• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of auricular acupressure on insomnia. Methods: Forty-four adults with insomnia for >1 month were recruited and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. In the experimental group, acupressure stickers were attached to the areas of Pineal Gland (TG1), Aggressivity point (LO2), Point Zero (HX1), and Occiput (AT3) for 1 week. Sleep hygiene education materials were provided to the control group, but acupressure was not provided. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS ver. 26 program. Results: As a result of controlling for the severity of insomnia (F=5.40, p=.025) and headache (F=4.60, p=.038), which showed a significant difference in the homogeneity test as covariates, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score in the experimental group decreased compared to that in the control group . Conclusion: The result of this study showed that auricular acupressure was helpful in improving insomnia.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.475-481
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• 2022

Background: This study investigated the association between fair and supportive leadership and symptoms of burnout and insomnia in police employees. Burnout and insomnia can have negative consequences for health, performance, and safety among employees in the police profession, and risk and protective factors should be thoroughly investigated. Methods: Data were collected in a police district in Norway through questionnaires administered in October 2018 and May 2019. The sample consisted of 206 police employees (52% males), with an average age of 42 years and 16 years of experience in the police occupation. Results: The results showed that a high degree of fair and supportive leadership was associated with lower levels of burnout and insomnia six months later. Fair and supportive leadership explained a greater amount of variance in burnout compared to insomnia. This finding indicates that fair and supportive leadership is a more important buffer factor against burnout than it is against insomnia. Stress was positively associated with burnout and insomnia, whereas quantitative job demands had no significant association with the concepts. Conclusion: Fair and supportive leadership can help protect employees from adverse consequences of stress and contribute to improved occupational health, whereas a low degree of support and fair treatment from leaders can both represent a stressor by itself and contribute to poorer coping of stressful events at work. The important role of leadership should be incorporated in measures aimed at preventing and reducing burnout and sleep problems.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.104-110
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• 2019

목 적 : 본 연구의 목적은 불면을 주소로 대학병원 정신건강의학과 외래를 내원한 환자들 중 불면 장애를 단독으로 진단 받은 환자 군과 불면 장애와 함께 우울 장애 또는 불안 장애를 진단 받은 환자 군들의 인구학적 특성 및 State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) 결과 차이를 살펴봄으로써, 그들의 특징들을 조사하는 것이다. 방 법 : 2006년 1월 1일부터 2018년 12월 31일까지 불면을 주소로 대학병원 정신건강의학과 외래를 내원한 환자들 중 DSM-IV-TR의 불면 장애 진단기준을 만족하는 것과 동시에 STAI를 시행했던 환자들의 기록들을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 불면 장애를 진단 받은 환자들은 주로 해당 질환만 진단받은 군, 불안 장애를 같이 진단 받은 군, 우울 장애를 함께 진단 받은 군으로 분류되었는데, 각 군들 간의 인구학적 특성 및 STAI 결과에 대하여 비교 분석하고자 하였다. 결 과 : 해당기간 동안 불면을 주소로 정신건강의학과를 방문하여 불면 장애를 진단받고, STAI를 시행한 환자는 총 329명이고, 그 중 99명은 우울 장애를, 61명은 불안 장애를 동시에 진단받았다. 세 환자 군들 사이에서 나이, 성비와 같은 인구학적 특성의 차이는 없었으며, 공통적으로 50대부터 70대의 환자들의 비율이 불면 장애만 진단받은 환자 군에서는 71.8% 우울장애 또는 불안장애를 함께 진단받은 군들은 각각 77.1%, 73.8%로 높았다. STAI-I의 평균 점수는 불면 장애와 불안장애를 함께 진단받은 군은 51.85 ± 10.16, 우울장애를 함께 진단받은 군은 54.18 ± 10.32로 불면 장애를 단독으로 진단 받은 환자 군의 평균인 44.55 ± 8.89 보다 높았으나, 불안 장애 또는 우울 장애를 함께 진단 받은 군들 사이의 차이는 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 이와 유사하게 STAI-II의 평균점수는 불면 장애와 불안 장애를 함께 진단받은 군은 49.98 ± 8.31, 우울 장애를 함께 진단받은 군은 53.19 ± 10.13으로 불면 장애만을 진단받은 환자들의 평균(42.71 ± 8.84) 보다 높았으나, 두 군들 간의 차이는 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 결 론 : 불면을 주소로 방문한 환자들 중 불면 장애 만을 진단받은 환자 군과 우울 장애 또는 불안 장애를 함께 진단 받은 환자 군들의 인구학적 특성은 유사하지만, STAI-I과 STAI-II 평균은 낮았다. 추후 이를 기반으로 동반질환 등을 포함한 다른 인구학적 특성을 반영하고, 더 많은 수의 불면장애 환자들을 대상으로 STAI-I와 II의 차이를 비교하는 것이 필요할 것 이다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.65-88
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• 2009

