1.The Effects of Emotional Labor and Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment in Staffs by the Size of Facility
Hye-Young JANG ; Eun-Ok SONG ; Yujin SUH
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing 2020;31(1):1-12
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing organizational commitment of staffs according to the size of long-term care facility.
Methods:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed. Data collection was conducted for a total of 315 employees in long-term care facilities located in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Gyeongbuk, and Chungnam. Data were collected from July 2018 to October 2018 using questionnaires which included emotional labor, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and general characteristics. In order to confirm the differences in the size of the facility, the facilities with less than 30 beds, those with 30-99 beds, and those with more than 100 beds were analyzed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, Pearson's correlation analysis, and multiple regression.
Results:
The job satisfaction and organizational commitment were significantly different according to the size of long-term care facility. Organizational commitment was influenced by ‘external job satisfaction’ in less than 30 beds, was influenced by ‘external job satisfaction, and attentiveness to required display rules of emotional labor’ in 30~99 beds, and then was influenced by ‘type of job, and internal job satisfaction’ in more than 100 beds. The predict variables accounted for 23.0%, 41.0%, and 34.0% of organizational commitment respectively.
Conclusion
These findings show that tailored interventions should be provided depending on the size of facility in order to increase organizational commitment. In addition, organizational commitment programs should be developed by considering strategies to reduce the emotional labor and to increase job satisfaction.
2.Coffee and metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Yujin LEE ; Jakyung SON ; Jiyoung JANG ; Kyong PARK
Journal of Nutrition and Health 2016;49(4):213-222
PURPOSE: Coffee is the most frequently consumed food item in South Korea after rice and cabbage. Coffee contains various substances, including caffeine, cafestol, kahweol, chlorogenic acid, and many other known and unknown ingredients with some health benefits. Especially, cumulative evidence has shown that regular coffee use is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, although limited and inconsistent data are available regarding metabolic syndrome. METHODS: This study reviewed all available scientific and epidemiologic evidence on coffee consumption, metabolic syndrome, and the association between them. Most epidemiologic research regarding this association was of a cross-sectional design, and a few case-control and cohort studies were available. We conducted meta-analysis with 11 observational studies investigated in Europe, America, and Asia. Summary odds ratios (OR) were calculated using a random-effects model. RESULTS: The overall OR of metabolic syndrome was 0.90 (95% Confidence Interval (CI), 0.81-0.99) for the highest category of coffee intake compared with the lowest intake category. These associations were stronger in populations of US and Europe (OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.76-0.94), whereas no association was observed in the Asian population (OR 1.00, 95% CI 0.81-1.23). CONCLUSION: The review results indicate that frequent coffee consumption may be beneficial to metabolic syndrome, but the association between coffee consumption and metabolic syndrome may differ by nations or continents.
Americas
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Asia
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Asian Continental Ancestry Group
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Brassica
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Caffeine
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Case-Control Studies
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Chlorogenic Acid
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Coffee*
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Cohort Studies
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Europe
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Humans
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Insurance Benefits
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Korea
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Odds Ratio
3.Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Pancreas: A Case Report.
Yujin KWON ; Seung Eun LEE ; Dae Wook HWANG ; Chang Sup LIM ; Jin Young JANG ; Sun Whe KIM
Korean Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery 2008;12(4):307-311
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is rare, soft tissue, spindle cell sarcoma of an ectomesenchymal origin. MPNSTs frequently occur in the extremities and trunk, whereas there has been only one previous report of MPNST originated from the pancreas. A 55-yr-old previously healthy man was admitted for a pancreas head mass, which was detected during a routine health inspection. Fine needle aspiration biopsy showed atypical cells that were suspicious for malignancy. On open exploration, a 2.6cm sized hypervascular well capsulated mass was seen between the duodenal first portion and the pancreas head, and so enucleation was performed. The tumor was composed with spindle cells without a typical storiform pattern and the cells were positive for mesenchymal antigen, S-100 and vimentin, whereas they were negative for epithelial membrane antigen and cytokeratin. It was concluded that the tumor was a MPNST with perineural cell differentiation. Primary MPNST of the pancreas is extremely rare and performing immunohistochemical staining is necessary for making its diagnosis.
