• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Background: Like many other countries, falls and related injuries in older adults are great concerns in South Korea. In particular, falls are common in medical institutions, often causing the increase of the length of hospitalization. Objects: The purpose of this review was to help understand and address falls in hospitalized individuals in South Korea. Methods: The review was conducted on literature published in Korean from 2010 to 2022, searched in the Korea Citation Index and PubMed. Keywords used for the search were as follows: falls, fall risk, fall risk assessment, hospital, inpatient, intervention, Korea, and prevention. Results: A total of 54 articles were found and reviewed. The most common place of fall accidents was the inpatient room, where there were many cases of falls while walking. Loss of balance was the most common cause of falls, and many falls occurred in patients admitted to the internal medicine. Furthermore, a risk of falling increased with the type of medications taken. In terms of tools to assess patients' fall risk, the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) was commonly used. Patient-specific fall prevention activities were common to address falls, and they decreased the frequency of falls and the fear of falling. Factors influencing the effectiveness of the fall prevention activities included attitudes toward falls, education, environmental factors, patient safety culture, and self-efficacy in preventing falls. Conclusion: Our results should help understand and address falls and injuries in medical institutions.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.613-618
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 실시간으로 촬영된 화면을 통해 격리실에 입원한 대상자가 안정 상태에서 벗어난 행동을 하는지 자동으로 판단할 수 있는 모니터링 프로그램에 대해 설명한다. 본 프로그램의 동작인식 모델은 전이학습(Transfer Learning)을 통해 학습하여 구축되었다. 3개 동작에 대해 900장의 이미지가 사용되었으며, 본 프로그램은 모든 환경을 지원하기 위하여 웹용으로 개발되었다. 모델은 격리실에 입원한 대상자의 상태에 대해 높은 정확도로 판단하였으며, 기존의 격리실 모니터링 시스템에 응용하여 적용가능하다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.3832-3840
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• 2014

고령화 사회로 급격히 진행 함에 따라 치매 환자 또한 급속히 증가하고 있으나 진행이 되면 완치가 어려운 실정이다. 초기에 발견하고 진행 과정을 늦추는 것이 치료의 목표이고 환자의 안전, 지속적인 보살핌, 일상 생활, 건강 관리지원이 중요하다. 본 논문의 스마트 케어 시스템은 동작 감지 센서, 가스 누출 감지 센서를 활용한 블루투스 통신 기술을 사용하여 화재, 가스 누출, 가출시 배회등의 각종 응급 상황에 대처 할 수 있게 해주고, 스마트폰을 통해 환자의 일상 생활 수행능력을 지속적으로 관찰, 관리 함으로써 한국의 효 문화의 특성상 환자가 입원 전 가정에 더 오래 머물 수 있도록 하면서도 치매 환자의 부양자들이 갖는 경제적, 신체적, 심리적 부양 부담을 줄일 수 있다. 시스템 내에서 축적된 개인별 데이터베이스는 전문의에게 상담, 치료 가능하며 전문 치료 기관 및 복지 시설과의 연계를 통한 전문 서비스를 지원 받을 수 있다.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.36-49
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• 2015

