• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2012

Background: Patients' demographics, presenting clinical and histopathological features for colo-rectal cancer (CRC) are important factors for patients' outcome and disease prognosis. This study aimed to describe the pattern of CRC in terms of patients' demographics, main presenting symptoms and histopathological features in Al Hassa region of Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Methods: A retrospective hospital records-based study which included reviewing of patients' records diagnosed with CRC at three general hospitals in Al Hassa region, Saudi Arabia. A compilation form was designed to collect information regarding socio-demographics, age at diagnosis; referral sites and the main presentations at CRC diagnosis. sites and the main presentations at CRC diagnosis. Histopathological reports were reviewed to delineate the main cytopathologic features, prominent cytological characteristics, the presence of predisposing pathology, and disease stage. Results: Of the 142 cases with CRC, 15.5% and 33.1% were affected before 40 and 50 years of age respectively. Emergency rooms were main referral sites for CRC cases (31.0%). Right colon was affected in 16.9% while left colonic lesions accounted for 62.7%. Intestinal obstruction was the main presentations (41.5%), and 26.1% presented with symptoms indicating distant metastastic lesions. Adenocarcinoma was the predominant pathological lesions (86.6%). Metastastic CRC was diagnosed in 62.7%. Duke's staging showed that 22.5% and 40.1% of lesions were classified into C and D categories respectively. Conclusion: Saudi patients with CRC present late with distant metastasis, and advanced disease stage. A sizeable proportion of patients developed the lesions at relatively young age. Screening recommendations should be enacted and revised in response to current change with younger age of affection.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.599-609
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• 2020

Objectives: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has rapidly become a global pandemic with over 26.4 million confirmed cases and approximately 871,000 fatalities worldwide as of this writing. In the Republic of Korea, disease clusters frequently occurred in long-term care hospitals where the majority of residents are elderly with underlying medical conditions. Despite the fact that public health authorities and local community health centers have put tremendous efforts into preventing the spread of disease, positive cases have continued to occur. Thus, the Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention rapid response team decided to conduct an environmental investigation of a long-term care hospital to identify whether environmental contamination has remained and contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Methods: An environmental investigation was conducted at Hospital A. The characteristics of the facility and its HVAC system were assessed by checking the layout and interviewing the people in charge. A total of 64 surface samples were collected from areas of concern, including patient rooms, toilets, elevators, and nurses' station. These samples were tested by a regional health and environmental research institute using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Results: All samples from Hospital A were confirmed to be negative. Through interviews with high-level personnel at the regional community health center, we found that extensive disinfection is frequently performed on potentially contaminated areas in Hospital A in accordance with government guidelines. Conclusion: The environmental control measures implemented in Hospital A had been sufficient for mitigating the risk of further infection, suggesting that such measures may also be effective for other long-term health care facilities.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.420-424
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• 2005

Objectives : A few culture-confirmed cases of S. sonnei have been notified from Korean hospitals. The source of epidemic can't be firmly determined in such cases because of the rarity of this illness in the local communities and the timing of the outbreaks. The objective of this study is to estimate the source of epidemic by investigating the patients' lifestyles. Methods : Alibi verification was used to access the presumed source of the epidemic. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) was used to rapidly detect the genes of Shigella in water specimens. Results : The common lifestyle trait among the Shigella infected patients was connected with Mt. Martyr in J city, Korea. The first patient's son had gone on a pilgrimage to Mt. Martyr with 41 friends and he had only eaten rice cakes on April 5th; the second patients had visited Mt. Martyr with their mother for a picnic on April 12th; the third patient had visited Mt. Martyr with 22 friends for a pilgrimage and the patient had only drunk holy water on April 13th. Therefore, the holy water of Mt. Martyr was reckoned to be the source of the epidemic. PCR detected the genes of Shigella two days before the S. sonnei was confirmed. Conclusion : The patients' lifestyles for 7 days before the onset of symptoms should be determined in terms of time, place and contacted people to find the source of infection when cases with food poisoning are seen in the hospital setting.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.68-86
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• 1995

