• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.187-199
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• 2018

본 연구는 2012년 한국의료패널자료의 보건의식행태에 응답한 만 18세 이상만으로 처리하였으며 전체 2,757명, 남자 2,614명(44.6%), 여자 143명(2.3%)으로 선정하였다. 흡연으로 의료이용 및 의료비지출 자료를 통하여 흡연자의 응급. 입원, 외래 의료이용횟수에 따른 의료비를 통하여 사회적 비용을 추계하였다. 사회적비용은 보건경제학자인 Rice(1968)의 의해 정립된 사회적관점을 채택하여 의료이용에 따른 의료비와, 보험자(공단)비용, 본인부담금, 비급여, 생산성 비용을 합산하여 사회적비용을 산출하였다. 흡연상태별 연간 응급의료이용률은 인구 백명당 흡연자 7.5%, 이용횟수 9.8회 사회적비용은 809,003원으로 나타나고 있다. 흡연상태별 인구 백명당 연간 입원의료이용률은 인구 백명당 흡연자 9.6%, 이용횟수 9회, 사회적비용은 706,870원으로 나타나고 있다. 흡연상태별 연간 외래이용률은 흡연 68.6%, 연간의료이용건수는 9건, 사회적비용은 706,870원으로 나타났다.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.31-45
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• 2014

Objective : This study was intended to provide information pertaining to reasonable consumption of medical services based on comparative analysis of the characteristics of musculoskeletal diseases(MSDs) among outpatients of Korean medical institutes, and furthermore help lay groundwork for mapping out effective Korean medical policies. Method : Based on the data of 3,889 outpatients of Korean medical institutions which were obtained from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 2011 Report on usage of Korean medicine, the analysis was carried out by using the SAS 9.2. Results : 68.2% of subjects were found to use Korean medicine(KM) for the treatment of MSDs. Patients with MSDs were older than those with nonmusculoskeletal diseases(NMSDs). And married state, education, employed state and incomes are effected on MSDs and NMSDs. Subjective health status, number of outpatient treatments, medical cost, medical treatment satisfaction, and habitue status are depend on MSDs or NMSDs. Acupuncture and physical therapy is Major treatments of subjects investigated to have the highest treatment effect. It was found that they had high degree of satisfaction with Korean medicinal outpatient treatments, and those with MSDs were found to have significantly greater satisfaction than those with NMSDs. Conclusion : Although aforesaid results suggest significant satisfaction with KM and high treatment effects for MSDs. Accordingly it is considered necessary to develop various services related to KM for treatment of MSDs and to plan for cost down of KM. Moreover, in-depth research into NMSDs is required for utilization growth of KM.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.221-237
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• 1992

