• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권9호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2019

본 연구는 65세 이상 경도인지장애 7명을 대상으로 개별 보드게임프로그램 및 추척관찰을 통하여 인지기능 및 우울 수준에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였고 이를 위해 Mini-Mental State Examination Korean version(MMSE-K), Korean Version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA-K) 및 Korean Gorm of Geriatric Depression Scale(KGDS)를 사용하였다. 연구결과, MMSE-K 중재 전, 후 및 추적평가에서 유의한 차이를 보였고(p<0.05) 세부항목 중 시간, 장소 및 물건 인식력과 집중력에서 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). MoCA-K는 중재 전, 후 및 추적평가에서 차이를 보였는데(p<0.01) 세부항목 중 시공간, 이름 인식력, 주의집중 및 단기기억력에서 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). KGDS을 통한 우울수준의 중재 전, 후 및 추적 비교에서 우울에 차이를 보였다(p<0.01). 따라서 65세 이상의 경도인지장애 고령자의 개별보드게임은 인지기능을 개선에 도움을 줄 수 있고 또한 고령자의 시간과 장소 인식력을 포함된 개선된 보드게임이 개발되고 적용되기 기대한다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.297-304
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• 2021

이 연구는 학령기 아동의 발달지원을 위하여 기존의 미술 치료 및 교육에서 시행되어 온 시각적 사고 중심의 접근에 더하여, 언어 교육 및 치료적 접근을 융합하고자 한 것이다. 이에 언어와 미술의 서로 다른 영역의 융합 가능 영역을 탐색하기 위하여 텍스트 마이닝 기법을 적용하였다. 이에 따라 이 연구는 기초 연구, 예비 DB구축, 텍스트 선별, DB 전 처리 및 확정, 불용어 처리, 텍스트 마이닝 분석 및 융합 가능 역 도출'의 절차에 따라 연구를 진행하였다. 연구 결과, 미술 치료 및 교육과 언어 치료 및 교육 분야에서 나타나는 문헌상의 각 군집을 연계하여 의사소통 및 학습 기능, 문제해결 및 감각 기관, 예술 및 지능, 정보와 의사소통, 가정 및 장애, 주제와 개념화 및 또래, 통합과 재구성 및 태도 등과 관련된 융합역을 도출할 수 있었다. 결론적으로 본 연구를 통하여 향후 미술과 언어의 활동 중심 융합형 프로그램을 설계할 수 있는 프레임워크를 마련하고 아동발달 지원을 위한 총체적 접근을 시도하였다는 점에서 연구의 의의가 있다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.147-162
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• 2021

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effects of glycine powder air-polishing (GPAP) in patients during supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) compared to hand instrumentation and ultrasonic scaling. Methods: The authors searched for randomized clinical trials in 8 electronic databases for relevant studies through November 15, 2019. The eligibility criteria were as follows: population, patients with chronic periodontitis undergoing SPT; intervention and comparison, patients treated by GPAP with a standard/nozzle type jet or mechanical instrumentation; and outcomes, bleeding on probing (BOP), patient discomfort/pain (assessed by a visual analogue scale [VAS]), probing depth (PD), gingival recession (Rec), plaque index (PI), clinical attachment level (CAL), gingival epithelium score, and subgingival bacteria count. After extracting the data and assessing the risk of bias, the authors performed the meta-analysis. Results: In total, 17 studies were included in this study. The difference of means for BOP in patients who received GPAP was lower (difference of means: -8.02%; 95% confidence interval [CI], -12.10% to -3.95%; P<0.00001; I²=10%) than that in patients treated with hand instrumentation. The results of patient discomfort/pain measured by a VAS (difference of means: -1.48, 95% CI, -1.90 to -1.06; P<0.001; I²=83%) indicated that treatment with GPAP might be less painful than ultrasonic scaling. The results of PD, Rec, PI, and CAL showed that GPAP had no advantage over hand instrumentation or ultrasonic scaling. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that GPAP may alleviate gingival inflammation more effectively and be less painful than traditional methods, which makes it a promising alternative for dental clinical use. With regards to PD, Rec, PI, and CAL, there was insufficient evidence to support a difference among GPAP, hand instrumentation, and ultrasonic scaling. Higher-quality studies are still needed to assess the effects of GPAP.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.812-828
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• 2020

