• 한국콘텐츠학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘텐츠학회 2016년도 춘계 종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.383-384
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• 2016

The Special Needs Education Assessment Tool (SNEAT) were verified of reliability and validity. However, the reliability and validity has been verified is only Okinawa Prefecture, the national data has not been analyzed. Therefore, this study aimed to verify the reliability and construct validity of SNEAT in Miyagi Prefecture as part of the national survey. SNEAT using 55 children collected from the classes on independent activities of daily living for children with disabilities in Miyagi Prefecture between November and December 2015. Survey data were collected in a longitudinal prospective cohort study. The reliability of SNEAT was verified via the internal consistency method; the coefficient of Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ were over 0.7. The validity of SNEAT was also verified via the latent growth curve model. SNEAT is valid based on its goodness-of-fit values obtained using the latent growth curve model, where the values of comparative fit index (0.997), tucker-lewis index (0.996) and root mean square error of approximation (0.025) were within the goodness-of-fit range. These results indicate that SNEAT has high reliability and construct validity.

• Asian Spine Journal
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.1106-1116
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• 2018

Study Design: Prospective observational study. Purpose: To evaluate the disability domains relevant to Indian patients with low backache and propose a modified disability questionnaire for such patients. Overview of Literature: The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a self-reported measurement tool that measures both pain and functional status and is used for evaluating disability caused by lower backache. Although ODI remains a good tool for disability assessment, from the Indian perspective questions related to weight lifting and sexual activity of ODI are questioned in some of the earlier studies. Activities of daily living in Indian patients vary substantially from those in other populations and include activities like bending forwards, sitting in floor and squatting which are not represented in the ODI. Methods: In this prospective observational study, a seven-step approach was used for the development of a questionnaire. Thirty patients were interviewed to identify the most challenging issue they faced while performing their daily activities (by free listing) and understand how important the questionnaire items were in terms of the standard ODI. Thus, a comprehensive disability questionnaire comprising 14 questions was developed and administered to 88 patients. Both qualitative (interviews) and quantitative methods (to establish the validity, reliability, and correlation with the Visual Analog Scale [VAS] and Rolland Morris disability questionnaire) were used to identify the 10 questions that best addressed the disability domains relevant to Indian patients. Results: According to free listing, four new questions pertaining to bending forward, sitting on the floor, walking on uneven surfaces, and work-related disabilities were included. In the second phase, wherein the questionnaire with 14 items was used, 56.8% patients did not answer the questions related to sexual activity, whereas 23.8% did not answer those related to walking on uneven surfaces. The modified questionnaire demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.892) and correlation with the Rolland Morris questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha=0.850, p>0.05), as well as with the VAS score for disability (Cronbach's alpha=0.712, p>0.05) and pain (Cronbach's alpha=0.625, p>0.05). Conclusions: A modified disability questionnaire that was designed by adding two questions related to bending forward and work status and removing questions related to sexual activity and weight lifting or traveling (depending on the occupation) can help evaluate disability caused by back pain in Indian population.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2012

Purpose: This retrospective study was to determine the functional results of patients who were amputated of their fingertip between patients who were treated with replantation and patients who were treated with thenar flap. Materials and Methods: From 2004 to 2007, we identified and operated 159 patients who were diagnosed with fingertip amputations. Of 159 patients, Eighty-two patients were treated by replantation (67 in men and 14 in women) and the mean age at the operation was 41 years (range, 15-68 years). Seventy-nine patients was treated with thenar flap(54 in men and 25 in women) and the mean age at the operation was 43 years(range, 21-70 years). We compared variables between two groups including, age, gender, diagnosis, duration of hospital admission, grip strength, two-point discrimination, Semmes Weinstein monofilament test, active range of motion (ROM) of the proximal and distal interphalangeal (PIP and DIP) joint, pain (or tenderness), paresthesia, cold intolerance, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and finger for activities of daily living (ADLs). Results: The duration of admission was longer in Replantation group than in Thenar flap group(p=0.001). However, the grip strength (p=0.003) and Semmes Weinstein monofilament test (p=0.029) in the Replanation group were statistically superior to the Thenar flap group. The average DASH disability (p=0.003)/symptom score (p=0.007) and ADLs (p<0.001) in the Replantation group was statistically better. In addition, cold intoleranace test of Thenar flap group is worse than the Replantation group. Conclusion: This study demonstrate that fingertip replantation have demonstrated not only to obtain the best appearance but also to gain better functional outcome. However, it is impossible to perform replatation, the thenar flap can be limited alternative method for fingertip amputation in aspect of preservation of range of motion and hospitalization time.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.127-135
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• 2021

