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Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2013
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2013
The purpose of this study was to identify on the perceptions of family care-givers toward use of ... more The purpose of this study was to identify on the perceptions of family care-givers toward use of physical restraints according to their values, beliefs, and perceptions using Q methodology. Methods: Thirty-three family care-givers classified 41 selected Q-statements into 9 points standard. The obtained data were analyzed by using a pc QUANL program. Results: Principal component analysis identified 4types of the perceptions of family care-givers toward the use of physical restraints. Type I is 'Rational accepted', which means that they perceived the restraints are essential therapeutic devices and had cooperative attitude to use of medical staffs' restraints. Type II is 'Sardonic sensibility', which means that they have a negative and a cynical attitude to use of physical restraints. Type III is 'Ambivalent', which means that they have conflicts between rationality and emotion, and type IV is 'Practical claim of a right', which means they insist that patients and their family members must be provided with a detailed explanation regarding the application of physical restraints. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that perceptions toward the use of physical restraints among family care-givers should be understood for patients' safety and dignity in medical circumstance. Based on the results, this study will be useful in developing the customized nursing intervention for supporting family care-givers' subjectivity considering the Korean context.
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2019
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2020
With the increasing burden of healthcare expenditure due to population aging, and the high preval... more With the increasing burden of healthcare expenditure due to population aging, and the high prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide in recent years, there is a growing emphasis on the importance of disease prevention and lifestyle management [1,2]. This phenomenon has contributed to advancing information technology (IT), and has shifted the paradigm of healthcare from diagnosis and treatment of a disease to prevention and management of the disease, and from hospital-centered care to consumer-centered care [3,4].
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration, Jan 6, 2016
The objective was to translate the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life - Revis... more The objective was to translate the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life - Revised instrument (ALSSQOL-R) into Korean and to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) population. The translation involved forward and backward translation. The psychometric properties of the Korean version of the ALSSQOL-R (K-ALSSQOL-R) were tested by patients in an ALS multidisciplinary clinic in Korea (n = 120). The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content validity, criterion-related validity, and construct validity were evaluated. With regard to the reliability estimate, the internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92) and the test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.89) were good. With regard to the validity estimate, the K-ALSSQOL-R demonstrated concurrent validity with the McGill Quality of Life Single-Item Scale (r = 0.62) and the first question of the World Health Organisation QOL Instrument-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) (r = 0.64)....
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](Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, 2015
The purpose of this study was to describe depression, caregiving burden and the correlation of th... more The purpose of this study was to describe depression, caregiving burden and the correlation of the two variables in the families of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to clarify factors predicting caregiving burden. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 139 family members who provided care to patients with ALS. The characteristics of patients and families, Korean-Beck Depression Inventory (K-BDI), Korean version of Zarit Burden Interview (K-ZBI) and Korean-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale - Revised (K-ALSFRS-R) were used as study measures. The mean score for K-BDI was 19.39 out of 63 suggesting sub-clinical depression and 38.2% of the family members exhibited depression. The mean score for K-ZBI was 66.03 out of 88. The predictors for K-ZBI were K-BDI, age of family member, length of time spent per day in caring, relationship to patient and K-ALSFRS-R. The results of this study suggest that levels of depression and caregiv...
