• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.205-222
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• 2009

Purpose: The aim of this study was to review systemically journals on the studies for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the treatment of breast cancer. Methods: Through medical websites, foreign clinical literatures about complementary and alternative medicines of breast cancer were searched. The cite used was http://www.Pubmed.gov. And then they were divided into three groups. Medication, Non-medication therapies and questionnaire reports. Results: 1. We researched 23 papers about herb medicines. Most of papers were about single herb and there were rarely about mixed composition. And there were papers about Ocimum gratissimum, elliptilimba, seeds of Livistona chinensis, golden feverfew which were not commonly used in Korea. 2. We researched 16 papers about acupuncture. Acupuncture had a possitive effect on such symptoms like flushing, nausea and vomitting and pain on upper limb caused by anticancer therapy or tamoxifen or surgery. 3. We researched 36 papers about questionnaire study. Most were about research for women who diagnosed as breast cancer or women after breast cancer surgery. Subjects were about proportion of using CAM, purpose of using it, most popular CAM therapy, satisfaction degree, and relation with age, aducation and social position. And most conclusion were that patient-doctor communication was needed. Conclusion: Afterwards we have to focus on realisitic clinical studies about breast cancer patients, especially postsurgery and people who takes anticancer therapy. And we have to be interest in acupuncture therapy on breast cancer patients.

• 대한조현병학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.34-41
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• 2019

Objectives: This study was performed to examine the effects of the public attention to 'crime of schizophrenia' on the use of mental health services in patients with schizophrenia using big data analysis. Methods: Data on the frequency of internet searches for 'crime of schizophrenia' and the patterns of mental health service utilization by patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders by month were collected from Naver big data and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Services in Korea, respectively. Their correlations in the same and following month for lagged effect were examined. Results: The number of outpatients correlated negatively with public attention to 'crime of schizophrenia' in the same month. The lagged relationship between public attention and the number of admissions in psychiatric wards was also found. In terms of sex differences, the use of outpatient services among female patients correlated negatively with public attention in the same month while the number of male patients' admissions in both same and following month correlated positively with public attention. Conclusion: These findings suggested that public attention to 'crime of schizophrenia' could negatively affect illness behavior in patients with schizophrenia.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2021년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.483-486
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• 2021

데이터의 폭발적인 증가와 함께 데이터를 통한 새로운 가치와 인사이트 도출에 주력하는 '빅데이터 시대'가 도래했다. 데이터 분석 기술의 발전에 따라 진단 및 치료 및 예방 분야에서 데이터 분석 및 활용의 중요성이 확대되고 있으며, 헬스케어 분야에서는 빅 데이터 활용이 부각되고 있다. 또한 2020년 1월 데이터 3법(개인정보 보호법, 정보 통신망법, 신용정보법)이 통과되면서 가명 정보를 통한 다양한 빅데이터 활용이 가능해졌다. 그러나 다양한 정책과 규제, 일관되지 않은 데이터 품질, 전문 인력 부재 등으로 인해 헬스케어 분야의 빅데이터 활용은 여전히 어려움을 겪고 있다. 본 연구에서는 헬스케어 분야의 빅데이터 활용 현황을 살펴보고 헬스케어 빅데이터 활용 활성화를 위한 해결과제, 해외사례, 방안 및 기대 효과를 분석한다.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2021년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.667-669
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• 2021

최근 RFID/USN 기술은 물류, 환경, 교육, 홈 네트워크, 방재, 군사, 의료 등 다양한 분야에서 적용되고 있으나 RFID/USN 기술의 눈부실 발달에도 불구하고 열악한 해양 환경의 특성상 해양 산업현장에 적용하기에는 많은 애로사항이 있다. 따라서 해양분야에서는 주로 위성을 사용하고 있으며 연안에서는 기존 통신망을 사용하고 있어 원양에서의 선반 단독 근거리 네트워크 형성을 위한 방안이 고려되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 기존 PS-LTE 및 LTE 네트워크에서의 USN을 활용하여 기지국 역할 위한 방안으로 드론을 USN의 이동 기지국으로 활용하는 방안을 고려하고 있다. 자율운항선박은 시스템의 지능화를 지향하므로 선원의 수와 노동력을 절감하고 보다 안정적이고 지능화된 ICT융합 기술형태의 자율적 네트워크 형성 기능이 강화되어야 한다.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.319-328
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• 2019