Background: Dialysis patients are prone to having disabilities. We aimed to evaluate the association between disability and various clinical outcomes in Korean dialysis patients. Methods: This study consisted of 1,615 dialysis patients from 27 centers. We evaluated disability by using four questions on the activities of daily living (ADLs) concerning whether help was needed for feeding, dressing/undressing, getting in/out of bed, or taking a bath/shower. We divided the patients into three groups: no disability (Non-D, none of the four ADL domains required help; n=1,312), mild disability (Mild-D, one ADL domain required some/full help; n=163), or moderate to severe disability (MS-D, two or more ADL domains required some/full help; n=140). We evaluated falls, frailty, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), mortality, and hospitalization. Results: The numbers of participants with a fall during the last 1 year were 199 (15.2%), 42 (25.8%), and 44 (31.4%) in the Non-D, Mild-D, and MS-D groups, respectively (p<0.001). The numbers of participants with frailty in the Non-D, Mild-D, and MS-D groups were 381 (29.0%), 84 (51.5%), and 93 (66.4%), respectively (p<0.001). In both univariate and multivariate analyses, the physical component scale and mental component scale scores decreased as the grade of disability increased (p<0.001 for both scores). Hospitalization-free survival rate at 500 days was 64.2%, 56.7%, and 51.1% in the Non-D, Mild-D, and MS-D, respectively (p=0.001 for trend). Patient survival rate at 500 days was 95.3%, 89.5%, and 92.3% in the Non-D, Mild-D, and MS-D, respectively (p=0.005 for trend). Conclusion: Disability was associated with falls, frailty, HRQoL scales, and survival trends in Korean dialysis patients.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2023

Background: Bedridden patients and disabled persons need help from a guardian or caregiver even in performing simple activities of daily living. In particular, for body transfer of them, the use of a transfer lift has been recommended. However, the devices currently in use have limitations in terms of support according to the individual's characteristics. This study aimed to develop a transfer lift device utilizing the patients' body-fitting sling equipped with an air tube inside the sling. In addition, we have conducted usability tests to examine the safety, effectiveness, and satisfaction with this device. Design: This study conducted usability tests with 10 healthy adults. Methods: Customized sling lifts are generally floor-based devices that consisted of a sling that holds the patient's body and a lift that moves the sling to the desired position. One characteristic feature of the device is an air tube, which is used on the sling to allow the patient's body can be adjusted. A usability test was performed in terms of the operators, who operated the device to transfer the patients. Ten operators tried the device and tested its usability. Results: The mean of 10 question for Questions was 4.18. Conclusion: The device can be useful in the advance- ment and commercialization of customized sling lifts, to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of persons with disabilities.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.1216-1233
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• 2023

Conventional occupational therapy (OT) is conducted under the observation of an occupational therapist, and there are limitations in measuring and analyzing details such as degree of hand tremor and movement tendency, so this important information may be lost. It is therefore difficult to identify quantitative performance indicators, and the presence of observers during performance sometimes makes the subjects feel that they have to achieve good results. In this study, by using the Unity3D and artificial intelligence (AI) speaker, we propose a system that allows the subjects to steadily use it by themselves and helps the occupational therapist objectively evaluate through quantitative data. This system is based on the OT of the sensory integration approach. And the purpose of this system is to improve children's activities of daily living by providing various feedback to induce sensory integration, which allows them to develop the ability to effectively use their bodies. A dynamic OT cognitive assessment tool for children used in clinical practice was implemented in Unity3D to create an OT environment of virtual space. The Leap Motion Controller allows users to track and record hand motion data in real time. Occupational therapists can control the user's performance environment remotely by connecting Unity3D and AI speaker. The experiment with the conventional OT tool and the system we proposed was conducted. As a result, it was found that when the system was performed without an observer, users can perform spontaneously and several times feeling ease and active mind.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.519-530
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• 2015