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2010
Business Communication Research and Practice, 2019
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to verify whether there are differences in the organizat... more Objectives: The purpose of this study is to verify whether there are differences in the organizational socialization of new nurses according to the communication style of preceptors they perceive. Methods: A self-reported survey was conducted on 105 new nurses working at one educational hospital in Seoul. The questionnaire used two tools-a tool that measured the communication style of preceptors perceived by new nurses and a tool that measured the organizational socialization of new nurses. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, a t-test, a one-way, and a ANOVA and Duncan test. Results: The most common communication style of preceptors as perceived by new nurses was the reflective type (33.3%). The organizational socialization of new nurses was highest when they perceived the communication style of preceptors as supportive. Conclusions: When preceptors provide a supportive type of communication that promotes interpersonal relation-friendly interrelationships, new nurses can adapt to new organizations more quickly and effectively. During preceptor fostering education, the preceptor communication style should be verified, and training should be provided so that supportive communication can be used during communication with new nurses in order to promote their organizational socialization and retention.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2019
Background Unintentional weight loss is a major problem for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) c... more Background Unintentional weight loss is a major problem for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers because it affects treatment, survival outcomes, and quality of life. To date, little is known about the trajectory of weight loss and the relationship between baseline body mass index (BMI), location of the cancer, and outcomes. The aims of this study were to investigate patterns of weight loss over time in patients with GI cancer according to BMI groups (low, normal, and high) and location of cancer. Methods We examined de-identified electronic medical record data of 801 adults (>21 years) with GI cancer using ICD-9 codes (150-159). Descriptive statistics and linear mixed models were used to examine unintentional weight loss over time by BMI group (low, normal, and high) and to determine the effect of primary cancer site and patient characteristics on weight loss. Results The mean age of patients was 66.5 ± 11.9 years (21-95 years), with 58% male and 86% White. Mean weight loss over 3 years was 21.39 kg. At the first observation point, 7.8% were in the low BMI group, 30.1% were in the normal, and 62% were in the high group. At the end of observation, a majority of deaths (35.5%) occurred in the low BMI group (BMI < 20 kg/m 2). Significant weight loss was observed in patients with gastric (t = À5.11, P < 0.001), oesophageal (t = À4.18, P < 0.001), and pancreatic (35.8%, t = À3.58, P < 0.001) cancers. Predictors of weight change were gender (F = 64.93, P < 0.001), cancer stage (F = 7.28, P < 0.001), and site by days (F = 8.24, P < 0.001). Weight loss rates were similar among the three BMI groups, but patterns were different based on primary cancer type as a function of days within each group. Conclusions Weight loss in patients with GI cancers has implications for survival. Patients with upper GI cancers experienced more weight loss and decreased survival rates compared with patients with lower GI cancers. Patients with a combination of upper GI cancer (oesophagogastric or pancreatic) and low baseline BMI had the fewest survival days and worst patient outcomes. Early intervention for weight management plays a critical role for improving the health outcomes and fatality rates of these patients.
Healthcare informatics research, 2017
The purpose of this study was to develop and cross-culturally validate the Korean version of SMAr... more The purpose of this study was to develop and cross-culturally validate the Korean version of SMArtphone's uSability Heuristics (K-SMASH). In the study, it was used the adaptation process consisted of five stages, namely, translation, synthesis, back translation, expert committee review, and pretesting. In the pretesting stage, a mobile application, using the prefinal K-SMASH, was evaluated for the severity of usability problems by three experts in computer science and informatics. Each participant completed the evaluation and was interviewed about their understanding, interpretation, and opinion of the cultural relevance of the prefinal K-SMASH. Next, we reviewed the differences in the experts' opinions and the questionnaire results. Twelve SMASH items, words and sentences, were translated, back translated, and revised, considering the conceptual meaning in the context of the Korean culture, by experts in various fields, including a Korean linguist and a bilingual translator...
Healthcare informatics research, 2016
Within the three years following this inaugural publication, HIR was listed in National Library o... more Within the three years following this inaugural publication, HIR was listed in National Library of Medicine (NML) Catalog, PubMed Central (PMC), and SCOPUS. HIR's inclusion in ESCI marks the most recent step in the journal's growth, a step that was made possible only through the full support of KOSMI's executive board and members. KOSMI and HIR recognize that the academic environment is changing and have responded accordingly. Considering the change from Korean to English in addition to the capital and human resources required to transition into the system and format of an international academic journal, we were not without concern. But we came to the consensus that the globalization of HIR would not only allow it to survive in a global academic context but would also expand its vision. The indexing of HIR in ESCI means that our academic activities have greater influence and responsibility in the medical and healthcare informatics fields. We must recognize that HIR is no longer the possession of KOSMI but is now an important academic resource for medical informatics scholars around the world [3]. Lastly, although HIR's inclusion in ESCI is an affirmation of the work we have done thus far, it is also a reminder of the steps we must continue to take. We must strive to expand the international diversity of HIR. It is necessary for each member of KOSMI to act as an international ambassador of the journal. We must also strive to conduct joint research with scholars abroad, introduce HIR at international academic conferences, and find enthusiastic scholars who share our passion for this field. We must strive to publish high quality papers that will be read and cited by international readers.