Objective: To provide an evidence-based guide for the MRI interpretation of complete tumor response after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for rectal cancer using visual assessment on T2-weighted imaging (T2) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Materials and Methods: PubMed MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched on November 28, 2019 to identify articles on the following issues: 1) sensitivity and specificity of T2 or DWI for diagnosing pathologic complete response (pCR) and the criteria for MRI diagnosis; 2) MRI alone vs. MRI combined with other test(s) in sensitivity and specificity for pCR; and 3) tests to select patients for the watch-and-wait management. Eligible articles were selected according to meticulous criteria and were synthesized. Results: Of 1615 article candidates, 55 eligible articles (for all three issues combined) were identified. Combined T2 and DWI performed better than T2 alone, with a meta-analytic summary sensitivity of 0.62 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.43-0.77; I² = 80.60) and summary specificity of 0.89 (95% CI, 0.80-0.94; I² = 92.61) for diagnosing pCR. The criteria for the complete response on T2 in most studies had the commonality of remarkable tumor decrease to the absence of mass-like or nodular intermediate signal, although somewhat varied, as follows: (near) normalization of the wall; regular, thin, hypointense scar in the luminal side with (near) normal-appearance or homogeneous intermediate signal in the underlying wall; and hypointense thickening of the wall. The criteria on DWI were the absence of a hyperintense signal at high b-value (≥ 800 sec/mm²) in most studies. The specific algorithm to combine T2 and DWI was obscure in half of the studies. MRI combined with endoscopy was the most utilized means to select patients for the watch-and-wait management despite a lack of strong evidence to guide and support a multi-test approach. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis provide an evidence-based practical guide for MRI assessment of complete tumor response after CRT for rectal cancer.

• 한국컴퓨터그래픽스학회논문지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.31-39
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• 2024

본 연구는 산림치유를 위해 가상현실 시스템을 적용하여 멀미를 줄이고, 몰입감을 높이기 위해 다감각 요소를 사용하였다. 가상현실 시스템을 적용하는 데 있어 멀미를 줄이는 수단으로 다감각적 요소를 사용하면서 더욱 몰입감 있는 경험을 제공하려 한다. 이를 위해 바람과 향기를 이용한 촉각과 후각 장치를 개발하여 사용하였다. Unity3D의 HDRP(High Definition Render Pipeline)을 사용하여 프로그램을 개발했고, HMD(Head Mounted Display)시스템과 non-HMD(non-Head Mounted Display)시스템을 구축하여 시각적 움직임으로 멀미를 유발하는지 확인하였다. 향기를 맡을 수 있게 후각 장치와 바람을 맞는 듯한 촉각을 주기 위해 에어서큘레이터(Air circulator)를 배치하였고 이를 통해 후각과 촉각이 가상현실 산림치유 시스템에 대한 만족도에 영향을 끼치는지 확인하기 위해 실험을 설계하였다. 실험결과 촉각 장치는 멀미를 줄이는 것에 유의미한 결과를 얻었으나, 개발된 후각 장치가 피험자에게 멀미를 줄이는 것에 대한 유의미한 결과를 얻지 못하였다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.101-109
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• 2024

Objectives : Cervical myofascial pain syndrome (C-MPS), a key aspect of Visual Display Terminals (VDT) Syndrome, leads to acute and chronic pain due to muscle shortening, potentially causing headaches and movement disorders. This study examines the effectiveness of Pharmacoacupuncture at the intersection of the Splenius Capitis (SC), Levator Scapulae (LS), and Serratus Posterior Superior(SPS) muscles under ultrasound guidance, known as the "SLS triangle" in treating C-MPS. Methods : Three patients (aged 30 to 37) with acute C-MPS presented at two Korean medicine clinics with severe neck pain and restricted cervical rotation. The evaluation of symptoms before treatment, immediately after treatment, and one day after treatment was conducted using the cervical rotation Range of motion (ROM) and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for cervical pain. Treatments included Acupuncture, Cupping therapy, Chuna manipulation, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacopuncture (Jaha-geo extract, 2cc at the SLS triangle). Results : All three patients showed significant improvement post-treatment. Immediately after treatment, Patient 1's NRS improved from 7 to 2, Patient 2's NRS improved from 4 to 1, and Patient 3's NRS improved from 6 to 2. Directly after the procedure, there were no significant adverse reactions except for one patient experiencing temporary dizziness. When the patients were followed up by phone 24 hours later, no adverse reactions were reported. Conclusions : This study demonstrates that ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture can significantly reduce pain and improve cervical rotation in patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome. The findings suggest this non-invasive treatment is both safe and effective, warranting further research through larger-scale clinical trials to validate its efficacy and establish standardized protocols.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.229-237
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• 2007

