• 셀메드
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.4.1-4.4
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• 2011

Excessive stress is harmful to academic performance in children and may lead to dropping out of school. To meet the demands of a modern life-style which is full of speed, stress and tension, an all-round child health program is crucial. The use of yoga for children has diverse applications in maintaining and developing their physical, mental, intellectual, emotional and spiritual levels. Yoga, through its physical postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama), cleansing techniques (kriya), meditation therapies (dhyana) and relaxation training (yoga nidra) yields a positive effect in the management of stress in children. Yoga practice benefited children by improving their eye-hand coordination, attention span, levels of concentration, competitive performance and relaxation. Visually impaired children showed a significant decrease in their abnormal anxiety levels when they practiced yoga for three weeks, while a program of physical activity had no such effect. Socially disadvantaged children in a remand home showed significant improvements in sleep, appetite and general well being, as well as a decrease in physiological arousal after yoga. In one study, it is found that a 4-week program of asana and meditation lowers the aggressive behavior of children. Meditation helped to reduce problems related to maladaptive behavior, increase emotional and physical health and psychological well-being in children. Finally, the possible role of yoga in improving the mental state and general well-being of children with cancer is being explored.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.18-24
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• 2006

불면증은 다양한 신체적, 정신적 원인에 의해 생기는데, 특히 과잉각성은 불면증에 중요한 영향을 미친다고 알려져 있다. 불면증 환자에서 약물치료에 한계가 있으며 심리적 요인이 불면증의 발생과 경과에 큰 영향을 미친다는 사실이 알려지면서, 여러 가지 비약물치료적 방법이 도입되었다. 바이오피드백을 포함한 비약물치료는 불면증 치료에 효과적이며 치료 효과도 오래 유지되는 것으로 보고되었다. 바이오피드백은 이완요법과 함께 사용 시 불면증 환자의 각성 수준을 낮춰 수면의 시작 및 유지에 도움이 되므로, 각성 수준이 높거나 약물 사용에 제한이 따르는 불면증 환자에게 매우 유용할 수 있다.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.314-323
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• 2001

Purpose : Complementary and alternative therapies(CAT) are defined as those treatments and healthcare practices not taught widely in medical schools, not generally used in hospitals, and not usually reimbursed by health care insurance. Recently, CAT have become increasingly popular with health care consumers and health care professionals. This study investigated nurses' perceptions and experiences with CAT. Method: 124 nurses who were working in university hospitals in Seoul and Inchon were randomly selected as participants for this study. They answered open and closed questionnaires on their Perceptions and experiences with CAT. Results: Most of the subjects recognized the existence of CAT (86.3%), and expected a treatment effect from CAT when it is combined with conventional therapy (84.7%). Nurses accepted CAT positively as complement for conventional therapy and useful modalities of psychological support when its effects have been proven scientifically. Forty nurses (32.3%) had learned CAT including soojichim, aroma therapy, relaxation, meditation, music therapy, massage, and acupressure. Eight nurses (6.5%) used CAT with patients including soojichim, hand massage, relaxation, and music therapy. Conclusion: In spite of the nurses' positive perceptions of CAT, the nurses' professional experiences were quite limited. Nurses need authorized training programs and continuing education opportunities in CAT. This would increase their ability to use CAT. But to improve scientific knowledge more evidence based research is.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2005

There have been many trials of clinical efficacy of multi component and single component treatments for irritable bowel syndrome(IBS). We reviewed effects of non phamacological treatments in the IBS. Though the efficacy of multi-component approaches was unclear, several results suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy was effective in improving gastrointestinal symptoms of IBS. As a single component, cognitive therapy and relaxation with or without biofeedback could improve the symptoms and psychological health of IBS patients. Yoga, meditation, self-help information and hypnotherapy could be applicable to IBS.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.582-593
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of a self-management program on patients with thyroid cancer, particularly during the time of waiting for surgery after cancer diagnosis. Psychological distress, biological responses of immune cell counts, and quality of life were the variables of this study. Methods: One group pre-post test design was used with the nature of a pilot study. Ten newly diagnosed thyroid cancer patients were recruited through physicians' referrals. After drop out of 4 participants, final data were collected from six participants. Small group technique, a one and half hour-session per week for one month (total 4 sessions, 6 hours) was used. Relaxation techniques, meditation training, and strategies to reduce distress were provided by researchers. Standardized questionnaires and an established bio-assay were used for collection of data. Results: Participants showed significant lowering of psychological distress (p<.05) and improvement in global quality of life (p<.05). Biological responses of immune cell counts did not show statistical significance. Conclusion: The self-management program may reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life of patients with thyroid cancer between the time of diagnosis and surgery. The self-management program would be a valuable approach for patients with an unexpected cancer diagnosis to prepare for their disease experience in a community setting.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.9-23
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• 2024

