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Factors influencing Cell Phone Addiction in Middle School Students by Gender (성별에 따른 중학생의 휴대전화 중독의 영향 요인)

  • Koo, Hyun Young
    • Korean Parent-Child Health Journal
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.60-70
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This study was done to examine factors influencing cell phone addiction for middle school students by gender. Methods: The participants were 228 male students and 228 female students in two middle schools. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires, and analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 19.0 program. Results: Cell phone addictions of female students are higher than those of male students. Factors influencing cell phone addiction for male students were mimicry, sending text message on weekdays, immediate self-control, grade, syntony, and monthly call charge, explaining 42.2% of variance in cell phone addiction. Factors influencing cell phone addiction for female students were internet addiction, sending and receiving text message on weekends, immediate self-control, long-term self-control, use time, main use, syntony, and monthly call charge, explaining 46.8% of variance in cell phone addiction. Conclusion: The results indicated that cell phone addiction and its influencing factors differed by gender. Therefore the approach to effective cell phone addiction management program for middle school students should consider gender differences.

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Classification of Delirium Patients Using Local Covering Based Rule Acquisition Approach (로컬 커버링 규칙 획득기법을 활용한 섬망 환자의 분류)

  • Son, Chang-Sik;Kang, Won-Seok;Lee, Jong-Ha;Moon, Kyoung-Ja
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2019.10a
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    • pp.864-867
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    • 2019
  • 본 연구에서는 러프 근사화 개념을 활용하여 섬망 환자를 사전에 구별할 수 있는 임상적 지식을 유도할 수 있는 방법을 제안하였다. 실험 결과에서는 평균 섬망기간이 13일 이상 유지되는 6가지 임상적 분류기준을 유도하였고, 통계적 5겹 교차검정 실험을 통해 73%의 분류 성능을 제공함을 확인하였다.

Information and Legal Support for the Implementation of a Gender Approach to Public Administration

  • Goshovska, Valentyna;Balasynovuch, Nataliia;Hryhorovych, Liliia;Goshovskyi, Volodymyr;Danylenko, Lydiia
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.7
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    • pp.150-158
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    • 2021
  • The study identifies the importance of informational and legislative support in ensuring gender equality. It determines the relevance of gender inequality, the main problem, which is confirmed by research and statistical information. The study aims to determine the methods of collecting information and legal regulation of gender issues and the possibility of solving them by public authorities. The main methods of gathering information are census surveys, questionnaires, surveys on public service websites, work with local communities, surveys in nursing homes and orphanages, special survey programs, and election polls. The paper considers the legal regulation of gender inequalities at the international, state, local and organizational levels. According to the analysis of the problem of gender inequality, it is established that the problem is practically eliminated in many developed countries, while countries with low incomes face gender inequality constantly.

An Analysis of the proteomics approach to the glycated peptides of human milk

  • Cho, Seonghyeon;Park, Jong-Moon;Lee, Hookeun;Song, Jun Hwan;Kang, Nam Mi
    • Analytical Science and Technology
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.8-14
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    • 2022
  • Many studies have shown that advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and glycation adducts are significantly linked to aging and disease. Particularly, the level of glycation in human milk is important because the AGE intake is closely related to AGE levels in infants. In this study, we used human milk samples obtained from four primiparae and four multiparae. We isolated proteins using acetone and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) precipitation. A total of 67 glycated proteins and 122 glycated peptides was quantified; among them, 19 glycated peptides were differentially expressed. We confirmed that the degree of glycation differed according to fertility. The study provides a foundation for using proteomics to evaluate the mother's milk quality and link between maternal health and human milk quality.

