목적 : 척수손상 환자를 대상으로 시각피이드백을 이용한 휠체어 추진이 척수손상 환자의 균형 특성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 척수 완전 손상 환자 38명을 대상으로 휠체어 추진 시뮬레이션 장치와 휠체어를 추진하지 않는 경우와 추진하는 경우 시각피이드백 이용유무에 따른 둔부와 대퇴부의 압력분포와 압력중심이동 변화를 측정하기 위해 좌석시트 압력분포 측정도구인 FSA를 사용하였다. 이들 실험도구들을 이용하여 얻은 결과는 다음과 같다. 결과 : 1) 시각피이드백 이용 없이 휠체어를 추진하지 않는 경우와 추진하는 경우에 압력중심의 흔들림이 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 2) 휠체어 추진 시 시각피이드백을 이용하지 않은 경우보다 시각피이드백을 이용한 경우에 척수손상 레벨에 상관없이 압력중심의 흔들림이 모두 감소되었다. 시각피이드백 이용 유무에 따라 흉수상부 손상, 흉수하부 손상, 요수 손상 환자에 있어서는 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 3) 경수 손상 환자의 부위별 좌석시트 압력분포 평균을 보았을 때, 휠체어 추진 시 둔부전방 > 둔부후방 > 대퇴부 후방 > 대퇴부 전방 순으로 압력이 분포되었으며, 휠체어를 추진하면서 시각피이드백을 이용한 경우의 부위별 압력 증가비율을 계산한 결과, 둔부전방과 대퇴부 부위로 더 많은 압력증가가 생겼다. 4) 흉수상부 손상 환자의 부위별 좌석시트 압력분포 평균을 보았을 때 휠체어 추진 시 둔부전방 > 대퇴부 후방 > 둔부후방 > 대퇴부 전방 순으로 압력이 분포되었으며, 휠체어를 추진하면서 시각피이드백을 이용한 경우의 부위별 압력 증가비율을 계산한 결과 둔부전방과 대퇴부 부위로 더 많은 압력증가가 생겼다. 5) 흉수하부 손상 환자의 부위별 좌석시트 압력분포 평균을 보았을 때 휠체어 추진 시 둔부전방 > 대퇴부 후방 > 둔부후방 > 대퇴부 전방 순으로 압력이 분포되었으며, 휠체어를 추진하면서 시각피이드백을 이용한 경우의 부위별 압력 증가비율을 계산한 결과 대퇴부 부위로 더 많은 압력증가가 생겼다. 6) 요수 손상 환자의 부위별 좌석시트 압력분포 평균을 보았을 때 휠체어 추진 시 둔부전방 > 둔부 후방 > 대퇴부 후방 > 대퇴부 전방 순으로 압력이 분포되었으며, 휠체어를 추진하면서 시각피이드백을 이용한 경우의 부위별 압력 증가비율을 계산한 결과 둔부후방으로의 압력 증가비율이 가장 많이 증가하고, 다음으로 대퇴부 전방, 그리고 대퇴부 후방 순이었다. 결론 : 시각피이드백을 이용한 휠체어 추진 시 척수손상 레벨에 상관없이 압력중심의 흔들림이 모두 감소하였다. 또한, 전방 또는 전후방으로의 압력분포 변화를 통해 균형의 향상을 가져올 수 있는 움직임이 더 증가하는 경향이 있었다. 이를 통해 시각피이드백을 이용한 휠체어 추진이 척수손상 환자의 균형능력 향상에 도움을 줄 수 있음을 보여주었다.

