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Effectiveness of artificial intelligence in detecting and managing depressive disorders: Systematic literature review

Journal of affective disorders, Jun 1, 2024

Research Square (Research Square), Mar 18, 2024

Background: Tertiary hospital utilization for patients with mild diseases creates ine ciencies in... more Background: Tertiary hospital utilization for patients with mild diseases creates ine ciencies in medical utilization for medical consumers and providers, collapses the healthcare delivery system, and has negative consequences for the public health system. This study aims to identify the factors that lead to the selection of tertiary hospitals and the medical needs of patients with mild diseases. We evaluate the value of using medical institutions by comparing and analyzing regional and individual patient characteristics. Methods: The travel cost method based on the travel cost incurred according to the consumer's temporal choice, was used to evaluate the medical use. We considered data from Ajou University Hospital from 2017 to 2022. The variables used for travel costs are travel costs, time costs, and medical costs. The Quantum Geographic Information System(QGIS) network analysis was used to calculate travel costs and time costs, and independent sample t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to compare the evaluated values between groups. Results: The analysis revealed that travel costs were the highest for patients with diabetes. Regarding personal characteristics, men exhibited higher rates than women, and individuals under 65 years of age and those receiving type 2 medical bene ts demonstrated higher travel costs. Travel costs and outpatient visit rates for mild diseases exhibited a direct proportional relationship. We compared the total economic value assessed for each type of mild disease and found the highest value for diabetes patients with the highest number of outpatient visits. Conclusion: These ndings highlight the importance of incorporating patient segmentation into policy formulation to alleviate the overcrowding of patients with mild illnesses in tertiary care hospitals. Furthermore, they advocate adopting a primary care-centered approach to enhance the healthcare delivery system and address imbalances in community healthcare resources.

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, Jun 1, 2023

The purpose of this study lies in verifying the effectiveness of the health promotion project whi... more The purpose of this study lies in verifying the effectiveness of the health promotion project which the public health center at the local level conducted by systematically linking the health examination results from the Health Insurance Corporation. We intend to emphasize the importance of linking the health-related public data. Methods: A survey was conducted to measure the effect of improving health behavior using EQ-5D-5L and demographic variables. Results: As a result of the analysis, the residents (3.13) who had experienced the use of public health centers recognized more necessity for the service linked systematically with health checkup data than those (2.93) who had not. In addition, the residents who had experienced the use of public health centers responded that their chronic diseases had improved compared to a year ago (2.78→2.93). Next, those (3.04) who had experienced the services linked with health checkup data recognized that their chronic diseases and health conditions had been improved compared to those (2.81) who had not. However, in EQ-5D-5L, after using the service, mobility showed no difference between those who had used the service and those who had not. Furthermore, even in terms of self-management, daily life, etc., the management ability was further improved compared to those who had not used it, before using the service. Conclusion: This study showed the improved health level when the health promotion service of the public health center was provided by systematically linking the health checkup data of the Health Insurance Corporation in Korea. In order to increase the effectiveness of health data-linked projects, it is necessary to prepare guidelines for linking the public health data and to expand the data-linked project. It will be needed to further subdivide the health checkup results to provide customized services, and to secure dedicated personnel to reinforce the system link.

Processes, Mar 15, 2020

This study aims to examine the current status and utilization of 22 health promotion projects tha... more This study aims to examine the current status and utilization of 22 health promotion projects that use the health care information system. We investigate the health promotion examination results for a counseling project held at health centers, which use information connected with the Health Insurance Corporation. First, we review the status of 22 health promotion projects, including 13 integrated health promotion projects and 9 other health promotion projects. Next, we examine the linkages between the 22 projects and other health promotion systems. Consequently, despite accumulating vast amounts of data, only 10 places could be linked to health promotion data in the health and medical information system; the Social Security Information Service was the only exception to this trend. The Public Health Information System (PHIS) had the lowest data utilization rate in the project. The study results show that it is necessary to utilize data from local health and medical institutions in order to provide information system-based health promotion services. In particular, it seems to be effective when health and medical institutions provided various counseling services and other linked services to local residents in connection with the Korea Health Insurance Corporation's health examination results.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Aug 25, 2021

