• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.60-71
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify changes in the experience rate and level of symptoms of visual display terminal syndrome in college students attending online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data were collected from February 22 to June 8, 2021 at three measurement points. A total of 117 college students were administered a visual display terminal syndrome survey just before online classes (T1), one month after the start of online classes (T2), and three months after the start of online classes (T3). The collected data were analyzed by frequency and percentage, paired t-test, McNemar test, and repeated measures analysis of variance using the IBM SPSS 25.0 program. Results: The intensity of college students' visual display terminal syndrome during online classes increased at T2 and T3 compared to T1. The rate of experiencing back discomfort or pain increased abruptly at T2 compared to T1. The intensity of college students' eye related symptoms and skin related symptoms increased at T2 and T3 compared to T1, while the intensity of college students' psychological symptoms, general body discomfort, and musculoskeletal symptoms increased at T3 compared to T1. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that self-care programs are needed to prevent visual display terminal syndrome in college students who are in long-term online classes.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.79-101
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• 2022

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the international competitiveness of digital service trade between Korea and China and to help enhance the competitive advantage of digital service trade between the two countries. Design/methodology - This paper designs and establishes a comprehensive evaluation system for the international competitiveness of the Korea-China digital service trade. By using the analytical methods of combining theory and demonstration through qualitative and quantitative analysis, this paper makes a concrete and complete theoretical deconstruction and empirical measurement of its international competitiveness from the two levels of overall competitiveness and departmental competitiveness. At the same time, the study also analyzes the competitive advantages and comparative disadvantages of the two countries. Findings - It is found that South Korea has a strong competitive advantage in the sector competitiveness of digital service trade, and the export structure is reasonable and balanced, but the deficit pattern affects the overall competitiveness. China has a strong competitive advantage in the overall competitiveness of the digital service trade. However, the structural imbalance in the export sector weakens the competitiveness of the sector. Both Korea and China have the space advantage and competitive potential to enhance international competitiveness in terms of development trends. Originality/value - This paper takes the lead in solving the pain point of the relative lack of similar research topics. It demonstrates the evolution process, development trends, and structural characteristics of the digital service trade. A new combination of competitive power research methods is innovated, and a comprehensive evaluation system is established. The above innovation points show the academic theoretical value and practical application value of this study.

• 턱관절균형의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2022

Objectives: For the deviation phenomenon occurring during the treatment process in temporo-mandibular balancing medicine (TBM), hypotheses were established regarding the cause and mechanism of formation from the perspective of neuro-science and material mechanics, and a verification method was proposed. Methods: The deviation phenomenon was theoretically analyzed based on the structure theories of material mechanics of the joint and the neurological pain mechanism. Results: Deviation occurs due to temporary yield by the accumulation of heterogeneous stress in the temporo-mandibular joint and the affected joint. Because the joint structures are corresponding with material mechanics showing compressive and tensile properties. The size of the deviation is expressed in terms of strain. The occlusal surface of the teeth is level with the axial joint. Since the magnitude of the deviation has a proportional relationship with the degree of abnormality of the temporo-mandibular joint, the magnitude of the deviation calculated by the balance measurement can be replaced by the strain. The major variables involved in the occurrence of deviations are the strength of joint structures and neurological conditions. Therefore plastic deformation and adaptation occur as a long-term depression of neural circuits is strengthened in different ways at different locations each time in various clinical situations. This is the reason why the sequence of the restoration process while correcting deviations is following reverse order of the accumulation in many layers in the muscular nervous system. Conclusions: From the above results, it can be inferred that the occurrence and correction of the deviations are corresponding with the plastic deformation and neuro-plasticity.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.34.1-34.12
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the success rate of endodontic treatments performed by undergraduate students and the factors associated with the outcome. Materials and Methods: A follow-up of 3 to 8 years after root canal filling was carried out in 91 patients. At the follow-up visits, medical and dental history questionnaires were applied along with clinical and radiographic examinations. Data collected in the clinical exam included: the presence of pain, swelling, sinus tract, mobility, tenderness to palpation and percussion, periodontal probing profile, and type/quality of coronal restoration. Postoperative and follow-up radiographs were digitalized and analyzed by 2 trained and calibrated examiners to assess periapical healing. The treatment outcome was based on strict clinical and radiographic criteria and classified as success (absence of any clinical and radiographic sign of apical periodontitis) or failure (other combination). Logistic regression was used to investigate the impact of clinical and radiographic variables on endodontic treatment outcomes at a 5% significance level. Results: The success rate of endodontic treatments was 60.7%. The only risk factor significantly associated with failure was the presence of a periapical lesion on the postoperative radiograph (odds ratio, 3.35; 95% confidence interval, 1.17-9.54). Conclusions: The success rate of endodontic treatments performed by undergraduate students was low and was jeopardized by the presence of a periapical lesion on the postoperative radiograph.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.464-472
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• 2023

