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The prevalence of obesity with various complications is increasing rapidly in Korea. Although lifestyle modification is fundamental in obesity treatment, more effective treatment tools are required. Many advances in obesity treatment have been reported recently, including lifestyle modifications and pharmacological, endoscopic, and surgical treatments. Drugs with proven long-term efficacy and safety are preferred because management for obesity treatment is a long-term process. Currently, four medications are available for long-term use in Korea: Orlistat, Naltrexone/bupuropion NR, Phentermine/topiramate capsule, and Liraglutide. Recently, semaglutide and tirzepatide have been attracting attention because of their effectiveness and convenience, but they are not yet available in Korea. In addition, there are limitations such as the yo-yo effect when discontinuing the drug, long-term safety, and cost. Patients and medical staff must be aware of the advantages and side effects of each medication to ensure the successful treatment of obesity.

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the factors that affect quality of life (QOL) in patients diagnosed with primary lung cancer. Methods: Data were collected from 129 patients with stages 1 to 3 primary lung cancer who had visited the outpatient oncology-hematology department of a university-affiliated hospital in Gyeonggi Province from January 2024 to March 2024. The data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and hierarchical regression analysis using the SPSS 25.0 program. Results: The mean score of QOL in the participants was 74.62±19.84. A hierarchical regression analysis revealed that symptom experience (β=-0.29, p<.001), depression (β=-0.46, p<.001), social support (β=0.18, p=.003), and marital status (β=0.11, p=.047) significantly affected QOL among patients with primary lung cancer. The regression model explained 64% of the variation in QOL. Conclusion: The results demonstrated that patients would benefit from the development and implementation of nursing interventions that focus on reducing symptoms and depression, as well as improving social support, in order to improve their QOL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors that affect the dietary behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by examining their sociodemographic characteristics, diabetes-related characteristics, and treatment self-regulation. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2019 at the Hypertension and Diabetes Registration Management Center in South Korea. Data were collected from 109 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. Results: Among the investigated variables(nutrition education experience, the number of nutrition education sessions, alcohol consumption, autonomous motivation, externally controlled motivation, and amotivation), the number of nutrition education sessions (β=.19, p=.041), alcohol consumption (yes) (β=-.22, p=.014), and autonomous motivation (β=21, p=.029) influenced patients' dietary behavior. These factors explained approximately 12% of the total variance. Conclusion: To improve the dietary behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes, it is crucial to boost their motivation, implement policies on alcohol consumption, and provide ongoing education on nutrition tailored to their needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]