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Socioeconomic factors affecting breast and cervical cancer screening compliance in Asian National Cancer Centers Alliance countries: a systematic review Open
Breast and cervical cancers are the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women. The Asian National Cancer Centers Alliance (ANCCA) has strengthened cancer control efforts in the Asia region; however, only a few countries have achieved suff…
View article: Patient Safety Leaders’ Perception of Patient Safety Practices in Eight Asia-Pacific Countries: Survey Based on the Global Patient Safety Action Plan Framework
Patient Safety Leaders’ Perception of Patient Safety Practices in Eight Asia-Pacific Countries: Survey Based on the Global Patient Safety Action Plan Framework Open
Our study revealed substantial differences in perception of patient safety practices across healthcare facilities of Asia-Pacific countries and across the strategic objectives. This helped to establish a baseline of patient safety landscap…
Five-Year Functional Outcomes Among Patients Surviving Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Open
Importance Longitudinal changes in functional levels can provide valuable information about disability. However, longitudinal outcomes in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) have not been well reported, which could provide insight in…
Long-term functional outcomes in patients with isolated cerebellar infarction: the KOSCO study Open
Background There are relatively few reports on the long-term sequential functional recovery and prognosis in patients with cerebellar infarction. The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term recovery of multifaceted functional ou…
View article: Cost Utility Analysis of National Cancer Screening Program for Gastric Cancer in Korea: A Markov Model Analysis
Cost Utility Analysis of National Cancer Screening Program for Gastric Cancer in Korea: A Markov Model Analysis Open
Endoscopy-only screening was more cost-effective method than UGIs for the NCSP. Furthermore, a three-year interval with an upper-age limit of 69 years was the most cost-effective strategy. Efforts to improve cost-effective screening guidel…
PD70 A Mapping Study Of EORTC-QLQ-C30 To EQ-5D-5L Among Korean Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Open
Introduction This study aimed to develop an algorithm to map the clinically popular European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30) to the prevailing health technology asse…
OP42 A Budget Impact Analysis Of The Introduction Of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing To Korean National Health Insurance Open
Introduction This study assessed the budget impact (BI) of introducing noninvasive perinatal testing (NIPT) to the Korean National Health Insurance (KNHI). It aims to provide useful economic evidence on reimbursement decisions on prenatal …
PP100 A Study On Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Patients With Advanced Gastric Or Gastro-esophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma Open
Introduction Health-related quality of Life (HRQoL) is reported as a strong predictor of survival. However, little is known about the relationship between HRQoL and influencing factors of gastric cancer among Korean patients. This study ai…
View article: The Significance of an Initial Controlling Nutritional Status Score in Predicting the Functional Outcome, Complications, and Mortality in a First-Ever Ischemic Stroke
The Significance of an Initial Controlling Nutritional Status Score in Predicting the Functional Outcome, Complications, and Mortality in a First-Ever Ischemic Stroke Open
Background and Purpose: Nutritional status can influence the outcomes and mortality of various diseases. The association between initial nutritional status and ischemic stroke outcomes, however, remains poorly understood. This study invest…
Value based healthcare and Health Technology Assessment for emerging market countries: joint efforts to overcome barriers Open
RWE emerged as important in understanding biosimilar value recognition and decision-making processes, with insights into its applications and challenges. Recommendations were provided for utilizing Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) i…
View article: Association between Height and Functional Outcomes of Patients 6 Months after a Stroke: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Association between Height and Functional Outcomes of Patients 6 Months after a Stroke: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Cohort Study Open
Many physical factors influence post-stroke functional outcomes. However, few studies have examined the influence of height on these outcomes. Here, data from the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation were used and patien…
View article: Predictors of Burden for First-Ever Stroke Survivor’s Long-Term Caregivers: A Study of KOSCO
Predictors of Burden for First-Ever Stroke Survivor’s Long-Term Caregivers: A Study of KOSCO Open
Long-term changes in caregiver burden should be clarified considering that extended post-stroke disability can increase caregiver stress. We assessed long-term changes in caregiver burden severity and its predictors. This study was a retro…
View article: Long‐Term Functional Outcome in Patients With Isolated Thalamic Stroke: The KOSCO Study
Long‐Term Functional Outcome in Patients With Isolated Thalamic Stroke: The KOSCO Study Open