This study was conducted at five Ethylene Oxide(EO) sterilizing processes in hospitals located in Seoul from August 8 to August 30, 1994. The main purposes of this study were to assess the TWA(Time Weighted Average) and short term exposures to EO and to evaluate factors affecting EO concentrations in sterilizing room. Results are summarized as follows. 1. The TWA concentrations of the sterilizing operators ranged from <0.005ppm to 3.04ppm and those of two sterilizing rooms out of five exceeded 1ppm, the Korean and ACGIH standards. 2. When the door of the sterilizer is opened at the end of the sterilization cycle, the short term concentrations of operators ranged from <0.005ppm to 11.4ppm, and those of three sterilizing room out of five exceeded 5ppm, the ACGIH short term exposure limit(STEL). The short term concentrations of area samples ranged from 0.24ppm to 49.2ppm and those of four sterilizing room out of five exceeded 5ppm. 3. Factors affecting EO exposure level were aeration type, the location of storage site for sterilized item, amount of gas, use period of sterilizer(p<0.005). 4. Following recommendations are suggested to minimize exposure to EO. The use of EO gas should be reduced by using another available sterilization methods, and the sterilizers and gas tank storage site should be isolated from, other work areas. Combination of local and general ventilation system should be installed. Metal carts or baskets for sterilization load should be used, and work environment and medical monitoring should be performed regularly.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.19-44
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• 2010

This study was conducted to investigate the changes in patterns of Daegu- and Gyeongbuk-based patients' use of medical care facilities located in Seoul. The 'Patient Survey' data issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for 2002, 2005, and 2008 were used. Among all discharged patients residing in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, 133,456 who used medical facilities in Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Seoul were selected. Among patients residing in Daegu, 2.2% used medical facilities in Seoul in 2002, 3.7% in 2005, and 3.5% in 2008. The corresponding rates among patients living in Gyeongbuk were 5.6%(2002), 7.1%(2005), and 7.3%(2008). Regarding the ICD-10 disease groups, the use of medical facilities in Seoul by patients residing in either Daegu or Gyeongbuk increased in 2005 right after the introduction of the KTX high-speed train service, covering various disease groups, but decreased again in 2008. 'Neoplasm' cases, however, showed a progressive rising trend during the years studied. Multivariate data analysis for the three years showed that sex, age, payment type, hospital type, residence, year, and disease groups were all significantly associated with the utilization of medical facilities in Seoul. The major results are : First, use of medical facilities in Seoul by Gyeongbuk patients was 2.4-fold higher than that by Daegu patients, but with respect to 2005 and 2008 vs. 2002, use of medical facilities in Seoul by Daegu resident patients' showed a larger increase than that by Gyeongbuk's patients. Second, for patients residing in the two regions, use of medical facilities in Seoul was highest for 'congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities', followed by 'neoplasms'. Third, for patients residing in the two regions, general hospitals comprise the primary factor in the use of medical facilities in Seoul. The study shows that local medical facilities should individually exert more efforts to improve the quality of their medical services. Relevant authorities should likewise help these facilities develop their own unique services and respective specialization.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2012

