1.Effects of an Information Protocol on Anxiety and Nursing Satisfaction for Family Caregivers of Cerebrovascular Accident Patients in the ICU.
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing 2007;14(1):53-61
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an information protocol for anxiety and nursing satisfaction of family caregivers. The caregivers were caring for a family member who had a CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and who had been admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit). METHOD: The research design was a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. Data were collected from April 1 to October 31, 2005 at D hospital in Busan City. The participants were 40 family caregivers of patients with a CVA admitted to the ICU. Caregivers in the experimental group participated in the information protocol for 30 min. Both groups were pre-tested before the intervention for two variables, anxiety and nursing needs. The post-test of both groups included anxiety and nursing satisfaction. The instruments used in this study were the Spielberger's state anxiety inventory (1976) and the nursing satisfaction scale developed by Molter (1979). RESULTS: Anxiety scores were significantly lower and nursing satisfaction scores were significantly higher for caregivers in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. CONCLUSION: The information protocol was effective in reducing anxiety and increasing the level of nursing satisfaction of family caregivers caring for an ICU patients with a CVA.
Anxiety*
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Busan
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Caregivers*
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Humans
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Nursing*
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Research Design
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Stroke*
2.Gender Differences in Awareness of Preconception Care and Pregnancy.
Dong Sook CHO ; Eun Jung KIM ; Eun Mi JUN
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 2013;19(4):219-229
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify awareness levels in regard to preconception care and gender differences targeting single undergraduate students in their 20s. METHODS: The study participants were 867 single undergraduate students aged 20~29 (523 women, 344 men). This was a descriptive research, in which awareness levels of preconception care and pregnancy were identified the through questionnaire surveys. RESULTS: Gender differences in the awareness of reproductive care before conception were found. Generally, women's awareness of issues related to preconception care and pregnancy was higher than that of men. Women recognized risk factors in pregnancy (chi2=22.85, p<.001) and positive behaviors (chi2=10.91, p = .012) better than men. Women's awareness of preconception care was significantly higher than that of men (t=8.37, p<.001). The awareness levels of the students who completed a reproduction related class (t=3.16, p = .002) and the students who knew about folic acid (t=-10.78, p<.001) in preconception care were statistically significantly higher. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the ways to educate and alert students to major risk factors before pregnancy and other reproductive care content before conception is to provide education both single women and single men.
Education
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Female
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Fertilization
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Folic Acid
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Humans
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Male
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Preconception Care*
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Pregnancy*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Reproduction
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Risk Factors
3.Prolonged Low-dose Chlorpromazine Therapy Induced Skin Pigmentation and Corneal and Lens Opacities.
Bokwon PARK ; Jun Yeong PARK ; YEJI JANG ; Eun Byul CHO ; Eun Joo PARK ; Kwang Ho KIM ; Kwang Joong KIM
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2018;56(9):575-577
No abstract available.
Cataract*
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Chlorpromazine*
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Skin Pigmentation*
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Skin*
4.Self-Care Experiences of Family Members of Mentally Ill Patients
Won Hee JUN ; Eun Ju CHO ; Eun Joung CHOI
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2022;31(4):458-468
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to find out the meaning of self-care experiences of family members of mentally ill patients and describe its essential structure.
Methods:
The Giorgi's phenomenological research methodology was used. Six families participated in this study. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data from October to December in 2021.
Results:
Five clusters of themes were identified. They were “Selfless life”, “Life on shaky grounds”, “Attempts to escape from the suffering”, “Moving forward on self-care path”, and “Happiness blooming in being together”.
Conclusion
The findings suggest that mental health care professionals should provide educational programs to enable families of patients with mental illness to recognize the necessity for self-care and discover ways to take care of themselves. In addition, it is necessary to develop policies to expand patient management services at mental health welfare centers so that families of patients with mental illness can secure time for self-care.
