• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.178-190
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• 2003

연구배경 : 효율적인 결핵관리체계를 위해, 보건복지부는 2000년 6월 1일부터 결핵정보관리보고서에 의한 새로운 국가결핵감시체계를 출범시키게 되었다. 보건소의 결핵환자에 대한 결핵감시체계는 이미 1962년부터 운영 중에 있었으므로 이번의 감시체계는 민간의료부문의 결핵 환자들을 비로소 국가결핵감시체계에 포함시켰다는데 의미가 있다. 의사들의 일상적인 신고에 의한 결핵규모의 정확한 파악을 위해서는, 결핵정보관리보고서의 정확한 작성과 성실한 신고가 필수조건이다. 본 연구는 서울소재 한 민간종합병원에서 관할보건소로 신고된 결핵정보관리보고서가 얼마나 정확하게 기재되어 있으며 향후 개선할 점이 없는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2000년 8월 1일부터 2001년 1월 31일까지 6개월간 삼성서울병원에서 관할보건소로 신고된 291명의 성인 폐결핵 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. 결핵정보관리보고서 항목인 인적사항, 과거 치료력, 검사결과, 질병코드 및 환자치료 사항을, 의무기록 및 병원 전산화 시스템의 컴퓨터에 저장되어 있는 검사 기록들과 비교하여 얼마나 정확한가를 알아보았다. 결 과 : 291명의 성인 결핵 환자는 폐결핵 222명, 폐외 결핵이 69명이었다. 성별은 남자 164명(56%), 여자가 127명(44%)였으며, 평균연령은 46세였다. 직업이 미기재된 경우가 132명(45%)이었다. 결핵과거 치료력은 83%, 치료기간은 93%, 과거 결핵치료 받은 횟수는 83%에서 보고서와 의무기록간에 일치하였다. 폐결핵 환자 222명 중 객담도말검사는 보고서의 76%가 의무기록과 일치하였으나 배양검사는 23%만이 실제 검사기록과 일치하였다. 객담배양 미검 표기 198명 중, 실제 객담 배양 미검은 43명(21.7%)이었다. 폐외 결핵환자 진단에 이용되었던 객담이외의 검체 도말검사는 54%, 배양 검사48%, 조직검사는 68%, 그리고, PCR 등의 기타검사는 67%에서 실제 검사결과와 일치하였다. 질병코드는 A15에서 A19의 3단계 분류를 적용했을 때는 85%, A15.0에서 A19.9의 4단계 분류에서는 66%가 의무기록과 일치하였다. 환자구분에서 신환으로 보고된 246명 중 실제 신환이었던 경우는 217명(88%)였으며, 나머지는 재발 13명, 치료실패자 2명, 중단 후 재등록 1명, 전입 12명 및 기타 1명으로 판명되었다. 재발로 신고된 23명 중 실제 재발은 18명(78%)으로 보고서 내용과 실제 의무기록 간에 조금씩 차이가 있었다. 치료시작 또는 진단일자는 264명(91%)이 일치하였으며, 보고서에는 HREZ 처방이 204명이었지만, 의무기록에는 HREZ 처방이 172명(84.3%)이었으며, 나머지는 HRE 9명(4.4%), 기타 처방 21명(10.3%)이었으며, HRE 처방으로 보고된 34명 중 실제 HRE 처방은 19명(55.9%)이었다. 결 론 : 우리나라의 효율적인 결핵관리를 위해서는 민간의료기관에서 작성되는 결핵정보관리보고서의 정확한 기재와 성실한 작성이 중요하며, 결핵과거치료력, 객담 배양 검사 항목 등의 보완과 민간부문 결핵환자들에 추후 관리하는 제도마련도 고안되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.431-436
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• 2009

Background: In order to access the role of ballooning in patients with post-tuberculosis bronchial stenosis (PTBS), medical records of patients who underwent the procedure were reviewed. Methods: Twenty-nine PTBS patients underwent balloon dilatation between May 1999 and November 2000 at Samsung Medical Center. The median age was 28 (range 16~62 year) and most patients were female (n=27, 93%). The mean number of ballooning procedures was 2.4 (range 1~8) and the interval between ballooning procedures was 76.2$\pm$69.7 days. Results: In general, the $FEV_1$ was improved after ballooning (from 66.2.$\pm$11.9% predicted to 73.5$\pm$13.0% predicted, p=0.0004). Among 29 patients who underwent ballooning, a clinically successful outcome was observed in 16 patients (55%). Comparison between the successful and unsuccessful groups showed that favorable factors for a successful outcome were a higher pre-9ballooning $FEV_1$ (71.1$\pm$8.1 vs. 60.2$\pm$13.3% predicted), higher post-9ballooning $FEV_1$ (89.2$\pm$7.8 vs. 63.4$\pm$9.2% predicted) and absence of left upper lobe collapse. The clinical outcome was unsuccessful in all eight patients with a pre-9ballooning $FEV_1$ $\leq$57% of predicted or with complete left upper lobe collapse. Conclusion: In conclusion, ballooning appears to be helpful in patients with PTBS, especially when the pre-ballooning $FEV_1$ >57% of predicted and there is no complete left upper lobe lung collapse.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제82권4호
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• pp.319-327
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• 2019

