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A survey of cognition on infection control of the clients in dental hospital (치과 감염관리에 대한 의료소비자의 인지도에 관한 사례 조사)

  • Lee, Jung-Hwa
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.249-260
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    • 2013
  • Objectives : To figure out the status of infection control (IC) in dental healthcare field and to propose the way for improvements through assessment about cognition of the clients. Methods : Study subjects were 151 patients who visited H dental health organization (DHO) of the four DHO in Busan city. The questionnaire survey performed from November 10 to December 7, 2010. Results : 1. 43.0% of consumers were interested in perception and experience in the infection control, and 38.4% were related behavioral changes in the infection control. 2. In the clients survey, the major considerations about the performance for IC were hand washing(73.5%). 3. There was significantly higher in middle-aged to think for ages infection prevention behaviors recognized as important to wear safety glasses. 4. In the confidence for dental care organization according to gender and age, appearance and outfits of staffs was the highest major consideration items. Conclusions : Infection control closely related to the clients' satisfaction and credits, therefor changing of interest, cognition and attitude for the client's IC have to be emphasized.

A Study on the Level of Recognition and Performance of the Clinical Nurses about the prevention of Nosocomial Infection (간호사의 병원감염 예방행위에 대한 인지도와 수행정도에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Hyun-Sook;Yoo, Kyung-Hee
    • Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.5-23
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to analyse the level of recognition and performance of clinical nurses about the prevention of nosocomial infection. Subjects of the study were 425 nurses working at two university hospitals. Self report questionnaires were used to measure the level of recognition and performance about the prevention of nosocomial infection. These instruments had five dimensions of the management of nosocomial infection : hand washing, fluid therapy, foley catheterization, respiratory tract, and aseptic articles. Reliability coefficients of these instruments were found Cronbach's ${\alpha}=.94-.95$. Data were collected from August 1 to August 15, 2000. The results of the study were as follows : 1) The mean score of the recognition scores about the management of nosocomial infection was 3.89. 2) The mean score of the performance about the management of nosocomial infection was 3.42. 3) The mean score of the recognition about the management of nosocomial infection was significantly higher than the performance score(t=25.72. p<.001). 4) There was significant difference in the score of the recognition about managment in nosocomial infection according to nurses working unit(p<.001).

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The Production of Alcohol from Municipal Waste(I) -The Changes of Components of the Pretreated Lignocellulosic Biomass- (도시 폐기물로부터 알콜생산(I) - 전처리된 lignocellulosic biomass의 조성분 변화 -)

  • Lim, Bu-Kug;Yang, Jae-Kyung;Jang, Jun-Pok;Lee, Jong-Yoon
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 1994
  • In recent years, the municipal wastes recognized resources. This study was performed to survey the changes of main components of the pretreated(chemical, physical) lignocellulosic biomass. The result can be summerized as follows; In pulp fiber composition, newsprint and corrugating container were mainly consist of softwood fiber(tracheid). But computer print out and magazine had a large amount of hardwood fiber(wood fiber). And, carbohydrate content in the various lignocellulosic biomass increases as the following orders : Magazine < Newsprint < Corrugating container < Computer print out. In the chemical pretreatments for the delignification, sodium hypochlorite pretreatment was more effective than sodium hydroxide. By washing, ash content of lignocellulosic biomass was decreased. Physical pretreatments were less effective than chemical pretreatment for the delignification. On the other hand, in physical pretreatments, ash content of lignocellulosic biomass was the same tendency as in the chemical pretreatments.

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Influences of School Food Service Employees′ Food Safety Training on Food Safety Knowledge and Practices (고등학교 급식 조리종사원들의 위생교육 경험과 위생지식 및 실천과의 관계)

