• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.235-243
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of Ankle Pump Exercise on lower limb edema and pain of operating room nurses. Methods: This research was arranged on the basis of the nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The participants were 41 nurses working in the operating room in 'S' hospital in Seoul and 'H' hospital in Guri City, Korea. Data were collected from August 20 to September 30, 2012. Edema of the lower extremities was measured in terms of the girths of ankles and calves. Pain of the lower extremities was measured in terms of VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) for pain. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage mean, and standard deviation, using the chi2(p) and t-test, repeated measures ANOVA, and a paired t-test. The SPSS Win 20.0 program was used for analysis. Results: Hypothesis 1 - "There are significant differences in lower extremity edema between the experimental group and the control group." - was partially supported. Hypothesis 2 - "There are significant differences in lower extremity pain between the experimental group and the control group." - was supported. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate positive practical effects of the Ankle Pump Exercise in reducing the circumference of both ankles, reducing the circumferential edema of both calves, and alleviating the pain of nurses in the operating room. Based on these findings, application of the Ankle Pump Exercise can be considered as an effective method to prevent nurses' health problems in the lower extremities that can be induced by their work during surgical operations.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.111-119
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• 2012

Purpose: Recently, Neurofeedback training system that based on biofeedback of brain wave was introduced. This study was performed to identify the effects of the improvement of brain function by Neurofeedback training on elders(the 2nd or 3rd grade of long-term care insurance services). Methods: A quasi-experimental design using a nonequivalent control group, pre-post test was used. Total 11 elderly were enrolled in this study (experimental group 5, control group 6). The intervention was conducted 3 times a week for 30 minutes from January to June, 2012 (total 60 times). Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U-test were used to analyze the data. Results: After the Neurofeedback intervention, attention quotient (AQ), anti-stress quotient (ASQ), emotion quotient (EQ) and brain quotient (BQ) of the experimental group were significantly better than those of the control group. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the Neurofeedback training program was effective in reducing fatigue by AQ, increasing the physical and mental stress resistance by ASQ, emotional balance by EQ and improving of total brain function by BQ. Therefore Neurofeedback training be used as an effective training intervention for the health of elderly in geriatric facility.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aroma inhalation therapy on stress, anxiety, depression, and an autonomic nervous system reaction in high-risk hospitalized pregnant women. Methods: A quasiexperimental study used a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. Fifty high-risk hospitalized pregnant women were selected as participants on delivery room and maternity ward at university hospital. Twenty-five were selected for the experimental group while 25 were assigned to a control group. Neroli essential oil was used for aroma therapy and was already identified as not being hazard to pregnant women. It provided emotional stability from previous study. The participants inhaled Neroli 2 minutes, 3 times (9 am to 10 am, 4 pm to 5 pm, just before sleep) a day. A total of 15 sessions were held from the day of the preliminary investigation. Pre and post written survey and measuring an autonomic nervous system reaction were collected from both groups. Results: The data were analyzed by $x^2$ test, t-test, and paired t-test. There was a statistically significant difference in stress (t=-3.98, p<.001) between the experimental group and the control group. Conclusion: These findings indicate that aroma inhalation therapy is effective as a nursing intervention for the stress relief of hospitalized high-risk pregnant women.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.213-225
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to identify the Effect of Hand Reflexology on Saeng-chi of physiologic, emotional & motivational responses and Immunity in ESRD patients who received hemodialysis in two general hospital from June to September. 2001 A two group quasi-experimental research with pre and post test design was used. The number of participants in the experimental group was 23, and in the control group, 20 The Hand Reflexology Intervention was developed by the researcher based on hand reflexology by Carter & Weber and Chi-massage by Chia. The Hand Reflexology was applied to both hands for 10 minutes per day. and 5 days by 5 times. To evaluate the effects of the program, Pre and Post evaluations were done. In the physiologic response, the PR was decreased at the 1st times post treatment and at the 5th. In addition BP was decreased at the 1st time, but not the 5th. After 5 treatments, there were significant increase in Hb and significant decreases in the BUN and Cr. levels in the experimental group. In the emotional and motivational responses, there were significant increases in vigor, mood, uplifts and self care agency scores in the experimental group, but there was no significant difference in the Rosenberg's self esteem score. In the experimental group, significantly increased CD4, and h/s ratios were found, also NK cells were significantly decreased, and there was a decrease in the CD8. However, no significant differences between groups were observed. There were significant increases in CD32, CD33, CD34 in the experimental group. The self care agency score correlated negatively with the CD8. From the above results, Hand Reflexology is shown to be an effective mind-body nursing intervention for enhancing Saeng-chi responses and affecting some of the immune responses. However, Immune cell activation and differentiation with hand reflexology will be achieved with future study.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.330-340
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• 2020

