• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.54-64
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• 2021

Purpose: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent cause of chronic liver diseases in both adults and children with obesity. The aim of this study was to compare the changes in liver enzymes and metabolic profile in adolescents with fatty liver following selected school-based exercise (SBE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions. Methods: In a semi-experimental study, 34 obese male adolescents with clinically defined NAFLD were divided into the HIIT (n=11, age=12.81±1.02 years, body mass index [BMI]=26.68±2.32 kg/㎡), selected SBE (n=11, age=13.39±0.95 years, BMI=26.47±1.74 kg/㎡), and control (n=12, age=13.14±1.49 years, BMI=26.45±2.21 kg/㎡) groups. The ultrasonography NAFLD grade, peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), lipid profile, insulin resistance, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels of the participants were measured before and after the exercise interventions. Results: The BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage of the participants decreased, and a significant increase in VO2peak was observed after the intervention; however, the HIIT group showed a significant improvement compared with the SBE group (p<0.01). Significant reductions were observed in the levels of insulin resistance, triglyceride, total cholesterol, ALT, and AST in both groups, although high-density lipoprotein levels decreased only in the HIIT group (p<0.01). Further, a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein level was observed in the training groups (p<0.01), but this decrease was not significant compared with the control group (p>0.01). Conclusion: HIIT and SBE are equally effective in improving health parameters in obese children and adolescents.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.499-506
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• 2021

본 연구는 청소년의 SNS 중독이 사이버불링 가해 행동에 미치는 영향과 이 관계에서 또래애착관계(또래의사소통, 또래신뢰, 또래소외)의 조절효과를 검증하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 본 연구의 참여자는 중·고등학생 811명으로, 남학생 391명, 여학생 420명이었다. 분석결과 SNS 중독 수준이 높은 청소년일수록 사이버불링 가해 수준도 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 청소년의 SNS 중독과 사이버불링 가해행동의 관계에서 또래애착관계의 조절효과를 검증하기 위해 위계적 회귀분석을 실시한 결과, 또래의사소통과 또래신뢰 수준이 청소년의 SNS 중독과 사이버불링 가해 행동 사이의 관계에서 조절효과를 나타내는 것으로 검증되었다. 또래의사소통과 또래신뢰 수준이 높을수록 SNS 중독 수준이 높은 청소년의 사이버불링 가해 행동 수준이 낮아지는 것으로 확인되었다. 이러한 연구결과를 토대로 청소년을 대상으로 SNS 중독 문제를 해결하기 위한 적극적은 사전 진단 프로그램의 대중화, 또래집단 간의 올바른 의사소통 방식에 대한 지속적인 교육 진행, SNS에 중독된 청소년들의 또래집단 관계에서의 정서적·인지적 상황에 대한 사정 과정을 거쳐 폭력 가해 가능성을 감소시킬 수 있는 상담 등의 청소년의 SNS중독과 사이버불링에 대한 실천적 개입 방안과 연구의 한계를 제언하였다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.148-157
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• 2021

Background: Based on that the key function of health technology is improving the quality of healthcare services, our study purports to explore the process of medical device development in detail and to discuss its policy implications. Methods: A total of 12 in-depth interviews were conducted with four groups of industry, hospital, academia, and civil society. All of the interviewees except those from civil society were involved in the new medical device development between 2009 and 2018. We performed a text network analysis and content analysis of the interview data. Results: The frequency and the degree centrality rankings suggested a close association between the utilization issue and the technology development. Similarly, the results of the content analysis showed that the appropriate intervention in the utilization of technology has a direct impact on the progress of development. Under the continuous industrial effort to boost profits by developing new technology, service providers and citizens should be knowledgeable of and make good use of the new technology for the provision of better services. Conclusion: As the development itself would not guarantee the improvement of service quality and better health outcomes, health technology policies should take a more comprehensive view to serve the unmet needs and even to facilitate the technology development.

