- Efficacy of Disinfection Using Activated Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide System for Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
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Lee KY, Kang JY, Choi UY, Lee JH, Ryu NH, Hyun M, Kim HA, Lee JY
- KMID: 2543140
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2023 Jun;28(1):99-105.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2023.28.1.99
Background: Multidrug-resistant pathogens such as carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are of concern in hospitals worldwide. Hydrogen peroxide sterilizer is one of the ‘no-touch’ disinfection systems. In this study,... -
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- Factors influencing handwashing among community dwelling older adults, using the 2021 Community Health Survey: A secondary analysis study
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Hwang YH, Jun HJ
- KMID: 2543715
- J Korean Gerontol Nurs.
- 2023 May;25(2):197-205.
- doi: 10.17079/jkgn.2303.02001
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify handwashing in older adults living in the community and to identify the factors affecting handwashing. Methods: A total of 73,492 older... -
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- Proper Management for Rigid Gas Permeable Contact and Orthokeratology Lens
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Shim KY, Jun JH
- KMID: 2540666
- Ann Optom Contact Lens.
- 2023 Mar;22(1):7-10.
- doi: 10.52725/aocl.2023.22.1.7
Demand for rigid gas permeable contact lens has increased recently. Many complications including microbial keratitis and corneal neovascularization can be induced by inappropriate management and poor hygiene. Despite of the... -
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- Status of Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces in Hospitals
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Jeong SY, Kim OS, Choi JY, Ga H, Chae HJ, Lee S
- KMID: 2537075
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2022 Dec;27(2):141-152.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2022.27.2.141
Background: This study aimed to identify the current status of environmental surface cleaning and disinfection in hospitals and to utilize the data to develop guidelines for environmental surface management. Methods: The... -
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- Microbiological cleaning and disinfection efficacy of a three-stage ultrasonic processing protocol for CAD-CAM implant abutments
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Gehrke P, Riebe O, Fischer C, Weinhold O, Dhom G, Sader R, Weigl P
- KMID: 2534690
- J Adv Prosthodont.
- 2022 Oct;14(5):273-284.
- doi: 10.4047/jap.2022.14.5.273
PURPOSE. Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) of implant abutments has been shown to result in surface contamination from site-specific milling and fabrication processes. If not removed, these contaminants can have... -
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- Efficacy of a novel channel-cleaning ball brush for endoscope reprocessing: a randomized controlled trial
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Chung KH, Chae JD, Choe W, Lee HY, Oh IH, Son BK
- KMID: 2533307
- Clin Endosc.
- 2022 Sep;55(5):674-682.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2021.210
Background/Aims: Endoscopic channels are difficult to clean and can cause infection transmission. We examined the effectiveness of a newly developed channel-cleaning ball brush (BB), which is sucked into the endoscopic... -
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- Comparison of the Degree of Bacterial Removal by Hand Hygiene Products
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Hwang YS
- KMID: 2527509
- J Dent Hyg Sci.
- 2022 Mar;22(1):51-56.
- doi: 10.17135/jdhs.2022.22.1.51
Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic increased awareness regarding the importance of hand hygiene in infection prevention. Although social distancing and vaccination are the strongest ways to prevent infection, personal... -
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- Contamination Rates in Duodenoscopes Reprocessed Using Enhanced Surveillance and Reprocessing Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Bomman S, Ashat M, Nagra N, Jayaraj M, Chandra S, Kozarek RA, Ross A, Krishnamoorthi R
- KMID: 2525045
- Clin Endosc.
- 2022 Jan;55(1):33-40.
- doi: 10.5946/ce.2021.212
Background/Aims: Multiple outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms have been reported worldwide due to contaminated duodenoscopes. In 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration recommended the following supplemental enhanced surveillance and... -
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- Current Strategy and Perspective View for Preventing Clostridioides Difficile Infection in Acute Care Facilities
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Kim SH, Wi YM
- KMID: 2523604
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2021 Dec;26(2):70-82.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2021.26.2.70
Clostridium difficile is a spore-forming anaerobic gram-positive bacillus. With increasing antibiotic use, changing patient population, and microbiological characteristics of C. difficile, this pathogen has emerged as one of the most... -
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- Evaluation of Environmental Contamination and Disinfection Effects in Patient Rooms with Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Using ATP Measurements and Microbial Cultures
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Kim JE, Jeong JS, Kim MN, Park ES
- KMID: 2523076
- J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.
- 2021 Nov;23(4):339-346.
