The purpose of this study was to review existing assessment tools for patients with low back pain and improve them through combination. A total of 314 patients with low back pain participated. Their condition was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (ODQ), the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPD), and the Back Pain Functional Scale (BPFS). Rasch analysis was applied to identify inappropriate items, item difficulties, and the separation index. In this study, the 'sex life' item of the ODQ (10 items) and the 'sleeping' item of the BPFS (12 items) showed misfit statistics, whereas all items of the QBPD (20 items) were appropriate. After combining the ODQ, QBPD and BPFS, Rasch analysis was applied. The 'pain intensity', and the 'sex life' item of the ODQ and the 'throw a ball' item of QBPD showed misfit statistics. These 3 items were retained for further analysis. The remaining 42 combined ODQ-QBPD-BPFS items were arranged according to difficulty. For all subjects, the most difficult item was 'pain intensity', whereas the easiest was 'take food out of the refrigerator'. As the separation index of 42 combined ODQ-QBPD-BPFS was higher than that of the three questionnaires separately, difficulty of items varied with some need for rearrangement. The results of this study confirmed the possibility and need for a new back pain disability assessment tool, and produced one. Further study is needed to refine the questionnaire in consideration of psychosocial and occupational factors.

The aim of the study was to identify which fall-prevention program offered in community settings in Korea is the most effective in strengthening muscles. Muscle weakness is one of the major risk factors causing falls among the elderly. Randomized controlled trials and clinical controlled trials published between 1996 and February 2011 were included in this study. Seventeen of the 69 identified studies met the study's criteria and were included in this meta-analysis. The overall effect size of the program was .822 (95% confidence interval= .717~.927). The general strengthening exercise (1.608), dance sports training (1.538), Thera-band exercise for lower extremities (1.517), Seniorobic exercise (1.146), gait training (.959), balance training (.909), gradual resistive exercise (.888), and multifactorial fall prevention (.842) programs all show positive effects on muscle strengthening. Subgroup analyses found that more relative effects are seen in programs offered to the more elderly. In this study, the effect of increasing muscle strength on the prevention of falls can only be indirectly suggested; there are few available studies that report the frequency or history of falls in Korea. Further studies are needed to examine the direct effect of fall prevention exercise programs among the elderly.

This study attempted to understand the perception and the degree of trust that consumers had in the national agricultural food accreditation system, to inquire into and examine the consumers' perception of traditional food quality certification performed for the protection of excellent traditional food, and to propose the right direction for the policies on the traditional food quality certification system and the plans to improve consumers' perception of the system. According to the results of this survey performed in married women, based on the 'the recognition of accreditation system' and 'the recognition of certification marks' of 'the seventh national agricultural food accreditation system' presently being used by the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the household food purchasers showed high recognition for eco-friendly agricultural product accreditation, processed food KS certification, and organically processed food certification in that order. Meanwhile, it was shown that they indicated low recognition for the traditional food-related accreditation systems such as 'traditional food quality certification' and 'food grand master'. It was found that reliability of the certification mark provided by the agricultural food accreditation system gained 3.54 points (on a 5-point scale), and 68.1% of the study subjects referred to the certification marks while purchasing agricultural foods. And most of them answered to the question of 'why they referred to the certification marks' saying that it was done 'to choose safe food'. The most frequent answer to question of 'the means to recognize the traditional food quality certification system' was 'broadcasting, advertising'. 57.3% of the subjects had a previous experience of buying a product certified by the traditional food quality certification system, and 93.2% of all the subjects had the intention to buy a product certified by the traditional food quality certification system later. And most of them answered that 'strengthening government policies' would be the most ideal way to inform the public of the traditional food quality certification system. According to the results of this study, while 'relying on the traditional food quality certification system in general' was relatively high among the consumers, 'intention to buy quality certified products by visiting a distantly located store' was low; thus, from this analysis, it can be seen that there is a need for diversification of places selling these quality certified products and to establish a distribution network for these products.

