• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.33-40
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• 2008

Purpose: This study was performed to analyze the trend of foot reflexology research in nursing in Korea. Method: Of studies published in nursing literature between January 1990 and August 2007. The 74 articles were analyzed according to the published year and journal, type of research and study design, subject, and the outcome variables of interventions. Result: Prevailing research designs were experimental research (nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design). Prevailing characteristics of subjects were patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hemodialysis, cancer and others disease (osteoarthritis, cerebral vascular accident, pneumoconiosis). The most frequently performed intervention was Foot-Reflexo-Massage (FRM). The most frequently used outcome variables were fatigue and sleep. The effect of foot reflexology was inconclusive. Conclusion: The finding suggests that a robust research design in foot reflexology research is needed to accumulate a strong scientific evidence and to adopt nursing intervention from the foot reflexology modalities. Meta analysis of foot reflexology research should be done to analyze and integrate the results of various studies.

• 한국독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국독성학회 2003년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.126-126
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• 2003

Welding fume (WF) induces pulmonary disease including pneumoconiosis. To investigate whether reactive oxygen species-induced oxidative DNA damage occurs during welding fume exposure and the upregulation of DNA repair mechanisms is accompanied, SPF SD rats were exposed to welding fumes with the concentrations of 65.6${\pm}$2.9 mg/㎥(low dose) and 116.8${\pm}$3.9 mg/㎥ (high dose) of total suspended particulate for 2 hrs per day in an inhalation chamber for a total of 2hrs, 15 or 30 days.(omitted)

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2021년도 봄 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.219-220
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• 2021

As the area where stone is used in buildings increases, the amount of stone processing increases, and the amount of dust generated in the processing process is increasing, but interest in this is insignificant. In addition, as a result of investigating the dust generated in the dry process, the proportion of SiO2 is about 70%, so there is a concern about the risk of pneumoconiosis caused by breathing. Therefore, it is judged that it is urgent to collect it at the source to prevent damage to workers and environmental pollution.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.875-885
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• 2023

This research delves into the evolving interplay between occupational diseases, work-related illnesses, and accidents in the construction industry, focusing on the past twenty years. One significant discovery is the 19-fold escalation in reported occupational diseases, prompting an examination of their root causes and connections to workplace environments. Frequently encountered work-related ailments include physically strenuous tasks, low back pain, and cerebrovascular issues, highlighting the need for robust prevention and management approaches. Predominantly, noise-induced hearing loss and pneumoconiosis are the most common occupational diseases. The study unveils notable correlations between specific work-related illnesses and accidents, indicating the necessity for bespoke safety measures. Additionally, a pronounced association between work-related illnesses and occupational diseases offers insights into underlying risk factors. Remarkably, the findings propose a bidirectional link between occupational diseases and accidents, challenging traditional beliefs about causality. These insights are pivotal for enhancing safety protocols, focusing on preventive measures, and foreseeing occupational diseases that may arise following accidents in the construction industry.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.795-806
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• 2023

Occupational lung diseases (OLD) are a group of preventable conditions caused by noxious inhalation exposure in the workplace. Workers in various industries are at a higher risk of developing OLD. Despite regulations contributing to a decreased incidence, OLD remain among the most frequently diagnosed work-related conditions, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. A multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) is necessary for a timely diagnosis. Imaging, particularly computed tomography, plays a central role in diagnosing OLD and excluding other inhalational lung diseases. OLD can be broadly classified into fibrotic and non-fibrotic forms. Imaging reflects variable degrees of inflammation and fibrosis involving the airways, parenchyma, and pleura. Common manifestations include classical pneumoconioses, chronic granulomatous diseases (CGD), and small and large airway diseases. Imaging is influenced by the type of inciting exposure. The findings of airway disease may be subtle or solely uncovered upon expiration. High-resolution chest CT, including expiratory-phase imaging, should be performed in all patients with suspected OLD. Radiologists should familiarize themselves with these imaging features to improve diagnostic accuracy.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.54-66
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• 2000