- doi: 10.7586/jkbns.2021.23.4.339
Purpose: To determine the extent of environmental contamination and the effect of disinfection around patients with carbapenemresistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) measurements and microbial culture tests. Methods: The... -
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- Comparison of the Microbiological Efficacy of Disinfection Using Ultraviolet and Hydrogen Peroxide System for Carbapenemaseproducing Enterobacteriaceae in a Healthcare Setting
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Park SY, Lee JY, Kim EJ, Kwak SH, Hong MJ, Lim YJ, Kim EO, Jung J, Kim SH
- KMID: 2516942
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2021 Jun;26(1):31-38.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2021.26.1.31
Background: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of microbiological disinfection between the ultraviolet-C (UV-C) device and aerosolized hydrogen peroxide (aHP) system in a healthcare setting. Methods: Four rooms were installed... -
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- Opinion on the practice of cremation funeral for patients who died of COVID-19
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Heo YJ
- KMID: 2514978
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2021 Apr;64(4):243-246.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2021.64.4.243
During the early phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, South Korea was among the countries affected by the novel infectious disease soon after China. A year later, South Korea... -
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- Characteristics of Viruses and the Infection Control
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Noh JY
- KMID: 2510135
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2020 Dec;25(2):100-104.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2020.25.2.100
Viruses threaten human health continuously. The increasing number of aged persons and immunocompromised hosts, and activities of international trade and travel are contributing factors to the acceleration of viral transmission.... -
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- Effect of Skin Disinfection according to the Disinfection Frequency in Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
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Park J, Chang SJ
- KMID: 2511626
- J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
- 2020 Nov;27(4):366-374.
- doi: 10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.4.366
Purpose: For this study the effect of skin disinfection according to the disinfection frequency in peripheral intravenous therapy was examined. Methods: One hundred and twenty skin disinfections, three sections on the... -
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- Infection control of dental implant hand drivers using ethanol solution
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Yu SY, Lee JH
- KMID: 2512110
- J Dent Rehabil Appl Sci.
- 2020 Sep;36(3):158-167.
- doi: 10.14368/jdras.2020.36.3.158
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to study the effects of the utilization of ethanol solution in infection control of dental implant hand drivers, a common practice in dental... -
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- The Effectiveness of Routine Environmental Management and Additional Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Environmental Management in Hospital Operating Rooms
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Nam S, Heo Y, Jeong JS
- KMID: 2503759
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2020 Jun;25(1):40-45.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2020.25.1.40
Background: This study evaluated the effects of routine and additional environmental management with pulsed xenon ultraviolet (PXUV) disinfection in hospital operating rooms (ORs). Methods: The study was conducted in 10 ORs... -
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- Detection of Novel Coronavirus on the Surface of Environmental Materials Contaminated by COVID-19 Patients in the Republic of Korea
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Lee SE, Lee DY, Lee WG, Kang B, Jang YS, Ryu B, Lee S, Bahk H, Lee E
- KMID: 2503171
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
- 2020 May;11(3):128-132.
- doi: 10.24171/j.phrp.2020.11.3.03
This study aimed to determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces frequently touched by COVID-19 patients, and assess the scope of contamination and transmissibility in facilities where the outbreaks occurred.... -
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- Cholera epidemic and quarantine of open ports in Joseon in 1886
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PARK H
- KMID: 2501831
- Korean J Med Hist.
- 2020 Apr;29(1):43-80.
- doi: 10.13081/kjmh.2020.29.43
In 1886, cholera was prevalent nationwide in Joseon. This year was not yet the time when the Joseon government officially overhauled quarantine rules to go into effect. Thus, quarantine efforts... -
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- Rules and guidelines for distancing in daily life to control coronavirus disease 2019 in Korea: 3rd version, announced on July 3, 2020
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Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters of the Republic of Korea
- KMID: 2511697
- J Educ Eval Health Prof.
- 2020;17(1):20.
- doi: 10.3352/jeehp.2020.17.20
In Korea, the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported on January 21, 2020, after which the number of infected people began to increase. Intensive control measures stabilized... -
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- The Meanings of Hands among Clinical Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital
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Yoo HJ, Suh EE, Shin YH, Choi JS, Park KH, Kim JY, Kim H, Kang J
- KMID: 2465154
- J Korean Crit Care Nurs.
- 2019 Oct;12(3):50-60.
- doi: 10.0000/jkccn.2019.12.3.50
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the meanings of hands among clinical nurses. METHODS: A descriptive qualitative study design was used. Participants were 1,048 nurses working... -
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