• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.4289-4294
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• 2016

Background: Studies have shown that a return to spirituality is a major coping response in cancer patients so that therapists can adopt a holistic approach by addressing spirituality in their patient care. The present study was conducted to develop a guideline in the spiritual field for healthcare providers who serve cancer patients in Iran. Materials and Methods: Relevant statements were extracted from scientific documents that through study questions were reviewed and modified by a consensus panel. Results: The statements were arranged in six areas, including spiritual needs assessment, spiritual care candidates, the main components of spiritual care, spiritual care providers, the settings of spiritual care and the resources and facilities for spiritual care. Conclusions: In addition to the development and preparation of these guidelines, health policy-makers should also seek to motivate and train health service providers to offer these services and facilitate their provision and help with widespread implementation.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.2901-2904
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• 2014

The incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing in many Asian countries including Malaysia during the past few decades. A physician recommendation has been shown to be a major factor that motivates patients to undergo screening. The present study objectives were to describe the practice of colorectal cancer screening by primary care providers in Malaysia and to determine the barriers for not following recommendations. In this cross sectional study involving 132 primary care providers from 44 Primary Care clinics in West Malaysia, self-administered questionnaires which consisted of demographic data, qualification, background on the primary care clinic, practices on colorectal cancer screening and barriers to colorectal cancer screening were distributed. A total of 116 primary care providers responded making a response rate of 87.9%. About 21% recommended faecal occult blood test (FOBT) in more than 50% of their patients who were eligible. The most common barrier was "unavailability of the test". The two most common patient factors are "patient in a hurry" and "poor patient awareness". This study indicates that colorectal cancer preventive activities among primary care providers are still poor in Malaysia. This may be related to the low availability of the test in the primary care setting and poor awareness and understanding of the importance of colorectal cancer screening among patients. More awareness programmes are required for the public. In addition, primary care providers should be kept abreast with the latest recommendations and policy makers need to improve colorectal cancer screening services in health clinics.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.250-260
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• 2013

Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze the current status of the possession of measurement and analytical instruments among work environment monitoring organizations that have been designated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MoEL) in Korea. Methods: Data for measurement and analytical instruments were gathered by inspectors who had been assigned by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) and MoEL during the evaluation program for designated work environment monitoring service providers in 2012. Data for 11 monitoring instruments and nine analytical instruments were collected from 108 organizations. Basic data such as the type of service provides and the size of employment were also recorded by the inspector. Results: The total number of personal air samplers including high and low flow rates operated in Korea was 5,418, with average of 50.2. Average operation number of noise dosimeters was 35.0, while 3,780 dosimeters were used in 108 work environment monitoring organizations. There were 10,488 monitoring instruments in total. All service providers possessed at least one AAS and GC in their analytical laboratory. Total number of HPLC/MS was five, followed by ICP/MS of seven, with an average of 0.07. Conclusions: Based on the data, domestic work environment monitoring service providers possessed relatively reasonable measurement and analytical instruments. Nearly all instruments had been imported from advanced countries such as USA, UK and Japan. Periodic gathering of data on these instruments may help maintain good workplace monitoring results and the health of workers at the sites.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.13-23
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• 2016

본 연구는 공중보건간호사제도가 국민보건향상이라는 목적에 부합하는 제도로 도입 될 수 있도록 의료서비스 제공자와 이용자를 대상으로 제도에 대한 인식을 살펴보고, 남자간호사 간호의 질 확인을 통해 공중보건간호사에게 요구되는 역량을 분석하기 위하여 서술적 조사를 실시한 융합연구이다. 최종 연구 참여 인원은 의료서비스 제공자(간호사, 의사, 물리치료사 등) 75명, 이용자(입원환자 또는 환자 보호자) 65명으로 총 140명이었다. 기술통계와 Chi-square, t-test로 통계분석 하였다. 연구결과 공중보건간호사제도 도입에 대하여 제공자 집단 77.3%와 이용자 집단 66.2%가 동의하였다. 공중보건의료인으로 가장 적합한 직종으로 제공자의 81.4%, 이용자의 70.8%가 간호사라고 답하였다. 공중보건간호사의 복무기간에 대한 견해에서 두 집단 간 차이가 있었다(t=7.56, p = .03). 공중보건간호사로서 필요한 간호역량에 대하여 제공자 집단과 이용자 집단 모두 간호전문성 개발 노력을 가장 중요시 하였다. 남자간호사 간호의 질 점수는 집단 간 차이는 없었으나 선행연구결과와 비교할 때 공중보건간호사로 배출될 남자간호사의 정신 사회적 간호, 의사소통 간호 확인을 위한 연구를 제언한다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.379-389
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• 2022

본 연구는 중환자실 전담간호사 역할에 대한 중환자실 의료인의 중요도와 만족도를 파악하기 위하여 시행되었다. 일개 기관의 4개 단위 내·외과계 중환자실 소속 의사, 간호사 총 138명을 대상으로 2021년 5월 3일부터 29일까지 설문을 시행하였다. 수집한 자료는 기술통계, t-test, Importance-Performance Analysis(IPA) 방법을 사용하여 분석하였다. 중환자실 전담간호사의 역할에 대한 중요도는 5점 만점에 의사 4.18점, 간호사 3.95점, 만족도는 5점 만점에 의사 4.39점, 간호사 3.85점으로 중요도(t=2.33, p=.024)와 만족도(t=5.43, p<.001)가 두 군에서 모두 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 두 직종 모두 전문간호실무, 전문직 활동, 조정협동, 교육상담, 연구 순으로 중요도와 만족도 순위가 일치하였다. 집중개선 영역으로는 의사는 실무 표준 및 가이드라인 개발, 전문가 역할 모델과 자기 개발과 환자/가족 교육으로 나타났고, 간호사는 의료진 교육으로 평가하였다. 중환자실 전담간호사 역할에 대하여 전문성을 강화하고, 개선이 필요한 부분의 역량을 증진시키는 전략이 필요하다고 생각된다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.304-311
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• 2014

