• 대한간호
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.77-96
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• 1997

The duty shifts of hospital nurses not only affect nurses' physical and mental health but also present various personnel management problems which often result in high turnover rates. In this context a study was carried out from October to November 1995 for a period of two months to find out the status of hospital nurses' duty shift patterns, and preferred duty hours and fixed duty shifts. The study population was 867 RNs working in five general hospitals located in Seoul and its vicinity. The questionnaire developed by the writer was used for data collection. The response rate was 85.9 percent or 745 returns. The SAS program was used for data analysis with the computation of frequencies, percentages and Chi square test. The findings of the study are as follows: 1. General characteristics of the study population: 56 percent of respondents was (25 years group and 76.5 percent were "single": the predominant proportion of respondents was junior nursing college graduates(92.2%) and have less than 5 years nursing experience in hospitals(65.5%). For their future working plan in nursing profession, nearly 50% responded as uncertain The reasons given for their career plan was predominantly 'personal growth and development' rather than financial reasons. 2. The interval for rotations of duty stations was found to be mostly irregular(56.4%) while others reported as weekly(16.1%), monthly(12.9%), and fixed terms(4.6%). 3. The main problems related to duty shifts particularly the evening and night duty nurses reported were "not enough time for the family, " "afraid of security problems after the work when returning home late at night." and "lack of leisure time". "problems in physical and physiological adjustment." "problems in family life." "lack of time for interactions with fellow nurses" etc. 4. The forty percent of respondents reported to have '1-2 times' of duty shift rotations while all others reported that '0 time'. '2-3 times'. 'more than 3 times' etc. which suggest the irregularity in duty shift rotations. 5. The majority(62.8%) of study population found to favor the rotating system of duty stations. The reasons for favoring the rotation system were: the opportunity for "learning new things and personal development." "better human relations are possible. "better understanding in various duty stations." "changes in monotonous routine job" etc. The proportion of those disfavor the rotating 'system was 34.7 percent. giving the reasons of"it impedes development of specialization." "poor job performances." "stress factors" etc. Furthermore. respondents made the following comments in relation to the rotation of duty stations: the nurses should be given the opportunity to participate in the. decision making process: personal interest and aptitudes should be considered: regular intervals for the rotations or it should be planned in advance. etc. 6. For the future career plan. the older. married group with longer nursing experiences appeared to think the nursing as their lifetime career more likely than the younger. single group with shorter nursing experiences ($x^2=61.19.{\;}p=.000;{\;}x^2=41.55.{\;}p=.000$). The reason given for their future career plan regardless of length of future service, was predominantly "personal growth and development" rather than financial reasons. For further analysis, the group those with the shorter career plan appeared to claim "financial reasons" for their future career more readily than the group who consider the nursing job as their lifetime career$(x^2$= 11.73, p=.003) did. This finding suggests the need for careful .considerations in personnel management of nursing administration particularly when dealing with the nurses' career development. The majority of respondents preferred the fixed day shift. However, further analysis of those preferred evening shift by age and civil status, "< 25 years group"(15.1%) and "single group"(13.2) were more likely to favor the fixed evening shift than > 25 years(6.4%) and married(4.8%)groups. This differences were statistically significant ($x^2=14.54, {\;}p=.000;{\;}x^2=8.75, {\;}p=.003$). 