PURPOSE: The study was done to examine whether consciousness of calling and life satisfaction have a mediating effect in the relationship between nursing students' purpose of life and their quality of life. METHODS: The participants were 171 nursing students studying in two colleges of nursing located in Chungcheong and Gyeonggi Province. Measurements included the purpose in life questionnaire, Korea-version WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, brief calling scale and satisfaction with life scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and multiple regression techniques with SPSS 24.0. Mediation analysis was performed according to the Baron and Kenny method and Sobel test. RESULTS: There were significant correlations among purpose in life, consciousness of calling, satisfaction with life and quality of life. Consciousness of calling and satisfaction with life showed perfect mediating effects in the relationship between purpose in life and quality of life. CONCLUSION: In this study, nursing students' purpose in life had significant influences on nursing students' quality of life via calling consciousness and satisfaction with life. Therefore, to enhance quality of life for nursing students, it is necessary to build effective strategies and education programs to enhance nursing students' purpose in life, consciousness of calling and satisfaction with life.
Consciousness ; Education ; Gyeonggi-do ; Humans ; Methods ; Negotiating ; Nursing ; Quality of Life ; Students, Nursing

Bone single photon emission computed tomography(SPECT) of the knees has been shown to be of diagnostic value for the investigation of intemal derangement of knees(IDK). This study compared bone SPECT and magnetic resonance image(MRI) with arthroscopic findings for the diagnosis of IDK. Fifty patients who had been performed arthroscopy in Seoul National University Hospital from January 1997 to September 1997 were studied with both the modalities preoperatively. There were 38 meniscal injuries, 26 cruciate ligament injuries and 8 cases of patellofemoral joint problems. In view of SPECT, the most remarkable results were from meniscal tears. In meniscal tears, the diagnostic values of SPECT were 89.5% of sensitivity, 66.7% of specificity, 84% of diagnostic accuracy, which were comparable to those of MRI, 97.4%, 91.7% and 96%, respectively. But SPECT showed inferior diagnostic values in cruciate ligament injuries. For anterior knee pain, SPECT was more sensitive than MRI for the detection of pathology. And for functionally related cases, such as ACL impingement to intercondylar notch, SPECT was far more valuable than MRI. Bone SPECT will not provide the anatomical detail of MRI but seems to be a useful tool for the detection of wide range of knee disorders including IDK. Further research is justified to investigate the precise role of bone SPECT in clinical practice and its value in relation to MRI.
Arthroscopy ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Knee* ; Ligaments ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging* ; Patellofemoral Joint ; Pathology ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Seoul ; Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon*

Purpose: To investigate the influence of violence experience and response of coping with violence on professional QoL among emergency department. Methods: This cross-sectional study, included 179 subjects. Data were collected online from June 24 to July 31, 2022, and were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: In the compassion satisfaction category, the problem focused coping (β=.328, p<.001) was a significant influencing factor (adj. R2 =.103) (F=21.36, p<.001). In the burnout category, violence response (β=.460, p<.001), problem focused coping (β=-.306, p<.001), and violence experience (β=.151, p=.030) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.288) (F=24.99, p<.001). In the secondary traumatic stress category, violence response (β=.587, p<.001) and emergency department career (β=.177, p=.011) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.383) (F=41.90, p<.001). Conclusion To improve professional QoL, it is necessary to understand the current situation related to violence and prepare a coping support system and intervention to prevent violence experiences and reduce negative consequences related to violence for a safe working environment for emergency department nurses.

