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The Professional Quality of Life among Front-line Social Work Related Professionals: Compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Korean Journal of Care Management vol.15, pp. 77-101 (2015)…
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The Effect of Digital Utilization on Life Satisfaction of the Elderly: Focusing on the Moderated Mediating Effect of Depression and Social Participation
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Korean Journal of Gerontological Social Welfare vol. 78(1), pp.41-65…
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An Exploratory Study on Improving Discovery of Older Adults in Welfare Blind Spots: Enhancing Results of the Social Security Information System
This paper below is a translation of a paper originally published in Korean. The translated content may differ from the actual content of the paper or the author’s intent. Therefore, if you wish to cite this paper, please refer to the original text of the publication. Korean Journal of Gerontological Social Welfare vol. 76(3), pp.65-90…
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The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) market
CGMs are wearable devices that continuously monitor glucose levels in people with diabetes. They are often used by people with type 1 diabetes who require insulin therapy, but they are also increasingly being used by people with type 2 diabetes. Here are some key trends and factors driving growth in the CGM market: Increasing prevalence…
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The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) market in Korea
Firstly, CGMs are becoming increasingly popular in Korea due to the rising incidence of diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, there were an estimated 5.8 million people with diabetes in Korea in 2021, accounting for approximately 10% of the adult population. As a result, there is a growing need for diabetes management tools, including…
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Clinical trial conduct described in the ICH E6
The International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) provides guidance on the conduct of clinical trials. The guideline outlines key principles and processes that should be followed in order to ensure the safety and well-being of trial participants, and to ensure the validity and reliability of trial data. The following…
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Blinding in clinical trials
Blinding, also known as masking, is a key concept in clinical trials. It refers to the process of concealing information about the interventions assigned to participants in the trial, in order to reduce bias in the assessment of the treatment effect. The aim of blinding is to ensure that the assessment of the outcomes is…
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What is the difference between cohorts and arms in clinical trials?
In a clinical trial, the term “cohort” refers to a subgroup of participants who share common characteristics or have been exposed to similar interventions. For example, in a clinical trial comparing the efficacy of two different drugs, one cohort of participants may receive drug A while another cohort receives drug B. The term “arm” is…
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In clinical trials what is adequate power and how can we assume it?
In a clinical trial, adequate power refers to the probability that a trial will be able to detect a significant difference between the treatment and control groups if such a difference exists. The power of a trial is determined by several factors, including the sample size, the magnitude of the treatment effect, the variability of…
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ICH E6
ICH E6 (R2) is a set of guidelines developed by the International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) for the conduct of clinical trials. The guidelines were updated in November 2016 and are commonly referred to as ICH E6 (R2). The guidelines provide recommendations for the design, conduct, and…
