• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2015

Objectives The objective of this study is to report clinical effect of korean traditional treatments for Operation-delayed Cauda Equina Syndrome patient. Methods The patient was treated by korean traditional treatments including acupuncture, physical treatment, herbal medication. The improvement of the clinical symptoms was observed by Modified Visual analog scale (Modified VAS), SSCES (Scoring System for Cauda Equina Syndrome), function of urination and function of defecation. Results After treatments, Modified VAS, SSCES, function of urination and function of defecation were improved in this case. Conclusions On the basis of these results, we suggest that korean traditional treatment might be an effective method to improve the clinical symptoms of Operation-delayed Cauda Equina Syndrome patient.

• 방송공학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.818-826
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• 2015

인간 시각 체계(Human Visual System: HVS)의 영상 화질 인지 특성을 정교하게 반영하는 객관적 영상 화질 측정(Image Quality Assessment: IQA)방법들이 최근 활발히 연구되어 왔다. 이와 관련된 HVS의 특성 중, 광적응(Luminance Adaptation: LA)효과는 HVS의 왜곡에 대한 민감도가 영상 배경 밝기에 따라 달라지는 특성을 가리키며, 이 효과는 베버의 법칙(Weber's law) 모델을 통해 많은 IQA 방법들에 반영되어져 왔다. 본 논문에서는 처음으로 이러한 베버의 법칙 모델을 기반으로 하는 기존 IQA 방법들이 LA 효과를 부정확하게 반영해 왔다는 점을 수학적/정신물리학적 분석을 통해 밝힌다. 이러한 분석을 기반으로 우리는 IQA 방법에 LA 효과가 정교하게 적용될 수 있는 새로운 LA 효과 기반 국부 가중치 함수(LA effect-based Local weight Function: LALF)를 제안한다. 우리는 제안 LALF를 SSIM(Structural SIMilarity) 및 PSNR 척도(metric)에 적용하여 제안 방법의 효과를 검증하였다. 실험 결과, LALF가 적용된 SSIM은 기존 SSIM 대비 측정된 주관적 화질 점수와의 스피어 랭크 순위 상관계수 기준 약 5% 포인트가 향상될 정도로 제안 방법의 큰 효과성을 입증하였다. 또한, 제안한 LALF는 PSNR에 적용된 경우에도 기존 PSNR 대비 약 2.5% 포인트의 성능 향상을 보였다.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.1171-1187
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• 2012

A depth adjustment method for visual fatigue reduction for depth-image-based rendering (DIBR) system is proposed. One important aspect of the method is that no calibration parameters are needed for adjustment. By analyzing 3D image warping, the perceived depth is expressed as a function of three adjustable parameters: virtual view number, scale factor and depth value of zero parallax setting (ZPS) plane. Adjusting these three parameters according to the proposed parameter modification algorithm when performing 3D image warping can effectively change the perceived depth of stereo pairs generated in DIBR system. As the depth adjustment is performed in simple 3D image warping equations, the proposed method is facilitative for hardware implementation. Experimental results show that the proposed depth adjustment method provides an improvement in visual comfort of stereo pairs as well as generating comfortable stereoscopic images with different perceived depths that people desire.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.185-193
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• 2010

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 시기능 훈련 대상자들의 시기능 훈련방법의 차이에 따른 시기능 증상 개선 효과를 조사하였다. 방법: 시기능 훈련 대상자는 안질환과 조절이상 및 수직사위가 없는 양안시 이상자 35명을 대상으로 추적 관찰하였고, 훈련기간은 8주간 매주 한번은 안경원에 방문하여 시기능 훈련에 따른 변화를 측정하였다. 결과: 시기능 훈련 대상자의 시기능 훈련방법의 차이에 따른 기능적 및 감각적 증상이 개선되었다. 그리고 Worth 4 Dot검사, 입체시 검사 및 적색렌즈 융합 속도 검사는 유사한 결과를 보여 주었다. 결론: 본 연구에서 시기능 훈련 방법에 따라 환자의 사위량, 기능적 및 감각적 증상 변화가 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국신경인지재활치료학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2018

