• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of A-Shi point acupuncture on the post-stroke hand edema. Methods : The subjects in this study were 8 patiens with post-stroke hand edema. The patients were treated with acupuncture on A-Shi point in hand. We treated them once a day, 7 days. The effectiveness was assessed by hand volumeter and mesuring tape. And Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to evaluate the effect. Results : A significant change was observed after 7 times acupuncture treatment. Both volume and circumference of hand were decreased after treatment. Conclusions : This study suggests that A-Shi point acupuncture is effective for reducing post-stroke hand edema, although further study would be necessary.

• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.2060-2064
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• 2020

Background: Recently, the kinesiology taping (KT) method was reported to be effective in improving walking ability in foot drop patients after stroke, but the clinical basis is still unclear. Objectives: The KT method was compared with ankle-foot orthotics (AFO) to investigate gait ability in foot drop patients after stroke. Design: Crossover study design. Methods: In this study, 11 stroke patients with foot drop participated. Walking ability of all subjects for both conditions (KT and AFO) was measured using the GAITRite system. The order of application of the two conditions was determined randomly by drawing lots. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare walking ability between the two conditions. The level of statistical significance was set at P<.05. Results: There were no significant differences between the KT and AFO methods in terms of velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length (P>.05, all). Conclusion: This study recommends KT as an alternative to the AFO, since KT provides evidence of preventing of foot drops and improving gait ability in stroke patient.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.234-238
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• 2016

목적: 최근 치과 영역에서 CAD-CAM (computer aided design-computer aided manufacturer) 시스템의 이용과 디자인 소프트웨어가 늘어남에 따라 쉽고 빠른 수복물의 디자인이 가능해졌다. 과거에는 치과 기공사의 wax up 기술의 숙련도에 따라 금관의 외형이 결정 되었으나, CAD-CAM 시스템에서는 디자인 소프트웨어에 대한 숙련도가 더 중요한 요인이 되어가고 있다. 이에 치과 기공사와 치과의사간의 결과물의 차이를 알아보고자 한다. 재료 및 방법: 대합치와 인접치가 양호한 환자의 하악 우측 제1대구치를 금관 지대치 형성 한 후 polyether로 인상채득 하였다. 인상재에 초경석고를 이용하여 모형을 제작 하였으며, Trios 구강내 스캐너를 이용하여 STL (stereolithography) 파일을 추출하였다. 3shape dental designer 상에서 5년 이상 경력의 치과 기공사 1명, 2년 이하 경력의 치과 기공사 3명, 4명의 보철과 1년차 전공의가 동일한 STL 파일을 이용하여 금관을 디자인 하였다. CAD-CAM 시스템 경력이 가장 오래된 기공사의 디자인을 기준으로 하여 치과 기공사 그룹 3명(group DT)과 1년차 전공의 그룹 4명(group RT) 의 금관 외형을 비교하였다. 디자인된 금관의 근원심폭, 협설폭, 높이, 교두간 거리, 대합치와의 접촉점의 수를 측정, 비교 하였다. 독립표본 t검정을 시행하여 그룹간의 차이를 비교하였고, 대합치와의 접촉점의 수는 Wilcoxon signed-rank test 를 이용하였다. 결과: 정규성 검정 결과 근원심폭, 협설폭, 높이, 교두간 거리는 정규분포를 보였다. Group DT와 group RT의 금관 디자인상에서 근원심폭, 협설폭, 높이, 교두간 거리에서 통계적으로 유의할만한 차이가 없었다. 대합치와의 접촉점 수는 정규분포를 보이지 않았으며, wilcoxon signed-rank test 결과 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결론: 금관의 외형의 크기에 있어서는 group DT와 group RT 사이에 통계학적으로 유의할만한 차이가 없었지만 수치화하기 어려운 금관의 해부학적 형태나 주변 치아와의 형태적 유사성 등은 차이가 있었다. 디자인 소프트웨어에 대한 숙련도가 높아진다면 각 술자가 가지고 있는 교합에 대한 개념을 더 구현하기 쉬울 것이다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 1994

This study was performed to determine the inter-rater reliability of manual tests of elbow, knee flexor, and ankle dorsiflexor muscle spasticity graded on the Modified Ashworth Scale. Two raters each independently graded the spasticity of 32 patients with intracranial lesions after moving the paretic limb passively through the available range of motion. The patients were asked to simultaneously squeeze therapeutic putty with their non-paretic hand for reinforcement. The ratings were compared by the Wilcoxon matched pairs signed-rank test and by the Kendall's coefficient of rank(tau) correlation. There was singificant correlation between two raters for spasticity at the elbow, knee flexor, and ankle dorsiflexor. The correlations of the two raters ranged from .6746 to .9308. The highest correlation was for the elbow with reinforcement and the lowest was for the knee without reinforcement. Poorer correlation was evident in the knee joint. The positive results of this study encourage the continued use of manual tests of muscle spasticity, using the Modified Ashworth Scale.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.17-26
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• 2009

Purpose: In this study, the effects of an alcohol education program for elderly persons with drinking problems and the effects of knowledge of the behavior associated with alcohol use by elderly individuals with drinking problems were evaluated. Method: A single-group repeated study was conducted to evaluate 19 elderly individuals with drinking problems who used the G-city Elderly Welfare Center, with more than eight points in AUDIT results. The changes in drinking knowledge and alcohol behavior following an alcohol education program were evaluated. The effectiveness of the program was analyzed by a Wilcoxon signed rank test. and the relationship between drinking knowledge and changes in alcohol behavior was measured by Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Results: The results indicated that drinking knowledge after conducting education increased significantly(Z=-3.826, p<.001), and that this increased knowledge resulted in significant changes in alcohol behavior(Z=-3.830, p<.001). There was a significantly positive relationship between drinking knowledge and changes in alcohol behavior(r=.464, p=0.013). Conclusion: Alcohol education programs effectively educate the elderly with drinking problems regarding alcohol, which influences their alcohol behavior.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.88-96
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• 2017

