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Rheumatology
Developing the Korean Educational Needs Assessment Tool (Korean ENAT) in rheumatoid arthritis: cross-cultural validation using Rasch analysis
Yoon-Kyoung Sung, Hyoungyoung Kim, Sung Joo Cha, Sae-Hyung Kim, Mwidimi Ndosi, Soo-Kyung Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(4):1014-1022. Published online October 30, 2020
Background/Aims: This study was performed to undertake cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Educational Needs Assessment Tool (ENAT) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for use in Korea.
Methods: The study involved two main phases: cross-cultural adaptation of the ENAT from English into Korean,..
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Severe hypoglycemia as a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Soo-Yeon Choi, Seung-Hyun Ko
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(2):263-270. Published online January 8, 2021
Glucose-lowering medication and lifestyle modification are essential for optimal glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, glucose-lowering agents, particularly insulin and insulin secretagogues, may cause hypoglycemia, which has multiple negative effects on the car..
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Rheumatology
Standardized, musculoskeletal ultrasonographic reference values for healthy Korean adults
Hyun-Sook Kim, Hae-Rim Kim, Bo Young Kim, Yun Sung Kim, Young Ok Jung, Sung Jae Choi, Hyun-Ok Kim, Jiwon Hwang, Sunggun Lee, Hyoun-Ah Kim, So Young Bang, Ji-Young Chai, Sung-Hoon Park, Chong-Hyeon Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(6):1372-1380. Published online May 4, 2018
Background/Aims: To define standard reference values for musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSUS) in Korea.
Methods: A total of 251 healthy adults were recruited for this study. Ultrasonography was performed by experienced rheumatologists who had undergone four appropriate training programs in Korea..
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Gastroenterology
Endoscopy training in Korea
Joon Sung Kim, Byung-Wook Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(2):237-241. Published online February 25, 2019
It is essential to maintain high-quality endoscopy given the increasing number of endoscopic screens performed in Korea. The training of fellows to perform endoscopies is challenging. The rapid development of endoscopic techniques and rising patient complexity increase the training pressures. At the..
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Allergy
Management and educational status of adult anaphylaxis patients at emergency department
Mi-Yeong Kim, Chan Sun Park, Jae-won Jeong
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(5):1008-1015. Published online December 28, 2017
Background/Aims: We evaluated the management and educational status of adult anaphylaxis patients at emergency departments (EDs).
Methods: Anaphylaxis patients who visited ED from 2011 to 2013 were enrolled from three hospitals. We analyzed clinical features, prior history of anaphylaxis, managemen..
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The virtual asthma guideline e-learning program: learning effectiveness and user satisfaction
Sung-Yoon Kang, Sae-Hoon Kim, Yong-Eun Kwon, Tae-Bum Kim, Hye-Kyung Park, Heung-Woo Park, Yoon-Seok Chang, Young-Koo Jee, Hee-Bom Moon, Kyung-Up Min, Sang-Heon Cho
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(3):604-611. Published online July 21, 2017
Background/Aims: Effective educational tools are important for increasing adherence to asthma guidelines and clinical improvement of asthma patients. We developed a computer-based interactive education program for asthma guideline named the Virtual Learning Center for Asthma Management (VLCAM). We e..
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Pulmonology
The effect of an improvement of experience and training in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation management on clinical outcomes
Go-Woon Kim, Younsuck Koh, Chae-Man Lim, Jin Won Huh, Sung Ho Jung, Joon Bum Kim, Sang-Bum Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(1):121-129. Published online March 25, 2016
Background/Aims: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is spreading rapidly, with successful procedures reported in the ECMO for Severe Adult Respiratory failure (CESAR) trial and treatment of the H1N1 pandemic. However, ECMO is associated with a high mortality rate. This study aimed..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Avoiding or coping with severe hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes
Jae-Seung Yun, Seung-Hyun Ko
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(1):6-16. Published online December 30, 2014
Hypoglycemia is a major barrier to achieving the glycemic goal in patients with type 2 diabetes. In particular, severe hypoglycemia, which is defined as an event that requires the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrates, glucagon, or take other corrective actions, is a seri..
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