• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2019

Comorbidity isthe simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient. As part of a larger research study, the aims of this study were to explore comorbid conditions in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and to compare the comorbidity across different demographic groups, and to determine what comorbid health problems coexisted in the patients with hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI). The average number of comorbid conditions was 6.4 with range from 0-20 in the ICU patients. African American patients had significantly more comorbid health problems than other race/ethnicity groups. Asian and Hispanic female patients showed higher comorbidity than male patients across age. The patients with HAPIs had significantly more comorbid health problems than the patients without HAPIs -- the average numbers were almost two-fold. We found comorbid health problems that existed with HAPI in ICU patients. 'Other diseases of lung' and 'Disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance' were most frequently coexisting health problems in the ICU patients with HAPI. Exploratory plots are helpful to discover patterns or hypotheses relevant to clinical management in critical care. Inclusion of patients' comorbid health problems to ICU HAPI risk assessment may be helpful. Identification of patients at a high risk for the development of HAPI and the early preventative interventions can help reduce length of stay as well as costly complications.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.128-133
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• 2015

Background: To investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and comorbid health problems, including depression/anxiety disorder, insomnia/sleep disorder, fatigue, and injury by accident, and to determine whether certain physical and psychological factors reduce comorbid health problems. Methods: In total, 29,711 employees were selected from respondents of the Third Korean Working Conditions Survey and categorized into two groups: Musculoskeletal Complaints or Musculoskeletal Sickness Absence. Four self-reported health indicators (overall fatigue, depression/anxiety, insomnia/sleep disorder, and injury by accident) were selected as outcomes, based on their high prevalence in Korea. We used multiple logistic regression analysis to determine the relationship between comorbid health problems, musculoskeletal complaints, and sickness absence. Results: The prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints and musculoskeletal sickness absence due to muscular pain was 32.26% and 0.59%, respectively. Compared to the reference group, depression/anxiety disorder and overall fatigue were 5.2-6.1 times more prevalent in the Musculoskeletal Complaints Group and insomnia/sleep disorder and injury by accident were 7.6-11.0 times more prevalent in the Sickness Absence Group. When adjusted for individual and work-related physical factors, prevalence of all four comorbid health problems were slightly decreased in both groups. Conclusion: Increases in overall fatigue and depression/anxiety disorder were observed in the Musculoskeletal Complaints Group, while increases in insomnia/sleep disorder and injury by accident were observed in the Sickness Absence Group. For management of musculoskeletal complaints and sickness absence in the workplace, differences in health problems between employees with musculoskeletal complaints and those with sickness absence as well as the physical and psychological risk factors should be considered.

• International Journal of Human Ecology
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.49-63
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• 2010

The current study examined the effects of socio-demographic characteristics and peer relations on the emotional, behavioral, and comorbid disorder symptoms among low-low-SES children, using the Young Lives Survey: an International Study of Childhood Poverty: Round 1, 2002. Participants were 1,000 8-year-old children (502 boys and 498 girls) from low-low-SES families. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, t-tests, post hoc test (Scheffe's method), correlations, and multiple logistic regression analyses according to the analysis strategy. There was a moderate correlation between selected socio-demographic variables and emotional/behavioral disorder symptoms, and the caregiver's marital status, child's health compared to others, child's work status corresponded to significant differences in their emotional/behavior levels. Regarding the logistic regression analysis, in addition to the effects of socio-demographic variables reflecting the characteristics of less-developed countries, marital status, child's working status, and conflicts with peers proved to be detrimental to emotional, behavioral, or comorbid disorder symptoms in low-SES children, who have been lack quality parenting, social resources, and child human rights. Results indicated the need to develop health care services that would address those problems and appropriate intervention and prevention programs targeting children in low-income families. Moreover, careful assessment and intervention for child's health status, child's working status and peer relationship problems are suggested as possible strategies for helping children at risk of exhibiting further problematic behaviors.