This research explored the mediating effect of investment in education and training relating to t... more This research explored the mediating effect of investment in education and training relating to the innovative culture and organizational performance of medical device companies. We used the Human Capital Corporate Panel data provided by the Korea Vocational Competency Development Institute. In the industrial classification system of panel data, the industries related to medical devices were extracted and conclusively analyzed for 8629 workers and 368 companies. The independent and dependent variables were innovative culture and corporation performance, respectively. Investment in training and education was a mediating variable between the independent and dependent variables. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS software. A higher level of organizational satisfaction emerged in an innovative culture. Innovative culture positively affected organizational satisfaction. Further, investment in education and training to promote an innovative culture positively affected organizational satisfaction. Medical device companies should improve their performance by creating an innovative culture.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, Aug 1, 2018

Background: Hyaluronic acid fillers have become popular soft tissue filler augmentation agents ov... more Background: Hyaluronic acid fillers have become popular soft tissue filler augmentation agents over the past several years. Q.O.Fill (JW Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea) is a newly developed soft tissue augmentation agent using Tissuefill (hyaluronic acid derivatives) mixed with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The purposes of this study were to describe the Q.O.Fill method and evaluate the outcome of face augmentation. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed over a 2-year period. Seventy-five Asian participants with a mean age of 43.5 years were enrolled in the study. Mean total injection volume (baseline and touch-up) per participant was 8.9 mL. All participants underwent injection of Tissuefill mixed with PRP, Q.O.Fill. The results were evaluated using photographs and according to patients' satisfaction. Results: Six months after the last injection, 100% of participants had improvement. At month 6, 97.3% of participants remained least improved over the baseline, and 90.7% felt much better or a little better until 2 years after the injection. The incidence of complications was low. Conclusions: The study showed that Q.O.Fill injection resulted in a very good aesthetic outcome and few adverse events. We believe that a facial augmentation with Tissuefill mixed with PRP is a safe and effective treatment method.

Osong public health and research perspectives, Oct 1, 2015

Objectives: This paper provides information for decision making of the managers and the staff of ... more Objectives: This paper provides information for decision making of the managers and the staff of national university hospitals. Methods: In order to conduct a financial analysis of national university hospitals, this study uses reports on the final accounts of 10 university hospitals from 2008 to 2011. Results: The results of comparing 2008 and 2011 showed that there was a general decrease in total assets, an increase in liabilities, and a decrease in total medical revenues, with a continuous deficit in many hospitals. Moreover, as national university hospitals have low debt dependence, their management conditions generally seem satisfactory. However, some individual hospitals suffer severe financial difficulties and thus depend on short-term debts, which generally aggravate the profit and loss structure. Various indicators show that the financial state and business performance of national university hospitals have been deteriorating. These research findings will be used as important basic data for managers who make direct decisions in this uncertain business environment or by researchers who analyze the medical industry to enable informed decisionmaking and optimized execution. Furthermore, this study is expected to contribute to raising government awareness of the need to foster and support the national university hospital industry.

Outcome of facial rejuvenation with polydioxanone thread for Asians

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, Dec 22, 2017

ABSTRACT Background: Techniques in rejuvenating the aging face have evolved, involving various ty... more ABSTRACT Background: Techniques in rejuvenating the aging face have evolved, involving various types of threads. Facial rejuvenation with absorbable polydioxanone is popular in aesthetic clinics in Korea. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe our polydioxanone thread method and to evaluate the outcomes of facial rejuvenation. Patients/Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed over a 12-month period. Thirty-five Asian patients were included. All participants underwent thread-lifting using polydioxanone. On each side, five 360° spiral cog threads were used in the procedure. The results were evaluated using photography and patient satisfaction. Results: Thirty-three patients (94.3%) were satisfied with the outcomes. Objective outcomes using photography were categorized as very much improved (68.6%), much improved (25.7%), and improved (5.7%). Subjective outcomes using patients’ satisfaction were categorized as excellent, very good, good, fair, and poor. The incidence of complications was low, and the complications resolved spontaneously without any surgical interventions. Asymmetry, however, was noted. Conclusions: Using our technique, we could achieve the desired facial rejuvenation. Our method demonstrated an excellent success rate in patients with moderate degree laxity. We believe that facial rejuvenation with polydioxanone thread for Asians is a safe and effective treatment method.