Objective : this study is designed to evaluate the effects of an oriental medicine therapy, namely gagam-sukhongjeon, on ulcerative colitis Methods : The Clinical data was analyzed on a patient with ulcerative colitis due to hanyeolchakjab(寒熱錯雜), whose symptoms were combined chillness and fever. The patient visited at the internal medicine department of Dong-Shin University Suncheon Oriental Hospital on February 25, 2006, and go into hospital from February 25, 2006 to March 9, 2006. and revisited from March 18, 2006 to April 5, 2006. The patient was treated with Herbal medicine(gagam-sukhongjeon) Result : After treatment, bloody stool and abdominal pain disappeared in visual analogue scale(VAS), pain disability index(PDI) and verbal rating scale(VRS). Conclusions : This study suggests that gagam-Sukhongjeon is significantly effective in treatment of ulcerative colitis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of electro-acupuncture treatment for whiplash injury patients caused by traffic accident. Methods : 58 patients were divided into two groups, experimental group and control group, of 29 patients each. Experimental group was treated with electro-acupuncture treatment and general acupuncture treatment twice per week for four weeks. Control group was treated with general acupuncture treatment twice per week for four weeks. We evaluated the treatment effect of each group with the visual analog scale(VAS) and neck disability index(NDI). Results : 1. In both two groups, VAS and NDI were decreased significantly in statistics as treatment went on. 2. From 1st medical examination day to 4th treated day and From 1st medical examination day to 8th treated day, there were significant reduction of the VAS in experimental group than control group. 3. From 1st medical examination day to 8th treated day, there were not significant reduction of the NDI in experimental group than control group. Conclusions : We suggest that cotreatment of electro-acupuncture treatment could be recommended as a useful therapy in the early stages whiplash injury patients.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.151-159
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study was designed to estimate the effect of Damjeonggyeok acupuncture on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder patient due to a series of traffic accidents by using Symptoms Check List-90-Rivision(SCL-90-R). Methods : This report have been observed among 30 patients who admitted our department for whiplash injury associated disorders during 04-01-2009 to 09-31-2009. The PTSD patients was divided into 2 groups. One group was treated general oriental medical treatment(Group A) and the other group was treated Damjeonggyeok acupuncture with general oriental medical treatment(Group B). SCL-90-R and visual analogue scale(VAS) were checked before and after treatment for evaluating the improvement of whiplash injury associated disorders with PTSD. Results : 1. Both Group A and Group B showed good effect on decreasing of VAS and improving of psychological symptoms after traffic accident. 2. Group B symptoms about SCL-90-R Conclusions : Damjeonggyeok acupuncture with general oriental medical treatment can be recommended as a useful therapy to treat patients who have PTSD. Further study is needed to confirm the effectiveness of Damjeonggyeok acupuncture on whiplash injury associated disorders with PTSD.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.151-160
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• 2020

Background: Blood stasis (BS) is commonly used for pattern identification in traumatic injuries, including traffic accidents (TAs). Various studies have identified the efficacy of Korean medicine treatments for TA patients, but studies focusing on the BS-based herbal medicine (BSHM), including Tongdo-san (TDS), are rare. Methods: This was a single-center, prospective observational study, conducted from August 24^th, 2018 to December 27^th, 2018, which included 40 TA patients. Participants underwent routine Korean medicine treatments including acupuncture, electronic moxibustion, cupping, physical therapy, and herbal medicine. In the herbal medicine treatment, participants took BSHM with more than 3 days including taking TDS. The primary outcome measures were the scores from a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) and numerical rating scale (NRS). Secondary outcome measures included scores from EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D) and EQ-VAS questionnaires, the BS and cold/heat indices, and safety assessments. Results: There were significant improvements in the VAS, NRS, EQ-5D, EQ-VAS scores, and BS index after treatment. In the sub-analysis, VAS, NRS, EQ-5D, and EQ-VAS scores were higher in groups with a higher BS index. The moderate and severe BS index groups showed more improvement than the minor BS index group, and there was a significant difference in the EQ-5D scores. There was no significant differences observed in cold/heat index groups scores. Conclusion: BS is associated with TA-related symptoms. BSHM, including TDS, may significantly reduce BS, pain, and discomfort.