• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2023

Background: Acromioclavicular (AC) osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequent pathology of the shoulder in elderly patients. Drug injection plays an important role in treatment of AC OA. Literature has demonstrated excellent short-term results regarding shoulder function and pain. However, mid- to long-term results are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a single intra-articular AC injection in patients with AC OA and to identify predictive factors for success. Methods: A retrospective study was performed to analyze success rate, shoulder function, and pain perception after a single intra-articular injection in patients with AC OA. Success was defined as the absence of reinterventions such as additional injection or surgery. Outcome measures were 1-year success rate and clinical outcome scores of Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, Oxford Shoulder Score, and Subjective Shoulder Value. Results: Ninety-eight patients participated in this study. At a median final follow-up of 0.8 years (interquartile range, 0-6), 57 of these patients (58%) had undergone a reintervention. The 1-year success rate was 47% (95% confidence interval, 37%-57%), with NRS at rest as the sole factor significantly associated with success. Thirty patients not requiring reintervention reported significant improvement from baseline for all reported outcome measures at final follow-up. Conclusions: AC injections offer a 1-year success rate of 47%. The AC injection produces good mid- to long-term clinical outcomes regarding shoulder function, quality of life, and pain perception in one-third of patients. Further research is essential to analyze mid- to long-term outcomes of AC injections.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.279-286
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• 2016

최근 노인 인구의 증가로 노인들의 삶의 질과 관련하여 구강건강에 관한 관심도 크게 증가하고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 치매, 치매의심, 정상인 세 그룹으로 나누어 여성 노인들의 잔존 치아 수와의 관련성에 대해서 조사하였다. 일부 지역사회에 거주하는 경로당을 방문한 60세 이상 여성 노인 177명의 구강 상태와 그들의 MMSE 점수로 인지기능을 평가하였다. 모든 자료는 SPSS를 이용하여 chi-square test, t-test, ANOVA, multiful logistic regression 통계기법을 이용하여 분석하였다. Multiful logistic regression으로 MMSE 점수에 따른 치매와 잔존 치아 수와의 관련성을 분석하였고, 95% 신뢰구간으로 정하였다. 치매가 있는 대상자가 잔존 치아수가 0-10개로 적을 위험비가 3.53배(95% confidence interval: 1.382-8.997) 높은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 여성 노인들에서 MMSE 점수에 따른 치매와 잔존 치아 수 사이에 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 조사되었다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.934-944
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Maintaining total muscle mass in the older adults with swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is important for preserving swallowing function. Increasing protein intake can help sustain lean body mass in the older adults. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of various high-protein texture-modified foods (HPTMFs) on muscle mass and perform dietary assessment in ≥ 65-yrs-old patients with dysphagia. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Participants (n = 10) received the newly developed HPTMFs (average 595.23 ± 66.75 kcal/day of energy, 54.22 ± 6.32 g/day of protein) for 10 days. Relative handgrip strength (RHS), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), body composition, mini nutritional assessment (MNA), mini dietary assessment (MDA), and Euro Quality-of-Life questionnaire 5-dimensional classification (EQ-5D) were assessed. RESULTS: After 10 days, an increase in MUAC (26.36 ± 2.35 cm to 28.50 ± 3.17 cm, P = 0.013) and RHS (0.38 ± 0.24 kg/kg body weight to 0.42 ± 0.22 kg/kg body weight, P = 0.046) was observed. Although MNA, MDA, EQ-5D, subjective health status, muscle mass, and calf circumference showed a tendency to increase after intervention, no significant differences were found. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the HPTMFs can be used for improving the nutritional and health status in patients with dysphagia.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.123-134
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• 2010

1. Objectives: This study reports two cases of repetitive episodic tension-type headache patients who were each constitutionally typed as the Taeeum type and the Soyang type and respectively treated with Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang and Galgeunhaegi-tang. 2. Methods: The patients' subjective and objective symptoms were observed daily, and the VAS scores for the main symptoms were recorded daily throughout hospitalization period. When deemed necessary, other assessment tools were engaged (Migraine-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire, Migraine Disablity Assessment questionnaire, Headache Impact Test-6, etc.). 3. Results: The Soyang Type patient's headache improved by the end of hospitalization, with a dramatic drop in the VAS score from VAS 10 to VAS 2. The Taeeum Type patient's headache also showed improvement, with an equally dramatic decrease in the VAS score from VAS 10 to VAS 2. 4. Conclusion: Although the two patients were experiencing the same symptoms of repetitive episodic tension-type headache, they were each given different medicinal interventions in accordance to their respective constitutional types. This series of cases is notable in that the two widely different medications (Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang and Galgeunhaegi-tang) were applied to specifically conforming pathologies (the Sogal symptomatology and the Ganyeol symptomatology, respectively) to produce equally dramatic improvements.

