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Hee-yeon Han

Yonsei University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Hee-yeon Han's research lab focuses on clinical and public health research with a strong emphasis on pediatric and hospitalist medicine in South Korea. The lab investigates nutritional disorders such as obesity and iron deficiency in adolescents, as well as burnout and psychiatric well-being among hospitalists—key issues affecting healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The research also includes rare but critical pediatric conditions like laryngomalacia due to hemangiomas, highlighting early diagnosis and intervention strategies. Overall, the lab bridges clinical medicine, public health, and healthcare system research to improve patient safety and provider well-being.

pediatric nutritionhospitalist burnoutiron deficiencylaryngomalaciahealthcare provider well-being

Research Overview

Papers
8
Total Citations
6
Papers (5y)
8
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
8total
2006
2019
2024
2025
Citations per year (5y)
6total
2006201920242025

Selected Papers

8
1
Article|2 citations·2006
The iron status and the relationship between iron deficiency and body mass index in middle school girls
Hee Youn Han, Chang Joo Hee, Hae Sun Shim, Young Jin Hong, Byong Kwan Son, Hwan‐Cheol Kim, Soon Ki Kim
Korean Journal of PediatricsOA

Purpose:Obesity and iron deficiency are common nutritional problems. Obese children are known to have iron deficiencies, but one presented opposite opinion in Korea. This study investigated the prevalence of obesity and iron deficiency in Incheon and the relationship between iron deficiency and obesity. Methods:Physical measurement and hematologic examinations were done a 764 healthy female students aged 14 to 15 years in May, 2005. Overweight was defined as a body mass index≥85th percentile. Ir

Nutrition and DieteticsNursing
2
Article|2 citations·2025
Prevalence, risk and protective factors of burnout among Korean hospitalists
Kyungmee Park, Jaewoong Kim, Taeyoung Kyong, Hee Youn Han, Song Yi Song, Se Yoon Park
SJR Q1PLoS ONEOA

BACKGROUND: Burnout among healthcare professionals is a critical factor which affects patient safety, treatment outcomes, and the quality of care. This is especially important for hospitalists who manage inpatient care, yet no studies have been conducted on this issue in Korea. This study aimed to investigate burnout and psychiatric symptoms among hospitalists in Korea, as well as to identify the risk and protective factors associated with these issues. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional o

General Health ProfessionsHealth Professions
3
Article|2 citations·2024
Current Status of Hospitalist Practice and Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in Korea
Song Yi Song, Hee Youn Han, Se Yoon Park, Jaewoong Kim, Kyungmee Park, Taeyoung Kyong
SJR Q1Journal of General Internal MedicineOA

BACKGROUND: Although the roles and responsibilities of hospitalists have grown considerably in recent years, research on the current job status and satisfaction levels of Korean hospitalists is lacking. OBJECTIVE: We investigate the present state of Korean hospitalists and the factors influencing their job satisfaction 6 years after the pilot program's launch. DESIGN: This cross-sectional analysis was based on an online survey conducted from January 30 to February 18, 2023. PARTICIPANTS: Korean

Emergency MedicineMedicine
5
Article|0 citations·2006
A Two-Month-Old Infant with Subglottic Hemangioma
Hee Youn Han, Kyung Il Oh, Kyung Lee, Jeong Hee Kim, Jae Won Kim, Byong Kwan Son, Dae Hyun Lim
Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Disease

성문하 혈관종은 소아에게서 선천적인 천음을 일으키는 원인 중 흔한 원인은 아니지만, 성문하 혈관종으로 인한 기도폐쇄가 심할 경우 응급으로 기관절개를 하거나 기도 삽관을 해야 하는 상황을 초래할 수도 있다. 얼굴에 피하 혈관종을 가진 2개월 환아에서 성문하 혈관종을 조기 진단하여, 스테로이드 단독 치료로 증상의 호전을 보였다. 안면부에 피하 혈관종을 가진 환아에서 천음이 발생하면 성문하 혈관종을 감별하기 위한 진단적 검사가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
7
Article|0 citations·2019
기도 내 이물질의 위장관을 통한 자연 배출 1예
Ki Hong Hong, Hee Youn Han, Jin Sung Jung, You Sun Kang, Kang Hee-Cheol
Aerospace EngineeringEngineering
8
Article|0 citations·2019
A Case Report of Spontaneous Passage of Bronchial Foreign Body through Gastrointestinal Tract
Ki Hong Waun Ki Hong, Hee Youn Han, Jin Sung Jung, You Sun Kang, Hee‐Cheol Kang
Korean Journal of Family Practice
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine

Research Areas

Emergency MedicineGeneral Health ProfessionsNutrition and DieteticsAerospace EngineeringRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingEpidemiology

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