• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제99권1호
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• pp.47-51
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• 2010

본 연구의 목적은 일회성 산림 걷기 운동이 내당능장애(impaired glucose tolerance, IGT)와 인슐린 비의존성 당뇨병(non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM)환자의 혈당치 변화에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 가를 알아보기 위한 것이었다. 연구의 대상자는 노인 여성(n=60)을 IGT 산림 걷기 운동군(n=15; $66.21{\pm}4.16$ yrs), NIDDM 산림 걷기 운동군(n=15; $64.85{\pm}3.23$ yrs), IGT 운동장 걷기 운동군(n=15; $67.44{\pm}1.78$ yrs), NIDDM 운동장 걷기 운동군(n=15; $65.55{\pm}8.21$ yrs)으로 구분하여 운동강도 HRmax 50~60%의 산림 걷기 운동(인터벌+저항성 근육운동)과 운동장 걷기 운동(유산소성 운동) 프로그램을 적용하여 운동 전과 후에 혈당을 측정하여 분석하였다. 그 결과, 첫째 내당능장애군에서 산림 걷기와 운동장 걷기 집단은 운동 후에 모두 유의한 수준에서 혈당치의 감소를 보였고, 둘째 인슐린 비의존성 당뇨병군에서 산림 걷기 집단은 운동 후에 혈당치가 유의하게 감소되었지만 운동장 걷기 집단은 특별한 혈당치의 변화가 없었다. 따라서 본 연구는 유산소 운동으로 지속적으로 운동장을 걷는 운동보다 오르막 내리막 지형을 이용한 인터벌 운동과 저항성 근육운동의 복합 형태인 산림 걷기 운동이 내당능장애와 인슐린 비의존성 당뇨병 환자에 더 효과적인 것으로 제안한다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제102권4호
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• pp.530-536
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• 2013

본 연구는 산림환경이 인체 내 과산화지질 농도 변화에 영향을 줄 수 있는지 확인하고, 산림치유 효과 측정을 위한 생리적 지표로써 과산화지질의 활용가능성을 검토하고자 하였다. 피험자 29명을 대상으로 도시지역인 제주도의 제주시청 앞 인도와 산림지역인 삼나무 숲길에서 심리적 지표인 기분상태척도와 생리적 지표인 과산화지질수준 변화를 걷기 전후에 분석하였다. 도시지역에 비해 산림지역에서 기분상태척도의 총기분장애점수가 유의하게 낮아져 심리적으로 안정되는 효과를 보였다. 또한 과산화지질 수준은 도시지역에서 2.9에서 3.5 수준(5점 수준, 만점)으로 유의하게 높아졌고, 산림지역에서는 2.4에서 1.9 수준으로 낮아지는 경향을 보였는데, 위와 같은 결과는 과산화지질이 단기간 환경노출에 의한 인체에 미치는 영향을 파악하는데 적합한 지표라는 것을 보여준다. 산림과 도시에서 대기환경 및 심리적 안정도가 달라 과산화지질 수준의 변화 경향도 서로 다르게 나타난 것으로 보인다. 향후 연구에서는 장기간의 환경노출이 인체에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위한 생리적 지표로써 과산화지질의 적합성을 분석하고, 새로운 생리적 지표를 지속적으로 발굴하는 것이 필요하다.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.109-118
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• 2019

Physical activities in the forest environment stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system of humans and have positive effects on the autonomic nervous system as well as moods and emotions. However, there are almost no studies on the benefits of exercise in the forest environment for patients with myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 15-minute single session walking by myocardial infarction patients in the forest and urban environment on the physiological and psychological states. The heart rate variability was measured in 10 patients with myocardial infarction to assess physiological state after single session walking for 15 minutes in the forest environment and urban environment. In order to evaluate the psychological state, a profile of mood scale (POMS) and semantic differential (SD) questionnaire were used. The results of this study showed that 15-minute single session walking in the forest environment activated the parasympathetic nervous system of adult myocardial infarction patients more than 15 minutes of single session walking in the urban environment, and also made them feel more positive in terms of the POMS and SD. Therefore, this study suggests that even single session walking in the forest environment can positively influence the physiological and psychological states of adult heart disease patients and may also contribute to health care.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.605-611
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to analyze psychological and physiological effects accordance with viewing and walking in the forest and urban area. In the result of measurement of physiological reactions in nervous system, viewing of the forest had a calming effect on the nervous system by reducing blood pressure and heart rate. The other hand, viewing and walking in the urban area compared to the forest area raised stress by increasing blood pressure and heart rate. In addition, viewing in forest area was effective in stress relief by noticeable reduction of the amylase concentration. In contrast, walking in the urban area was also confirmed an increase of stress by increasing the concentration of the amylase. A viewing and walking in forest area was effective in alleviating depressed on anxiety, anger, fatigue and confusion.