Standardization of Sample Handling Methods to Reduce the Rate of Inadequate Sampling

  • Yo-Han Seo
    • Quality Improvement in Health Care
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.85-93
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: The predominant approach for mitigating inadequate sampling rates has primarily involved bolstering the volume of education. This study aimed to curtail inadequate sampling rates through the implementation of continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities, tailoring effective methods to the unique needs of each institution. Methods: We developed a sample handling guidebook and implemented QI activities to address this issue. Results: These measures resulted in a 4.7% decrease in inadequate sampling rates, concurrently improving knowledge of sample handling and overall nurse satisfaction. We addressed the root causes of inadequate sampling before laboratory pre-processing by: 1) focusing on systematic rather than erratic errors through CQI activities, 2) revising the sample handling guide, and 3) delivering face-to-face education based on the specific needs of the nursing department. These changes resulted in an additional 0.6% decrease in the inadequate sampling rate. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the implementation of CQI activities based on evidence derived from a multifaceted causal analysis significantly reduced the inadequate sampling rate compared to previous studies.

Prediction of Quality of Life among the Elderly at Care Facilities for the Elderly according to Health States, Physical and Cognitive Functions, and Social Supports-Focused on D Metropolitan City (노인요양시설 노인의 건강상태, 신체적, 정신적 기능, 사회적 지지에 따른 삶의 질 예측요인-D 광역시를 중심으로-)

  • Kim, Jong-Im
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.16 no.7
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    • pp.4656-4667
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    • 2015
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate relations among the quality of life, health states, physical functions, cognitive functions, and social supports of the elderly at care facilities. The subjects include the elderly that were living in care facilities in some urban areas and aged 65 or older. The data of total 260 old people were used in analysis. Collected data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and stepwise multiple regression. The elderly at care facilities, who were considered as physically and cognitive vulnerable, scored higher means on quality of life when they were satisfied with the length of stay and sleeping state, had higher subjective health states, had no tooth inconvenience and forgetfulness, suffered from a lower level of depression, had better cognitive functions, and received higher social supports. Quality of life had correlations with the sleeping state(r=-.20, p<.001), subjective health state(r=-.24, p<.001)s, depression(r=-.30, p<.001), and social supports(r=.30, p<.001). Social supports(${\beta}=.30$, p<.001), depression(${\beta}=-.25$, p<.001), subjective health states(${\beta}=-.22$, p<.001), length of stay(${\beta}=-.22$, p<.001), and sleeping state(${\beta}=-.12$, p=.025) turned out to predict the quality of life of the elderly at care facilities and have close relations with it. In short, the quality of life of the elderly is related to many different factors at care facilities. The findings indicate that nursing interventions and managements for quality of life require a mental and social approach or a whole person approach with a focus on the understanding of individual senior citizens rather than on physical activities and diseases.

The Effects of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Health Behavior Compliance, Cardiovascular Function, and Quality of Life for the Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (심장재활 프로그램이 허혈성 심장환자의 건강행위 이행, 심혈관 기능 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과)

  • 조현숙;김광주
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.560-570
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    • 2000
  • This study is aimed at developing a cardiac rehabilitation program and enlightening the effects of the program on patient's health behavior compliance, cardiovascular functional capacity, and quality of life. Using a quasi-experimental approach the nonequivalent control group pretest - posttest design was accepted for this study. The subjects of this study consisted of 55 patients with ischemic heart disease at the Cardiac Center of 'G' Hospital located in Inchon from May 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999. The patients were divided into two groups: the experimental group, which participated in the cardiac program with 30 patients and 25 patients of a control group were not involved in the program. There were two phases in the cardiac rehabilitation program: the first phase was a team approach education. It focused on reducing the risk of ischemic heart problems. The second phase was individual training by using a home based exercise program, which was comprised of 8 weeks, three sessions per week, 40-60 minutes per session, and followed by consultation. Every session involved 20-40 minutes of aerobic exercise at 40-60% of heart rate reserve, 11∼13 RPE and 10 minutes of warm-up and 10 minutes of cool-down exercises. The experimental tools for the study were the health behavior compliance scale developed by Lee, Yoon-hee (1992), and quality of life scale developed by McGirr et al.(1990). RPPsubmax were measured by the treadmill. The collected data was processed by SPSS and analyzed by χ²test and t-test. The results of this study were as follows: 1. The health behavior compliance in experimental group was significantly increased (t=5.091, p=.000) when compared to the control group. 2. RPPsubmax also decreased significantly in the experimental group when compared to the control group(t=-2.109, p=.040). 3. The quality of life significantly improved in the experimental group (t=3.853, p=.000) as compared to the control group. As the above results of this study revealed, the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program of the study was confirmed. It increased the health behavior compliance for reducing the risk of further coronary events, enhanced the cardiovascular functional capacity, and eventually improved the patient's quality of life.