Factors associated with quality of life in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, 2009–2016

Medicine, Sep 9, 2022

This study analyzed the factors affecting the health-related quality of life of patients with ben... more This study analyzed the factors affecting the health-related quality of life of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) according to age. We also aimed to determine appropriate strategies to improve their quality of life. Data from the Korea Health Panel Survey (2009–2016) were used in this study. A total of 3806 patients with BPH were divided into 2 groups: younger adults (aged under 65 years) and older adults (aged over 65 years). In addition, a logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors affecting the quality of life of young and older patients with BPH. In younger adult patients with BPH, the higher the level of education, the higher the quality of life by a factor of 1.379, and the more intense the physical activity, the lower the quality of life by a factor of 0.791. Also, the longer the sitting time, the lower the quality of life by a factor of 0.765. In contrast, for older adult patients with BPH, the quality of life improved by factors of 1.601 and 2.921, respectively, for health insurance and higher income level. In addition, it was found that the quality of life decreased by a factor of 0.754 in patients who drink alcohol. In order to improve the quality of life of the middle-aged adult population with BPH, it is necessary to reduce sitting time through constant physical activity. Moreover, the cost of medical care should be reduced and the quality of life increased through reductions in surgical treatment, as the burden of medical expenses will degrade the quality of life for older adults.

Healthcare, Aug 24, 2020

The quality evaluation (QE) of social services tends to have a large variation in results dependi... more The quality evaluation (QE) of social services tends to have a large variation in results depending on the object and method of service measurement. To overcome these limitations, an analysis of the internal consistency or validity of the social service QE index is necessary, but meta-research on this is insufficient. This study analyzes the internal consistency and validity of evaluation indexes based on the results of social service QE. We utilized the social services QE manual of the Social Security Information Service's Facility Evaluation Department. The social service QE indexes implemented in 2013 and 2016 were coded and analyzed. We found that there was internal consistency between the results of the care services evaluation in 2013 and 2016. In addition, there were differences between the care services QE indexes by service type in 2013 and 2016. It is necessary to construct effective indexes by simplifying, diversifying, and differentiating social service QE indexes. In addition, control devices for external factors (region, composition of the evaluation team, etc.) must be prepared to maintain the consistency of evaluation scores, and in the long term, standardization of social service QE indexes is necessary.

Frontiers in Public Health, Jan 16, 2023

Introduction: In this study, we investigated the health satisfaction levels of users of regional ... more Introduction: In this study, we investigated the health satisfaction levels of users of regional health and medical institutions in South Korea and the influencing factors. Methods: We included randomly selected people with experience in using health and medical institutions from panel data targeting the entire nation. We used questionnaire (EQ-D-L) and sociodemographic characteristics to analyze the health satisfaction. EQ-D-L was used to measure health-related quality of life in five areas: mobility, self-management, daily activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was performed in three steps to examine the factors influencing health satisfaction. Results: The analysis showed that the health satisfaction was positively (+) correlated with monthly income, mobility, self-management, daily life, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression, and negatively (-) correlated with the number of chronic diseases and type of health insurance. The influencing factors in Step and were chronic diseases (β = -. , -. ), respectively. The influencing factors in Step were pain/discomfort (β = . ), anxiety/depression (β = . ), and the number of chronic diseases (β = -. ). The current data suggested that regional health and medical institutions should focus their services on residents with chronic diseases. Moreover, they should expand physical activities to relieve physical pain or discomfort and provide services related to mental health. To accomplish these, we suggested that the government will need to promote post-service health checkup results as a key project, provide user-customized services, provide online services utilizing ICT, expanding the government's financial support, and building infrastructure. subjective quality of life, health satisfaction, public health institutions, health promotion project, EQ-D-L, South Korea In relation to COVID-19, South Korea has demonstrated a consistently effective response through appropriate measures at the national level (1). In this effective response, the role of regional health and medical institutions centered on public health centers is significant. According to Korea's Regional Public Health Act and the Act on Special Measures for Health and Medical Care in Rural Areas, regional health and medical institutions have their respective duties and functions. They also include different types, including public health centers, health and medical centers, branch offices of health centers, and health life supporting centers, established to provide health and medical services for vulnerable areas of health care (2, 3). Public health centers and health and medical centers can be established by local government ordinances, whereas health care centers can be set up with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (4, 5).