목적: 본 연구는 스마트기기 애플리케이션 게임을 이용한 인지훈련이 외상성 뇌손상 환자의 인지기능에 미치는 영향을 알고자 하였다. 방법: 본 연구는 종합병원에서 작업치료를 받은 경미한 외상성 뇌손상 환자 17명을 대상으로 진행되었으며, 실험군 9명과 대조군 8명이 두 군으로 할당되었으며, 실험군은 스마트기기 애플리케이션 게임을 이용한 인지훈련과 전통적 인지훈련을 15분씩 실시하였으며, 대조군은 전통적 인지훈련만 30분 수행하였다. 모든 중재는 하루 30분, 주 5회, 4주간 수행하였다. 인지기능은 한국판 간이정신상태검사, Lowenstein 작업치료 인지평가와 시지각 검사(Motor-free Visual Perception Test-3)의 시각 기억 영역 1과 2를 포함하였다. 측정은 중재전과 후에 시행되었다. 결과: 두 군 사이의 변화량 비교에서, 실험군은 대조군보다 시지각 검사의 시각 기억과 한국판 간이정신상태검사의 회상 영역에서 유의한 향상이 있었다(p<.05). 결론: 본 연구의 결과는 스마트기기 애플리케이션 게임을 이용한 인지훈련이 전통적인 인지훈련보다 외상성 뇌손상 환자의 시각 기억력에 긍정적인 변화를 줄 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.179-186
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• 2011

목적: Anaglyph 3D입체 영상 시청에서 나타나는 시기능 변화를 비교 평가하고자 하였다. 방법: 대학생 70명(평균나이 22.29${\pm}$2.19세)을 대상으로 2D영상과 적록안경방식의 anaglyph 3D영상 시청 전후의 시기능을 검사하였다. 시기능 평가는 von Graefe법을 이용한 사위 검사, (-)렌즈 부가법을 이용한 조절력 검사, 음성 및 양성상대조절력(negative relative accommodation, NRA; positive relative accommodation, PRA) 검사, 음성 및 양성상대폭주력(negative relative convergence, NRC; positive relative convergence, PRC) 검사, 조절용이성 및 이향용이성 검사로 하였다. 결과: 3D영상 시청 후의 시기능 평가에서 근거리의 외사위 감소와 조절력 감소를 보였고, 이와 관련하여 적은 변화이긴 하지만 근거리의 NRC는 증가하는 경향을, PRC는 감소하는 경향을 보였다. NRA와 PRA의 변화는 없었으며, 조절용이성과 이향용이성은 더 좋아진 것으로 확인되었다. 결론: 시기능 변화는 2D영상보다 3D영상 시청에서, 원거리보다 근거리에서 더 많은 변화를 보였으며, 특히 3D영상 시청 후의 조절용이성과 이향용이성 향상은 3D영상에서 입체감을 갖기 위한 조절과 이향의 지속적인 운동 효과와 관련이 있는 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 시기능 변화를 볼 때, anaglyph 3D영상이 anaglyph방식의 시기능 훈련과 같은 효과가 어느 정도 있는 것으로 본다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.287-291
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the influence of inspiratory muscle exercise using visual biofeedback and inspiratory muscle exercise with diaphragm breathing retraining in stroke patients in regard to inspiratory muscle activity and respiratory function and to provide fundamental information on intervention for improvement of pulmonary function in stroke patients. Methods: The current study measured and analyzed inspiratory muscle activity and pulmonary function of 15 randomly selected subjects in a Biofeedback inspiratory muscle exercise (BIE) group that uses visual feedback and 15 subjects in the Diaphragm breathing exercise (DBE) group that uses breathing retraining before and after intervention. Intervention was performed for 30 minutes, 5 times a week, for 8 weeks. Subjects were measured for muscle activity of upper trapezius muscle and lattisimus dorsi muscle using a surface electromyography system and maximum inspiratory pressure was measured using a respiratory measurement device. For homogeneity test of subjects, independent t-test was performed and ANCOVA was performed for comparison of inspiratory muscle activity and pulmonary function between groups. Results: In the study results, the BIE group showed more significant muscle activity than the DBE group in upper trapezius muscle and lattisimus dorsi muscle (p<0.001). In addition, the BIE group showed more pressure than the DBE group in maximum inspiratory pressure (p<0.001). Conclusion: Based on the current study, performing biofeedback respiration exercise simultaneously with breathing retraining in stroke patients can provide more efficient respiratory physical therapy. In addition, it is considered that consistent study on the effectiveness is necessary to further improve clinical availability.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.111-119
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• 2004