  • 이경은;류경
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.597-605
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of the study was to investigate relationships among food safety training, knowledge, and practices of school food service employees. A questionnaire that identified employees' food safety training experience, knowledge, and practices was developed based on a review of literature. A total of 341 Korean school food service employees participated in the survey; the final usable responses were 293 (a response rate: 86%). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS for Windows (version 10). Most of the respondents (> 86%) took training sessions on 'proper hand washing' and 'proper food storage temperatures', whereas less than 60% had training on 'monitoring procedures and corrective actions at critical control points'. The mean score of their food safety knowledge was 8.02 out of 11. The majority of the employees knew correctly 'potentially hazardous foods (93.2%)' and 'diseases and symptoms with which they are excluded from working (87.0%)'; less than 50% chose a correct answer for 'sanitizing food contact surfaces.' A chi-square analysis revealed that the employees' actual knowledge did not differ significantly by whether they had food safety training (at the level of a =0.01), except one topic 'diseases and symptoms with which they are excluded from working.' Their self-reported practice scores were rated as 2.98 - 3.39 based on a 5-point Likert-type scale (1-not at all, 5-always). Employees' food safety training should be conducted continuously and repetitively to improve the effectiveness of the training.

The Effects of Case Management for Clients with Clonorchiasis in Riverside Areas (강유역의 간흡충 감염양성자를 위한 사례관리 적용효과)

  • Kim, Chunmi;Kim, Hee-Gerl;June, Kyung-Ja;Kim, Souk-Young
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.427-437
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: In order to lower the infection rate and the reinfection rate of Clonorchiasis in high-risk areas, we performed and analyzed a case management on people with chlonorchisis. Methods: The data was collected from April 2010 to March 2011. A community health practitioner was selected as a case manager based on our training program. The intervention group had 58 participants with three months of case management and the control group had 144 participants handled with traditional methods. Results: the pre and post-test in the intervention group and the control group showed us improved knowledge of Clonorchiasis, attitudes and behavior toward eating freshwater fish. The results of post-test between the intervention group and the control group showed statistically significant differences in all categories, except a hand-washing category. However, one year after a case management, there was no significant difference in the failure rate of treatment. Conclusion: The case management was effective for people infected with Clornorchiasis near riverside areas; however, in order to lower the rates of reinfection and treatment failure, it is necessary to perform continuous monitoring and regular evaluations.

Recognition and Performance on Management for Nosocomial Infections among Nursing Students (병원감염관리에 대한 간호학생의 인지도와 수행도)

  • Kim, Gui-Lan;Choi, Euy-Soon
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.232-240
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: This study was designed to identify recognition and the performance level for nosocomial infections amongst student nurses and to provide data for preparing on efficient policy and control program for nosocomial infections. Method: 191 senior nursing student participated in this research from 5 nursing college which allowed data collection, in the city of Seoul. The questionnaire was composed of 73 items(likert scale) about eight areas; aseptic technique, disinfection, precaution, hand washing, urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, catheter related infection, and self care about nosocomial infections. Results: The mean score of recognition and performance level for management of nosocomial infection were 4.29 and 3.41 respectively. The mean score of the recognition level was significantly lower than the performance level in the eight areas. The mean score of both recognition and performance were highest in the area of disinfection. However, the mean score of recognition was lowest in the area of aseptic technique and the mean score of performance was lowest in the area of catheter related infections. The correlation of recognition and performance level was statistically significant. Conclusions: These research findings should be useful in promoting an intensive and continuous educational program on nosocomial infection for nursing students and to establish an efficient policy for preventing nosocomial infections.

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The Effects of Multimedia Educational Program on Knowledge and Behaviors of Preschool Children in Preventing Respiratory Disorders (호흡기 질환 예방을 위한 멀티미디어 교육이 학령전기 환아의 지식 및 행위에 미치는 효과)

  • Son, Ji Young;Park, Yeon Hong;Park, Mi Hee;Son, Eun Sa;Park, Jin Young;Kim, Soon Hee
    • Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.173-185
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of multimedia educational program of the prevention of respiratory disorders on knowledge and behavior of preschool children. Method: The research design used a nonequivalent control group pre-posttest. 32 subjects in the control group received no intervention, 33 subjects in experimental group received a multimedia educational program that consists of video, named 'The strong girl and weak girl', 5 different picture boards, method of hand washing, tooth brushing, and reinforcement. The data were analyzed by using $x^2$-test and t-test for determining of homogeneity and testing the hypothesis. Results: There were significant increases in knowledge and behavior in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: From the results of this study, the multimedia educational program significantly increased knowledge and behaviors of preschool children for preventing respiratory disorders. These findings suggest that a multimedia educational program can be used as an efficient nursing intervention of preschool children for preventing respiratory disorders.

