• 대한한의학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2010

Objective: This study aimed to produce a description of features of chronic fatigue patients visiting an Oriental Hospital. Methods: 121 patients (75 male and 46 female) who visited a fatigue-care center were enrolled in this study, and the main complaints besides fatigue feeling, symptom differentiation, and health-related factors were analyzed. Results: On a visual analogue scale (VAS), average severity of fatigue was 7.0 (male 6.77 and female 7.4; 0 indicates no fatigue vs. 10 indicates intolerable fatigue), and the main complaints included headache (male and female) and dyspepsia (female). Patients generally slept about 7 hrs and caught a cold 2.4 times per year (same in both male and female). 54.6 % of patients used functional supplements, and red ginseng, vitamin and herbal medicine were chosen in that order. Conclusions: Chronic fatigue is a main target of traditional Korean medicine (TKM). This study can be helpful to design TKM-based treatment for chronic fatigue-related symptoms.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.701-708
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• 2005

Purpose. This study examined the characteristics of fatigue and the relationship between fatigue and its related factors in Korean patients on hemodialysis. Methods. A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 104 patients on hemodialysis in Seoul, Korea. Finding. Of a total of 104 subjects, eighty-one ($77.9\%$) complained of fatigue. Fatigue severity was measured by the self-rating Visual Analogue Scale-Fatigue (VAS-F) with a mean score of 36.5 (SD = 17.49, range 2 - 81). The mean duration of fatigue was 3.8 hours (SD = 5.3, range 0 - 24). Depression was most significantly correlated with fatigue (beta = .43, p<.00), with interdialytic weight gain (beta = .25, p<.05) being the second most significant correlate. Conclusion. This study shows that nursing interventions for patients who experience fatigue while on hemodialysis should be focused on both psychological problems, such as depression, as well as on physiological problems, such as interdialytic weight gain.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.106-115
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• 2016

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate sleep, fatigue, and the level of health promoting behaviors in Korean army soldiers. The factors influencing on health promoting behaviors of soldiers were also identified. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used. Data was collected from 269 soldiers in four military units of Korea in July 2015. Verran and Snyder-Halpern Sleep Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II were used. Results: The health promoting behaviors were significantly different by perceived health status (p<.001) and presence of fatigue (p<.001). There were significant correlations between quality of sleep, fatigue, and health promoting behaviors of the subjects. In a multiple linear regression analysis, the level of health promoting behaviors were lower in the subjects with high level of fatigue (p<.001) and with fair perceived health status (p=.003). Conclusion: In order to increase health promoting behaviors of soldiers, it takes into account of soldiers' fatigue and perceived health status. Environmental arrangement for soldiers for the break time is needed urgently to decrease their fatigue as well as to improve their sleep quality.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2012

목 적: 일 고등학교 학생들을 대상으로, 일주기 리듬을 아침-중간-저녁형으로 구분하여, 각 유형 간에 야간 수면 패턴의 차이를 살펴보고, 주간 졸림 및 피로 정도를 비교해 보았다. 방 법: 일 남자 고등학교 2학년 전체 학생 501명을 대상으로 자가설문조사를 하였다. 아침-저녁형 평가를 위한 한국어판 조합척도(Korean translation of composite scale : KtCS), 주중 기상 시 어려움(difficulty awakening), 주중 기상 시 졸린 정도(morning drowsiness), 주간 졸림 척도(Epworth sleepiness scale, ESS), 피로 정도 척도(Fatigue severity scale, FSS)를 이용하였다. 결 과: 저녁형(5시간 36분, SD=63.3분)이 중간형(6시간 11분, SD=61.8분, p<0.001)이나 아침형(6시간 23분, SD=61.8분, p=0.029)에 비해서 주중 평균 수면시간이 유의하게 짧았다. 저녁형은 주중에 매일 낮잠을 자는 비율(16.8%, p<0.001), 카페인 섭취 비율(58.8%, p<0.001), 코골이 비율(18.5%, p=0.037)이 유의하게 높았다. 저녁형은 주간 졸림 정도(8.7, SD=3.2, p<0.001)와 피로도(4.4, SD=1.2, p<0.001)에서 중간형이나 아침형보다 더 높은 점수를 보였다. 결 론: 저녁형 학생들은 주중에 수면패턴이 불규칙하고, 가장 심한 수면 부족을 겪고 있으며, 낮잠 빈도가 높았다. 저녁형은 주간 졸림 정도가 더 심하고, 심한 주관적인 피로감을 보고하였다. 수면 유형 평가 및 동반 수면 질환 여부 검사 등 학생들의 수면 양상에 대한 적절한 관심과 교육, 적극적인 개입이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.6-11
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• 2013

