• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.606-619
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• 2009

Objectives : This study was to examine the state of customized visiting oral health programs in a bid to help facilitate the unified operation of the programs and the development of required guidelines. Methods : The subjects in this study were 49 dental hygienists who were professionals responsible for customized visiting health care programs across the nation. Results : 1. Regarding the form of employment of the dental hygienists were investigated many contract and daily workers. 2. As to the possession of equipment necessary for visiting oral health programs, denture cleaners(12.2%) were most widely possessed in some regions, followed by mobile scalers(10.2%) and mobile suctions(8.2%). In terms of expendable devices and materials, dental mirrors, pincettes and explorers were the most widely possessed dental checkup devices, and the most widely possessed oral hygiene supplies were toothbrushes, interdental brushes and denture cleaners. Those devices and materials were in more possession than the other types of devices and materials. The most widely possessed equipment for educational purpose was laptop computers, followed by beam projectors and screens. The most widely possessed teaching materials were dentiform, followed by CD-ROMs. 3. Those whom they visited the most for oral health care service were elderly people, followed by the disabled and patients with chronic diseases. The dental hygienists who went out to visit those people outnumbered the others who stayed at public health centers. Concerning the types of visiting oral health care service, the most prevalent service provided to the elderly included denture cleaning/management, oral massage and preventive treatment against dental caries. The most dominant service provided to the disabled involved education of the oral health care act, preventive treatment against dental caries and toothbrushing by professionals. The most common service offered to patients with chronic diseases was education of the oral health care act and oral health education. The dental hygienists paid a visit to a mean of 5.8 households a day. The average weekly number of households cared by the dental hygienists was 27.3. It took a mean of 37.1 minutes for them to take care of each household. 4. As for satisfaction level with the implementation of the visiting oral health programs, they expressed the greatest satisfaction at teamwork with professionals($3.56{\pm}0.94$), followed by the professionalism of their work($3.21{\pm}0.94$) and workload($3.08{\pm}0.94$). Their satisfaction level with the work conditions required for creative job performance($2.75{\pm}0.98$) and partnership with other institutions($2.64{\pm}1.03$) was below 3.0. In regard to the impact of their characteristics, marital status made a statistically significant difference to satisfaction level with workload. The unmarried dental hygienists were more pleased with their workload than the married ones(p<0.05). 5. As to needs for education for professionalism improvement, they asked for education about visiting oral health care skills the most, followed by education about oral health care for patients with chronic diseases, education of planning/evaluation and education of oral health care for the disabled. Conclusions : The top priority for the vitalization of the programs was the procurement of budget, followed by the procurement of equipment and educational media and the procurement of human resources.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2019

Background: Due to the diversification and advancement of research, researchers have become to deal with a variety of chemical and biological harmful materials in the laboratories of universities and research institutes and the risk has increased as well. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the social safety net for laboratory accidents by strengthening the compensation to the level comparable to that of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service, when the researchers become physically disabled by laboratory accidents. The purpose of this study is to secure researchers' health rights and to create a research environment where researchers can work with confidence by strengthening the compensation to the level comparable to that of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service. Method: We analyzed the laboratory accidents by year, injury type, severity of accident and disability grade with the 6 year data from 2011 to 2016, provided by Laboratory Safety Insurance. Based on the analysis result, we predicted the financial impact on Laboratory Safety Insurance if we introduce a compensation annuity by disability grade which is similar to Injury-Disease Compensation Annuity of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service. Result :As of 2011, the insured number of Laboratory Safety Insurance was approximately 700,000. The Average premium per insured was KRW 3,339 and there were 158 claims. Total claim amount was KRW 130 million, whereas the premium was about KRW 2.3 billion. The loss ratio was very low at 5.75%. If we introduce a compensation annuity by disability grade similar to Injury-Disease Compensation Annuity of Korean Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service, the expected benefit amount for 1 case of disability grade 1 would be KRW 1.6 billion, assuming 2% of interest rate. Given current premium, the loss ratio, the ratio of premium income to claim payment, is expected 41.4% in 2017 and 151.6% in 2026. The increased loss ratio due to the introduce of the compensation annuity by disability grade is estimated to be 11.0% in 2017 and 40.4% in 2026. Conclusion: Currently, laboratories can purchase insurance companies' laboratory safety insurance that meets the standards prescribed by Act on the Establishment of Safe Laboratory Environment. However, if a compensation annuity is introduced, it would be difficult for insurance companies to operate the laboratory safety insurance due to financial losses from a large-scale accident. Therefore, it is desirable that one or designated entities operate laboratory safety insurance. We think that it is more desirable for laboratory safety insurance to be operated by a public entity rather than private entities.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.211-223
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• 2024

