• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.453-460
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• 2000

The forest vegetation of Mt. seondal was classified into eight communities and one afforestation by the phytosocialogical method (Z-M method). In general, Quercus mongolica trees occupied most of the area, while afforestation forest was distributed on the lower slope, cultivated land, and at the vicinity of village. The vegetation on the top part of Mt. Seondal was comparatively well preserved, but that in the lower areas has been disturbed heavily by human activity and some had mixed forests composed of pine trees, oaks, ashes, and Rhododendron micrantum shrub. By cluster analysis method. nine groups were identified as follows : Quercus mongolica group, Q. mongolica - Pinus densiflora group, Q. mongolica - Rhododendron schlipen - bachii group, Q. mongolica - Symplocos chinensis for. pilosa group, P. densiflora group, Juglans mandshurica group, Fraxinus mandshurica group, Betula costata group and Larix leptolepis group. These groups showed differences in species composition, but Quercus mongolica, Q. mongolica - P. densiflora, Q. mongolica - R. schlippenbachii and Q. mongolica - S. chinensis for. pilosa groups among them showed very similar floristic composition to each other. In the relationship between polar ordination axes and environmental variables, altitude was the environmental factor determining variation in species composition along axis X and soil moisture was the environmental along axis Y. They were the main factors in determining forest vegetation. The result of cluster analysis and polar ordination for the forest vegetation were corresponded to those of phytosocialogical classification in classifying vegetation.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.97-106
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• 2017

Forest bathing has beneficial effects on human health via showering of forest aerosols as well as physical relaxation. Terpenes that consist of multiple isoprene units are the largest class of organic compounds produced by various plants, and one of the major components of forest aerosols. Traditionally, terpene-containing plant oil has been used to treat various diseases without knowing the exact functions or the mechanisms of action of the individual bioactive compounds. This review categorizes various terpenes easily obtained from forests according to their anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, or neuroprotective activities. Moreover, potential action mechanisms of the individual terpenes and their effects on such processes, which are described in various in vivo and in vitro systems, are discussed. In conclusion, the studies that show the biological effectiveness of terpenes support the benefits of forest bathing and propose a potential use of terpenes as chemotherapeutic agents for treating various human diseases.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제101권3호
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• pp.469-479
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 숲길프로그램에 대한 이용객의 선호와 이용 행태, 숲길에 따른 이용특성을 파악하는 것이다. 숲길프로그램 참여의사, 선호하는 산림휴양활동, 프로그램 내용과 실질적인 프로그램 운영방식에 대한 이용객의 요구를 살펴보았다. 숲길프로그램이 필요하다는 응답이 높게 나타났고 산림휴양활동, 숲길프로그램 내용, 운영방식은 이용대상, 이용행태, 숲길에 따라 차이를 보였다. 20대는 활동성이 높은 자연체험 프로그램, 중 노년층은 건강 프로그램을 선호하였다. 프로그램 운영은 현장에서 진행하는 정기 프로그램을 선호하였고, 운영시간은 1~3시간이 적절한 것으로 나타났다. 숲길별로 살펴보면 북한산 둘레길은 산림치유 등 건강프로그램 위주의 1~2시간 진행되는 정기 프로그램이 적합할 것으로 생각되며 울진숲길은 기존의 가이드방식에 자연감수성을 키울 수 있는 다양한 체험활동의 도입이 필요할 것으로 보인다. 지리산 둘레길은 젊은 층의 이용이 많고 다른 숲길에 비해 트레킹을 중심으로한 프로그램개발이 필요하다.