• 한국노년학
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.729-746
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• 2020

노년기 건강과 삶의 질 증진을 목적으로 정보통신기술(Information and Communication Technology: ICT)을 개발하고, 효과적으로 활용하기 위해서는 사용자인 노인의 개인적 특성을 다각적으로 파악하는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구는 건강 관련 요인을 세부적으로 구분하여 노인의 건강특성과 연령집단별 정보화 수준을 비교하고, 정보화 수준에 영향을 미치는 건강특성을 연령집단별로 탐색하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 정보화 수준은 정보통신기술의 9가지 기능을 사용할 수 있는 능력으로 측정하였다. 본 연구는 2017년 노인실태조사 자료를 사용하였으며, 연구대상은 65세 이상 노인 총 10,058명이다. 분석결과, 첫째, 연령집단별로 정보화 수준의 차이를 살펴보면 전기 노인(65~74세)의 정보화 수준이 가장 높고, 그다음 중기 노인(75~84세), 후기 노인(85세 이상) 순이다. 둘째, 건강특성별로 정보화수준을 비교한 결과 진단받은 만성질환 수가 적을수록, 주관적 건강상태가 높을수록, 그리고 인지기능, 우울, 시력, 청력, 보행기능, IADL이 정상인 경우는 그렇지 않은 집단에 비해 정보화 수준이 높게 나타났다. 셋째, 노인의 정보화 수준에 영향을 미치는 유의미한 요인은 연령, 학력, 가구소득, 주관적 건강, 우울, 인지, 시력제한, 보행기능제한이었다. 넷째, 정보화 수준에 영향을 미치는 건강특성은 연령집단별로 차이가 존재하였다. 전기노인(65~74세)의 경우 주관적 건강, 우울, 인지기능, 보행기능제한, IADL장애가 유의미한 영향요인이며, 중기 노인(75~84세)의 경우는 주관적 건강, 우울, 인지기능, 시력제한, 청력제한, 보행제한이 유의미한 영향요인으로 나타났다. 후기 노인(85세 이상)은 정보화 수준이 다른 연령집단에 비해 매우 낮으며, 이에 따라 건강특성의 영향도 우울과 인지기능만 유의미하였다. 본 연구결과를 통해 노인의 건강관리와 삶의 질 증진을 위한 정보통신기술 개발 및 이를 활용한 개입프로그램을 마련할 때 다양한 건강특성에 대한 고려가 필요함을 제시하였다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.235-246
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• 2015

신장이식 후 면역억제제 투약 이행은 신장이식 대상자의 생존율과 삶의 질을 높이는데 필수적인 요소이며, 대상자의 심리사회적 특성이나 치료지침에 대한 태도에 따라 달라질 수 있다. 투약이행 증진을 위해 대상자는 열린 마음으로 필요한 정보를 학습하는 융복합적 태도를 가질 필요가 있다. 신장이식 대상자의 면역억제제 투약 이행에 대한 태도를 알아보기 위해 Q 방법론을 이용하여 면역억제제 투약 이행에 대한 태도 유형과 유형별 특성을 확인하였다. 수집된 자료는 PC QUANL 프로그램에 의한 주인자분석법으로 처리하였다. 신장이식 대상자의 면역억제제 투약이행에 대한 태도는 '긍정적 생활관리형(n=15)', '조마조마한 외모관리형(n=11)', '침울한 망각형(n=7)', '방심하지 않는 가족지지형(n=7)'의 네 가지 유형으로 확인되었다. 신장이식 후 대상자의 면역억제제 투약 이행에 대한 태도의 확인을 통해 반복적이고 개별화된 신장이식 후 면역억제제 투약관리 프로그램의 필요성을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.301-310
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an exercise program for postmastectomy patients. Method: This study was conducted from October, 2003 to June, 2004. The exercise program was developed based on literature review and needs assessment using focus group interviews. The subjects for the focus group interview consisted of 11 patients, 13 recovering patients, and 20 nurses from 3 hospitals. Development of the program was proceeded with analysusm design and development steps. Result: The results of the needs assessment using the focus group interview showed that the exercise program was imperative for postmastectomy patients. Based on the results, a home video tape containing 3 steps, was developed. Each step includes warming-up, stretching, the main exercise, and cool-down. Steps 2 and 3 include exercises with an elastic band, and an elastic ball. The program was modified after conducting a pre-test. A self-checklist including shoulder mobility, hand strength, arm volume and subjective comments on how they feel will be used before and after the exercise program. Conclusion: The exercise program will improve breast cancer patients' quality of life and their physical well-being. Further studies are recommended to test the effectiveness of the exercise program.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.507-516
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• 2022