5.Effects of Frozen Gauze with Normal Saline and Ice on Thirst and Oral Condition of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients: Pilot Study.
Eun A CHO ; Kye Ha KIM ; Jun Yeong PARK
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2010;40(5):714-723
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using gauze frozen with normal saline or ice on thirst-relief and oral condition of laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. METHODS: A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group, pretest-posttest design was used. Participants (n=53) received either gauze frozen with normal saline (n=17), ice (n=18) or wet gauze (n=18) for thirst-relief. The subjective thirst level and oral condition of the participants were assessed before the intervention, 15 min after the first intervention and 15 min after the second intervention. RESULTS: After oral care was provided twice, there were significant differences in thirst level among the groups. When oral care was provided twice, the oral condition of tongue, saliva, mucosal membrane, and gingiva was improved in patients receiving gauze frozen with normal saline or ice. CONCLUSION: Gauze frozen with normal saline and ice can be effective for oral care in reducing the thirst level and improving the condition of the oral cavity.
Adult
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Aged
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*Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
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Female
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Freezing
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Gallbladder Diseases/*surgery
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Gingiva/drug effects
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Humans
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*Ice
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mouth Mucosa/drug effects
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Pilot Projects
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Saline Solution, Hypertonic
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Saliva/physiology
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*Thirst/drug effects
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Tongue/drug effects
6.Two Cases of Skin Necrosis after Canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy in Young Women.
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2015;56(11):1798-1803
PURPOSE: To report 2 cases of skin necrosis over the medial canthus following canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy in young women diagnosed with canalicular obstruction. CASE SUMMARY: (Case 1) A 31-year-old female presented to our clinic with epiphora in the right eye that had developed 2 years prior. On examination, a right upper and lower canalicular obstruction was noted and the patient underwent canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy with silicone tube intubation. Topical 0.04% mitomycin-C eyedrops were applied twice a day from postoperative day 1 for 7 days. The patient revisited our emergency center with swelling, redness, and tenderness in the medial canthal region that developed 3 days after the initial surgery. Furthermore, a skin ulceration had developed followed by an exudative oozing with crust. (Case 2) A 23-years-old female visited our clinic with epiphora in the right eye that had developed 3 months prior. Ophthalmic examinations revealed a common canalicular obstruction in the right eye and canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy with silicone tube intubation was performed. Seven days postoperatively, the patient developed mild pain and tenderness over the right lacrimal sac and medial canthal erythema with purulent discharge was noted. Furthermore, a localized skin necrosis had developed. CONCLUSIONS: Localized skin necrosis may rarely develop after canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy in young women. If localized skin symptoms develop postoperatively, the patient should be closely monitored.
Adult
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Emergencies
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Erythema
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Female
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Humans
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Intubation
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
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Mitomycin
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Necrosis*
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Silicones
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Skin Ulcer
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Skin*
7.A statistic study on 616 cases of gastrofiberscopy.
Eun Jun CHO ; Sung Jag AHN ; Hee Sung RHEEM ; Hong Ju CHUNG ; Jong Hoon CHUNG
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 1991;12(11):7-13
No abstract available.
8.A case of leiomyoma of the vulva.
Eun Joo LEE ; Kang Il CHO ; Cheol Kyu LEE ; Young Jun AN
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1993;36(4):577-580
No abstract available.
Leiomyoma*
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Vulva*
9.A case of leiomyoma of the vulva.
Eun Joo LEE ; Kang Il CHO ; Cheol Kyu LEE ; Young Jun AN
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1993;36(4):577-580
No abstract available.
Leiomyoma*
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Vulva*
10.A survey about contents of care on the patients who visited emergency room at a general hospital.
Hong Ju CHUNG ; Seung Jae AN ; Hee Sang RHEEM ; Eun Jun CHO ; Joung Hun CHUNG
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 1991;12(9):24-29
No abstract available.
Emergencies*
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Emergency Service, Hospital*
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Hospitals, General*
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Humans