• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.97-109
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• 2010

Objective : To examine whether any correlation between tendency towards depression and tenderness at special acupuncture points exists, thus to explore the potential diagnostic property of acupuncture points. Methods : A total 31 subjects were included in this study. They filled out questionnaires about their mental [Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Stress Response Inventory (SRI), Profile of Mood States (POMS)] and physical (fatigue due to overexertion, and food accumulation) symptoms. Identical weight around Alarm points (CV17, CV12, ST25, CV5, CV4, and LR13) and transport points (BL14, BL20, BL21, BL22, BL25, and BL27) was given using an algometer and the subjects rated their pain on an 11-point numerical rating scale. Heart rate variability (HRV) was also measured. Results : The subjects were divided into two groups, normal and depressive tendency groups with a cut-off point of nine on BDI. The depressive tendency group reported significantly higher values in SRI, POMS, and questionnaire for fatigue due to overexertion. In the pressure pain measurement, depressive tendency group had more pressure pain at CV12, left side of BL20, BL14, BL22 and both sides of BL21, BL25, BL27, significantly (each p<0.05). The data of HRV did not show significant differences between groups. Conclusions : People with a tendency towards depression may be prone to stress, negative mood, and fatigue due to overexertion. In addition, they may be more likely to develop tenderness at alarm points and transport points compared with healthy people. Further research is needed to confirm this finding.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2002

본 연구는 정상인을 대상으로 바이오피드백 시스템으로 측정된 정신생리적 반응의 특징을 파악하는 것을 목적으로 시행되었다. 연구 결과 20대에서 피부전도반응이 다른 연령대에 비해 유의하게 높았으며, 여성에서 전두부 근전도가 남성에 비해 유의하게 높았다. 한편 정상인에서 바이오피드백 측정치와 자가 평가한 기분 변수와는 관련이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 향후 바이오피드백 시스템 기기를 이용하여 평가를 할 때 성별, 연령별 특징을 고려해야 함을 시사한다. 본 연구에서 제시된 정신생리변수에 관한 중요한 특징들은 향후 동종의 바이오피드백 시스템을 이용한 연구결과를 비교하는 데 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.133-147
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• 2009

Objectives : This study has the object to evaluate the effect of meditation at the clinical field and to classify the profer meditation by the emotional states of patients. Methods : Thirty volunteers have been recruited using local advertisement. They devided into two groups(patient group, normal group). Emotional states and stressors (STAI, STAXI, BDI, SCL-90-R, Stress Response inventory, Life event stress) have been evaluated. After that test HRV(Heart Rate Variability) has been tested and subjects took a 5-minute rest. After that, one of meditation has been chosed and has been demonstrated for 10 minutes by practiced trainer(Autogenic Training, Fruit Imaginary Meditation, Random assignment). After 5 minutes resting time, HRV has been measured again with meditation that had been administered. Results : 1. The higher the scale of emotional index, the more sensitively react has been occured according to the meditation. 2. The rate of HRV index that means stable state is higher in Fruit Imaginary Meditation group who thought to be administered meditation well. 3. The Fruit Imaginary Meditation is more effective immediately than Autogenic Training assessed by HRV scale and VAS scale of well-administered meditation especially in patients group. 4. Subjects of Highly suffered emotional problem have more effect in Fruit Imaginary Meditation Group compared to Autogenic Training Group. Conclusions : Suitable beginner meditation course considered patient's emotional problem needs to be programmed.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2020

Purpose: Temporomadibular disorders (TMDs) can result in chronic pain, which is often associated with psychological and sleep disturbance. Increased levels of psychological and sleep impairments are often related with poor treatment outcomes. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate clinical features, psychological profiles and the prevalence of clinical insomnia in TMD patients with chronic pain and to suggest an effective treatment approach. Methods: A total of 200 TMD patients who had visited the Pusan National University Hospital dental clinic for treatment of their pain were recruited from June 2018 through December 2019. TMD patients were classified into an acute (n=100) and chronic (n=100) group and compared the clinical symptoms. The primary diagnosis of TMD were categorized as TMD with joint pain group (TMD_J), TMD with muscle pain group (TMD_M) and TMD with joint-muscle mixed pain group (TMD_JM). Self- report measures of sleep quality and psychological profiles were evaluated via the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and the Korean Stress Response Inventory (SRI). Independent t-tests, Mann-Whitney U-tests, and chisquared test were used for the statistical analysis. Results: Chronic TMD patients showed higher pain intensity, as well as higher prevalence of related symptoms (headache, musculoskeletal pain) and myogenous pain. They also had significantly higher scores in all SRI parameters and a higher percentage of clinical insomnia than acute TMD patients. Conclusions: Based on the above results, psychological profiles and sleep quality assessments are necessary to provide essential data that will allow for improved treatment of chronic TMD patients.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.151-163
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• 2011