본 연구의 목적은 청소년들이 인지하는 행복감에 따라 스마트폰 사용시간에 영향을 미치는 요인을 파악하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 질병관리청 홈페이지를 통해 제13차(2017) 청소년 건강행태 온라인 설문조사 원자료 사용 승인절차를 거쳐 만 12-18세 54,603명을 연구 대상자로 선정하였다. 자료는 IBM SPSS 23.0 프로그램을 이용하여 가중치를 부연한 후 복합 샘플 계획 파일을 생성하여 분석하였다. 행복한 그룹과 행복하지 않은 그룹의 스마트폰 사용에 따른 일반적 특성과 신체, 심리적 특성 간에는 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<.05). 그리고 스마트폰 사용시간에 영향을 미치는 요인은 행복하다고 인식한 청소년 그룹과 행복하지 않다고 인식한 청소년 그룹 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 그러므로 청소년들의 올바른 스마트폰 사용으로 행복도를 높여 삶의 질을 향상시킬 필요가 있다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.235-243
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the oral health and oral health beliefs in industrial workers and to analyze the influencing factors on dental health care utilization. Methods: The subjects were 280 adults from 16 to 64 years old in Seoul and Gyeonggi from June 20 to July 31, 2014, A self-reported questionnaire was completed after receiving informed consent. The independent variables consisted of predisposing, enabling, and need factors. The predisposing factors included gender, age, residence area, number of family. The enabling variables included monthly income, education, occupation, type of employment. The need factors included subjective oral health recognition and oral health belief model. These three variables had a direct and indirect influence on dental clinic use. The types of occupation were classified into desk duties, merchandizing and service duties technology and others by KSCO-6. Results: The relating factors to dental health care utilization were sex, oral health beliefs perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy. Female tended to have the higher oral health beliefs perceived benefits, perceived barriers(p<0.01), self-efficacy(p<0.05). Conclusions: Those who received frequent oral examination and health instruction tended to have a favorable impact on maintenance of oral health status and improvement in quality of life.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.173-195
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• 2023

Objectives: To investigate and analyze the assessment indicators and tools used in clinical practice to assess Korean medicine (KM) treatment for infertility, and to establish a basis for assessment tools to diagnose and assess infertility. Methods: Relevant studies published until March 2023 were extracted from Pubmed, Research Information Sharing Service, and National Digital Science Library databases. Results: Sixty-four studies comprising 4,105 patients were included. We investigated pregnancy outcomes, and assessed pregnancy- and childbirth-related factors, overall health, reproductive health, and mental health. Pregnancy result was most common primary outcome. Ongoing pregnancy, stillbirth, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy rates were suggested as indicators of pregnancy and childbirth-related assessment. Overall health was most commonly assessed with Likert and Visual analogue scale (VAS). Among reproductive health variables, menstrual history was most frequently assessed. Moreover, indicators such as reproductive function, sexual intercourse, and gynecological disease were assessed. The Infertility Stress Scale and the Fertility Quality of Life tool (FertiQoL) were used to assess mental health. Conclusions: Subjective scales and objective assessment tools, such as the Likert scale and blood tests/ultrasonography, respectively, are used to assess KM infertility treatment. Inconsistent assessment tools make quantitative analyses more challenging. The development of a standardized mental and physical function assessment questionnaire with confirmed reliability and validity ensure the effectiveness of KM infertility treatment, and promote future studies on infertility treatment.