중년여성은 발달주기 상 신체적, 정신적 스트레스를 많이 받는 시기이다. 이러한 스트레스는 만성적인 고통과 질병으로 연결되기 때문에 삶의 질을 저하시키는 원인이 된다. 이에 대한 대안으로 산림치유가 주목받고 있다. 산림치유는 산림의 치유적 요소를 통해 인간의 건강을 향상시키는 것을 말한다. 이에 본 연구는 감각통찰기반 산림치유 프로그램이 중년 여성의 스트레스 저감에 효과가 있는지를 확인하기 위하여 수행되었다. 이를 위해 산림치유 프로그램에 참가하기를 원하는 중년 여성을 모집하여 실험집단과 통제집단으로 각 20명씩 무작위 배정하여 사전-사후 검사를 실시하였다. 산림치유 프로그램은 감각과 통찰 기반으로 6시간 8회기로 구성되었다. 산림치유 프로그램 장소는 제주 사려니숲에서 진행하였으며, 측정도구는 지각된 스트레스, 여가만족도, 맥파검사를 통한 스트레스 지수를 측정하여 비교하였다. 연구 결과 산림치유 프로그램은 스트레스를 낮추고, 여가만족도를 향상시키는 것으로 나타났다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.79-87
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• 2024

Purpose: Recently, the prevalence of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease (EGID) has shown an increasing trend worldwide. As the diagnosis of EGID requires invasive endoscopy with biopsy, noninvasive markers for detecting EGID in suspected patients, particularly children, are urgently needed. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of serum eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) beyond peripheral eosinophil counts in pediatric patients with EGID. Methods: Overall, 156 children diagnosed with EGID were enrolled and 150 children with functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD) were recruited as controls. All participants underwent endoscopic biopsy in each segment of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and serum ECP measurement, as well as peripheral eosinophil percent and absolute eosinophil count. Results: Comparing EGID (n=156) with FAPD (n=150) patients, serum ECP levels were significantly higher in pediatric patients with EGID than in those with FAPD (25.8±28.6 ㎍/L vs. 19.5±21.0 ㎍/L, p=0.007), while there was no significant difference in peripheral eosinophil percent and absolute eosinophil counts between the two groups. Serum ECP levels were correlated with peripheral eosinophil percent (r=0.593, p<0.001) and the absolute eosinophil count (r=0.660, p<0.001). The optimal cutoff value of serum ECP for pediatric EGID was 10.5 ㎍/mL, with a sensitivity of 69.9% and a specificity of 43.4% with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.562. Conclusion: The combination of serum ECP levels and peripheral eosinophil counts, when employed with appropriated thresholds, could serve as a valuable noninvasive biomarker to distinguish between EGID and FAPD in pediatric patients manifesting GI symptoms.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제28권2호통권70호
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• pp.66-79
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• 2007