Objectives : Our aim is to evaluate feasibility for massive clinical research and to make basic analysis of efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue. Methods : This study is a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. It was developed through literature searches and discussions among researchers. Results : Forty participants allocated to acupuncture group and wait-list group. Participants allocated to acupuncture group will be treated three times per week for a total of 12 sessions over four weeks. Eight points (GV20; bilatral GB20, BL11, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23) have been selected for the acupuncture group. Participants in the wait-list group will not receive acupuncture treatment during study period and follow-up will be made in the 5th and 9th weeks after random allocation. Then the same acupuncture treatment as that performed to the acupuncture group will be made to the wait-list group. Fatigue Severity Scale, a short form of Stress Response Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Insomnia Severity Index will be used as outcome variables to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture. Safety will be assessed at every visit. Conclusions : The trial based on this study will be performed. The results of the trial will provide basis for the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.109-118
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue. Methods : A randomized, controlled pilot trial was conducted. Twenty-four participants were randomized into one of the two groups: an acupuncture group(n=12) and wait-list group(n=12). The treatment group received 12 sessions of acupuncture over 4 weeks. Eight points($GV_{20}$; bilateral GB20, $BL_{11}$, $BL_{13}$, $BL_{15}$, $BL_{18}$, $BL_{20}$, and $BL_{23}$) were selected for needling. The control group did not receive acupuncture treatment during study period and follow-up were done in the $5^{th}$ and $9^{th}$ weeks after randomization in both groups. The primary outcome was fatigue severity scale(FSS) and the secondary outcomes included a short form of stress response inventory(SRI-short form), beck depression inventory(BDI), and insomnia severity index(ISI). Safety was assessed at every visit. Results : There were statistically significant differences in the between group values of FSS at $5^{th}$ weeks after randomization(p=0.0002), SRI-short form, BDI, and ISI at $5^{th}$, $9^{th}$ weeks after randomization(p<0.01). There were no adverse events. Conclusions : The results suggest that acupuncture is associated with benefits on the short-term outcomes in chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2010

Objectives The clinical trial was designed to investigate the safety and effects of Bofu-tsusho-san extracts on the change of the weight, body compositions, serum in obese patients. Methods This study was a 4-weeks, double blind, comparative clinical trial. Eligible subjects had a body mass index(BMI) greater than $25\;kg/m^2$ and waist circumference(WC) longer than 85 cm in woman or 90 cm in man. Among 38 subjects, 36 subjects were randomized either to Bofu-tsusho-san or placebo. After 4 weeks of treatment, we measured anthropometric factors(weight, height, WC, BMI etc.), abdominal fat area by CT scanning, serum lipid(total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol), blood level of variety(glucose, adiponectine, leptin, C-reactive protein(CRP) etc.), blood pressure(BP). Adverse events also evaluated. Results BMI, BP, TG, CRP were reduced and weight, WC, score of KOQOL(Korean version of obesity-related QOL scale), SRI(Stress response inventory) were significant changed in Bofu-tsusho-san. But there were no considerable difference between Bofu-tsusho-san and placebo. there were no serious adverse events in either group. Conclusion There were limitations in this study that it conducted within a short period of 4 weeks. but its weight and WC loss effect was significant and it had few adverse events.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2016

Objective : This study was performed to confirm the hypothesis that the more one applies positive thinking, the less severe the symptoms of stress and the better the therapeutic responsein panic disorder and major depressive disorders. Methods : The study included 50 subjects with confirmed diagnoses of panic disorder or major depressive disorders. Positive thinking was assessed using Positive thinking scale. Beck Depression Inventory was used as a subjective measure for depression, and to ensure an objective measure for depression and anxiety, the Hamilton Depression and Hamilton Anxiety rating scales were implemented. Results : The positive thinking scale measured at the initial visit had shown a strong negative correlation with objective depression. Although patients with a high level of positive thinking had shown a tendency to respond better to the treatment, as compared with those with a lower level, the differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion : Positive thinking is likely to ameliorate major depressive disorder, panic disorder-induced depression, and anxiety. Nevertheless, it was not possible to confirm the effects of positive thinking on the patients' treatment responses.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.30-37
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• 2004

