1.Management of Risk of Statin Therapy.
Hee Jeong CHOI ; Jong Nam PARK
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 2004;25(10):713-720
No abstract available.
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors*
2.Expression of CD44 in Epithelial Ovarian Tumors.
Kye Weon KWON ; Hee Jeong AHN ; Yoon Jeong CHOI ; Hee Jae JOO ; Nam Hoon CHO
Korean Journal of Pathology 1998;32(8):596-602
CD44 is a hyaluronic acid receptor that exists as a standard 90-kd form (CD44H) as well as several CD44 variants isoforms are produced through alternative splicing. Alternatively spliced variants of the CD44 molecule have been found to be associated with invasive and metastatic potential of cancer cells and poor prognosis in several types of carcinoma. The purpose of the present study is to define the expression of CD44H and CD44v6 in ovarian tumors and to investigate whether the expression of these molecules is associated with adverse prognosis. We evaluated the expression of CD44 isoforms in 58 ovarian tumors by means of immunohistochemistry, and correlated between CD44 expression and the histologic types, tumor grade, peritoneal implants, pseudomyxoma peritonei and FIGO stage. While the CD44H was commonly expressed in ovarian tumors, the CD44v6 was expressed in a minor proportion of serous tumors in comparison with frequent expression of v6 isoform in mucinous tumors. The CD44H expression was significantly higher in stage I/II than in stage III. However, there was no correlation between the expression of CD44 and the presence of peritoneal implants or pseudomyxoma peritonei. These results suggest that CD44H could play an important role in the adhesive function in the lower stage of the ovarian tumor and reduced expression in the higher stage might be related to the metastasis and widespread invasion of ovarian carcinoma cells.
Adhesives
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Alternative Splicing
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Female
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Immunohistochemistry
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Mucins
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Neoplasm Metastasis
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Ovary
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Prognosis
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Protein Isoforms
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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
3.CT Images of Gossypiboma.
Hae Jeong JEON ; Jeong Hee PARK ; Young Chil CHOI ; Jong Nam LIRA
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 1994;30(4):723-726
PURPOSE: Surgical sponges retained after laparotomy can cause serious problem if they were not be identified in early state. In these circumstances, abdominal CT yields the accurate diagnostic images. The purpose of this report is to present highly indicative findings permitting correct preoperative diagnosis of the gossypiboma. we experienced three cases in which CT showed the images sufficiently characteristic to suggest the correct preoperative diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated retrospectively the radiological images of gossypiboma confirmed by operation. Three patients were admitted due to palpable masses. Two female patients had mdical histories of cesarean sections and a male patient had been operated due to malignant fibrous histiocytoma, previously. RESULTS: Abdominal CT scan of one case revealed huge ovoid hypodense mass with enhanced peripheral rim. Calcific spots and whirl-like stripes were noted within the lesion. Towel was found in pathologic specimen. CT images of two patients showed well-encapsulated, mixed fluid and soft tissue density mass with several gas bubbles. Surgical sponges were found within abscesses. CONCLUSION: The authors conclude that these characteristic CT findings and careful histories of surgery are very useful for correct pre-operative diagnosis and permit the guideline for the optimal plan of the surgical treatment.
Abscess
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Cesarean Section
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Diagnosis
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Female
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Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous
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Humans
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Laparotomy
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Male
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Pregnancy
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Retrospective Studies
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Surgical Sponges
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
4.Influenza A (H1N1) Regional Base Hospital Nurse's Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Infection Control.