The reasons for cost inflation in medical insurance expenditure are classified into demand pull inflation and cost push inflation. The former includes increase in the number of beneficiaries and utilization rate, while the latter includes increase in medical insurance fee and the charges per case. This study was conducted to analyze sources of increases of expenditure in medical insurance demonstration area by the period of 1982-1987 which was earlier than national health insurance and the period of national health insurance(1988-1990). The major findings were as follows: Medical expenditure in these areas increased by 9.4%(15.1%) annually between 1982 and 1990 on the basis of costant price(current price) and for this period, the yearly average increasing rate of expenses for outpatient care[10.5%(15.8%)] was higher than that of inpatient care [7.3%(12.6%)]. Medical expenditure increased by 6.3%(8.9%) annually between 1982 and 1987, the period of medical insurance demonstration, while it increased by 10.7%(18.9%) after implementing national health insurance(1988-1990). Medical expenditure increased by 35.9%(45.9%) between 1982 and 1987. Of this increase, 115.2%(92.1%) was attributable to the increase in the frequencies of utilization per beneficiary and 61.0%(68.1%) was due to the increase in the charges per case, but the expenditure decreased by 76.2%(60.2%) due to the reduction in the number of beneficiaries. Beteen 1988 and 1990, the period of national health insurance, medical expenditure increased by 21.2%(41.4%). Of this increase, 87.5%(46.4%) was attributable to the increase in the frequencies of utilization per beneficiary and 52.4%(73.4%) was due to the increase in the charges per case, and of the increase in the charges per case, 69.6%(40.8%) was attributable to the increase in the days of visit per case. Medical expenses per person in these areas increased by 78.2%(89.0%) between 1982 and 1987. Of this increase, 76.6%(69.1%) was attributable to the increase in the frequencies of utilization per beneficiary and 23.4%(30.9%) was due to the increase in the charges per case. For this period, demand-pull factor was the major cause of the increase in medical expenses and the expenses per treatment day was the major attributable factor in cost-push inflation. Betwee 1988 and 1990, medical expenditure per person increased by 31.2%(53.1%). Of this increase, 60.8%(37.2%) was attributable to the demand-pull factor and 39.2%(62.8%) was due to the increase in the charges per case which was one of cost-push factors. In current price, the attributalbe rate of the charges per case which was one of cost-push factors was higher than that of utilization rate in the period of national health insurance as compared to the period of medical insurance demonstration. In consideration of above findings, demand-pull factor led the increase in medical expenditure between 1982 and 1987, the period of medical insurance medel trial, but after implementing national health insurance, the attributable rate of cost-push factor was increasing gradually. Thus we may conclude that for medical cost containment, it is requested to examine the new reimbursement method to control cost-push factor and service-intensity factor.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.71-82
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• 2016

Objectives : This study purposed to analyze the productivity trends of regional health care resource uses in South Korea. Methods : Data was provided from the regional health care statistics by the National Health Insurance Service(NHIS) and collected from 2011 to 2014 at the 226 administrative regions such as Si(city in Korean), Gun(county in Korean), Gu(district in Korean). Productivity trend was analyzed with Malmquist Productivity Index(MPI). Input variables were the number of medical personnels, facilities, and major medical equipments. Output variables were the number of inpatient and outpatients in model A, and the amount of inpatient and outpatient reimbursements in model B. Results : In model A, the productivity of 62 regions were increased but it was decreased in 164 regions. In model B, the productivity of 123 regions were increased but it was decreased in 123 regions. Conclusions : If these trends were continued, there will be problems with the efficiency of national regional healthcare resource utilization. Health policy makers will require to focus in solving this phenomenon.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제69권5호
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• pp.361-367
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• 2010

Background: Difficult-to-treat asthma afflicts a small percentage of the asthma population. However, these patients remain refractory to treat, and account for 40% to 50% of the health costs of asthma treatment, incurring significant morbidity. We conducted a multi-center cross-sectional study to characterize difficult-to-treat asthma in Korea. Methods: Subjects with difficult-to-treat asthma and subjects with controlled asthma were recruited from 5 outpatient clinics of referral hospitals. We reviewed medical records of previous 6 months and obtained patient-reported questionnaires composed of treatment compliance, asthma control, and instruments for stress, anxiety, and depression. Results: We recruited 21 subjects with difficult-to-treat asthma and 110 subjects with controlled asthma into the study. The subjects with difficult-to-treat asthma were associated with longer treatment periods, more increased health care utilization, more medication (oral corticosteroids, number of medication), and more anxiety disorder compared to those of well-controlled asthmatics. There was no difference in age, gender, history of allergy, serum IgE, blood eosinophil count, or body mass index between the 2 groups. Conclusion: Difficult-to-treat asthma is characterized by increased health care utilization and more co-morbidity of anxiety.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.73-99
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• 1997

