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Tendon Injuries* ; Tendons*

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Diagnosis* ; Tinnitus*

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Rhinitis*

The thyroid nodule is a very common thyroid disease in adults, with an increasing incidence. Cancers are found in 10~14% of patients presenting with palpable thyroid nodules. As FNA is the single best test for evaluation of thyroid nodules, FNA should be the first test in patients with a thyroid nodule 1cm or larger. According to the FNA findings, thyroid nodules are usually classified into three categories: malignant, benign, and suspicious/indeterminate lesions. Malignant nodules should be treated by surgery, while benign nodules can be followed without any medical treatment or suppressed by L-T4 treatment. Patients with suspicious/indeterminate nodules, are malignant in 10% to 20% of cases, should be advised to undergo surgery.
Adult ; Humans ; Incidence ; Thyroid Diseases ; Thyroid Gland* ; Thyroid Nodule*

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Emergencies* ; Emergency Medicine* ; Korea*

This study was done to determine the correlation between body image and depression among women with urinary incontinence. The ultimate goal was to contribute to the planning of nursing intervention towark the establishment of a positive body image and the prevention of depression in women with urinary incontinence. The data were collected from Jan. 10 to May. 30, 1998 from 98 adult women, who lived in Cheonan City, Korea. The insturments were Hendrickson's Stress Incontinence Scale, physical self-image items out of Fitts' Tennessee self concept Scale, Osgood's Semantic Differential Scale, and Zung's self-rating Depression Scale. The data were analyzed using the SAS computerized program and include percentage, t-test, ANOVA, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results of this study are summarized as follows, 1. It was reported that 61.2% of the subjects experienced urinary incontinence. The level of body image perceived by urinary incontinent women had a mean of 58.56(SD=7.02) ; women with urinary incontinence showed mild depression. 2. The level of depression and body image was not significantly different between the incontinent or continent. There were significant differences in depression levels according to the severity of urinary incontinence of the subjects. 3. Severity of urinary incontinence and body image was negatively correlated (r=-0.300, p<0.01) ; correlation between depression and body image was negative (r=-0.578, p<0.01). 4. There are significant differences in body image according to use of medication, itching, and sensitivity of the vagina. 5. There are significant differences in depression with discharges from the vagina, itching, and sensitivity of the vagina. In conclusion, as urinary incontinence in women proved mildly depressive, health care providers need to develop and provide nursing intervention for the urinary incontinent with the goal of helping clients establish a positive body image and prevent depression.
Adult ; Body Image* ; Chungcheongnam-do ; Depression* ; Female ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Korea ; Nursing ; Pruritus ; Self Concept ; Semantic Differential ; Tennessee ; Urinary Incontinence* ; Vagina

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review the articles and theses on the patient safety culture of clinical nurses for identifying overall research trends regarding patient safety culture among hospital nurses, and to suggest strategies for improving nursing work environment related to patient safety culture. METHODS: The subjects for this study were 17 articles selected according to inclusion criteria from five databases in Korea. RESULTS: Seven articles were collected from nursing journals and ten from master's theses. The studies on the 17 articles were conducted at 66 hospitals from seven regions of Korea. The tools for patient safety culture were selected among the three tools from AHRQ and two Korean translation tools. The mean score of patient safety culture was 3.43. CONCLUSION: The findings from the article review indicate that, in order to improve nursing work environment for patient safety culture, the hospital and nursing manager should emphasize the education for patient safety, communication and open-minded reporting, and cooperation among the departments of hospital.
Education ; Korea ; Nursing* ; Patient Safety* ; Review Literature as Topic

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Genetic Therapy*

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Humans