목적：본 연구의 목적은 새로 개발된 척수손상-기능실현평가지수(SCI-ARMI)를 만성 척수손상환자들에게 적용하여 척수손상-기능실현평가지수 추정식을 산출하고, 추정식의 추정력에 대한 신뢰도와 타당도를 알아보는 데 있다. 연구방법：본 연구는 S병원에서 2006년 1월에서 동년 6월 사이에 입원치료를 받은 손상 후 6개월 이상 경과한 ASIA A-C인 만성 척수손상환자 66명을 선정하여 입·퇴원 시 ASIA 근력점수와 SCIMⅡ를 이용하여 신경학적 상태와 기능적 상태를 평가하여 회귀분석으로 통계 처리하였다. 결과：ASIA 근력점수가 SCIMⅡ 점수에 통계적으로 유의한 영향을 미쳤다. ASIA 근력점수로 각각의 손상레벨별 SCIMⅡ 최고 점수를 예측하는 회귀식을 이용하여 척수손상-기능실현평가지수를 쉽게 계산할 수 있는 추정식을 구하였다. 추정식에 의해 구한 기능실현평가지수 값과 기능실현평가지수 정의에 의해 구한 기능실현평가지수 값 사이에 높은 상관관계(r=.723, p<.05)를 보였다. ASIA 근력점수, 나이, 손상원인, 재활기간, 손상레벨과 기능실현 평가지수 값 사이에는 유의한 상관관계가 없었다. 결론：ASIA 척도 A-C인 경우의 만성 척수손상환자들에게서 구한 척수손상-기능실현평가지수 추정식은 신뢰도와 타당도가 높았으며, 이 추정식을 이용하여 만성 척수손상환자의 기능변화 및 재활치료효과를 객관적으로 측정하는데 효과적임을 알 수 있었다. 또한 SCIMⅡ 평가 점수의 결과 해석을 위해 개개인의 SCIMⅡ 점수를 손상레벨별로 비교할 수 있는 기준 자료가 될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

목적 : 척수손상 환자의 ASIA 운동능력 성취점수와 SCIMⅡ를 사용한 일상생활수행도와의 상관관계를 연구하여 일상생활수행 훈련 시 운동능력성취점수의 향상을 위한 효율적인 치료 방법의 선택 기준을 마련하고자 함이다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 부산 시내에 거주하는 손상 후 6개월 이상인 42명의 척수손상 환자로 하였고 연구 기간은 2004년 12월부터 2005년 1월까지 이루어졌다. 평가도구는 ASIA의 운동능력 성취점수와 SCIMⅡ를 사용하여 운동능력 성취점수와 일상생활 수행도와의 상관관계를 알아보았다. 결과 : 척수손상환자 42명 중 손상 유형에 따라 3개의 군으로 나누어 비교하였다. 완전사지마비군에서 상지-전체 운동능력 성취점수와 일상생활활동과는 통계학적으로 유의한 상관관계를 보이고(p〈.01) 높은 상관관계가 나타났다(r=.90, r=.90). 불완전사지마비군에서는 상지-하지-전체 운동능력 성취점수와 일상생활활동과는 통계학적으로 유의한 상관관계를 보였고(p〈.05) 높은 상관관계를 보였다(r=.64, r=.81, r=.87). 하지마비군에서는 상지-하지-전체 운동능력 성취점수와 일상생활활동과는 통계학적으로 유의한 상관관계를 보였고(p〈.05) 보통의 상관관계를 보였다(r=-.49, r=.60, r=.61). 결론 : 이상의 결과로 볼 때 척수손상 환자에 대한 ASIA 운동능력 성취점수와 SCIMⅡ와는 상관관계가 있으므로 척수장애 재활의 지표를 확립하는 연구에 활용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

The main purposes of this study were to find the correlation between walking ability assessment tools using the Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Spinal Cord Injury Measurement II (SCIM II), Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI), walking velocity, and walking endurance. The study population consisted of 56 patients with spinal cord injury referred to the department of Rehabilitative Medicine in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. All subjects were ambulatory with or without an assistive device. All participants were assessed by MBI, FIM, SCIM II, WISCI, walking velocity, and walking endurance. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and X2. There was significant correlation between the MBI, FIM, SCIM II, WISCI, walking velocity, and walking endurance (p<.01). In particular, WISCI has a significant correlation with SCIM II(p<.001). Therefore the WISCI scale is an appropriate assessment tool to predict the gait ability of patients with spinal cord injury. Further study about MBI, FIM, SCIM II, WISCI, walking velocity, and walking endurance is needed using a longitudinal study design.