This study was carried out by using questionnaires with 126 insurance societies from Sept. 30, 1995 to Oct. 18, 1995. The primary data collected bythe survey have been significantly supplemented by secondary data obtained from sources such as health insurance statistical year books and internal data in the Ministry of Health and Wolfare. Major findings were summarized as follows: Two financial coordinating programs have significantly improved financial status of regional health insurance societies: the catastrophic program for high cost medical care that was initiated in 1991 and the program for hospitalization cost of the aged in 1995. Another finding is that there existed ambiguity and inconsistency of equity index that had been used by stabilization programs and its side effects could not be ignored. Regression analyses were made to identify factors that affect financial transfers. Inde pendent variables in the regression include utilization frequency, dependancy ration, insurance contribution per insured and medical expense per insured. All these variables were statistically significant in the equations of applying distribution rate (distribution/contribution) and transfer rate (transfer/contribution) as dependent variables. Policy suggestions for the catastrophic program for high cost medical care are modifying the definition of catastrophic case and setting the maximum amount of subsidies for each society based on distribution rates. To solve the problems of the financial coordinating program for the aged, we could consider reimbursing more than 50% of the copayment incurred by the aged 65 or more and determining the maximum amount of outpatient copayment at 10,000 Won per day or per visit for the elderly. More fundamental improvement could be made by amending the Welfare Benefit Act to establish and expand medical and welfare facilities for the elderly.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.185-193
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• 2023

Background: This study focuses on the establishment and operation of a stroke patient hotline program to help patients and their caregivers determine when acute neurological changes require emergency attention. Method: The stroke hotline was established at the Gyeonggi Regional Cerebrovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, in June 2016. Patients diagnosed with stroke during admission or in outpatient clinics were registered and provided with stroke education. Consulting nurses managed hotline calls and made decisions about outpatient schedules or emergency room referrals, consulting physicians when necessary. The study analyzed consultation records from June 2016 to December 2020, assessing consultation volumes and types. Outcomes and hotline satisfaction were also evaluated. Results: Over this period, 6,851 patients were registered, with 1,173 patients (18%) undergoing 3,356 hotline consultations. The average monthly consultation volume increased from 29.2 cases in 2016 to 92.3 cases in 2020. Common consultation types included stroke symptoms (22.3%), blood pressure/glucose inquiries (12.8%), and surgery/procedure questions (12.6%). Unexpected outpatient visits decreased from 103 cases before the hotline to 81 cases after. Among the 2,244 consultations between January 2019 and December 2020, 9.6% were recommended hospital visits, with two cases requiring intra-arterial thrombectomy. Patient satisfaction ratings of 9-10 points increased from 64% in 2019 to 69% in 2020. Conclusion: The stroke hotline program effectively reduced unexpected outpatient visits and achieved high patient satisfaction. Expanding the program could enhance the management of stroke-related neurological symptoms and minimize unnecessary healthcare resource utilization.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.48-58
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• 2024

