PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influencing factors on externalized and internalized problem behaviors among high school students. METHODS: The subjects for this study were 707 students in two high schools in K province. The data were collected during the period from October to November, 2014 by use of questionnaires. The instruments used were the Korean Youth Self-report, Daily Hassles Questionnaire, State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory, and Ego Resiliency Scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS: Significant predictors to explain externalized problem behaviors comprised anger-out, anger-in, anger-control, relation with parents, daily stress, and religion. It was found that these factors explained 46% of externalized problem behavior. Ego resiliency, anger-in, daily stress, gender, relation with parent, and anger-out were significant predictors to explain internalized problem behaviors. It was found that these factors explained 45% of internalized problem behaviors. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that the influencing factors on problem behaviors differ from externalized and internalized problem behaviors. So these findings will provide the basic data to develop a program that is differentiated by problem behavior type.
Adolescent* ; Anger ; Ego ; Humans ; Parents ; Problem Behavior* ; Stress, Psychological

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to examine the mediating effect of meaning in life on the relationship between social connectedness and depression among middle-aged women.METHODS: A descriptive correlational design was employed. One hundred and forty-two middle-aged women who visited welfare centers or churches in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province participated in the study. The data were collected from May to June, 2019 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression analyses based on Baron and Kenny criteria.RESULTS: Social connectedness was significantly positively correlated with meaning in life (r=.52, p < .001) and negatively with depression (r=−.53, p < .001). Meaning in life was also significantly negatively correlated with depression (r=−.50, p < .001). Furthermore, meaning in life had a significant mediating effect on the relationship between social connectedness and depression (β=−.31, p < .001).CONCLUSION: Our study findings suggest that meaning in life plays an important role in maintaining mental health and well-being for middle-aged women. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a nursing intervention program that can enhance the meaning in life to promote mental health and well-being.
Depression ; Female ; Gyeonggi-do ; Humans ; Linear Models ; Mental Health ; Negotiating ; Nursing ; Seoul

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Empyema, Subdural* ; Haemophilus influenzae* ; Haemophilus* ; Meningitis*