The purpose of this study was to find the effects of using aid in enhancing walking ability inpatients with spinal cord injury who have received rehabilitative care. The study population consisted of 24 spinal cord injury patients referred to the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in the National Rehabilitation Center (NRC). All subjects were ambulatory with or without an assistive devices. All of the participants were assessed on SCIM II, WISCI II, FIM, MBI, gait speed (m/s), and walking endurance (120 min/m). The data were analyzed using a paired t-test, a one-way ANOVA, and a Duncan test. The results revealed that TSCIM II and all of the items of SCIM II of the cervical ASIA D group patients were higher than those of the Thoracic ASIA A and C group patients (p<.05). The FIM, MBI, and WISCI II of the cervical ASIA D group patients were higher than those of the Thoracic ASIA C group patients (p>.05). The walking velocities of the lumbar ASIA C group patients were higher than those of Thoracic ASIA A group patients (p<.05). The walking endurance of the lumbar ASIA C group patients was higher than that of the thoracic ASIA C group patients (p<.05). The ASIA D group patients used bilateral standard canes or crutches, but none used AFO. The ASIA A and C group patients used bilateral standard walkers with KAFO for standing and walking. The findings suggest that injury level as well as the functionality of walking aids should be considered when formulating a rehabilitative plan for patients with spinal cord injury.

중추신경계는 일단 손상이 되면 손상된 세포의 재생, 손상된 수초의 회복, 신경계의 정상적인 연결 등의 제한성 때문에 그 회복이 매우 힘들다. 이러한 중추신경계의 중요한 손상으로는 다발성 경화증, 뇌졸중, 척수손상, 외상, 축삭의 탈수초화 등이 있다. 이전 연구들은 많은 발생빈도를 보이고 있는 척수손상에서 실질적인 척수의 기능적인 회복을 위해 손상된 척수신경의 재생과 축삭의 재수초화가 중요한 요인이라고 전하고 있다. 최근에는 이러한 척수손상에 대한 치료적 접근으로서 세포이식 기술이 하나의 해결책을 열어주고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 척수손상의 특성을 살펴보고, 척수손상에 의한 기능장애에 대해 세포이식이 기능의 회복을 증진시킬 수 있다는 증거를 논의하고자 한다.

Objective : The purpose of the present study was to compare the Spinal Cord Independence MeasureⅡ (SCIMⅡ) and the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) to determine the evaluation tool in order to use the tool as an effective index for following these patients for functional changes and determining treatment and rehabilitation outcomes.Method : The present study was conducted with 20 patients who underwent there first time rehabilitation care at A hospital from December 2002 to April 2003. The patients were evaluated at a 2-week interval using the SCIMⅡ and the MBI.Collected data analysis were completed by using Total agreement and Kappa coefficient of agreement, McNemar test, t-test, Correlation analysis, and Wilcoxon rank sum test. Results : The following results were obtained from this study.1.A high correlation was seen in the results of evaluation made by two raters in the SCIMⅡ, showing high interrater reliability(r=0.99, p<0.01).2.When functional changes were compared, more changes in the common items including management in bladder sphincter muscle(p<0.01), toileting(p<0.05), and bathing(p<0.05) were seen in the SCIMⅡ compared with the MBI. Furthermore, among the non-common items in the SCIMⅡ, significant changes were estimated in breathing, prevention of bed sores and bed mobility, and outdoor movement, the SCIMⅡ well reflecting major func-tional changes in patients with spinal cord lesion.3.When the scores of the SCIMⅡ and the MBI were compared at the time of admission and discharge, significant correlation was revealed between the two evaluation tools. However, the SCIMⅡ admission scores were significantly higher than the MBI admission scores in patients with quadriplegia (p<0.05), due to the effects of non-common items such as breathing, prevention of bed sores, and bed mobility.4.When these tools were compared according to muscle strength change, the SCIMⅡ com-pared with the MBI well reflected upper extremity motor score and the ASIA motor score in patients with complete and incomplete quadriplegia(p<0.05), and lower extremity motor score in patients with incomplete spinal cord lesion(p<0.05).Conclusions : These results indicated that the SCIMⅡ is more sensitive compared with the MBI as a tool for functional evaluation in patients with spinal cord lesion, suggesting that the SCIMⅡ would be used to examine functional changes in patients with spinal cord lesion and to effectively follow-up patients for rehabilitation treatment outcome.