7. A great majority of respondents(86.9% or n=647) found to prefer the day shifts. When the four different types of duty shifts(Types A. B. C, D) were presented, 55.0 percent of total respondents preferred the A type or the existing one followed by D type(22.7%). B type(12.4%) and C type(8.2%). 8. When the condition of monetary incentives for the evening(20% of salary) and night shifts(40% of. salary) of the existing duty type was presented. again the day shift appeared to be the most preferred one although the rate was slightly lower(66.4% against 86.9%). In the case of evening shift, with the same incentive, the preference rates for evening and night shifts increased from 11.0 to 22.4 percent and from 0.5 to 3.0 percent respectively. When the age variable was controlled. < 25 yrs group showed higher rates(31.6%. 4.8%) than those of > 25 yrs group(15.5%. 1.3%) respectively preferring the evening and night shifts(p=.000). The civil status also seemed to operate on the preferences of the duty shifts as the single group showed lower rate(69.0%) for day duty against 83. 6% of the married group. and higher rates for evening and night duties(27.2%. 15.1%) respectively against those of the married group(3.8%. 1.8%) while a higher proportion of the married group(83. 6%) preferred the day duties than the single group(69.0%). These differences were found to be statistically all significant(p=.001). 9. The findings on preferences of three different types of fixed duty hours namely, B, C. and D(with additional monetary incentives) are as follows in order of preference: B type(12hrs a day, 3days a wk): day shift(64.1%), evening shift(26.1%). night shift(6.5%) C type(12hrs a day. 4days a wk) : evening shift(49.2%). day shift(32.8%), night shift(11.5%) D type(10hrs a day. 4days a wk): showed the similar trend as B type. The findings of higher preferences on the evening and night duties when the incentives are given. as shown above, suggest the need for the introductions of different patterns of duty hours and incentive measures in order to overcome the difficulties in rostering the nursing duties. However, the interpretation of the above data, particularly the C type, needs cautions as the total number of respondents is very small(n=61). It requires further in-depth study. In conclusion. it seemed to suggest that the patterns of nurses duty hours and shifts in the most hospitals in the country have neither been tried for different duty types nor been flexible. The stereotype rostering system of three shifts and insensitiveness for personal life aspect of nurses seemed to be prevailing. This study seems to support that irregular and frequent rotations of duty shifts may be contributing factors for most nurses' maladjustment problems in physical and mental health. personal and family life which eventually may result in high turnover rates. In order to overcome the increasing problems in personnel management of hospital nurses particularly in rostering of evening and night duty shifts, which may related to eventual high turnover rates, the findings of this study strongly suggest the need for an introduction of new rostering systems including fixed duties and appropriate incentive measures for evenings and nights which the most nurses want to avoid, In considering the nursing care of inpatients is the round-the clock business. the practice of the nursing duty shift system is inevitable. In this context, based on the findings of this study. the following are recommended: 1. The further in-depth studies on duty shifts and hours need to be undertaken for the development of appropriate and effective rostering systems for hospital nurses. 2. An introduction of appropriate incentive measures for evening and night duty shifts along with organizational considerations such as the trials for preferred duty time bands, duty hours, and fixed duty shifts should be considered if good quality of care for the patients be maintained for the round the clock. This may require an initiation of systematic research and development activities in the field of hospital nursing administration as a part of permanent system in the hospital. 3. Planned and regular intervals, orientation and training, and professional and personal growth should be considered for the rotation of different duty stations or units. 4. In considering the higher degree of preferences in the duty type of "10hours a day, 4days a week" shown in this study, it would be worthwhile to undertake the R&D type studies in large hospital settings.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2009