Biopsy
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Cell Differentiation
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Extremities
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Head
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Keratins
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Mucin-1
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Nerve Sheath Neoplasms
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Pancreas
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Peripheral Nerves
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Sarcoma
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Vimentin
5.Potential application of herbal medicine treatment based on pattern identification for canine cognitive dysfunctional syndrome: a comparative analysis of Korea medicine therapy for patients with dementia
Kyungsook JUNG ; HuiYan ZHAO ; Yujin CHOI ; Jung-Hee JANG
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2022;62(3):e25-
Canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes cognitive and behavioral disorders and reduces the quality of life in dogs and their guardians. This study reviewed the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for CDS and compared the diagnosis and therapy of CAM between CDS in canines and dementia in humans. The evaluation tools for the diagnosis of CDS and dementia were similar in the neurological and neuropsychiatric examinations, daily life activity, cognitive tests, and neuroimaging, but the evaluation for dementia was further subdivided. In CAM, pattern identification is a diagnostic method for accurate, personalized treatment, such as herbal medicine. For herbal medicine treatment of cognitive impairment in canines and humans, a similar pattern identification classified as deficiency (Qi, blood, and Yin) and Excess (phlegm, Qi stagnation, and blood stasis) is being used. However, the veterinary clinical basis for verifying the efficacy and safety of CAM therapies for CDS is limited. Therefore, based on CAM evidence in dementia, it is necessary to establish CDS-targeted CAM diagnostic methods and therapeutic techniques considering the anatomical, physiological, and pathological characteristics of dogs.
6.A Genomic Approach to Identify the Different between Acute and Chronic UVB Exposures in the Causation of Inflammation and Cancer
JunPyo HAN ; Yujin JANG ; Dong Yeop SHIN ; Jun LEE ; Young Rok SEO
Journal of Cancer Prevention 2022;27(4):199-207
As a principal component of solar radiation, ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure can be harmful depending on the duration and intensity because the human body can easily be exposed to it. Many studies have demonstrated that UVB causes a series of inflammatory and other skin disorders. UVB has been classified as the Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Diverse studies have focused on UVB exposure but the complex perspective of acute and chronic UVB exposure is still lacking. This review presents the differences between acute and chronic exposure to UVB and summarizes public information in terms of toxicogenomic characteristics. We also demonstrated the differences between adverse effects of acute and chronic UVB exposure on the skin system. From the published literatures, we compared the biological pathways predict of the adverse effects caused by each UVB exposure type. Furthermore, our review not only clarifies the differences in each UVB exposure network but also suggests major hub genes related to cellular mechanisms and diseases that are thought to be affected by acute and chronic UVB exposure.
7.Differences in the Survival of Gastric Cancer Patients after Gastrectomy according to the Medical Insurance Status.
Jae Seong JANG ; Dong Gue SHIN ; Hye Min CHO ; Yujin KWON ; Dong Hui CHO ; Kyung Bok LEE ; Sang Soo PARK ; Jin YOON ; Yong Seog JANG ; Il Myung KIM
Journal of Gastric Cancer 2013;13(4):247-254
PURPOSE: In Korea, the entire population must enroll in the national health insurance system, and those who are classified as having a lower socioeconomic status are supported by the medical aid system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of the medical insurance status of gastric cancer patients with their survival after gastrectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 247 patients who underwent surgical treatment for gastric cancer between January 1999 and December 2010 at the Seoul Medical Center were evaluated. Based on their medical insurance status, the patients were classified into two groups: the national health insurance registered group (n=183), and the medical aid covered group (n=64). The survival rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: The median postoperative duration of hospitalization was longer in the medical aid covered group and postoperative morbidity and mortality were higher in the medical aid group than in the national health insurance registered group (P<0.05). The overall 5-year survival rate was 43.9% in the medical aid covered group and 64.3% in the national health insurance registered group (P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The medical insurance status reflects the socioeconomic status of a patient and can influence the overall survival of gastric cancer patients. A more sophisticated analysis of the difference in the survival time between gastric cancer patients based on their socioeconomic status is necessary.
Gastrectomy*
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Insurance Coverage*
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Insurance*
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Insurance, Health
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Korea
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Methods
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Mortality
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National Health Programs
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Seoul
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Social Class
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Stomach Neoplasms*
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Survival Rate
8.Efficacy of a Program Associated with a Local Community of Suicide Attempters who Visited a Regional Emergency Medical Center.