This study was conducted to assess the effects of the gait training method in incomplete spinal cord injured persons using an auto-walking machine. Persons with incomplete spinal cord injury level C or D on the American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale participated for eight weeks in an auto-walking training program. The gait training program was carried out for 15 minutes, three times per day for 8 weeks with an auto-walking machine. The foot rests of the auto-walking machine can be moved forward, downward, backward and upward to make the gait pattern with fixed on crank. The patient's body weight is supported by a harness during waking training. We evaluated the gait speed, physiologic cost index, motor score of lower extremities and the WISCI (walking index for spinal cord injury) level before the training and after the forth and eighth week of walking training. 1. The mean gait speed was significantly increased from .22 m/s at pre-training to .28 m/s after 4 weeks of training and .31 m/s after 8 weeks of training (p=.004). 2. The mean physiologic cost index was decreased from 4.6 beats/min at pre-training to 3.0 beats/min after 4 weeks and 2.0 beats/min after 8 weeks of training, but it was not statistically significant (p=.140). 3. The mean motor score of lower extrernities was significantly increased from 29.8 to 35.8 after 8 weeks of training (p=.043). 4. The mean WISCI level was significantly increased from level 10 to level 19 after 8 weeks of training (p=.007). The results of this study suggest that the gait training program using the auto-walking machine increased the gait speed, muscle strength and galt pattern (WISCI level) in persons with incomplete spinal cord injury. A large, controlled study of this technique is warranted.

The purpose of this study was to provide information on driving characteristics in persons with spinal cord injury through basic statistic analysis of the survey results. The survey was administered to 44 drivers with spinal cord injury. The subjects' general, neurologic and driving characteristics were analyzed, as well as the degree of difficulty in using their vehicles between tetraplegia and paraplegia. The results were as follows: thirty-five (79.6%) of forty-four respondents was men. The average age was 35.0 years old and the age at the time of injury was 29.0 years old. Their neurologic characteristics were tetraplegics 12 (27.3%) and paraplegics 32 (72.2%). Among complete lesions, the highest level those who could drive independently was C7. All the vehicles were equipped with special devices, including "power steering", "automatic transmission" and "hand controls". The vehicles for cervical cord injury were equipped with "grip bars" as well as for the degree of difficulty in using their vehicles, all the subjects felt that "moving the wheelchair in and out of their vehicles" was too difficult for them to do. We suggest that the driver training should be an essential part of the rehabilitation program for patients with spinal cord injuries to maximize their mobility in the community. This training seems to be essential in order to modify the standards of the Handicapped Drivers Ability Test and to aid the driver rehabilitation program in the health insurance payment system. Also, the driver rehabilitation training program should include instruction in that moving wheelchairs in and out of vehicles.

본 증례연구는 복합손상을 가진 척수손상환자의 재활치료과정을 소개하여 유사한 사례의 치료에 도움이 되고자 하는 것이다. 증례연구의 대상자인 26세의 남자환자는 흉수 4번 완전손상과 사고 당시 전기화상에 의한 좌측하박 절단과 우측손의 정중신경이 마비되었다. 치료초기에는 일상생활동작 검사에서 MBI (Modified Barthel Index) 점수가 22점으로 독립적으로 가능한 것은 거의 없었고, 기능적으로도 모든 도움이 필요한 상태였으나 재활치료결과 독립적

In general, sitting balance is decreased in subjects with spinal cord injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the Functional Reach Test (FRT) which is used to measure sitting balance. The subjects of this study were 26 persons with spinal cord injury, and they were divided into three groups according to their injury level. Group I, II and III consisted of the following quadriplegics, , and paraplegics, respectively. Subjects sat on a mat table that was set at an 80 degree inclination. During three sessions, the length subjects could reach in the FRT test was measured by three physical therapists, and compared to each other. The results showed that intraclass correlation coefficients (2,1) were above 0.97 and inter-rater difference was not statistically significant. The one-way ANOVA demonstrated that reach differed between groups with lower thoracic lesion and the other test groups. In conclusion, we think modified FRT is useful and reliable method to measure the sitting balance in subjects with spinal cord injury.

