The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Case Study of an In-Patient with Delirium Treated with Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang-gami

시호가용골모려탕가미로 호전된 입원 환자의 섬망 치험 1례

  • Eun-chai Cho (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Minjun Lee (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jae-hwan Lew (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 조은채 (경희대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이민준 (경희대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 유재환 (경희대학교 한의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2024.04.11
  • Accepted : 2024.05.31
  • Published : 2024.05.30
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Abstract

Objective: In this case study, we describe the use of Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang-gami to treat an in-patient with delirium. Methods: An in-patient with symptoms of delirium was treated with Korean medicine therapies, including the herbal medication Shihogagyonggolmoryo-tang-gami, for 7 days. To evaluate its therapeutic effect, we used the Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC) and Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale (MDAS). Results: After the treatment, Nu-DESC and MDAS scores improved. Of note, instances of the patient calling out improved, in addition to the patient's sleeping pattern. Although all the symptoms of delirium did not disappear completely, Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang-gami had therapeutic effects. Conclusion: These results suggest that Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang-gami may have a beneficial effect on delirium, without using other antipsychotic medications.

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