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An Evaluation of Rat Control Methods (驅鼠法의 評價)

  • Tyson, Edwin L.
    • The Korean Journal of Zoology
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.92-98
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    • 1968
  • 著者는 네가지 驅鼠法 즉 쥐덫, pyval, raticate, shoxin 및 warfarin을 比較 評價하였다. 이들 方法은 각기 特有의 長點을 갖고 있어서 優劣을 가리기 어려웠다. 네 개의 마을을 대상으로 採集한 쥐의 數는 平均 14.63마리 (1人當 2.01 마리) 였으며 이들 마을에서 大部分의 집쥐類의 驅除에 따른 他齧齒類의 侵入은 볼수 없었다.

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The Effect of Sensory Integrative Intervention Focused on Proprioceptive-Vestibular Stimuli on Adaptive Response of Children With Sensory Defensiveness: Case Study (고유-전정감각 중심의 감각통합 중재가 감각방어 아동의 적응반응에 미치는 효과: 사례보고)

  • Park, Ji-Hoon;Kim, In-Sun
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.29-39
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    • 2011
  • Objective : The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of sensory integrative intervention focused on proprioceptive-vestibular stimuli on adaptive response of children with sensory defensiveness. Methods : Subject of this study was a 6 years and 5 month old boy. The subject underwent a sensory integration (SI) treatment which was part of the SI treatment course administered by the Korean Sensory Integration Society, in 2011. The treatment goal and treatment plan had established based on the evaluation results. Treatment was done with 4 sessions and the adaptive responses of the subject were measured as outcome of the SI treatment. Results : During the SI treatment, the subject could participate in activities involving tactile stimulation without over-arousal. He also showed improved social interaction skills and his play was qualitatively extended. Conclusion : According to the results of this study, it was verified that sensory integrative intervention focused on proprioceptive-vestibular stimuli has positive effective on adaptive response for children with sensory defensiveness. For the future study, it is suggested to use standardized assessments in evaluation and provide information in changes of daily occupation as outcome data.

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Case Study on the Application and Evaluation of an Integrated Medical Service Model to Improve the Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Patients and Caregivers (유방암 환자와 보호자의 삶의 질 증진을 위한 통합의료서비스모델 적용평가 사례 연구)

  • Moon Joo Cheong;Do-Eun Lee;Un Jong Choi;Han Baek Cho;Hyung Won Kang
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.163-178
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    • 2024
  • Purpose : This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrative medical service model applied to breast cancer patients and their caregivers, exploring its feasibility and challenges within the context of South Korean healthcare system. Methods : A case study approach was chosen to assess the integrative medical service model's efficacy, involving one breast cancer patient and her primary caregiver from W University Hospital. The patient had completed reconstructive surgery and chemotherapy and was undergoing radiotherapy. The model included standard treatments alongside psychological counseling, aromatherapy, axillary rehabilitation exercise, make-up program, art therapy, laughter therapy, horticultural therapy, and yoga programs, and meditation programs delivered over eight weeks. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through surveys, psychological tests, and feedback assessments. Results : The integrative medical service model demonstrated notable improvements in the quality of life for both breast cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants reported enhanced emotional well-being, reduced stress levels, and improved coping mechanisms throughout the treatment journey. Qualitative feedback highlighted the positive impact of holistic interventions in alleviating psychological distress and fostering resilience. Quantitative data corroborated these findings, showing statistically significant improvements in various psychosocial parameters assessed. Conclusions : Our findings underscore the benefits of integrative medical service model with standard medical treatments in the care of breast cancer patients and their caregivers. The holistic approach not only addresses physical symptoms but also enhances overall well-being and quality of life. However, the implementation of such models faces challenges within the South Korean healthcare system, including fragmented service networks and financial constraints. Addressing these structural barriers is crucial for the widespread adoption and sustainability of integrative care models in oncology practice. Future research should focus on larger-scale studies to further validate these findings and inform policy decisions aimed at optimizing cancer care delivery.