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Senior Center Based Diabetes Self-management Program: An Action Research Approach (노인복지관 당뇨병 자기관리 프로그램의 과정과 평가: 실행연구방법)

  • Ko, Hana;Song, Misoon
    • 한국노년학
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.169-185
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study examined the feasibility and efficacy of a senior center-based diabetes self-management program applying action research approach. The cyclical action research method was applied for this study: plan, act, evaluate, and reflect in delivering three waves of the intervention program. Three waves of a 12 weeks-length small group diabetes self-management program were offered during the period of 15 months in a senior center in Seoul. Planning of $2^{nd}$ and $3^{rd}$ wave program were based on reflection of $1^{st}$ and $2^{nd}$ program evaluation respectively. Among the 46 participants, 93.48% (N=43) completed the program. The quantitative evaluation showed statistically significant improvement in HbA1C(p<.001), fasting plasma glucose(p<.001), BMI(p=.016), waist circumference(p=.001), systolic blood pressure(p=.036), diabetes self-management behavior(p<.001) and health knowledge(p=.008). Qualitative data revealed that individual management was very helpful in empowering and adhering for own diabetes care for the participants. Participants reported high satisfaction towards the program with mean satisfaction score of 65.12. Application of the Diabetes Self-management program with action study strategy was successful in community setting for improving participants' subjective and objective outcomes. Action research method guides the practitioner to tailor the program to respond for the participants and field needs.

Service improving the subjective happiness in Cancer Patient receiving Radiation Therapy (방사선 치료 중인 암환자의 주관적 행복감 향상을 위한 탐색적 연구)

  • Song, Mi Soon;Kim, Hyun Li
    • Journal of Service Research and Studies
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.51-64
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    • 2016
  • This study is to find a service that improves the subjective happiness of cancer patients that receive radiation therapy. One hundred and one cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy were enrolled in the survey to verify the self-consciousness and symptom distress that could affect the subjective happiness. Independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation were conducted with the SPSS 20.0 program. Symptom distress of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy showed highest in the order of fatigue, appearance changes, dizziness, loss of appetite, and sleep disorders. And lower symptom distress, higher private self-consciousness were significantly correlated with higher subjective happiness among patients receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Study findings reflect the necessity of an integrative approach combining physical, psychological and emotional interventions during a radiotherapy period. For this cause, it would be necessary to supplement previously existing service programs and organize a patient-friendly system that could affiliate regional cancer centers or Public health centers with the hospitals in which the patients are being treated.

Length of stay in PACU among surgical patients using data mining technique (데이터 마이닝을 활용한 외과수술환자의 회복실 체류시간 분석)

  • Yoo, Je-Bog;Jang, Hee Jung
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.7
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    • pp.3400-3411
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    • 2013
  • The data mining is a new approach to extract useful information through effective analysis of huge data in numerous fields. This study was analyzed by decision making tree model using Clementine C&RT(Classification & Regression Tree, CART) as data mining technique. We utilized this data mining technique to analyze medical record of 1,500 people. Whole data were assorted by length of stay in PACU and divided into 3 groups. The result extracted by C5.0 decision tree method showed that important related factors for lengh of stay in PACU are type of operation, preoperative EKG abnormality, anesthetics, operative duration, age.