• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.32-38
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• 2014

Purpose: The aims of this study were to make serial comparisons of the quality of life (QoL) between patients who underwent total gastrectomy and those who underwent distal subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer and to identify the affected scales with consistency. Materials and Methods: QoL data of 275 patients who were admitted for surgery between September 2008 and June 2011 and who underwent subtotal gastrectomy or total gastrectomy were obtained preoperatively and postoperatively at 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months. The Korean versions of the European Organization for Research and Treatment (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30) and the gastric cancer specific module, the EORTC QLQ-STO22, were used to assess QoL. Results: QoL, as assessed by the global health status/QoL and physical functioning, revealed a brief divergence with worse QoL in the total gastrectomy group 3 months postoperatively, followed by rapid convergence. QoL related to restrictive symptoms (nausea/vomiting, dysphagia, reflux, and eating restrictions) and dry mouth was consistently worse in the total gastrectomy group during the first 2 postoperative years. Conclusions: The general QoL of patients after gastrectomy is highly congruent with subjective physical functioning, and the differences between patients who undergo total gastrectomy and subtotal gastrectomy are no longer valid several months after surgery. In order to further reduce the differences in QoL between patients who underwent total gastrectomy and subtotal gastrectomy, definitive preoperative informing, followed by postoperative symptomatic management, of restrictive symptoms in total gastrectomy patients is the most rational approach.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.574-581
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• 2008

Objective : Functional dyspepsia is a common disease impeding subjective quality of life. The present study aimed to analyze syndrome differentiation of functional dyspepsia to help with development of oriental therapeutics. Methods : Sixty-eight subjects diagnosed with functional dyspepsia were analyzed and classified into one of five syndrome differentiations. We compared symptomatic characteristics according to the Nepean Dyspepsia Index (NDI), such as severity, kinds of dyspepsia-related complaints and functional dyspepsia quality of life (QOL) among groups. Results : Patients with disharmony between liver and stomach were most prevalent (52.9%), but no patients with complex of fever and cold. The scores of symptom severity and QOL were not significantly different between groups. Each group had a specified pattern of complaints. Conclusions : Clinical-study based analysis of functional dyspepsia constructed by this study, could be useful in objectively developing Oriental medicines for this disease.

• 한국노년학
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.63-77
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• 2011

본 연구는 노인복지관 서비스 이용자를 대상으로 하여 노인복지관 서비스 만족과 삶의 질 간의 관계구조에서 임파워먼트 매개효과가 있는지 검증하는데 그 목적이 있다. 연구방법은 구조방정식 모형을 분석하기 위해 측정모형과 구조모형의 적합도를 확인하였다. 그리고 Bootstrapping 방식을 사용하여 매개효과를 검증 후, X2 차이 검증을 통해 경쟁모형 즉, 부분매개모형과 완전매개모형 중 최종 모형을 선택하였다. 연구결과, 노인복지관 서비스 만족과 삶의 질 간 관계에서 임파워먼트가 완전 매개효과를 가지는 것으로 확인되었다. 이를 바탕으로 본 연구에서는 노인복지관 운영과 관련하여 노인복지관 서비스의 이용자 참여 확대, 직원의 임파워먼트 실천을 촉진하기 위한 교육기회와 인센티브 제공, 임파워먼트 실천 모델개발과 매뉴얼화, 임파워먼트 실천에 대한 정부의 평가체계 반영 등을 제안하였다.

• 미래기술융합논문지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2024

본 연구는 중장년의 가구형태에 따른 질병이환과 건강관련 삶의 질 영향요인을 비교하기 위해 시도되었다. 본 연구는 제8기 3차년도인 2021년 국민건강영양조사 대상자 중 40-64세 2380명을 대상으로 하였으며, 일반적 특성, 질병이환, 신체적 요인들을 분석하였다. 자료는 spss 25.0프로그램을 이용하여 가중치를 부여한 복합표본계 획파일을 생성한 후 분석하였으며 유의수준은 .05로 하였다. 본 연구결과 1인 가구에 영향을 주는 요인은 교육수준과 활동제한여부, 우울증 진단이었으며, 다인가구에 영향을 주는 요인은 성별, 흡연, 활동제한, 이상지혈증, 우울증이었다. 건강관련 삶의 질에 주관적 건강상태는 양의 상관관계를, 불안과 스트레스는 음의 상관관계를 나타냈다. 본 연구 결과를 바탕으로 가구유형에 맞는 각각의 영향요인을 고려한 개별적 삶의 질 향상 중재가 요구된다.

