• 대한간호학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.105-118
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to explore young adult donors' experiences of living donor liver transplantation. Methods: A phenomenological research method was used. The participants were two women and six men. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews from November 25th, 2019 to June 10th, 2020 and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method. Results: Five theme clusters extracted from the young adult donors' experiences were painful decision of a liver donation, the agony of both mind and body that overpowers youth, the bitter and bare face of reality that a young donor encounters, feeling the power of love that fills up the space of the organ removed, and liver donation becoming priming water for maturity. Conclusion: The results of this study provide a deeper understanding of the lives of young adult donors who have experienced unexpected difficulties as well as self growth from the donation. It is expected that the results can be of use for developing and applying customized nursing interventions for management before and after liver donation among young adult donors.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2012

목적 : 감각처리기능은 지각 및 인지기능 뿐만 아니라 작업수행을 위해서 가장 기본적으로 요구되는 능력이다. 아동의 경우 감각처리 문제로 인해 두드러지는 기능장애를 나타내지만 성인의 경우 살아가면서 감각에 적응하거나 그냥 무시한 채 지내기 때문에 흔히 감각처리기능을 간과하게 된다. 하지만 감각에 대한 생리적 특질은 변하지 않는 것이며 외부로부터 들어오는 불편한 감각자극으로 인해 우리는 무의식적으로 영향을 받고 있기 때문에 이를 조절하기 위해 본인의 감각처리특성을 파악하는 것이 무엇보다 중요하다. Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile은 일상생활에 기반을 둔 감각처리기능을 설문형식으로 평가한다. 하지만 이런 설문형식의 평가는 응답자의 주관이나 그 외 다양한 요인들로 인해 결과의 타당도가 낮은 편이다. 따라서 본 연구는 Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile의 촉각 처리영역 점수와 촉각탐지과제를 통해 측정한 촉각역치간의 상관관계를 알아봄으로써 이 평가도구의 일부 영역 (촉각 처리영역)의 타당도를 검증하고자 한다. 연구방법 : 본 연구에서는 Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile의 촉각처리영역의 네 가지 항목(저등록, 감각민감, 감각추구, 감각회피)의 점수를 촉각탐지과제를 통해 얻어진 개인의 촉각역치 값과 비교하여 상관분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 : Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile의 촉각처리영역 중 저등록 및 감각추구 항목은 촉각역치 값과 양의 상관관계를 보였으며, 반면 감각민감 및 감각회피 항목의 경우 촉각역치 값과 음의 상관관계를 나타냈다. 특히나 촉각의 역치가 높을수록 저등록 항목의 점수가 높게 나타났으며 통계적으로 유의미하였다. 결론 : 촉각의 촉각역치가 높을수록 감각등록이 적으며 Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile의 촉각처리영역의 저등록 관련된 설문문항이 촉각탐지과제를 통한 촉각역치 측정값과 상관관계가 높은 것으로 나타나 설문문항의 타당도가 높음을 보여주었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.989-993
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• 1995

Patent ductus arteriosus in adult is frequently complicated with aneurysm, calcification and pulmonary hypertension. Therefore, surgical treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in adult has some differences from that of infants and children. We have experienced 25 cases of adult patent ductus arteriosus from July 1983 to December 1994. Mean age of the patients was 26.6 years[16-59 years . There were 12 males and 13 females. Exertional dyspnea was the most frequent clinical manifestation. Pulmonary hypertension was present in eight patients. Ligation was done in 20 cases and surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass was done in 5 cases. There was one hospital death, which had a 5x5cm sized main pulmonary artery aneurysm and was operated under cardiopulmonary bypass. Recanalization occured in one patient who received Teflon-felt supported ligation. Although one case of recannalization after ligation was present, we believed the fact that ligation was safe and simple method of operation in adult patent ductus arteriosus without calcification and aneurysm.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.101-113
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• 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this scoping review is to suggest future treatment and research directions for adult ADHD by examining domestic trends in Korean research on adults with ADHD tendencies. Methods: The present review used Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology. Eight domestic databases were used, and a search was conducted in July 2023 while targeting domestic papers that had been published within the last 20 years. Subject keywords included 'College student', 'Soldier', and 'Adult', and the subject-related terms that were searched for included 'ADHD'. Results: From 502 initially collected articles, 78 were ultimately selected for analysis in this work. Domestic research related to adult ADHD has been steadily conducted since 2000, and most such research has been done in psychology. Regarding the research participants, those in their 20s were the most common age group, and college students accounted for more than half of participants. In terms of study design, survey studies were the most common, while there was a lack of studies on intervention. The subject most closely dealt with in ADHD studies was interpersonal relationships, followed by depression and addiction. The main intervention used in this study was cognitive behavioral therapy, however it was limited in number. Conclusions: More multifaceted studies on adult ADHD need to be conducted using various research methodologies, and there is also a need for more studies using interventions. It is also important for such research to be expanded to broader geographic areas, ages, and occupations.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.5-25
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• 2020