본 연구의 분석결과, 컨조인트 도출모형의 적합성은 Pearson's R은 0.420, Kendall's tau는 0.402(<0.05)로 나타나 도출된 모형은 적합한 것으로 판정되었다. 급식서비스 속성에 대한 중요도는 영양사와의 상담이 51.2%로 가장 높았으며, 배식원의 서비스가 48.7%, 음식의 조리법이 0.1% 순으로 조사되었다. 급식서비스 각 속성의 효용성을 세부적으로 살펴보면 음식 의 경우 '부드러운 조리법 음식의 효용성'이 0.001로서 '일반적인 다양한 음식' -0.001보다 선호되고 있었다. 다음 배식원의 경우 '친절한 배식원의 서비스'가 0.086으로서 '신속한 배식원의 서비스' -0.086보다 선호되는 것을 보여주고 있다. 마지막으로 영양사 상담은 '주 1회'가 -0.138로서 '주2회' -0.2 6보다 선호되는 것을 나타내고 있다. 즉, '부드러운 조리법의 음식/친절한 배식원의 서비스/주 1회 영양사 상담'이 노인의료전문 병원의 환자들로부터 가장 선호되는 급식 서비스 프로파일로 나타나고 있다. 결론적으로 응답자들이 급식서비스를 선택할 때 가장 중요시 하는 속성은 영양사와의 상담(51.2%) 이었으며, 다음으로 배식원의 서비스(48.7%)이었다. 반면 음식의 조리법에 대한 중요도는 0.1%로서 음식의 조리법 자체는 급식서비스를 선택/선호하는 데에 거의 영향을 미치지 않으며, 그보다는 영양사의 상담과 배식원의 배달 서비스가 더욱 중요한 요인으로 파악되었다. 결과적으로 가상의 급식서비스 선호도 모델로써 제시된 8개의 모델에서 일반적인 조리방법, 친절한 말과 미소를 건네는 배식원의 서비스, 주 1회 담당 영양사와의 상담을 제시한 3번 모형이 가장 선호되는 것으로 조사되었다. 노인의료전문 병원 급식서비스의 중요 요소를 파악한 후 가상적인 급식소에 대한 상대적 중요도를 파악을 위한 컨조인트 분석을 실시하였다. 컨조인트 분석은 특정 제품이 가지고 있는 각각의 속성에 고객이 부여하는 효용을 추정함으로써, 고객이 선택할 제품을 예측하기 위한 기법으로 서로 다른 제품 속성에 대한 고객의 중요한 관점을 제시해 준다$^{26)}$. 즉 병원 급식에서 환자들은 정보를 얻고 가능한 대안들을 알고 난 후, 선택 속성의 패턴을 정의하여 이것을 급식소의 결정에 이용할 수 있게 된다. 노인의료전문 병원에서 급식서비스는 치료의 한 분야로써 그 중요성이 증가되고 있으며, 병원에 입원한 환자들을 위한 급식 서비스는 진료외적인 서비스의 한 요소로써 노인급식서비스의 향상을 위한 노력과 품질관리의 중요성이 부각되고 있다. 그러므로 본 연구에서 도출된 노인급식서비스 가상 모델은 노인의료전문 병원에서 행하여지는 급식서비스의 최적화 품질관리를 위하여 이용될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 만족도 제고를 위하여 사용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.296-302
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• 2002

목적: 흉부식도암환자의 식도절제술 방법에 있어 표준술식은 흉부와 복부를 통한 술식으로 여겨지고 있다. 그러나 우측 개흉과 더불어 흉부와 복부를 통한 Ivor-Lewis 술식(ILO)과 식도열공을 통한 transhiatal esophagectomy술식(THO)간에 논란이 많다. THO 술식은 수술시간, 이환률, 사망률, 재원기간 등에 좀 더 좋은 결과을 얻을 수 있다고 하나, ILO술식에 비해 전이된 임파선 제거에는 부정적인 견해가 많은 것은 사실이 다. 이에 본 연구는 식도열중을 통한 식도절제술과 개흉술을 통한 식도절제술의 여러 결과들을 비교 분석하였다. 방법: 계명대학교 의과대학 흉부외과에서는 1993년 1월부터 2001년 7월까지 식도암 환자 103례에서 식도암절제를 시행한 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 그 중 식도열공을 통한 절제술을 시행(THO)한 환자 27례와 우측개흉을 통한 절제술을 시행(ILO)한 환자 45례를 각각 두 군으로 나누어 술 전, 술 후 결과를 가지고 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 남녀비는 THO군 27례와 ILO군 45례에서 각각 1명씩 여자였으며, 조직학적으로는 THO 군에서 2례, ILO군 1례에서 선암이었고 나머지 모두 편평 상피암이었다. 술 전 나이와 성별, 폐기능, 조직소견, 병기, 식도암 위치에서는 두 군간의 유의한 차이는 없었으나, 식도암 길이와 수술시간에 대해서는 THO군 3.81 cm, 354분, ILO 군 5.31 cm, 453분으로 각각 두 군간의 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.01, 0.001). 그리고 합병증 중 호흡기계에 관련된 합병증이 THO 군 11.1%, ILO 군 35.6%로 두 군간의 유의한 차이가 있었다. (P<0.05). 술증과 수술 직후의 수혈양, 술 후 재원일수, 합병증률, 문합부위 누출 및 문합부위 협착, 병원 사망률에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 두 군에서 5년 생존률은 각각 37%로 나타났다. 결론: 본 연구에서는 병원 사망률, 술 후 합병증률, 장기 생존률 등에는 두 방법간에 유의한 차이가 없다는 결론을 얻었으나, 술 후에 병원사망률과 연관 있는 중요한 합병증 중에 하나인 호흡기계 합병증은 ILO 술식에서 의미있게 높게 나타났다. 그러므로 식도열공을 통한 식도절제술은 주변 장기에 침범이 없고 암의 길이가 비교적 짧고 술 전 전신상태가 좋지 않아 호흡기계 합병증 등이 우려되는 환자에게 선택적으로 시행한다면 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있으리라 사료된다. 그리고 두 술식은 집도외간의 기호와 경험에도 좌우될 수 있다고 하겠다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.87-104
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• 2014