Purpose: To investigate the influence of violence experience and response of coping with violence on professional QoL among emergency department. Methods: This cross-sectional study, included 179 subjects. Data were collected online from June 24 to July 31, 2022, and were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: In the compassion satisfaction category, the problem focused coping (β=.328, p<.001) was a significant influencing factor (adj. R2 =.103) (F=21.36, p<.001). In the burnout category, violence response (β=.460, p<.001), problem focused coping (β=-.306, p<.001), and violence experience (β=.151, p=.030) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.288) (F=24.99, p<.001). In the secondary traumatic stress category, violence response (β=.587, p<.001) and emergency department career (β=.177, p=.011) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.383) (F=41.90, p<.001). Conclusion To improve professional QoL, it is necessary to understand the current situation related to violence and prepare a coping support system and intervention to prevent violence experiences and reduce negative consequences related to violence for a safe working environment for emergency department nurses.

Purpose: To investigate the influence of violence experience and response of coping with violence on professional QoL among emergency department. Methods: This cross-sectional study, included 179 subjects. Data were collected online from June 24 to July 31, 2022, and were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: In the compassion satisfaction category, the problem focused coping (β=.328, p<.001) was a significant influencing factor (adj. R2 =.103) (F=21.36, p<.001). In the burnout category, violence response (β=.460, p<.001), problem focused coping (β=-.306, p<.001), and violence experience (β=.151, p=.030) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.288) (F=24.99, p<.001). In the secondary traumatic stress category, violence response (β=.587, p<.001) and emergency department career (β=.177, p=.011) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.383) (F=41.90, p<.001). Conclusion To improve professional QoL, it is necessary to understand the current situation related to violence and prepare a coping support system and intervention to prevent violence experiences and reduce negative consequences related to violence for a safe working environment for emergency department nurses.

Purpose: To investigate the influence of violence experience and response of coping with violence on professional QoL among emergency department. Methods: This cross-sectional study, included 179 subjects. Data were collected online from June 24 to July 31, 2022, and were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: In the compassion satisfaction category, the problem focused coping (β=.328, p<.001) was a significant influencing factor (adj. R2 =.103) (F=21.36, p<.001). In the burnout category, violence response (β=.460, p<.001), problem focused coping (β=-.306, p<.001), and violence experience (β=.151, p=.030) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.288) (F=24.99, p<.001). In the secondary traumatic stress category, violence response (β=.587, p<.001) and emergency department career (β=.177, p=.011) were significant influencing factors (adj. R2 =.383) (F=41.90, p<.001). Conclusion To improve professional QoL, it is necessary to understand the current situation related to violence and prepare a coping support system and intervention to prevent violence experiences and reduce negative consequences related to violence for a safe working environment for emergency department nurses.

Trichophyton tonsurans is an anthropophilic dermatophyte that is not yet truly prevalent in Korea. Especially, cases of toe nail infection during childhood are very rare, and no cases have been reported prior to this report. We report a single case of tinea unguium due to T. tonsurans in a healthy child. A 7 year-old patient visited an outpatient clinic presenting with subungual hyperkeratosis of the 1st and 3rd Rt. toe nails, which had first presented at an age of 28 months, and no other symptoms. Numerous hyphae were evident on the KOH smear examination. A confirmative diagnosis of tinea unguium cased by T. tonsurans was made after culturing scales from the toe nail lesion. The patient is currently undergoing follow-up, after being treated with oral terbinafine hydrochloride, without a relapse in symptoms.
Ambulatory Care Facilities ; Arthrodermataceae ; Child ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Hyphae ; Korea ; Nails ; Naphthalenes ; Onychomycosis ; Polyenes ; Recurrence ; Toes ; Trichophyton ; Weights and Measures

