• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.601-614
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the present conditions and problems of oral health care in senior citizens with dementia using a qualitative research method, through focused group interviews. Methods: Data was collected for approximately one month from May 2019. The subjects were divided into two groups: care workers and family caregivers. Fifteen participants were included in the study. Results: In-depth interviews with the care workers revealed the following three categories: characteristics of senile dementia patients, oral health care in senile dementia patients, and oral health care education. In-depth interviews with the family caregivers revealed the following four categories: characteristics of senile dementia patients, oral health care in senile dementia patients, oral health care education, and burden of care. The central themes common to both the care workers and family caregivers were the challenges owing to the characteristics of senile dementia patients, poor health condition of the senile dementia patients, difficulty in oral health care of the senile dementia patients, the desire to receive oral health care education and related information, and to access the information more easily. Additional central themes specific to the care workers were, the applicability of the intervention programs, variability between the facilities, and the problems of oral health care education. An additional central theme specific to the family caregivers was the burden of care. Conclusions: It is necessary to provide oral health care education and information to care workers and family caregivers of senile dementia patients, and to manage and support the dental health professionals ready to care for senile dementia patients. In addition, support to the family caregivers should not be limited only to the financial aspects, but also consider the psychological and emotional difficulties.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.163-172
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• 2019

Objectives: With the rapidly increasing incidence of cancer worldwide, it has become important for health care professionals to both provide care for cancer patients and to address the challenges faced by family caregivers of cancer patients. This study aims to identify the factors affecting depression among cancer patients' family caregivers. The results of this study suggest the need to propose programs for family caregivers as well as cancer patients. Methods: Participants were 219 caregivers who were informed of the study purpose and agreed to participate. Data were analyzed using t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe's test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple stepwise regression with the SPSS/WIN 25.0 program. Results: The mean score for depression among cancer patients' family caregivers was $1.57{\pm}.40$ (range: 0-3). Depression was significantly different based on age, relationship with the patient, education, occupation, cancer recurrence, care days per week, financial burden, site of cancer, and health status. Analysis using multiple regression showed that model 1 showed 16% of the factors predicting depression among cancer patients' family caregivers (F=6.16, p<.001) including occupation, recurrence, and health status of the caregiver. Model 3, which included additional burnout, showed 37% of the factors predicting depression (F=12.36, p<.001). Conclusions: These results suggest that it is necessary to develop programs for prevention and management of depression among cancer patients' family caregivers.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.870-878
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• 2021

본 연구는 코로나19 팬데믹 상황에서 노인이 지각하는 사회접촉, 우울, 불안 및 자살사고의 정도를 확인하고 상관관계를 규명하고자 한 서술적 조사이다. 연구대상은 경상북도 문경시 거주 노인 198명이었다. 자료수집은 2021년도 3월 2일부터 4월15일까지 이루어졌다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS 24.0을 이용하여 상관관계분석과 다중회귀분석을 시행하였다. 연구결과, 사회접촉, 우울, 불안 및 자살사고와 유의한 상관관계를 갖는 것으로 나타났다. 회귀분석 결과, 자살사고를 가장 잘 설명하는 요인은 우울(β=.430, p<.001), 주관적 경제상태(β=-.198, p<.001), 과거정신치료(β=-.182, p=.002), 사회접촉(β=-.155, p=.007) 순으로 나타났으며, 자살사고의 44.9%를 설명하는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 따라 코로나19 팬데믹 상황에서 사회접촉을 지원하고 우울 정도를 파악하고 이에 대한 간호중재가 노인의 자살사고 정도를 낮추기 위해 고려할 수 있는 요인임을 제시하였다.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2023