Purpose: Recent studies have focused on policies aimed at supporting the independence of individuals with disabilities in communities. As part of this initiative, supportive housing, integrated care, and residential spaces offer tailored services based on individual needs and autonomy. The attitudes and knowledge of the administrators supporting supportive housing residents regarding health management can influence the well-being of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the challenges faced by supporting housing workers in enhancing the self-management skills of individuals with disabilities. Methods: In this qualitative study, focus group interviews were conducted in August 2023 with nine administrators working to support housing in Seoul. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Results: The needs and challenges in enhancing the self-management skills of individuals with disabilities were as follows: (1) the complexity of health management challenges, (2) bidirectional strategies for strengthening health management capabilities, and (3) support for systematic health management. Additionally, eight subthemes were derived. Conclusion: By investigating the difficulties experienced and identifying the necessary support requirements for supportive housing workers, this study seeks to uncover insights and identifies areas for improvement and strategies for health management. This study acknowledges the educational and institutional support necessary to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with disabilities residing in supportive housing.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.83-94
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• 2024

Nutrition education is essential for the health of people with disabilities. This paper presents nutrition education topics and operational directions for people with disabilities living in social welfare facilities for people with disabilities. This study was conducted through one-on-one, in-depth interviews with 11 operators and workers at social welfare facilities where people with disabilities reside. They were asked about the current status of nutrition education at the social welfare facility for people with disabilities where the interviewee works, major diseases of residents, topics of nutrition education needed, and preferred education methods to determine the type of nutrition education for people with disabilities needed in the field. As a topic of nutrition education, dietary education for obesity prevention and management was most requested, and education on basic nutritional ingredients was also desired. It was mentioned that the educational level would be appropriate for children aged 6~9, and using materials that would attract interest was recommended. Activity-based face-to-face education was preferred for the operation of the program, and it was mentioned that education would be possible in a short period. In addition, it was mentioned that nutrition education is necessary for people with disabilities and workers at social welfare facilities for people with disabilities. Confirming the topic and operation direction of the nutrition education program required by social welfare facilities for people with disabilities will make it possible to contribute to providing nutrition education tailored to social welfare facilities for people with disabilities in Korea.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.16-26
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• 2008

노인인구의 증가와 더불어 뇌졸중 환자들이 증가하고 있다. 치료에도 불구하고 대부분의 뇌졸중 환자들은 장애를 갖게 된다. 이런 장애를 개선하기 위한 뇌졸중 치료의 주요 목적은, 환자들의 기능적 독립을 촉진시키고, 지역사회에 통합하도록 하는 것이다. 지역사회재활 적용시 중요한 점은 장애인과 그들의 가족 그리고 지역사회가 서비스의 우선순위가 무엇인지를 결정하는 것이다. 지역사회 뇌졸중 환자는 물리치료, 작업치료, 언어치료, 보장구, 간호 등 포괄적인 서비스를 필요로 한다. 본 논문의 목적은 우리나라 뇌졸중 환자들에 대한 지역사회재활의 필요성에 대해 논구하는 것이다.

• 한국마린엔지니어링학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국마린엔지니어링학회 2011년도 후기공동학술대회 논문집
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• pp.97-98
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• 2011

This paper is about the study of a new exo-skeleton device applying a gravity compensator. The exo-skeleton devices is to reduce the external torque applied to the human body joint for the purpose of helping the disabled, reducing heavy payload for industry workers or military soldiers. Most of the exoskeleton devices are actuated by the motors, but motors are limited in energy such that a short durability is always a big problem. In this paper, an exoskeleton device using a new gravity compensator based on a torsion bar is proposed to reduce the torque load applied to human body joints. The exoskeleton device is designed for the lower body of human. Analyses on the torsion bar spring and link of the exoskeleton device using FEM method were performed. To reduce the applied torque to the human joint, a torsion bar gravity compensator is applied to the exoskeleton. The effect of the torsion bar compensator for the exoskeleton device was verified through load test using developed test equipment.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.455-462
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• 2011

