• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.218-226
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• 2019

In old age, measures to cope with the natural phenomenon of aging and various diseases of the elderly due to the deterioration of physical function are also a challenge for this society. While interest in systematic health is increasing, it is true that awareness and interest in oral-related diseases is relatively lacking. This study aims to present basic data necessary to improve the quality of life for senior citizens aged 65 or older by improving the oral dryness caused by systemic health. By research method, improve oral dryness caused by whole-body health with the elderly over 65 and promote their oral health, inducing the increase of the salivary flow rate through oral health care education, oral exercise, and salivary gland massage. First, on the DMSQ according to the general characteristics of the elderly, the recognition of the whole body and oral health status, independent sample t-test and One-way ANOVA were conducted. Second, on changes in the salivary flow rate and saliva pH according to the general characteristics of the elderly, recognition of oral and whole-body health status, and whole-body health, paired samples t-test was conducted. Studies have shown that salivary gland flow increased significantly after oral exercise and salivary gland massage, the salivary flow rate significantly increased. In all variables of the recognition of the oral health status, the salivary flow rate increased after oral exercise and salivary gland massage, and in the whole-body health, regardless of hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and osteoporosis, the salivary flow rate increased after oral exercise and salivary gland massage, and the salivary flow rate increased after oral exercise and salivary gland massage if the subjects responded that they did not have thyroid abnormality, anemia, abnormalities of breathing, hypotension, gastrointestinal disturbance, or kidney diseases. As a comprehensive analysis of this study, many felt oral dryness when they had a problem with the whole-body health, and many felt oral dryness when they had a problem with oral health cognition. After applying oral exercise and salivary gland massage as intervention methods in the oral health care for the elderly, the salivary flow rate significantly increased, and it is judged that the methods were very effective for controlling oral dryness. Furthermore, it is judged that the factors affecting oral health, whole-body health, and oral dryness would be identified, which would be helpful for the promotion of whole-body health and oral health. It is judged that continuous research would be needed so that measures for the application of the oral care program and system for the elderly would be prepared in the future.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.15-26
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• 2020

목적 : 국내의 빠른 고령화로 인하여 노인 인구가 증가하고 있고, 작업치료의 주요 영역들에서 노인들과의 대면하는 비율이 높은 현 상황에서 작업치료사들을 대상으로 노인들에 대한 전반적 인식 및 노인들과의 의사소통 현황을 파악하고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 2020년 4월부터 6월까지 전국의 병원 및 보건소 등에서 노인들을 대상으로 중재를 제공하는 작업치료사들을 대상으로 온라인 설문을 활용하여 데이터를 수집하였다. 노인에 대한 인식, 노인과의 의사소통 저해요소, 노인과의 의사소통 방식을 묻는 3종의 질문지를 배포하였으며 최종 82부를 자료 분석에 활용하였다. 결과 : 작업치료사의 노인에 대한 인식은 대체적으로 부정적인 항목인 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 노인들과의 의사소통 저해요소로서 청각 관련, 언어이해 관련, 조음 관련 순으로 응답하였다. 노인들과의 의사소통 방식을 확인한 결과 작업치료사들은 대화반응 관리, 정서표현, 이해증진, 관계조절 순으로 노인들과의 원활한 의사소통을 유도하는 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 작업치료사들은 대상자들의 사회참여와 삶의 질 증진에 주요한 역할을 수행하는 보건의료전문가인 만큼 노인들의 의사소통 방식 및 자신의 의사소통 기술에 대해 면밀히 파악하고, 개선된 의사소통 방법을 통하여 전문적인 치료적 중재 및 관련 교육들을 제공해야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.345-351
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• 2010