This manuscript treats a new paradigm for the Korean health care system. We give an account of innovative health care delivery and payment models widely discussed in the contemporary US accountable care organization and coordinated care organization. In doing so, we explore a new health care model amenable to foreseeable changes to the health care system. We propose creating an integrated health care system in which the network of health care providers delivers coordinated and comprehensive care for enrolled patients residing within the geographic boundaries served by the provider network; providers may participate voluntarily in one or more networks and assume shared responsibility for patient care and cost; provider networks compete with each other based on cost and quality; and consumers are allowed to choose a network. We expect that the new paradigm will create a financially-sustainable system that assures quality of care and improves patient experience, minimizing the existing system-wide inefficiency through cross-network competition and within-network care coordination.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.29-40
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• 2016

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to examine the differences in need, necessity, performance, barriers, and effectiveness of workers' health promotion program and to determine the influencing factors in effectiveness of workers' health promotion program by business types. Methods: Subjects were participants of an education held by Korean association of occupational health nurses and a survey was self-reported. Survey items were developed by researchers through literature review. It included general characteristics of occupational health providers and worksites, need, necessity, performance, barriers and effectiveness of workers' health promotion (WHP) program. The total number of worksites was 168, manufacturing/construction was 76 (45.2%), other services were 52 (31.0%), and healthcare services were 40 (23.8%). We used ${\chi}^2test$, ANOVA test, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: There were differences in need, necessity and performance of WHP by business types. In healthcare services, WHP had statistically significant effectiveness to reduce turnover rates. And the influencing factors of WHP's effectiveness were workers' need in manufacturing/construction, health provider's career in other services, and perceived necessity in healthcare services. Conclusion: Based on this result, we propose differentiated strategies depending on the business types for effective workers' health promotion program.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.480-493
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• 1999

The visiting nursing service is an essential part of public health. The purpose of this study was to analyze the visiting nursing service in primary health service centers. The data were collected from visiting nurse records in Wonju City Health Center, Myun Health Center and Community Health Subcenters. The period of data collection was from April 6 to July 15, 1998. The major findings were as follows: 1. Characteristics of 36 service providers. 1) Age : Over 40 years old - 66.7% 2) Educational level: The proportion of registered nurses was 47.2% and nurse aids 52.8% 3) Career: The proportion of providers who worked over 11 years in Public Health Service was 7.8% 2. Characteristics of Subjects 1) The major health problems were cerebro vascular attack, hypertension, D. M., arthritis, gastrointestinal problems and psychiatric problems. The prevalence of chronic health problems increased with age, except for mental illness. 2) The prevalence of cancer was 4.3/1000. 3. Contents of Home Visiting Nursing Services. 1) The major service was education and counseling. 2) The other services were Direct Care(ROM exercise, wound care, physical therapy, basic nursing care etc,) as 56.5%, of the work involved Indirect Care(teaching, counseling, emotional support, etc,) 30.3%, medication - 11.7%, and referral to hospitals - 1.5%.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.407-417
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective experience of Highly active Antiretroviral therapy (HAART) adherence in Korean patients with HIV. Methods: A phenomenological methodology was used for the study. Data were collected from March to December, 2013 using open-ended questions during in-depth interviews. Participants were taking HAART for HIV, and were contacted through purposive techniques. Results: Four men and 4 women whose average treatment period was 5.9 years participated in this study. Seven themes emerged from the analysis using Colazzi's method: (a) Seizing life in a deep sense of despair, (b) Struggling with medication, (c) Facing harsh treatment from health care providers, (d) Spoiling healthy pattern, (e) Hungering for communication and emotional support, (f) Turning to accepting HIV, (g) Becoming adherent to HIV treatment. Conclusion: Prejudice from health care providers and lack of emotional support were barriers to HAART in Korea. Intervention strategies are needed to decrease prejudices from health care providers and to increase family support.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권13호
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• pp.5475-5482
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• 2014

Cervical cancer, the second most common malignancy all over the world, is associated with HPV infection. In a developing country like India, lack of early detection and treatment facilities is the main cause for its high burden. Therefore, through our study we e tried to present the current scenario of existing facilities for the detection and treatment of cervical cancer in hospitals and primary health centers (PHCs) of Delhi-NCR region. Data were collected from 312 healthcare facilities including public and private hospitals and PHCs of all nine districts from Delhi-NCR region. Healthcare providers including gynecologists, medical officers, women health care providers and paramedical staff were interviewed, using a questionnaire; the facilities for screening, diagnosing, and treating cervical cancer in each institution were recorded, using a previously designed checklist. Our study has shown that the basic facilities for the detection and treatment of cervical cancer are abhorrently lacking in Public hospitals and PHCs as compared to the Private hospitals in Delhi-NCR region. This study demonstrates that there is an urgent need for more investment in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer facilities in public and rural healthcare facilities of Delhi-NCR region.