Nam Young YANG ; Jeong Sil CHOI
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing 2009;21(6):593-602
PURPOSE: This study was to provide baseline data about nurses' Influenza A (H1N1) knowledge, awareness, andpractice of infection control and to identify the significant factor affecting the level of practice. METHODS: The subjects of this study were 144 nurses who worked at Influenza A (H1N1) regional base Hospital in D city. Data were collected by self-reported questionnaires during September 2009. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. RESULTS: The knowledge of Influenza A (H1N1) was statistically different according to age, unit, career and experience of seasonal influenza vaccination during the last year. The awareness of infection control was statistically different according to age, career, experience of seasonal influenza vaccination for last year and intention to get seasonal influenza vaccination for this year. The practice of infection control was statistically different according to unit, experience of seasonal influenza vaccination for last year, intention to get seasonal influenza vaccination for this year and intention to get Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination for this year. There was positive correlation among knowledge, awareness and practice (p < .05). Awareness was the significant factor affecting the level of practice. CONCLUSION: An educational program focusing on strategy to change nurse's awareness can be effective for infection control of Influenza A (H1N1) in regional base hospitals.
Infection Control
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Influenza, Human
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Intention
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Seasons
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Vaccination
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Surveys and Questionnaires
5.Effect of the Meridian Pressure on the Functions of Upper Extremities and Discomfort of ADLs of Hemiplegic Patients.
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing 2008;20(1):55-64
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of Meridian pressure on the functions of upper extremities and discomfort of ADLs of hemiplegic patients. METHODS: The research design was a nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized design. Subjects were 35 hemiplegic patients who were hospitalized at L Oriental Medical Hospital; 18 for the experimental group and 17 for the control group. The experimental group was given meridian pressure for 10 minutes daily for 2 weeks. The data were analyzed by SPSS 12.0 program. The chi-square-test and t-test were used for the two groups' homogeneity, and t-test was used for the hypothesis test. RESULTS: Manual muscle test, ROMs of wrist extension, elbow flexion, and shoulder extension of the experimental group increased compared to the control group. Shoulder pain and index finger circumference of the experimental group decreased compared to the control group. The experimental group showed to have less discomfort of ADLs than the control group. CONCLUSION: The study results verified that meridian pressure is effective for improving the functions of hemiplegic patients' upper extremities as well as reducing discomfort of ADLs.
Activities of Daily Living
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Elbow
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Fingers
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Hemiplegia
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Humans
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Muscles
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Research Design
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Shoulder
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Shoulder Pain
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Upper Extremity
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Wrist
6.Relationships of Nurses' Perception, Nursing Performance, Job Stress, and Burnout in Relation to the Joint Commission International Hospital Accreditation.
Nam Young YANG ; Jeong Sil CHOI
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2014;20(1):1-9
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to ascertain current status of nurses' perception, nursing performance, job stress, and burnout in relation to the Joint Commission International (JCI) hospital accreditation and to verify the relationships among these variables. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed using questionnaires. Data were collected from 220 nurses who worked at one hospital from April 5 to May 4, 2013. RESULTS: The scores for perception, nursing performance, job stress and burnout in relation to the JCI hospital accreditation were(on a five-point Likert scale) 3.23, 4.01, 3.56 and 3.40 respectively. A positive correlation was observed between perception and nursing performance. Burnout was negatively correlated with perception and nursing performance, and positively correlated with job stress. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that developing positive perception and reduced burnout in relation to the JCI hospital accreditation can produce good nursing performance. These findings can be utilized to develop strategies for reducing job stress and burnout in relation to the JCI hospital accreditation.
Accreditation*
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Joints*
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Nursing*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
7.Differences in Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction according to Teaching Style, and Personality of Preceptors.
Jeong Sil CHOI ; Nam Young YANG
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2011;17(3):349-356
PURPOSE: In this study, differences and relationship between teaching style, personality, job stress, and job satisfaction among preceptors were examined. METHODS: The participants were 121 preceptors. Data were collected in November and December 2010 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Scheffe's test, and Pearson correlation coefficients. RESULTS: The most frequent teaching style was judgement-initiative, and personality scores were highest for conscientiousness. Job stress was average (3.05+/-.59), and job satisfaction was below the mid-point level (2.76+/-.39). Job stress and job satisfaction were significantly different according to teaching style. Significant correlations were found between personality and job stress, and personality and job satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that changes in perceived teaching style, and personality may be necessary to decrease job stress, and to promote job satisfaction among preceptors. The results of this study should be considered in the development of effective preceptor training programs.