Regional Factors Influencing Non-Take-Up for Social Support in Korea Using a Spatial Regression Model

SAGE Open, Oct 1, 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influential factors of non-take-up citizens, who do n... more The purpose of this study is to analyze the influential factors of non-take-up citizens, who do not receive social benefits, to increase their discovery rate. A spatial regression model was used to analyze the variables affecting the discovery rates. As a result of the study, there was a difference in the percentage of welfare blind spots by region. In addition, when the proportion of the elderly population, the number of unemployment benefit recipients, etc. increased, that of welfare blind spots also increased; the lower the population density was, the higher the rate of increase in welfare blind spots became. Accordingly, in order to resolve the welfare blind spots at the local level, it is necessary to reinforce policy support for the elderly population and reduce the unemployment rate. Particularly, the policy will have to be prepared to resolve the welfare blind spots in rural areas with low population density.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Apr 12, 2022

Aging societies have an increased need for care services. To solve the problem of care, we sugges... more Aging societies have an increased need for care services. To solve the problem of care, we suggest community care, through which medical services are provided that meet individual needs. Korea provides care services in advance of the community care project and implements quality control to improve the quality of these social services. Therefore, this study aims to compare and analyze the factors affecting user satisfaction in care services in both 2013 and 2016. We analyzed secondary data from 2013 and 2016 collected by the Social Security Information Service. These data include standardized metrics for the quality of care. Based on the evaluation indexes for care service in 2013 and 2016, we used commonly used indexes for analysis. Specifically, non-profit organizations were influenced by sales, accounting management, lifetime tenure rate, etc., while for-profit organizations were affected by number of users, contract termination, etc. In addition, on-site evaluation had a negative effect on the change rate of user satisfaction. Therefore, in order to increase satisfaction with care services, evaluation indexes by service type should be diversified and differentiated. In addition, field evaluations related to user satisfaction should be performed in order to provide care services appropriate for local characteristics.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2, 2020

This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics and health behaviors related to chron... more This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics and health behaviors related to chronic diseases and to identify factors that may affect chronic diseases. Data from the Seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used, and 3795 adults aged above 40 years were included. The following demographic variables were obtained: sex, age, education, income, type of health insurance, and private insurance. The following health behavior factors were also analyzed: medical checkup, drinking, smoking, exercise, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. Participants with lower socioeconomic status had a higher risk of developing chronic diseases. Meanwhile, those with private health insurance had a lower risk of developing chronic diseases. In addition, participants who underwent medical checkups and performed exercises had a lower risk, while those with obesity and hypercholesterolemia had a higher risk of developing chronic diseases. It is necessary to manage chronic diseases through comprehensive programs, rather than managing these diseases individually, and through community primary care institutions to improve health behaviors.