Although gastric cancer is quite common in Korea, the treatment outcome is relatively favorable compared to those in western countries. However, there are currently no Korean multidisciplinary guidelines for gastric cancer. Experts from related societies developed guidelines de novo to meet Korean circumstances and requirements, including 23 recommendation statements for diagnosis (n=9) and treatment (n=14) based on relevant key questions. The quality of the evidence was rated according to the GRADE evidence evaluation framework: the evidence levels were based on a systematic review of the literature, and the recommendation grades were classified as either strong or weak. The applicability of the guidelines was considered to meet patients' view and preferences in the context of Korea. The topics of the guidelines cover diagnostic modalities (endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and radiologic diagnosis), treatment modalities (surgery, therapeutic endoscopy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy), and pathologic evaluation. An external review of the guidelines was conducted during the finalization phase.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.436-450
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• 1990

This study was designed to investigate the mar factors affecting selection of delivery facilities by pregnant women. Five hundred women hospitalized at 23 Seoul-area delivery facilities, such as university hospitals, general hospitals, hospitals, and clinics were selected and given questionnaires from April 24 to May 7, 1990. A total of 350 questionnaires were collected and analysed for the study. The results are as follows ; 1. In general, variables which significantly affected the choice of delivery facilities included the age of women, their educational level, the educational level of their husbands, monthly average incomes and residential areas. 2. In analyzing the obstetrical characteristics of the women, those variables significantly affecting the choice of delivery facilities were the gestational period, the facilities for prenatal care, the frequency of prenatal care, the type of delivery, the frequency of miscarriage, previous delivery experiences and the awareness on prenatal care. 3. In comparing the motivation factors for selecting the delivery facilities, all the factors except convenience and need for hospitalization differed significantly among delivery facilities. 4. The factor analysis was assessed for twenty possible factors motivating the choice of delivery facilities. Six factors including personal service, scale of the facility, reputation, urgency, convenience, and experience were noted explaining by 57.7%. 5. In the discriminant analysis used to clarify the major factors affecting the selection of delivery facilities, the 16 significant variables were regarded as independent variables, and the type of delivery facilities was considered a dependent variable. The stepwise method was applied to the analysis. Detected discriminant variables were the facilities for prenatal care, scale factor, personal service factor, urgency factor, convenience factor, reputation factor, experience factor, gestational period, types of delivery, frequency of miscarriage, age and income. These 12 discriminant variables were tested, with reference to discriminant prediction, on their importance in the choice of the delivery facility, by the discriminant functional formula. The test showed a hit-rate of 67.7%. The results suggest that general characteristics, obstetrical characteristics, and motivations for selecting the delivery facilities differ significantly according to the types of the delivery facilities. This study implies that all types of delivery facilities should attempt to acommodate characteristics and motivations of pregnant women. The facilities should be prepared to increase their patients satisfaction with required medical conditions by improving service and responding to the pregnant women's preferences.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.579-588
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• 1999

치과에서 행해지는 진정요법이 안전하게 수행되기 위해서는 환자에 대한 모니터가 필수적이다. 우리나라에서 소아치과의사에 의해 이루어지는 진정요법에 관해 알아보고자 대한소아치과학회 회원 245명을 대상으로 1998년 10월 1일부터 1998년 12월 20일까지 진정요법의 사용여부 및 사용하는 진정요법의 빈도, 방법, 사용하는 약물, 용량 결정, 모니터 여부, 응급장비 등에 관한 설문조사를 실시하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 설문지 응답자의 29%에서 진정요법을 이용하여 치료를 하는 것으로 조사되었다. 설문지 응답자의 71%에서는 진정요법을 하지 않는 것으로 조사되었다. 2. 진정요법을 사용하는 사람 중 61%에서만 진정요법 치료시 모니터를 사용하는 것으로 조사되었다. 진정요법을 사용하는 사람의 39%에서는 진정요법 치료시 모니터를 사용하지 않는 것으로 조사되었다. 3. 가장 흔하게 사용되는 진정요법은 아산화질소-산소를 이용한 흡입진정요법이었다. 그 외에 경구 투여시 가장 흔하게 사용되는 약물은 chloral hydrate였다. 4. 진정요법을 사용하는 사람의 28%에서만 동의서를 작성하는 것으로 조사되었다. 5. 진정요법을 이용하여 치료를 한다고 응답한 사람의 60%에서만 응급장비를 구비하고 있으며, 응답자의 91%에서 응급처치에 관한 교육이 필요하다고 응답하였다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.22-29