Purpose : To identify those factors influencing the post-operative satisfaction in myopia patients receiving laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Methods : This study included 288 consecutive patients who received LASIK between July and December 2001 from two eye clinics located in Seoul and Pusan. Factors that were considered to influence post-operative satisfaction included pre-operative baseline characteristics, pre-operative expectation for treatment outcomes, and treatment outcomes. Before undergoing LASIK, study subjects were asked to rate the degree of their expectation for the improvement of visual functions and symptoms after LASIK on a 5-point Likert-type scale: where 1 referred to 'somewhat worse,' 2 to 'no change,' 3 to 'somewhat improved,' 4 to 'improved,' and 5 to 'very improved.' Self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate baseline visual functions and symptoms on a 5-point scale before LASIK. At 6 months after LASIK, the evaluation was repeated to measure treatment outcomes in terms of the difference in the score before and after LASIK. Post-operative satisfaction was also measured at 6 months on a 5-point scale. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the independent relationship between influencing factors and postoperative satisfaction. Results : A total of 171 patients (59.4%) participated in the 6-month follow-up investigation. The average expectation scores for the improvement in visual functions and symptoms were 3.8 and 3.4, respectively. The average score for the 7 questions assessing satisfaction was 4.0. The results of the regression analysis showed that the post-operative satisfaction increased with improvement in the visual function ($\beta$=0.16, p<0.05) and symptoms ($\beta$=0.25, p<0.05), the degree of preoperative refractive error ($\beta$ =0.26-0.67, p<0.05) and in male patients ($\beta$=0.31, p<0.1). The pre-operative expectation was not a statistically significant factor in explaining postoperative satisfaction in the regression model. Conclusion : The finding from this study was that patients with very severe myopia tended to be more satisfied with the treatment than those with mild myopia, which implies that LASIK can be more beneficial to those suffering from a severe visual condition. Patient satisfaction was also significantly affected by the treatment outcomes experienced after LASIK. This suggests that improving the clinical outcome is the most fundamental requirement for the improvement of patient satisfaction.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.142-148
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• 2016

Purpose: The aim of this pilot study was to determine the effect of soft tissue technique (STT) in Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) following sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in breast cancer patients by examining the upper extremity function, range of motion, and pain. Methods: Nineteen patients with breast cancer-related AWS were evaluated. STT was performed on the symptom area for treatment of AWS symptoms. We evaluated AWS symptoms and pain intensity using a visual analogue scale (VAS), and functional disability using the Korean version of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, glenohumeral joint (GHJ) flexion and abduction range of motion (ROM) with or without elbow extension. Results: Visual analyses of the data suggest a modest effect of STT in improving GHJ flexion, abduction ROM with or without elbow extension, DASH for upper extremity function, and Pain. The statistically significant improvement in baseline observed for pain, DASH, and ROM data made it impossible to assess the effects of STT on those outcomes. There were no adverse events. Conclusions: STT may be an effective and safe treatment option for AWS patients recovering from breast cancer treatment; however, further research is needed.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.527-540
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to propose contrast metric which is based on the human visual perception and thus it can be used to improve the quality of digital images in many applications. Methods: Previous literatures are surveyed, and then the proposed method is modeled based on Human Visual System(HVS) such as multiscale property of the contrast sensitivity function (CSF), contrast constancy property (suprathreshold), color channel property. Furthermore, experiments using digital images are shown to prove the effectiveness of the method. Results: The results of this study are as follows; regarding the proposed contrast measure of complex images, it was found by experiments that HVS follows relatively well compared to the previous contrast measurement. Conclusion: This study shows the effectiveness on how to measure the contrast of complex images which follows human perception better than other methods.