The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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The Analyze the Effect of Home-based Integrative Korean Medicine Program for the Elderly Women with Mobility Impairment in Rural Areas at a Public Health Center

일개 보건지소의 농촌 거동 불편자 고령 여성 노인 대상 한방 방문진료의 효과 분석

  • Chan-Ho Ju (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jin-Moo Lee (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Chang-Hoon Lee (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jun-Bock Jang (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Deok-Sang Hwang (Dept. of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 주찬호 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 이진무 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 장준복 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 황덕상 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과)
  • Received : 2023.10.05
  • Accepted : 2023.11.24
  • Published : 2023.11.24
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Abstract

Objectives: To explore the impacts of home-based integrative Korean medicine program, on pain, quality of life (QOL), and satisfaction among elderly female residents with mobility impairment in rural areas during the period from August 2021 to November 2022. Methods: Five participants with mobility impairment in rural area were selected from Health Department of Public Health Center. We conducted an investigation into the variations in NRS (Numerical Rating Scale) scores, changes in quality of life (QOL), and levels of satisfaction resulting from a combination of acupuncture, counseling, and the provision of medical supplies. Results: Participants reported improvements in Overall pain and Quality of life. Satisfaction levels reported high. Conclusions: Home-based integrative Korean medicine program showed possibility of improvements for the elderly women with mobility impairment in rural areas in terms of pain, quality of life. In pursuit of improved management, it is advisable to contemplate the adoption of a fresh treatment approach.

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