Objectives : To explore the type and frequency of short term reactions, de Qi associated with acupuncture treatment and to determine the incidence of adverse events following acupuncture in Korea. Subjects and methods : This study is a retrospective and cross-sectional survey of patient reports. 1095 subjects, 585 of out-patients of the Oriental Medicine of Stroke & Neurological Disorders Center, East-West NEO Medical Center of Kyunghee University and 510 of out-patients of the Department of Cardiovascular & Neurologic Diseases (Stoke Center), Hospital of Oriental Medicine, Kyunghee Medical Center, from June through November of 2006, who had acupuncture, gave informed consent and completed one survey form. On this form, patients were asked to report short term acupuncture reactions, de Qi, patient satisfaction measurement (using VAS), and adverse events relating to acupuncture treatment. The acupuncturists of this study are Korean Medicine Doctors (KMD) who had worked as practitioners for 3-30 years or more. Results : The average age of the 1095 subjects was 58 years old. Positive short term acupuncture reactions after treatment were reported by 878 (80.2%), negative short term acupuncture reactions by 75 (6.8%) and no reactions were reported by 142 (13.0%). The most common positive short term acupuncture reactions were feeling 'relaxed', 472 (43.1%), followed by feeling 'less pain' 90 (8.2%), 'energized' 16 ( 1.5%), 'tingling' 16 (1.5%), 'heat feeling or Cold feeling' 10 (0.9%), and others 274 (25.0%), respectively. Negative short term acupuncture reactions were feeling 'pain' 37 (3.4%), tiredness 24 (2.2%), dizziness 9 (0.8%), and others 5 (0.2%), respectively. Traditionally described needling sensations of de Qi refer to a patient's response to distention, pulling, soreness, heaviness, numbness. 39.7% of subjects reported de Qi during needling, experiencing 'distention' 333 (30.4%), 'soreness' 52 (4.7%), 'pulling' 22 (2.0%), 'heaviness' 18 (1.6%), and 'numbness' 10 (0.9%) respectively. Positive short term acupuncture reactions and de Qi rate were the highest in the less than 40 years group (83/96 86.5%, 50/96 52.1%). No acupuncture reactions were highly seen in the over 70 years old group (31/187, 16.6%). Patient satisfaction level using VAS was a comparatively high $72.9{\pm}19.9$. Adverse events were only bleeding in 92 (8.4%) of the total subjects. High sensitive acupoints were 95 points as GV26 (54 times), LI4 (54 times), ST36 (53 times), GB20 (37 times), HT8(34 times), LV3 (29 times), SI3 (29 times), and LI11 (27 times) in order. Main impressions were stroke patients 430 (16.9%), headache 185 (16.9%), hypertension 97 (8.9%), and dizziness 85 (7.8%). Conclusions : Although 8 different Korean Medicine Doctors participated in this research, we obtained similar results from each. There were no significantly different results between the two hospitals. Short term acupuncture reactions and de Qi were most related to age. Except for bleeding there were no adverse events relating to acupuncture treatment in this study. We consider acupuncture treatment as very safe depending on practitioners. Positive short term acupuncture reactions after treatment were 12 times higher than negative short term acupuncture reactions. Subjects were comparatively satisfied with acupuncture treatment.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.239-246
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• 2005

본 연구는 측두하악장애환자와 정상인 간 그리고 측두하악장애환자의 분류에 따른 하악과두와 하악지 비대칭지수를 파노라마 방사선사진에서 비교하여 측두하악장애환자의 진단 및 치료계획 수립에 도움이 되고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 측두하악장애환자 120명과 정상인 30명의 파노라마 방사선사진을 촬영후, 투사도를 작성하였다. 그리고 파노라마 방사선사진 계측항목 계측치의 평균값과 표준편차를 측두하악장애환자와 정상인으로 구분하여 산출한 다음 비대칭지수식을 이용하여 비대칭지수를 산출하여 양군 간의 비교분석을 시행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 측두하악장애군과 대조군 간 하악과두 수직비대칭지수는 유의한 차이를 보였으나, 하악지 수직비대칭지수에서는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 2. 관절장애군과 근육장애군의 하악과두 수직비대칭지수는 대조군에 비해 더 크게 나타났지만, 관절장애군과 근육장애군 간의 하악과두 수직비대칭지수는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 3. 관절장애군, 근육장애군, 그리고 대조군 간의 하악지 수직비대칭지수 비교에서는 군간 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 4. 관절원판변위군, 정복성관절원판전위군, 그리고 비정복성관절원판전위군 간의 하악과두 그리고 하악지 수직비대칭지수 비교에서는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 5. 하악과두와 하악지 수직비대칭지수 모두 연령증가와 관련이 없었다. 이상의 결과는 측두하악장애군이 정상인에 비해 하악과두 수직비대칭지수가 높게 나타나, 이러한 차이가 측두하악장애와 관련이 있음을 시사하였다. 따라서 파노라마 방사선사진을 이용한 하악과두 수직비대칭지수 측정은 측두하악장애 진단과 치료시 고려해야 할 중요한 부분으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.247-255
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• 2005