본 연구는 정신장애인 동료지원활동의 보다 발전적인 고용 활성화 방안을 모색하고자 하는데 그 목적이 있다. 그리하여 정신장애인 동료지원활동 리더양성 일자리 지원사업을 담당하고 있는 직업재활실무자들을 대상으로 초점집단인터뷰(FGI)를 실시하였다. 연구결과, 연구참여자들은 본 사업을 통해 역량강화에 대한 기대를 갖고 있었고, 동료지원활동가의 역할에 대해 동료들에 대한 정서적 지원, 프로그램 계획 및 진행, 자조모임 운영, 사업 및 시설홍보, 직원 보조지원의 역할 등으로 인식하고 있었다. 또한 금전적인 보상과 의미있는 역할 수행이 된다면 보다 동기부여 될 수 있다고 보았으며, 사업참여를 통해 힘들지만 보람을 느끼며, 전문성 향상을 위해 스스로 노력하는 모습을 보였다. 본 연구결과를 토대로 정신장애인 동료지원 활동 고용 활성화를 위한 논의 및 실제적인 제언을 하였다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.154-168
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• 2023

Background: Legal regulations and fees have been established in Korea to provide visiting oral health care services to individuals with long-term care insurance (LTCI). However, beneficiaries of this service are very limited. Therefore, to improve the Korean system we propose a comparative analysis with the Japanese system. Methods: This study is a descriptive analysis based on secondary data, such as statistics, laws, and service record forms from Korea and Japan. The most recent institutional documents were obtained through a Google search. The variables investigated were financial resources of LTCI, co-payment structure, monthly limit of LTCI benefits, care levels of LTCI, service providers, service costs, contents of service, and the number of cases of service. Results: In both Korea and Japan, LTCI is financed through a combination of taxes and insurance premiums. However, the monthly limit for receiving LTCI services in Japan is about 2.4 times higher than in Korea. Visiting medical and dental treatment is also possible in Japan. Furthermore, nursing staff can provide daily oral health care services according to dental hygienists' instruction unlike Korea. Oral health care services in Korea are focused on oral hygiene and prevention of oral diseases, while Japan additionally provides oral function screening, patient education for oral health management, and training for nursing staff to enhance oral function, eating, and swallowing of the patients. Conclusion: We concluded that the possibility of visiting dental treatment, differences in monthly limit of LTCI benefits, oral function assessment and guidance, as well as collaboration with other healthcare professionals contributed to the difference in the frequency of utilization of visiting oral health care services between Korea and Japan.

• Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.134-142
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• 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the scope of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of pregnant women about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Materials and Methods: A total of 886 pregnant women were recruited for the study. A cross-sectional questionnaire was conducted on these selected participants. Data about past infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), SARS-CoV-2 infection of closely related people, and deaths due to COVID-19 among their relatives were questioned. Results: The rate of vaccination was higher (64.1%) in pregnant women with higher education levels. Informing about the vaccine, especially by health professionals, showed that the rates of vaccination (25%) increased (p<0.001). In addition, a significant increase was observed in vaccination rates with increasing age and financial income (p<0.001). Conclusion: The main limitation of our study is that the vaccine, which was approved for "emergency use", was just started to be administered to pregnant women during the study. Our findings show that our target audience, low-income, low-education, younger pregnant women should be given more attention than those who apply to the doctor for routine follow-up.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.356-369
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• 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore healthcare providers' experiences in managing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on healthcare services. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with 34 healthcare professionals across 15 districts in Bangladesh. Among the participants, 24 were health managers or administrators stationed at the district or upazila (sub-district) level, and 10 were clinicians providing care to patients with COVID-19. The telephone interviews were conducted in Bangla, audio-recorded, transcribed, and then translated into English. Data were analyzed thematically. Results: Most interviewees identified a range of issues within the health system. These included unpreparedness, challenges in segregating COVID-19 patients, maintaining isolation and home quarantine, a scarcity of intensive care unit beds, and ensuring continuity of service for non-COVID-19 patients. The limited availability of personal protective equipment, a shortage of human resources, and logistical challenges, such as obtaining COVID-19 tests, were frequently cited as barriers to managing the pandemic. Additionally, changes in the behavior of health service seekers, particularly increased aggression, were reported. The primary motivating factor for healthcare providers was the willingness to continue providing health services, rather than financial incentives. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique set of challenges for health systems, while also providing valuable lessons in managing a public health crisis. To effectively address future health crises, it is crucial to resolve a myriad of issues within the health system, including the inequitable distribution of human resources and logistical challenges.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.126-135
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• 2000