• 말소리와 음성과학
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to investigate vocal hygiene habits and Korean Voice-Related Quality of Life (K-VRQOL) among classical singers. A total of 128 classical singers filled an online voice and K-VRQOL questionnaire, and the results were analyzed. In order to investigate the characteristics of K-VRQOL according to age groups, and the presence or absence of a history of voice problems, we conducted a two-way ANOVA. The results are as follows. Of the 128 classical singers, 28 (21.9%) with a history of voice problems said that excessive conversation, singing practice, and yelling were the causes of their voice problems. The symptoms of voice problems were fatigue, loss of range, hoarseness, and breathiness. In addition, classical singers were less likely to smoke, or to drink alcohol or caffeine. The K-VRQOL was highly correlated with all sub-domains. There was a statistically significant difference according to age groups (p<.05) and history of voice problems (p<.01). There was no correlation between age groups and history of voice problems. Voice management is important because classical singers can ruin their voice by speaking, and the risk of voice disorder is high. Voice problems affect quality of life. In future studies, it is necessary to obtain information on the subjective voice characteristics of classical singers by examining the relationship between their voice hygiene habits and VHI, SVHI, and K-VRQOL.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.68-75
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• 2010

This study was conducted to evaluate the differences in symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between vinylhouse farmers and non-vinylhouse farmers. The study included 118 residents who lived in a rural community. All subjects were assigned to the vinylhouse farmers group (N=58) and the non-vinylhouse farmers group (N=60) according to main agricultural work type. All respondents were interviewed by means of a structured questionnaire. WMSDs symptoms were measured by a self- assessed questionnaire on symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders, and HRQoL was measured by SF-36. Vinylhouse farmers had significant more symptoms of WMSDs in each regional parts of musculoskeletal system, and had significant poor total health status in SF-36. Symptoms of WMSDs were most reliable risk factor for HRQoL. Various health promotion interventions are needed to prevent WMSDs in all farmers and especially vinylhouse workers.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.99-109
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify levels of quality of health-related life (EQ-5D) and its related factors among vulnerable elders receiving home visiting health care services in some rural areas. Methods: The subjects of this study were vulnerable elders aged 65 or higher receiving visiting health care benefits by a public health center in a county. Results: Levels of health-related EQ-5D were high when the subjects were males, their ADL and IADL were high. The EQ-5D of the vulnerable elders and social supports had a positive correlation, while their IADL and depression had a negative correlation with the EQ-5D. We can see that the EQ-5D related factors are variables that have significance influence on gender, subjective health status, BMI, IADL, depression levels, and social support. Conclusion: To improve the EQ-5D of the vulnerable elderly, it needs maintenance of independent IADL levels, social supporting systems using small meeting of the elderly in community. It is necessary to maintain independent IADL levels, enhance social supporting systems including small group gatherings for elders living alone by means of places like community halls, and develop specific intervention programs for the prevention and management of depressive elders.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.361-368
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• 2021