Background: Radial probe endobronchial ultrasound (R-EBUS), is effective for tissue diagnosis of lung lesions. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of R-EBUS both a guide-sheath and fluoroscopy and identified factors associated with accurate diagnosis. The feasibility of molecular and genetic testing, using specimens obtained by R-EBUS, was also investigated. Methods: The study retrospectively reviewed 211 patients undergoing R-EBUS without a guide-sheath and fluoroscopy, June 2016-May 2017. After excluding 27 patients of which the target lesion was not reached, 184 were finally included. Multivariate logistic regression was used, to identify factors associated with accurate diagnosis. Results: Among 184 patients, R-EBUS-guided biopsy diagnosed malignancy in 109 patients (59%). The remaining 75 patients (41%) with non-malignant results underwent additional work-ups, and 34 were diagnosed with malignancy. Based on final diagnosis, diagnostic accuracy was 80% (136/170), and sensitivity and specificity for malignancy were 76% (109/143) and 100% (27/27), respectively. In multivariate analysis, peripheral location (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.925; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.203-12.811; p=0.023), and central position of the probe (aOR, 2.435; 95% CI, 1.424-7.013; p=0.035), were associated with accurate diagnosis of malignancy. Molecular and genetic analyses were successful, in all but one case, with inadequate specimens. Conclusion: R-EBUS-guided biopsy without equipment, is effective for tissue diagnosis. Peripheral location and central position of the radial probe, were crucial for accurate diagnosis. Performance of molecular and genetic testing, using samples obtained by R-EBUS, was satisfactory.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.183-197
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• 2020

Purpose: In this study, the researchers closely investigated the psychosocial problems faced by terminal cancer patients and their family members in hospice palliative care units. Methods: The investigators conducted four sessions of art therapy intervention programs for the terminal cancer patients and their family members, carried out in-depth interviews about the influence of the cancer experience on their family function and quality of life, and analyzed their experiences using grounded theory methodology. Results: After providing autonomous written informed consent, six pairs of terminally ill cancer patients and their family members, accounting for a total of 17 participants with the inclusion of additional family members who took part sporadically, took part in the art therapy intervention and interviews. The raw data, in the form of verbatim records, were analyzed according to the procedures of grounded theory (open, axial, and selective coding). Through these processes, a total of 154 concepts, 56 subcategories, and 13 categories were identified. Families were classified into four types according to their family function, quality of life, and attitude toward death. Though the art therapy intervention, patients and their family members experienced three stages over time. Conclusion: This research focused on essential aspects of the family relationships and the art therapy experiences of terminal cancer patients and their family members through an art therapy intervention in the context of hospice palliative care. Based on these observations, the researchers constructed a theoretical rationale for art therapy interventions delivered to patients and their family members in the process of hospice palliative care.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제52권11호
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• pp.678-685
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• 2014