연구목적: 본 연구는 만성표재성 위염 환자들과 위궤양 환자들을 대상으로 두 환자군 간의 스트레스반응, 분노표현, 감정표현불능증을 비교하기 위해 시행되었다. 방 법: 대상은 소화기내과에 내원한 후 위내시경을 시행하여 만성표재성위염으로 확인된 환자 100명과 위궤양으로 확인된 환자 40명으로 구성되었다. 스트레스반응은 스트레스반응척도 및 Symptom Checklist-90-revised의 불안, 우울, 신체화, 적대감 하위척도에 의해, 분노표현은 분노표현척도에 의해, 감정표현불능증은 Toronto Alexithymia Scale에 의해 각각 평가되었다. 결 과: 만성위염 환자들이 위궤양 환자들보다 스트레스반응척도의 긴장 하위척도 및 신체화 하위척도 점수와 SCL-90-R의 불안 하위척도 점수가 각각 유의하게 더 높았다. 그러나 분노표현 하위척도 및 분노억제 하위척도 점수와 감정표현불능증 전체점수는 2군 간에 각각 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 스트레스반응척도의 신체화 하위척도 점수는 만성위염 환자들에서 여자가 남자보다, 위궤양 환자들에서는 남자가 여자보다 각각 유의하게 더 높았다. 결 론: 이상의 결과들은 만성위염 환자들이 위궤양 환자들에 비해 스트레스반응이 더 현저하고 스트레스에 대한 취약성이 더 높을 가능성을 시사해 준다. 그리고 만성위염 환자들은 여자들에서, 위궤양 환자들은 남자들에서 신체화 경향이 더 높음을 시사한다. 그러나 두 군 간에 분노표현 및 분노억압, 감정표현불능증은 차이를 보이지 않았다.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.201-211
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• 2000

연구목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 스트레스인자지각 척도인 Global Assessment of Recent Stress(GARS) Scale의 한국판의 타당도와 신뢰도를 평가하고자 하는데 있다. 방법 : 이 척도에 대한 요인분석은 스트레스인자 8문항에 대한 maximum-likelihood factor analysis후 사각회전(oblique rotation)을 시행하였다. 이 자료들을 요인분석한 결과 1개의 하위요인만이 추출되었다. 상기 척도의 신뢰도는 정상인 69명에게 2주 간격으로 검사-재검사를 시행, 분석한 결과 두 기간간의 8개 스트레스인자 점수의 상관계수가 .85~.95로 모두 유의한 상관성을 보였다. 한편 내적 일치도는 전체적인 스트레스접수를 제외한 7개 문항의 내적 일치도를 산출한 결과 Cronbach's $\alpha$는 .86으로 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다. 공존타당도는 스트레스반응척도, perceived stress questionnaire(PSQ), symptom checklist-9G-R(SCL-9G-R)의 신체화, 불안, 우울, 적대감척도, 전체지표의 총점과 본 척도의 각 8개 문항의 점수 및 척도 전체접수간의 상관성을 각각 비교한 결과 모두 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났다. 변별타당도는 환자군 242명(불안장애 71명, 우울장애 73명, 신체형장애 47명, 정신신체장애 51명)과 정상군 215명간에 스트레스인자척도 점수를 각각 비교함으로써 이루어졌다. 환자군은 정상군보다 질병 및 상해 영역과 전반적인 스트레스지각점수가 각각 유의하게 더 높았다. 불안장애군이 정상군보다 질병 및 상해 영역의 스트레스지각점수가 유의하게 더 높았고, 우울장애군은 정상군보다 전반적인 스트레스지각점수가 유의하게 더 높았다. 한편 우울장애군은 정신신체장애군보다 대인관계 영역의 스트레스지각점수와 전반적인 스트레스지각점수가 각각 유의하게 더 높았다. 결론 : 이상의 결과들은 전반적인 스트레스평가 척도가 신뢰도 및 타당도가 모두 유의한 수준으로 스트레스에 관련된 분야의 연구에 효과적으로 이용될 수 있는 도구임을 시사해 준다. 또한 우울장애군이 정신신체장애군에 비해 스트레스인자에 대한 지각이 더 높음을 시사해 준다.