• 중환자간호학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.62-74
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• 2020

Purpose : This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of mental health problems in patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods : This was a secondary analysis study using data from a multicenter prospective cohort of post-ICU patients. We analyzed data of 311 patients enrolled in the primary cohort study who responded to the mental health questionnaire three months after the discharge. Anxiety and depression were measured on the Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was measured on the Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale. Results : The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in patients at three months after ICU discharge were 25.7%, 17.4%, and 18.0%, respectively, and 7.7% of them experienced all three problems. Unemployment (OR=1.99, p=.033) and unplanned ICU admission (OR=2.28, p=.017) were risk factors for depression, while women gender (OR=2.34, p=.009), comorbid diseases (OR=2.88, p=.004), non-surgical ICUs (trauma ICU: OR=7.31, p=.002, medical ICU: OR=3.72, p=.007, neurological ICU: OR=2.95, p=.019) and delirium (OR=2.89, p=.009) were risk factors for PTSD. Conclusion : ICU nurses should proactively monitor risk factors for post-ICU mental health problems. In particular, guidelines on the detection and management of delirium in critically ill patients should be observed.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.37-47
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• 2023

This review article explores the psychological characteristics, comorbid mental disorders, and psychosocial assessments throughout the solid organ transplant journey, spanning the pre-transplant, peri-transplant, and post-transplant phases for transplant recipients. The psychological burden and anxiety in the pre-transplant phase are high for organ failure patients with complex physical difficulties who are deciding to undergo transplantation and are on the waiting list. The pre-transplant psychosocial evaluation covers various aspects, including the patient's readiness, awareness of, and commitment to transplant treatment, medical compliance, psychopathological conditions such as cognitive function and personality disorders, lifestyle factors, including substance abuse, as well as various psychosocial factors like social support. During the peri-transplant phase, mental health problems such as postoperative delirium should be carefully recognized and addressed. After transplantation, it is essential to assist patients in coping with the various stressful experiences they encounter, manage psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and improve treatment adherence and quality of life during long-term care for the transplanted organ. Managing psychiatric problems in post-transplant patients requires a deep understanding of immunosuppressant medications and a keen awareness of associated risks, including adverse effects and potential drug interactions. This comprehensive review emphasizes the significance of proactive mental health care and psychosocial evaluation, highlighting the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to enhance the quality of life and overall success of transplant patients throughout all phases of transplantation.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.12-20
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• 2020

목적: 본 연구는 일반 인구의 대표 표본에서 우울증의 발현과 심각도, 씹기 불편감 사이의 관계를 분석하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 전국 대표 표본(n = 8150)을 대상으로 하였으며, 씹기 불편감은 해당 문제에 관한 설문 조사에 응답한 사람들로 정의하였다. 우울증은 PHQ-9 설문 조사에서 총 점수가 10점 이상인 대상자로 정의하였다. 인구 통계, 사회적 경제적 특성 및 동반 질환에 관한 데이터를 포함하여 다중 로지스틱 회귀 분석을 수행하고 분석하였다. 결과: 한국인의 경우 씹기 불편감이 없는 사람(10.2%)보다 씹기 불편감이 있는 사람(17.2%)에서 우울증의 유병률이 유의하게 더 높았다. 다변량 로지스틱 회귀 분석에서 우울증의 존재는 CP와 유의하게 관련 있었다(adjusted odd ratio [aOR]: 1.90, P < 0.001). 씹기 불편감의 위험은 우울증의 심각도가 증가함에 따라 증가하였다: 중증 우울증(OR: 2.62, P < 0.001), 중등도 우울증(OR: 2.19, P < 0.001). 결론: 중증 우울증을 보이는 개인에서 우울증의 공존여부가 씹기 불편감과 상당히 연관되었다. 씹기 불편감 환자 치료에 있어 우울증의 선별검사가 고려되어야 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.58-69
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• 2017

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent, impairing, and comorbid disorder that persists into adulthood. ADHD should be diagnosed in the same manner as other common adult mental health disorders. The three most important components in the comprehensive evaluation of patients with ADHD are the clinical interview, medical examination, and completion and scoring of behavior rating scales. The diagnostic evaluation of ADHD should include questions about the symptoms, family history, prior evaluation and treatment of ADHD, as well as other problems including alcohol and drug use. Screening interviews or rating scales, as well as interviews, should be used. When it is feasible, clinicians may wish to supplement these components of the evaluation with the objective assessments of the ADHD symptoms, such as through psychological tests. These tests are not essential to reaching a diagnosis, however, or to treatment planning, but may yield further information about the presence and severity of cognitive impairments that could be associated with some cases of ADHD. As comorbidity is the rule rather than the exception, clinicians should carefully screen for comorbid disorders as part of a comprehensive assessment of ADHD. To receive a diagnosis of ADHD, the person must be experiencing significant distress or impairment in his or her daily functioning, and must not meet the criteria for other mental disorders which might better account for the observed symptoms, such as mental retardation, autism or other pervasive developmental disorders, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. This report aims to suggest practice guidelines for the assessment and diagnosis of children, adolescents and adults with ADHD in Korea.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.24-29
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• 2014

Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the associations between physical disorders and prevalent/incident suicidal ideation in a community dwelling older population aged 65 years or over. Methods : 1204 people aged 65 years or over evaluated at baseline. Suicidal ideation was identified using the questions from the community version of the Geriatric Mental State Schedule ("GMS B3"). Reported physical disorders covering 11 common and generally chronic health problems were ascertained. Covariates included were depression, age, gender, years of education, accommodation status, past occupation, and current occupation. Of 1066 without suicidal ideation at baseline, 805 (76%) were followed 2 years later, and incident suicidal ideation was evaluated. Results : Prevalent suicidal ideation was significantly associated with 4 of 11 physical disorders: eyesight problems, persistent cough, heart disease and paralysis or weakness in one leg or arm. Incident suicidal ideation was associated with 3 physical disorders: asthma, high blood pressure and paralysis or weakness in one leg or arm. Both prevalent and incident suicidal ideation were significantly associated with increased number of physical disorders. Conclusions : Certain physical disorders were comorbid and precipitating factors of suicidal ideation in elders. And appropriate intervention and treatment of physical disorders might prevent suicidal ideation in elderly.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.227-236
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• 1998

목 적： 본 연구는 소아 청소년에서 증가추세에 있는 진단 중의 하나인 품행장애의 임상특성을 파악하고자 시행되었다. 방 법：연구대상은 1993년 3월 1일부터 1998년 9월 30일까지 서울대학병원 소아정신과 병동에 입원하였던 소아 청소년 중에서 품행장애로 진단받은 45명(남 30명, 여 15명)이었다. 진단기준은 DSM-IV에 의거하였고, 환자기록지 검토를 통해 사회인구학적 특성, 주증상, 공존 정신병리, 발달력, 부모의 정신병리, 다면적 인성검사 척도, 지능지수, 퇴원후 추후치료 등을 조사하였다. 결 과：1) 대상군의 남녀비율은 2：1이었으며, 입원당시 평균연령은 $12.8{\pm}2.4$세였다. 남아는 $12.2{\pm}2.3$세, 여아는 $14.1{\pm}2.1$세로 남아의 입원당시 연령이 의미있게 낮았다(p<.05). 2) 발병시 10세 이전의 아동은 19명(42.2%)이었고, 청소년기 발병 유형은 26명(57.8%)이었다. 그 중남아는 $9.8{\pm}2.9$세, 여아는 $11.7{\pm}2.9$세로 남아의 발병시 연령이 의미있게 빨랐다(p<.05). 3) 입원시 주증상은 DSM-Ⅳ의 4가지 증상 범주 중에서'규칙의 심각한 위반'에 해당되었던 대상군이 35명(77.8%)으로 가장 많았고, 단일 증상으로는'가출'이 26명(48.9%)으로 가장 많았다. 4) 공존 정신병리는 물질 남용이 19명(42.2%)으로 가장 많았고, 주의력결핍/과잉운동장애가 16명(35.6%), 우울증 9명(20.0%), 틱 장애 5명(11.1%), 양극성장애 2명(4.4%) 순이었다. 5) 개인별로 다면적 인성검사 척도에서 가장 높은 점수 척도 2가지를 알아본 결과, 4번(Pd) 척도, 9번(Ma) 척도가 가장 높게 나타났다. 지능지수는 평균 $100.0{\pm}15.1$이었고, 여아($107.2{\pm}14.1$)가 남아($96.7{\pm}14.5$)보다 높았다(p<.05). 6) 퇴원 후 외래방문 횟수는 4회 이내가 15명(33.3%)으로 가장 많았다. 결 론：이상의 결과로 볼 때, 대상군의 여러 특성은 이전의 연구결과와 유사하였다. 주증상은'규칙의 심각한 위반'이 가장 많아 비교적 경미한 수준이었다. 상당수는 복합정신병리를 가지고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 퇴원후 외래치료는 지속적으로 이루어지지 않는 점이 이들 환아의 치료시 어려움 중의 하나이다.