Objectives : There has not been the comparison research of medication on the Insomnia as the complementary significance of the Oriental-Western Cooperative Therapeutic Viewpoint so far. The aim of this preliminary research is to study Eastern and Western Medication Model for the Insomnia through the comparison of Oriental Medication based on "Sang Han Lon" and "Dong yui bo gam". Methods : The author researched oriental-western viewpoints and the present treatment condition of Sleep and Sleeping Pills with reference to Korean articles issued since 1975, dissertations, journals registered or candidated on KCI, alternative medicine journals on Pubmed, and books concerning Neuropsychiatry. In the field of Oriental medical study, this study was demonstrated on "The Oriental Medical textbook of neuropsychiatry", "Sang han lon", "Dong yui bo gam" and the present research trend. Results : In Oriental Medicine, Insomnia is treated according to si-jie-bu-shui-zung (思結不睡證) type, rong-xie-bu-zu-zung (榮血不足證) type, yin-her-nae-re-zung (陰虛內熱證) type, xin-dan-her-qie-zung (心膽虛怯證) type, dam-xian-yu-jie-zung (痰涎鬱結證) type, and wei-zhong-bu-he-zung (胃中不和證) type etc. In Western Medicine, Insomnia has been treated by Barbiturate over 60's and BZ over 70's. According to recent treatment on Insomnia, Zolpidem or Zaleplon, which is short-lived and has less side effects, is used much, and tri-cyclic antidepressants are prescribed on a chronic psycho-physiological insomnia. Conclusions : Generally, Insomnia is being treated by controlling whole ways. The oriental medication is less effective for sleep induction. On the contrary, that of western medication is very effective for sleep induction, but there are many possibilities of side effects. If this two mutual therapy is conducted cooperatively, more effective medical care might be expected. Therefore, it is considered that not only the oriental medical study for sleep induction, but the study of Oriental-Western Cooperative Therapy should be preceded to treat Insomnia from now on.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.193-199
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• 2017

연구목적 불면은 자살사고의 위험요인으로 알려져 있으나 아직 어떻게 자살의 위험에 영향을 미치는지 그 기전은 명확하지 않다. 이에 불면 증상이 회복탄력성과 자살사고와 상관이 있는 지를 살펴보고, 회복탄력성이 불면증상과 자살사고의 매개요소가 될 수 있을지 알아보고자 한다. 방 법 432명의 대학생을 대상으로 자기보고식 설문지를 통하여 일반적 특성 및 관련 검사를 수행하였다. 불면증 심각성 척도, 한국판 코너-데이비드슨 회복탄력성척도, 벡 자살사고 척도 및 벡 무망감 척도를 활용하여 불면증상, 자살사고, 회복탄력성, 무망감에 대해 조사하였으며, 각 요소간의 상관분석 및 경로분석을 수행하였다. 결 과 불면증상이 심할수록 회복탄력성이 낮았고, 자살사고가 증가되는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이는 무망감, 연령, 성별, 동거가족, 가정 내 월수입을 통제하여도 유의하였다. 더불어 입면의 어려움과 유지의 어려움을 겪는 불면증상이 자살사고와 연관됨을 확인하였다. 경로분석을 통하여 불면증상이 자살사고에 직접적, 간접적으로 영향을 미침을 확인할 수 있었으며, 회복탄력성도 유의하게 자살사고에 영향을 주는 것으로 평가되었다. 이에 회복탄력성이 불면과 자살사고와의 관계에 유의미한 중재자가 됨을 확인하였다. 결 론 수면상태와 회복탄력성에 대한 평가 및 개입이 자살사고를 낮추어 자살을 예방하는데 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.201-212
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• 1997

Objectives: We attempted to study sleep habits and insomnia-associated factors in Korean rural adult population. Methods : In 1,441 adult subjects of three rural communities selected by cluster sampling, we administered an epidemiologic survey using questionnaire methods from July 14, 1996 to July 28, 1996. Results : 1) Mean sleep latency and mean time to sleep again after awakening during nocturnal sleep were longer in females than in males. Females suffered more frequently from insomnia symptom, awakening during nocturnal sleep. morning headache, dysphoric mood in the morning, and the feeling of 'not refreshed' on waking-up than males. 2) The older age group (defined as those older than 65 years) was found to have earlier bed-time, longer sleep latency, more frequent nocturia, longer time to sleep again after awakening during nocturnal sleep, and more frequent insomnia symptom. 3) The presence of insomnia symptom more than once a week was significantly associated with suffering from physical illness, being divorced-separated-widowed, frequently feeling depressed, nocturia, or low education level. 4) In multiple logistic regression analysis, old age, being female, low education level, frequently feeling depressed, and nocturia were independently associated with the presence of insomnia symptom more than once a week. Conclusion : We conclude that, in a Korean rural adult population, insomnia symptom increases with age and females usually suffer more from insomnia symptom than males. In addition, low education level, feeling depressed mood frequently, and nocturia are found to be significantly associated independently with the presence of insomnia symptom more than once a week.

• Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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• 제35권
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• pp.30.1-30.13
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• 2023

Background: Dysmenorrhea and menstrual cycle changes occur in women working shifts. Circadian rhythm disruption and sleep disturbances associated with shift work leads to health problems. We identified chronotypes and the occurrence of insomnia among newly employed university hospital nurses and investigated the association of these factors with menstrual problems. Methods: We conducted pre-placement health examinations for shift workers using self-reported questionnaires between 2018 and 2020. A total of 463 nurses were included in the study. Sociodemographic data, shift work experience, and information on insomnia were collected from health examination data. In addition, details regarding chronotype, dysmenorrhea, irregular and abnormal menstrual cycles, amenorrhea, and contraceptive use were obtained from the questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to study the association between chronotype, insomnia, and menstrual problems after controlling for age, body mass index, contraceptive use, amenorrhea, and prior shift work. Results: The prevalence rates of dysmenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles, and longer menstrual cycles were 23.8%, 14.9%, and 4.1%, respectively. The risk of dysmenorrhea increased in the evening-type (odds ratio [OR]: 3.209; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.685-6.113) and those with insomnia (OR: 1.871; 95% CI: 1.074-3.261). Additionally, the risk of an irregular menstrual cycle (OR: 2.698; 95% CI: 1.167-6.237) increased in the evening-type, and the risk of a longer menstrual cycle (OR: 4.008; 95% CI: 1.354-11.864) increased in individuals with insomnia. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that dysmenorrhea is promoted in the evening-type and insomnia individuals. There may be an increased risk of irregular menstrual cycles among evening-type nurses and an increased risk of longer menstrual cycles among those with insomnia. Therefore, factors such as evening-type and insomnia should be considered for the prevention of menstrual problems in women performing shift work.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.38-49
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• 2003

Objective: This study is aimed to compare the change of clinical comfort and improvement after auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7) on insomnia in stroke patients. Methods : Clinical study was carried out on 40 stroke patients who was traeted insomnia by auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7) at Kwang-Dong Oriental Medical Hospital. Results: 1. Total sleeping time was increased in auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7). 2. Average delaying time before sleep and Average Awake Times was decreased in auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7). 3. Quality of sleep was improved in auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7). 4. Insomnia Score was increased in auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7). Conclusions : According to the results, both auricular acupuncture theraphy and auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7) were effective on insomnia in stroke patient. but, auricular acupuncture theraphy was more effective than auricular acupuncture theraphy with common acupuncture theraphy(Shinmun HT7) in total sleeping time and insomnia score.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.204-211
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• 2017

Objectives In this study, we identified the symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, and depressed mood in newly diagnosed women breast and thyroid cancer patients. Methods The subjects of this study were 1794 women patients who visited the Ewha Womans University Cancer Center for Women. They included 1119 newly diagnosed primary breast cancer patients and 675 newly diagnosed primary thyroid cancer patients. The patients completed the National Cancer Center Psychological Symptom Inventory (NCC-PSI) during their first follow-up visit after surgery, before starting chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The NCC-PSI is composed of the modified distress thermometer (MDT) and the modified impact thermometer (MIT) for insomnia, anxiety, and depressed mood. Results Anxiety severity was found to be greater in breast cancer patients than in thyroid cancer patients. Significant levels of anxiety, depressed mood and insomnia were present in 28, 24.5, and 20.7% in all the subjects, respectively. Moreover, anxiety symptoms, depressed mood and insomnia interfered with the daily lives of 20, 18.4, and 14.2% of all the subjects, respectively. Dealing with anxiety (18.8%) was found to need the most help, followed by dealing with insomnia (8.9%) and depressed mood (8.7%). Conclusions A significant level of distress was found in about 40% of the total subjects. Nearly 30% of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients reported significant anxiety symptoms and interferences with daily living caused by anxiety, which most commonly needed special care. Early assessment and management of psychological distress, especially anxiety, in breast and thyroid cancer treatment are very important to establish integrated cancer care.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.135-146
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• 2001

Insomnia is one of the most common symtoms of Neuropsychiatry patients. These are many approaches to treat insomnia, but it is difficult to be resolved completely. Acupuncture and Auricular acupuncture have been used for relief insomnia. But it is not sufficient to compare the effect of Acupuncture treatment and Auricular acupuncture treatment. Thus we investigate the effect of Acupuncture treatment group and Auricular acupuncture treatment group. A clinical analysis was carried out for 40 patients who was treated insomnia with Acupuncture(20 patients) and Auricular acupuncture(20 patients) in Seoul Dong-Seo Oriental Hospital. 1. Total duration of sleeping time showed $1.55{\pm}1.1574$ hours increased in Acupuncture group and $0.925{\pm}1.184$ hours increased in Aricular acupuncture group. especially Acupuncture were much more effective method than Aricular acupuncture. P-value was 0.033 (P <0.05) 2. Delaying time before the onset of sleep showed $0.7375{\pm}0.8940$ hours decreased in Acupuncture group and $0.7969{\pm}1.3298$ hours decreased in Auricular acupuncture group. (P <0.05) 3. The wake times showed $0.9167{\pm}1.7299$ times decreased in Acupuncture group and $1.2308{\pm}1.1658$ times decreased in Auricular acupuncture group in sleep maintenance insomnia. (P <0.05) 4. Change in quality of sleep showed Excellent 30%, Good 50%, Fair 15%, Poor 5% in Acupuncture group and Excellent 20%, Good 45%, Fair 30%, Poor 5% in Aruricular acupuncture group.