Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research (한방비만학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine for obesity Research (한방비만학회)
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Effect of Complex Korean Medicine Treatment on Obese Patient: A Retrospective Study

비만 환자의 한의복합치료 후 비만 개선 효과: 후향적 연구

  • Kim, Byung Jun (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Eun Jung (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Young Jin (Daerim Korean Medical Clinic) ;
  • Ku, Won Hae (Kuwonhae Korean Medical Clinic) ;
  • Lee, Won Gu (Jain Korean Medical Clinic) ;
  • Kim, Ki Byoung (Chamsol Korean Medical Clinic) ;
  • Oh, Min Seok (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 김병준 (대전대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 이은정 (대전대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 김용진 (대림한의원) ;
  • 구원회 (구원회한의원) ;
  • 이원구 (자인한의원) ;
  • 김기병 (참솔한의원) ;
  • 오민석 (대전대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실)
  • Received : 2021.11.29
  • Accepted : 2022.01.17
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of improving obesity after 4 week complex Korean medicine treatment in obese patients by retrospectively analyzing. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on 44 patients who received obesity treatment at 23 Korean medicine clinics in Daejeon city. We analyzed weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, body fat mass, muscle mass, hip and waist circumference, EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), Korean version of obesity-related quality of life scale (KOQOL), and satisfaction surveys at 4 and 8 weeks after treatment. Results: The weight, BMI change after 4 weeks and 8 weeks was decreased significantly. In addition, there were significant differences in fat mass, muscle mass, waist circumference, and hip circumference. Life quality scale EQ-5D and KOQOL showed decreased significantly. In the evaluation of overall satisfaction, safety, help level, recommendation intention, and revisit intention, more than 89% answered positively that they were satisfied. There were no serious side effects. Conclusions: It was significant effect on weight loss and obesity improvement after complex Korean medicine. And quality of life evaluation and satisfaction survey also show positive results.

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