• 농촌계획
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.117-127
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• 2015

This study evaluated properties and items for selecting on a forest healing village. In order to assign a weight value-between factors, this study was conducted the primary survey first and then the secondary survey for measuring the importance of items. Experts'surveys were conducted on 3 items on level 1, 9 items on level 2, 35 items on level 3 with use of AHP technique. In level 1, the main analysis result was that physical resource properties(0.387) indicated the highest importance. in level 2, healing resources of physical properties(0.402), community participation of human resource properties(0.425), and business competency in part of vision(-.438) showed the highest importance. The analysis result of 35 items on level 3 was that in physical resources properties, securing public land in the village(0.220), possessing recreation space(0.440) and resources available for link with healing(0.413) showed the highest importance. In part of human resources properties, the average age of residents(0.465), commitment to the promotion of the villagers(0.367) and support of local leaders(0.318) showed the highest importance. Adequacy of development plan(0.274), forest work experience-related(0.293), and building profit sharing system(0.282) were also evaluated to have a relatively high importance.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.245-254
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• 2020

Patients diagnosed with cancer face mental problems such as alienation, isolation, anxiety about death and fear, recovering from psychological difficulties. In this study, a forest healing program was provided for cancer patients to recover from psychological stress, depression, social isolation and self-esteem caused by cancer and changes in salivary cortisol through psychological and emotional recovery were measured. From September 19 to November 28, 2017, a forest healing program composed of a total of 10 sessions, two hours per session was provided for 12 cancer patients in the Forest of Taegyo located in Yongin. Psychological tests were performed with Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale (SASS), Korean-version Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the collected data were analyzed with the SPSS 18.0. The salivary cortisol level was measured along with the psychological tests and were analyzed by a specialized testing agency. The results of the analysis showed that the pre- and post-assessment score of SASS was 29.17 and 25.92, respectively, and that the pre- and post-assessment score of PSS was 30.50 and 23.92, respectively. The pre- and post-assessment score of BDI was 41.00 and 34.83, respectively, which showed significant differences. In addition, the pre- and post-assessment level of saliva cortisol was 3.13 and 1.68, respectively, showing a significant decrease. In short, the forest healing program was found to be effective in reducing physiological changes caused by social isolation and stress due to the emotional and psychological difficulties that the subjects who were diagnosed with cancer and were recovering from it have. In the future, it will be necessary to develop and implement a forest healing program by conducting a forest healing requirement survey on cancer patients.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.34-40
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• 2014

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the demand for natural environment therapy among parents of patients with atopic dermatitis. Methods: The questionnaire-based survey was conducted on the parents of 310 patients with atopic dermatitis (158 male and 152 female, median age 8 years, ranging from 2 to 21 years). The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions including demographic information, preference of environmental therapy and related choices. Results: Regardless of illness severity or gender, parents agreed with the importance of environmental therapy in treatment for atopic dermatitis. 55.2% of parents had considered moving to the countryside for their children with atopic dermatitis. 74.5% of parents answered positively to the possibility of movement to an atopy-free village, and this rate was significantly higher in parents of patients with severe symptoms (p < 0.05). Educational facilities and eco-environment were considered to be the most important factors in their decision. In addition, parents opted for organic food cooperatives, which was also felt necessary for their children suffering from atopic dermatitis. Conclusions: This study is the first report suggesting the extent of demand for environmental therapies among patients with atopic dermatitis. This information will be helpful in developing therapeutics using the natural environment in Korean medicine.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.341-353
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• 2019

