Nurses' Experience of Good Nursing Care for Terminally Ill and End-of-life Patients: The Client-Nurse, Practice, and Environment Domains.

Purpose: This study explored nurses' experience of "good nursing care" in the context of caring for terminally ill and end-of-life patients, providing a foundation for improving patient care.

Methods: We employed a qualitative research approach, integrating both inductive and deductive analysis methods. Data collection occurred from May 1 to August 1, 2023, involving nine nurses from intensive care units, hospice and palliative care wards, and nursing homes.

Evaluation of Concrete Compressive Strength Prediction Using the Maturity Method Incorporating Various Curing Temperatures and Binder Compositions.

This study aims to systematically analyze the effects of different curing temperatures, unit binder content, and the mixture ratios of ground granulated blast-furnace slag and fly ash based on ordinary Portland cement in binders on the development of concrete compressive strength. Particularly, the study evaluates strength characteristics by calculating the maturity equivalent to 28 days of curing at 20 °C. A model based on the relationship between maturity and strength was applied to predict the compressive strength, and the experimental data were analyzed to derive strength coefficients for each variable.

The Effects of Ester and Ether Polycarboxylate Superplasticizers on the Fluidity and Setting Behavior of Alkali-Activated Slag Paste.

This study aims to investigate the comparative performance of ester- and ether-based polycarboxylate superplasticizers in maintaining the fluidity and controlling the setting time of alkali-activated slag (AAS) paste. The experiments employed rheological tests, mini-slump tests, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) measurements, and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) analysis. The results indicate that ether-based superplasticizers maintain fluidity approximately 25% longer than their ester-based counterparts and extend the setting time by about 30%.

A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction Education for People With Disabilities.

Aims: To identify the components and characteristics of disaster risk reduction education for people with disabilities and to explore the contents and results of disaster risk reduction education.

Design: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Review Methods: The review was conducted in accordance with Tawfik's guidelines and followed the reporting standards outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis.

The Use of Telehealth for People With Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review and Narrative Synthesis.

Aims: To identify the use of telehealth for people with disabilities in community or primary care settings and to explore effective telehealth interventions for this group.

Design: Systematic literature review and narrative synthesis.

Data Sources: The literature search was conducted in January 2024 using five electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane library and PsycINFO.

Electromyography-Triggered Constraint-Induced Movement Cycling Therapy for Enhancing Motor Function in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This single-blind randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of surface electromyography (sEMG)-triggered constraint-induced movement cycling therapy (CIMCT) in improving balance, lower extremity strength, and activities of daily living in patients with chronic stroke. The participants included patients with chronic stroke-induced hemiplegia who had been diagnosed for more than 6 months, with a minimum score of 24 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination and above level 3 on the Brunnstrom stages. The trial lasted 4 weeks and participants were divided into a CIMCT group and a general cycling training (GCT) group.

A study on the relationship between job-stress and burnout: Focusing on job domain among medical technologists in South Korea.

This study analyzed the relationship between job stress and burnout among medical technologists in South Korea by job domain. Most job stress factors showed significant correlations with burnout. Among the job stress factors, job demand, job instability, lack of reward, and occupational climate had significant impacts on burnout scores, with occupational climate exerting the greatest influence.

Attributes of multiple concurrent functional gastrointestinal disorders in female university students in South Korea.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common in young adults, particularly women, who tend to develop multiple FGIDs over time. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of multiple concurrent FGIDs among female university students and identify differences in dietary habits, academic stress, and quality of life (QOL) based on the number of concurrent FGIDs. This secondary analysis included data from 406 female participants, originally collected through an online survey from two universities in one city in Korea.

Interaction between healthcare providers and parents of children or adolescents with epilepsy: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Aims: This study aimed to explore the interactions between healthcare providers and parents of children or adolescents with epilepsy. A qualitative systematic review based on the theory-generating meta-synthesis research approach proposed by Finfgeld-Connett (2018) was applied.

Materials And Methods: We searched for empirical qualitative studies in five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science), from January 1, 2003 to February 9, 2023.

Ion Release and Apatite Formation of Resin Based Pit and Fissure Sealants Containing 45S5 Bioactive Glass.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a resin based pit and fissure sealant containing 45S5 bioactive glass (BAG) by examining its ion release, pH variation, and apatite-forming properties. To prepare the experimental materials, 45S5 BAG, used as a filler, was incorporated into the light curable resin matrix at concentrations of 0 (control), 12.5, 37.

Collaborative project-based learning in global health: Enhancing competencies and skills for undergraduate nursing students.

Background: Despite the importance of collaboration and communication in global health, existing educational approaches often rely on traditional one-way instruction from instructor to student. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed undergraduate curriculum on global health in enhancing nursing students' competencies in global health and communication, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills.

Methods: A 15-week course "Global Health and Nursing" was designed for undergraduate nursing students, and a collaborative project-based learning method was used.

[Support Needs for Health Promotion of Community-Dwelling People with Disabilities: Perspectives of Operators Managing Disability Supportive Housing].

