• 성인간호학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.594-605
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of psychosocial intervention on depression, hope and quality of life of home-based cancer patients. Methods: The study design was a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Data were collected from September 21 to November 13, 2009. The subjects consisted of 81 cancer patients randomly selected who were registered at four public health center in Daegu, Korea. The 39 subjects in the experimental group received a psychosocial intervention and the 42 subjects in the control group received the usual nursing care. The weekly psychosocial Intervention protocol was comprised of health education, stress management, coping skill training and support (60 min) for eight weeks. Data were analyzed by using the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. Results: Depression (F=23.303, p<.001) scores in the experimental group were significantly less than that of the control group. Further, hope (F=58.842, p<.001) and quality of life (F=31.515, p<.001) scores were significantly higher than those reported by the control group. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the psychosocial intervention was an effective intervention in decreasing depression and increasing hope and quality of life of home-based cancer patients.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.570-579
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• 2003

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to exam the effects of a short-term pulmonary program on lung function, exercise tolerance, and quality of life in chronic lung patients. Method: Randomized controlled pre-post test design was used. The outcome measures were forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1, % predicted), 6 min walking distance (6MWD), Borg score after 6MWD, and Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire (CRDQ). Experimental group performed the 4-week home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program composed of inspiratory muscle training, upper and lower extremity exercise, relaxation, and telephone visit. Patients in control group were only given education about self-management strategies. Thirty four patients with moderate-to-severe respiratory impairment were recruited, and 28 patients (19 in experiments, 15 in control) completed the study. Result: Significant improvements in lung function, exercise tolerance, and health related quality of life were found only in the experiment group. Conclusion: This study yielded evidence for the potential and beneficial effects of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in patients with moderate to severe chronic lung disease. The program could be adequately utilized for improvement of health related quality of life in chronic lung patients.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.50-63
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to develop and evaluate the effects of an empowerment program. Method: We developed an 8-week empowerment program to decrease cancer symptoms and increase self-efficacy, self-esteem, and empowerment. This program includes aspects concerning self-knowledge and management, self-help groups, self-advocacy, resource network, and laughter therapy. We evaluated the effects of this program on 32 home-based cancer patients (one group pretest-posttest design). The data collection was performed from August 22, 2011 to October 13, 2011. Data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. Result: There were significant differences in self-esteem derived from the empowerment program. However, there were no significant differences in cancer symptoms, self-efficacy, and empowerment after the program. Conclusion: More research, using a control group pretest-posttest design that considers an appropriate intervention duration, is needed to more accurately examine the effects of the program. We expect this intervention to improve the empowerment of home-based cancer patients.

• 한국노년학
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.271-284
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• 2021

이 연구는 한국형 커뮤니티 케어의 기초가 되는 서울시 찾아가는 동주민센터 방문건강관리 사업을 중심으로, 만성질환 유병상태에 따른 노인 방문건강관리 서비스 만족도 영향요인을 도출하고, 향후 효과적인 커뮤니티 케어 모형 개발을 위한 기초자료로 활용되고자 수행되었다. 이 연구는 찾아가는 동주민센터 3단계('17년 7월 ~ '18년 6월) 및 4단계('18년 7월 ~ '19년 6월)에 참여한 만 65세, 만 70세 노인을 모집단으로 하여, 자치구별 비례할당 방식으로 추출한 2,200명(3단계 24개구 1,100명, 4단계 25개구 1,100명)을 대상으로 가구방문 면접 조사를 실시하였다. 이후 불성실 응답 180건을 제외한 2,020명을 최종 분석대상에 포함하였다. 만성질환 유병상태를 기준으로 하위집단을 나누었고, 방문건강관리 서비스 만족도 영향요인을 도출하기 위하여 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과, 만성질환이 없는 노인들은 건강교육 및 상담 서비스를, 만성질환을 1개 가지고 있는 단일 만성질환 노인은 지역사회자원 연계서비스를, 만성질환을 2개 이상 가지고 있는 복합 만성질환 노인은 자신의 건강상태평가 및 지역사회자원 연계서비스를 제공받은 경우 서비스 만족도가 통계적으로 유의하게 높아지는 것을 확인하였다. 한편, 만성질환 유병상태와 상관없이 노인이 인식하고 있는 서비스 제공시간은 방문건강관리 서비스 만족도를 높이는 요인이었으며, 설명 이해도는 단일, 복합 만성질환자 모두에게 만족도를 높이는 요인이었다. 지역사회를 중심으로 한 방문건강관리 서비스는 현재 추진되고 있는 커뮤니티 케어의 핵심 요소이므로 향후 커뮤니티 케어의 지속성과 효과성을 증대하기 위하여, 노인의 만성질환 유병상태에 따른 지역사회 중심의 맞춤형 건강관리서비스가 제공되어야 하겠다. 다만, 보다 효과적인 서비스 제공을 위하여, 첫째, 국민건강보험공단이 보유하고 있는 대상자의 건강정보를 지자체로 공유하는 연계시스템 구축과 둘째, 방문건강관리 서비스의 질향상을 위한 방문간호사 역량강화 교육이 병행될 필요가 있다. 이 연구의 결과와 제언이 향후 커뮤니티케어의 성공적 정착을 위한 기초자료로 활용되기를 기대한다.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.63-76
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• 2005

Health is the most important factor in the Quality of life. Without appropriate treatment, dental caries could have serious effects on self-esteem, nutrition, and health of a person throughout his/her life. The purpose of this study was to investigate ways to develop a consumer information program that could help improve teens' oral health. To develop an effective information program, we surveyed 1) how teens feel about oral health information in the market, 2) how judiciously they use their information, and 3) how they actually apply the information to practice. On the other hand, we investigated relationships between dietary patterns and dental caries among middle school students. The results indicate a serious lack of oral health information for middle school students. Moreover, we found that the intake of vegetables, fruits and legumes prevents dental caries. Using these results, we developed a system for organizing and conveying the oral health information for teens.