Objectives: Nursing documentation consumes approximately 30% of nurses’ professional time, making improvements in efficiency essential for patient safety and workflow optimization. This study compares traditional nursing documentation methods with a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based system, evaluating its effectiveness in reducing documentation time and ensuring the accuracy of AI-suggested entries. Furthermore, the study aims to assess the system’s impact on overall documentation efficiency and quality. Methods: Forty nurses with a minimum of 6 months of clinical experience participated. In the pre-assessment phase, they documented a nursing scenario using traditional electronic nursing records (ENRs). In the post-assessment phase, they used the SmartENR AI version, developed with OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4.0 API and customized for domestic nursing standards; it supports NANDA, SOAPIE, Focus DAR, and narrative formats. Documentation was evaluated on a 5-point scale for accuracy, comprehensiveness, usability, ease of use, and fluency. Results: Participants averaged 64 months of clinical experience. Traditional documentation required 467.18 ± 314.77 seconds, whereas AI-assisted documentation took 182.68 ± 99.71 seconds, reducing documentation time by approximately 40%. AI-generated documentation received scores of 3.62 ± 1.29 for accuracy, 4.13 ± 1.07 for comprehensiveness, 3.50 ± 0.93 for usability, 4.80 ± 0.61 for ease of use, and 4.50 ± 0.88 for fluency. Conclusions Generative AI substantially reduces the nursing documentation workload and increases efficiency. Nevertheless, further refinement of AI models is necessary to improve accuracy and ensure seamless integration into clinical practice with minimal manual modifications. This study underscores AI’s potential to improve nursing documentation efficiency and accuracy in future clinical settings.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of single-tuft toothbrushes in removing dental plaque, particularly in areas that are difficult to reach using conventional toothbrushes. The study also explores the current level of awareness and usage of these brushes, and it identifies gaps in research and education regarding their application. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley and guidelines by Peters et al. Databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Korean academic repositories were searched using keywords like “single-tuft toothbrush” and “end-tuft toothbrush.” A total of 403 articles were initially identified, with 9 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. These studies included 8 randomized controlled trials and 1 in-vitro experiment, focusing on the effectiveness of single-tuft toothbrushes in various contexts. Results: Single-tuft toothbrushes demonstrated superior plaque removal in challenging areas, such as interproximal surfaces of molars, lingual surfaces, and around orthodontic appliances. In combination with conventional toothbrushes, they showed significantly better results compared to conventional tools alone. However, they did not consistently outperform other interdental cleaning devices like floss or interdental brushes across all metrics. User satisfaction with single-tuft toothbrushes was high, especially among orthodontic patients, although their usage rate was significantly lower due to limited awareness and accessibility. Conclusions Single-tuft toothbrushes are highly effective as adjuncts to conventional oral hygiene tools, particularly in managing hard-to-reach areas. However, their overall efficacy in replacing other oral hygiene tools is limited. To maximize their potential, increased public awareness, improved accessibility, and targeted education programs are needed. Further research should explore their role in specific patient populations, such as those with orthodontic appliances or implant restorations.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of single-tuft toothbrushes in removing dental plaque, particularly in areas that are difficult to reach using conventional toothbrushes. The study also explores the current level of awareness and usage of these brushes, and it identifies gaps in research and education regarding their application. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley and guidelines by Peters et al. Databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Korean academic repositories were searched using keywords like “single-tuft toothbrush” and “end-tuft toothbrush.” A total of 403 articles were initially identified, with 9 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. These studies included 8 randomized controlled trials and 1 in-vitro experiment, focusing on the effectiveness of single-tuft toothbrushes in various contexts. Results: Single-tuft toothbrushes demonstrated superior plaque removal in challenging areas, such as interproximal surfaces of molars, lingual surfaces, and around orthodontic appliances. In combination with conventional toothbrushes, they showed significantly better results compared to conventional tools alone. However, they did not consistently outperform other interdental cleaning devices like floss or interdental brushes across all metrics. User satisfaction with single-tuft toothbrushes was high, especially among orthodontic patients, although their usage rate was significantly lower due to limited awareness and accessibility. Conclusions Single-tuft toothbrushes are highly effective as adjuncts to conventional oral hygiene tools, particularly in managing hard-to-reach areas. However, their overall efficacy in replacing other oral hygiene tools is limited. To maximize their potential, increased public awareness, improved accessibility, and targeted education programs are needed. Further research should explore their role in specific patient populations, such as those with orthodontic appliances or implant restorations.