Purpose: Recent studies have focused on policies aimed at supporting the independence of individuals with disabilities in communities. As part of this initiative, supportive housing, integrated care, and residential spaces offer tailored services based on individual needs and autonomy. The attitudes and knowledge of the administrators supporting supportive housing residents regarding health management can influence the well-being of individuals with disabilities.

Impact of rehabilitation services on employment outcomes for individuals with physical disabilities: a propensity score matching analysis.

Background: Choosing a suitable job and leading a fulfilling professional life is vital for individuals, regardless of disability. Governments provide rehabilitation services to promote employment for individuals with disabilities, but research on their effects is limited. This study aimed to examine the impact of rehabilitation services on employment among people with physical disabilities in South Korea using propensity score matching.

High Prevalence and Risk Factors of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Among University Students in South Korea.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders are common and have high prevalence in young adults. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors of functional gastrointestinal disorders in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2021 at two universities in a South Korean city and included 493 participants.

Optimizing Rehabilitation Outcomes for Stroke Survivors: The Impact of Speed and Slope Adjustments in Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training.

This study explored the efficacy of customized anti-gravity treadmill (AGT) training, with adjustments in speed and incline, on rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients, focusing on knee extensor muscle strength, joint angle, balance ability, and activities of daily living (ADLs). In this study, 30 individuals diagnosed with a stroke were divided into three groups. Experimental group 1 (EG1) underwent training without changes to speed and incline, experimental group 2 (EG2) received training with an increased incline, and experimental group 3 (EG3) underwent training with increased speed.

Changes in the Perceptions of Oral Symptoms Due to COVID-19 in Korean Adolescents.

This study investigated the oral symptoms and subjective health perceptions of Korean adolescents due to COVID-19. Data from the 17th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS; 2021) were analyzed, and 54,848 Korean middle and high school students were included in the study. Frequency, cross-tabulation, and logistic regression analyses were performed using IBM SPSS (v.

A comparative study on the overlapping effects of clinically applicable therapeutic interventions in patients with central nervous system damage.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of anti-gravity treadmill (AGT) training, which provides visual feedback and Biorescue training on proprioception, muscle strength, balance, and gait, in stroke patients. A total of 45 people diagnosed with post-stroke were included as study subjects; they were randomized to an AGT training group provided with visual feedback (Group A), a Biorescue training group provided with visual feedback (Group B), and an AGT/Biorescue group that subsequently received AGT training and Biorescue training (Group C). A muscle strength-measuring device was used to evaluate muscle strength.

Trends and Meta-Analysis of Research on the Operation of Programs for Bereaved Families in South Korea.

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze interventions for bereaved families and evaluate their effectiveness, with the ultimate goal of supporting evidence-based nursing for bereaved families.

Methods: Research trends were identified based on a search of domestic databases from January 2000 to December 2022, and a meta-analysis was conducted on interventions for bereaved families. Forty-five papers were selected, and information was extracted on participants, research design, and interventions.

Delayed arrival of advanced life support adversely affects the neurological outcome in a multi-tier emergency response system.

Aim: Prehospital management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is based on basic life support, with the addition of advanced life support (ALS) if possible. This study aimed to investigate the effect of delayed arrival of ALS on neurological outcomes of patients with OHCA at hospital discharge.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of a registry of patients with OHCA.

A Comprehensive Review of the Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Stroke Patients: Balance, Pain, Spasticity.

Stroke remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, with survivors often experiencing impairments in balance, pain, spasticity, and control that limit their ability to perform daily living activities. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has emerged as a potential treatment modality to improve these outcomes in stroke patients. This review aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the effects of ESWT on stroke patients, focusing on the theoretical background, balance, pain reduction, muscle spasticity and control, and upper and lower extremities.

The Effect of Diagonal Exercise Training for Neurorehabilitation on Functional Activity in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study.

Functional movements of the human body occur multifacetedly. This pilot study investigated the effects of neurorehabilitation training, including diagonal movements, balance, gait, fall efficacy, and activities of daily living in stroke patients. Twenty-eight patients diagnosed with stroke by a specialist were divided into experimental groups applying diagonal exercise training and control groups applying sagittal exercise training.

The Effects of Shock Wave Therapy on Spasticity and Walking Ability in People with Stroke: A Comparative Study of Different Application Sites.

Background: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on the improvement of walking ability through a reduction in spasticity in stroke patients.

Methods: Thirty-three patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke by a rehabilitation medicine specialist were randomly assigned to three groups. The patients were divided into experimental group 1 in which shock waves were applied to the muscle-tendon junction, experimental group 2 in which shock waves were applied to the middle of the muscle, and experimental group 3 in which shock waves were applied to both the muscle-tendon junction and the middle of the muscle.

The Effects of Depression and Sleep Quality on Somatic Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women with Cardiovascular Risk Factors.

Background: This descriptive study investigated the effects of sleep quality and depression on somatization symptoms in middle-aged women with cardiovascular risk factors.

Methods: Data were collected from outpatients who visited three general hospitals and one private hospital in Korea between May 2017 and December 2018. Questionnaires and anthropometric data were used to analyze 144 middle-aged women (45-65 years) with at least one cardiovascular risk factor.