병원 경영에서 가장 중요한 것은 환자들의 필요와 욕구를 파악하는 것이라고 할 수 있다. 이 연구에서는 이를 위해 상대적 중요도를 파악할 수 있는 분석기법인 AHP를 이용하여 환자들이 병원을 선택함에 있어서 AHP의 적용을 통한 그 요인들 간의 상대적인 우선순위를 파악하려는 데 그 목적이 있다. 환자들의 병원선택요인을 파악함으로써 의료기관이 중요성을 분석하여 병원이미지 개선 및 의료의 질 향상에 도움이 될 수 있도록 모색해 보고자 한다. 먼저 12개의 병원선택요인 중에서 병원의 전문성, 다양한 진료과목, 직원의 친절도, 의사의 설명 및 진찰시간 등과 같이 환자와 직접적으로 연관되어 있는 요인들이 중요도 및 가중치가 높게 나타났다. 또한 병원 주차장, 대중교통의 편의성, 의료장비 등이 상대적으로 중요도 및 가중치가 낮게 나타났다. 이러한 연구 결과는 병원의 효과적인 이미지 개선 및 의료의 질 향상 전략에 중요하다고 볼 수 있다. 따라서 광주시 소재 의료기관들은 병원 마케팅을 위해 병원선택에 영향을 미치는 요인들을 고려한 병원경영 방침을 개선하여 병원이미지 개선 및 의료의 질 향상에 노력할 필요가 있다.

• 사회복지연구
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.305-331
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• 2011

본 연구는 빈곤가구의 소비패턴이 단일 유형이 아니라 여러 유형으로 나타나고 있으며, 그러한 차이에 어떤 요인들이 관련되어 있는지 분석하였다. 연구결과 빈곤계층을 하나의 소비유형으로 단순화 할 수 없으며, 사회 환경의 변화에 따라 필수품의 목록이 변화하였고, 변화의 양상은 라이프사이클이 상이한 가구원의 구조에 영향을 받는 것으로 파악되었다. 소비패턴의 유형은 여섯가지로 분류되었는데, 각각은 교육비지출형, 식료품지출형, 사회적관계지출형, 교통통신비지출형, 의료비지출형, 주거비지출형으로 명명할 수 있었다. 각 소비패턴유형에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하기 위하여 다항로짓분석을 실시한 결과 빈곤가구의 경제적 특성보다는 가구특성, 가구주특성, 사회적 특성이 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인되었다. 연구결과 빈곤가구의 다양한 욕구를 확인했고, 소비패턴의 영향 요인이 경제적인 요인보다는 가구의 인구사회학적 요인이 더 큰 영향을 미치고 있음을 감안할 때, 한시적인 소득지원에 무게를 두고 있는 한국의 빈곤정책은 가구의 욕구에 기초하여 다양하게 접근해야 할 필요성이 있다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.338-354
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• 2023

