Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry (동의신경정신과학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.117-125
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- 2002
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- 1226-6396(pISSN)
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- 2234-4942(eISSN)
Clinical study on a case of a patient with memory disorders caused by traffic accident
교통사고로 인한 기억상실장애 환자 1례에 대한 증례 보고
- Lee, Seung-Gi (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University) ;
- Choi, Woo-Jin (Dept. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University)
- Published : 2002.06.30
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical application of oriental medical therapy to a patient with memory disorders and quadriparesis caused by traffic accident. Methods: This study was carried out on a patient who was admitted to the Sangji oriental medical hospital, from January 21st in 2002 to May 2nd in 2002. We used 4 kinds of diagnosis(watching, asking, hearing, and toughing) and treated the patient with herbal medication and acupuncture therapy. Then we estimated the effect of memory disorders through MMSE-K(Mini mental State Examination-Korea) and K-DRS(Korean-Dementia Rating Scale). The numerical effect demonstrated ability of movement through range of motion. Results: Following the treatment the patient's mental state and the ability of movement improved. Conclusions: The present results suggest that oriental medical therapy has the positive effects on a patient with memory disorders and quadriparesis which were caused by traffic accident.