Cross-sectional study.To investigate associations between subclinical neck pain/discomfort, and range of motion physical dimensions the cervicothoracic spine.Despite high prevalence problems, few studies are available indicating any with development pain, or information regarding early signs pathology from pain for subjects not in treatment.Forty healthy volunteers, 19 42 years age (mean 28 years), were recruited. The spine measured as follows: spinal posture, active cervical motion, segment...

Although burnout among nurses has been studied in a great deal, this work not included Korean nurses. Furthermore, the role of personal resources such as empathy and empowerment predicting variance never examined.The purpose study was to understand phenomenon A comprehensive model examined identify significant predictors individual characteristics, job stress resource, with intention providing basis for organizational interventions reduce levels experienced by nurses.A cross-sectional...

Cohort study.To develop and establish the psychometric properties of Korean versions 4 neck pain disability questionnaires: Neck Disability Index, Pain Scale, Functional Rating Short Form McGill Questionnaire (SFMPQ).To our knowledge, there are no published language measures.Versions each questionnaire in idiomatic modern were developed with a process involving initial independent translation, synthesis translations, back review by an expert committee to achieve equivalence original English....

The relationship between empathy and caregiving appraisal outcomes was examined among 140 informal caregivers of older adults. Caregivers with high cognitive appraised the situation as less stressful threatening, were depressed, reported higher life satisfaction than did low empathy. caregivers' appraisal, along educational levels total household income, significantly predicted individual differences in caregiver depression, satisfaction, perceived physical health. Emotional negatively...

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a questionnaire for Cold Heat pathologic pattern identification in the context Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This intended classify subjects into or groups, distinction that is useful clinical trials both herbal acupuncture treatments. Methods: A had been developed previous completed by 63 patients (Group A) 64 B) from TCM hospitals. Each patient diagnosed doctor as one three patterns: Cold, Heat, Complex. results were...

Purpose:The aim of the study was to investigate neck posture, range motion, muscle endurance and self-report pain disability in smartphone users.Methods: Seventy-eight university student volunteers, aged between 18 30 years (mean age 23.2), were assessed for: a head-neck posture by measuring cranial vertical angle, motions using cervical motion device, deep flexor stabilizer.Finally, subjects asked about their completed questionnaires, ie, Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, Neck...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effects Korean mindfulness‐based stress reduction ( K ‐ MBSR ), walking, and patient education regarding diabetes mellitus (DM) on response, glycemic control, vascular inflammation in patients with mellitus. A cluster randomized trial including 56 adults group = 21, walking 18, 17) conducted between 13 J uly 14 S eptember 2012. questionnaire included D iabetes istress cale P erceived tress R esponse I nventory. Fasting blood samples were...

In Brief Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. To investigate neck proprioception, range of motion, muscle endurance, and self report pain disability in patients with subclinical pain. Summary Background Data. Untreated (i.e., subclinical) represents a category intermediate between “no pain” “treated clinical) pain.” Therefore, the features that characterize it may be targeted for early management to prevent progression. Methods. Eighty-one healthy Korean university student...

Aim. This paper reports a study to identify the levels of work satisfaction, burnout and life satisfaction among Korean hospital nurses relative importance negative positive outcomes (burnout satisfaction) in explaining variance nurses. Background. Previous research has demonstrated that such as job can affect overall satisfaction. It is not yet known, however, whether aspects exert equally strong or varying degrees effect, nor relationships primarily Western cultures also are present other...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors clinical competence in new graduate nurses. Methods: subjects were 238 nurses at 13 general hospitals who have had less than 12 months nursing experience. data collected by structured questionnaire from August 5 31 2009 and analyzed SPSS Win 12.0 program. Results: total mean score for 181.05±15.17, critical thinking disposition 94.65±8.12, practice environment 41.00±5.55. There significant differences according GPA (t=-3.58,...

In Brief Background: Radiotherapy can have multiple adverse effects, including patient complaints of persistent fatigue and low quality life. Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) has alleviated improved QOL cancer patients; however, little is known about the effects nurse-led CBT on breast patients undergoing radiotherapy. Objective: The purpose this study was to analyze a program with Methods: This performed using quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design, nonequivalent control group....

Objective: to examine the effects of nurse-led, problem-solving therapy (PST) on coping, self-efficacy and depressive symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using a randomised controlled trial. Subjects: total 254 COPD were recruited, screened randomly allocated into intervention group nurse-led PST or comparison usual care. A 151 (intervention = 78 73) completed study 6 months. Methods: was an individualised patient-centred improve patients' skills related...

Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) installations have traditionally relied on a conventional south-facing orientation, which maximizes energy production at noon but has lower generation in the morning and afternoon. Vertical photovoltaic (VPV) systems emerged as promising alternatives to address this inconsistency. can enhance by facing east west We compared performance of n-tunnel oxide passivated contact (n-TOPCon) p-passivated emitter rear (p-PERC) cells vertical determine whether optimal...

Both the beneficial relationship between exercise and quality of life important role played by self-efficacy in maintaining an regimen among individuals with chronic heart failure are well known. However, most nursing interventions for Korean patients focus only on providing education related to risk factors symptoms. Little information is available regarding influence physical functions, activity, life.This study was conducted examine impact functioning, failure.This used a cross-sectional...

Objective. Body trunk measurement for human plays an important diagnostic role not only in conventional medicine but also Sasang constitutional (SCM). The body (SCBTM) consists of the 5-widths and 8-circumferences which are standard locations currently employed SCM society. This study suggests to what extent a comprehensive training can improve reliability SCBTM. Methods. We recruited 10 male subjects 5 observers with no experience anthropometric measurement. conducted measurements twice...

The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-cultural comparison the factors that influence patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physiotherapy care in Australia and Korea.Prospective studies were conducted Korea. Patient data collected using MedRisk Instrument for Measuring Satisfaction Physical Therapy Care (MRPS) from total 1666 patients who attending clinics treatment condition. Exploratory factor analysis identify determining each cohort.A four-factor solution MRPS found Australian...

See editorial "Physical activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical impact and risk factors" on page 75.