This study examines the effects of coping resources on life satisfaction of middle and older caregivers looking after family members with activities of daily living disabilities. Personal resources and socio-relational resources were included as predictors after controlling for demographic characteristics. We studied 154 middle and 132 older adults drawn from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA). The multiple regression results of this study were as follows. First, subjective health and family satisfaction had significant effects on middle-aged caregivers' life satisfaction. Specifically higher levels of subjective health and better relationships with their family predicted higher levels of life satisfaction. Second, cognitive function, household income, and family satisfaction had significant effects on middle-aged caregivers' life satisfaction. Higher household incomes, higher levels of cognitive function, and better relationships with family predicted higher levels of life satisfaction. For both middle and older adults, the effect size of family satisfaction was the largest out of all coping resources. The results revealed discrepancies regarding the importance of coping resources between middle and older caregivers, implying that developing interventions for middle and older caregivers (in accordance with their need for coping resources) is necessary. The results also indicated that having good relationships with one's family was the most important factor for both middle aged and older caregivers' life satisfaction. The results suggest that policies or services focused on endorsing healthy family relationships should be developed to improve the life satisfaction of caregivers.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.44-55
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• 2020

목적 : 본 연구에서는 통계청의 '2014년 생활시간 조사' 원자료를 사용하여 장애 청소년의 시간 사용 분석과 작업 유형별 시간 사용에 대한 자기 만족도를 알아보고자 한다. 연구방법 : 통계청에서 추출한 자료를 활용해 10세에서 24세 장애 청소년 84명을 작업치료실행체계-3을 기준으로 6개의 작업 영역으로 재분류했다. 작업 유형은 개인의 시간 사용량을 기준으로 하여 분류하였다. 마지막으로 작업 유형에 따라 시간 사용에 대한 자기 만족감을 확인하였다. 결과 : 장애 청소년의 전체 시간 사용량은 휴식과 수면 영역(42.33%)의 시간 사용이 가장 많았고 그 다음 일상 영역(21.69%), 교육 영역(16.44%), 여가 영역(14.15%), 사회참여 영역(3.46%), 놀이 영역(1.93%) 순이었다. 작업 유형을 분석한 결과, 역균형 유형 10.71%, 활동과다 유형 50.00%, 활동과소 유형 28.57%, 균형 유형 10.71% 이었으며, 휴식과 수면 영역, 일상 영역, 교육 영역, 여가 영역에서 유형별 유의한 차이를 보였다. 시간 사용 부족감에 대해서는 유의한 차이가 없었으나 시간 사용 만족감에서는 유형별 유의한 차이를 보였다. 특히 균형 유형이 가장 만족한다고 느꼈다. 결론 : 장애 청소년의 시간 사용을 활용한 작업 균형 분석과 시간 사용에 관한 부족감 및 만족감 분석을 통하여 장애 청소년의 삶의 질과 건강을 증진 시킬 수 있는 중재 활동의 기초 자료로 제공하고자 한다.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.57-85
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• 2006