• 동서간호학연구지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.86-95
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• 2017

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of forest walking program on stress and recovery among schizophrenic patients in a closed ward. Methods: A non-equivalent control group pre-posttest design was used. The participants were composed of 36 patients with schizophrenia admitted in two psychiatric hospitals. The experimental group (n = 18) received the forest walking program twice a week with a total of 6 weeks. Results: The study results revealed that the forest walking program was effective on stress(${\chi}^2=34.11$, p<.001), subjective recovery(${\chi}^2=22.40$, p<.001) and clinical recovery(F=28.34, p<.001) of hospitalized patients with schizophrenia. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the forest walking program for schizophrenic patients in the closed ward can be an effective nursing intervention to reduce stress and improve recovery ability. We suggest that mental health nurses may adapt this program to help patients with schizophrenia in a closed ward.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.386-394
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• 2023

This study investigated changes in salivary cortisol, lactic acid, and heart rate along the route during walking exercise in a forest environment for the purpose of reducing stress. Walking exercise in a forest environment was conducted on a Hill Type (Distance: 800m, Average slope 25°, Altitude 112m) and Step Type (Distance: 800m, Average slope 25°, Altitude 114m) routes for 10 female college students in their 20s. The subjects were asked to walk at a speed of 60 bpm. The resulting changes in salivary cortisol, lactate, and average heart rate during exercise were compared and analyzed using Repeated Measurement two-way ANOVA, and the maximum heart rate during exercise and average heart rate at rest were compared and analyzed using paired t-test, and the following results were obtained. First, there was no significant difference in salivary cortisol depending on the type and period of the forest, but it tended to gradually decrease. Second, there was a significant difference in lactic acid depending on the type and period, and it was higher in Step Type. Third, there was a significant difference in the average heart rate during exercise, and it was higher in Step Type. Fourth, there was a significant difference in maximum heart rate during exercise, and it was higher in Step Type. Fifth, there was no significant difference in average heart rate during rest. In summary, walking exercise in a forest environment can be effective for stress reduction for female college students in their 20s, but it appears that forest routes should be selected according to physical strength level, and walking exercise in a forest environment for long periods of time is not recommended. For this purpose, it is suggested that it is appropriate to select the Hill Type route.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2002

Investigated was the ground-walking Coleoptera at the moor and adjacent forest at 800 m and rice paddies at lower level of 50 m in altitude. There were 5 species belonging to 5 genera and 2 families, 4 species belonging to 4 genera and 3 families, and 17 species belonging to 11 genera and 2 families respectively. Diplous depressus (Gebler) was the dominant species at the moor and forest in distinctive numbers, while Pheropsophus javanus (Dejean) was the one at the paddies. Three investigated sites supported independently their ground-walking Coleoptera groups. The moor group seemed to fail in establishing the resident Coleoptera community. The fact may imply to be related a kind of the pioneer species in early dry succession that D. depressus was found in a considerable range between forest and moor. The Coleoptera groups of moor and forest was different from that of paddies in species structure.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.69-79
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• 2012

Objectives This study was performed to research the biological change after walking program in forest according to Sasang constitution. Methods Twenty four applicants are involved in this study. They were classified into three groups(Soyangin, Taeeumin, Soeumin) by QSCC II and divided into two groups(roadway, forest path) by place. And then they participated in walking program on March 31 in 2012. We performed before and after measurements, including active oxygen, biochemical test(BC), and stress hormones. Results Cortisol decreased in the entire group after walking program, which means the effect of relaxation. Glucose reduced in Soyangin group while increased in Taeeumin and Soeumin group after the program. There was no correlation in the test results between Sasang constitution and walking place. Conclusions Walking program has shown most efficacy in relaxation. However a single positive result within this study should be carefully interpreted. In the future, well-designed studies for Sasang constitutional walking program are needed.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.249-256
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• 2024

This study aimed to verify the healing effect through brain and pulse wave analyses before and after a forest walk to the university students. Bio-signals of brain and pulse waves were measured using Omnifit Mindcare. After analyzing four brain wave items such as concentration and four pulse wave items such as heart health, it is identified that the stress level of university students was higher than that of the general public, and the brain stress level was approached to the normal range for 19 people with clear improvement. For pulse waves, a statistically significant decrease in sympathetic nerve activity (%) was confirmed. Although the slight fluctuations within the normal range were caused by short term and individual differences, it showed that the forest walking is partially effect on the relieving stress.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제103권3호
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• pp.503-509
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• 2014

이 연구는 노인들을 대상으로 산림 걷기 운동이 어떻게 기능적 체력과 보행형태에 영향을 미치는지를 규명하고자 하는데 목적이었다. 본 연구를 위하여 37명의 노인들이 참여하였으며 산림 걷기 운동 집단(n=19, $66.34{\pm}4.31$세)과 실내 트레드밀 걷기 운동 집단(n=18, $67.18{\pm}2.78$세)으로 구분되어, 12주간 주에 3회 80분 씩 각각 산림 걷기 운동과 실내 트레드밀 걷기 운동에 참여하였다. 기능적 체력(근력, 지구력, 유연성, 민첩성/평형성, BMI)과 보행형태(보행박자, 보행속도, 보행안정성) 검사는 12 주간 프로그램 전과 후에 측정되었다. 자료 분석을 위하여 평균과 표준편차가 이용되었으며, 독립 t-test와 반복 이원변량분석이 이용되었다. 그 결과, 12주간의 산림 걷기 운동을 실시한 집단이 실내에서 트레드밀 걷기 운동한 집단보다 하지 근력, 허리 유연성, 민첩성/동적 평형성, 그리고 심폐지구력에서 더 크게 향상을 보였다. 그러나 상지 근력, 견관절 유연성, BMI에서는 두집단 모두 똑같은 향상을 보였다. 둘째, 12주간의 산림 걷기 운동을 실시한 집단이 실내에서 트레드밀 걷기 운동한 집단보다 보행박자, 보행속도, 보행안정성에서 더 유의한 향상을 보였다. 따라서 본 연구는 감각-운동신경의 기능적 통합에 기초한 산림 걷기 운동이 노인들의 기능적 체력과 보행형태를 효율적으로 향상시키고, 나아가서 생활을 더 역동적으로 만들며, 낙상을 예방하는 효과적인 운동방법이 될 수 있음을 제안한다.