Healthcare informatics research, 2014
The purpose of this study was to develop a Web-based computer-tailored education program to promo... more The purpose of this study was to develop a Web-based computer-tailored education program to promote self-care for patients with total hip replacement. The program was developed in five phases. Phase 1: Program content was developed, including the educational needs of patients with total hip replacement, based on a review of previous research and literature. Phase 2: A computer-tailored algorithm written as a series of 'if-then' statements was developed to offer the appropriate type of intervention based on an individual's personal health characteristics. Phase 3: A professional Web programmer produced then the program for use on the Web. Phase 4: An expert evaluation was performed focusing on two aspects, Web contents and website design. SPSS ver. 16.0 was used for the analysis, and grade point averages were used to compare each evaluation item. Phase 5: Based on comments from the experts' evaluation, modifications and revisions were made, and the program was complet...
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2013
The plan proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2012 did not reflect the position of n... more The plan proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2012 did not reflect the position of nurses and focused only on how to increase the number of nurses. There is a need for coming up with a specific and viable alternative plan considering the qualitative aspect of nursing, delegation of nursing tasks, the in-death analysis of the reasons for leaving the nursing profession, and the legal standards based on varying nursing tasks. Methods: Drawing on a review of existing literature, this report was written to examine policy directions and the factors that influence the institutional environment that regulates the supply and demand of the nursing workforce in Korea. Results: Implementing the government's plan for introducing a new type of nurse, the registered practical nurse, which generally requires a two-year associate's degree, must be reconsidered. Also, a concrete plan to make use of unemployed nurses and to close the salary gap between nurses working at hospitals in cities and those working at hospitals in rural areas must be prepared. Furthermore, there is a need for introducing a new rating system aimed at boosting the quality of nursing care in small-and medium-sized hospitals, thereby increasing the number of nursing professionals who provide high quality care. Conclusion: In preparation for expected poor quality of care and looming unemployment crisis due to the increase in the number of nursing professionals, a practical and concrete plan for the supply and demand of the nursing workforce should be made. The Korean Nurses Association should mount a profession-wide campaign to make the government formulate a new and viable policy on the supply and demand of the nursing workforce.
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2017
I. Introduction Globally, the number of scholarly journal publications in the biomedical and heal... more I. Introduction Globally, the number of scholarly journal publications in the biomedical and health science field has risen sharply in recent years [1]. The number of journals indexed in Medline increased from 3,823 in 1995 to 5,623 in 2016. Also, biomedical journals published in Korea are greatly increasing [2]; between 2000 and 2017, the number of journals indexed by the Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors (KA-MJE) increased from 57 to 256 [3]. However, the citation per formance of journals published in Korea is relatively low [4] and has remained stagnant over decades [5]. A citation is often used as a criterion to evaluate an article's
Healthcare informatics research, 2018
As publishing a journal represents an academic society's identity in and influence on its field [... more As publishing a journal represents an academic society's identity in and influence on its field [1], Healthcare Informatics Research (HIR), the official journal of the Korean Society of Medical Informatics (KOSMI), forms the core of KOSMI's academic activities on healthcare informatics. The transition from the Journal of KOSMI to HIR in 2010 has allowed an expansion of KOSMI's vision through by its contribution to the field of global healthcare informatics. HIR has accomplished many milestones in the years since. It was indexed in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Catalog, PubMed Central (PMC), and Scopus [2]. In 2016, it was indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) [3]. Of course, as HIR has grown externally, its internal growth has also continued since 2010. This can be confirmed by the journal metrics provided by Scopus and ESCI. Scopus is the largest database of abstracts and citations of peer-reviewed literature [4]. Of all Scopus's journal metrics, h-index and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) are the most widely used measures of journal quality. SJR is a citation index indicator that computes a value reflecting the topic, quality, and reputation of the journal by citing another specific journal [5]. In conclusion, citations from famous journals are very important, and each quotation yields other influencing factors [5]. As of 2016, HIR's h-index was 14, and its SJR increased from 0.123 in 2011 to 0.588 in 2016 [6]. Scopus divides the indexed
Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics, 2009
Studies in health technology and informatics, 2006
The purpose of this study was to develop a computer-tailored intervention program to promote brea... more The purpose of this study was to develop a computer-tailored intervention program to promote breast feeding. The education needs were measured with 100 pregnant or postpartum women. The types and scope of program contents were determined on the basis of the literature review and advice from experts. The materials to be included were collected and produced and a computer-tailored intervention program was produced through integration and computer programming of pathways. Then, an expert conducted the formative test and the program was modified by reflecting the results.