Objective : In this study, the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was applied to patients presenting with depression and anxiety after surgery from spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and the effects were assessed. Methods : The subjects were patients admitted for cerebral aneurysm rupture and treated by means of surgery from March to December, 2007. More than 6 months had passed after surgery, without any special lesions showing up on computed tomography (CT), and the Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) was 5 points. Among patients with anxiety and depression symptoms, 11 patients completed the program. The MBSR program was conducted once a week, 2.5 hours each, for 8 weeks. The evaluation criteria were : 1) the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI): it measures the type and level of depression, 2) the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory : the anxiety state of normal adults without mental disorder, and 3) Heart Rate Variability (HRV) : the influence of the autonomous nervous system on the sinoarterial node varies continuously in response to the change of the internal/external environment. Results : The BDI value was decreased from 18.5 ${\pm}$ 10.9 to 9.5 ${\pm}$ 7.1 (p = 0.013) : it was statistically significant, and the depression level of patients was lowered. The state anxiety was decreased from 51.3 ${\pm}$ 13.9 to 42.3 ${\pm}$ 15.2; the trait anxiety was reduced from 50.9 ${\pm}$ 12.3 to 41.3 ${\pm}$ 12.8, and a borderline significant difference was shown (p = 0.091, p = 0.056). In other words, after the treatment, although it was not statistically significant, a decreased tendency in anxiety was shown. In the HRV measurement, standard deviation normal to normal (SDNN), square root of the square root of the mean sum of squared differences between adjacent normal to normal intervals (RMSSD), and total power (TP) showed significant increase, Physical Stress Index (PSI) showed a significant reduction, and thus an improvement in the homeostatic control mechanism of the autonomic nervous system was ween. Conclusion : The MBSR program was applied to the patients showing anxiety and depression reaction after SAH treatment, and a reduction in depression symptoms and physiological reactions were observed. The application of the MBSR program may be considered as a new tool in improving the quality of life for patients after surgery.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.84-98
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of recruiting women into a clinical trial designed to examine the effects of acupuncture and electroacupuncture in treating overactive bladder (OAB) in menopause women. We tried to determine if there was preliminary evidence to suggest that acupuncture may be effective in reducing OAB symptoms and improving disease-specific quality of life. We also tried to determine the appropriate treatment duration of OAB, with safety of performing acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatment. Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial. 7 menopause women were randomly assigned to a electroacupuncture group (EA group) (n=4) or acupuncture group (AC group) (n=3) and received electroacupuncture or acupuncture treatment twice a week (16 sessions) in 8 weeks, and follow up assessment was performed after the end of treatment. Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), 3-day bladder diary, and King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) were performed 4 times (at baseline (visit 0), the middle of treatment (visit 8), after the end of treatment (visit 16), and at 4 weeks of follow-up (visit 17)) and analyzed. 2 subjects were dropped out, and finally 5 subjects completed the study. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 18.0 for window program. Results: There was an significant improvement in night-time frequency after the treatment (visit 17) in PP (Per-protocol) group analysis (p=0.042). In additional ITT (Inter-to-treat) group analysis, the OABSS (p=0.042) and night-time frequency (p=p=0.017) were improved significantly after the treatment (visit 17). But there was no significant difference of KHQ before and after the treatment. Also there was no significant difference between EA and AC group after the treatment (visit 16, 17). Conclusions: The results of this pilot study suggested that it was feasible to recruit subjects and perform the study procedures, after reconstructing several details of study protocol in performing further clinical trial.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.338-343
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• 2022

글로벌 해운산업이 활성화됨에 따라 특정 국가들의 해양 영도를 경유하는 외국적 외항선의 규모가 급격하게 증가하였다. 하지만 선박의 컨디션 관리, 안전 운항을 위한 체계 수립이 미흡으로 선박 운항에 기인한 대형 해양사고가 발생하여 인명 피해와 심각한 해양환경오염을 유발하고 있다. 따라서 IMO는 해양 영토의 관할권을 갖는 국가들에게 항만국통제를 수행할 수 있는 권한을 부여하고 특히 외국적 선박에 대한 규정과 지침을 강화하였다. 특히 우리나라는 TOKYO MOU 회원국으로 항만국통제를 수행하고 있지만 2020년을 기준으로 국내를 기항한 국적선 대비 외국적선의 비중이 3배 높음에도 불구하고 9% 수준의 저조한 점검률로 TOKYO MOU에서 권고하고 있는 점검률 수준을 하회하고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구는 국내 항만국통제에 대한 효율성과 효과성을 개선하기 위한 목적으로 객관형 설문문항과 서면 전문가 인터뷰를 통해 항만국통제관들의 실무적 의견을 수렴하여 IPA분석과 컨텐츠분석을 수행하였다. 결과적으로 PSC점검의 질적 향상을 위해 수행 시 인적 요소와 관련된 선내 생활, 근무 환경, 안전사고 대응에 대한 중요성과 성과가 개선되어야 함이 도출되었다. 또한 PSC 점검성과 개선을 위해 유관 업무의 행정 일원화, 항만국통제관 인력 충원, 선박결함 신고제도 활성화, PSC 수행 그룹 재편성 등을 위한 다방면적 지원 기반이 마련된다면 우리나라 항만국통제에 대한 업무 환경과 성과가 개선될 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.219-233
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• 2024