• 한국가족관계학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.3-23
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of symptoms of dementia elderly on the primary caregiver's depression. In addition, moderating effect of family support was examined. Based on the results, the necessity for intervention in the level of social welfare as a way to mitigate primary caregiver's depression was suggested. Method: In order to accomplish these purposes, a total of 197 who are spouse and adult-children of dementia elderly using day care facilities or services in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Busan province, South Korea were utilized. Data were analyzed by frequency analysis and descriptive statistics, regression model analysis with SPSS 18.0. Results: In case of analysis results, the mean value was reported 0.9 out of four point about primary caregiver's depression and the mean value of family support was reported 3.34 out of five point. And besides, the analysis result of dementia elderly's symptoms showed that prevalence of depression/dysphoria were 62.2%, prevalence of aberrant motor were 61.3%, prevalence of apathy/indifference were 56.6%. Crucial findings are as follows: the symptoms of dementia elderly was significantly associated with the primary caregiver's depression. At the same time, family support significantly influenced lower level of the primary caregiver's depression. While, in the relationship between the symptoms of dementia elderly and the primary caregiver's depression, family support has a moderation effect by important protection factor. Conclusions: From these findings, the necessities to provide the care service for dementia elderly to help improve symptoms of dementia as well as the policy and service to manage the mental health of the family as primary caregiver were suggested. Also, the necessities to provide the family therapy program to improve the relationship with family members were suggested.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.73-86
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of plantar flexor on muscle fatigue and endurance when two different sport tapes are applied. Design: Cross-sectional design. Methods: Fifty-one healthy adults were randomly assigned to dynamic taping group (n=17), kinesio taping group (n=17), and control group (n=17). The dynamic taping group used the dynamic tape. The kinesio tape group used the kinesio tape, and the control group doesn't used tape. Every group performed heel rise test and sEMG for every during pre-test and post-test. To evaluate plantar flexor endurance, the number of times was measured during the heel rise test. Results: The number of heel rises increased significantly in the post-test in dynamic taping group compared to the pre-test, and In comparison between groups, the number of heel rises significantly increased in dynamic taping group compared to kinesio taping group and control group. PEF value was significantly increased in the post-test compared to the pre-test in dynamic taping group, and there was a significant difference between the three groups according to the taping application. Conclusion: The results of this study confirmed that dynamic taping was effective in musclular fatigue and endurance on plantar flexor in healthy adults. Based on these results, it is suggested that the application of dynamic tape can be suggested as one of the intervention methods for muscle endurance and muscle fatigue.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.75-93
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• 2023

Objectives We aimed to analyze the registration status of interventional clinical trials in children and adolescents with chronic cough. Methods All interventional clinical trials registered up to 3 July, 2023 on the international clinical trial registry platform (ICTRP) of the World Health Organization (WHO) were analyzed. Information was extracted including study design, interventions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and outcome indicators. Results A total of 18 interventional clinical trials were analyzed. For study design, multicentre trials, randomized allocation, parallel group design and phase 4 trials were the most frequently reported. Blinding was used in 44.4% and informed consents were obtained from 61.1%. For intervention, drugs were used in 61.1%, using placebo control group in 27.8%. Quality of life questionnaires were most frequently reported in 50% as the primary outcome, and adverse events were the most as the secondary outcome. In most cases, the assessment timepoints were after two weeks. Conclusions Based on the characteristics of clinical trial design analyzed in this study, it is necessary to design traditional Korean medicine clinical trials with improved quality and accuracy of information.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.109-119
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• 2023

PURPOSE: The definition and scope of biofeedback are broad and lack a clear framework. Therefore, efforts are needed to clearly understand the exact range and definition of biofeedback based on the research and development conducted to date. Thus, the purpose of this study was to arrive at the definition and scope of biofeedback through a literature review and analysis of its application methods. METHODS: This study is a systematic literature review conducted to understand the various types and effects of biofeedback. International databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed were used. Domestic databases utilized for keyword searches included the Research Information Sharing Service (RISS) and the National Digital Science Library (NDSL). Quality assessment of the selected studies in the selection process was done using the Cochrane risk of bias, and the research was analyzed according to the population, intervention, control, and outcomes (PICO) format. RESULTS: Studies conducted between 2019 and 2021 were selected, with 4 papers falling under physiological classifications and 7 under biomechanical classifications. The quality assessment results showed that random sequence generation, allocation concealment, performance bias, and reporting bias were unclear. Detection bias was moderate, and attrition bias and other biases were low. Out of the 11 papers, 9 dealt with physical function outcomes, 5 with daily life activities, and 3 with mental functions. CONCLUSION: Physiological biofeedback tended to influence psychological factors more than physical functions, while biomechanical biofeedback tended to have a positive impact on physical functions.