연구배경: 설문지를 이용한 삶의 질 평가를 통해 진폐증 및 만성 호흡기 환자의 삶의 질 및 생활 만족도를 향상시키기 위한 효과적인 치료 및 관리 방법을 찾는데 기초 자료로 쓰고자 삶의 질 설문지의 신뢰도와 타당도를 검증 하였다. 방 법: 3차 의료기관에 요양되어 입원중인 진폐증 환자 25명과 진폐 정밀검사를 받기 위해 1주일간 입원한 진폐증 유병자 38명등 총 63명을 대상으로 1999년 4월에서 8월 사이에 COOP charts, CRQ, PRQ 등 3종의 설문지를 이용해 조사하였고 그 결과를 다른 임상 지표와 비교하였다. 결 과: 설문지 문항의 내적 일치도를 보는 크론바하 계수는 CRQ에서 각 영역별로 0.63-0.89였고 PRQ는 0.77-0.81로 외국의 설문지를 번역해서 사용한 CRQ와 독자 개발한 PRQ 모두 내적 일치도에서 만족할 만한 신뢰도를 나타내었으며 기존에 사용되어 온 COOP charts의 점수와 CRQ. PRQ 간에는 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. CRQ의 호흡곤란 및 정서 항목과 PRQ의 호흡증상 및 정서상태는 같은 개념을 서로 다른 두 가지 방법으로 측정한 것인데 이들간의 상관 관계가 다른 개념들과의 상관 관계보다 높지는 않았다. CRQ의 호흡곤란 항목의 접수는 폐기능검사 성적과 유의한 상관관계를 나타냈으며 CRQ의 정서 항목은 동맥혈 가스분석의 산소분압 및 산소포화도와 유의한 연관성을 보였다. 한편 PRQ에서는 호흡증상과 사회활동 향목이 폐기능 검사 성적과 유의한 연관을 보여주었다. 산업재해보상보험법상 요양 유무에 따라 비교한 결과 요양군이 비요양군에 비해 임상적 지표가 더 불량했으며, CRQ의 호흡곤란 항목과 PRQ의 호흡 증상 및 사회활동 항목에서 각각 요양군이 비요양군에 비해 유의하게 낮은 접수를 보였다. 임상적으로 불안정한 환자와 안정한 환자군으로 구분하여 비교한 결과 폐기능검사 소견상 노력성 폐활량(FVC)과 최고기류속도(PEF)만이 임상적으로 불안정한 군에서 유의하게 낮았으며, 설문 결과에서 CRQ는 양군간에 유의한 차이를 찾을 수 없었으나, PRQ의 호흡증상 및 사회활동 영역 그리고 COOP charts에서 불안정군의 점수가 안정군에 비해 유의하게 낮았다. 결 론: 번역한 CRQ와 새로 개발한 PRQ가 모두 진폐증 환자의 삶의 질 측정에 사용될 수 있음을 보여주며 특히 PRQ는 임상지표만 가지고 구분할 수 없는 환자의 기능적 상태 및 주관적인 생활 만족도를 알아보는데 활용될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 진폐증 환자를 비롯한 만성 호흡기 환자에게 CRQ와 PRQ를 활용할 수 있도록 향후 지속적인 연구를 통해 설문지 검사의 신뢰도와 타당도를 검정하는 것이 필요하다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제71권6호
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• pp.431-437
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• 2011

Background: We tried to examine the small airway diseases which can be found early, in workers exposed to inorganic dusts. This is measured in normal breath by using the impulse oscillometry (IOS). Methods: The Pulmonary function test (forced vital capacit [FVC], forced expiratory volume in one second [$FEV_1$], forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity [$FEF_{25-75}$]), IOS resistance (Rrs at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35 Hz) and reactance (Xrs at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35 Hz) were measured for 454 workers. The subjects were classified into 173 workers of normal (38.1%) and 281 patients with pneumoconiosis (61.9%). Results: There were significant differences between normal and patients with FVC ($3.82{\pm}0.61$ vs. $3.53{\pm}0.56L$), $FEV_1$ ($2.67{\pm}0.63$ vs. $2.35{\pm}0.48L$), and $FEF_{25-75}$ ($1.88{\pm}0.95$ vs. $1.47{\pm}0.80L/sec$) between groups (p<0.05). And as for IOS, there was no significant difference in resistance (Rrs) (p>0.05), and there were significant differences between normal and patients with reactance (Xrs) 15 Hz ($0.003{\pm}0.05$ vs. $-0.006{\pm}0.04kPa/L/s$), 20 Hz ($0.043{\pm}0.05$ vs. $0.031{\pm}0.04kPa/L/s$), and 35 Hz ($0.141{\pm}0.05$ vs. $0.131{\pm}0.05kPa/L/s$) between groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: We could find out that 15 Hz, 20 Hz, and 35 Hz values of reactance were significantly influenced by pneumoconiosis. When usefulness and reproducibility to carry out the IOS are considered, it is thought that in future work will be required to draw the reference values for normal Korean persons.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.260-267
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• 2000

