The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Study on the Trends of Korean Medicine in Children and Adolescents - Focused on Deer Antler -

소아청소년 환자의 한약 치료 동향 - 녹용을 중심으로 -

  • Kim, Hye Yeon (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Tae Hwan (Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital ) ;
  • Kim, Sang Min (Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital ) ;
  • Lee, Sun Haeng (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jin Yong (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine)
  • 김혜연 (경희대학교 대학원 한방소아과학교실) ;
  • 김태환 (경희대학교한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 김상민 (경희대학교한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 이선행 (경희대학교 대학원 한방소아과학교실) ;
  • 이진용 (한국한의학연구원)
  • Received : 2023.01.26
  • Accepted : 2023.02.22
  • Published : 2023.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to provide a basis for the research on the trend and safety of Korean herbal medicines among children and adolescents. Methods Patients aged <19 years who received outpatient treatment at the Korean pediatrics department of Kyung Hee University Hospital from January 1, 2017 to October 31, 2022 were included. The current state of annual visits and herbal medicine prescriptions was analyzed. A retrospective chart review was conducted by examining the medical records of subjects who received herbal medicines, including deer antler. Adverse drug reactions in patients who received herbal medicine were also investigated. Results A total of 57,457 people visited the Korean pediatrics department, and 51,768 people (90.1%) were prescribed herbal medicine. Among these, 21,826 patients (42.2%) were prescribed with deer antler. A total of 117 adverse drug reactions were reported among the patients who received herbal medicines. Conclusions This study aimed to determine the trends and safety of herbal medicine treatment, particularly deer antlers, in children and adolescents. Well-designed, long-term, multi-institutional follow-up studies are required to expand the field of Korean pediatrics.

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본 연구는 연구개발특구진흥재단의 홍릉강소연구개발특구 지역특성화육성사업 H-(Reverse) Train의 재정 지원을 받아 수행된 연구입니다. (과제고유번호: KIST-INNOPOL-2022-004)

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