Objectives: Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an important mental health problem that needs resolution, especially considering the high rates of ADHD continuation from childhood to adolescence/adulthood and the high prevalence of ADHD in adults. Adults with ADHD have lifelong negative impacts and require close monitoring with long-term follow-up. Hence, the establishment of a Korean practice parameter for adult ADHD is necessary to minimize discontinuation of treatment and enable information sharing among Korean mental health professionals. Methods: The Korean practice parameter was developed using an evidence-based approach consisting of expert consensus survey coupled with literature review. Results: According to the expert consensus survey, the most commonly used diagnostic methods were clinical psychiatric interview (20.66%) and self-report scales (19.25%) followed by attention (14.71%) and psychological tests (14.24%). Key evaluation instruments currently available in Korea are the World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Rating Scale, Korean Adult ADHD Rating Scale, Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults, Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale for adults, Comprehensive Attention Test, Conners' Continuous Performance Test, and the subtests of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Digit Span and Letter-Number Sequencing. Although pharmacotherapy is recommended as the first-line of treatment for adult ADHD, we recommend that it be followed by a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach including psychoeducation, pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy and coaching. Conclusion: The Korean practice parameter introduces not only general information for the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD on a global scale, but also the process of diagnosis and treatment options tailored to the Korean population.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.88-98
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• 2023

Objectives: This study is to report two cases of adult atopic dermatitis improved by Osuyu-tang. Methods: Osuyu-tang was prescribed to two adult atopic dermatitis patients. The patients took Osuyu-tang 3 times a day for 45 days and 50 days, respectively. Results: In case 1 who complained of redness, erythema, edema, exudation, dryness, erosion, lichenification, scaly, and pruritus, skin symptoms improved from 15 to 2, and pruritus also improved from NRS 8 to 2. In case 2 who complained of redness-centered skin symptoms, skin symptoms improved from 15 to 1, and pruritus also improved from NRS 9 to 1. Conclusions: When Osuyu-tang was prescribed to two patients with adult atopic dermatitis, significant improvement was observed. It is thought that Osyyu-tang can be used as the treatment of other similar diseases in the future.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.275-280
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• 2016

목적: 본 연구는 성인 한국인에게 많이 발생하는 성인병인 녹내장, 고혈압, 당뇨가 백내장에 어느 정도 영향을 미치는 위험 요인을 분석하여 수술 효과에 따른 차이를 밝히는데 목적을 갖는다. 방법: 분석방법은 전남 지역 소재 병원에서 백내장 수술을 받은 환자를 대상으로 수술 전 후 진료 결과에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 변수로 진료의 투입적 변수인 환자 특성과 의료 특성을 진료의 과정적 변수로 기능적 상태, 일반적 상태, 임상적 결과를 분석방법에 반영하였다. 결과: 성인병 중 녹내장, 고혈압, 당뇨가 있는 환자들은 기본적으로 백내장 수술 전부터 성인병이 없는 환자보다 시력이 약 10%정도 낮은 것으로 나타났으며 수술효과 또한 상대적으로 수술 후 시력과 굴절력에서 약 16%정도의 차이가 나는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 이상의 연구 결과를 통해 성인병 환자의 녹내장, 당뇨, 고혈압이 백내장과 밀접한 상관성을 가짐을 확인하였으며 이들 성인병의 유병 정도에 따라 백내장 또한 수술 전 후 시력 및 안구 굴절력이 기존 일반 성인 대조군과 비교할 때 낮고 큰 차이를 나타내는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 비교교육연구
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.29-52
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• 2018

