• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2012

Diseases of cranial nerves are one of the most difficult illnesses to be treated because of the fact that diseases are hardly detected in early stage. As the nation is becoming an aging society, there is an increasing number of the patient who has diseases of cranial nerves. So a lot of healthcare facilities is in the middle of having a preparation for medical center providing adequate medical service to the patient suffering from diseases of cranial nerves. However, it is extremely difficult to define what the specialized medical center is. It is necessary to give an architectural suggestion of the specialized medical center in response to the proposal of healthcare system for successful operation. Therefore this study aims to suggest the composition and the area of the medical center on neuroscience.

• 대한근전도전기진단의학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2018

Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) mainly affects thinly myelinated $A{\delta}$-fibers and unmyelinated C-fibers presented with neuropathic pain like burning feet or numbness. Many conditions are known as a causes of SFN, metabolic derangement, especially glucose intolerance, is the most frequent cause of SFN. It has been hard to diagnose SFN because there has been lack of specialized test for small nerve fiber. Quantification of intraepidermal nerve fiber density using skin biopsy is promising method to diagnose SFN. A skin biopsy also could give helps to research pathophysiology of SFN by specialized stain method.

• 아동학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.209-227
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• 2007

A structured questionnaire was distributed to families using some of the ten specialized caring facilities throughout Gyeongbuk Province. Of the 294 responses, 242 were usable. Results showed that (1) facilities were most used by families of children with autism (31.3%) and by families with severely handicapped children (96.3%). (2) Suggestions for improving facilities, included physical-, performance-, and language-therapies (60%) and teachers with expertise in special education (47.8%).(3) More than half of the respondents were satisfied with the degree of care. (4) Satisfaction with degree of caring services varied with academic background of mothers, mothers' job status, degree of child's disability, length of usage, average expenditure for hospital visits, and burden to the family.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.4954-4961
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• 2010

본 배경 : 병원들과 병상 수들의 과잉공급과 의료시장 개방으로 인해 병원들 사이의 경쟁이 매우 심화되고 있다. 더 많은 환자 유치를 위해 환자들이 선호하는 특화서비스에 대해 조사하게 되었다. 방법 : 환자만족도를 조사하기 위해 약 20개 항목의 설문지를 개발하여 병원들 방문한 외래 환자 297명과 입원환자 302명을 조사하였으며 Excel과 SPSS를 이용하여 기술통계와 회귀분석을 하였다. 결과 : 환자의 충성도와 특화된 병원서비스의 관련성이 지인에게 이 병원 이용을 추천하겠다와 관련이 있으며 1) FHR사용과 지속적인 치료 및 관리를 위한 도우미는 외래환자와 PHR사용에서 양의 관련성을 가지고 있었고 FHR은 외래환자에서 양의 관련성을 갖고 있었다. 2) 병원의 재방문 : PHR사용자와 환자치료 도우미의 요구가 있었으며 TV사용료 지불은 부정적 관련성을 가지고 있었다. 결론 : FHR, PHR과 환자치료 도우미들은 환자의 충성도를 증가시키는데 매우 중요한 요인들이었다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권7호
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• pp.1146-1153
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• 2015

This study was conducted to assess the relationship between occurrence of gastric cancer and peptic ulcer, and the presence of H. pylori cagA gene and anti-CagA IgG, and to estimate the value of these antibodies in detecting infection by cagA gene-positive H. pylori strains in Saudi patients. The study included 180 patients who were subjected to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Taif province and Western region of Saudi Arabia (60 gastric cancer, 60 peptic ulcer, and 60 with non-ulcer dyspepsia). Gastric biopsy specimens were obtained and tested for H. pylori infection by rapid urease test and culture. PCR was performed on the isolated strains and biopsy specimens for detection of the cagA gene. Blood samples were collected and tested for CagA IgG by ELISA. H. pylori infection was detected among 72.8% of patients. The cagA gene and anti-CagA IgG were found in 63.4% and 61.8% of H. pylori-infected patients, respectively. They were significantly (p < 0.01) higher in patients with gastric cancer and peptic ulcer compared with those with non-ulcer dyspepsia. Detection of the CagA IgG was 91.6% sensitive, 89.6% specific, and 90.8% accurate compared with detection of the cagA gene. Its positive and negative predictive values were 93.8% and 86%, respectively. The study showed a significant association between the presence of the cagA gene and gastric cancer and peptic ulcer disease, and between anti-CagA IgG and the cagA gene in Saudi patients. However, a further larger study is required to confirm this finding.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.3704-3714
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• 2013

일반병원과 특수 전문병원의 직무스트레스의 유형과 특성을 파악함으로써 각 병원별 특성에 맞는 스트레스 극복을 통해 안정된 직원관리와 완화프로그램의 방향을 제시하고자 하였다. 본 연구의 참여자는 일반병원종사자 109명, 특수 전문병원종사자 117명이 설문에 참여하였으며, 측정도구는 한국산업안전보건연구원에서 지난 2004년 정책연구사업의 일환으로 진행된 '한국인 직무 스트레스 측정 도구의 개발 및 표준화 연구'에 따른 한국형 직무스트레스요인 측정도구를 사용하였다. 본 연구결과 일반병원과 특수 전문병원간의 환경과 조직체계에 따른 서로 다르게 나타나는 스트레스의 특성이 파악되었으며 향후 이 연구 결과를 토대로 각 병원특성에 맞는 스트레스 극복 프로그램의 개발의 기초 자료로 활용되기 바란다.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.48-52
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• 2014