본 연구는 장애가 신체적 손상과 ADL 사이에 개인의 건강문제와 환경의 상호작용이 포함되는 것이라는 세계보건기구(WHO)의 장애개념 정의에 따라 뇌성마비를 가진 성인들을 대상으로 이들의 신체적 손상이 실제적인 장애로 발현되는 경로를 분석한 것이다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 신체적 통증과 도구적 지지를 각각 일상생활활동(ADL)의 매개변인으로 개념화하고 이를 분석에 포함시켰다. 총 381명을 대상으로 분석한 결과 마비부위가 일상생활활동(ADL)에 직접적인 영향을 미쳤을 뿐 성별, 연령, 뇌성마비유형 등은 직접 영향을 미치지 않았다. 그러나 신체적 통증문제가 매개될 경우 연령, 뇌성마비유형, 마비부위 모두가 통증문제에 영향을 미침은 물론이고 일상생활활동(ADL)에 간접적인 영향까지 미치게 됨을 알 수 있었다. 또한 이 과정에서 도구적 지지의 정도가 통증문제와 일상생활활동(ADL) 모두에 직, 간접적 영향을 미치고 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 즉, 개인의 손상이 곧바로 활동제약에 영향을 미치는 것이 아니라 개인적, 사회적 요인의 상호작용이 영향요인임을 알 수 있었다. 그리고 이러한 분석결과를 통해 사회복지실천분야에서 이 매개요인을 고려한 새로운 접근이 시도되어야 함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.503-515
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• 1998

대구지역 재가 지체장애인의 삶의 질과 삶의 만족도에 대한 관련요인을 밝히고자, 1997년 4월에서 7월 사이 한국건강관리협회 대구지부에서 실시하는 장애인 건강검진에 참가한 재가 지체장애인들 중 440명을 대상으로 설문지로 직접 면담하였다. 일반적 특성으로 성, 나이, 결혼상태, 가족수, 교육수준, 경제적 수준, 장애등급, 장애이외의 다른 만성질환 동반여부, 주관적 건강수준을 측정하고, 삶의 질 측정도구로는 Wood Dauphinee 등이 장애인의 정상생활 적응정도를 파악하기 위하여 개발한 Reintegration to Normal Living Index(RNLI)를 이용하였으며, 삶의 만족도는 현재 자신의 생활에 만족하는 정도를 리커트 척도 5점으로 측정하였으나 만족군이 적어서 불만족군과 보통이상의 만족군 두 군으로 나누어서 분석에 이용하였다. 삶의 질 측정으로 사용된 RNLI의 평균점수는 총점 $16.2{\pm}4.8$, 기능항목 $12.2{\pm}3.4$, 인지항목 $4.0{\pm}2.1$이었다. 기능항목 9점이상의 높은 군이 86.6%인데 비해 인지항목 4점이상의 높은 군은 63.2%으로 상대적으로 적었으며, 문항별로 보아 기능항목의 멀리 여행가기, 직업활동, 사회활동의 참여에 인지항목의 대인관계나 사회생활관계에 대한 부정적인 응답이 높아, 기능장애나 능력장애 보다는 사회적 활동이나 대인관계 영역에 대한 적응이 낮은 것으로 보였다. 삶의 만족도 평가에서 불만족군이 52.7%인데 비해 보통이상의 만족군이 47.3%로 나타났다. 단변량분석 결과 삶의 질에는 연령, 결혼상태, 교육수준, 경제적 수준, 직업, 장애등급, 다른 만성질환 동반 여부, 주관적 건강수준이 유의하였으나, 다변량분석 결과 연령, 교육수준, 직업, 장애등급, 주관적 건강수준이 유의하였다. 삶의 만족도에는 연령, 교육수준, 경제적 수준, 직업, 다른 만성질환 동반 여부, 주관적 건강수준이 단변량분석에서 유의하였으나, 다변량분석 결과 경제적 수준, 직업, 주관적 건강수준이 유의한 예측요인이었으며, 사회적 관계를 포함한 인지적인 면이 일상생활동작의 기능적인 면에 비해 삶의 만족과 더 관련성이 높았다. 장애인의 삶의 질 및 삶의 만족도 향상을 위해서는, 직업적 재활교육으로 인한 취업 확대로 그들의 기본적인 경제적 수준을 높이고, 또한 이러한 사회적 참여의 기회를 넓힘으로써 스스로에 대한 평가를 긍정적으로 하도록 유도하는 것이 우선적 과제라 할 수 있다.