Namgil JANG ; Jinjoo KIM ; Won Bin PARK ; Jin Seong CHO ; Sung Youl HYUN ; Yong Su LIM ; Hyuk Jun YANG ; Gun LEE ; Yujin LEE
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2012;23(5):696-704
PURPOSE: The number of suicide attempts has increased in Korea. Not only physical therapy, but also psychiatric treatment is important. And urgent follow-up community mental health care is needed. This study reports on a management program associated with community mental health centers for suicide attempters who visited a regional emergency medical center; we suggest establishment of community mental health centers with an emergency department on a national scale. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 582 suicide attempters who visited a regional emergency medical center from March 1, 2009 to October 31, 2010. We recorded information on gender, age, patient's identification number, method of suicide attempt, number of previous attempts, past history of psychiatric disease, patient disposition, and Risk-rescue rating scale (RRRS). We analyzed fatality according to gender, age, method of suicide attempt, number of previous attempts, past history of psychiatric disease, and RRRS. We used Pearson's chi-square test and Mann-Whitney test for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Women had more suicide attempts than men and drug intoxication was the most common method of attempted suicide. Significant differences in fatality were observed according to age, gender, methods of attempted suicide, RRRS and no past history of psychiatric disease. Thirty three suicide attempters were registered to community mental health centers and underwent regular follow-up. CONCLUSION: Follow up through community mental health centers is important. However, there is a limitation of low enrollment and a regional medical center. Therefore, government support for community mental health centers is needed. If follow-up studies with community mental health centers are conducted on a national scale, the number of suicide attempters will be reduced.
Community Mental Health Centers
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Emergencies
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Korea
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Male
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Mental Health
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Retrospective Studies
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Suicide
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Suicide, Attempted
9.Tumescent local anesthetic technique for inguinal hernia repairs.
Ju Won CHYUNG ; Dong Gue SHIN ; Yujin KWON ; Dong Hui CHO ; Kyung Bok LEE ; Sang Soo PARK ; Jin YOON ; Yong Seog JANG
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research 2014;87(6):325-330
PURPOSE: We evaluated the adequacy and feasibility of a tumescent solution containing lidocaine and bupivacaine for inguinal hernia repairs. METHODS: The medical records of 146 consecutive inguinal hernia patients with 157 hernia repairs using the tumescent local anesthesia technique performed by a single surgeon between September 2009 and December 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: The mean operation time (+/-standard deviation) and hospital stay were 64.5 +/- 17.6 minutes and 2.7 +/- 1.5 days. The postoperative complication rate was 17.8%. There were four cases of recurrences (2.5%) at a mean follow-up of 24 +/- 14 months. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that local anesthesia with the tumescent technique is an effective and safe modality for inguinal hernia repairs.
Anesthesia, Local
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Bupivacaine
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hernia, Inguinal*
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Herniorrhaphy
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Humans
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Length of Stay
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Lidocaine
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Medical Records
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Postoperative Complications
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Recurrence
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Retrospective Studies
10.Differential patterns of nestin and glial fibrillary acidic protein expression in mouse hippocampus during postnatal development.
Joong Sun KIM ; Juhwan KIM ; Yujin KIM ; Miyoung YANG ; Hyosun JANG ; Sungwoon KANG ; Jong Choon KIM ; Sung Ho KIM ; Taekyun SHIN ; Changjong MOON
Journal of Veterinary Science 2011;12(1):1-6
Intermediate filaments, including nestin and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), are important for the brain to accommodate neural activities and changes during development. The present study examined the temporal changes of nestin and GFAP protein levels in the postnatal development of the mouse hippocampus. Mouse hippocampi were sampled on postnatal day (PND) 1, 3, 6, 18, and 48. Western blot analysis showed that nestin expression was high at PND 1 and markedly decreased until PND 18. Conversely, GFAP expression was acutely increased in the early phase of postnatal development. Nestin immunoreactivity was localized mainly in the processes of ramified cells at PND 1, but expression subsequently decreased. In contrast, GFAP was evident mainly in the marginal cells of the hippocampus at PND 1, but immunoreactivity revealed satellite, radial, or ramified shapes of the cells from PND 6-48. This study demonstrates that the opposing pattern of nestin and GFAP expressions in mouse hippocampus during postnatal development occur in the early development stage (PND 1-18), suggesting that the opposing change of nestin and GFAP in early postnatal development is important for neural differentiation and positioning in the mouse hippocampus.
*Aging
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Animals
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Blotting, Western
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Brain/cytology/growth & development
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Female
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*Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
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Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein/genetics/*metabolism
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Hippocampus/cytology/*growth & development/*metabolism
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Immunohistochemistry
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Intermediate Filament Proteins/genetics/*metabolism
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Male
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Mice
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Mice, Inbred ICR
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Nerve Tissue Proteins/genetics/*metabolism
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Neurons/metabolism