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View article: Trends of health behaviors among cancer patients in Korea: a cross-sectional time series analysis
Trends of health behaviors among cancer patients in Korea: a cross-sectional time series analysis Open
Cancer patients showed better health behaviors compared to the general healthy population, possibly due to their diagnosis acting as a catalyst for a healthier lifestyle. Nevertheless, certain cancer types displayed increasing rates of unh…
View article: Comparative analysis of oral health behaviour and utilisation of oral health care services in the general population and among patients with non-communicable diseases in Korea: a repeated cross-sectional survey conducted from 2008 to 2022
Comparative analysis of oral health behaviour and utilisation of oral health care services in the general population and among patients with non-communicable diseases in Korea: a repeated cross-sectional survey conducted from 2008 to 2022 Open
Background Understanding the oral health behaviour and utilisation of oral health care services among patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is essential for the development of oral health care management services for these patient…
View article: Physicians’ awareness and experiences of patient safety from 2021 to 2023 in Korea: a cross-sectional survey study
Physicians’ awareness and experiences of patient safety from 2021 to 2023 in Korea: a cross-sectional survey study Open
Purpose: We aimed to derive insights by analyzing the results of a patient safety awareness survey conducted by the Regional Patient Safety Center of the Korean Medical Association.Methods: Survey questions were developed in three domains:…
View article: Exploring the experiences of cancer patients: What drives them to seek treatment outside their residential area and what are the experiences resulting from that decision? A qualitative study
Exploring the experiences of cancer patients: What drives them to seek treatment outside their residential area and what are the experiences resulting from that decision? A qualitative study Open
Background The centralizing cancer care has been a persistent trend, often justified by the volume-outcome relationship. However, this trend raises concerns about potential negative impacts, such as increased patient travel burden, treatme…
View article: Bridging Experience and Practice: A Grounded Theory Study of Nurses' Hospitalisation Experiences as Patients or Family Members
Bridging Experience and Practice: A Grounded Theory Study of Nurses' Hospitalisation Experiences as Patients or Family Members Open
Aims This study aimed to develop a grounded theory that explains how nurses' experiences as patients or family members influence their provision of patient‐centred care. Design A grounded theory approach. Methods Twenty clinical nurses in …
View article: Supply-Side Impact of Supporting Obstetrically Underserved Areas: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
Supply-Side Impact of Supporting Obstetrically Underserved Areas: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Open
This cross-sectional study revealed that financial incentives, including grants and reimbursement rates, were insufficient to improve the availability of OB/GYN specialists in underserved areas of South Korea. Therefore, multidimensional f…
View article: Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study
Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study Open
The findings indicate that local governments need to establish public healthcare systems and secure professionals for responding to novel infectious diseases.
View article: Assessing the Accuracy of Diagnosis Codes and Their Present on Admission Indicator for the Occurrence of Pressure Ulcers
Assessing the Accuracy of Diagnosis Codes and Their Present on Admission Indicator for the Occurrence of Pressure Ulcers Open
Purpose: Pressure ulcers (PU) are significant diseases with substantial social and economic burdens, necessitating the monitoring of their occurrence and exacerbation. This study evaluated the accuracy of PU diagnostic codes and present on…
View article: Development and evaluation of an external second victim support program for nurses: a single-group feasibility study
Development and evaluation of an external second victim support program for nurses: a single-group feasibility study Open
This study demonstrates the feasibility of an external second victim support program and provides preliminary data suggesting its potential to alleviate the psychological impact of participants. To overcome the limitations of this study, i…
View article: Korean National Burden of Disease: The Importance of Diabetes Management
Korean National Burden of Disease: The Importance of Diabetes Management Open
Diagnosing the current health status and disease burden in a population is crucial for public health interventions. The ability to compare the burden of different diseases through a single measure, such as disability-adjusted life years ha…
View article: Deriving Criteria Weights for Acute Care Hospital Accreditation in South Korea: Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
Deriving Criteria Weights for Acute Care Hospital Accreditation in South Korea: Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Open
Purpose:The acute hospital accreditation program launched in South Korea has shown positive effects on safety culture and quality of care. However, relative weights have not yet been investigated for accreditation criteria with a hierarchi…
View article: Accuracy assessment of patient safety incident (PSI) codes and present-on-admission (POA) indicators: a cross-sectional analysis using the Patient Safety Incidents Inquiry (PSII) in Korea
Accuracy assessment of patient safety incident (PSI) codes and present-on-admission (POA) indicators: a cross-sectional analysis using the Patient Safety Incidents Inquiry (PSII) in Korea Open
Background Among the various methods used, administrative data collected for claims and billing purposes, such as diagnosis codes and present-on-admission (POA) indicators, can easily be employed to assess patient safety status. However, i…
View article: Qualitative Comparison of Perceptions Regarding Patient Engagement for Patient Safety by Physicians, Nurses, and Patients
Qualitative Comparison of Perceptions Regarding Patient Engagement for Patient Safety by Physicians, Nurses, and Patients Open
All three groups agreed on the importance of patient engagement for patient safety but differed in its influencing factors. Efforts should be made to reduce the difference between the three groups on how to involve patients for patient saf…