Background: The influence of social capital on the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and related behaviors and perceptions has been recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the trends in social capital using primary data from the Korean Community Health Survey, which is the only available source in Korea for local-level social capital analysis. It also investigates the relationship between various variables, including social capital, as factors influencing COVID-19-related behaviors and perceptions. Methods: The study analyzed the temporal trends of social capital using raw data from four community health surveys conducted in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. A multilevel analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between social capital and COVID-19-related behaviors and perceptions following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Results: Social capital consists of trust, bonding social capital, and bridging social capital. Within the trust sub-factor, trust in neighbors (Trust-1) declined after the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas trust in safety and general environment (Trust-2) and trust in medical services and public transportation (Trust-3) increased. Additionally, the gap between municipalities narrowed. COVID-19-related behaviors and perceptions, such as adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures, return to normal activities, and fear of COVID-19, showed improvement in 2021 compared to the previous year. Individual-level trust in neighbors was associated with reduced fear of COVID-19, while community-level trust in neighbors was associated with increased fear of COVID-19. Conclusion: Social capital plays a role in mitigating public health crises, and it is necessary to implement active policies that address the gap in social capital between metropolitan and rural areas. Strengthening risk communication regarding emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19 is crucial.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand the complex anatomical structure and function of the midbrain to better understand the patient's symptoms and plan effective treatment including pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions. Design: A single case study Methods: A 17-year-old girl presented with acute onset of drowsiness, gait disturbance, mutism, and ptosis. Physical examination revealed postural instability, rigidity of all limbs, and limitations in extraocular movement. The brain MRI revealed an isolated acute infarction in the bilateral midbrain. Considering the location of the infarction, the presenting symptoms were the result of an impairment of the dopaminergic pathway in addition to lesions in the nuclei of the oculomotor nerve. Levodopa/carbidopa was prescribed. And the intensive and comprehensive rehabilitation program was done. Results: As a result of the study, through comprehensive intervention, which encompassed assessments such as the manual muscle test, Korean Modified Barthel Index score, and Trail-making test, significant enhancements in the patient's condition were observed. These findings provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting the patient's physical functioning and overall well-being. Conclusions: The results of this case highlight the significance of comprehending the intricate anatomical structure and functional aspects of the midbrain, which led us to approach appropriate pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions. Through active communication among the medical team, we were able to establish a therapeutic plan, which demonstrated that effective treatment can be achieved.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2024

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized lipid bilayer vesicles released by cells. EVs act as messengers for cell-to-cell communication. Inside, it contains various substances that show biological activity, such as proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolites. The study of EVs extracted from terrestrial organisms and stem cells on inflammatory environments and tissue regeneration have been actively conducted. However, marine organisms-derived EVs are limited. Therefore, we have extracted EVs from sea urchins belonging to the Echinoderm group with their excellent regenerative ability. First, we extracted extracellular matrix (ECM) from sea urchin gonads treated with hypotonic buffer, followed by collagenase treatment, and filtration to collect ECM-bounded EVs. The size of sea urchin gonad-derived EVs (UGEVs) is about 20-100 nm and has a round shape. The protein content was higher after EVs burst than before, which is evidence that proteins are contained inside. In addition, proteins of various sizes are distributed inside. PKH-26 was combined with UGEVs, which means that UGEVs have a lipid membrane. PHK-26-labeled UGEVs were successfully uptaken by cells. UGEVs can be confirmed to have the same characteristics as traditional EVs. Finally, it was confirmed that Schwann cells were not toxic by increasing proliferation after treatment.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.26-36
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• 2024

Functional brain imaging techniques have been used to diagnose psychiatric disorders such as dementia, depression, and autism. Recently, these techniques have also been actively used to study hearing loss. The present study reviewed the application of the functional brain imaging techniques in auditory research, especially those focusing on hearing loss, over the past decade. EEG, fMRI, fNIRS, MEG, and PET have been utilized in auditory research, and the number of research studies using these techniques has been increasing. In particular, fMRI and EEG were the most frequently used technique in auditory research. EEG studies mostly used event-related designs to analyze the direct relationship between stimulus and the related response, and in fMRI studies, resting-state functional connectivity and block designs were utilized to analyze alterations in brain functionality in hearing-related areas. In terms of age, while studies involving children mainly focused on congenital and pre- and post-lingual hearing loss to analyze developmental characteristics with and without hearing loss, those involving adults focused on age-related hearing loss to investigate changes in the characteristics of the brain based on the presence of hearing loss and the use of a hearing device. Overall, ranging from EEG to PET, various functional brain imaging techniques have been used in auditory research, but it is difficult to perform a comprehensive analysis due to the lack of consistency in experimental designs, analysis methods, and participant characteristics. Thus, it is necessary to develop standardized research protocols to obtain high-quality clinical and research evidence.