목적: 치과 임플란트 캐드 소프트웨어를 이용하여 맞춤형 지대주 디자인 시에 소요되는 시간과 반복학습의 관계를 평가하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 맞춤형 지대주 디자인은 3DS 캐드 소프트웨어와 EXO 캐드 소프트웨어를 사용하여 지정된 4개의 단계 순으로 시행되었고, 단계별로 3회 반복 측정하였다. 반복학습에 의한 학습효과는 학습곡선으로 나타냈고, 반복학습에 따른 디자인 시에 소요되는 총 시간과 단계별 소요되는 시간의 감소가 유의한지는 Friedman 검정과 사후검증(Wilcoxon signed rank test)으로 평가하였다. 디자인 시간과 군간의 차이는 반복 측정 이 요인 분석으로 평가하였다. 통계 분석은 SPSS 통계 소프트웨어를 사용하여 수행하였다(P < 0.05). 결과: 맞춤형 지대주 디자인의 반복학습은 횟수와 단계에 따라 유의한 차이를 나타냈다(P < 0.001). 디자인 시간에 따른 차이는 유의한 것으로 나타났으며(P < 0.001), 캐드 소프트웨어 간의 차이도 유의한 것으로 나타났다(P = 0.006). 결론: 캐드 소프트웨어의 반복학습은 디자인 시간을 단축하였고 디자인 평균시간은 3DS 캐드가 EXO 캐드에 비하여 더 적게 소요되었으나, 학습효과에 따른 학습률은 EXO 캐드가 3DS 캐드보다 좋은 결과를 보였다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.419-427
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of a workbook program on percieved stress levels, maternal role confidence and breastfeeding practices of mothers of premature infants. Method: This study employed a quasi-experimental non-equivalent pre-and-post test to compare the two groups. Data was collected from 32 subjects from March 10. to September 5, 2003 at an NICU located in S. city. In the sample, fifteen mothers were in the experimental group and seventeen were in the control group. A workbook program was provided twice during a period from two-three days after the baby's admission to one week after the first intervention. The instruments used were the PSS and self confidence scale. Data was analyzed by means of frequency, SD, $x^2-test$, Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney test, and the Wilcoxon signed rank test. Result: There was a significant difference in perceived stress levels between the experimental and control group (U=2.366, p=.018). There was not a significant difference in maternal role confidence between the two groups (U=1.002, p=.316). There was a significant difference in breastfeeding practice between the two groups ($x^2=4.910$, p=.035). Conclusion: It is concluded that a program using a workbook has a positive effect on decreasing the perceived stress level and increasing breastfeeding practice.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.198-210
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was to develop a health promotion program for marriage immigrant women and to evaluate its efficacy. Methods: The health promotion program was comprised of eight 100-minute weekly sessions. Each session included understanding of health responsibility, nutrition, physical activity, interpersonal relations, stress management, and self actualization. The research was conducted under the principles of nonequivalent control group pretest-post test design. The outcome variables were health promoting behavior, health status, acculturation, self efficacy, and perceived barrier. The participants were 15 immigrant women in the experimental group and 16 in the control group. Data was analyzed using ${\chi}^2$ test, Fisher's exact test, Mann Whitney U-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: There was a significant improvement in health promoting behaviors (U=-3.08, p=.002), left shoulder flexibility (U=-3.02, p=.003), right shoulder flexibility (U=-3.02, p=.003), low back flexibility (U=-3.37, p=.001), social health status (U=-3.38 p=.001) and subjective health status (U=-2.17 p=.030) in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: The health promotion program for marriage immigrant women was an effective intervention for improving health promoting behavior, physical health status, social health, and subjective health status. Therefore, the developed health promotion program needs to be applied to married immigrant women in other kinds nursing care settings in future research.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.122-130
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in vaccination status and awareness between influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in the elderly. Methods: This cross-sectional study was used with a questionnaire. Data were collected from 107 older people over 65 years registered at one community center in December, 2012. The data were analysed with Chi-square, Fisher's exact-test, Wilcoxon Signed rank sum test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskall-Wallis test. Results: There were significant differences in the experiences of vaccination and reason for unvaccination by vaccine types. The mean scores for awareness of vaccination were 1.81 (range 0~3) in influenza and 1.50 in pneumococcus (range 0~3). There was a significant difference in awareness by vaccine types (Z=6.12, p<.001). There was a positive association between influenza and pneumococcal vaccination awareness (rho=.236, p=.014). Conclusion: This study showed different vaccination status and awareness in vaccine types. It is necessary to consider vaccination status and awareness by vaccine types of the target population in the education program related to vaccination.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2011

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of action-observation training on arm function in people with stroke. Fourteen chronic stroke patients participated in action-observation training. Initially, they were asked to watch video that illustrated arm actions used in daily activities; this was followed by repetitive practice of the observed actions for 3 times a week for 3 weeks. Each training session lasted 30 min. All subject participated 12 training session on 9 consecutive training days. For the evaluation of the clinical status of standard functional scales, Wolf motor function test was carried out at before and after the training and at 2 weeks after the training. Friedman test and Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to analyze the results of the clinical test. There was a significant improvement in the upper arm functions after the 3-week action-observation training, as compared to that before training. The improvement was sustained even at two weeks after the training. This result suggest that action observation training has a positive additional impact on recovery of stroke-induced motor dysfunctions through the action observation-action execution matching system, which includes in the mirror neuron system.