Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (한방재활의학과학회지)

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Current Status and Strategies of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Face: A Survey of Korean Medicine Doctors

한의사 대상 온라인 설문조사를 통한 안면부 매선침 임상 활용 현황 조사

  • Seung Ho Yu (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Joonwon Seo (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Seyun Kim (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jung-Hyun Lim (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Su-Hwan Ji (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Byung Chan Kim (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Sang-Soo Nam (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong) ;
  • Bonhyuk Goo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong) ;
  • Koh-Woon Kim (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jae-Heung Cho (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Mi-Yeon Song (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Won-Seok Chung (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Hyungsuk Kim (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Woochul Shin (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 유승호 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 서준원 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 김세윤 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 임정현 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 지수환 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 김병찬 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 남상수 (강동경희대학교병원 경희대학교 한의과대학 침구과) ;
  • 구본혁 (강동경희대학교병원 침구과) ;
  • 김고운 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 조재흥 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 송미연 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 정원석 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 김형석 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 신우철 (경희대학교 한방병원 한방재활의학과)
  • Received : 2024.03.18
  • Accepted : 2024.04.05
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Objectives This study aims to report current status and strategies of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) on face through survey of Korean medicine doctors. Methods The survey was conducted online via e-mail to certified Korean medicine doctors. The questionnaire is developed by Korean medicine doctors in Kyung-Hee Korean Medicine Hospital at Gangdong. The survey mainly consisted with multiple-choice questions on the current status, cost, and adverse reactions. Results TEA was predominantly utilized for cosmetic purposes, and the billing cost was commonly determined based on the number of threads used. The reported incidence of adverse reactions during TEA was 69.9%. The most frequent self-resolving adverse reaction was bruising, while the most common adverse reaction requiring medical intervention or resulting in sequelae was the 'dimple phenomenon'. According to the questionnaire, the primary factor associated with adverse reactions was the treatment area. Conclusions This study provided insights into the practical use of TEA on face in Korean medical clinic.

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Acknowledgement

This research is supported by a grant from the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number: HF21C0011).

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