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Research on the Quality of Life of the Parents by Functions, Activities, Participation, and Environmental Factors of Children with Cerebral Palsy Using ICF-CY Checklist

  • Kwon, Hyun Sook;Son, Sung Min
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study examined whether the quality of life of parents of children with cerebral palsy is affected by the functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors using an ICF-CY check list. Methods: This study recruited in 26 parents of children with cerebral palsy. The functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors of the children were evaluated using ICF-CY checklist. To measure the quality of life of parents, this study used world health organization quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), which was composed of a total of 26 questions. The GMFCS (gross motor function classification system) was used to assess the degree of disability in the children. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the effects of the ICF-CY checklist on the quality of life. Correlation analysis was performed to examine the correlation between GMFCS and WHOQOL. Results: The functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors were significantly different from WHOQOL-BREF. On the other hand, the contextual factor showed a significant difference in the neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions (b7), and service, systems, and policies (e5)(p<0.05). Conclusion: This study suggests that the functions and environmental factors affect the quality of life of parents of children with cerebral palsy. Therefore, these findings suggest that contextual factors, such as neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions (b7), and service, systems and policies (e5), which can be facilitators, should be considered for improving the quality of life of parents of children with cerebral palsy.

Role of vitamin D for orthodontic tooth movement, external apical root resorption, and bone biomarker expression and remodeling: A systematic review

  • Martina Ferrillo;Dario Calafiore;Lorenzo Lippi;Francesco Agostini;Mario Migliario;Marco Invernizzi;Amerigo Giudice;Alessandro de Sire
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.54 no.1
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    • pp.26-47
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    • 2024
  • Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the correlation between vitamin D levels and the rate of tooth movement, external apical root resorption, bone biomarker expression, and bone remodeling. Methods: Three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were systematically searched from inception until 14th March 2023 to identify studies investigating the correlation between orthodontic tooth movement and vitamin D in animals and humans. The quality assessment was made in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist. Results: Overall, 519 records were identified, and 19 were selected for the qualitative synthesis. Eleven studies investigated the effect of local administration (injections in the periodontal ligament, to the gingiva distal to the teeth, or submucosae palatal area) and systemic administration (oral supplementation) of vitamin D on tooth movement, external apical root movement, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and bone remodeling factors. The remaining eight studies investigated the correlation between serum vitamin D levels and salivary vitamin D levels on bone turnover markers and tooth movement. Conclusions: The findings of this systematic review support that vitamin D3 local injections might increase the rate of tooth movement via the receptor activator of the nuclear factor-kB/osteoprotegerin axis. However, the non-uniform study designs and the different protocols and outcome methods make it challenging to draw reliable conclusions.

Quality assurance algorithm using fuzzy reasoning for resistance spot weldings (퍼지추론을 이용한 저항 점용접부위의 품질평가 알고리듬)

  • Kim, Joo-Seok;Lee, Jae-Ik;Lee, Sang-ryong
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.644-653
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    • 1998
  • In resistance spot weld, the assurance of weld quality has been a long-standing problem. Since the weld nuggets if resustance spot welding form between the workpieces, visual detection of defects in usually impossible. Welding quality of resistance spot welding can be verified by non destructive and destructive inspections such as X-Ray inspection and testing of weld strength. But these tests, in addition to being time-consuming and costly, can entail risks due to sampling basis. The purpose of this study is the development of the monitoring system based on fuzzy inference, aimed at diagonosis of quality in resistance spot welding. The fuzzy inference system consists of fuzzy input variables, fuzzy membership functions and fuzzy rules. For inferring the welding quality(strength), the experimental data of the spot welding were acquired in various welding conditions with the monitoring system designed. Some fuzzy input variables-maximum, slop and difference values of electrode movement signals-were extracted from the experimental data. It was confirmed that the fuzzy inference values of strength have a .${\pm}$5% error in comparison with actual values for the selected welding conditions(9-10.5KA, 10-14 cycle, 250-300 $kg_f$). This monitoring system can be useful in improving the quality assurance and reliability of the resistance spot welding process.

The Effects of Action Observation Combined with Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Upper-extremity Function of Subacute Stroke Patients with Moderate Impairment -A Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial-

  • Bang, Dae-Hyouk;Lee, Soon-Hyun
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.23-34
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: To explore the effects of action observation combined with modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper-extremity function and the activities of daily living in subacute stroke patients. Methods: Twenty-four subacute stroke patients were randomly assigned to the experimental group or the control group (n = 12 each). Both groups received therapy based on motor learning concepts, including repetitive and task-specific practice. The experimental group watched video clips for 10 minutes related to tasks performed during modified constraint-induced movement therapy while the control group watched videos unrelated to upper-extremity movement. These programs were performed for 40 minutes a day five times a week for four weeks. Their scores on the Fugl-Meyer assessment of upper extremities (FMA-UE), the action research arm test (ARAT), a motor activity log (amount of use [AOU] and quality of movement [QOM]), and the modified Barthel index (MBI) were recorded. Results: In both groups, all variables were significantly different between the pre-test and post-test periods (p < 0.05). The post-test variables were significantly different within each group (p < 0.05). In the experimental group, the changes between pre-test and post-test scores in the FMA-UE (14.39 ± 4.31 versus 6.31 ± 4.63), the ARAT (16.00 ± 4.73 versus 11.46 ± 3.73), MAL-AOU (1.57 ± 0.15 versus 1.18 ± 0.28), and MBI (27.54 ± 4.65 versus 18.08 ± 8.52) were significantly higher than those of the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that action observation combined with modified constraint-induced movement therapy may be a beneficial rehabilitation option to improve upper-extremity function in subacute stroke patients with moderate impairment.