Objectives There are only a limited number of studies on instruments assessing fatigue in university students, although fatigue exerts negative influences on their health and academic performances and fatigue-related complaints are more frequently reported in young adults than middle-aged adults. The aim of this study was to validate the 9-item Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) among university students including both undergraduate and graduate students in South Korea. Methods A total of 176 university students completed a battery of self-report questionnaires, including the FSS, the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI), the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 version 2 (MOS-SF36v2), and the Inclusion of Community in the Self Scale (ICS). The data were collected from February of 2012 to June of 2012. The reliability, convergent validity, divergent validity, and exploratory factor analyses were conducted to assess psychometric properties of the FSS. Results The mean FSS score was 3.20 (standard deviation = 1.43). The FSS demonstrated an excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ = 0.93) and item-total correlations ranged from 0.56 to 0.90. Correlations of the FSS with the BFI (r = 0.71, p < 0.01), BDI-II (r = 0.54, p < 0.01), BAI (r = 0.46, p < 0.01), MOS-SF36v2 physical component summary (r = -0.28, p < 0.01), MOS-SF36v2 mental component summary (r = -0.55, p < 0.01), and ICS (Spearman's rho = -0.07, p = 0.33) showed acceptable convergent and divergent validity. Exploratory factor analysis defined one underlying factor (eigenvalue = 5.67) that explained 93.50% of the total variance. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate reliability and validity of the FSS in university students. The FSS exhibits good psychometric properties for evaluation of fatigue among university students in South Korea. Since the FSS is easy to administer, score, and interpret, it could be a useful tool in research and practice for assessing fatigue among university students.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.220-225
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of FAI and to apply it in Korea. Method: Data were collected from 180 middle-age women. The questionnaire, which was originally developed by Schwartz, Jandorf & Krupp, was analyzed using Cronbach's a and factor analysis. Results: Cronbach's a for the FAI was .9198. As a result of item analysis, 27 items were selected from the total of 29 items, Items that showed low correlation with the total scale were excluded. Six factors were fixed from the data analysis performed using principle component analysis and varimax rotation. These six factors account for 65.3% of total variance. The first factor was global fatigue severity, and the second one was fatigue consequences. The other factors were method of fatigue reduction, fatigue caused by exercise, fatigue caused by routine activity, and fatigue caused by stress and depression, sequentially. Conclusion: The reliability and validity of FAI were verified.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.199-209
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• 2020

Objectives : The purpose of this systematic review is to confirm whether Gwibitang is beneficial in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods : Clinical trials were searched from databases including Pubmed, Embase, Central Cochrane, CNKI, Wanfang, CQVIP, CiNii, OASIS, Koreamed, and NDSL. The eligible study design was limited into randomized controlled trial, quasi-randomized controlled trial and controlled clinical trial. The outcomes included general effectiveness as nominal scale, and fatigue severity, insomnia severity and quality of life as interval or ratio scale. The meta-analysis and assessment of risk of bias was performed based on the data extracted from the selected trials. Results : The results of eight randomized controlled trials (n=596) were included in the meta-analysis. The results of the synthesis showed Gwibitang is beneficial substantially for relieving and managing the general symptoms, and its heterogeneity was not in important level (RR 0.26 [95% CI 0.17, 0.39], Z=6.47, P<0.00001, I²=0%). Gwibitang was beneficial for alleviating fatigue (SMD -0.78 [95% CI -1.27, -0.30], Z=3.17, P=0.002), but its certainty was low. In case of insomnia, too few trials had been found and their risk of bias was substantial, so no conclusions had been brought to. Conclusions : We found an evidence that Gwibitang could be beneficial for managing and alleviating main symptoms in CFS patients.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.235-245
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• 2017