목적 : 부산 울산 경남 지역의 장애인복지관과 병원에서 근무하는 작업치료사를 대상으로 지역사회중심재활에 대한 인식도와 필요성을 조사하여 향후 지역사회중심재활에서 작업치료사의 역할을 구축하고, 지역사회중심재활 참여에 대한 활성화 방안을 모색하고자 한다. 연구방법 : 2010년 12월 1일부터 2011년 5월 4일까지 한국장애인복지관협회에 등록된 부산 울산 경남 지역에 소재한 장애인복지관에 근무하는 작업치료사 23명과 부산 지역에 소재한 병원에서 근무하는 작업치료사 49명을 대상으로 설문을 실시하였다. 통계분석은 SPSS12.0 통계 패키지 프로그램을 이용하였다. 결과 : 지역사회중심재활에 대한 작업치료사의 인식도와 필요도는 두 집단 모두 높은 것으로 나타났고 두 집단 간 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>.05). 또한 지역사회중심재활 중 작업치료사가 필요하다고 생각되는 영역에 대해 재활상담 및 정보제공, 가정방문재활치료, 직업재활, 재활기구대여, 장애예방교육으로 조사되었으며, 지역사회중심재활에서 작업치료사의 활성화를 위해서는 인력 수급과 국가적 차원의 법적/제도적 장치 마련과 관련 전문가와의 팀웍 조성 등이 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 본 연구는 지역사회중심재활에 대한 작업치료사들의 인식도와 작업치료사들의 필요성은 높은 것으로 나타났으나, 현재 시행되는 기관은 부족한 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 지역사회중심재활에 있어 작업치료의 활성화를 위한 법적/제도적 장치 마련이 시급하다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.389-400
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• 2014

Objectives: Though there are many studies about sleep disorder, no research has been performed on the utilization of oriental medicine as a treatment. Therefore, the oriental medical treatment pattern of Korean patients with sleep disorders was examined herein using the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRAS). Methods: The medical records of patients with sleep disorders (G47) or nonorganic sleep disorders (F51) as a main diagnosis were adopted from the HIRAS database from 2011 to 2013. Analysis was performed on the number of patients and cost per patient, with comparison between oriental and western medicine in terms of gender, age, patient care service type, and hospital type. Results: 1) Regarding sleep disorders, the medical visits and insurance charges have been increasing. Western medicine was utilized 8 times more often than oriental medicine during 3 years. 2) There were 2.5 times more women than men. 3) Among all ages, the 50~59 year group had the highest representation. 4) In comparison of average portions of patient care type over 3 years, outpatients were the majority, while the number of visits of outpatients and hospitalization has been increasing. 5) Comparison of average portion of oriental hospital type over 3 years revealed oriental clinics to be used most. The use of general hospitals was higher in western medicine treatment, while public health centers used oriental medicine more. 6) Regarding average oriental medical cost per patient over 3 years, the total was 88,000 won, with 353,000 won for hospitalization and 85,000 won for outpatients. The outpatient cost has been increasing. 7) In line with 6, oriental medical hospitals cost 126,000 won, local clinics were 85,000 won, and etc. was 95,000 won. Average costs of all types have increased during 3 years, except oriental medical hospitals in 2013. Conclusions: This study provided objective information about the epidemiologic characteristic of oriental medicine used for treatment of sleep disorder. For expansion of oriental medical demand for sleep disorder, this study would be helpful in understanding the recent status.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.28-34
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• 1983

농약사용량(農藥便用量)의 증가(增加)에 따라 농약중독자(農藥中毒者)가 전 세계적으로 증가(增加)하는 추세인데 우리나라에서는 아직까지 농약중독자(農藥中毒者)에 대한 역학조사(疫學調査) 보고(報告)가 없는 실정이다. 1981년(年)부터 1982년(年)까지 2년간(年間) 경상북도(慶尙北道) 전지역(全地域)을 대상으로 의원(醫院), 병원(病院) 및 보건소(保健所)의 의무기록(醫務記錄)을 조사(調査)하여 농약중독자(農藥中毒者)를 파악하여 그 실태를 분석(分析)하였다. 1981년(年)에 765명, 1982년에 853명의 중독자(中毒者)가 발생(發生)하였다. 연령별(年令別)로는 20대(代)가 제일 많았고 성별(性別)로는 남자가 70% 여자가 30%였다. 중독경위별로는 직업적인 중독이 27.8%, 우연에 의한 사고(事故)가 5.6%였고 자살목적(自殺目的)이 66.6% 였다. 월별(月別)로는 6, 7, 8, 9월(月)에 발생(發生)이 많고 7월(月)이 제일 많고, 월평균(月平均) 67명이 발생(發生)하였다. 의료기관이용(醫療機關利用)은 개인의원이 49%, 병원이 43%였다. 치명율(致命率)은 직업적인 중독이 0.9%, 사고(事故)에 의한 중독(中毒)이 5.6% 자살목적(自殺目的)의 중독(中毒)에서 20.3%로 평균(平均) 14.1%였다. 인구 100,000 당 농약중독(農藥中毒) 발생(發生)은 년간(年間) 25.4였다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.1156-1169
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• 2000