거대세포성 간질성 폐렴은 경금속 도구를 이용한 절삭, 연마공정에서 발생하는 경금속 분진을 흡입하여 발생하는 산업성 폐질환으로 알려져 있다. 저자들은 이러한 특징적인 경금속분진에 대한 노출력이 없이 발생하였던 거대세포성 간질성 폐렴을 수술적 폐생검과 폐조직내 금속 함유량 분석을 통해 진단하였기에 보고 하는 바이다.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.301-310
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of work intensity on fit factor and affective quality of the dustproof Background: Among the victims who suffer pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of toxic substances or the lack of oxygen during the work, the proportion of the victims is larger than the other causes. Wearing a respirator may prevent pneumoconiosis, but it can be hazardous to workers because of the leakage through filters, cartridges, exhaust valves, broken parts, and face-to-face contact. Despite leakage through the contact area between the mask and the face has various causes such as the wearer's activity, sweat accumulation, facial shape, etc., There is a lack of relevant research and regulation compared to developed countries that have already institutionalized the law 30 years ago and give the right to sell through a test Method: The work intensity was adjusted by walking or running at 6km/h and 11km/h on the treadmill, and tasks were defined with reference to the test procedure and the exercise sequence applied in the face leakage test of the dustproof mask. And fit factor was measured objectively using 'Respirator Fit Tester 8038' which measures fit factor calculated by dividing the number of dust present outside the mask by inside the mask. In addition, affective quality was classified by the ease of use, ease of breathing, and ease of wearing, and was measured using the 5-point likert scale questionnaire. Results: There was a significant difference in fit factor, ease of breathing, and wearing convenience according to work intensity and no significant difference in ease of use(${\alpha}=0.01$). And when the work intensity was high, fit factor, ease of breathing, and wearing convenience were all lower than when the work intensity was low. Conclusion: In Korea, it is necessary to consider consideration of the work intensity when testing the leakage rate of the face part for safety certification of the respiratory protective equipment, When developing a mask, it should be possible to maintain high adhesion even under intense, active situation and high temperature conditions by selecting materials, improving the wearing style, and expanding the adjustable range.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제81권4호
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• pp.339-346
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• 2018

Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a standard procedure to evaluate suspicious lymph node involvement of lung cancer because computed tomography (CT) and $^{18}F$-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-CT (PET-CT) have limitations in their sensitivity and specificity. There are a number of benign causes of false positive lymph node such as anthracosis or anthracofibrosis, pneumoconiosis, old or active tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, and other infectious conditions including pneumonia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate possible causes of false positive lymph node detected in chest CT or PET-CT. Methods: Two hundred forty-seven patients who were initially diagnosed with lung cancer between May 2009 and December 2012, and underwent EBUS-TBNA to confirm suspicious lymph node involvement by chest CT or PET-CT were analyzed for the study. Results: Of 247 cases, EBUS-TBNA confirmed malignancy in at least one lymph node in 189. The remaining 58 patients whose EBUS-TBNA results were negative were analyzed. Age ${\geq}65$, squamous cell carcinoma as the histologic type, and pneumoconiosis were related with false-positive lymph node involvement on imaging studies such as chest CT and PET-CT. Conclusion: These findings suggest that lung cancer staging should be done more carefully when a patient has clinically benign lymph node characteristics including older age, squamous cell carcinoma, and benign lung conditions.