Changes in the Balance and Activities of Daily Living on Children with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy from Dual Task Training : Case Study (운동실조형 뇌성마비 아동의 이중과제훈련에 의한 균형 및 일상생활활동의 변화 : 사례보고)

  • Kwon, Haeyeon
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.91-100
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    • 2016
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study has been performed to find the changes in the balance and activities of daily living on children with ataxic cerebral palsy from dual task training. Methods : This study selects 3 subjects for 7.6 years old who were diagnosed with children with ataxic cerebral palsy. The dual task training applied three times a week for six weeks to ataxic cerebral palsy. To assess changes in balance, we performed the length and surface area ellipse of central of pressure, Pediatric Balance Scale, We also assessed activities of daily living using Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory. Result : There were statistically significant differences in the changes during training period for the static(length and surface area ellipse of central of pressure) and functional balance(PBS). There were statistically significant differences in the changes during training period for the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory including self-care and mobility domains, except for social function domain. Conclusion : The results from this case study suggest that dual task training may have a beneficial changes on balance and activities of daily living for children with ataxic cerebral palsy.

Correlation of Cognitive Function, Activities of Daily Living and Driving Performance in Stroke Hemiplegic Patients

  • Kwak, Hosoung;Yoo, Chanuk
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.89-95
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    • 2020
  • Purpose : This study aims to evaluate the correlation of cognitive function, activities of daily living (ADL), and driving performance in stroke hemiplegic patients residing in Korea. Methods : Subjects of the study were 18 stroke hemiplegic patients admitted to hospitals situated in Seoul. A clock drawing test (CDT), a modified Barthel index (MBI), and a virtual reality driving simulator (Eca faros-driving simulator) were used to examine their cognitive function, their ADL ability, and their driving skills, respectively. Results : Driving skills of stroke hemiplegic patients were shown to be associated with the CDT evaluation tool (r=-.777) (p<.001), but they were found to have any correlation with MBI (r=-.022) (p>.05). Additionally, an individual's CDT showed that the driving simulator evaluation result (pass/fail) could be discriminated with a sensitivity of 100.0 %, a specificity of 40.0 %, and an accuracy of 66.7 %. The result confirmed that the CDT is a useful evaluation tool for screening driving ability in people with stroke. But the MBI did not show any significant results (sensitivity of 62.5 %, specificity of 40.0 %, and predicted the results of the simulator with 50.0 % of accuracy) (p>.05). Conclusion : This study shows that cognitive function influences the driving performance in people with stroke. Driving skills of stroke hemiplegic patients are seen to be highly related to CDT. In the field of driving rehabilitation, these findings could be useful for evaluating driving skills relating to CDT. Furthermore, the study results will set a guideline for domestic occupational therapists to use the evaluation tool for assessing driving abilities in people with stroke.

A Systematic Review of the Correlation between Hand Dexterity and Cognitive Function in Elderly (노인의 손의 기민성과 인지기능과의 상관성에 대한 체계적 문헌고찰)

  • Ho-Soung Kwak
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.49-57
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    • 2023
  • Purpose : This study aimed to systematically review the correlation between hand dexterity and cognitive function in the elderly, and summarize various evaluation tests and results analysis methods for manual dexterity tests applied to this population. Methods : We searched published studies in the Korean Studies Information Service System and PubMed databases from January 2013 to March 2023. The main keywords used were "dexterity," "fine motor," "elderly," "cognitive function," and "correlation." A total of 10 studies were selected for analysis from the 1,524 searched articles. The included studies consisted of a cohort study, a longitudinal study, and eight cross-sectional studies which were analyzed for patients, intervention, comparison, and outcomes. Results : Analyzing the qualitative level of 10 studies, 8 articles (80%) were non-randomized two-group studies that provided level II evidence whereas the remaining 2 studies (20%) were non-randomized single-group studies (level III evidence). Therefore, these results indicated that the level of evidence in this field is generally high. The Purdue pegboard test was the most commonly used evaluation test for manual dexterity, and velocity speed was the most frequently employed analysis method. Results indicated that there were significant differences in manual dexterity test between the normal elderly, those with mild cognitive impairment, or dementia. Conclusions : These results can be used as a basis for selecting dexterity test evaluation items and methods to analyze it in the elderly while screening for cognitive impairment. In addition, this study highlights potential areas for future research on the development of manual dexterity evaluation tools and techniques for analysis and the need for more reliable and valid methods for assessing cognitive function in the elderly.