A 69-year-old female diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and treated with anti-Parkinsonian medications, including levodopa, for 7 years presented with complaints of wearing-off phenomenon and delayed onset of medication efficacy, resulting in postural instability and feeling of severe exhaustion. The patient underwent a 50-day course of treatment with Bonoesikpungjigyeong-tang formula. The effects of the treatment were evaluated by recording the average time to onset of medication efficacy, the average time to medication wearing-off, and discomfort due to wearing-off phenomenon. Postural instability was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The patient's overall quality of life was assessed using the EQ-5D-3L. After 50 days of treatment, the average time to onset of medication efficacy decreased, and the average time to medication wearing-off increased. Discomfort due to wearing-off phenomenon and postural instability decreased. This case suggests that Bonoesikpungjigyeong-tang might be an alternative for improving discomfort caused by long-term levodopa intake.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.1355-1362
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• 2016

최근 소득 향상이나 여가시간 증가 등으로 인해 삶의 질이 향상되고 있으며, 이에 따라 해양 레저 활동에 대한 관심이 높아짐으로 이에 관한 잠재적인 수요가 증가하고 있다. 하지만 관련 자원 및 시설의 개발과 서비스 및 프로그램의 제공이 뒷받침되지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 또한, 레저선박 운용자는 정보의 부족으로 인하여 새로운 항로 개척보다는 단순하고 익숙한 경로를 따라 반복 운항하려는 경향이 높다는 문제점을 보이고 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제를 해결하여 보다 다양한 해양 레저 활동을 즐길 수 있도록 도움을 주기 위한 목적의 해양 레저 항로 추천 시스템을 제안한다. 레저 항로 추천을 위하여 출발지부터 목적지까지의 항해를 위한 항로를 비롯하여 기상 조건 및 해상 조건을 포함한 환경 변수, 해양 레저 활동 가능 구역 혹은 금지구역, 관광지 등에 관한 데이터베이스를 구축하였다. 또한 해양 레저 활동을 자연, 문화, 시설 자원 등으로 구분하여 목적에 맞는 다양한 정보를 제공하기 위한 시나리오를 설정하고, 레저 선박 운용자에게 해양 레저 활동에 필요한 다양한 정보를 제공하는 항로 추천 시스템을 개발하였으며 그 유용성을 검증하였다.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships of activity status, anxiety, depression, social support, symptom experience, and functional status in patients with lung cancer based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms. Methods: The participants for this study were 101 lung cancer patients who visited the out-patient department for treatment or follow-up at one hospital in Seoul. Data were collected from January 1 to February 8, 2013 using self-reported questionnaires and clinical records. To measure variables, the functional scale and symptom scale of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30, EORTC QLQ-Lung Cancer 13, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were used in this study. The data were analyzed using SPSS 19.0 software for Windows. Results: The symptom experience showed more severity in patients with lower activity status, higher anxiety and depression. With lower activity status and social support, functional status was lower. When anxiety, depression, and symptom experience were higher, functional status was also lower. The significant factors predicting symptom experience were depression, anxiety, activity status, and social support, which explained 57.8% of the variance. Conclusion: These results suggest that psychological factors such as anxiety and depression had a negative influence on the symptom experience of lung cancer patients. Therefore, providing emotional support based on the patients' needs prior to providing symptom management could be a useful strategy for improving symptom experience and functional status.