Purpose: Currently the substantial clinical benefits of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy (SLA) over conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (CLA) are equivocal. The aim of this study was to compare surgical outcomes between SLA and CLA in children with acute appendicitis. Methods: A single blind prospective randomized single center study was performed to compare the surgical outcomes of SLA and CLA. A total of 105 patients were randomized and various parameters were analyzed, 52 patients with SLA and 53 patients with CLA between July 2013 and March 2014. Patients with sonographically confirmed acute appendicitis were randomly assigned to receive either SLA or CLA. The outcome measurements were operating time, wound complication, and intraperitoneal morbidities, postoperative pain score and cosmetic result score. Results: Operating time is significantly longer in SLA ($70.4{\pm}26.7$ minutes vs. $58.0{\pm}23.4$ minutes; p=0.016). There were no significant differences in the postoperative wound complication rate and intraperitoneal morbidities between two groups. There were no significant differences in postoperative resting pain score ($6.6{\pm}2.5$ vs. $6.3{\pm}2.5$; p=0.317) and activity pain score ($6.9{\pm}2.4$ vs. $6.3{\pm}2.5$; p=0.189), and the cosmetic result score ($9.2{\pm}1.1$ vs. $9.1{\pm}1.4$; p=0.853). Conclusion: Although SLA would be a safe and feasible procedure in children, SLA could not demonstrate the clear benefit over CLA.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2021

Background: Neck pain is a major public health problem among sewing machine operators working in textile factories. Even though the textile industries are growing in number in Ethiopia, but there is a dearth of published studies on the prevalence of neck pain. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of neck pain among sewing machine operators of garment factories in Mekelle city. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was implemented among 297 sewing machine operators' working in garment factories in Mekelle city. A systematic random sampling technique was used. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 23. Finally, variables with 95% confidence interval (CI): p < 0.05 in the multivariate analysis were significantly declared. Results: Two hundred ninety-seven sewing machine operators were enrolled, with 98.7% response rates. In this study, the 12-month prevalence rate of neck pain was found to be 42.3% (95% CI: 36.6%-47.9%), and variables like such as break time [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 5.888, 95% CI: (2.775-12.493)], working hours per day [AOR: 6.495, 95% CI: (2.216-19.038)], static posture [AOR: 4.487, 95% CI (1.640-12.275)], and repetitive activity [AOR: 4.519, 95% CI:(2.057-9.924)] were associated with neck pain. Conclusion: In this study, neck pain is a major public health problem. Continuous work without break time, working greater than 8 hours per day, sitting in the same position for greater than 2 hours, and high repetitive activities were found significantly associated with neck pain. Owners and governmental bodies need to focus on developing preventive strategies and safety guidelines.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2018

Purpose: We have implemented a multi-disciplinary Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol to prevent individuals who sustained alcohol-related traumatic injuries. We therefore conducted this single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to assess its efficacy. Methods: All the enrolled patients (n=30) were randomized to either the SBIRT group or the control group. In the current RCT, the proportion of the patients who reduced the amount of alcohol consumption and those who received a specialized treatment served as primary outcome measures. Moreover, changes in a 3-item version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Consumption (AUDIT-C), Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-6) scores at 3 months from baseline served as secondary outcome measures. Results: At 3 months, the proportion of the patients who reduced the amount of alcohol consumption was significantly higher in the SBIRT group as compared with the control group (86.7% vs. 57.1%, p=0.02). Moreover, the proportion of the patients who received a specialized treatment was also significantly higher as compared with the control group (26.7% vs. 1.4%, p=0.01). Furthermore, there were significant differences in changes in the AUDIT, SDS and K-6 scores at 3 months from baseline between the two groups (p<0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, our results indicate that the SBIRT is effective in reducing hazardous and harmful levels of drinking, the degree of alcohol dependence and that of psychological distress in at-risk drinkers.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제79권6호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2018

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 흉부 전산화단층촬영(CT)에서 우연히 발견된 유방 병변의 임상적 중요성을 평가하고 유방 전문 진료 의뢰가 필요한 영상 소견을 제안하는 것이다. 대상과 방법: 2009년 5월부터 2014년 4월까지 촬영된 조영증강 흉부 CT 중에서 판독문에 '유방'이라는 단어가 포함된 검사를 후향적으로 검토하였다. 이 중 우연히 발견된 유방 병변으로 유방 초음파와 유방 촬영술을 한 뒤, 병리학적 확인이나 1년 이상의 추적 관찰을 받은 총 86명의 환자(모두 여성, 평균 연령, $48.9{\pm}12.6$세)를 대상으로 하였다. 흉부 CT에서 유방 병변의 크기, 위치, 모양, 경계 및 조영 증강을 포함한 영상 특징을 평가하였다. 다양한 CT 특징과 병리소견과의 연관성을 평가하고 여러 조합의 CT 특징의 진단 정확도를 평가하였다. 결과: 흉부 CT에서 우연히 발견된 유방 병변 중 악성 종양은 16.3%(14/86)였다. 악성 병변은 양성 병변에 비해 불규칙한 모양, 불분명한 경계, 높은 조영증강을 보였다. CT 특징의 조합 중 불분명한 경계와 높은 조영증강의 조합이 악성 병변을 예측하는데 가장 높은 정확도를 보였다(97.7%). 결론: 흉부 CT에서 우연히 발견된 유방 병변의 16.3%는 악성이었으며, 불분명한 경계와 높은 조영증강을 동시에 보일 경우 악성 가능성이 높으므로, 정확한 진단을 위해 유방 전문 진료 의뢰가 필요하다.