Purpose: Reported insomnia and decreased sleep quality are common among older adults. The purpose of this study was to identify factors contributing to insomnia and decreased sleep quality among elderly persons living within a community. The data will be verified with Actigraph which is a non-invasive measurement of rest/activity cycles. Methods: 137 participants over 65 years old were recruited from a senior welfare center. Their mean age was $74.07{\pm}5.18years$ old and majority was women (69.3%). The quality and quantity of nighttime sleep were assessed using Varren-synder-Halper Sleep Scale and a sleep log. Depression and fatigue were assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form and Fatigue Severity Scale, respectively. Pain was assessed using 11-point Numeric rating scale. An actigraph was used to verify the self-reported sleep. Results: Ninety-two participants (67.2%) reported insomnia. Sixty-eight subjects (49.6%) reported good sleep. Of the participants, 56.2% reported depression and 33.6% reported fatigue. In logistic regression, depression was related to insomnia (OR=3.09, p=.003). Sleep quality was related to depression (OR=2.13, p=.045) and fatigue (OR=2.24, p=.044). The data from the Sleep logs correlated with data obtained from the actigraph. Conclusion: Depression significantly influenced insomnia and sleep quality whereas fatigue only influenced sleep quality. Thus, depression and fatigue should be closely monitored among elderly persons with sleep disturbances.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2020

연구목적 간호사의 신체화 증상과 스트레스, 우울 및 불안, 정신 증상 위험의 관계를 확인하여 정신신체의학 연구의 임상 근거를 창출하고, 신체화 증상의 의미에 대해 제고하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 방 법 서울시 내 1개 상급종합병원 외과계 중환자실 간호사 70명에게 자가기입형 도구(Perceived Stress scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Patient Health questionnaire-15, Korean Beck Depression Inventory, Korean Beck Anxiety Inventory, Symptom Checklist-90-Revision)를 사용하여 수집한 데이터를 분석하였다. 결 과 대상자 중 12.9%가 신체화 증상을 경험하였고 피로, 낮은 에너지, 생리통, 허리 통증이 나타났다. 신체화 증상과 정신적 스트레스 인지의 통계적 관련성은 없었으나 불안한 느낌이나, 자신감의 감소는 신체화 증상의 수준과 관련이 있었다. 신체화 증상이 심한 집단은 우울, 불안을 더 많이 경험하였다. 신체적 피로가 높은 집단은 정신적 스트레스 인지의 통계적 관련성은 없었으나 긴장이나 스트레스를 느끼거나 통제력이 감소되는 경험에 영향을 미쳤다. 신체적 피로 수준의 증가는 불안과는 관련이 없었고 우울을 더 많이 경험하는 것으로 확인되었다. 신체화 수준이 높을수록 정신 증상 중 강박과 적대감이 증가하였다. 선형회귀모형에서 스트레스, 우울, 불안은 신체화 증상을 39.3%, 신체적 피로 증상을 16.1% 설명하였다. 결 론 이 연구의 결과를 바탕으로 우리는 한국 문화에서 신체화 증상의 특징으로 스트레스 인지 증상의 감소, 우울과 불안 경험, 강박 및 적대감의 동반 가능성을 추정할 수 있다. 이 연구에서 신체화와 정신 증상은 인과관계를 확인할 수 없었으나 상호관련성이 관찰되어 향후 중재 전략 마련에 참조할 수 있을 것이다.

• 종양간호연구
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between fatigue and nutritional status in gastric cancer Design. A correlational and crossectional study design was used. Method: Fatigue was measured using the Revised Piper Fatigue Scale. The parameters for nutritional status consisted of BMI, Hb, Hct, total protein, albumin and lymphocyte count. Result: The mean score of fatigue was $94.31{\pm}22.08(mean\;average\;4.48{\pm}1.00)$. The subdimensional scores of fatigue revealed $34.15{\pm}8.76$ for behavior/severity, $22.00{\pm}7.93$ for cognitive/mood, $21.67{\pm}5.56$ for sensory, and $20.81{\pm}6.69$ for affective. And the level of BMI, Hb, & Hct were under the normal ranges. In the ancillary analysis, there was a significant difference on the fatigue scores by the groups of present diet(F=3.343, P=.026). Age, types of treatments, period after diagnosis and weight change were related to nutritional status. There was a significant negative correlation between fatigue and nutritional status(r=-.371, P=.004). Conclusion: Considering the relationship between fatigue and nutritional status, nurses can identify the risk group most vulnerable to fatigue and malnourishment in order to provide appropriate interventions for them.