The study was aimed at developing an independent hospice center model that would be best suited for Korea based on a literature review and the current status of local and international hospices. For the study, five local and six international hospice organizations were surveyed. Components of the hospice center model include philosophy, purpose, resources (workers, facilities, and equipment), allocation of resources, management, financial support and hospice team service. The following is a summary of the developed model: Philosophies for the hospice center were set as follows: based on the dignity of human life and humanism, help patients spend the rest of their days in a meaningful way and accept life positively. On the staff side, to pursue a team-oriented holistic approach to improve comfort and quality of life for terminally ill persons and their families. The hospice center should have 20 beds with single, two, and four bed rooms. The center should employ, either on a part-time or full-time basis, a center director, nurses, doctors, chaplains, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, therapists, and volunteers. In addition, it will need an administrative staff, facility managers and nurses aides. The hospice should also be equipped with facilities for patients, their families, and team members, furnished with equipment and goods at the same level of a hospital. represented by a center director who reports to a board and an advisory committee. Also, the center director administers a steering committee and five departments, namely, Administration, Nursing Service, Social Welfare, Religious Services, and Medical Service. Furthermore, the center should be able to utilize a direct and support delivery systems. The direct delivery system allows the hospice center to receive requests from, or transfer patients to, hospitals, clinics, other hospice organizations (by type), public health centers, religious organizations, social welfare organizations, patients, and their guardians. On the other hand, the support delivery system provides a link to outside facilities of various medical suppliers. In terms of management, details were made with regards to personnel management, records, infection control, safety, supplies and quality management. For financial support, some form of medical insurance coverage for hospice services, ways to promote a donation system and fund raising were examined. Hospice team service to be provided by the hospice center was categorized into assessment, physical care, emotional care, spiritual care, bereavement service, medication, education and demonstrations, medical supplies rental, request service, volunteer service, and respite service. Based on the results, the study has drawn up the following suggestions: 1. The proposed model for a hospice center as presented in the study needs to be tested with a pilot project. 2. Studies on criteria for legal approval and license for a hospice center need to be conducted to develop policies. 3. Studies on developing a hospice charge system and hospice standards that meet local conditions in Korea need to be conducted.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.229-239
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• 1998

The purpose of this article is to identify real problems and to have a view of the future in Korean physical therapy of it through the survey. Moreover we make a statement for the justification acquiring the rights of practing Physical therapiests with this fundamental data. The survey was conduced on 368 employed physical therapiests males 164. tamale 190 in korea from April t to 30 in 1998 with self-administered questionnaire. The following results were obtained : 1. Of the 323 cases, $121(37.46\%)$ work in local clinics, $55(17.02\%)$ in hospitals, $103(31.89\%)$ in general hospital and $21(9.60\%)$ in rehabilitation centers or public welfare facilities. 2. In investigation of annual salary, the most common annual salary was more than 20million won in male$(22.61\%)$ and $12\~14$million won in female$(35.36\%)$ 3. The age group of $27\~29$ years accounted for $32.32\%$ in male and $24\~20$ years accounted for $46.77\%$ in female of the total physical therapiests are the highest. 4. In job satisfaction, $44.5\%$ of physical therapiests who work in general hospital are generally satisfied and $25\%$ are 5. The periods of clinical practice for which physical therapiests expect to devote are 164$(44,81\%)$ consider less than 10years, and $67(18.31\%)$ expect 20years. 6. The problems of physical therapy system in korea are deviated administration of a cantral executive committee$(39.94\%)$ and excessive production of resistered physical therapiests.