• Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.63-76
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• 2022

Objective : The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship with employment of the disabled considering the severity and the type of disability. Methods : Data from the 4th data of the 2nd wave Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (PSED) by Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (KEAD) were used. The odds ratio of employment in disability types according to severity of disability was calculated by logistic regression analysis. Results : When the related variables were adjusted, the employment of internal disability type was significantly lower than that of external disability type by 0.413(95% CI:0.271-0.629) times in the group with severe disability. On the other hand, in the group with less severe disability, internal disability was 0.475(95% CI:0.327-0.690) times lower than that of external disability (p=<.001). Conclusions : Employment may vary depending on the type of disability, even if the disability severity level is the same. It is necessary to prepare judgment criteria that can reduce the variation in employment by considering both the type and severity of the disability.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.35 no.1 s.108
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• pp.60-68
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• 2005

The evaluation of malocclusion has to be done quantitatively and qualitatively. This will be lead toward an analysis of malocclusion severity as well as treatment difficulty. The method of proper evaluation of malocclusion severity and treatment difficulty is necessary to assess treatment effect and efficiency for the orthodontists and to establish fundamentals for planning and executing the health-related policies in private and public institutions. The purposes of this study as the first part of the objective and quantitative analysis of malocclusion were 1) to measure treatment difficulty based on the opinions of several orthodontists. and 2) to investigate the relationships between objective malocclusion severity and subjective treatment difficulty 100 pairs of dental casts that had various types and severity of malocclusion were selected from the orthodontic departments of Kyurghee University and Samsung Medical Center The objective malocclusion severity was measured with the PAR (Peer Assessment Rating) index and the subjective treatment difficulty was evaluated by 8 experienced orthodontists. The relationships between objective malocclusion severity and subjective treatment difficulty were statistically evaluated. There were significant relationships between objective malocclusion severity and subjective treatment difficulty especially in the measurements of the upper anterior alignment, the buccal occlusion. the overjet, the overbite and the midline discrepancy en the malocclusion components. The results of this study can provide the background knowledge to develop a new occlusal index. which contains both the malocclusion severity and treatment difficulty for Korean orthodontists.

• 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.02a
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• pp.223-230
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• 2007

Nowaday, for the promotion of producing forest trees, production of excellent timbers, and build-up of public forest area, it is on the increase of the thinning-forest for artificial forest, natural forest, eco-friendly forest, and the forest for development and improvement of forest resources nationwide. Even though the thinning-forest is applied around 180,000ha every year, the quantity of collected/used products is only 18,000ha $(240,000m^3)$ which is 10% of the whole thinning-forest area. Meanwhile, some reports represent that the left products after thinning-forest might increase the severity of forest fire and the waste of resources. Therefore, this study focused on the analysis of correlation between the accumulated products after thinning-forest and forest fire, and providing a preparation plan for the forest fire.

• Journal of muscle and joint health
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.206-221
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to validate translated Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue(MAF) scale. The scale is a 16-item scale that measures four dimensions of fatigue : severity, distress, impact, timing. Fourteen items are numerical rating scales and 2 items have multiple choice responses. Data were collected from the 137 patients with rheumatoid arthritis after content validation. Criterion validity was tested by correlation coefficient with Piper Fatigue Scale, which resulted in 0.7573(p<.0000). Construct validity was tested by item analysis and factor analysis. Corrected item-total correlation coefficients were 0.63-0.88. And factor analysis showed 2 factors : fatigue degree factor and fatigue impact factor. These two factors explained 73.5% of total variance. Reliability of internal consistency was 0.96 in Cronbach's alpha. Further validation study is necessary in each factor in other settings with other subjects.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.47-61
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• 2019

Objective : This study was performed to report two cases diagnosed with the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system (DPIDS) and treated with Jeodang-tang. Methods : Based on DPIDS, we analyzed two cases treated with Jeodang-tang. Results : In the first case, the bipolar depression rating scale (BDRS) score improved from 44 to 13. In the second case, the fatigue severity scale (FSS) score improved from 55 to 24. Conclusions : In Shanghanlun, Jeodang-tang may not only treat pattern/syndrome of blood stasis but also many other diseases.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.80-95
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• 2020

