Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2023
Analysis of Retracted Publications in Medical Literature Due to Ethical Violations.
Retraction is an essential procedure for correcting scientific literature and informing readers about articles containing significant errors or omissions. Ethical violations are one of the significant triggers of the retraction process. The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of retracted articles in the medical literature due to ethical violations. ⋯ Unethical behavior is one of the most significant obstacles to scientific advancement. Obtaining appropriate ethics committee approvals and informed consent forms is crucial in ensuring the ethical conduct of medical research. It is the responsibility of journal editors to ensure that raw data is controlled and peer review processes are conducted effectively. It is essential to educate young researchers on unethical practices and the negative outcomes that may result from them.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2023
Preoperative Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Mortality After Major Cancer Surgery: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Korea.
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were used to evaluate nutritional status and obesity. We aimed to examine whether preoperative BMI or WC was associated with mortality after cancer surgery. ⋯ Preoperative BMI < 18.5 kg/m² and > 35 kg/m² is associated with an elevated risk of 90-day mortality after major cancer surgery. However, preoperative WC was not significantly associated with 90-day mortality after cancer surgery.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2023
Patient Anxiety and Communication Experience in the Emergency Department: A Mobile, Web-Based, Mixed-Methods Study on Patient Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Anxiety and communication difficulties in the emergency department (ED) may increase for various reasons, including isolation due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, little research on anxiety and communication in EDs exists. This study explored the isolation-related anxiety and communication experiences of ED patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ ED patients were not anxious and were generally satisfied with medical providers' communication regardless of their isolation status. However, patients need clinical process information for anxiety reduction and better communication.