This paper is about the design of a new gravity compensator for the lower body exo-skeleton device. The exo-skeleton devices is for increasing the torque of the human body joint for the purpose of helping the disabled, workers in the industry, and military soldiers. So far, most of studied exo-skeleton devices are actuated by the motors, but motors are limited in energy such that a short durability is always a big problem. In this paper, a new gravity compensator is proposed to reduce the torque load applied to human body joints due to gravity. The gravity compensator is designed using a tortional bar spring, and its structure and characteristics are studied through the test and computer simulation. A design concept on the exo-skeleton device using the gravity compensator is presented. An analysis and computer simulation on the torque reduction of the proposed exo-skeleton device that applies and non-applies the gravity compensator are performed.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2003

This landscape design proposal was presented to a design competition for the Incheon-city Southern Region Integrated Disposal Treatment Facility. The site is located in Dongchun-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. The main design concepts are as follows: First, considering connection of the site with surrounding water, inner sea is designed as an environmentally friendly place and as a leisure-sports theme park in which several sports facilities and relaxing places are arranged. It is also designed for everyone: people of all ages, disabled, workers, visitors and local residents. The design was processed on the basis of survey, analysis of surrounding competing facilities and SWOT analysis. Second, the ecological planting model was developed by analyzing the natural vegetation map in the surrounding area and planted vegetation types in the seaside reclamation area. The model was then applied to the ecological community, park area and roadside trees, so as to harmonize with the local habitat. Third, the project is intended to launch private capital for managing the sports park and golf course. This will enable a entrepreneur to make flexible plans for golf training field that is expected to yield a good financial return. It is expected that this design would serve the local residents as a symbolic, environmentally friendly leisure-sports theme park.

• 재활복지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.69-91
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• 2018

본 연구는 그룹홈 거주 중고령 발달장애인의 생활만족도에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하고 있다. 이를 위해 서울시 그룹홈 종사자들의 대리응답조사와 발달장애인 당사자 대상으로 한 심층면접조사를 병행하였으며, 최종적으로 387명의 자료가 확보되었다. 분석결과에 따르면, 청년기 발달장애인들의 생활만족도는 직원 직무수행 수준이 높을수록, 지역사회활동 수준이 높을수록 높게 나타났다. 이에 비해 중고령 발달장애인들의 생활만족도는 활동피로감 수준이 낮을수록, 이용자 선택 수준이 높을수록, 직원 직무수행 수준이 높을수록, 사회활동 참여수준이 높을수록 높게 나타났다. 그룹홈의 직원직무수행은 청년기와 중고령기에 공통적으로 유의하지만, 활동피로감, 이용자 선택, 사회활동 참여 등은 중고령기에만 유의한 것으로 정리된다. 이상의 결과는 그룹홈 중고령 발달장애인의 생활만족도 증진을 위해서는 다른 연령층에 대비되는 이들의 차별적 욕구를 고려한 특화 건강지원, 사회활동지원, 서비스 공급노력이 요구된다는 점을 보여준다. 이는 그룹홈 발달장애인 당사자의 견해에 기초한 생활만족도를 증진하려는 노력과 그 맥을 같이한다. 본 연구는 향후 조기노화의 위험이 높은 다운증후군장애인, 뇌성마비 및 지적 중복장애인 등을 대상으로 이들의 차별적 욕구와 현황을 살피려는 연구로 확장되기를 제언한다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2017

본 연구는 난청인의 의사소통 증진을 위하여 문자통역서비스 활용 현황과 제도화 방안을 찾아보는데 있다. 연구결과는 첫째, 조사 대상자의 문자통역서비스 이용경험자는 17.8% 수준이었고 젊은 층일수록 이용경험률이 높았다. 문자통역서비스 제공기관은 복지기관(38.3%), 민간단체(18.3%), 공공기관(18.3%) 순이었다. 문자통역서비스를 위해 필요한 제도방안을 제시하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 문자통역서비스는 "장애인차별금지 및 권리구제 등에 관한 법률"의 정당한 편의 중의 하나라는 것을 적극 홍보해야 한다. 둘째, "장애인복지법"의 일부 조항에 문자통역서비스를 추가 열거해 주어야 한다. 셋째, 난청인을 위한 서비스를 제공하기 위한 전달체계가 마련되어야 하며, 수화통역서비스와 복지서비스를 통합적으로 제공할 수 있도록 정비되어야 한다. 대면 접촉을 위한 문자통역서비스 방식의 개선방안이나 ICT를 활용하여 문자통역서비스를 발전시킬 수 있다면, 직업재활에서의 새로운 장애 근로자의 유입뿐만 아니라 난청인의 삶의 만족도 개선될 수 있을 것이다.