목적 : 본 연구는 전국 호스피스 기관의 사별관리 실태를 파악하여 효율적인 사별관리 방안의 기초자료를 제공하기 위함이다. 방법 : 1차로 1999년 9월부터 10월사이, 2차로 2000년 11월부터 12월사이에 한국 가톨릭 호스피스협회와 가톨릭대학교 간호대학 호스피스 교육연구소를 통해 확인된 전국 55개 호스피스기관을 대상으로 하였으며, 본인과 연구원이 직접 전화를 걸어 조사목적을 설명한 후 기관의 책임자와 통화하여 면접조사를 하였다. 결과 : 1) 국내 호스피스 기관의 69.1%에서 사별관리를 시행하고 있었다. 2) 사별관리의 내용으로는 전화방문 28개 기관(74.5%), 사별가족 모임 26개 기관(68.4%), 가정방문 22개 기관(57.9%), 우편물 보내기 16개 기관(42.1%), 개별상담은 7개 기관(18.4%)이었다. 3) 사별가족 모임은 26개 기관(68.4%)에서 시행하고 있었고 그 빈도는 연 1회가 42.3%로 가장 많았으며 연2회가 6개 기관(23.1%), 월 1회가 6개 기관(23.1%), 월 2회가 3개 기관(11.5%)을 차지하였다. 4) 사별관리를 위해 사별사정도구를 사용하고 있는 기관은 4개 기관(10.5%)에 불과하였다. 5) 사별관리 운영상의 문제점으로는 사별가족을 모으기가 어렵다는 점이 가장 많았고 사별관리자의 전문적인 지식의 부족, 사별관리 인력의 부족, 호스피스 기관과의 지역적 거리가 먼 경우, 사별자에 대한 사회적인 관심 부족, 재정적인 어려움 등이 있었다. 6) 효율적인 사별관리 방안으로는 사별관리 프로그램의 개발, 사별관리 교육의 필요성, 전문가 양성, 인력충원, 재정 지원 등의 요구사항이 있었다. 결론 : 국내 호스피스 기관중에서 69%가 사별관리를 시행하고는 있으나, 사별관리 전문가와 인력이 부족하고 사별관리 프로그램도 다양하지 못한 실정이다. 또한 사별자의 개별적인 욕구 측면에서 사별관리 프로그램이 다양하지 못하였다. 그러므로 효율적인 사별관리를 위해 사별관리 프로그램이 개발되어야 하며 관리운영자의 전문적인 교육과 봉사자 교육 및 훈련이 있어야 하고 사별자의 개별성과 요구에 적합한 접근방법이 모색되어야 한다. 앞으로 한국실정에 맞는 토착화된 사별관리를 위한 다각적인 연구가 시도되어야 하며 이를 실무에 적용시켜야 한다.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.71-76
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• 2015