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• 2022

Purpose: Despite continuous updates of standard treatment guidelines for acute ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability (CAI), in practice preferred treatment protocols vary widely. Based on a Korean Foot and Ankle Society (KFAS) member survey, this study reports current trends in the management of ankle ligament injuries. Materials and Methods: A web-based questionnaire containing 34 questions was sent to all KFAS members in September 2021. Questions mainly addressed clinical experience and preferences for the diagnosis and treatment of ankle ligament injuries. Answers with a prevalence of ≥50% among respondents were considered to reflect tendencies. Results: Eighty-four of the 550 members (15.3%) responded. Answers that showed a tendency were as follows: commonest additional image study (ultrasound), conservative treatment modality (immobilization, oral medication), frequency of surgical treatment (<5 cases per annum), most important factor when deciding on surgical treatment (activity level, e.g., occupation or sport), and commonest surgical procedure (open ligament repair). Answers that showed a tendency for CAI were as follows: most important symptom (repeated sprain, giving way), radiological factors (talar tilt, osteochondral lesion, anterior talar translation), and patient factors (occupation, sports activities, recurrent instability after surgery, etc.). For decision making regarding surgical treatment and method, the most preferred surgical procedure was the modified Broström procedure, and the most common repair technique was suture anchor technique. The following were considered poor prognostic factors; generalized laxity, failed previous surgery, cavovarus, severe mechanical instability, heavy work, obesity, and dissatisfaction after surgery because of residual pain. Conclusion: This study updates information regarding current trends in the management of ankle ligament injuries in Korea, and reveals consensus opinions and variations in approaches to patients with an acute or chronic injury. The divergence of approaches identified indicates the need for further studies to determine standard guidelines and long-term results.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.37-55
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• 2008

This study aims to enhance work efficiency and satisfaction by offering data that make a physical therapist cope with stress coming from the job efficiently by identifying and analyzing the job satisfaction and work stress perceived by a physical therapist, and the level of reaction of a physical therapist. The study distributed survey questionnaires to 300 physical therapists working in medical institutions in Busan via mail and by visit from March 3, 2007 by selecting them simply and randomly from the physical therapist list, and collected the questionnaires by March 20, 2007, 103 respondents were working at 17 general hospitals including a university hospital, 65 respondents at 12 medical centers, and 79 respondents at 39 doctor's offices. The study collected 251 copies, which showed the collection rate of 83.7%, and analyzed 247 copies (82.3%) excluding 4 copies of insincere answers. As a research tool for measuring job satisfaction the study used a tool employed for research into the job satisfaction of physical therapists who work at medical institutions in Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk by Kim Hee-Gwon(1992) and research regarding job satisfaction by Jeong Jeong-Hee(2004) as well as research regarding the factors of job satisfaction by Flippo(1980) & Seberhagen(1970) after adjusting the research tools to the purpose of the study. Also for questions about work stress, the study employed nurses' job stress measurement tool developed by Kim Mae-Ja and em Mi-Ok(1984) by modifying the tool to the purpose of the study, and for a measurement tool for reaction to stress, the study used a tool employed for research into reaction to stress of nurses at general hospitals by Choi Eun-Deok(2005) without modification. For data analysis, the study used the SPSS12.0 as a statistical method, and then used t-test or ANOVA for verifying actual numbers, percentile, average :score, standard deviation, rank, and difference. Also, the study conducted which is a post-test method for variables that show a significant difference at the level of p<.05 level after the analysis. The findings include the following. 