A Study on Consumer Buying Behavior According to Fashion Trading Area (패션상권에 따른 소비자의 의복구매행동 연구)

  • 정형도;유태순
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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    • v.50 no.8
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    • pp.165-175
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    • 2000
  • The Purposes of this study are to analyze fashion trading area's conditions of Busan area to establish fashion marketing strategies for the conditions of location in choosing the new retailers and to propose the most efficient, optimum fashion trading area(FTA) under the management mind of low cost and high efficiency according to the changes of 21C management paradigm. The subjects of investigation for this study were 1083 women visited FTA in Busan. The data were analyzed by using MANOVA, ANOVA, frequency and trend analysis, and the Cronabach $\alpha$ and Turkey HSD were also applied. The results of this study were summarized as follows. 1 The characteristics of consumer spatial behavior according to fashion trading area show significant difference in starling position, movement means, movement time, visit purpose and visit frequency. 2 The buying behavior of fashion items according to fashion trading area shows difference in fashion trading area shows difference in fashion trading area, store and buying behavior.

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A study on the trouble and the counter-measure of higher productivity enforcement (생산성향상(生産性向上) 실시상(実施上)의 장애(障碍)와 대책(對策)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究)(품질(品質), 원가(原?), 납기(納期)의 경제적(經濟的) 균형(均衡)을 전제(前題)로))

  • Sin, Yong-Baek
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.16-24
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    • 1980
  • A movement for higher productivity is very important of the basis for industry society prosperity. Contineous productivity improvement have a right understanding of a conception of productivity and its effect that are removed an act before the trouble of higher productivity enforcement. It is that the theoretical principle of productivity improvement are harmonized of the stage of application, actual problems and considered a special characteristic of the enterprise in industry for contineous productivity improvement. A movement for higher productivity is used by way of a welfare society.

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A Study of the Present Situations and of the Effective Propulsion Method for the QC circle Movement in Korea (국내(國內) QC Circle 활동실태(活動實態)와 합리적(合理的) 추진방안(推進方案)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Kim, Yeong-Guk;Kim, Won-Jung
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.23-26
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    • 1978
  • The purpose of this study is to find the problems, which occurs in the course of the acceptance and the propulsion of the Q. C. circle, the accomodational attitude, and the desirable circumstances for the Q. C. circles, to be of help to settle firmly the "Sae-ma-eul" (New-Community) Movement in the industrial fields, and Q. C. circle and to fix the Q. C. of Korean style through the investigation of the 310 Q. C. circles, which was selected at random from entered circles to the Q. C. Propulsion Headquarters until July, 1977, through the questionaire and interviews.

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Reinforcement Scheme for Shared Growth of Large and Small Companies by Smart Single PPM (스마트 싱글PPM에 의한 대중소기업 동반성장 강화방안)

  • Lee, Kyoung-Jong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.197-203
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    • 2011
  • Korean Quality Innovation Movement has achieved excellent results for the past 10 years as Hard Single PPM, the next step should be Smart Single PPM. In this new version of PPM, the systematic or structural problems found through thorough examination of past activities should be resolved, and this will yield benefits for both parent companies and subcontractors. And Smart Single PPM should be understood and promoted as the core business strategy today. Therefore, in this study, the possible scheme to strengthen large and small companies together based on Smart Single PPM will be suggested.

Experiential Training in TQM (TQM과 체험적 훈련)

  • 김정섭
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.17-30
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    • 1998
  • Most authorities of the Total Quality Management.(TQM) movement emphasize learning and training as an integral part of TQM, and it is well accepted in practice. However, despite this strong normative emphasis on its role, learning and training has not been systematically addressed in the TQM literature for its contents and a, pp.oaches. I first review the concept of TQM, its principles and implementation process to indentify the needs for learning and training, and the nature of experiential learning and training. I then discuss the necessity and effectiveness of experiential learning and training in TQM.

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Proposal of CT Simulator Quality Assurance Items (전산화단층 모의치료장치의 정도관리 항목 제안)

  • Kim, Yon-Lae;Yoon, Young-Woo;Jung, Jae-Yong;Lee, Jeong-Woo;Chung, Jin-Beom
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.44 no.4
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    • pp.367-373
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    • 2021
  • A quality assurance of computed tomography(CT) have done seven items that were water attenuation coefficient, noise, homogeneity, spatial resolution, contrast resolution, slice thickness, artifact using by standard phantom. But there is no quality assurance items and methods for CT simulator at domestic institutions yet. Therefore the study aimed to access the CT dose index(CTDI), table tilting, image distortion, laser accuracy, table movement accuracy and CT seven items for CT simulator quality assurance. The CTDI at the center of the head phantom was 0.81 for 80 kVp, 1.55 for 100 kVp, 2.50 for 120 mm, 0.22 for 80 kVp at the center of the body phantom, 0.469 for 100 kVp, and 0.81 for 120 kVp. The table tilting was within the tolerance range of ±1.0° or less. Image distortion had 1 mm distortion in the left and right images based on the center, and the laser accuracy was measured within ±2 mm tolerance. The purpose of this study is to improve the quality assurance items suitable for the current situation in Korea in order to protect the normal tissues during the radiation treatment process and manage the CT simulator that is implemented to find the location of the tumor more clearly. In order to improve the accuracy of the CT simulator when looking at the results, the error range of each item should be small. It is hoped that the quality assurance items of the CT simulator will be improved by suggesting the quality assurance direction of the CT simulator in this study, and the results of radiation therapy will also improve.