• 전자공학회논문지SC
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2008

요실금은 자신의 의지와는 무관하게 소변이 나오는 배뇨이상으로 삶의 질을 떨어뜨리는 대표적인 여성 질환이다. 치료방법 중 자기장을 이용한 치료는 자발적인 운동을 요구하지 않고, 수치심을 유발하지 않으며, 감염의 위험이 없기 때문에 가장 높은 발전 가능성을 가지고 있다. 하지만 획일화된 치료 프로토콜, 환자 의존적 치료방법, 환자 상태 평가 부재 등의 개선점도 갖고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 자기장을 이용하여 골반저근을 자극하고, 치료 중 환자의 상태 변화를 실시간 모니터링하는 시스템을 제안하였다. 또한, 환자의 요실금 정도에 따른 환자 맞춤형 자기장 치료 시스템을 제안하였다. 제안된 시스템은 자기장 발생장치, 냉각장치, 치료의자, 맥박 모니터링을 이용한 환자 감시 장치, 제어 소프트웨어로 구성되었으며, 시뮬레이션을 통한 고전력 시스템 설계 과정과 개발 후 성능 평가를 수행하였다. 제어 소프트웨어 개발을 통하여 사용의 편의성과 관리의 편의성을 확보하였으며, 환자의 증상별 치료 프로토콜을 적용하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 개발된 환자 모니터링을 포함한 환자 맞춤형 자기장 치료 시스템은 자기장 치료에서 발생할 수 있는 위험성을 줄이고, 환자의 증상에 맞게 패턴화된 치료법을 제시함으로써 요실금 자기장 치료의 효율성을 높일 수 있고, 전/후 치료를 통하여 환자에게 보다 접근된 치료법이라고 판단되었다. 이러한 결과는 요실금 환자들에게 보다 안전하고 체계적인 치료법을 제공하며, 요실금 자기장 치료 방법의 다양한 연구를 유도할 수 있을 것으로 사료되었다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국식품저장유통학회 2001년도 임시총회 및 제18차 학술발표회 발표논문초록집
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• pp.51-64
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• 2001

The qualities including taste of sweetpotato stored during the winter which can display in the spring market in Korea are affected by availability of storage for the roots. In order to make high storage availability of sweetpotato, the postharvest handlings should be done thoroughly from the moment of harvest until shipping them to the market. A lot of procedures that must be handled carefully for improving postharvest management are as follows; digging, trimming, gathering, putting in storage containers, carrying them from field to house, curing, storing, washing, drying, selecting marketable roots, packing and shipping to the market, etc.. Sweetpotatoes have a high moisture content, and a relatively thin and delicate skin, and are sensitive to chilling, so careless postharvest handling can lead to both quantitative and qualitative losses which may be extremely high in some circumstances. From now on research has concentrated on the improvement of postharvest conditions to increase yield and lower disease rates. Storage, which makes sweetpotatoes available through out the year, benefits both the producer and the consumer. Seven very important points must be needed in order to get the best quality marketable roots in the storing of sweetpotatos : $\circled1$The storage house must be clean and sanitary, $\circled2$The crop must be harvested before the first frost to avoid low-temperature injury, $\circled3$Particular care must be taken to avoid cutting, bruising, or other injuries of the sweetpotatoes during digging, picking up, grading, placing in containers, and moving to the storage house, $\circled4$Select sound, disease-free roots for storage $\circled5$Sweetpotatoes should be stored in properly stacked containers $\circled6$Cure immediately after harvest, preferably at 32∼33$^{\circ}C$ and 90 to 95 percent relative humidity for 4 to 7 days, After curing the temperature should be reduced to 13$^{\circ}C$ to 16$^{\circ}C$ by ventilating the storage with outside air. $\circled7$Store at 12$^{\circ}C$ to 14$^{\circ}C$ and a relative humidity of 80 to 85 percent. Storage houses should be located on suitable sites and should be tightly constructed and insulated so that temperature and humidity will be uniform. Sweetpotatoes are usually not washed and graded, and lately sometimes washed, graded, waxed, before being shipped to market. Consumer packaging of sweetpotatoes in paper boxes(10-15kg) or film bags is done mainly to aid marketing. The shelf life of washed roots in consumer packs in only 1 to 2 weeks. Weight loss of roots during marketing is much less in perforated film bags than in mesh and paper bags. Perforation of 0.8 to 1kg polyethylene bags with about six 6mm holes is essential ; to lower the internal relative humidity and avoid excessive sprouting, rooting, and dampness. Development and use of better postharvest handling with good storage facilities or marketing methods can minimize sweetpotate losses and has an effect of indirectly increasing productivity and farmer’s income.