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.263-277
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to investigate levels of self-esteem and related variables among the elderly. The data is from the Korea Welfare Panel Study conducted in 2007. The data was gathered from 2077 elderly, over 65 years old, and was analyzed by Step multiple regression analysis. The major results were as follows. First, the overall level of self-esteem was in the middle range, with an average of 28.18 points. Second, self-esteem levels showed significant differences in terms of gender, age, education level, health, spouse, health insurance, job, monthly household expenses, national pension, assets, home ownership, satisfaction with spouse, satisfaction with leisure, satisfaction with social network, economic services, medical services, and other services. Finally, Model 1 showed meaningful influences from gender, age, education level, health, spouse, and health insurance. Model 2 showed meaningful influences from education level, health, spouse, health insurance, job, and national pension. Models 3 and 4 showed meaningful influences from education level, health, job, satisfaction of spouse, satisfaction with leisure, and satisfaction with social network. In other words, the factors that had the most significant impact on self-esteem were satisfaction.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.81-93
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• 2014

This study was conducted to investigate nutrient consumption by Korean adults in various places. To accomplish this, we used the 1998-2009 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Subjects of this investigation were over 19 years and the study included 37,160 people. The meals were categorized as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks consumed at home, or while eating-out. Investigation of the rate of consumption at serving places based on daily meals and years showed that eating-out generally increased with time. The consumption of meals prepared at home was higher than that of meals consumed anyplace else in 1998, 2001, 2005, and 2007-2009. However, the rate of consumption of home meals decreased from 1998 to 2007-2009, while the rate of eating-out increased during this period. Annual nutrient intake according to serving places with respect to meals, energy, fat, and sodium were significantly lower in home meals than those consumed elsewhere in 2007-2009 relative to 1998. The sodium intake and energy distribution ratio of fat in meals consumed while eating-out increased significantly from 1998 to 2007-2009. The energy, fat and sodium intake and energy contribution ratio of fat consumed in meals at institutions was significantly higher in 2007-2009 than in 1998. Based on these results, additional research is required to develop guidelines for dietary life improvement at each serving place and to address education and policies for balanced nutrition intake.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2023

Objectives: To explore the impacts of home-based integrative Korean medicine program, on pain, quality of life (QOL), and satisfaction among elderly female residents with mobility impairment in rural areas during the period from August 2021 to November 2022. Methods: Five participants with mobility impairment in rural area were selected from Health Department of Public Health Center. We conducted an investigation into the variations in NRS (Numerical Rating Scale) scores, changes in quality of life (QOL), and levels of satisfaction resulting from a combination of acupuncture, counseling, and the provision of medical supplies. Results: Participants reported improvements in Overall pain and Quality of life. Satisfaction levels reported high. Conclusions: Home-based integrative Korean medicine program showed possibility of improvements for the elderly women with mobility impairment in rural areas in terms of pain, quality of life. In pursuit of improved management, it is advisable to contemplate the adoption of a fresh treatment approach.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.101-107
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• 1999

Background : In order to improve the quality of life of dying patients, they need to receive not only the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual care, but also systematic and continuous care to die with dignity. However, no adequate medical services are available for these terminal cancer patients. We studied their behavior patterns of health care utilization to understand more of their medical and social needs. Methods : We investigated 108 bereaved families through the telephone interview with structured questionnaires. They were randomly selected through the retrospective chart review of the terminal patients who passed away due to cancer. Results : Most of the terminal cancer patients received their care from proper medical services including admission to hospital (45.4%), outpatient clinic (22.2%), emergency room (16.7%), and oriental medicine (12.0%). But during the terminal phase of their illness, 32.4% of patients never received medical care including oriental medicine, and 28.7% received alterative natural care. 26 bereaved families (24.1%) pointed out the indifference of medical staff as a problem receiving proper hospital care, and 22 (20.4%) emphasized emotional strain of their helplessness with the patients' suffering as a problem of caring at home. Over 90% suggested availability of continuous care, hospice care, home care, and 24 hour telephone service to be improved. Conclusions : Due to various reasons, adequate medical care is not delivered to the terminal cancer patients in our present medical system. These problems can be approached with the establishment of proper education and medical delivery system. The role of comprehensive medical specialty cannot be overly emphasized to accomplish this most effectively.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1-14
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to analyze the health expenditures of the elderly by examinning 1) the level of the health expenditures by socio-demographic characteristics, and 2) the factors influencing the health expenditures of the elderly. The data were collected by individual interview, consisting of a sample of 258 elders living in Chungbuk province. Of them, 244 elders were used for the analysis. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, t-test, Anova, Tobit anlysis using SAS program. The results were as follows: there were significant differences in the health expenditures of the elderly by income, age, level of education, residential area, level of health condition, type of marriage, illness. The factors influencing the health expenditures of the elderly were income, residential area, and illness.