Introduction This study is the first case report to observe a significant improvement of clinical symptoms of both Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis(RAS) and pompholyx treating with modified Palmulgunja-tang for Soeum-type. Case presentation A 37-year-old female patient complained of pain by ulcers on her mouth and tongue, and of itching caused by vesicles on her palms and soles was diagnosed with RAS, pompholyx, and, especially moderate pattern of 'Congestive Hyperpsychotic symptomatology' according to the theory of Sasang Constitutional Medicine(SCM). During inpatient and outpatient treatment, she took modified Palmulgunja-tang, and was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. The effectiveness of these therapies was assessed with subjective Neumeral Rating Scale(NRS) and Dyshidotic Eczema Area and Severity Index(DASI). Conclusion After the treatment according to the theory of SCM, NRS, and DASI score about RAS and pompoholyx was decreased, and the general condition of the patient also has improved.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.37-41
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• 2012

Objectives: This study was aimed to establish the clinical features of the patients suffering from hyperhidrosis, who are willing to visit Oriental clinics. Methods: Forty-six patients with primary hyperhidrosis were enrolled in this study classification, body part of perspiration and its severity, and constitutional differentiation were analyzed. Results: 85.1% of patients were 10 to 39 years old. The body part most complained of hyperhidrosis was the hands and feet at 50%. The portion of Teaeumin, Soumin, and Soyangin was 56.6% 21.1%, and 21.7% respectively. Soumin specifically showed a higher frequency of palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis as 90%. The average score of symptoms was $5.1{\pm}1.7$ by a 10-point self- reporting numeric rating scale (NRS). No statistical difference of NRS score was observed regarding gender, Sasang classification, or hyperhidrosis region. Conclusions: This study provides an overview of hyperhidrosis patients visiting an Oriental clinic, and will be helpful in establishing a strategy for the Korean medicine (KM)-based therapeutic development.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.57-65
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• 2014

Objectives : The aim of this report was to investigate the effects of scalp acupuncture on central post-stroke pain. Methods : We treated a patient with central post-stroke pain from Lt thalamo-geniculate artery territory infarction with scalp acupuncture(MS6 and MS7) and usual treatment of Korean medicine. We evaluated pain severity using numerical rating scale(NRS). The scalp acupuncture was performed once a day for 3 weeks. Results : After 15th treatment of scalp acupuncture, NRS decreased from 8 to 3. Conclusions : This result suggests that scalp acupuncture(MS6 and MS7) is effective in treating central post-stroke pain. We hope that more clinical data and studies are to be done for efficient application.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.701-708
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• 2005

Purpose. This study examined the characteristics of fatigue and the relationship between fatigue and its related factors in Korean patients on hemodialysis. Methods. A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 104 patients on hemodialysis in Seoul, Korea. Finding. Of a total of 104 subjects, eighty-one ($77.9\%$) complained of fatigue. Fatigue severity was measured by the self-rating Visual Analogue Scale-Fatigue (VAS-F) with a mean score of 36.5 (SD = 17.49, range 2 - 81). The mean duration of fatigue was 3.8 hours (SD = 5.3, range 0 - 24). Depression was most significantly correlated with fatigue (beta = .43, p<.00), with interdialytic weight gain (beta = .25, p<.05) being the second most significant correlate. Conclusion. This study shows that nursing interventions for patients who experience fatigue while on hemodialysis should be focused on both psychological problems, such as depression, as well as on physiological problems, such as interdialytic weight gain.

• Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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• v.61 no.3
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• pp.20.1-20.9
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• 2021

This study is to develop a new scoring system for rating Hazard analysis and critical control points prerequisite evaluation items for meat shops to provide a more objective and accurate evaluation of food safety compliance. The importance of each item was measured by looking at the hazard severity level and the rate of non-compliance associated with it. It was found that the new scoring system is more stringent and gives a clearer picture of compliance with the most critical safety standards, and therefore is expected to have a positive effect on the hygiene and safety of livestock products.