Science Editing, 2014
We would like to verify the correlation among various citation indicators of 62 Korean scientific... more We would like to verify the correlation among various citation indicators of 62 Korean scientific journals listed in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. From a total of 85 Korean journals listed in both WoS as of January 2013, and 132 journals listed in Scopus as of 2011, 62 Korean journals listed in both citation indices were selected for analysis. Citation index indicators selected for analysis include impact factor (IF), 5-year impact factor (5yrIF), Eigenfactor score (EF), article influence score (AIS) (list of WoS indicators), SCImago journal rank (SJR), h-index, and impact index (ImIndex) (list of Scopus indicators). It took an average of eight years for a newly founded journal to be listed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE). Since the IF, ImIndex, and AIS values failed to exceed 1.0, Korean journals' popularity and prestige were confirmed to be minimal. Analyzed journals that were written in English exhibited higher SJR and h-index values than ones written in Korean. WoS' IF exhibited a correlation with WoS' 5yrIF, EF, AIS, and Scopus' SJR, h-index, and ImIndex. Since the 'popularity and prestige of Korean journals' have been confirmed to be minimal, steps must be taken to improve this status. Popularity-based indicators have been shown to strongly correlate with prestige-based indicators in Korean science journals. Therefore, there must be a strategic approach taken to improve IF values.
Applied Nursing Research, 2012
This study translated the Depressive Cognition Scale (DCS) from English into Korean and tested th... more This study translated the Depressive Cognition Scale (DCS) from English into Korean and tested the reliability and validity of the scale. Data were from a convenient sample of 795 communitydwelling Korean adults with a self-administered questionnaire. With regard to the reliability estimate, the internal consistency of the Korean version of the DCS (K-DCS) was acceptable, where the Chronbach's alpha is .93 and the average item-to-total correlation r = .760. With regard to the validity estimate, the mean scores of the K-DCS were significantly different according to gender, age, and marital status. A single factor was extracted that accounted for 67.37% of the total variance. The average score of the K-DCS also correlated significantly with the subscales of the Korean version of the Profile of the Mood States Brief Form. These findings suggest that the K-DCS can be used as a reliable and valid measure of depressive cognition among Korean adults.
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2013
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2013
The purpose of this study was to identify on the perceptions of family care-givers toward use of ... more The purpose of this study was to identify on the perceptions of family care-givers toward use of physical restraints according to their values, beliefs, and perceptions using Q methodology. Methods: Thirty-three family care-givers classified 41 selected Q-statements into 9 points standard. The obtained data were analyzed by using a pc QUANL program. Results: Principal component analysis identified 4types of the perceptions of family care-givers toward the use of physical restraints. Type I is 'Rational accepted', which means that they perceived the restraints are essential therapeutic devices and had cooperative attitude to use of medical staffs' restraints. Type II is 'Sardonic sensibility', which means that they have a negative and a cynical attitude to use of physical restraints. Type III is 'Ambivalent', which means that they have conflicts between rationality and emotion, and type IV is 'Practical claim of a right', which means they insist that patients and their family members must be provided with a detailed explanation regarding the application of physical restraints. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that perceptions toward the use of physical restraints among family care-givers should be understood for patients' safety and dignity in medical circumstance. Based on the results, this study will be useful in developing the customized nursing intervention for supporting family care-givers' subjectivity considering the Korean context.
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2019
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2020
With the increasing burden of healthcare expenditure due to population aging, and the high preval... more With the increasing burden of healthcare expenditure due to population aging, and the high prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide in recent years, there is a growing emphasis on the importance of disease prevention and lifestyle management [1,2]. This phenomenon has contributed to advancing information technology (IT), and has shifted the paradigm of healthcare from diagnosis and treatment of a disease to prevention and management of the disease, and from hospital-centered care to consumer-centered care [3,4].
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration, Jan 6, 2016
The objective was to translate the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life - Revis... more The objective was to translate the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Specific Quality of Life - Revised instrument (ALSSQOL-R) into Korean and to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) population. The translation involved forward and backward translation. The psychometric properties of the Korean version of the ALSSQOL-R (K-ALSSQOL-R) were tested by patients in an ALS multidisciplinary clinic in Korea (n = 120). The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content validity, criterion-related validity, and construct validity were evaluated. With regard to the reliability estimate, the internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92) and the test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.89) were good. With regard to the validity estimate, the K-ALSSQOL-R demonstrated concurrent validity with the McGill Quality of Life Single-Item Scale (r = 0.62) and the first question of the World Health Organisation QOL Instrument-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) (r = 0.64)....
