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http://dx.doi.org/10.7231/jon.2019.30.3.287

Application of Complex Korean Medicine Therapy to a Patient with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia from Suspected Alzheimer's Disease: Case Report  

Im, Hyeok Bin (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Hospital)
Jo, Hee Geun (Chung-Yeon Central Institute)
Kim, Jong Hwan (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Chung-Yeon Korean Medicine Hospital)
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Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry / v.30, no.3, 2019 , pp. 287-293 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effectiveness of the complex Korean medicine therapy on a patient with BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) due to suspected Alzheimer's disease. Methods: We experienced an age 73 female who complained of a depressive mood, insomnia, and accompanying symptoms such as abnormal behavior. During treatment, the patient received acupuncture and herbal medicine. The clinical effects were evaluated through KGDS (Korean Form of Geriatric Depression Scale) and subjective statements of the patient. Results: After the complex Korean medicine therapy, the treatments ameliorated overall symptoms that the patient complained about. The patient was more positive and slept better after the treatment. No specificities or adverse effects were reported during treatment. Conclusions: This study suggests the possibility of treating patients with BPSD with complex Korean medicine therapy.
Keywords
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; Depression; Insomnia; Traditional Korean medicine; Ukgan-san (Yigan-san);
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