The purpose of this article is reviewed the historical background and development of oral care devices in the ancient civilization. Through an evolutional process of oral care devices, the prevalence of periodontal diseases and dental caries has revealed decreasing tendency. Because of the changing the role of the toothbrush, the name of brush should be alter from toothbrush to oral brush. Recent we can apply toothbrush to tongue cleaner to diminish the oral breathe odor. Selection of the toothbrush for fittable for each and every person is the one of important point to maintain the oral hygiene. including check-up the oral hygiene status after toothbrush with disclosing solution. This review of literature suggest that the most important way to maintain the oral health shoul be included the selection of proper toothbrush for each person and confirmation of result of toothbrush in oral cavity after had learned tooth brush instruction from professional person.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.95-108
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was to investigate the correlation among body weight, body composition, delivery method, parity, weight gain during pregnancy and obesity before pregnancy of patients who received postpartum care in one oriental medicine hospital. Mothods: From September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2008, we included 34 postpartum patients who had body composition analysis when admission and discharge among 47 postpartum patients who were hospitalized and received postpartum care in $\bigcirc\bigcirc$ University $\bigcirc\bigcirc$ Hospital. We used SPSS 14.0 for window to test for statistical significance. Results: After postpartum care, body weight and BMI of mothers was significantly decreased and the weight loss was almost body water. Mothers who had cesarean section had relatively severe edema and mothers who had been overweight before pregnancy had high BMI, body fat and abdominal fat. After delivery, body fat percentage was increased highly and body weight retention lasted long in mothers who had gained over 12.5kg during pregnancy. Conclusion: Living habits including diet has a significant effect on weight change of mothers during early puerperium, therefore it is required to teach mothers about breast-feeding, diet, and exercise to help their weight return to normal.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.1070-1078
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a face-to-face self-management educational program on knowledge, self-care practice and kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) before kidney replacement therapy. Methods: This study employed a nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design. Data were collected from 61 patients with CKD visiting an outpatient department of nephrology in a university hospital in Seoul, South Korea. The experimental group (n=31) took the pre-test, then after 3 weeks, face-to-face education and individualized consultation (1st intervention), after a week of self-practice, the 1st post-test, followed by re-enforcement education and consultation (2nd intervention), and 4 weeks later, the 2nd post-test. The control group (n=30) took the pre-test and post-tests at 4 and 8 weeks. Results: Scores for knowledge of CKD and self-care practice over time improved significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group. Kidney function did not improve significantly in the experimental group. Conclusion: Health care providers can identify various and individualized needs, and provide effective education and consultation through face to face self-management for patients with chronic irreversible illnesses. Nurses can coordinate for these program by designing and providing systematic and effective education.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.161-164
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• 2018

The ingestion of corrosive substances often leads to severe morbidity and mortality. Acids produce coagulation necrosis with a lesser degree of penetration, whereas alkalis produce liquefactive necrosis with penetration. Acetic acid is a clear, colorless organic acid with a pungent, vinegar-like odor. The ingestion of highly concentrated acetic acid (glacial acetic acid) may cause a range of complications. On the other hand, perforation of the stomach is extremely rare but it has a high mortality rate. This paper reports a case of perforation of the stomach after the ingestion of glacial acetic acid with suicidal intent in an otherwise healthy 76-year-old woman.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제78권4호
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• pp.336-340
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• 2015

Background: Potentially harmful unplanned extubation (UE) may occur in patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of UE and its impact on clinical outcomes in patients with MV in a medical ICU (MICU). Methods: We retrospectively evaluated MICU data prospectively collected between December 2011 and May 2014. Results: A total of 468 patients were admitted to the MICU, of whom 450 were on MV. Of the patients on MV, 30 (6.7%) experienced UE; 13 (43.3%) required reintubation after UE, whereas 17 (56.7%) did not require reintubation. Patients who required reintubation had a significantly longer MV duration and ICU stay than did those not requiring reintubation ($19.4{\pm}15.1days$ vs. $5.9{\pm}5.9days$ days and $18.1{\pm}14.2days$ vs. $7.1{\pm}6.5days$, respectively; p<0.05). In addition, mortality rate was significantly higher among patients requiring reintubation than among those not requiring reintubation (54.5% vs. 5.9%; p=0.007). These two groups of patients exhibited no significant differences, within 2 hours after UE, in the fraction of inspired oxygen, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pH. Conclusion: Although reintubation may not always be required in patients with UE, it is associated with a poor outcome after UE.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제9권12호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2018

Purpose - The core objective of the research is to explore the quality of services provided by the Nigerian health care sector that lead to know the satisfaction levels of the consumers. Research design, data, and methodology - After a meticulous literature review, the researchers administered a two part questionnaire to know the service gaps and satisfaction levels of the customers. The research carried out with a sample of 400 respondents but received only 150 responses from the residents around Adamawa state. The collected data was edited, coded, and analyzed with the SPSS latest version with the descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Results - Majority of the respondents expressed their discontentment over the responsiveness of the service providers when compared to tangibility and reliability quality variables. There is no relationship between the quality variable tangibility and overall satisfaction. Related to the overall satisfaction, 42 percent of respondents have neutral perspective indicated that they are either satisfied or dissatisfied as against the 43.3 percent of dissatisfied customers. Conclusions - This research proffers invaluable information to the entire Nigerian health-care sector to review their existing delivery of services to improve patient satisfaction. This research is first of its kind concentrated to know the quality of health-care services and customers overall satisfaction in Nigeria.