• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.182-188
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare ankle function between adults with and without Down syndrome (DS). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Ten adults with DS and 18 without participated in this study and underwent manual muscle test (MMT), range of motion (ROM) assessment, star excursion balance test (SEBT), and functional movement screen (FMS). The tests were demonstrated to increase their accuracy and the actual measurements were assessed after one or two demonstrations. To minimize the standby time and fatigue, the travelled distance and measuring order were adjusted. To remove the influence of shoes on the measurements, the shoes were taken off and only socks were worn. Results: Dorsal and plantar flexion MMTs of both ankles were significantly weaker and plantar flexion ROM of both ankles were significantly lower in adults with DS compared with those without (p<0.05). However, dorsal flexion ROM of both ankles were not significantly different between them. There were significant differences in distances measured in all the directions (anterior, anterolateral, lateral, posterolateral, posterior, posteromedial, medial, and anteromedial directions) of SEBT (p<0.05). Significant differences were also demonstrated in the scores of hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, and rotary stability among the seven items of FMS (p<0.05). Conclusions: To enhance the dynamic stability of adults with DS, it is necessary to improve ankle stability by strengthening the ankle dorsal and plantar flexors.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2017

Objective: This study aimed to identify the area with greatest effect using self-myofascial release technique (self-MFR) in the hamstring, suboccipital, and plantar regions. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Twenty-two adult subjects were evaluated for flexibility and hamstring pain threshold after self-MFR. Based on the superficial back line, the self-MFR application areas were the suboccipital region, hamstring, and plantar regions. Self-MFR was applied to each area using a wooden pole for a total of 4 minutes. Self-MFR was applied for 3 days at the same time of day, which was randomly assigned for each subject. Treatment was applied to one area each day. The sit and reach test (SRT), active range of motion (AROM), and passive ROM (PROM) were used to determine changes in flexibility, and an algometer was used to determine pain threshold. Pre/post-self-MFR effectiveness was tested using a paired t-test. Repeated measurement was used to compare self-MFR effects in the suboccipital, hamstring, and plantar regions. Results: When the self-MFR technique was applied to the 3 areas, the SRT showed significant improvement over baseline (p<0.05). Bilateral AROM and PROM showed significant improvements (p<0.05). When the self-MFR technique was applied to the hamstring, the semimembranosus showed a significant change in pain threshold (p<0.05). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that indirect application based on the Anatomy Trains could be effective for those who need to improve muscle flexibility. Moreover, self-MFR easily alleviates myofascial pain while maintaining flexibility, and can be performed at any time and place.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2017

Objective: To investigate the effect of performing three different bridge exercise conditions on the activities of four different muscles using surface electromyography (sEMG) in healthy young adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 20 healthy young adults (10 males, 10 females) voluntarily participated in this study. All subjects randomly performed three different bridge conditions as follows: general bridge exercise, isometric hip abduction (IHAB) with a blue Theraband (Hygenic Corp., USA), and isometric hip adduction (IHAD) with a Swiss ball (Hygenic Corp.). The muscle activities of bilateral erector spinae (ES), gluteus maximus (GM), biceps femoris (BF), and external oblique (EO) muscles during the bridge exercises were measured using sEMG. Subjects performed each of the three bridge conditions three times in random order and mean values were obtained. Results: For bilateral ES and BF, there was a significant increase in muscle activity in the IHAD condition compared to the general bridge and IHAB condition (p<0.05). For bilateral GM, there was a significant increase in muscle activity in the IHAB condition compared to the general bridge condition (p<0.05) and there was a significant increase in muscle activity in the IHAB condition compared to IHAD condition (p<0.05). For left EO, a significant increase was observed in the IHAD condition compared to the general bridge condition (p<0.05). Conclusions: ES and BF muscle activity increases were observed with hip adduction and increased GM activity was observed with hip abduction. These findings may be applicable within the clinical field for selective trunk and lower extremity muscle activation and advanced rehabilitation purposes.