The purpose of this study focused how to show physiological responses comparing exercise group and non exercise group for progressive maximal wheelchair ergometer exercise loading in complete paraplegia. It also examined the various factors which would be influenced physiological responses. Sixteen subjects have been investigated in this study, and the subjects are divided into two groups as follows: 1) exercise group (7 subjects) 2) non exercise group (9 subjects). Each test was terminated by physical exhaustion and/or an inability to maintain a flywheel velocity. The results were as follows: 1) No difference was noted in pulmonary function test between two groups. 2) Emax value during maximal exercise was significantly different between the groups (p<0.05). The mean Emax of exercise group was , non exercise group was . 3) () value during maximal exercise was significantly different between the groups (p<0.05). The mean () of exercise group was , non exercise group was . 4) max(ml/kg/min) value during maximal exercise was significantly different between the groups (p<0.05). The mean () of exercise group was , non exercise group was . 5) Maximal heart rate(HRmax) value during maximal exercise was significantly different between the groups (p<0.05). The mean HRmax of exercise group was 180.43 beats/min, non exercise group was 175.00 beats/min. 6) value during maximal exercise was not significantly different between the groups (p>0.05). The mean of exercise group was , non exercise group was . Considering the results which explore the exercise group with paraplegia has shown the maximal aerobic power compared with non exercise group, regular and consistent physical training is highly assumed as a main factor to improve cardiopulmonary fitness.

For the purpose of disclosing estimated annual incidence rate and causative factors of traumatic spinal cord injury and obtaining basic data for the establishment of effective measures to prevent this injury, the medical record of 204 cases of Seoul residents with spinal cord injury which admitted in 46 general hospitals and National rehabilitation center located in Seoul, including Sam Yook Rehabilitation Center and Jung Ang Hospital in Kyungi do and occurred in 1995 were analyzed. The results were as follows: 1) The estimated annual incidence rate of traumatic spinal cord injury in 1995 of Seoul residents was 20.5 per million population. This incidence rate was the highest in the 40th years (34.1), followed by in the 50th years (26.5) and in the 20th years (25.6) in descending order. 2) The incidence rate ratio between male and female was 3.5:1. 3) The leading cause of injury was the highest in traffic accidents (42.2%), followed by falls from elevation (29.4%) and falls on the same level (9.8%). 4) Traffic accident mainly occured from 20th years to 40th years and falls from elevation in 50th years. 5) The level of spinal cord injury was the highest in cervical cord (63.2%), followed by the thoracic cord (21.1%) and lumbosacral cord (15.7%). Traffic accidents mainly caused in cervical cord injury whereas thoracic cord injury and lumbosacral cord injury were caused from falls from elevation. Above theconsiderations in mind, it suggested that in order to prevent traumatic spinal cord injuries, safety education of falls from elevation should be focused on the 20th years and 50th years male, moreover safety education of traffic accidents will be needed in the 30th years and 40th years male.

For the purpose of disclosing causative factors of traumatic spinal cord injury. the medical record of 429 cases with spinal cord injury which admitted in 46 general hospital and National rehabilitation center located in Seoul, including Sam Yook rehabilitation center and Jung Ang hospital in Kyungi do and occurred in 1995 were analyzed. The results were as follows: 1. This incidence frequency was the highest in the 20th years(31.2%), followed by in the 30th years(23.596) and in the 40th years(l8.9%) in descending order. 2. The incidence ratio between male and female was 4: 1. 3. The leading cause of injury was the highest in traffic accidents(49.2%), followed by falls from elevation(25.2%) and falls on the same leve1(8.4%). 4. Traffic accident mainly occured from 20th years to 40th years and falls from elevation in 50th years. 5. The level of spinal cord injury was the highest in cervical cord(54.8%). followed by the thoracic cord(28.9%) and lumbosacral cord(16.3%). Traffic accidents mainly caused in cervical cord injury and thoracic cord injury whereas lumbosacral cord injury was caused from falls from elevation.