Three hundred and fourteen low back pain patients completed the Korean version of the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (KODQ) and the Rasch analysis was then applied to identify the inappropriate items and to determine ODQ item difficulties according to a subject's characteristics. For women and youths, the 'sex life' item showed misfit statistics, whereas for older subjects it was the 'pain intensity' and 'standing' items. Also, in the acute low back group the 'pain intensity', 'standing' and 'sex life' items showed misfit statistics. For all subjects, the most difficult item was 'pain intensity', whereas the easiest item was 'walking'. But for the older and acute groups 'lifting' was the most difficult item and for those who have a visual analogue scale score of 3 or less 'sitting' was the most difficult item. These results show that differential item functioning is present in several items according to sex, age, acute and chronic pain, and VAS score. This study may be useful for adjusting the KODQ item difficulties for low back pain patients with different characteristics

본 연구에서는 다양한 색채환경에 대한 반응을 파악하기 위해 3차원 가상환경 인터페이스를 개발하고, 개발된 인터페이스에 대해 사용자가 어떻게 감성적으로 인터렉션하는지를 평가하였다. 3차원 가상환경은 후면 투사형 대형화면을 통해 제시되었으며, 가구를 포함한 실내 환경요소에 12가지 색채조합을 적용한 후, 피실험자들에게 색채조합에 대한 반응과 아울러 가상환경 인터페이스를 통한 감성적 인터렉션을 함께 평가하도록 하였다. 총 34명의 대학생들이 실험에 참여하였으며, 피실험자들은 대형화면 (8'×6')에 제시되는 고화질의 색채 환경 속에서 표준 입력장치를 사용하여 360도로 시선을 움직일 수 있었다. '공간적 실재감(Spatial Presence)', '주제와 연관성(Topic Involvement)', 및 '유쾌함(Enjoyment)'에 관한 자기보고형 설문지를 통해 가상환경파의 인터랙션을 통한 감성 및 인지적 반응을 파악하였다. 현 연구는 향후 디자인 연구, 특히 환경디자인 연구에 3차원 가상환경 인터페이스를 적용하고자 하는 연구자들이 사용자 인터랙션을 사전에 이해하는데 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

This study aims to develop an identification test for the gifted in English at the elementary school level. Before developing the tool, questionnaires for teachers' needs were collected from 150 primary school teachers. The results were used for setting the direction of developing the identification tool. In addition, a meta-analysis was conducted for the previous studies on gifted education, and an identification test was implemented for the verbally gifted. After these procedures, the first draft of an identification test for the gifted in English was developed, and it was revised and supplemented with the feedback received from five specialists who had extensive experiences in teaching English. From the study, the identification for the gifted consists of two tiers, one set for the subject‟s English ability and one set for the subject‟s latency for learning English. Suggestions were made as follows: First, the implementation of the test may vary according to the goals of the gifted curriculum and the institution. Second, to accomplish successful settlement of the test, it is important that both teachers and students understand goals and steps of the identification test before the implementation.

The principal objective of this study was to determine the optimal mixing conditions for three amounts of onion powder, sugar, and butter to prepare onion powder cookies. The experimental design was based on the central composite design methodology of response surface, which included 16 experimental points including two replicates for onion powder, sugar, and butter. The mechanical and sensory properties of the cookies were measured, and these values were applied to the mathematical models. A canonical form and perturbation plot showed the influence of each ingredient on the mixed final product. The results of the spread ratio did not show significant results, but hardness increased with increasing quantities of onion powder and sugar but decreased with butter (p<0.01). The color lightness "L" value increased with increasing quantities of sugar and butter but decreased with added onion powder. In contrast, the redness color "a" value increased with increasing quantities of onion powder and sugar. Sugar did not affect the yellowness color "b" value, but the color b value increased with increasing onion powder and sugar. The results of a sensory evaluation using the predicted model showed significant values for flavor (p<0.01), texture (p<0.05), taste (p<0.05), and overall quality (p<0.01). As a result, the optimum formulation by numerical and graphical methods was calculated as 12.58 g onion powder, 35 g sugar, and 52.38 g butter.