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, 2015
The purpose of this study was to describe depression, caregiving burden and the correlation of th... more The purpose of this study was to describe depression, caregiving burden and the correlation of the two variables in the families of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to clarify factors predicting caregiving burden. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 139 family members who provided care to patients with ALS. The characteristics of patients and families, Korean-Beck Depression Inventory (K-BDI), Korean version of Zarit Burden Interview (K-ZBI) and Korean-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale - Revised (K-ALSFRS-R) were used as study measures. The mean score for K-BDI was 19.39 out of 63 suggesting sub-clinical depression and 38.2% of the family members exhibited depression. The mean score for K-ZBI was 66.03 out of 88. The predictors for K-ZBI were K-BDI, age of family member, length of time spent per day in caring, relationship to patient and K-ALSFRS-R. The results of this study suggest that levels of depression and caregiv...
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2010
Business Communication Research and Practice, 2019
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to verify whether there are differences in the organizat... more Objectives: The purpose of this study is to verify whether there are differences in the organizational socialization of new nurses according to the communication style of preceptors they perceive. Methods: A self-reported survey was conducted on 105 new nurses working at one educational hospital in Seoul. The questionnaire used two tools-a tool that measured the communication style of preceptors perceived by new nurses and a tool that measured the organizational socialization of new nurses. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, a t-test, a one-way, and a ANOVA and Duncan test. Results: The most common communication style of preceptors as perceived by new nurses was the reflective type (33.3%). The organizational socialization of new nurses was highest when they perceived the communication style of preceptors as supportive. Conclusions: When preceptors provide a supportive type of communication that promotes interpersonal relation-friendly interrelationships, new nurses can adapt to new organizations more quickly and effectively. During preceptor fostering education, the preceptor communication style should be verified, and training should be provided so that supportive communication can be used during communication with new nurses in order to promote their organizational socialization and retention.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2019
Background Unintentional weight loss is a major problem for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) c... more Background Unintentional weight loss is a major problem for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers because it affects treatment, survival outcomes, and quality of life. To date, little is known about the trajectory of weight loss and the relationship between baseline body mass index (BMI), location of the cancer, and outcomes. The aims of this study were to investigate patterns of weight loss over time in patients with GI cancer according to BMI groups (low, normal, and high) and location of cancer. Methods We examined de-identified electronic medical record data of 801 adults (>21 years) with GI cancer using ICD-9 codes (150-159). Descriptive statistics and linear mixed models were used to examine unintentional weight loss over time by BMI group (low, normal, and high) and to determine the effect of primary cancer site and patient characteristics on weight loss. Results The mean age of patients was 66.5 ± 11.9 years (21-95 years), with 58% male and 86% White. Mean weight loss over 3 years was 21.39 kg. At the first observation point, 7.8% were in the low BMI group, 30.1% were in the normal, and 62% were in the high group. At the end of observation, a majority of deaths (35.5%) occurred in the low BMI group (BMI < 20 kg/m 2). Significant weight loss was observed in patients with gastric (t = À5.11, P < 0.001), oesophageal (t = À4.18, P < 0.001), and pancreatic (35.8%, t = À3.58, P < 0.001) cancers. Predictors of weight change were gender (F = 64.93, P < 0.001), cancer stage (F = 7.28, P < 0.001), and site by days (F = 8.24, P < 0.001). Weight loss rates were similar among the three BMI groups, but patterns were different based on primary cancer type as a function of days within each group. Conclusions Weight loss in patients with GI cancers has implications for survival. Patients with upper GI cancers experienced more weight loss and decreased survival rates compared with patients with lower GI cancers. Patients with a combination of upper GI cancer (oesophagogastric or pancreatic) and low baseline BMI had the fewest survival days and worst patient outcomes. Early intervention for weight management plays a critical role for improving the health outcomes and fatality rates of these patients.