• 한국사회정책
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.69-96
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• 2013

이 글에서는 북구 복지국가 모델이 경제적 인센티브와 윤리-규범의 문제로 인하여 장기적으로 지속가능하기 어렵다는 경제학적 논리를 비판적으로 검토하였다. 형평을 목적으로 하는 정치적 기획인 복지국가의 주된 경제적 기능은 위험에 대한 사회적 보호 즉 보험 기능이다. 복지국가는 사적 보험의 실패를 극복하여 인적자원과 혁신 투자를 촉진하는 효과를 가지지만, 기여와 분리된 조세 기반의 보편적 복지와 시장에서의 임금평등을 추구하는 복지국가는 잠재적으로 인센티브의 문제를 가질 수 있다. 그러나 스웨덴과 같은 북구 복지국가는 고용 중심의 제도 배열, 노동윤리와 급여규범 유지에 기여하는 제도 정책의 설계 운영, 격차 축소의 인센티브 메커니즘 형성, 교육에 대한 공적 투자와 사회보장과의 정합성 구축 등을 통해 이를 극복할 수 있었다. 북구 복지국가 모델은 인센티브-규범의 문제가 이론과 논리의 문제가 아니라 제도와 정책으로 대응가능한 현실의 문제를 보여주는 현실적 사례라고 할 수 있다.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.67-76
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• 2019

Purpose - The Korean child welfare services may have different feelings between providers and users. Few studies on the child welfare service quality have been conducted and research on the coorientation model of child welfare services are nonexistent. We compared the perceptions of Korean child welfare service providers and users in this study. It will have many applications in the service quality fields by applying a coorientation model. Research design, data, and methodology - In order to enhance user satisfaction with child welfare services, around 200 samples were carried out both in Busan and Kyungsangnamdo randomly. Seven point Likert scale was used in the questionnaire. Two measurements were made to evaluate the different positions on the part of child welfare service providers and users to assess their mutual orientation. Paired t-test verification was conducted for congruency analysis, and the verification of agreement and accuracy was analyzed by independent t-tests. Results - We empirically examined the differences between the providers and the users stance. The results are as follows. We have verified the statistical significance of the difference in perception between providers and users. We also confirmed a degree of agreement, a degree of congruency, a degree of accuracy and a degree of meta agreement in the study. In the Korean child welfare service quality, the coorientation model of process quality appeared in the form of semi-dissensus, the coorientation model of results quality were shown in the form of ignorances and the coorientation model of physical environment quality were investigated in the form of semi-dissensus. Conclusion - The study concluded that users need to understand more about the providers in order to enhance the coorientation model in process quality and physical environmental quality, and the providers need to persuade the users clearly about the positive factors. To enhance the coorientation model of the result quality, it can be misunderstood by guessing that the other party will positively evaluate it. Therefore, users believe that they need to talk more clearly to the provider about the results of the korean child welfare service quality to reduce misunderstandings and to understand each other about the resulting quality.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2002

In the 70s, facility called 'Sozialstation' was introduced in Germany, which is a supporting organisation for a systematic and efficient integrated health and social service system for the aged. As a theoretical approach, presented here could be a foundation for space planning for the development of an integrated health and social service system for the aged in Korea, this study examines design, concept, function, operation area and origin background etc. of the 'Sozialstation' through the case studies of space program.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2017

Objective: Computers and smartphones have become a necessity for modern people, and the use of these things in an inappropriate position has increased the number of people who complain about neck problems. The purpose of this study was to compare the changes of cervical angle, range of motion (ROM) and pain threshold according to the McKenzie stretching and dry cupping therapy. Design: Cross-over design. Methods: We included 12 male and 6 female college students in their twenties, and conducted a pre- and post-test to evaluate the changes of each variable after the application of the McKenzie stretching and dry cupping therapy. Results: Neither the cervical spine angle nor the turtle neck angle showed any change in both the McKenzie stretching and the dry cupping treatment. In the McKenzie stretching, the pain threshold decreased, and the ROM of the cervical spine increased in all directions but there was no significant difference. The pain threshold was increased in the dry cupping treatment, and the ROM of the cervical spine was significantly increased in all directions (p<0.05). Comparisons of the McKenzie stretching and cupping treatment showed that the cupping treatment produced significantly greater pain thresholds and improvements in ROM of the cervical spine than the McKenzie stretching technique (p<0.05). Conclusions: Cupping treatment is more effective in improving ROM of the cervical spine and pain thresholds than the McKenzie stretching technique. In the future, cupping treatment will be one of the treatment options for pain and ROM impairments of the cervical spine.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.261-283
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• 2004