The purpose of this study was to identify vital capacity (VC) in relation to the changing position of 19 patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and 20 normal controls. Among the 19 SCI patients, there were 9 quadriplegics and 10 paraplegics. The vital capacity was measured in each subject during sitting, standing, lying, and head down position of 30 degrees. The data were analysed by the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, and Wilcoxon signed rank test. For the SCI, significant difference of VC accoring to the 4 positions between quadriplegics and paraplegics. In the control group, significant difference of VC according to the 4 positions. In 4 positions the VC of men were significantly larger than that of women between two groups. No statistical significant difference was shown in VC by the postural change between quadriplegics and paraplegics.

The objective of this study was to identify pulmonary functional variations in relation to postural changes, lapse after changing position, and the use of abdominal band in the cervical cord injured. The subjects of this study were 19 quadriplegic patients who had been admitted to the department of the Rehabilitation Hospital, College of Medicine, Yousei University, from April, 1997 through May 3, 1997. A spiroanalyzer was used to measure pulmonary function in supine, standing, time after changing position, and recording to the position, application method, and tightness of the abdominal band. The data were analyzed by the repeated measure one-way ANOVA, and Wilcoxon signed rank test. The findings were as follows: 1. All phase of the patients' pulmonary function improved significantly in supine posture in contrast to standing (vital capacity by and expiratory reserve volume by ). 2. The longer the time lapsed from supine posture to standing, the patient's expiratory reserve volume, maximum ventilation volume, vital capacity, and forced expiratory volume increased. 3. When the patient lay in supine position, the maximum ventilation volume, vital capacity, and the forced vital capacity increased then the center line of the abdominal band was placed along iliac crest; on the other hand, when the patient was standing, placing the bottom line of the abdominal band along iliac crest increased the maximum ventilation volume, vital capacity, and forced expiratory volume. 4. In placing the abdominal band in the patients, leaving space between the top and bottom lines of the band helped increased in maximum ventilation volume, vital capacity, and forced vital capacity for patient in supine as well as in standing. 5. When placing the abdominal band to patients in supine posture, reducing the length of the band by 2.5% along the patient's waist line increased the patients' vital capacity, while reducing the length by 10% to patients in standing increased the maximum ventilation volume. The abdominal band should be placed in such a way that the bottom part of the band should be more tightly fastened while leaving enough room for a hand to be placed in between the body and the band for the top part of the hand. It should also be noted that in a supine position, the bottom line of the band should be placed along the iliac crest, while in standing, the center line should be placed along the iliac crest. The length of the band should also be reduced by 2.5% of the waist line in supine position, and in standing, the length should be reduced by 10%. It should also be noted that the pulmonary function of the patients should be measured at least 10 minutes after one position change.

The purpose of this case study was to introduce functional electrical stimulation(FES) for paraplegic patients. FES provides the ability to rise from sitting to standing, maintenance of a standing position, and the ability to walk with a reciprocal gait. Six channels of electrical stimulation are sufficient for synthesis of a simple reciprocal gait pattern in these patients. During the double-stance phase, knee extensor muscles of both knees are stimulated, providing sufficient support for the body. Only one knee extensor muscle group is excited during the single-stance phase. The swing phase of the contralateral lower extremity is accomplished by eliciting the synergic flexor muscle response through electrical stimulation of afferent nerves. The transition from the double-stance phase to the swing phase is controlled by two hand switches used by the therapist or built into the handles of the walking frame for using by the patient. A twenty-five years old male was with a T9/T9 spinal cord injury due to a traffic accident and admitted to Yonsei Rehabilitation Hospital for comprehensive treatment. After 30 days of training using the Parastep(R) he was able to stand for 10 minutes. After 43 days, he was able to walk and at discharged he could walk for 100 meters.