The purposes of this study were to compare the reliability and validity of an 88-item version of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) and a 66-item version of GMFM (GMFM-66) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The GMFM was completed in 154 children with CP (age range = 6~12). The internal consistency of the GMFM was calculated by Cronbach's for judging reliability. The reliability of GMFM-88 and GMFM-66 were both above .99. The validity of measurement obtained by the GMFM was assessed by examining the unidimensionality of items and by comparing Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels with tests of the GMFM. Both the GMFM-88 and GMFM-66 were satisfied with unidimensionality. Discriminant validity was demonstrated on significant decreases in scores with increasing GMFCS levels in both measurements. However, GMFM-66 was a more sensitive discriminant in GMFCS level 1 and level 2 and in level 2 and level 4. This study reported a comparison of the reliability and validity of GMFM-88 and GMFM-66. The results of this study have implications for the information on the psychometric properties of two versions of GMFCS. This information will be useful for the selection of tools in clinics.

목적 : 본 연구는 정신분열병 환자의 직무수행능력(WPP), 집중력과 사고조작능력 등의 인지기능 (LOTCA-Ⅱ), 근로자로서의 역할 인식(WRI), 그리고 정신사회적 기능-증상(BASIS-32)을 평가하여 임상증상과의 관련성을 조사하고, 정신분열병환자의 직무수행능력을 예측할 수 있는 변인을 파악하여 효율적인 정신과 작업치료 프로그 램 개발을 위한 기초 자료를 제공하는데 목적이 있다. 연구방법 : 연구대상은 T 정신보건센터에 등록하여 서비스를 받고 있는 정신분열병환자 20명을 대상으로 하였다. 2009년 6월부터 9월 사이에 자료를 수집하였다. 전체 대상자를 대상으로 작업수행능력과 역할인식, 인지기능 및 증상 사이에 상관관계가 있는지 알아보기 위해 스피어맨 순위 상관계수를 구하였다. 최종적으로 단계적 다중회귀 분석을 실시하여 직무수행능력에 영향을 미치는 예측 요인을 확인하였다. 결과 : 스피어만 순위 상관계수를 이용하여 상관관계를 조사한 결과 직무수행능력과 상관이 있는 요인들 중 사회기 술과 작업동기를 예측하는 요인으로는 역할인식(WRI)의 습관과 정신사회적 기능 및 증상(BASIS-32)의 일상생 활 및 역할기능이 설명력 높은 변수로 확인되었다. 결론 : 본 연구의 결과를 통해서 직무수행능력을 예측하는 변인을 파악하고 직무수행능력 향상을 위한 작업치료 프 로그램의 필요성을 인식하게 되었다. 향후 정신분열병 환자에게 직무수행능력과 관련된 다양한 작업치료 활동을 제공하고 그 효과를 검증하는 연구가 진행되어야 할 것이다.

2000년 이후 공연입장료 매출은 매년 10% 이상의 성장세를 유지하고 있다. 단일문화산업으로 보면 현재 시장 규모가 엄청나다고 할 수는 없지만 잠재력은 무한하다. 근래 공연마케팅을 둘러싼 환경변화가 생겼는데 인터넷이라는 획기적인 매체가 보편화 되면서 공연 산업 분야에 커다란 변동이 일어나게 된다. 현재 공연관련 웹사이트가 많이 생겨나서 온라인 예매서비스의 질은 나날이 향상되어 가고 있으나 예매 외에 사이트 자체에서 공연만을 다루고 있는 웹사이트는 수도 적고, 질적으로도 좋은 성과를 거두지 못하고 있다. 위와 같은 이유로 본 연구에서는 '온라인 공연사이트 활성화'를 주제로 실증분석을 하였다. 그 결과 정보제공, 편리성, 구전, 할인율, 이벤트의 요인이 활성화와 긍정적인 영향을 미친다는 결론을 얻었다.