Job Satisfaction
8.Perceived Knowledge, Attitude, and Compliance with Preventive Behavior on Influenza A (H1N1) by University Students.
Jeong Sil CHOI ; Nam Young YANG
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing 2010;22(3):250-259
PURPOSE: This study was examined to identify the relationship among knowledge, attitude, and compliance with preventive behavior on influenza A (H1N1) by University students. METHODS: The sample consisted of 101 students. The data were collected from August to September 2009 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: The mean scores of knowledge (11.89 +/- 1.39), attitude (30.16 +/- 2.87), and compliance with preventive behavior (22.35 +/- 3.51) on influenza A (H1N1) were above the average. The level of knowledge was not significantly different regardless of characteristics. Students' attitude differed according to gender (p<.001), and plan to seasonal influenza vaccination for this year (p=.007). Compliance with preventive behavior was significantly different according to experience of seasonal influenza vaccination during last year (p=.010), experience of obtained information about influenza A (H1N1) (p=.037). Significant correlations were found between knowledge and compliance with preventive behavior (p<.001), attitude and compliance with preventive behavior (p<.001). Knowledge and attitude was a predictor of compliance with preventive behavior (23.4%). CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that perceived knowledge and attitude may be necessary to improve compliance with preventive behavior on influenza A (H1N1) among university students. The results of the study can be utilized in educational programs about preventing the occurrence of influenza among university students.
Compliance
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Humans
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Influenza, Human
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Seasons
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Vaccination
9.The Effects of a Self-Help Empowerment Strategy Program on the Empowerment and Health Status of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.
Eun Nam LEE ; Eun Ok CHOI ; Eun Jeong HWANG
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing 2003;15(3):393-401
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a six week self-help empowerment strategy program on the empowerment status, pain intensity, physical function, joint flexibility and depression status in rheumatoid arthritis patients. METHOD: The subjects of the study consisted of a convenience sample thirteen rheumatoid arthritis patients. Data was collected from July to November, 2001. All patient received a self-help empowerment strategy program, once a week for six weeks. RESULT: After receiving the self-help empowerment strategy program, the empowerment status increased significantly, the pain intensity and the depression score decreased significantly and the level of physical function significantly improved but the flexibilities of shoulders, knees and ankles were not significantly changed. CONCLUSION: Further studies need to be done to determine the feasibility of implementing empowerment strategy and its possibility as an effective intervention program for decreasing pain intensity and depression score and improving the physical function.
Ankle
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid*
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Depression
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Humans
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Knee
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Power (Psychology)*
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Self-Help Groups
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Shoulder
10.Nursing Performance and Organizational Socialization of New Nurses according to Teaching Style of Preceptors and Personality of New Nurses.
Jeong Sill CHOI ; Nam Young YANG
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration 2012;18(3):281-289
PURPOSE: In this study, we examined the differences and relationship between teaching style of preceptors, and personality, nursing performance, and organizational socialization of new nurses. METHODS: The participants were 118 new nurses. The data collected from March to May 2011 were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficients. RESULTS: Teaching style of preceptors was most frequently judgement-initiative, and personality of new nurses was most frequently extraversion. Nursing performance (3.05+/-.59) and organizational socialization (3.05+/-.59) of new nurses were at an average level. Nursing performance and organizational socialization of new nurses were not significantly different according to teaching style of preceptors. Significant correlations were found between personality and nursing performance, and between personality and organizational socialization. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that changes in perceived teaching style of preceptors and personality of new nurses may be necessary to increase efficiency of preceptorship related to nursing performance and organizational socialization of new nurses. The above-mentioned results should be reflected in the development of effective preceptor training programs.
Extraversion (Psychology)
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Preceptorship
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Socialization