• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting the performance of public hospitals in South Korea. Methods : We collected management performance data from 2013 to 2015 from income statements, balance sheets, and annual reports from 32 local public hospitals. The dependent variable used was profitability, which included operating margin, return on assets and net profit to gross revenues. The independent variables were general characteristics, liquidity, stability, and activity. Results : Patient revenues, total assets, and total capital had increased steadily but patient expenses had increased to a greater extent. Operating profit, and net profit were consistently in deficits and the management status of local public hospitals had recently been in difficulty. The debt ratio, quick ratio, ratio of fixed liability and fixed assets turnover rate have a significant positive(+) effect on performance in the years 2013-2015. Conclusions : We suggest management strategies for these hospitals based on the results analyzed.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.74-96
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• 2010

The purpose of this empirical study is to evaluate efficiency of the regional public hospitals, using DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis). to do this, we design a DEA-AR/AHP Hybrid model to evaluate efficiency of 34 Regional Public Hospitals. the proposed model is developed by adding Acceptance Region(AR). using analytical hierarchy process(AHP). this model is compared with those of typical DEA models. Financial data used in this study were obtained from Database of the Korea Association Regional Public Hospital and analyzed using DEA model. As a result of analysis, This study found that the DEA-AR/AHP Hybrid model was superior to those typical DEA models in determining the priority among efficient hospitals. the result of this study can provide helpful information to evaluate the efficiency of public hospitals for efficient operational management, to develop more precise measurement for the priority of the efficient hospitals.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.211-221
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• 2024

연구배경: 코로나바이러스감염증-19로 인한 공중보건 위기는 공공병원의 확충 및 강화의 필요성을 강조하지만, 공공병원에 대한 전반적인 인식은 여전히 부정적인 것으로 나타났다. 공공병원에 대한 부정적 인식은 공공병원의 역할과 기능 수행에 어려움을 초래할 수 있어 이 연구에서는 공공병원에 대한 부정적 인식에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하고자 한다. 방법: 이 연구는 충청북도공공보건의료지원단에서 수행한 충청북도 도민의 공공보건의료 인식에 대한 실태조사 자료를 활용하였다. 연구에는 조사에 응답한 만 19세 이상 성인 1,916명이 포함되었으며, 공공병원 이용 경험과 공공의료 및 공공병원 정책 평가가 공공병원의 부정적 인식에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위해 로지스틱 회귀분석을 활용하였다. 결과: 공공병원 미이용 경험(adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-2.74)과 공공의료 및 공공병원 정책에 대한 부정적인 평가는 공공병원의 부정적 인식에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 구체적으로, 공공의료 정책에서 필수의료 제공이 부족하다고 느낀 경우(aOR, 4.14; 95% CI, 2.59-6.62), 지역 간 격차가 크다고 느낀 경우(aOR, 1.59; 95% CI, 1.02-2.49), 보장성(aOR, 1.99; 95% CI, 1.25-3.16)과 의료의 질(aOR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.50-3.80)이 낮다고 평가한 경우 공공병원에 대한 부정적 인식이 증가하였으며, 공공병원 정책에서는 시설·장비가 열악하다고 느낀 경우(aOR, 3.74; 95% CI, 2.36-5.94), 진료과목 및 서비스가 부족하다고 느낀 경우(aOR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.21-3.01), 진료수준이 낮다고 평가한 경우(aOR, 2.71; 95% CI, 1.72-4.25) 공공병원에 대한 부정적 인식이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 이 연구는 공공병원 이용 경험과 공공의료 및 공공병원 정책 평가를 고려한 공공병원 인식 제고의 필요성을 강조한다.

• International Journal of Quality Innovation
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.77-87
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• 2009

The main aim of the paper is to provide an empirical analysis on patient satisfaction as an indicator of service quality in Malaysian public hospitals. Self-administered questionnaires were administered to patients by convenience sampling. Two sets of questionnaires were used, one for inpatient and another one set for outpatient. Selection of hospitals was made according to states in Peninsular Malaysia. 23 hospitals covering all state level hospitals, the National Referral Centre and selected district hospitals were chosen as respondent hospitals. Two dimensions of service quality emerged, namely clinical and physical dimension of service. Both outpatient and inpatient were found to be more satisfied with clinical dimension of service than physical dimension. For outpatient satisfaction, there was positive correlation between waiting time and patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction was also found to be higher in the smaller district hospitals than in the larger state hospitals. For clinical dimension of service, patients were satisfied with the services of doctors and nurses, while for physical dimension of service, patients were satisfied with the cleanliness of the facilities. The ability of the research to be conducted by random sampling was inhibited by the reluctance of patients to cooperate, which led to the use of convenience sampling. Studies have also shown that patients are reluctant to express their feelings on services provided by their caregivers. The study provides primary data for a nationwide study on patient satisfaction in Malaysian public hospitals, for both inpatient and outpatient.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2009

The aim of this study is to provide basic data in establishing marketing strategies for hospital by analyzing effective public relations of hospital through attitude and awareness on medical public relations by employee of hospital. The awareness on medical public relations by employee of hospitals were highest among aged 50s or above and above university graduates from the level of education, and from hospital management from types of duties and from those who have worked for more than 10 years. The methods medical public relations positively regarded by employee of hospitals were 'Appearing at health programs' followed by 'Periodicals like magazines and books', 'Issuing of hospital bulletins to homes of patients visiting hospitals'.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.153-163
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• 2014