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is widely used to determine the dependency of activity of daily living in rehabilitation patients. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the unidimentionality of the FIM physical items and to analyze the validity of cross-functional levels in stroke survivors in Korea. Thirteen physical items of FIM were rated according to an ordinal scale of a 7-level classification. Two hundred and seventy-nine patients participated in the study (age range 18~92 years and 57% male). Six items-eating, bladder control, bowel control, transfer to and from the bed/wheelchair, transfer to and from the toilet, and bathing-showed misfits with the Rasch model. The most difficult item was 'bathing', the easiest item was 'bowel control'. Although there were several differences within functional levels, the hierarchical order of item measures was rather similar. 'Bathing' was the most difficult in high level patients (above 60), however 'stairs' was most difficult in the middle level (41~60) group. In the low level group (below 40), 'toileting' was the most difficult. In conclusion, the present study has shown several differences of item difficulty among functional levels. This result will be useful in planning interventions, and developing rehabilitation programs for stroke survivors.

최근 가상현실 시뮬레이션 기술은 컴퓨터 테크놀로지의 급속한 발달과 더불어 시각적 표현과 인터랙션의 성능은 정교화 되는 동시에, 고급 장비나 전문 지식에 의존하지 않고도 사실적인 구현이 가능한 단계까지 발전해 왔다. 본 연구는 저가의 비용으로도 가능한 가상현실 시뮬레이션 테크놀로지를 바탕으로, 시각적 현실감이 뛰어난 시뮬레이션으로 서비스 환경을 구현하여 제시함으로써 실제사용자 즉, 엔드유저의 감정적인 반응을 파악하고, 그러한 과정을 기존의 디자인 프로세스에 접목하는 방안을 제안하는데 그 목적이 있다. 본 논문에서는 실제 레스토랑 디자인 프로젝트의 사례를 통해 가상현실 테크놀로지를 사용한 시뮬레이션의 구체적인 개발과정 및 적용과정을 살펴보았다. 이를 통해 사용자 경험에 관한 데이터를 수집하고 분석하는 과정 그리고 시뮬레이션을 통한 결과 적용 시 고려해야 할 사항에 대해서 소개하고 있다. 본 연구는 사용자의 감정적인 반응이 중요시 되어야 하는 디자인 분야에 3차원 가상현실 시뮬레이션이 도입될 경우 유용한 지침을 제공할 수 있으리라 기대한다.

The principal objective of this study was to determine the optimal mixing condition of two different amounts of cabbage and rice flour for the preparation of a cabbage cream soup. The experimental design was based on the central composite design methodology of response surface, which included 10 experimental points, including two replicates for the cabbage and rice flour. Physiochemical and sensory properties were measured, and these values were applied to the mathematical models. A canonical form and perturbation plot showed the influence of each ingredient on the mixed final product. Water content and pH values increased with increasing quantities of rice flour. Neither cabbage or rice flour affected the L and a values, but the b value increased with greater quantity of both ingredients. Viscosity increased with increasing added cabbage. Sensory evaluation results were significant in the predicted model for flavor (p<0.05), concentration (p<0.01) and overall quality (p<0.01). As a result, the optimum formulations by numerical and graphical methods were calculated as 111.79 g cabbage and 8.99 g rice flour.