View article: Qualitative case study on the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disabilities
Qualitative case study on the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disabilities Open
This study is the first in-depth examination of the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disability. The insights gleaned from our in-depth interviews will help formulate psychological and physical support systems for such in…
View article: Development and Feasibility Evaluation of Smart Cancer Care 2.0 Based on Patient-Reported Outcomes for Post-Discharge Management of Patients with Cancer
Development and Feasibility Evaluation of Smart Cancer Care 2.0 Based on Patient-Reported Outcomes for Post-Discharge Management of Patients with Cancer Open
Smart Cancer Care 2.0 leverages the existing information and communication technologies-based platform, Smart Cancer Care, and further includes health behaviors and welfare services. Smart Cancer Care 2.0 may play a crucial role in establi…
View article: Female Smoking Behaviors and Female Smoking Related Social Stigma: Qualitative Research Using Focus Group Discussion
Female Smoking Behaviors and Female Smoking Related Social Stigma: Qualitative Research Using Focus Group Discussion Open
Background: Women who smoke are thought to exhibit different smoking and cessation behaviors compared with men; however, research on this topic is limited.In this study, we assessed the characteristics, concealment of smoking and the relat…
View article: Trends of Gaps Between Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy and Life Expectancy at the Regional Level in Korea Using a Group-Based Multi-Trajectory Modeling Approach (2008–2019)
Trends of Gaps Between Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy and Life Expectancy at the Regional Level in Korea Using a Group-Based Multi-Trajectory Modeling Approach (2008–2019) Open
Based on the results of this study, we identified regions in which health levels have deteriorated over time, particularly within specific areas of metropolitan cities. These findings can be used to design comprehensive policy intervention…
View article: Measuring the Burden of Disease in Korea Using Disability-Adjusted Life Years (2008–2020)
Measuring the Burden of Disease in Korea Using Disability-Adjusted Life Years (2008–2020) Open
It is imperative to establish appropriate health policies that prioritize the diseases with significantly increasing burdens and subgroups experiencing high disease burdens. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a foundation …
View article: Construction and Utilization of Panel to Encourage Community Engagement in Public Health and Medical Services
Construction and Utilization of Panel to Encourage Community Engagement in Public Health and Medical Services Open
Introduction: Task Forces to Support Public Health and Medical Services in Ulsan Metropolitan City (TSPMU) needs to establish a system for analyzing and collecting data on the public health status that can serve as the basis for local evid…
View article: Health and Working Conditions of Delivery Workers in Ulsan, South Korea Article type
Health and Working Conditions of Delivery Workers in Ulsan, South Korea Article type Open
Objective: This study aimed to determine the current work environment and health conditions for delivery workers in Ulsan Metropolitan City.Methods: Data from 64 delivery workers were collected, including their sociodemographic and employm…
View article: How has COVID-19 affected the work environment of delivery workers?: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
How has COVID-19 affected the work environment of delivery workers?: An interpretative phenomenological analysis Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a rapid worldwide increase in the utilization of delivery services. This study delves into the experiences of delivery workers as one of the activley developed industries during the COVID-19 pandemic in So…
View article: Development and pilot study of “Smart Cancer Care”: a platform for managing side effects of chemotherapy
Development and pilot study of “Smart Cancer Care”: a platform for managing side effects of chemotherapy Open
Background As outpatient chemotherapy treatment increases, cancer patients receiving chemotherapy spend more time at home. In addition, since the types of chemotherapy are gradually expanding, it will be essential to prepare patient self-m…
View article: Applicability of OECD Patient-Reported Incidence Measures that Reflect the Perspective of Healthcare Professionals and Patients: Mixed Methods Research
Applicability of OECD Patient-Reported Incidence Measures that Reflect the Perspective of Healthcare Professionals and Patients: Mixed Methods Research Open
Purpose: The development and collection of safety indicators directly reported by patients without interpretation by a third party is an essential element of realizing patient-centered care. We examined whether Patient-Reported Incidence M…
View article: Trends in Second Victim Support Programs for Healthcare Providers: A Literature Review
Trends in Second Victim Support Programs for Healthcare Providers: A Literature Review Open
Purpose: This study aimed to review second victim support programs to identify effective evidence-based strategies for supporting healthcare providers involved in patient safety incidents.Methods: A comprehensive review search was conducte…
View article: Truths and Misconceptions in Root Cause Analysis
Truths and Misconceptions in Root Cause Analysis Open
We introduced guidelines, cases, and educational materials that helped perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), while suggesting the limitations of RCA and ways to overcome them to make it more active in the Republic of Korea. By arranging the e…
View article: Updating Korean Disability Weights for Causes of Disease: Adopting an Add-on Study Method
Updating Korean Disability Weights for Causes of Disease: Adopting an Add-on Study Method Open
Objectives: Disability weights require regular updates, as they are influenced by both diseases and societal perceptions. Consequently, it is necessary to develop an up-to-date list of the causes of diseases and establish a survey panel fo…
View article: Comparison of diagnosis-based risk adjustment methods for episode-based costs to apply in efficiency measurement
Comparison of diagnosis-based risk adjustment methods for episode-based costs to apply in efficiency measurement Open
Background The recent rising health spending intrigued efficiency and cost-based performance measures. However, mortality risk adjustment methods are still under consideration in cost estimation, though methods specific to cost estimate ha…