Purpose: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from September 2022 to September 2023, involving 29 eyes from patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma. The study analyzed the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effects of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% at 1 and 3 months after administration. Additionally, adverse events reported by patients at each visit were documented. Results: The mean age of patients at the start of treatment was 64.46 years. The baseline IOP was 17.46 ± 4.03 mmHg, which significantly decreased to 15.07 ± 4.23 mmHg (p = 0.002) at 1 month (29 eyes) and 14.93 ± 3.86 mmHg (p = 0.002) at 3 months (28 eyes) after latanoprostene bunod administration. After 1 month, 9 patients reported adverse events, including conjunctival hyperemia (1 eye, 3.5%), itching (2 eyes, 6.9%), foreign body sensation (2 eyes, 6.9%), stinging (2 eyes, 6.9%), ocular pain (2 eyes, 6.9%), and deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus (1 eye, 3.5%). The patient who experienced deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus discontinued treatment. After 3 months, 2 eyes with itching discontinued treatment due to conjunctival allergy. Conclusions Latanoprostene bunod 0.024% demonstrated short-term efficacy in reducing IOP and a manageable safety profile in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Purpose: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from September 2022 to September 2023, involving 29 eyes from patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma. The study analyzed the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effects of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% at 1 and 3 months after administration. Additionally, adverse events reported by patients at each visit were documented. Results: The mean age of patients at the start of treatment was 64.46 years. The baseline IOP was 17.46 ± 4.03 mmHg, which significantly decreased to 15.07 ± 4.23 mmHg (p = 0.002) at 1 month (29 eyes) and 14.93 ± 3.86 mmHg (p = 0.002) at 3 months (28 eyes) after latanoprostene bunod administration. After 1 month, 9 patients reported adverse events, including conjunctival hyperemia (1 eye, 3.5%), itching (2 eyes, 6.9%), foreign body sensation (2 eyes, 6.9%), stinging (2 eyes, 6.9%), ocular pain (2 eyes, 6.9%), and deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus (1 eye, 3.5%). The patient who experienced deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus discontinued treatment. After 3 months, 2 eyes with itching discontinued treatment due to conjunctival allergy. Conclusions Latanoprostene bunod 0.024% demonstrated short-term efficacy in reducing IOP and a manageable safety profile in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Purpose: To evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from September 2022 to September 2023, involving 29 eyes from patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma. The study analyzed the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effects of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% at 1 and 3 months after administration. Additionally, adverse events reported by patients at each visit were documented. Results: The mean age of patients at the start of treatment was 64.46 years. The baseline IOP was 17.46 ± 4.03 mmHg, which significantly decreased to 15.07 ± 4.23 mmHg (p = 0.002) at 1 month (29 eyes) and 14.93 ± 3.86 mmHg (p = 0.002) at 3 months (28 eyes) after latanoprostene bunod administration. After 1 month, 9 patients reported adverse events, including conjunctival hyperemia (1 eye, 3.5%), itching (2 eyes, 6.9%), foreign body sensation (2 eyes, 6.9%), stinging (2 eyes, 6.9%), ocular pain (2 eyes, 6.9%), and deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus (1 eye, 3.5%). The patient who experienced deepening of the upper eyelid sulcus discontinued treatment. After 3 months, 2 eyes with itching discontinued treatment due to conjunctival allergy. Conclusions Latanoprostene bunod 0.024% demonstrated short-term efficacy in reducing IOP and a manageable safety profile in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of an automated screening program that diagnoses horizontal strabismus using machine learning based on ocular deviation data captured by the wearable eyetracker, Tobii pro glasses 2 (TPG2). Methods: The TPG2 which locates the pupil center to measure ocular movement was used. In normal adults wearing TPG2, horizontal ocular deviation was induced by covering the left eye and applying prisms of varying strengths (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 PD base-in and out) to the right eye. TPG2 automatically recorded ocular deviation before and after prism induction generating 28 types of ocular deviation sets. From each set, 20 X-axis values before and after ocular deviation were randomly extracted using an oversampling technique creating a total of 61,600 ocular deviation sets. For training, 56,000 sets were used and 5,600 were evaluated for sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC). Results: Eleven normal adults (5 males) participated with a mean age of 34.8 ± 7.37 years. Based on an 8 PD threshold, deviations of 8 PD or less demonstrated a sensitivity of 1.0, a specificity of 0.95, and an AUC of 0.97. When categorized into three groups based on 8 PD and 20 PD thresholds, the results were: sensitivity of 0.90 and specificity of 0.95 for ≤ 8 PD; sensitivity of 0.60 and specificity of 1.00 for 8-20 PD; sensitivity of 1.00 and specificity of 0.88 for > 20 PD. Conclusions The machine learning program developed using induced ocular deviations measured with prisms and TPG2 shows promise for use in future strabismus screening tests.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the mental health promotion program based on Positive Psychology for adolescents with problem behavior. METHODS: The study used a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Eligible participants were first grade students in two high schools in K Province. The inclusion criteria for the study were those with scores in the upper 15% on the Korean Youth Self-Report. A total of 74 participants were assigned to an 8-session program (n=38) or to a control (n=36) group. The outcome variables were psychological well-being, depression, and self-esteem. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences in demographic variables or outcome variables, except self-esteem, between the two groups at the baseline. The experimental group had higher mean scores on psychological well-being and self-esteem and a lower mean score on depression. There were significant differences in psychological well-being (t=3.45, p=.001), self-esteem (F=5.45, p=.022), and depression (t=-2.80, p=.007) between the two groups. CONCLUSION: The mental health promotion program based on Positive Psychology was effective in decreasing depression as well as improving psychological well-being and self-esteem for adolescents with problem behavior. This study contributes to suggesting a framework for promoting mental health for high school students with problem behavior.
Adaptation, Psychological ; Adolescent* ; Depression ; Humans ; Mental Health* ; Problem Behavior* ; Program Evaluation ; Psychology* ; Self Concept

PURPOSE: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the experiences in the transplantation coordinators' practice. METHOD: Data was collected through a tape-recorded in-depth interview from nine participants who were transplantation coordinators of their hospitals. It was analyzed using the phenomenological method proposed by Colaizzi(1978). RESULTS: From significant statements, six categories of themes were integrated into the essential structure of the experiences of transplantation coordinators. Six categories of themes were 'continue to be professional during dash this way and rush that', 'burden due to persistent heavy work', 'the uniqueness in family care of the brain-dead patients', 'support of family and a professional group', 'worthiness and achievement of the patients' recovery', and 'establishment of self-confidence as a coordinator'. CONCLUSION: Although the transplantation coordinators played various roles, they had a conflict in role identity due to poor working environments. The results of this study suggested that development of an educational program, an increase in understanding for the coordinators' role, and institutional support for better working conditions are needed to get professional acknowledgement for transplantation coordinators.
Adult ; Humans ; Interviews as Topic ; Mental Health ; Middle Aged ; Role ; *Specialties, Nursing ; *Transplantation/nursing

Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries is a rate congenital heart disease. In this discase, there is discordance between both the atria and ventricles and the ventricles and great vessels. The anatomic left ventricle lies on the rightside and is connected to the pulmonic trunk, whereas the anatomic right ventricles lies on the left side and functions as the systemic ventricle. Most patients have associated another cardiac anomalies and conduction disturbance.Less commonly, ventricular extrasystoles, paroxismal supraventricular tachycardia, WPW preexitaion and atrial fibrillation may be obserced. We report an adult case of congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Adult* ; Arteries* ; Atrial Fibrillation* ; Chymopapain ; Heart Defects, Congenital ; Heart Failure* ; Heart Ventricles ; Heart* ; Humans ; Tachycardia, Supraventricular ; Transposition of Great Vessels ; Ventricular Premature Complexes