When applying FES to patients, proper evaluation must be performed prior to treating patient. Patients with thoracic lesions between are suitable for FES. However, these patients must have excitability of the leg muscles. Thus, excitability testing is an essential part of the screening program(stimulation at 80V gives a response). Before standing or walking is attempted the patients must perform restrengthening exercise, so that the Quadriceps muscle group minimum strength is 40 Nm (corresponding to a manual grade of F+ to G). After that walking and standing can be attempted. The effects of FES are as follows: prevents pressure sores; development and maintenance of muscle properties; prevents disuse atrophy and contractures.

The use of electricity to evoke s skeletal muscle response is FES, which is a form of functional electrical stimulation. In the case of the damaged spinal cord, the technique can supply stimulation to the lower moter neurons and their muscle fiber, which have been disconnected from control of the higher nervous system. Recent advances in electronics, particularly miniaturization, have made possible the design of much improved systems of electrodes and stimulaters for FES. Clinical research has followed two main lines: the use of FES in the upper extremities for producing functional hand rehabilitation in quadriplegics and in the lower extremities for producing standing and gait in paraplegics.

최근 삶의 질이 향상되면서 많은 사람들이 다양한 레저 활동을 즐기고 있다. 하지만 레저 활동 인구가 증가하면서 다양한 사고로 척수손상장애인이 되기도 한다. 이러한 이유로 척수손상장애인의 인구가 증가할 수 밖에 없다. 이러한 현상은 의료복지 측면에서의 수요 확대로 이어질 수 있다. 척수손상 정도에 따라 외출 및 외래진료에 어려움이 있는 척수손상환자들은 방문의료서비스의 이용 증대로 이어질 수 있다. 이러한 이유로 보건복지부에서는 서비스 양적 확충을 위해 지속적 연구가 진행되고 있다. 하지만 서비스 다각화 및 질적 향상 측면에서 체계화가 미흡한 실정이다. 선행연구의 대부분은 이용자를 대상으로 단편적인 만족도 및 욕구조사 중심으로 진행되었다. 이에 본 연구에서는 ICT 방문의료서비스 디자인을 위한 4D프로세스 중 Define 단계로 이해관계자 요구사항을 조사하였다. 조사 대상은 서비스 제공자 4명, 서비스 수요자 14명을 대상으로 진행하였다. 조사 대상자들의 구체적인 문제점 및 요구사항을 도출하기 위해 인터뷰 방법론을 활용하였다. 본 연구의 방법으로는 첫째, 척수손상장애와 ICT 방문의료서비스에 대한 이론적 고찰을 실시하였다. 둘째, 국내, 국외에서 진행된 ICT 방문의료서비스에 대한 사례 연구를 진행하였다. 그 결과 ICT 방문의료서비스 관련 이해관계자를 파악하였고 서비스 현황, 주요 시사점을 도출하였다. 셋째, ICT 방문의료서비스 관계자 4명과 척수손상장애인 14명을 대상으로 심층인터뷰와 포커스 그룹인터뷰를 진행하였다. 그 결과 6가지 주요 시사점을 도출할 수 있었다. 6가지 주요 시사점은 다음과 같다. 첫째, 외래진료와 원격진료 병행으로 인한 업무의 부담이다. 둘째, 간접적 원격 진료에 대한 신뢰성이 낮았다. 셋째, 서비스 내 커뮤니케이션 채널이 없었다. 커뮤니케이션 채널이 없어 주요 정보 공유에 문제가 있었다. 넷째, 생체정보 측정 장비와 ICT 의료시스템과의 데이터 호환성에 문제가 있었다. 기기와 시스템 간 호환이 되지 않아 비효율적인 의료서비스가 제공되고 있었다. 다섯째, 다수 환자에 대한 예방, 의료기록, 일정관리 등을 위한 ICT 모니터링 시스템 구축의 필요성이 나타났다. 여섯째, 다양한 특성의 척수손상장애인을 고려한 서비스 세분화이다. 향후 본 연구를 통해 도출된 6가지 시사점은 ICT 방문의료서비스디자인의 개선방향 설정에 활용될 것이다. 또한 의료서비스를 지원하는 시스템 개선방향에도 활용될 예정이다.