민간 주도로 오랫동안 실시되던 문해교육이 2006년 성인문해교육지원사업을 필두로, 성인문해교육 학력인정제도, 국가 및 지자체의 문해교육센터 설치 등을 통해 빠른 속도로 제도화되고 있다. 이에 본 논문에서는 성인문해교육정책을 선도해온 영국과 호주 사례를 분석하여 우리나라 문해교육 정책이 현대사회의 문해교육 요구를 적절히 담고 있는지를 검토하고자 하였다. 비교 준거로서 국가문해교육정책의 중심이 되는 4개 요소(문해교육 추진기반, 문해교육 지원정책, 문해교사 자격정책, 성과관리정책)를 검토하였다. 분석 결과, 우리나라의 경우 2007년 평생교육법 전부개정을 통해 문해교육사업 및 학력인정문해교육제도에 대한 프레임?을 마련하면서 단 기간에 외형적으로는 영국과 호주에 준하는 문해교육지원체제를 구축했다고 평가할 수 있다. 그러나 모든 성인의 역량 개발을 지원하는 양국에 비해 우리나라 문해교육 대상은 저학력 중고령층이고, 문해교사제도 및 성과관리 등이 형식적으로 이루어지는 경향이 있다. 이에 따라 우리나라에서도 영국과 호주처럼 성인 모두의 역량 개발을 지원하는 방향으로 문해교육 패러다임을 혁신하고, 그에 맞추어 문해교육정책 전반을 재구조화할 필요가 있다.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2017

Purpose: To investigate differences in clinical features, blood/urinary findings, and prognosis in different age groups of patients with Henoch-$Sch{\ddot{o}}nlein$ purpura (HSP). Methods: A total of 469 patients with HSP were analyzed retrospectively from June 2003 to February 2016. We classified patients into child or adult groups based on their age. Results: The adult group had more patients with anemia (child vs. adult; 7.5% vs. 16.4%), and higher immunoglobulin A (IgA) (30.0% vs. 50.0%) levels, C-reactive protein (34.2% vs. 54.0%) and uric acid (3.1% vs. 12.1%) levels than the child group. The child group was highly positive for Mycoplasma pneumoniae immunoglobulin M (IgM) (34.4%). More patients in the child group presented with high levels of antistreptolysin O (24.7% vs. 2.9%) and high C4 (11.5% vs. 4.2%). Low C3 (1.1% vs. 10.2%) levels, and renal involvement with gross hematuria (8.6% vs. 21.5 %), nonnephrotic proteinuria (1.1% vs. 11.2%), and nephrotic syndrome (1.1% vs. 6.0%) were common in the adult group. Adults also had poorer renal outcomes [persistent hematuria/proteinuria (10.5% vs. 32.8%), and chronic kidney disease (0% vs. 11.2%)] than the child group. Risk factors for renal involvement such as older age and higher level of uric acid were only found in the child group. The risk factors for poor renal outcome were nephrotic syndrome in the child group and gross hematuria in the adult group. Conclusion: In this study, child and adult groups presented with different clinical manifestations of HSP. We found that risk factors for renal involvement included age and high uric acid level in the child group. Moreover, nephrotic syndrome in the child group and gross hematuria in the adult group increased the risk of poor renal outcome.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.129-147
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• 2013

The primary focus of the study assesses how individual spouses' and their partners' marital adjustment influence their own and their mental health. The study also examines whether this influence was mediated by the relationship with their adult-children. Data were collected from 271 dyads of elderly couples by using a self-report questionnaire. Marital adjustment was measured in terms of intimacy and comparison level of marriage. Mental health was measured in terms of depressive mood, anxiety, and somatization. The Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) analysis revealed that marital adjustment was positively associated with one's own mental health and with one's own relationship with their adult-children, but not with their partner's. On the other hand, the relationship with adult-children was positively associated with one's own and with their partner's mental health. Furthermore, analysis of the mediating model using APIM indicated that marital adjustment through one's own adult-children relationship had direct and indirect effects on one's own mental health. It is interesting to note that the wives' mental health were directly influenced by their partners' relationship with adult-children. However, the effect of the husbands' mental health was not significant. These findings highlight dyadic interdependence among spouses' perceptions of marital and adult-children relationship with their mental health. The results suggest implications for educators and clinicians working with elderly couples to improve their psychological and relational health.