The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) was developed and widely used as a clinical tool to assess balance performance during gait. The purpose of this study was to validate the Korean translated DGI using Rasch analysis. A total of 105 community-dwelling elderly was participated in this study (age range = 65~95 years; mean = 78.0 years). The translated DGI showed sound item psychometric properties, and the 8 items were arranged in order of difficulty for the total participants. The most difficult item was 'Steps' and the easiest item was 'Level surface'. Also, each of the original 4 rating scale categories satisfied the Linacre's essential criteria suggestions for optimal rating scale category effectiveness. Although, thirty eight person (36.2%) showed the maximal high score, but the most of them was no history of fall in the preceding year. For subjects who has falling history, all of the person's ability was arranged within the item's difficulty. The 8-item Korean translated DGI can be used to measure gain in elderly person with balance disorders without compromising important clinical measurement characteristics in Korea.

The thermal stability and mechanical properties of Nephila clavata and Bassaniana decorata spider silks were measured and compared with those of aramid and polyester fibers. The thermal stability of the spider silk was lower than those of the commercial aramid and polyester fibers. However, the mechanical properties of the spider silk were far superior to that of the polyester fiber. The effect of the water content of the spider silk on its thermal stability and mechanical property was examined by conducting the silk to heat treatment at 100℃ under vacuum for various times. The results indicated that spider silk subjected to heat treatment for 1.5 hr had excellent thermal stability and mechanical property.

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between addiction to online games and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in college students. A total of 377 (205 male and 172 female) college students completed an online game addiction scale, a Symptom Severity Scale (SSS), and a Function Status Scale (FSS) for CTS. It was found that five (1.3%) students were diagnosed with an online game addiction, 74 (19.6%) students were diagnosed with a pre-addiction to online games, and 298 (79.0%) students were diagnosed as being average users. The pre-addiction group had significantly higher scores on the SSS than did the average user group (p<.05). The average user group scored significantly lower than did the online game addiction group (p<.05). Symptoms of wrist pain and hand numbness in the daytime were common in the addiction group. There were statistically significant but poor positive relationships between the online game addiction scale and the SSS (r=.312, p<.01), and between the online game addiction scale and the FSS (r=.149, p<.01). The information about online game addiction and CTS identified in this study could contribute to the prevention of online game addiction and CTS in college students.

목적 : 본 연구는 work sampling 기법과 단면분석법을 이용하여 제조업 종사 근로자의 근골격계질환 노출 위험수준을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 이를 위해 자동차부품 제조업 종사 근로자 29명의 근골격계질환 증상을 자기기입식 설문지로 조사하여, 그 정도를 기준1(KOSHA), 기준2(NIOSH), 기준3(인천노동과학연구소)으로 구분하였다. 그리고 개별 근로자의 작업과정을 고성능카메라로 촬영한 후 OWAS, RULA, REBA를 사용하여 work sampling 기법(1초당 1컷)과 단면분석법으로 근골격계질환 위험수준을 분석하였다. 결과 : 신체부위 중 1부위 이상 통증이 있다고 호소한 근로자는 기준1 24명(82.8%), 기준2 22명(75.9%), 그리고 기준3 19명(65.5%)이었다. 인간공학적 측정도구를 이용한 근골격계질환 노출위험수준은 OWAS는 단면분석-조치단계 4(근골격계에 매우 심한 해를 끼침), work sampling-조치단계 2(근골격계에 약간의 해를 끼침)인 근로자가 3명이었다. 또, RULA는 단면분석-조치단계 4(정밀조사와 즉각적인 개선필요), work sampling-조치단계 3(계속적 관찰과 빠른 작업개선 요함)인 근로자가 2명이었고, REBA에서는 단면분석-조치단계 3(위험 높음), work sampling-조치단계 2(위험 보통)인 근로자가 3명으로 분석되었다. 단면분석과 work sampling 기법에서 고위험군과 저위험군의 일치도는 OWAS Kappa=.4423, RULA Kappa=.4938, 그리고 REBA Kappa=.5193이었다. 결론 : Work sampling 기법을 이용하여 근로자의 근골격계질환 노출위험수준을 객관적으로 분석할 수 있었으며, 결과를 토대로 근로자 작업환경의 개선이 우선적으로 필요한 작업자를 선정하는데 신뢰할만한 방법임이 확인되었다.