| Youngran Yang | 4 Articles |
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) plays a crucial role in helping patients with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. This review aimed to understand the context and scope of CGM-related studies in Korea and identified areas for future research, particularly in nursing science. Methods The search strategy involved examining eight electronic databases for published studies on CGM, with the search period ending in March 2022. Four independent reviewers conducted screening, selection, and narrative review of the studies. Results Descriptive and substantive analyses were performed for 68 studies on CGM, which covered diverse areas, including: (1) evaluating the CGM performance through comparisons with self-monitoring of blood glucose and correlations with existing indices; (2) validating the efficacy of CGM in improving patient outcomes and assessing various interventions; and (3) expanding the use of CGM, such as clinical guidelines and reviews, developing predictive models, and other clinical studies. Conclusion Research on CGM has expanded to include early performance evaluation, efficacy verification, and utilization in various clinical settings. However, there is a lack of nursing-focused studies of CGM. It is recommended to incorporate CGM in nursing research aimed at enhancing self-management for patients with diabetes. Future projects should focus on developing and applying patient-customized CGM user manuals, comparing the effectiveness of CGM among patients with different types of diabetes, exploring qualitative experiences of CGM use, and addressing related issues. Citations Citations to this article as recorded by
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The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of nurses caring for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in infection wards dedicated to COVID-19 through an in-depth exploration of the patient experience and meaning of care. Methods This study is a qualitative study analyzed by conventional content analysis. The study participants were 14 nurses who took direct care of COVID-19 patients in the early stages of the pandemic at a dedicated COVID-19 ward. The data were collected from July 4 to August 30, 2020, using face-to-face interviews. Results The analysis 6 categories: ‘struggling to prepare an infection ward’, ‘fear and anxiety about infection’, ‘the weight of pressure from patient care’, ‘efforts to protect patients’, ‘maturity of professional identity as a nurse’, and ‘a quarantine community that we create together’. Conclusion These study findings promote a broader understanding of nursing barriers, to patient care during an initial outbreak of a novel infectious disease, based on nurses' experiences with COVID-19 patients, and consequently, improve the quality of care received by such patients. Finally, nursing leaders, health policymakers, and governments should utilize these findings to inform practical strategies for nursing practice in current or future pandemics. Citations Citations to this article as recorded by
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This meta-analysis was conducted to analyze the effect of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) on the risk of Parkinson Disease (PD). Methods Original prospective observational studies were searched through PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ProQuest, Web of Science, Science Direct, Koreanstudies Information Service System (KISS), and DBpia published up to March 2020. The Relative Risks (RRs) were calculated using the random-effects model. Results An integrated analysis of ten large population-based cohort studies, involving 10,730,117 participants, showed that patients with DM had a 30% higher risk of PD than those without DM (pooled RR=1.30, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]=1.14~1.48). Subgroup analyses based on the characteristics of the studies were conducted, and the association between DM and PD was significant in studies conducted in Asia (RR=1.30, 95% CI=1.01~1.69) and Europe (RR=1.45, 95% CI=1.09~1.94), and for patients with DM durations less than ten years (RR=1.31, 95% CI=1.27~1.37) and stroke (RR=1.16, 95% CI=1.03~1.31). Each study included in the analysis had methodologically good quality and showed no evidence of publication bias. Conclusion DM resulted in a significantly increased risk of PD; therefore, prevention and early detection of PD in patients with DM should be encouraged. Citations Citations to this article as recorded by
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The purpose of this study is to investigate factors influencing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among male patients with osteoporosis over 50 years of age. Methods This study used a cross-sectional design with secondary data. The data of male patients with osteoporosis over 50 years of age (n=1,307) from the Community Health Survey (2016) were selected for analysis. Complex sampling design multiple regression analysis was conducted for influential factors on HRQoL, measured by the Euro Quality of Life-5D (EQ-5D). Results The mean HRQoL score of male patients with osteoporosis over 50 years of age was 0.74. Factors that influenced HRQoL included age, spouse, job, household income, body mass index, stress, depression, self-reported health status, hours of sleep per day, health examination experience, comorbidity (stroke, osteoarthritis), and osteoporosis fracture (hip bone, spine), which together explained 42% of the HRQoL. Conclusion To improve the HRQoL among male patients with osteoporosis over 50 years of age, comprehensive management is required from the stage of diagnosis. Developing and applying long-term programs including multidimensional approaches and early screenings of osteoporosis and prevention education for men are also needed.
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