Background: This study aims to explore the effects of quality of care, image, and role performance perceived by community residents on medical service satisfaction to public hospitals. Methods: The subjects of this study were selected in the community residents around 39 district public hospitals. The questionnaire were included 4 factors and 16 items. The data were collected utilizing call-interview by a survey company. Results: The community satisfaction was positively correlated with quality of care, image, and role performance of public hospitals (p<0.001). As the results of multiple logistic regression, the significant variables of community satisfaction were quality of care (odds ratio [OR], 1.353; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.211 to 1.511), image (OR, 1.487; 95% CI, 1.280 to 1.727), role performance (OR, 1.240; 95% CI, 1.085 to 1.416) among subjects having use experience of public hospitals. The significant variables of community satisfaction were quality of care (OR, 1.240; 95% CI, 1.175 to 1.309), image (OR, 1.328; 95% CI, 1.232 to 1.432), age (OR, 3.051; 95% CI, 1.385 to 6.724), monthly incomes (OR, 0.420; 95% CI, 0.198 to 0.892) among subjects not-having use experience of public hospitals. Conclusion: Public hospitals have to effort to improve image and satisfaction of community through providing quality of care, and role performance. It is possible to support them by the central and local government.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.525-537
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• 2021

1990년대 후반부터 공립요양병원이 설립되었고, 2018년 기준, 79개소로 전체 요양병원의 5.1%를 차지하고 있다. 문재인 정부에서 치매 국가책임제를 발표하면서 공립요양병원을 치매안심병원으로 지정하여 중증치매환자에 대한 전문치료를 수행하는 기관으로 육성하고자 다양한 정책을 펼치고 있다. 이와 관련하여 2018년에 치매관리법을 개정하여 공립요양병원 운영평가를 위한 법적 근거가 마련되었으며, 2020년부터 본 평가가 시작되었다. 본 연구는 2020년도 공립요양병원 운영평가를 시행하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 공립요양병원을 치매환자의 전문치료기관 및 회복기 재활환자를 치료할 수 있는 역량 있는 기관으로 육성할 수 있도록 기능을 정립하였으며, 양질의 진료서비스, 공공성, 책무성 등 공공기관으로서의 행태를 평가할 수 있도록 평가체계를 개발하였다. 또한 개발된 평가지표가 적용가능한지 검증하기 위해 공립요양병원 79개소 중 20개소를 대상으로 시범 평가를 시행하였다. 본 평가의 결과를 바탕으로 교육 및 피드백이 진행되고 지속적으로 관리 할 수 있는 모니터링시스템을 구축함으로써 전체 요양병원의 기준(standard)으로서의 기능과 역할을 수행할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.26-38
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• 2022

Purposes: We analyzed the profitability determinants of regional public hospitals during the entire period between 2010 and 2020 and the period before and after COVID-19. We intended to provide fundamental data for developing publicness evaluation index and task of establishing and expanding regional public hospitals. Methodology: The financial and non-financial information of the regional public hospitals were used as the main analysis data; The financial data was established by the Center for Public Healthcare Policy of National Medical Center, and the non-financial data by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. T-test and regression analysis were used. Findings: The results can be summarized in two. First, the main determinants of profitability of the regional public hospitals were appeared to be the total asset turnover rate and the labor cost rate. Second, during the COVID-19 pandemic in the regional public hospitals, the number of sickbeds, the number of isolation rooms, the total asset turnover rate and the labor cost rate appeared to be the factor worsening the profitability. Practical Implication: The results of this study suggests that the management of the regional public hospitals is not aiming for the profit making, but it performs the functions as the community healthcare safety net such as controlling infectious diseases.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.678-685
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• 2001

Although breastfeeding is recognized to be vital to the health and well-being of children and women, the rate of breastsfeeding among Korean women has continuously decreased. One barrier to breastfeeding has been identified to be associated with health care providers. Health care professionals do not give sufficient advice and encouragement, next do hospitals provide supportive environments for breastfeeding by separating infants from mothers or providing formula. The purpose of this study was to investigate prenatal breastfeeding education and infant feeding practices in public health centers and baby-friendly hospitals. A telephone survey was carried out on 57 public health centers located in the Seoul and Chungcheong areas and 13 baby-freindly hospitals from February to April in 2000. Among the public health centers, 43.8% offered periodic prenatal education for pregnant women who visited the centers. Most of them used leaflets or pamphlets developed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare or UNICEF. Twenty six percent of the public health centers developed their own educational materials. All of the 13 baby-friendly hospitals gave additional fluids to infants, did not allow mothers and infants to stay together 24 hours a day, and did not foster the establishment of breatfeeding support groups among the mothers. Most of the baby-friendly hospitals gave artificial teats, did not help mothers initiate breastfeeding within a half-hour of birth. Findings indicate that current practices even in the baby-friendly hospitals are not consistent with the '10 steps to success breastfeeding'. Therefore, deliberate efforts should be made to incorporate adequate breastfeeding education into prenatal program in both public health centers and hospitals, and create environments to support breastfeeding in hospitals, even in baby-friendly hospitals.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.22-30
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• 2007

Purpose: This study was to analyze the differences of job satisfaction, organizational commitment, nursing organization culture and intention of separation between national/public and private hospital nurses and thereby, provide for some basic data useful to effective management of nursing human resources and improve the organizational performances. Method: The researcher sampled 464 clinical nurses working for 4 national/public hospitals and the same number of private hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. The data collected from the questionnaire survey were statistically processed using the SPSS PC 12.0 program for $X^2$-test, T-test and ANCOVA. Result: 1) There was found no significant difference of job satisfaction scores between national/public hospitals and private hospitals. 2) National/public hospital nurses scored significantly higher than private hospital nurses on the organizational commitment scale. 3) There was no significant difference of nursing organization culture scores between national/public hospitals and private hospitals. 4) In the area of job experience, national/public hospital nurses scored lower than private hospital nurses, but such a difference was not significant. Conclusion: Difference between two groups was significant only in the area of organizational commitment. In terms of sub-areas, the difference between two groups was significant in professionalism conducive to job satisfaction.