본 연구의 목적은 교근에 보툴리눔 A형 독소주사량에 따른 교근위축 효과의 차이와, 교합안정장치의 동반치료시 교근위축의 증감의 관련성이 있는지, 부가적으로 주사부위로부터 어느정도 부위까지 근육위축의 효과가 나타날 수 있는지 전산화 단층촬영을 이용하여 평가하는데 있다. 자원자 32명을 8명씩 25 U, 25 U와 교합안정장치 장착, 35 U, 35 U와 교합안정장치 장착 군으로 나누어 보툴리눔 A형 독소주사량 차이와 교합안정장치 동반시의 교근위축효과 차이를 전산화 단층촬영을 이용하여 1, 2, 3 position의 3부위에서 측정, 평가한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 25 U 군에서 3 position 우측 두께감소, 25 U와 교합안정장치 군에서 3 position 우측 두께감소, 35 U 군에서 3 position 우측 두께감소와 좌측 면적감소를 제외하고 모든 부위에서 근육위축효과가 나타났으며 35 U와 교합안정장치 군에서는 모든 부위에서 근육위축효과가 유의성 있게 나타났다. (P < 0.05) 2. 보툴리눔 독소주사량 차이(25 U와 35 U)에 따른 근육 두께와 면적의 감소효과 차이는 나타나지 않았다. (P > 0.05) 3. 교합안정장치를 장착했을 때 근육두께 감소효과가 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. (P <0.05) 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 교근비대 치료에 있어서, 보툴리눔 독소주사 이용시 교합안정장치의 동반치료가 보다 높은 근육위축 효과를 보이기에 이를 임상적으로 적용할 가치가 높다고 사료된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2020

목적: 초음파 유도하 요추 4번 신경근 차단술을 시행함에 있어 시술 전 자기공명영상(magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) 계측의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 이 연구는 후향적 연구로 2016년 3월부터 2017년 12월까지 본원 외래에 방문한 환자 중 요추 4번 신경근의 병변이 확인되며 선정 기준에 합당한 71명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 2016년 3월부터 2017년 2월까지 MRI 계측 없이 신경근 차단술을 시행한 31명의 환자를 A군, 2017년 3월부터 2017년 12월까지 시술 전 MRI 계측을 통해 신경근 차단술을 시행한 40명의 환자를 B군으로 분류하였다. A군은 MRI 계측 없이 pararadicular 접근법을 통하여 주사를 시행하였고 B군은 시술 전 MRI로 측정한 계측치를 바탕으로 하여 초음파 유도하 주사를 시행하였다. 시술 전, 시술 3시간 후, 2주 후, 6주 후, 12주 후에 수치평가척도(numeric rating scale, NRS) 점수를 이용하여 통증 호전 정도를 판정하였다. 결과: 시술 3시간 후 양호 이상의 결과를 보인 경우는 A군에서 51.6%, B군에서 67.5%였으며 시술 2주 후 양호 이상의 결과를 보인 경우는 A군에서 48.4%, B군에서 70.0%였다. 시술 6주 후 양호 이상의 결과를 보인 경우는 A군에서 58.1%, B군에서 62.5%, 시술 12주 후 양호 이상의 결과를 보인 경우는 A군에서 67.7%, B군에서 62.5%였다. 시술 3시간 후, 2주차에 유의하게 B군이 A군보다 증상 호전에 좋은 결과를 보였다(p<0.05). 만족스런 통증 완화를 위해 2주차에서 6주차 사이에 A군의 경우 2.8회, B군의 경우 1.7회의 반복적인 시술이 시행되었다(p<0.05). 결론: 시술 전 MRI를 통한 계측을 먼저 시행하고 이를 참고하여 초음파 유도하 요추 4번 선택적 신경근 차단술을 시행하는 것은 환자의 시술의 성공률을 높여 시술 후 2주 이내의 초기 통증을 완화하는데 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다.