• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.8 no.11
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• pp.251-262
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• 2008

In this study we investigated the effects of physical therapeutic intervention through electromyography, ultrasonographic imaging and changes of the IL-$1{\beta}$, IGF-1 and IGF-2 in skeletal muscle of rats injured experimentally. The twenty Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly divided into the 4 groups: a normal, a control, a low power laser and a neuromuscular electrical stimulation group. Abnormal spontaneous activities had not been shown, both in normal and skeletal muscle injured rats. The maximum diameter of the calf muscle was significantly increased in the low power laser and neuromuscular electrical stimulation groups compared with control group. The level of the serum IL-$1{\beta}$ was more decreased in the low power laser and neuromuscular electrical stimulation groups than that of control group. The activation level of the IGF-1 and the IGF-2 were significantly higher in the control, low power laser and neuromuscular electrical stimulation groups than that of normal group. However, there was no statistically significant difference among the control, low power laser and neuromuscular electrical stimulation groups.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.41-50
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• 2014

The subjects of this study were 30 hemiplegia patients whose disease duration was over 6 months, and they were divided at random into a control group (n=15) receiving traditional rehabilitation therapy and an experimental group (n=15) receiving both traditional rehabilitation therapy and training using IT based EMG biofeedback. The program was applied for a total of 4 weeks. In order to examine the subjects' functional recovery, we measured their upper limb function using FMA and MFT, and activities of daily living using FIM before and after the training. Comparison between experimental groups in the study of upper extremity function improved after training in all tests was higher compared to the control group significantly (p<.05), but activities of daily living were not significantly different in. The results of this study were as follows. we concluded that stroke patients receving intensive IT based EMG biofeedback showed upper extremity functional recovery.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.11 no.10
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• pp.549-556
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• 2013

In this study, we investigated the effects of stretching and movement with mobilization in lunge position on the muscle activity of the lower limb and limited of stability in chronic stroke patients with hemiplegia. Sixteen subjects were randomly selected and classified into the experimental and control groups. The experimental group performed self stretching exercises in the lunge position, and in the control group performed movement with mobilization in the lunge position. The interventions were conducted for 20 min, 5 times a week for 8 weeks. Statistical analyses were performed using repeated ANOVA. The analysis results showed no statistically significant between-group differences with respect to the muscle activity(%MVIC;maximum voluntary isometric contraction) of lower limb and limited of stability(LOS)(p>.05). However, statistically significant within-group differences were observed in the maximum voluntary isometric contraction and limited of stability for both the groups (p<.05). Therefore, self stretching in the lunge position is considered to have positive influences on the muscle strength and balance in stroke patients with hemiplegia.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.516-527
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was to test the effects of the Lasater's debriefing on critical thinking disposition, problem- solving skills and clinical judgement of nursing students. The study design was a nonequivalent control group non synchronized design. The subjects were 60 students for 12 groups. They were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=30) or control group (n=30). Critical thinking and problem-solving skills were measured using a self-administered questionnaire. Clinical judgement was measured by a Lasater's clinical judgement rubric. The Results of the study was : After Lasater's debriefing, the level of students' critical thinking, problem-solving skills and clinical judgment in experimental group were higher than the level of control group. Through this experiment the rubric of Lasater debriefing is an effective tool for clinical judgment, therefore we know that the future of simulation training is needed to use the Lasater's clinical judgement rubric of debriefing in simulation training.

• Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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• v.10 no.5
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• pp.126-133
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• 2020

This study was conducted with a randomized control group pretest-posttest study design to investigate the effects of a combined arts education program combining choral and respiratory training on the respiratory function, stress, and quality of life of university students. Twenty-five university students were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=13) who participated in the combined arts education program and the control group (n=12) who participated in the general arts education program. As a result, there was a significant difference in the lung capacity, respiratory strength, stress and quality of life scale before and after the experiment in the experimental group (p<0.05). In addition, the results of the rest of the tests showed significant differences (p<0.05), except for the result FEV1. Through the results of this study, the combined art education program that combines chorus and breathing training will be beneficial as a program to improve stress reduction, breathing function and quality of life of university students.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.10 no.5
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• pp.268-284
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of horseback riding simulation training(HRST) on gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Twenty-four children with cerebral palsy participated were divided into two groups randomly. Control group and experimental group both received 30 minutes of regular neuro-rehab exercises for three times a week per twelve weeks, but experimental group received additional 15 minutes of the HRST. Gross Motor Function Measure(GMFM) was used to evaluate the changes before and after HRST. Normalized GMFM scores were compared using Mann-Whitney U test, statistical significance was set at a=.05. The results were as followings: First, in each compared before and after the experiment, the control group showed significantly increased GMFM score in dimensions A and B. The experimental group showed significant increasing in all dimensions of GMFM test. Second, the experimental group showed significant differences comparing to control group in dimensions C, D and E of GMFM test. Consequently, HRST should be considered as a therapeutic method for physical therapy for the children with cerebral palsy to improve the functional movements.

• Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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• v.10 no.7
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• pp.160-167
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• 2020

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of modified wall squat exercise after sacro-iliac joint mobilization on balance in normal adults. The total number of subjects was 34, and 17 were randomly placed in the experimental group(EG) and 15 in the control group (CG). The subjects in the EG have conducted the 3 sets of modified wall squat exercise after sacro-iliac joint mobilization per day, 3 times a week for 6 weeks and CG did not conducted the intervention. Comparing the EG's balance pre-test and post-test this study, there was a statistical significance in WDI, CD, AC and AD. In this study, it was confirmed that modified wall squat exercise after sacro-iliac joint mobilization affects balance in normal adults.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.195-207
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• 2004

목적 : 경추통에 대한 침구치료의 효과여부가 현재까지 시행된 무작위 대조군 시험의 검토에서 논란이 되고 있는데, 경추통에 대한 치료 효과의 검증에 최근 들어 경추 전만각도의 변화를 측정하는 것이 점차 많이 사용되고 있는 실정이다. 하지만 아직까지 변형된 형태의 경추 견인 등 몇몇 요소들이 경추전만을 변화시켰다는 보고는 있었으나, 침치료 중 深刺의 방법이 경추의 만곡을 변화시켰다는 보고는 없었다. 방법 : 자침의 방법 중 深刻(五刺法 중 合谷刺 또는 關刺)방법이 경추 전만의 변화를 주는가에 대하여 검증하기 위하여 심자 치료를 시행한 19명의 실험군과 치료를 시행하지 않고 단순히 방사선 촬영만 시행한 21명의 대조군의 단순 방사선 사진을 후향적 연구의 방법으로 비교하였으며, 아울러 심자 자침군에서는 VAS를 측정하여 통증의 정도의 변화를 함께 연구하였다. 결과 : 연구결과 자침을 시행하지 않은 대조군에서는 VAS와 경추 전만의 Cobb각도에서 유의성 있는 변화가 나타나지 않았으나, 심자의 방법으로 자침한 군에서는 치료 전후의 VAS가 유의한 차이를 나타내었고, 경추의 전만 각도에서도 경추 2번과 7번 사이의 Cobb의 각도에서 유의성 있는 변화를 나타내었다(p < 0.05). 결론 : 이러한 연구 결과들은 심자의 자침방법이 경주의 통증을 줄여줄 뿐만 아니라 경추의 구조적 변화를 일으킬 수 있음을 나타내 주는 것이다.

• Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.97-109
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• 2018

Objective : The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of group occupational therapy including education regarding depression, anxiety, and activity participation in people with dementia. Methods : Nineteen people with dementia were randomly assigned to experimental(n=10) and control group(n=9). The participants in experimental group conducted occupational therapy including education, whereas the control group occupational therapy only. Pre- and post- assessments were applied using Korean form of Geriatric Depression Scale(K-GDS), Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAM-A), State Trait Anxiety Inventory(STAI-X-1), and Korean Activity Card Sort (K-ACS). Results : When comparing the differences between pre- and post- of the intervention, the depression and anxiety of occupational therapy group including the educational program decreased statistically(p<.05). Conclusion : This study has shown that occupational therapy including education has significant effects on reducing depression and anxiety in people with dementia. In the future, it will be necessary to develop an intervention program to strengthen the psychological and emotional aspects of people with dementia, and various studies in the field of occupational therapy focusing on care giver education should be conducted.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.21 no.7
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• pp.54-65
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• 2020

This randomized pre-post-controlled experimental study determined the effect on patients' anxiety, stress, systolic blood pressure, heart rate and Bis index when the Healing Beats program is applied after epidural blockage. The subjects were selected from the patients who visited the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain for the treatment of epidural blockage and volunteered through the recruitment announcement. A total of 74 sets of data were collected and analyzed with 25 subjects in the experimental group, 24 in the placebo group, and 25 in the control group. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, x2-tests, F-tests and repeated measures of ANOVA. As a result of the study, the general characteristics and variables of the experimental group, placebo group, and control group were all the same, and anxiety was measured twice before and after the study. There were significant differences between groups (F=27.175, p<.001), and stress (F=4.78, p<.001), heart rate (F=4.22, p<.001) and the Bis index (F=7.96, p<.001) were analyzed by variance according to population and time. There was a significant difference. However, there was no significant difference in systolic blood pressure (F=1.23, p=.298). In conclusion, the Healing Beats program can be used as an effective and effective intervention for sedation in clinical situations or stressful situations.