1) The respondents' job satisfaction score was 3.21 points on the average (out of 5 full points). The peer relationship ranked the highest, posting 4.02 points on the average, and the job satisfaction with rewards was proven the lowest, posting 2.51 points. For the job satisfaction level by characteristics, there were significant differences (p<.05) in gender, hospital type, weekly working hours, monthly working days, number of patients per day, department in charge of therapy, and number of peers, and there was no significant difference in characteristics other than that. 2) The respondents' work stress score was 2.72 points (out of 5 full points) on the average. The respondents were shown to be under the highest stress when they suffered from excessive workload, posting 3.49 points on the average, and they were shown to be under the least stress when they had a conflict with peers at another department, recording 1.90 points on the average. for the job stress level by the characteristics of job, there was a significant difference in the reflection of job assessment(p<.05). 3) 1n respondents' reaction to stress, most of them were shown to make efforts in coping with stress, posting 2.80 points (out of 5 full points). For their experience of being wider stress, they answered that 'they felt depressed (2.85 points)" for their experience of coping with stress, they answered that 'they were indifferent to it or thought about something else' (2.62 points). Also, for their efforts in coping with stress, they answered that 'they were motivated to remove their strain by taking leave, playing, or using their preferences' (3.52 points), which ranked higher. For the level of reaction to stress by characteristics, there were significant differences by age, gender, marital status, total service years as a physical therapist, monthly working days, and department in charge of therapy(p<.05). It is necessary to offer correct information by conducting an in-depth analysis of the stressful situations of physical therapists who exert efforts in rehabilitating patients at hospitals by factor, and seeking management plans based on the research results. Also, it is necessary to develop a program for coping with stress efficiently for removing stress and to conduct research into the understanding and cooperation of administrators and persons in charge of physical therapists for reducing physical therapists' stress at hospitals.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.143-153
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• 2009

Objectives The purpose of this study is to get the basic information from patients how much they understood about their medication and also to know whether patients are making reasonable drug choice between Health Functional Foods and Herbal medicine. Methods 500 questionnaires were handed out to the parents of students in two elementary schools located in OO, Junlabukdo province. 421 questionnaires were completed to be evaluated. Results Among 421 subjects, 53.0% were female, and 47.0% were male. The percentages of the subjects consuming Health Functional Foods and herbal medicine were67.7% and 67.8%, respectively. Among those people who consumed Health Functional Food, 44.1% were using nutritional supplements, red ginseng or ginseng products (26.9%), chlorella products (11.5%), and plum extract products (7.7%). As for the reason to consume Health Functional Foods were varied, but 'in order to be healthy, although currently displaying no illness.'