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Assessment of Kindergarten Principals and Teachers' Performance Degree of Foodservice Hygiene Management and Foodservice Employees' Hygiene Knowledge (유치원 원장 및 교사의 급식위생관리 수행도와 조리종사원의 위생지식 평가)

  • Lee, Joo-Eun;Choi, Kyung-Sook;Kwak, Tong-Kung
    • Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.308-325
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    • 2012
  • This research aimed to survey foodservice hygiene management practices performed by principals and teachers as well as examine foodservice employees' hygiene knowledge in kindergartens. Surveys were administered to principals, teachers, and foodservice employees at 392 kindergartens. The total average score of six categories was 4.28 out of 5.0. Average score of the production process management category was the lowest at 3.90 while safety management was the highest at 4.69. Other average scores were as follows: facilities and equipment 4.20, personal hygiene 4.14, food ingredient control 4.35, and environmental sanitation 4.39. Teachers' foodservice hygiene management practices scored 3.8 points out of 5 on average. Hygiene knowledge of foodservice employees was also tested. The mean score of foodservice hygiene knowledge was 76.29%. The lowest scoring category was personal hygiene, suggesting that foodservice employees require more knowledge on proper personal hygiene practices. Possession rates of dish sterilizer, ultraviolet sterilizer, and hand washing facilities in the kitchen were low. These equipment installation rates should be raised accordingly. To enhance control of foodservice hygiene, kindergarten management should pay more attention to education and training related to foodservice sanitation.

Knowledge and Practice Level of Infection Management for Child Guardians with Respiratory Infections after H1N1 Diffusion (2009) (신종플루 확산(2009년) 이후 호흡기감염 아동 보호자의 감염관리 지식정도 및 수행정도)

  • Park, Mi-Kyung;Ko, Young-Sook;Park, Kyung-Im
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practice level of infection managements in child guardians with respiratory infections after H1N1 diffusion of 2009. Methods: The data were collected during February and March 2010 using a self-report questionnaire. The participants were 228 child guardians. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, means, SD, t-test, F-test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and Cronbach's alpha with the SPSS 17.0 program. Results: Mean age of the guardians and children were 37.8 years, 4.1 years respectively. For knowledge level of respiratory infections, hand washing method had the highest score and snuffles prevention method, the lowest. For practice level for respiratory infections, environmental hygiene management had the highest score and symptom management, the lowest. Infection management knowledge and practice level had a positively significant correlation in every area. Conclusion: The results indicate the necessity of continual education on infection management, and that the most efficient timing for the education appears be for participants during their first pregnancy or after the woman has delivered her child.

Analysis of naturally Dyed Textile Fabrics by using Aronia Extract (아로니아 추출물에 의한 직물의 천연염색과 염액의 Spectrum 분석)

  • Won, Ah Young;Kim, Jongjun
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.124-134
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    • 2018
  • This study examined the dyeing characteristics and spectrum of cotton and silk by using dyeing solution extracted from aronia. The value $L^{\ast}$ which indicates the brightness of cotton regardless of mordant increases with increasing pH from pH 3.5 to pH 10.5. The color difference value(${\Delta}E$) of the cotton was generally high in pH 3.5 regardless of mordant existence. The silk showed the highest ${\Delta}E$ value in pH 3.5 dye solution as cotton did. On the other hand, the silk with mordant dyed showed the highest ${\Delta}E$ value in pH 7. Silk fabrics dyed with Aronia solution turns out red in pH 3.5, blue in pH 7 and yellow in pH 10.5. This is because of the amino acid, one of the silk ingredients, combines with a part of anthocyanin to show blue. As the result of the spectrum measurement, the maximum absorption wavelength of Aronia solution was increased in the order of pH 10.5, pH 3.5 and pH 7, regardless of extraction temperature and mordant. The measurement results of color fastness to washing and color fastness to light are generally low. Therefore, there is a need for further study to improve color fatness in the future.