and analyzed.

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A Systematic Review of Validation Studies on Depression Rating Scales in Korea, with a Focus on Diagnostic Validity Information : Preliminary Study for Development of Korean Screening Tool for Depression (국내 우울증 평가도구 타당화 연구의 체계적 고찰-진단적 타당성을 중점으로 : 한국형 우울 선별 도구 개발을 위한 예비 연구)

  • Jung, Sooyun;Kim, Shin-Hyang;Park, Kiho;Jaekal, Eunju;Lee, Won-Hye;Choi, Younyoung;Lee, Seung-Hwan;Choi, Kee-Hong
    • Anxiety and mood
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.53-59
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    • 2017
  • Reliable and valid diagnostic screening tools in the primary care setting enable accurate estimation of depression in individuals at risk or in need of treatment, and provide patients with an opportunity to receive optimal treatments. Although there have been extensive studies on screening tools for depression used in domestic mental health settings, there is little consideration and lack of a thorough review of the diagnostic validity of screening tools. In the current review, we selected 13 representative screening tools for depression which were evaluated in a total of 19 validation studies conducted in Korea. We summarized DSM-5 target domains, diagnostic indices, sensitivity, specificity, cut-off scores, and diagnostic validity information for each tool. Finally, the depression measurement expert group was constituted to evaluate the current status of screening tools for depression, and their recommendations for a new screening tool were summarized. This study was conducted as part of the Mental Health Technology Development project to develop the Korean screening tool for depression (K-DEP).

Biorisk Assessment of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories in Nigeria

  • Oladeinde, Bankole Henry;Omoregie, Richard;Odia, Ikponmwonsa;Osakue, Eguagie Osareniro;Imade, Odaro Stanley
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.100-104
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    • 2013
  • Background: The aim of this study was to assess public and private medical diagnostic laboratories in Nigeria for the presence of biosafety equipment, devices, and measures. Methods: A total of 80 diagnostic laboratories in biosafety level 3 were assessed for the presence of biosafety equipment, devices, and compliance rate with biosafety practices. A detailed questionnaire and checklist was used to obtain the relevant information from enlisted laboratories. Results: The results showed the presence of an isolated unit for microbiological work, leak-proof working benches, self-closing doors, emergency exits, fire extinguisher(s), autoclaves, and hand washing sinks in 21.3%, 71.3%, 15.0%, 1.3%, 11.3%, 82.5%, and 67.5%, respectively, of all laboratories surveyed. It was observed that public diagnostic laboratories were significantly more likely to have an isolated unit for microbiological work (p = 0.001), hand washing sink (p = 0.003), and an autoclave ($p{\leq}0.001$) than private ones. Routine use of hand gloves, biosafety cabinet, and a first aid box was observed in 35.0%, 20.0%, and 2.5%, respectively, of all laboratories examined. Written standard operating procedures, biosafety manuals, and biohazard signs on door entrances were observed in 6.3%, 1.3%, and 3.8%, respectively, of all audited laboratories. No biosafety officer(s) or records of previous spills, or injuries and accidents, were observed in all diagnostic laboratories studied. Conclusion: In all laboratories (public and private) surveyed, marked deficiencies were observed in the area of administrative control responsible for implementing biosafety. Increased emphasis on provision of biosafety devices and compliance with standard codes of practices issued by relevant authorities is strongly advocated.

Diagnostic methods for assessing maxillary skeletal and dental transverse deficiencies: A systematic review

  • Sawchuk, Dena;Currie, Kris;Vich, Manuel Lagravere;Palomo, Juan Martin;Flores-Mir, Carlos
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.46 no.5
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    • pp.331-342
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    • 2016
  • Objective: To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the diagnostic tools available for assessing maxillary transverse deficiencies. Methods: An electronic search of three databases was performed from their date of establishment to April 2015, with manual searching of reference lists of relevant articles. Articles were considered for inclusion if they reported the accuracy or reliability of a diagnostic method or evaluation technique for maxillary transverse dimensions in mixed or permanent dentitions. Risk of bias was assessed in the included articles, using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool-2. Results: Nine articles were selected. The studies were heterogeneous, with moderate to low methodological quality, and all had a high risk of bias. Four suggested that the use of arch width prediction indices with dental cast measurements is unreliable for use in diagnosis. Frontal cephalograms derived from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were reportedly more reliable for assessing intermaxillary transverse discrepancies than posteroanterior cephalograms. Two studies proposed new three-dimensional transverse analyses with CBCT images that were reportedly reliable, but have not been validated for clinical sensitivity or specificity. No studies reported sensitivity, specificity, positive or negative predictive values or likelihood ratios, or ROC curves of the methods for the diagnosis of transverse deficiencies. Conclusions: Current evidence does not enable solid conclusions to be drawn, owing to a lack of reliable high quality diagnostic studies evaluating maxillary transverse deficiencies. CBCT images are reportedly more reliable for diagnosis, but further validation is required to confirm CBCT's accuracy and diagnostic superiority.