(43.0%) were the most responses among the given choices. On the other hand, the reason for consuming herbal medicine was 'In order to grow taller'(26.1%), 'In order to cure weak physical state frequently displaying common illnesses',(25.9%), and 'In order to cure diseases.'(23.3%). For the questions about effectiveness after consumption,the 69.9% subjects said that it seemed to be effected, and that % was slightly higher than that of subjects with consuming Health Functional Foods(64.4%). For question concerning preferences between Health Functional Foods and herbal medicine, 57.5% chose herbal medicine, and this percentage was higher than that of Health Functional Foods(42.5%).As for the reasons of additional consumption of the Health Functional Foods, subject answered as 'Easy to consume.'(41,6%), which was the most common among the subjects consuming Health Functional Foods. On other hand, the subjects of herbal medicine answered as that herbal medicine is 'more effective'(45.7%), and 'more trustworthy in preventing side-effects.'(40.3%). After consumption of the herbal medication, only 3.9% of the subjects consuming either Health Functional Foods or herbal medicine had side-effects. The most common side-effects were 'dermal reaction' which is normally caused by Health Functional Foods and 'indigestion' problems caused by herbal consumption. Conclusions According to the 421 subjects those involved in study, the percentages of consuming Health Functional Foods(67.7%) and herbal medicine(67.8%) were similar. The most commonly consumed products were a type of Health Functional Foods which were the nutrition-supplying products. Ginseng or red ginseng products were the next commonly used products. Health Functional Foods were commonly consumed for preventing illness and maintaining health rather than any other purpose. In contrary, herbal medicines were more commonly consumed for purposes such as for growth or treating certain type of disease. As a result of consumption, more than half of both subject replied as 'satisfied'. As for the side effects, dermal reaction was the most common problem for those with consuming Health Functional Foods, while indigestion was the most common side effect from the subjects with consuming herbal medicine.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.149-155
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• 1998

Thirty three members of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons were surveyed to determine the clinical manifestations and current management of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). The members completed a registration form and a questionnaire that indicated their treatment preferences for patients treated during 1996. The response rate was 84.8 %, and 23 institutions participated. Three hundred and sixty-three cases of IHPS were analysed. The male to female ratio was 5.15: 1. The presenting symptoms were nonbilious vomiting in 363 cases(100 %), palpable mass in the upper abdomen in 200 cases (55.1 %) and visible peristaltic waves in 67 cases(18.5 %). Fluid therapy was done in 161 cases(44.4 %) for preoperative preparation. Twenty patients(5.5 %) were premature. There were 27 low birth weight babies(7.7 %). The onset of symptoms ranged from 1 to 14 weeks of age with a peak occurrence at 2 to 4 weeks of age. Two hundred and thirty-six cases(66.6 %) presented within 4 weeks of age. There was one set of male twins and a family history of twins. The modes of feedings were: breast feeding; 69 cases(24.5 %), formula feeding; 176 cases(62.4 %) and mixed feeding; 37 cases(13.1 %). The preferred diagnostic modalities were ultrasonography (US) 229 cases(63.1 %), UGI series 27 cases(7.4%) and US and UGI series combined 86 cases(23.7 %). Only 21 cases(5.8 %) were operated on without imaging study, ie. with positive physical finding. Perforation of the mucosa during pyloromytomy occurred in 5 cases. All were treated successfully with primary closure. Persistent vomiting over 2 weeks after operation were reported in 5 cases. Three wound infections, one aspiration pneumonia and one postoperative bleeding were reported. There was no mortality in 363 cases.