본 연구에서는 퇴원한 정신분열병 환자와 가족에 대한 지역사회복지관에서의 단기가족교육 프로그램의 효과를 알아보기 위하여 전형적인 실험연구인 전-후 시험 통제집단설계를 이용하여 그 개입효과를 검증하였다. 본 연구의 결과, 지역사회복지관에서의 단기가족교육 프로그램이 정신분열병 환자 가족의 정신분열병에 대한 병적 지식, 가족의 정신분열병 환자에 대한 거부감과 불안 그리고 정신분열병 환자가 인지하는 가족의 정서적 지지에서 긍정적인 개입효과가 있는 것으로 검증되었다. 이러한 연구결과들을 볼 때, 지역사회복지관에서의 단기가족교육 프로그램이 정신분열병 환자의 치료와 재활 그리고 환자 가족의 안정에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 지역사회 자원으로서 적극 활용될 수 있을 것이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 전문 인력의 확보, 보다 다양한 프로그램 내용의 개발, 프로그램 종료 후의 가족모임에 대한 지원 등을 지속적인 연구와 함께 제안하였다.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.182-193
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• 2012

The percentage of senior citizens is increasing in Korea and it is expected to become an "aging society". Problems with the elderly are becoming a big concern, such as physical and mental illness, losing their jobs and having difficulties at home. But, the silver generation, as they are being known, has changed a lot these days. With the aid of medical developments, the elderly's lifespan has become longer, making them more independent and active. Senior Welfare Center's are places where the elderly can spend their golden years in comfort, meaningfully. Senior Welfare Center's these days provide many different programs, which naturally lead to an increase in elderly users. With the rise in welfare centers and users, research on the subject also grew. As this topic has only recently become an issue, there were not many spatial structure studies considering elderly movement. Therefore, there should be spatial structure research that considers older users space awareness and how it can be managed effectively. The goal of this study is to present basic resources for providing a comfortable senior welfare center for elders. This will be based on quantitative analysis derived from spatial structure research along with special construction characteristics based on the institution's general plan. As a research method, Senior Welfare Center's will be categorized into corridor type, hall type, and hybrid types which then be reproduced into a j-graph. Based on this, special structure characteristics and connection links will be comprehended. Then the connection link will be analyzed based on the space syntax result calculated from each type's integration, connectivity, control value, and intelligibility. The analysis result shows that Senior Welfare Center j-graph's average arrangement is hybrid>corridor>hall types. Those elders lacking awareness need easily perceivable spatial structure's and hall type's would be the best choice to increase their awareness as it has high articulation. However, hall type's would be difficult to construct with the size increase, so hybrid type would be the next logical solution. Space with relatively high articulation will need to be planned in hybrid type's where rest areas can be created within the halls in the Welfare Center in connection to its corridors.

• 디자인융복합연구
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.171-186
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• 2016

지속적인 노인인구의 증가와 고령화가 급속하게 진행되면서 지역 내 노인복지관은 지역주민의 다양한 욕구를 충족시키는 대표적인 서비스 공간으로 그 중요성이 높아지고 있다. 또한, 과거세대에 비해 높은 학력수준, 경제능력의 향상, 가치관과 라이프스타일이 변화됨에 따라 이전 세대와는 다르게 양질의 서비스를 추구하는 성향이 나타나고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 노인 연륜적 특성 지표인 라이프스타일 측정도구를 사용하여 노인의 라이프스타일 유형에 따른 노인복지관의 만족도를 분석하였다. 본 연구는 서울에 위치한 7곳의 노인복지관 이용자를 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 조사결과 첫째, 군집분석을 통해 라이프스타일 유형을 독립활동형, 보호활동형, 적극도전형, 소극도전형으로 분류하였다. 둘째, 노인의 라이프스타일에 따른 노인복지관의 전반적인 만족도는 보호활동형이 가장 높게 나타났으며 그 다음으로는 소극도전형, 적극도전형, 독립활동형의 순으로 나타났다. 셋째, 노인의 라이프스타일 유형별로 노인복지관의 공간특성이 만족도에 미치는 영향을 살펴본 결과 독립활동형과 소극도전형은 친밀성, 보호활동형은 쾌적성, 적극도전형은 편의성이 가장 영향력이 큰 것으로 조사되었다.