In Intensive Care Units (ICUs), where severely ill patients are treated, importance of reducing Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) cannot be overstated. One of the simplest and most effective actions against HAI is proper hand hygiene (HH) behavior of Health Care Workers (HCWs). However, compliance varies across different cultures and different job types of HCWs (physicians, residents and nurses). This study aims to understand determinants of HH behavior by HCWs' job types in Korea. Qualitative analysis was performed based on Reasoned Action Approach style interviews with staff physicians, residents and nurses across 7 teaching hospitals. We found that all HCWs strongly believe HH is important in reducing HAI. There were, however, job type-specific HH behavior modifying factors; staff physicians stated feeling pressure to be HH behavior role model. Residents identified Quality Improvement team that measured compliance as a facilitator; a notable barrier for residents was senior physicians not washing their hands, because they were afraid of appearing impudent to their seniors. Nurses designated their chief nurse as a key referent. All participants mentioned heavy workload and lack of access to alcohol-based sanitizer as situational barriers, and sore and dry hand as deterrents to HH compliance.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.147-164
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 자살예방을 위한 지역공동체 기반의 접근과 자살률 감소를 위한 국가전략에 대해 고찰하고 한국에서의 자살감소를 위한 제안을 하였다. 한국의 경우 여전히 자살의 이해와 예방에 대한 노력은 정신과의사, 심리학자, 정신건강관련기관, 개인기관 등과 같은 특수한 목적을 가진 집단에 의해 상호협조 없이 단독으로 이루어지고 있으며, 각 집단이 개별적으로 활동하고 있기 때문에 궁극적으로는 자살예방에 있어서 별다른 효과가 나타나지 않고 있는 상황이다. 한국에서의 자살을 예방하고 감소시키기 위해서, 지역공동체의 구성원들은 자살과 관련된 충분한 지식을 갖고 다른 영역의 전문가나 기관들과 적극적으로 협력해야 한다. 이러한 노력을 통해, 지역공동체는 정신건강을 증진시킬 수 있는 네트워크를 구축할 수 있게 된다. 자살을 예방하고 자살률을 감소시키는 가장 중요한 요소는 자살과 정신건강에 대한 오명을 제거하고, 도움추구 행동을 증가시키는 것이다. 자살은 자살하려는 사람이 해결할 수 있는 개인적인 문제가 아니라 자살의 인식, 관리 및 예방에 있어 지역공동체가 해결해야 되는 지역공동체의 문제다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.441-452
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• 2020

In vivo animal models are limited in their ability to mimic the extremely complex systems of the human body, and there is increasing disquiet about the ethics of animal research. Many authorities in different geographical areas are considering implementing a ban on animal testing, including testing for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Therefore, there is a need for research into systems that can replicate the responses of laboratory animals and simulate environments similar to the human body in a laboratory. An in vitro two-dimensional cell culture model is widely used, because such a system is relatively inexpensive, easy to implement, and can gather considerable amounts of reference data. However, these models lack a real physiological extracellular environment. Recent advances in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and microfabrication techniques have facilitated the development of various 3D cell culture models. These include multicellular spheroids, organoids, and organs-on-chips, each of which has its own advantages and limitations. Organoids are organ-specific cell clusters created by aggregating cells derived from pluripotent, adult, and cancer stem cells. Patient-derived organoids can be used as models of human disease in a culture dish. Biomimetic organ chips are models that replicate the physiological and mechanical functions of human organs. Many organoids and organ-on-a-chips have been developed for drug screening and testing, so competition for patents between countries is also intensifying. We analyzed the scientific and technological trends underlying these cutting-edge models, which are developed for use as non-animal models for testing safety and efficacy at the nonclinical stages of drug development.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.661-667
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• 2014

Background Tissue expansion is an effective and valuable technique for the reconstruction of large skin lesions and scars. This study aimed to evaluate the applicability and safety of a newly designed skin expanding bioreactor system for maximizing the graft area and minimizing the donor site area. Methods A computer-controlled biaxial skin bioreactor system was used to expand skin in two directions while the culture media was changed daily. The aim was to achieve an expansion speed that enabled the skin to reach twice its original area in two weeks or less. Skin expansion and subsequent grafting were performed for 10 patients, and each patient was followed for 6 months postoperatively for clinical evaluation. Scar evaluation was performed through visual assessment and by using photos. Results The average skin expansion rate was $10.54%{\pm}6.25%$; take rate, $88.89%{\pm}11.39%$; and contraction rate, $4.2%{\pm}2.28%$ after 6 months. Evaluation of the donor and recipient sites by medical specialists resulted in an average score of 3.5 (out of a potential maximum of 5) at 3 months, and 3.9 at 6 months. The average score for patient satisfaction of the donor site was 6.2 (out of a potential maximum of 10), and an average score of 5.2 was noted for the recipient site. Histological examination performed before and after the skin expansion revealed an increase in porosity of the dermal layer. Conclusions This study confirmed the safety and applicability of the in vitro skin bioreactor, and further studies are needed to develop methods for increasing the skin expansion rate.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.503-506
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• 2011