본 연구는 숲체험 활동이 고등학생의 숲에 대한 태도, 심리적 안녕감, 스트레스에 미치는 효과를 검증하기 위해 실행되었다. 연구대상은 화성시 B동에 위치한 고등학교의 학생 26명으로 도시숲 체험에 참가한 실험집단과 학교숲 체험에 참가한 통제집단으로 나누었고, 각 집단은 매주 1회 2시간씩 5회기의 숲체험 프로그램에 참여하였다. 고등학생들의 정신적 심리적 변화를 관찰하기 위해 숲에 대한 환경태도 척도, 심리적 안녕감 척도, 학업스트레스 척도를 이용해 사전과 사후 설문조사를 하였다. 자료 분석은 SPSS 23.0 프로그램과 Wilcoxon 부호순위검정을 실시하였다. 연구결과 숲체험 활동에 참여한 고등학생의 숲에 대한 태도에는 유의미한 증가가 있었다. 심리적 안녕감은 학교숲에 참가한 집단은 통계적으로 유의한 정도는 아니었으나 증가가 있었고, 도시숲 체험에 참가한 집단은 유의미한 증가가 있어서 숲체험 활동은 고등학생의 심리적 안녕감에 영향을 주었다. 학업스트레스에 있어서는 학교숲 체험에 참가한 집단은 통계적으로 유의한 정도는 아니었으나 감소가 있었고, 도시숲 체험에 참가한 집단은 유의미한 감소가 있어서 숲체험 활동은 고등학생의 학업스트레스에 영향을 주었다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.420-427
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 산림치유인자인 경관과 청각요소를 활용한 산림의 간접적 영향이 기분개선에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 실험은 신체건강한 대학생 30명($23.6{\pm}1.7$세)을 대상으로, 2016년 10월 5일부터 11월 30일 까지 약 2달간 실시되었다. 산림과 도시공간의 경관과 소리를 이용하여 3가지 요소(이미지 요소, 소리 요소 그리고 이미지+소리 요소)를 만들었으며, 대상자들이 실내에서 이 3가지 요소들을 감상하였다. 그리고 3가지 요소들이 기분개선에 미치는 영향들을 SPSS 18.0프로그램을 이용하여 비교분석하였다. 기분개선을 측정하기 위한 심리검사로써 기분상태검사(POMS)와 의미분별법(SD)이 사용되었다. 그 결과 간접적인 산림의 자극은 긴장, 피로, 분노, 혼란, 우울감을 억제하고 활력감을 증진시키는 효과를 나타내었고 산림의 자극 간 비교에서는 차이를 보지 않았으나 도시의 자극에 비해 산림의 자극이 쾌적감과 자연감 그리고 진정감을 높이는 효과를 가지는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제98권1호
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• pp.88-93
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• 2009

자연을 비롯한 산림 경관은 인간의 심리적 안정에 큰 역할을 한다고 알려져 왔다. 본 연구는 산림 경관의 심리적 안정 효과를 실증적으로 밝혀내고자 수행되었다. 자료의 수집을 위하여 도시, 산림, 산림과 물에 해당되는 각 9개의 경관이 선정되었다. 이들 3 종류의 총 27개 경관사진이 30명의 피험자에게 심리적 생리적 영향이 미치는지를 조사하였다. 심리적 안정을 나타내는 뇌파(${\alpha}$파)와 PRS(Perceived Restorativeness Scale), PANAS(Positive and Negative Affect Schedule)점수가 각각 생리적, 그리고 심리적 연구변수로 측정되었다. 자료의 분석결과 산림과 물, 산림, 그리고 도시 경관 순으로 생리적 심리적 안정에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.277-289
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• 2020

Purpose : This study aims to confirm the clinical usefulness of computerized cognitive therapy program for patients with brain diseases in Korea and to present basic data that can confirm the effectiveness of computerized cognitive therapy program to experts related to rehabilitation in the future. Methods : A systematic review and meta-analysis research method was used to confirm the clinical effectiveness of computerized cognitive therapy applied to patients with brain diseases in Korea. Based on the national institute of health and medical colleges association (NECA) systematic literature manual and preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines for conducting research through systematic review and meta-analysis methods. Systematic review was PICOST-SD was used to research and select papers. For meta-analysis, the data was input and analyzed separately by literature result using the revman manager 5.3 program and the results were presented visually through tables and forest, funnel plot figure. Results : As a result of comprehensive analysis of the contents of the finally selected literature, it as found that studies on stroke and dementia were mainly conducted. In addition, through the evaluation of the quality of the literature, most of the existing computerized cognitive therapy studies were identified as high-quality studies, but the results were insufficient for randomization and blinding. And through meta-analysis, the clinical effectiveness of computerized cognitive therapy on cognitive function, activities of daily living, and visual perception function of patients with brain disease was found. Conclusion : The research literature that applied computerized cognitive therapy to brain disease subjects was comprehensively analyzed and identified. It is thought that this could be used as basic data on the characteristics of cognitive therapy that should be applied to patients with brain diseases in the future and the usefulness of computerized cognitive therapy program in actual clinical practice.