Strategic management and organizational culture of medical device companies in relation to corporate performance

Journal of Medical Economics, Jun 19, 2023

Frontiers in Public Health, Sep 14, 2022

In this study, we analyzed Korean and foreign systems, focusing on high-risk medical devices that... more In this study, we analyzed Korean and foreign systems, focusing on high-risk medical devices that urgently need to be managed, and we present an life cycle calculation method for determining replacement time. A literature review was conducted to confirm the regulations of the medical device management system and life cycle by country, and a case analysis was performed to verify the replacement evaluation criteria of actual medical institutions. In addition, durability data from the Public Procurement Service, American Hospital Association, and Samsung Medical Center were used to calculate the life cycle of high-risk medical devices. The analysis showed that in the case of Korean and foreign medical device regulatory agencies, there were no specific life cycle regulations for high-risk medical devices. In addition, the important items in the medical device replacement evaluation were found to be the year of introduction, repair cost, component discontinuation, and several failures. On calculating the life cycle of high-risk medical devices revealed that the replacement time is years for anesthesia machines, years for defibrillators, years for heart-lung machines, and years for ventilators. To introduce a uniform medical device replacement standard and life cycle calculation method, the government will need to reorganize the medical device replacement laws and systems. In addition, in the case of medical institutions, it is necessary to secure patient safety by using expert groups to prepare specific life cycle standards that consider the characteristics of medical devices.

The Journal of the Korea Contents Association, Aug 28, 2015

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the cash flow of pharmaceutical companie... more The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the cash flow of pharmaceutical companies on R&D investment. 143 pharmaceutical companies listed in the KOSDAQ market from 2009 to 2013. Financial statements and comments in general and internal transactions were extracted from TS-2000 of the Korea Listed Company Association (KLCA), and data related to stock price was extracted from KISVALUE-Ⅲ of NICE Information Service Co., Ltd. STATA 12.0 was used as the statistical package for panel analysis. The summary of the findings and the interpretation of the significance of this are as follows: First, the current ratio (internal finance) had a positive influence on R&D investment. Second, the debt ratio (external finance) had a negative influence on R&D investment.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Nov 27, 2018

This study examines the medical device industry in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolutio... more This study examines the medical device industry in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and identifies the key strategies and general directions for promoting this industry through analytical hierarchy process (AHP). It is based on discussions of the key issues with specialists such as doctors, medical device companies, hospital staff, professors, and government agencies in the medical device industry. A total of 18 responses were obtained from the survey, and an analysis was conducted on the results. Among the medical device strategies identified by the surveyed specialists, clarifying the application of regulations (access strategy), increasing R&D investment for the technological development of medical devices (expansion strategy), and increasing support for global market expansion (infrastructure expansion strategy) were found to have the highest priority. Based on the above, we suggest key strategies and directions for promoting the medical device industry.

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International Journal of Surgery, Apr 1, 2016

It was discovered that the original online version of the above article contained errors, as the ... more It was discovered that the original online version of the above article contained errors, as the author disclosure information was not complete. The Publisher corrected the XML and online PDF of the article. Elsevier regrets and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by posting a new version of this article online, but hopes that the reader will understand the reasons for doing so.

Osong public health and research perspectives, Aug 1, 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the corporate governance of ... more Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the corporate governance of pharmaceutical companies on research and development (R&D) investment. Methods: The period of the empirical analysis is from 2000 to 2012. Financial statements and comments in general, and internal transactions were extracted from TS-2000 of the Korea Listed Company Association. Sample firms were those that belong to the medical substance and drug manufacturing industries. Ultimately, 786 firm-year data of 81 firms were included in the sample (unbalanced panel data). Results: The shareholding ratio of major shareholders and foreigners turned out to have a statistically significant influence on R&D investment (p < 0.05). No statistical significance was found in the shareholding ratio of institutional investors and the ratio of outside directors. The higher the shareholding ratio of the major shareholders, the greater the R&D investment. There will be a need to establish (or switch to) a holding company structure. Holding companies can directly manage R&D in fields with high initial risks, and they can diversify these risks. The larger the number of foreign investors, the greater the R&D investment, indicating that foreigners directly or indirectly impose pressure on a manager to make R&D investments that bring long-term benefits.