Healthcare informatics research, 2017
The purpose of this study was to develop and cross-culturally validate the Korean version of SMAr... more The purpose of this study was to develop and cross-culturally validate the Korean version of SMArtphone's uSability Heuristics (K-SMASH). In the study, it was used the adaptation process consisted of five stages, namely, translation, synthesis, back translation, expert committee review, and pretesting. In the pretesting stage, a mobile application, using the prefinal K-SMASH, was evaluated for the severity of usability problems by three experts in computer science and informatics. Each participant completed the evaluation and was interviewed about their understanding, interpretation, and opinion of the cultural relevance of the prefinal K-SMASH. Next, we reviewed the differences in the experts' opinions and the questionnaire results. Twelve SMASH items, words and sentences, were translated, back translated, and revised, considering the conceptual meaning in the context of the Korean culture, by experts in various fields, including a Korean linguist and a bilingual translator...
Healthcare informatics research, 2016
Within the three years following this inaugural publication, HIR was listed in National Library o... more Within the three years following this inaugural publication, HIR was listed in National Library of Medicine (NML) Catalog, PubMed Central (PMC), and SCOPUS. HIR's inclusion in ESCI marks the most recent step in the journal's growth, a step that was made possible only through the full support of KOSMI's executive board and members. KOSMI and HIR recognize that the academic environment is changing and have responded accordingly. Considering the change from Korean to English in addition to the capital and human resources required to transition into the system and format of an international academic journal, we were not without concern. But we came to the consensus that the globalization of HIR would not only allow it to survive in a global academic context but would also expand its vision. The indexing of HIR in ESCI means that our academic activities have greater influence and responsibility in the medical and healthcare informatics fields. We must recognize that HIR is no longer the possession of KOSMI but is now an important academic resource for medical informatics scholars around the world [3]. Lastly, although HIR's inclusion in ESCI is an affirmation of the work we have done thus far, it is also a reminder of the steps we must continue to take. We must strive to expand the international diversity of HIR. It is necessary for each member of KOSMI to act as an international ambassador of the journal. We must also strive to conduct joint research with scholars abroad, introduce HIR at international academic conferences, and find enthusiastic scholars who share our passion for this field. We must strive to publish high quality papers that will be read and cited by international readers.
Healthcare informatics research, 2014
The purpose of this study was to develop a Web-based computer-tailored education program to promo... more The purpose of this study was to develop a Web-based computer-tailored education program to promote self-care for patients with total hip replacement. The program was developed in five phases. Phase 1: Program content was developed, including the educational needs of patients with total hip replacement, based on a review of previous research and literature. Phase 2: A computer-tailored algorithm written as a series of 'if-then' statements was developed to offer the appropriate type of intervention based on an individual's personal health characteristics. Phase 3: A professional Web programmer produced then the program for use on the Web. Phase 4: An expert evaluation was performed focusing on two aspects, Web contents and website design. SPSS ver. 16.0 was used for the analysis, and grade point averages were used to compare each evaluation item. Phase 5: Based on comments from the experts' evaluation, modifications and revisions were made, and the program was complet...
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 2013
The plan proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2012 did not reflect the position of n... more The plan proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2012 did not reflect the position of nurses and focused only on how to increase the number of nurses. There is a need for coming up with a specific and viable alternative plan considering the qualitative aspect of nursing, delegation of nursing tasks, the in-death analysis of the reasons for leaving the nursing profession, and the legal standards based on varying nursing tasks. Methods: Drawing on a review of existing literature, this report was written to examine policy directions and the factors that influence the institutional environment that regulates the supply and demand of the nursing workforce in Korea. Results: Implementing the government's plan for introducing a new type of nurse, the registered practical nurse, which generally requires a two-year associate's degree, must be reconsidered. Also, a concrete plan to make use of unemployed nurses and to close the salary gap between nurses working at hospitals in cities and those working at hospitals in rural areas must be prepared. Furthermore, there is a need for introducing a new rating system aimed at boosting the quality of nursing care in small-and medium-sized hospitals, thereby increasing the number of nursing professionals who provide high quality care. Conclusion: In preparation for expected poor quality of care and looming unemployment crisis due to the increase in the number of nursing professionals, a practical and concrete plan for the supply and demand of the nursing workforce should be made. The Korean Nurses Association should mount a profession-wide campaign to make the government formulate a new and viable policy on the supply and demand of the nursing workforce.