The purpose of this study was to develop Dementia-Care-Robot integrated program based on group customization and to identify effects on IADL, depression, and attitudes toward robot. This study was nonequivalent control group pre-post test design. The subjects were 40 elders diagnosed with mild dementia participating in the dementia center daily program (20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group). Each session lasted for 30 minutes, twice a week during 6 weeks. Data were collected from July 16 to November 7, 2019, and were analyzed using SPSS WIN 22.0 program to identify differences between groups for variables. After the program, the experimental group improved in IADL, depression, but there were no significant differences between the two groups. In attitude toward robot, the experimental group showed positive change to the robot, but the control group showed negative change to it, also there was a significant difference between the two groups. Findings indicate that integrated program using Dementia-Care-Robot has potential as a strategy to improve the symptoms of dementia and to delay the progression. It needs to be applied in the medical field through convergent approach of engineering.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.156-165
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was conducted to test the effect of the Hand Hygiene Education Program on hand hygiene knowledge, hand hygiene perception, nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonization and hand hygiene adherence in nursing students. Methods: A non-equivalent pre-post test of quasi-experimental design was used. 87 second grade nursing students participated in the study with 43 in the experimental group and 44 in the control group. We used the Hand Hygiene Education Program which was held 5 times over 5 weeks, taking 60 minutes per session. For the analysis, descriptive statistics, chi test, and t-test were used for statical analysis with SPSS 19.0. Results: There were significant increases in hand hygiene knowledge (p=.004) and hand hygiene adherence (p=.002) and there was a significant decrease in nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonization (p=.026) in the experimental group compared to the control group. However, hand hygiene perception (p=.543) was not significantly changed. Conclusion: Findings of this study suggest that the Hand Hygiene Education Program may be effective in enhancing hand hygiene knowledge and hand hygiene adherence. Also this program was effective in reducing nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonization in nursing students. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of the Hand Hygiene Education Program on hand hygiene perception in nursing students.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.58-62
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• 2018

Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function, balance, and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with stroke. Methods: The study included 21 patients with stroke, divided into the experimental group and control group. Both groups underwent traditional physical therapy once a day for 30 minutes, five times weekly for 6 weeks. The experimental group underwent additional respiratory muscle training once a day, five times a week during the study period. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), Berg balance scale (BBS), and Korean-modified Barthel index (K-MBI) were measured before and after the study period. For statistical analysis, paired t-test was used to compare the difference between the pre and post values. Independent t-test was used compare the differences between groups. Results: Both groups had significantly improved MIP, MEP, BBS, and K-MBI scores after the study period. The experimental group had significantly improved MIP, MEP, BBS, and K-MBI scores. Conclusion: These results suggest that respiratory muscle training improves respiratory function, balance, and ADL in patients with stroke.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2022

본 연구는 간호교육에 적용한 동료학습이 간호대학생의 자기주도 학습능력, 학업적 자기효능감, 학업성취도에 미치는 효과를 확인하기 위해 진행되었다. 연구설계는 비동등성 대조군 사전-사후 설계이며, 연구 참여에 동의한 G대학교 간호학과 재학생 중 총 229명을 대상으로 하였다. 정규수업 종료 후 실험군(N=117)에게는 10주 동안 매주 1회 이상의 동료학습 프로그램을 적용하였고 대조군(N=112명)에게는 10주 동안 개별 자율학습을 진행하게 하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS/WIN 21.0을 이용하여 기술통계, X²-test, independent t-test로 분석하였다. 연구결과 실험군에서 자기주도 학습능력(t=6.50, p<.001), 학업적 자기효능감(t=2.01, p=.046), 학업성취도(t=4.98, p<.001)가 대조군에 비해 유의하게 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구결과를 통해 동료학습이 간호대학생에게 미치는 긍정적인 영향이 확인되었으므로 간호교육의 교과 외 활동 설계 시 유용한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.313-323
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 유방절제술 후 환자를 위한 맞춤형 상지 운동프로그램을 개발하여 적용하고 그 효과를 검증하기 위한 것이다. 연구설계는 유사실험설계이며, 연구대상은 D지역의 2개 대학병원에서 유방절제술을 받은 3년 이내의 환자로 실험군 17명, 대조군 16명이 연구에 참여하였다. 본 연구에 참여하는 실험군에게는 2015년 6월부터 7월동안 총 주 3회의 운동프로그램을 7주간 실시하였고, 대조군에게는 운동프로그램을 제공하지 않았다. 본 연구 프로그램의 사전, 사후 어깨관절 유연성은 줄자를 이용한 등 뒤 손잡기와 관절 각도계를 이용한 어깨가동범위를 측정하였으며, 악력은 악력계를 이용하여 측정하였다. 자료 분석은 SPSS/Win 21.0 program을 이용하였고, 사전 동질성 검증은 카이제곱 검정과 Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney U-test를 이용하였으며, 가설 검증은 Mann-Whitney U-test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank test를 이용하였다. 연구결과, 맞춤형 상지 운동프로그램에 참여한 실험군은 대조군에 비해 등 뒤로 두 손 마주잡기(p=.001), 굽힘(p<.001), 벌림(p=.032), 바깥돌림(p=.024), 안쪽돌림(p=.041) 등에서 모두 유의한 변화를 나타내 유연성과 관절가동범위가 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 실험군은 대조군에 비해 악력(p<.001)도 유의하게 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 개발된 개별 유방암 환자의 특성과 신체적 상태를 고려하여 과부하의 원리와 점증적 원리로 구성된 유방절제술 후 환자를 위한 맞춤형 상지 운동프로그램은 수술 후 환자들의 어깨관절 유연성과 악력 향상에 효과적이었으며 수술 후 많은 환자들이 호소하는 어깨관절 기능 및 악력 저하를 예방하고 신체기능을 향상시켜 일상생활로의 복귀를 도와줄 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Korean hand acupressure on pain and abdominal bloating of patients receiving laparoscopic surgery. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental design using a nonequivalent control group pre-post test. The experimental group and the control group were 39 patients each who were hospitalized at gynecology ward of a hospital located in Gyeonggi-do. The experimental group received Korean hand acupressure therapy on the meridian point: A5, A6, H3, H7, I38 for 48 hours immediately after the surgery. Pain and abdominal bloating were measured at 5 times. Data were analyzed using SPSS/Win 18.0. Results: The experimental group showed lower pain score than the control group (p<.001). While there was no significant difference in abdominal bloating (p=.528), the time effect was significantly different (p<.001). Conclusion: The findings indicate that Korean hand acupressure reduces pain and abdominal bloating of laparoscopic surgery patients.