연구배경: 이 연구는 충청남도 지역 및 환자의 특성과 관외 의료기관 이용과의 연관성을 분석한 연구이다. 충청남도 지역에 거주하는 입원 및 외래 환자들을 통해 도내 진료권을 분석하고, 수도권 및 대전권 의료기관에 대한 관외 의료이용 양상을 파악하여 도내 의료전달체계 개선 및 건강보험 재정 안정 도모를 위한 충청남도 의료정책 사업의 근거적 자료 제공을 목적으로 한다. 방법: 이 연구는 건강보험 코호트 DB 2.0 2016-2019년 자료를 활용하였다. 수집된 원시 자료 중 환자의 거주지가 충청남도 지역이면서, 이용한 요양기관이 상급종합, 종합병원, 병원, 의원인 환자로 한정하였고, 최종적으로 2,570,439건(입원=43,309, 외래=2,527,130)의 자료를 추출하였다. 먼저, 분석대상자의 일반적 특성을 파악하기 위해 각 변수별로 기술통계를 실시하였고, 충청남도 지역 및 환자의 특성과 관외 의료기관 이용과의 연관성을 파악하기 위해 다변량 로지스틱 회귀분석 및 다항 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 또한 관외 의료기관 이용에 따른 입원 및 외래 환자의 진료 1건당 의료비 차이를 파악하기 위해 심사결정 후 건강보험 총요양급여비용을 자연로그값으로 변환하여 분석하였다. 결과: 분석결과, 충청남도 지역 거주 환자들은 충남권, 대전권, 수도권 순으로 의료기관을 많이 이용하였고, 입원 및 외래 환자 모두 천안, 아산 거주 환자들에 비해 모든 권역에서 관외 의료기관을 더 많이 이용하였다. 특히 공주, 부여, 천안(odds ratio [OR], 72.931) 및 계룡, 논산, 금산(OR, 116.817) 거주 입원 환자는 대전권 의료기관 이용과 매우 높은 연관성을 나타냈다. 또한 충청남도 지역 거주 환자들은 충남권 의료기관에 비해 수도권(외래=17.01%, 입원=22.11%)과 대전권(외래=16.63%, 입원=15.41%) 의료기관에서 더 많은 의료비를 지불하였다. 결론: 이 연구는 충청남도 지역 거주 환자들의 관외 의료이용 양상을 분석하고 관련 시사점을 제공하였다. 향후 지역 의료기관과 서비스에 대한 신뢰도 및 만족도와 환자의 주진단과 같은 요인들을 고려한 연구가 추가적으로 진행되어야 하며, 연구결과를 바탕으로 합리적인 의료의 지역화와 의료공급 효율성 및 건강보험 재정 건정성 확보를 위한 정책사업의 기초 자료로 활용되기를 고대한다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the magnitude of and the factors associated with the downward mobility of first-episode psychiatric patients. Methods: This study used the claims data from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. The study population included 19 293 first-episode psychiatric inpatients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision [ICD-10] code F10), schizophrenia and related disorders (ICD-10 codes F20-F29), and mood disorders (ICD-10 codes F30-F33) in the first half of 2005. This study included only National Health Insurance beneficiaries in 2005. The dependent variable was the occurrence of downward mobility, which was defined as a health insurance status change from National Health Insurance to Medical Aid. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess factors associated with downward drift of first-episode psychiatric patients. Results: About 10% of the study population who were National Health Insurance beneficiaries in 2005 became Medical Aid recipients in 2007. The logistic regression analysis showed that age, gender, primary diagnosis, type of hospital at first admission, regular use of outpatient clinic, and long-term hospitalization are significant predictors in determining downward drift in newly diagnosed psychiatric patients. Conclusions: This research showed that the downward mobility of psychiatric patients is affected by long-term hospitalization and medical care utilization. The findings suggest that early intensive intervention might reduce long-term hospitalization and the downward mobility of psychiatric patients.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.116-124
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• 1997

Background : As parking problem caused by increasing owner-driver and patients concentrating to a general hospital is becoming one of the dissatisfactions in medical care. It is time that a general hospital should solve the parking problem in a desirable way. The purpose of this survey is to let the clients understand the basic motivation of the pay parking and develop the better parking system. Methods : Clients of a tertiary care hospital in Chon-ju were surveyed by means of a questionnaire. All in all, 193 subjects answered the questionnaire. Results : In relation to previous experiences, 39.6% of the subjects experienced inconvenience with confused parking lot and the shortage of parking space. Under the current parking system, the subjects who felt the available parking space was enough were more than those who didn't 62.7% of the subjects answered that they could find the parking lot easily. 33.2% of the subjects mentioned that it was not easy to drive in the parking area ; The reasons were pointed out the shortage of space, disordered parking, and insufficient guide. 12.8% of the subjects satisfied with the current administering system of parking lot. The outpatients were more affirmative than the admitted patients about the charging system. As for the parking fee, 64% of the subjects answered that it is expensive, and 89.5% of the subjects thought imposing of parking fee is irrational. Conclusion : To say as a whole, the basic purpose of the charging system are more or less accepted. However, the management details like parking facilities and payment method are dissatisfactory, so it is necessary to improve the management system. It is also noted that the inpatients showed more negative attitude than the outpatients with the charging system. To secure a more convenient parking, the parking system should be considered in relation to the information service, kind guidance, improve facilities, personnel cooperation, fix outpatient scheduling system, etc.