Objective : The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of radiation-sterilized allografts of iliac bone and fascia lata from cadaver specimens to repair skull base defects after transsphenoidal surgery. Methods : Between May 2009 and January 2010, 31 consecutive patients underwent endonasal transsphenoidal surgery and all patients received sellar reconstruction using allografts following tumor removal. The allografts were obtained from the local tissue bank and harvested from cadaver donors. The specimens used in our approach were tensor fascia lata and the flat area of iliac bone. For preparation, allografts were treated with gamma irradiation after routine screening by culture, and then stored at $-70^{\circ}C$. Results : The mean follow-up period after surgery was 12.6 months (range, 7.4-16 months). Overall, postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks occurred in three patients (9.7%) and postoperative meningitis in one patient (3.2%). There was no definitive evidence of wound infection at the routine postoperative follow-up examination or during re-do surgery in three patients. Postoperative meningitis in one patient was improved with the use of antibiotics and prolonged CSF diversion. Conclusion : We suggest that allograft materials can be a feasible alternative to autologous tissue grafts for sellar reconstruction following transsphenoidal surgery under selected circumstances such as no or little intraoperative CSF leaks.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.2329-2336
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• 2016

Background: Despite the existence of established guidelines advocating the use and value of chemotherapy order templates, chemotherapy orders are still handwritten in many hospitals in Lebanon. This manuscript describes the implementation of standardized chemotherapy order templates (COT) in a Lebanese tertiary teaching hospital through multiple steps. Initial Assessment: An initial assessment was conducted through a retrospective appraisal of completeness of handwritten chemotherapy orders for 100 adult patients to serve as a baseline for the project and identify parameters that might afford improvement. Choice of solution: Development of over 300 standardized pre-printed COTs based on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network templates and adapted to the practice culture and patient population. Implementation: The COTs were implemented, using Kotter's 8-step model for leading change, by engaging health care providers, and identifying and removing barriers. Evaluation: Assessment of physicians' compliance with the new practice (122 orders assessed) was completed through two phases and allowed for the identification of areas of improvement. Lessons Learned: Overall, COT implementation showed an average improvement in order completion from 49.5% (handwritten orders) to 77.6% (phase 1-COT) to 87.6% (phase 2-COT) reflecting an increase of 38.1% between baseline and phase 2 and demonstrating that chemotherapy orders completeness was improved by pre-printed COT. As many of the hospitals in Lebanon are moving towards standardized COTs and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) in the next few years, this study provides a prototype for the successful implementation of COT and demonstrates their role in promoting quality improvement of cancer care.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.183-187
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• 2021

The field size of the lumbar spine X-ray examination, which belongs to the most frequent examination in general radiography, is 5 times wider than the width of the lumbar spine. Exposure index (EI) as per International Electrotechnical Commission has a proportional relationship with the dose incident on the image receptor for clinical protocols in addition to RQA5, which is a calibration beam quality. In this study, the effectiveness of the set field size was evaluated through the change of EI according to the size of field during lumbar spine X-ray examinations. Lumbar anterior-posterior and lateral examinations was performed using a whole-body phantom, and the national average exposure conditions of Korea investigated in 2017 were introduced for the X-ray exposure. As a result of comparing the EI displayed on the console of digital radiography system for the three field size in ① 18 × 36 cm2 ② 25 × 36 cm2 ③ 36 × 36 cm2, the EI values showed a tendency to increase as the field size increased. Since the patient dose, such as organ dose around the lumbar spine, increases as the field size becomes larger, thus, if the EI obtained from the field size at a level that does not interfere with diagnosis is set as a reference, the effectiveness of the field size can be evaluated through the EI displayed on the console when the lumbar spine X-ray examination is conducted.