This study investigates the physiological and psychological effects of a nature-based outdoor activity program in an environment reflecting the characteristics of forest and coastal areas on 30 firefighters (average age: 40.4 ± 9.8 years) who are frequently exposed to dangerous situations. Blood pressure, pulse pressure, and heart rate variability were used as physiological measurement indicators, and the Korean versions of PANAS (positive affect and negative affect schedule), WEMWBS (Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale), and PRS (perceived restorativeness scale) were used as psychological measurement indicators. For four days and three nights, the participants experienced programs at Hallyeohaesang Nature Center and the surrounding mountains, seas, and islands, utilizing forest resources such as trekking on forest trails, walking barefoot, taking aromatic footbaths, meditating in forest oxygen domes, and lying on relaxation chairs, and programs utilizing marine resources such as taking a boat to an island, walking on forest trails with seascape views, and sailing on a yacht. Participants' systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure decreased, and participants' positive emotions increased and negative emotions decreased after the program. There was a statistically significant increase in mental well-being and perceived restorative environment. Through this study, it was found that nature-based outdoor activity programs based on forest and marine resources are effective in physiological and psychological stability of firefighters. It is hoped that the results of this study will be applied to other high-risk workers for PTSD, who have high stress levels, by combining forest healing and marine healing, and expanding the scope and diversity of programs in more diverse environments and conditions.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.463-472
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• 2016

이 연구는 생활체육 참여자의 성격 5요인과 참여만족 및 운동지속의사와의 관계를 규명하고자 수행되었다. 연구대상은 여가 생활을 목적으로 하는 생활체육참여자를 대상으로 하였으며, 자료 수집은 편의표본추출법을 사용하였으며 250부의 자료 중 최종분석에는 233부가 사용되었다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS 21.0을 이용하여 빈도분석, 상관관계 분석, 다중회귀분석, 위계적 회귀분석을 사용하여 분석하였다. 이와 같은 과정을 걸쳐 얻은 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 성격 5요인이 참여만족에 미치는 영향은 외향성이 심리적, 휴식적, 사회적, 신체적 만족에 정적인 영향을 미쳤다. 개방성은 휴식적 만족, 친화성은 사회적, 신체적 만족에 정적인 영향을 미쳤으며, 정서불안정성은 환경적 만족에 부적인 영향을 미쳤다. 둘째, 운동지속의사에 영향을 미치는 성격 5요인과 참여만족의 위계적 분석에서는 외향성, 친화성의 순으로 영향을 미쳤으며, 참여만족은 사회적, 휴식적, 신체적 만족 순으로 운동지속의사에 각각 영향을 미쳤다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.235-248
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• 2016

Objectives: The aim of this review was to investigate whether evidence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) was reflected in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for insomnia based on relevant clinical trials. Methods: We conducted a systematic search on domestic and international CPG databases and medical databases. In addition, we conducted manual searches of relevant articles. Three authors independently searched and selected relevant studies; any disagreement was resolved by discussion. We extracted and analyzed the following data: published language, country, development group, participants, interventions, presence or absence of recommendations for CAM, level of evidence, grade of recommendation for CAM, and methods of development. Results: We identified 8,241 records from domestic and international databases, and 22 CPGs were included. Eleven of the 22 CPGs mentioned CAM interventions including herbal medicine, relaxation, acupuncture moxibustion, Tai Chi, meditation, hypnosis, biofeedback, Tuina, and external herbal medicine. However, most of the CPGs indicated 'no recommendation' or 'weak recommendation' for CAM interventions. Only Valeriana dageletiana Nakai and relaxation were considered to have experimental evidence. Valeriana dageletiana Nakai was recommended for improvement of sleep latency, sleep maintenance, total sleeping time, and sleep cycle. Relaxation was recommended as effective intervention for relieving physical and psychological arousal. Conclusions: Despite systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials on CAM for insomnia, most of the CPGs for insomnia did not reflect the evidence obtained. Further CPGs for insomnia should be developed by considering the current advanced studies in the field of CAM.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2021