본 연구는 우리나라 성인의 흡연 및 음주상태가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 융합적으로 분석하기 위해 수행되었으며 제7기 2차 년도(2017년) 국민건강영양조사 자료를 활용하여 만 30세 이상의 성인을 대상으로 분석하였다. 연구에 사용된 대상자수는 총5,465이며 사회 인구학적 특성과 건강관련 변수, 삶의 질 수치인 EQ-5D index scores를 분석에 이용하였다. 통계분석은 IBM SPSS ver.23 프로그램을 이용하였으며 분석결과 흡연상태, 폭음정도, 주관적 건강상태, 스트레스 인지율이 삶의 질과 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 통제변수를 투입하여 흡연 및 음주형태가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 분석한 회귀분석 결과 '한번에 마시는 음주량(β=.106)'은 통계적으로 유의하였으며 삶의 질의 차이를 9.1% 설명하는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 흡연상태와 폭음은 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 따라서 성인의 삶의 질을 향상시키기 위해서는 흡연보다는 음주와의 관련성을 주요한 보건학적 이슈로 접근하여 생활양식을 개선할 수 있도록 있는 융합적 금주 중재프로그램의 개발과 적용이 필요하다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.52-63
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the quality of life (QOL) and to identify the factors influencing QOL in gynecological cancer patients. Methods: The subjects of this study were 242 people who were receiving medical therapy or follow-up after surgery from one general hospital in Daegu. Data were collected from August 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011. A questionnaire including questions on QOL, distress score, distress problem, depression, anxiety, insomnia, perceived health status and body image were completed by the subjects. Results: The mean score of QOL was $70.68{\pm}13.40$. Religion, job, presence of spouse, level of education, household income, financial compensation, disease stage and recurrence were the significant factors related to QOL. Distress score, distress problem, depression, anxiety, insomnia, perceived health status and body image were also significant factors influencing QOL. Sixty eight percent of the variance in subjective overall QOL can be explained by body image, distress problem, distress score, anxiety, level of education and perceived health status (Cum $R^2$=0.689, F=76.316, $p$ <.001). Body image was the most important factor related to QOL. Conclusion: An integrative care program which includes general, disease-related and psychosocial characteristics of patients is essential to improve QOL in gynecological cancer patients.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.157-171
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• 2013

Purpose: This study aims to present a database for the development of a healthcare management program based on the survey and analysis of self reported psychosomatic symptoms among the current dental technology students. Methods: Subjects of our study are 480 dental technology major students enrolled in a third year college located Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, and Gangwon province. Using a random sampling, we conducted a self-report survey from August 30, 2011 to October 28, 2011 and 418 reports were collected as feedback and we put an analysis on them. Results: 1. The average physical self symptom was 20.49, which is higher than the average mental self symptom(18.54). Of the subcategories of psychosomatic self symptom, we observed multiple subjective symptoms as the highest one(37.77), and aggression as the lowest(13.77). 2. As to gender, both physical and mental self symptom were statistically significant with the scale score of(p<.001). The scale score of subcategories is as follows; multiple subjective symptoms(I, p<.001), eye and skin(B, p<.001), digestive(C, p<.001), impulsiveness(H, p<.001), lie scale(L, p<.001), mental instability(J, p<.001), depression(K, p<.001), aggression(F, p<.001), irregularity of life(G, p<.001), mouth and anal(D, p<.05), nervousness(E, p<.05). 3. As for obesity, statistical significance was shown with the scale scores of physical self symptom(p<.001), multiple subjective symptoms(I, p<.001), digestive(C, p<.001), aggression(F, p<.001), depression(K, p<.01), irregularity of life(G, p<.01), respiratory(A, p<.05), eye and skin(B, p<.05), impulsiveness(H, p<.05), mental instability(J, p<.05). The scale scores in the environmental quality and life satisfaction were shown as follows; depression(K, p<.001), lie scale(L, p<.01), and irregularity of life(G, p<.05). 4. We employed multiple regression analysis to take account of general factors affecting psychosomatic self symptoms, and drew that the explanatory power of the model was proved with the scales of physical self symptom(4.1%) and mental self-symptom(3.6%). Obesity was a factor that affects physical self symptom with the scale score of(p<.01), and environmental quality and life satisfaction(p<.01) and obesity(p<.05) affect mental self symptom. Conclusion: In this analysis we observed obesity of dental technology students can influence their psychosomatic self symptoms. In this sense, it would be reasonable to develop a healthcare management and education programs that help the students maintain a healthy weight and promote their health.