Background Information on the long‐term prognosis in patients with isolated thalamic stroke is sparse. We report the functional outcomes of patients with thalamic stroke up to 24 months from the KOSCO (Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning …
Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Jeong Hoon Ahn, K.M.D., Gun Hee Bae, K.M.D., Byung-Jun Kim, K.M.D., In-Hwa Park, K.M.D., In Heo, K.M.D., Yun-Yeop Cha, K.M.D.. J Korean Med Rehabi 2024;34:83-95. https://doi.org/10.18325/jkmr.2024.34.1.83
Assessment of the Application Status of Transcutaneous/Percutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Musculoskeletal Pain: A Scoping Review for Utilization in Korean Medicine and Subsequent Research Open
Gun Hee Bae, K.M.D., Jeong Hoon Ahn, K.M.D., Dong Jin Jang, K.M.D., Jeong Hee Noh, K.M.D., Jae Kwon Shin, K.M.D., Eun Seok Jin, K.M.D., Sun Kyu Yeom, K.M.D., Seung Ju Oh, K.M.D.. J Korean Med Rehabi 2024;34:65-81. https://doi.org/10.18325/…
Trend in the Incidence of Severe Partial Edentulism among Adults Using the Korean National Health Insurance Service Claim Data, 2014–2018 Open
The study showed that the incidence trend of SPE increased and decreased from 2014 to 2018. This result would be able to aid in the planning of public oral health, and may also serve as fundamental data for verifying the impact of the publ…
View article: 211. Disease burden of bacteremia with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Korea
211. Disease burden of bacteremia with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Korea Open
Background Despite the importance of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) bacteremia, especially extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), the disease burden of th…
A-275 Clinical Evaluation of SMARTCHEK® SARS-CoV-2 Detection Kit and SMARTCHEK® SARS-CoV-2 Fast Detection Kit for Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Nasopharyngeal Swabs Open
Background Rapid and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 is very important in our daily lives. SMARTCHEK® SARS-CoV-2 Detection Kit (Genesystem, Daejeon, Korea) and SMARTCHEK® SARS-CoV-2 Fast Detection Kit (Genesystem) are rapid PCR kits for SAR…
View article: Clustering and prediction of long-term functional recovery patterns in first-time stroke patients
Clustering and prediction of long-term functional recovery patterns in first-time stroke patients Open
Objectives The purpose of this study was to cluster long-term multifaceted functional recovery patterns and to establish prediction models for functional outcome in first-time stroke patients using unsupervised machine learning. Methods Th…
View article: Contributing Factors to the Burden on Primary Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors in South Korea
Contributing Factors to the Burden on Primary Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors in South Korea Open
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors associated with the burden on primary family caregivers of stroke patients at home without care services. For this study, the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation (KOS…
What, Where, and How to Collect Real-World Data and Generate Real-World Evidence to Support Drug Reimbursement Decision-Making in Asia: A reflection into the Past and A Way Forward Open
Background: Globally, there is increasing interest in the use of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) to inform health technology assessment (HTA) and reimbursement decision-making. Using current practices and case studies s…
Clinical and economic burden of bacteremia due to multidrug-resistant organisms in Korea: a prospective case control study Open
A tremendous clinical and economic burden is caused by MDRO bacteremia compared with antibiotic-susceptible and no-infection groups. Substantial investment and efforts by related government agencies and medical staffs are needed.
Multifaceted Assessment of Functional Outcomes in Survivors of First-time Stroke Open
Importance Because stroke causes diverse functional deficits, understanding the long-term recovery pattern of each functional domain may inform prognosis and therapeutic strategies. Objective To observe long-term changes in functional stat…
Comparison between the International Classification of Primary Care and the International Classification of Diseases Classifications in Primary Care in Korea Open
Background: The International Classification of Primary Care-2 (ICPC-2) is a classification method designed for primary care. Although previous studies have found that ICPC-2 is a useful tool for demonstrating the relationship between pati…
Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors of First-Ever Stroke in Young Adults: A Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study Open
Stroke in young adults has catastrophic consequences and has increased in prevalence, contrary to the trends of most other diseases. This study aimed to determine the major characteristics and risk factors for stroke in younger adults comp…
Comparative effectiveness of bisphosphonate treatments for the prevention of re-fracture in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Long-term usage of glucocorticoids results in a loss of bone mass and a higher risk of fracture, and the most common cause of secondary osteoporosis is glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP). For preventing GIOP, bisphosphon…