The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A Study on the Application of Standard Korean Medicine Clinical Pathway for Dysmenorrhea

월경통 한의표준임상경로 적용 가능성 및 유효성 평가 연구 프로토콜

  • Choi, Su-Ji (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Il (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University) ;
  • Noh, Eun-Ji (Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Guk University)
  • 최수지 (동국대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 김동일 (동국대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실) ;
  • 노은지 (동국대학교 한의과대학 부인과교실)
  • Received : 2022.01.14
  • Accepted : 2022.02.25
  • Published : 2022.02.25
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study protocol is firstly to investigate the status of Korean medical treatment of dysmenorrhea, and secondly to investigate effectiveness of the Clinical Pathway (CP) of dysmenorrhea and review the applicability. Methods: This is a multi-center observational study. The data will be prospectively collected from 14 Korean medicine clinics. 45 patients for each of the CP-applied and non-applied groups will be recruited to compare the degree of improvement in menstrual pain. All the diagnosis records, treatment methods, treatment results, adverse events, and medical expenses of patients with dysmenorrhea will be collected. We will investigate the proportion of patients who could be applied with CP, and the actual number of CP applications, and CP completion rate to evaluate the applicability. Additionally, the satisfaction survey will be used to collect feedback from medical staff members and patients. Results: The results of this study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. Conclusions: This study is expected to provide valuable data for application of standard Korean medicine clinical pathway for dysmenorrhea.

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본 연구는 한국한의약진흥원 한의표준임상진료지침 개발사업단(HI16C0275)의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구 결과입니다.

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