선진국들은 종자산업을 국가 신성장 동력산업으로 설정하여 정부차원의 지원을 강화하고 있으며, 글로벌 종자기업은 세계의 종자시장을 선점하기 위하여 종자개발분야에 막대한 예산을 투자하고 있으며, 우리나라도 2000년대 후반 들어 국내종자산업 발전을 위한 정책 추진을 통해 종자산업 육성을 위한 토대를 형성하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 국내외 종자시장 현황을 살펴보고 이에 따른 GSP사업의 역할에 대한 전망을 통해 GSP 사업 추진의 효율성을 제고해 보고자 한다. 세계 종자산업은 글로벌 거대 기업의 대형화로 인하여 독점체제를 형성하고 있어 상위 10개 종자기업이 전체 시장의 73%를 점유하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 종자업체의 대형화는 종자선택에 대한 제약으로 인하여 가격상승을 불러일으키는 부작용을 초래할 것으로 보여진다. 국내 종자시장은 농업생산량 감소로 인하여 정체상태가 유지되고 있으며, 전반적인 국내 농업생산량의 축소에 따른 종자수요 감소로 인하여 국내 종자시장 규모의 정체와 업체의 영세성과 채소, 벼등 일부 특정품목에 대한 육종기술은 세계적인 수준이나 양배추, 파프리카 및 사료작물 등 글로벌 품종의 육종기술이 상대적으로 취약하고 국내 종자기업들의 신규 전문인력 채용은 거의 이루어지지 않고 있으며, 대학 등의 종자관련 전문인력 양성에 대한 인프라가 부족하여 우수한 육종 전문가 양성이 미흡한 실정이다. 따라서 종자산업은 농산업의 핵심으로 국가의 기간산업을 지탱하는 원천 산업으로서 국가정책적으로 우선순위가 매우 높은 만큼 미래성장 산업으로 정부의 지속적인 투자가 뒷받침되어야 할 것이다. 이에 대한 일환으로 GSP 사업을 추진을 2012년부터 야심차게 추진하고 있으며, 수출전략형 종자개발(10개 품목)과 수입대체 종자개발(10품목)을 통해 수출과 국내 종자자급율 확보를 목표로 종자관련 기업체와 대학 및 연구소의 우수한 전문인력이 투입되어 종자개발연구에 매진하고 있다. 우리나라 종자산업의 발전을 위해서는 GSP 사업의 우수한 성과가 반드시 도출되어야 할 것이며, 이를 위해서는 품종개발 단계외에 종자 수출에 대한 별도의 지원 프로그램 추진이 필요하다.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제78권
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• pp.93-117
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• 2018

In all countries of the world, the development of trade is an important factor for the survival of the national economy. Increased export will lead to national economic growth. Export is directly linked to employment, and the industrial structure will be developed in the direction to produce products of comparative advantages. Therefore, every country around the world is trying to promote export regardless of the size of its economy. Accordingly, this paper focused on the promotion of export of domestic companies. It proposed to cultivate trade experts to promote export of domestic companies. The following five methods were proposed to materialize the proposal. First, it is important to foster trade experts to expand and foster the one-person creative companies. In particular, it is important to develop a professional education curriculum. It is necessary to design and conduct a systematic curriculum throughout the process including follow-up after education such as teaching detailed procedures for establishing a trade business, identification of relevant regulations and related organizations, understanding of special features of each exporting country, and details of exporting procedures through specialist training for the individual industries, helping themto keep their network steady so that they can easily get help from consultants. Second, it is necessary to educate traders working in the field to make them trade experts and utilize themin on-the-job training and consulting. To do this, it is necessary to introduce systematic consultant selection process, and to introduce a systemto educate and manage them. It is because, we must select the most appropriate candidates, educate themto be lecturers and consultants, and dispatch themto the field, in order to make the best achievement in export. Nurturing trading professionals utilizing the current trading workers to activate export of domestic companies can be more efficient through cooperation of trading education agencies and related agencies in various industries. Third, it is also proposed to cultivate female trade experts by educating female trade workers whose career has been disrupted. It is to provide career disrupted women with opportunities to work after training them as trade professionals and to give manpower pool to domestic companies that are preparing for export. Fourth, it is also proposed to educate foreign students living in Korea to be trading experts and to utilize them as trading infra. They can be trading professionals who will contribute to the promotion of export. In the short term, they will be provided with opportunities for employment and start-upin the field of trade, and in the mid- to long-term, they may develop a business network between Korea and their own countries. To this end, we need to improve the visa system, expand free trade education opportunities, and support them so that they can establish small but strong enterprises. Fifth, it is proposed to proactively expand trade education to specialized high school students. Considering that most of domestic companies pursuing activation of export are small but strong companies or small and mediumsized companies, they may prefer high school graduates rather than university graduates because of financial limitations. Besides, the specialized high school students may occupy better position in the job market if they are equipped with expertise in trading. This study can be meaningful, in that it is the first research that focuses on cultivating trading experts to contribute to the export activation of domestic companies. However, it also has a limitation that it has failed to reflect the more specific field voices. It is hoped that detailed plans will be derived from the opinions of the employees of domestic companies making efforts to become an export company in the related researches in the future.