중년여성은 갱년기와 노화, 과다한 역할로 인해 다양한 심리적·신체적 스트레스로 긴장을 경험하며, 이것이 수면장애로 이어지는 경우가 많다. 그러나 이와 연관된 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 이에 수면장애를 경험하는 중년여성이 건강을 도모할 수 있도록 긴장이완을 돕는 싱잉볼의 효과성에 대한 연구 필요성이 제기된다. 이에 본 연구는 2019년 2월부터 2020년 4월까지 수면장애의 어려움을 호소하는 중년여성 중 피츠버그 수면의 질 평가 측정점수가 5점 이상인 4명을 선정하여 싱잉볼 체험을 40분 실시하고 심층 인터뷰 내용을 토대로 한 Giorgi의 현상학적 연구방법으로 진행하였다. 본 연구의 결과를 토대로 도출한 결론은 다음과 같다. 연구 결과 참여자들의 싱잉볼 체험을 통해 518개의 구성의미와 15개의 의미단위, 7개의 하위요소, 2개의 주제군을 도출해 내었다. 첫째, 싱잉볼 경험 시 신체적 경험으로는 통증과 이완 경험, 심리적 경험으로는 마음이완과 긍정심리 경험, 심상적 경험으로는 이미지와 색깔 경험을 하였다. 둘째, 싱잉볼 경험 이후 연구 참여자들이 느낀 신체적 변화는 신체이완, 신체증상, 신체활력 증가였으며 심리적 변화는 불안감소, 유쾌함과 긍정심리 증가였다. 행동적 변화는 행동 느긋해짐, 활동량의 증가였고 수면변화로 인한 수면개선의 효과가 두드러지게 나타났다. 본 연구에서 싱잉볼은 수면장애를 경험하는 중년여성의 긴장이완에 심리적·신체적으로 긍정적인 효과가 있음을 확인하였고, 스트레스와 긴장으로 인한 수면장애로 고통 받는 중년여성들과 현대인들에게 유용한 도구인 싱잉볼을 활용하여 양질의 삶을 살아가도록 돕는데 그 의의를 둔다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제112권4호
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• pp.544-553
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• 2023

활엽수림은 여름철에 착엽을 통해 일사를 차단하여 열 스트레스를 완화하는 역할을 하는 것으로 알려져 있지만, 이와 관련된 데이터의 축적은 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구는 여름철 활엽수림에서의 휴식이 온열환경 쾌적성 및 인체의 생리・심리적 반응에 미치는 영향을 분석하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 연구대상자는 남녀 대학생 32명(21.5±2.1세)으로 하였다. 연구대상자는 두 명이 한 조를 이루어 각각 실험지(수관울폐도: 76.6%)와 대조실험지(25.9%)로 이동하였고, 일련의 실험과정을 이후 장소를 교대하여 같은 실험을 진행하였다. 실험과정은 다음과 같다. 연구대상자는 의자에 앉아 휴식한 후, 눈을 감고 5분 동안 안정을 취하였다. 이때의 온열환경 쾌적성을 평가하고 심박변이도, 심박수, 이마체온을 연속적으로 측정하였다. 이후 혈압 및 맥박수를 측정하였으며, 주관평가를 진행하였다. 그 결과, 실험지는 통계적으로 유의미한 예상평균한서감지수 및 예상불만족률의 감소, 부교감신경활동의 증가, 심박수・이마체온・이완기혈압・맥박수의 감소가 나타났으며, 주관적 온열감 및 쾌적감이 개선되었다. 결론적으로, 수관울폐도가 높은 활엽수림은 여름철 온열 스트레스를 감소시키며, 인체를 생리・심리적으로 안정시킨다는 것을 확인하였다.