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2017
I. Introduction Globally, the number of scholarly journal publications in the biomedical and heal... more I. Introduction Globally, the number of scholarly journal publications in the biomedical and health science field has risen sharply in recent years [1]. The number of journals indexed in Medline increased from 3,823 in 1995 to 5,623 in 2016. Also, biomedical journals published in Korea are greatly increasing [2]; between 2000 and 2017, the number of journals indexed by the Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors (KA-MJE) increased from 57 to 256 [3]. However, the citation per formance of journals published in Korea is relatively low [4] and has remained stagnant over decades [5]. A citation is often used as a criterion to evaluate an article's
Healthcare informatics research, 2018
As publishing a journal represents an academic society's identity in and influence on its field [... more As publishing a journal represents an academic society's identity in and influence on its field [1], Healthcare Informatics Research (HIR), the official journal of the Korean Society of Medical Informatics (KOSMI), forms the core of KOSMI's academic activities on healthcare informatics. The transition from the Journal of KOSMI to HIR in 2010 has allowed an expansion of KOSMI's vision through by its contribution to the field of global healthcare informatics. HIR has accomplished many milestones in the years since. It was indexed in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Catalog, PubMed Central (PMC), and Scopus [2]. In 2016, it was indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) [3]. Of course, as HIR has grown externally, its internal growth has also continued since 2010. This can be confirmed by the journal metrics provided by Scopus and ESCI. Scopus is the largest database of abstracts and citations of peer-reviewed literature [4]. Of all Scopus's journal metrics, h-index and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) are the most widely used measures of journal quality. SJR is a citation index indicator that computes a value reflecting the topic, quality, and reputation of the journal by citing another specific journal [5]. In conclusion, citations from famous journals are very important, and each quotation yields other influencing factors [5]. As of 2016, HIR's h-index was 14, and its SJR increased from 0.123 in 2011 to 0.588 in 2016 [6]. Scopus divides the indexed
Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics, 2009
Studies in health technology and informatics, 2006
The purpose of this study was to develop a computer-tailored intervention program to promote brea... more The purpose of this study was to develop a computer-tailored intervention program to promote breast feeding. The education needs were measured with 100 pregnant or postpartum women. The types and scope of program contents were determined on the basis of the literature review and advice from experts. The materials to be included were collected and produced and a computer-tailored intervention program was produced through integration and computer programming of pathways. Then, an expert conducted the formative test and the program was modified by reflecting the results.
Science Editing, 2014
We would like to verify the correlation among various citation indicators of 62 Korean scientific... more We would like to verify the correlation among various citation indicators of 62 Korean scientific journals listed in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. From a total of 85 Korean journals listed in both WoS as of January 2013, and 132 journals listed in Scopus as of 2011, 62 Korean journals listed in both citation indices were selected for analysis. Citation index indicators selected for analysis include impact factor (IF), 5-year impact factor (5yrIF), Eigenfactor score (EF), article influence score (AIS) (list of WoS indicators), SCImago journal rank (SJR), h-index, and impact index (ImIndex) (list of Scopus indicators). It took an average of eight years for a newly founded journal to be listed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE). Since the IF, ImIndex, and AIS values failed to exceed 1.0, Korean journals' popularity and prestige were confirmed to be minimal. Analyzed journals that were written in English exhibited higher SJR and h-index values than ones written in Korean. WoS' IF exhibited a correlation with WoS' 5yrIF, EF, AIS, and Scopus' SJR, h-index, and ImIndex. Since the 'popularity and prestige of Korean journals' have been confirmed to be minimal, steps must be taken to improve this status. Popularity-based indicators have been shown to strongly correlate with prestige-based indicators in Korean science journals. Therefore, there must be a strategic approach taken to improve IF values.
Applied Nursing Research, 2012
This study translated the Depressive Cognition Scale (DCS) from English into Korean and tested th... more This study translated the Depressive Cognition Scale (DCS) from English into Korean and tested the reliability and validity of the scale. Data were from a convenient sample of 795 communitydwelling Korean adults with a self-administered questionnaire. With regard to the reliability estimate, the internal consistency of the Korean version of the DCS (K-DCS) was acceptable, where the Chronbach's alpha is .93 and the average item-to-total correlation r = .760. With regard to the validity estimate, the mean scores of the K-DCS were significantly different according to gender, age, and marital status. A single factor was extracted that accounted for 67.37% of the total variance. The average score of the K-DCS also correlated significantly with the subscales of the Korean version of the Profile of the Mood States Brief Form. These findings suggest that the K-DCS can be used as a reliable and valid measure of depressive cognition among Korean adults.