• 중환자간호학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.87-98
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• 2023

Purpose : This descriptive survey investigated the effects of clinical nurses' critical reflection competency, professional pride, and person-centered care practices on patient safety management activities. Methods : The participants were 183 clinical nurses working at a tertiary hospital in South Korea. The questionnaires consisted of the Critical Reflection Competency Scale for Clinical Nurses Professional Pride the Person-Centered Nursing Assessment Tool and Patient Safety Management Activities. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Tukey's HSD, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression using SPSS 29.0. Results : The mean score for patient safety management activities was 4.65±0.34 out of 5. There were significant differences in patient safety management activities according to age (F=3.90, p =.010), education level (t=-2.56, p =.013), total work experience (F=3.87, p =.010), and the number of healthcare accreditation system experiences (F=5.22, p =.006). Patient safety management activities were positively correlated with critical reflection competency (r=.337, p <.001), professional pride (r=.271, p <.001), and person-centered care practices (r=.399, p <.001). The results indicated that person-centered care practices affected patient safety management activities (𝛽=.358, p <.001) with the explanatory power of 22.5%. Conclusion : To improve clinical nurses' patient safety management activities, it is necessary to develop participatory educational programs that can integrate skills and attitudes based on conceptual knowledge of person-centered care. Intervention studies are needed to test the effect of person-centered care on patient safety when applied in clinical practice.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.55-77
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• 2024

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the registration status and characteristics of clinical trials on herbal medicine (HM) and medication interventions for simple obesity in children and adolescents. Methods All interventional clinical trials registered in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform of the World Health Organization until December 12, 2024, were collected. The study design, interventions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and outcome measures were extracted. Results A total of 24 clinical trials (23 medications and 1 HM) were analyzed. The most common study designs were single-center, randomized controlled, parallel, and phase 2. Placebo controls were used in 87.5% of the studies, blinding was used in 79.1%, and quadruple blinding was the most common. Informed consent was obtained from 70.8% of the participants. Among the oral medications (66.6%), metformin was the most common (25%). Among the non-oral medications (29.1%), exenatide (Bydureon) was the most common intervention (42.8%). Body mass index was the most commonly reported primary outcome measure (79.1%), with most assessments performed at 6 months. Conclusions Based on the characteristics of the medication interventional clinical trial design analyzed in this study, additional high-quality multicenter traditional Korean medicine trials need to be designed in the future.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.238-250
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• 2011

지속적인 암환자 및 암 관련 의료비용 급증은 환자 개인의 고통 및 경제적 부담으로 작용할 뿐만아니라 사회적인 부담이 되고 있다. 이에 재가암 환자에 대한 통증관리 등의 서비스 제공은 의료 비용을 절감하는데 효과가 있을 것으로 여겨지고 있다. 따라서 재가암환자에 대한 적절한 의료 및 복지 서비스 등을 제공하기 위한 자료로 활용하고자 재가암환자관리사업 수혜자의 서비스 요구도에 대하여 각 보건소의 재가암환자관리사업 담당자가 재가암환자관리사업 수혜자 방문시 면접조사방법으로 조사하였고, 불충분응답자 15명을 제외한 661명을 최종 분석대상으로 하였다. 재가암환자의 서비스 요구도에 대한 요인분석 결과 5가지 영역으로 분류할 수 있었고, 요인별 신뢰도는 0.593~0.890이었다. 요구도의 순위는 사회적 지지, 정보 및 교육제공, 심리적 문제해결, 신체증상해결, 가사도움 순으로 조사되었다. 대상자를 암 치료 및 진행 정도에 따라 말기암 환자, 치료중인 암환자, 암 완치자로 분류하였을 때, 말기암환자의 요구도가 가장 높게 나타났으며, 사회적지지, 심리적 문제 해결, 정보 및 교육 순서로 요구도가 높았다. 나머지 그룹에서는 사회적지지, 정보 및 교육, 심리적 문제 해결 순으로 말기 암환자와 차이를 보였다. 뿐만 아니라, 연령별, 거주 지역별, 종교 유무에 따른 서비스 요구도에 차이가 관찰되었고, 이를 바탕으로 현재 제공되고 있는 재가암환자관리의 효율적인 추진을 위해 대상자 분류, 연령별 및 거주 지역별 특성에 따른 서비스가 제공될 수 있도록 해야 할 것이다.