A5085340400- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Bone health and treatments
- Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Photonic Crystal and Fiber Optics
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
Kyung Hee University
2021-2025
Pusan National University
2014-2021
National Research Foundation of Korea
2017
Chungnam National University
2014
Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service
2014
Yonsei University
2011-2014
National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency
2011-2013
University of Southern California
2012
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
1993-2010
Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information
2009
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of death in Korea. According to a report published by Statistics Korea 2014, cerebrovascular and were major/leading causes mortality. However, it more difficult identify prevalence incidence than mortality owing lack national-level statistics. Few studies have examined ASCVD its risk factors since 2012. This study aimed estimate using national claims data. We conducted retrospective analysis data Health Insurance Review...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a severe and fatal form of that prevalent in the older population. In this longitudinal retrospective study, we investigated epidemiology survival rates patients diagnosed with de novo acute South Korea from Jan 1, 2011, to Aug 31, 2020. We used real-world data Health Insurance Review Assessment Service database. observed an increase number cases, age-specific incidence escalating patients. contrast long-term decrease 1.94 1.77 per 100,000 individuals was...
Abstract Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) and drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) are the major diseases of parkinsonism. To better understand parkinsonism, we aimed to assess prevalence incidence PD DIP in Korea from 2012 2015. Methods We used Health Insurance Review Assessment Service database, which covers entire population Korea. claims during 2011–2015 epidemiology 2012–2015. Retrospective cross-sectional study design was employed prevalence, whereas retrospective cohort determine...
Fracture-related costs vary by country. A standardized methodology and presentations were proposed to fairly assess the economic burden of osteoporotic fracture. Results indicated substantial fractures for pharmacy, hospitalization, emergency care, outpatient visits in women aged ≥ 50 years Australia, Germany, South Korea, Spain, USA. The objective this multinational, retrospective matched cohort study was use a across different healthcare systems estimate fracture (OF) Within each country,...
The exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes considerable healthcare costs for patients and system, which are expected to grow as the population ages. objective of this study was assess incremental economic burden AMD by comparing total between group non-AMD understand related AMD.This retrospective cohort used National Health Insurance Service database including entire Korean population. Exudative included individuals with at least one claim ranibizumab using registration...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Pulmonary rehabilitation, a non-pharmacological treatment for chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), is underutilized due to limited access and time constraints. In randomized controlled trial, the digital therapeutic (DTx) EASYBREATH showed superior efficacy standard treatment. However, evidence on cost-effectiveness of DTx appropriate pricing strategies remains limited. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed assess through cost-utility analysis...
Abstract Background The recently-observed trend towards younger stroke patients in Korea raises economic concerns, including erosion of the workforce. We compared per-person lifetime costs according to age onset from Korean societal perspective. Methods A state-transition Markov model consisted three health states ('post primary event', 'alive post stroke', and 'dead') was developed simulate natural history stroke. transition probabilities for fatal non-fatal recurrent by gender non-stroke...
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between bisphosphonate exposure and osteonecrosis jaw (ONJ) in Korean patients with osteoporosis. A nested case-control performed using claims database during 2002 2010 provided by National Health Insurance Service. We identified a cohort individuals diagnosis osteoporosis 2010. Cases controls were 2004 2010, date potential cases ONJ defined as index date. Bisphosphonate evaluated 2 y prior tested performing conditional logistic...
Background: Although drug-induced parkinsonism is reversible in most cases, some patients can suffer from persistent/recurrent symptoms. Therefore, prevention the efficient way to manage parkinsonism. However, there a paucity of studies exploring relationship between and drug exposure. Objective: To examine association exposure risk using Korean population-based data. Methods: We conducted matched case-control study National Health Insurance Service—National Sample Cohort database. Cases...
Background It is important to achieve the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal recommended by clinical guidelines in managing risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, however, current management LDL-C actual settings suboptimal. We examined level among patients with dyslipidemia against 2015 Korean guidelines, crude rates CV events based on achievement, and factors associated achievement. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study using National Health Insurance Service–National...
Background Although randomized trials provide a high level of evidence regarding the efficacy non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), results such may differ from those observed in day-to-day clinical practice. Aims To compare risk stroke/systemic embolism (S/SE) and major bleeding (MB) between NOAC warfarin Methods Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who started warfarin/NOACs January 2015 November 2016 were retrospectively identified Korea’s nationwide health insurance...
Higher utilization of healthcare services has been observed among individuals who receive public aid compared to do not in many countries. However, no systematic investigations have explored whether this pattern higher persists after correcting for a number factors Korea. In study, we sought examine the type health insurance, wage-based contributory insurance (Health Insurance, HI) or government-subsidized assistance (Medical Aid, MA), affects inpatient controlling baseline patient and...
Abstract Objectives There is limited evidence regarding the appropriate length of a bisphosphonate (BP) holiday to reduce risk osteonecrosis jaw (ONJ). In this cross‐sectional study, we investigated population‐based patterns gaps between BP discontinuation and ONJ diagnosis. Subjects Methods We used claims database National Health Insurance Service in Korea. Among users 2006 2015, incident cases during 2010–2015 with no history last 4 years were identified. assessed time gap from...
Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, elevated rates of arterial thrombosis venous thromboembolism (VTE) ischemic stroke (IS). We aimed to estimate the incidence VTE IS categorized by risk grade among individuals MM in Korea. Additionally, we explored potential IMPEDE score as a tool for assessing patients MM. Methods: This retrospective cohort study comprised 37,168 aged ≥ 18 years newly diagnosed between January 2008 December 2021 using...
We aimed to examine the association between use of specific types dietary supplements and frailty using cross-sectional, nationally representative survey data. Adults aged ≥50 years in Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey 2018-2020 were included. calculated a 46-item index assess frailty. In total, 27,384 older adults included (mean age: 62.47 years; median index: 0.12). Among them, 72% used at least one supplement. The prevalence supplement was higher among women than men...