Development and Evaluation of an Integrative Palliative Care Scale for Cancer Patients (암환자를 위한 통합적 완화 돌봄 측정도구 개발 및 평가)

  • Jo, Kae Hwa;Park, Ae Ran;Choi, Su Jung;Yoo, Eun Young
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.165-174
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: This study was done to develop and to evaluate an integrative palliative care scale for cancer patients. Methods: The process included construction of a conceptual framework, generation of initial items, verification of content validity, selection of secondary items, preliminary study, and extraction of final items. The participants were 173 cancer patients in Daegu and Gyeongbuk. Item analysis, factor analysis, criterion related validity, and internal consistency were used to analyze the data. Results: Eighteen items were selected for the final scale, and categorized into 3 factors explaining 58.3% of total variance. The factors were labeled as social/environmental palliative care (9 items), psychological palliative care (4 items), and physical palliative care (3 items), and spiritually palliative care (2 items). The scores for the scale were significantly correlated with the quality of life of cancer patients. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the 18 items was .88. Conclusion: The above findings indicate that the integrative palliative care scale has good validity and reliability when used for cancer patients.

An Integrative Review Regarding Family-School Nurse Partnership in School Health Care (가족-보건교사 간 학교건강관리 파트너십에 관한 통합적 문헌고찰)

  • Uhm, Ju-Yeon
    • Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.165-181
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: This study is an integrative review of previous research conducted on family-school nurse partnership in school health care, as perceived by school nurses, children, and families. Method: The study was conducted according to the five stages of integrative review suggested by Whittemore and Knafl (2005), which involved problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, data analysis, and presentation of results. Suitable literature was found using portals such as PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Web of Science. Key words such as school nurses, family, parents, children, and partnership were used to narrow the search results. Studies published in peer-review journals between 2006-2018 were selected. The quality of studies was appraised using critical appraisal tools provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (2020). Result: Thirteen studies (5 quantitative and 8 qualitative) were finalized for the final review process. After an extensive review, four key themes of school nurse-family partnership in school health care were identified: partnership components, partnership barriers, partnership facilitators, and strategies to promote partnership. Conclusion: Partnership and its components, barriers, and facilitators, along with strategies for its promotion should be considered in school health care. Further studies are needed on the perceptions held by parents and children regarding school health care partnership.

Optimal Repair Method Selection through Neutralization Prediction and LCC Evaluation of a Concrete Structure (콘크리트 구조물의 중성화 및 LCC예측을 통한 최적보수공법 선정)

  • Kang In Seok;Lee Han Seung;Jeong Hae Moon;An Tae Song
    • Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.511-514
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    • 2005
  • In this study, LCC(Life Cycle Cost) evaluation technique is used for the purpose of accumulation of basic data required for such integrative system construction. We predicted the degradation time of concrete and repair material by neutralization through FEM analysis, and utilized the result for LCC evaluation It turned out that the repair method of construction in the most economical initial measure against degradation and a durable period can be chosen through the LCC evaluation in consideration of the degradation prediction using FEM analysis and the initial construction expense in a durable period and repair expense, and the number of repair times.

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Diagnostic Evaluation Methods in TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학의 기본 진단검사법)

  • Lee, Young-Jun;Yin, Chang Shik
    • Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.27-30
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    • 2013
  • Diagnostic evaluation methods frequently adopted in Temporomandibular Balancing Medicine (TBM) are briefly reviewed as to their basic concepts and procedures. TBM diagnostic evaluation methods may be classified into direct and indirect ones. Indirect methods are to observe any change in the manifestations with regard to the (1) posture, (2) pain, (3) muscle strength, and (4) stretching. Direct methods are to evaluate through (1) cervical palpation test, (2) restricted cervical rotation test, and (3) lateral cervical tension test. These methods may provide clinicians valuable information on the current yinyang balance and potential therapeutic factors in relation with the temporomandibular joint, a meridian system, and the whole body.

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