• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.105-112
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• 2017

본 연구는 고령자의 안전 안심디자인을 위한 기초연구로 손상을 사전 예방이 가능한 사회문제로 인식하고, 손상 위험요인을 명확하게 규명하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 국민건강영양조사 제6기 원시자료를 이용하였고 분석결과, 사회적 특성은 '성별, 교육수준, EuroQoL(운동능력, 일상활동, 통증 불편), 삶의 질(PHQ-(1)(2)(4)항목), 스트레스 인지율, 일상생활 활동제한 여부와 사유(골절, 관절부상)'이었다. 역학적 특성은 만성질환인 '엉덩관절통, 당뇨병'이었고, 건강행태적 특성은 '흡연, 아침식사 횟수, 고강도의 신체활동 여부'이었다. 결론적으로 고령자의 손상위험은 여성, 교육수준이 낮을수록, 보행 및 일상 활동에 지장 및 제한이 있고, 통증 및 불편도가 심할수록, 스트레스 인지율이 높을수록, 일을 하는 것에 대한 흥미나 재미가 없고, 가라앉은 느낌, 우울감 혹은 절망감, 피곤감, 기력이 저하됨을 느낄수록, 골절 및 관절부상, 일상생활에 제한이 있고 그 사유가 골절 및 관절부상인 경우, 엉덩관절통과 당뇨병이 있을수록, 흡연자이고, 아침식사를 거의 안할수록, 고강도의 신체활동을 하지 않을 경우에 높아짐을 알 수 있었다. 이를 토대로 유기적인 관계 속에서 발생하는 손상 요인에 대한 디자인 측면에서의 효과적인 해결방안 모색이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한암한의학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.79-87
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• 2010

Objectives : Quality of life(QoL) in patients with lung cancer usually goes down after pneumoectomy, and the pain is the most common cause. Uncontrolled postoperative pain can restrict the movements of shoulders resulting in frozen shoulder. This case report is to report the effect of herb medicine, Ohjuksan on a 49-year-old female lung cancer patient with shoulder pain after lobectomy. Methods : The patient was treated with Ohjuksan for 10 days. The patient's symptoms were assessed by range of motion(ROM) of shoulder, Visual analogue scale(VAS) of shoulder pain and abdominal diagnosis. Results & Conclusions : The patient showed improvement of ROM, VAS and abdominal diagnosis. As the shoulder pain is relieved from VAS6 to VAS3, ROM of abduction, adduction and internal rotation were increased. Also discomfort of abdomen was disapeared to a certain degree. This suggests that herb medicine, Ohjuksan is effective for treating postoperative pain of shoulder for a Lung cancer patient.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.732-745
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• 2009

Objectives : This study analyzed the contents of research papers of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) concerning chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) published in PubMed during the last 5 years. This study was conducted to help clinical studies for treating COPD with Oriental medicine. Materials and Methods : We inspected 31 theses and scrutinized their objectives, periods, participants, materials and methods, methods of assessment, results and Jadad score. Results : The treatments in the studies were supplements, physical training, acupuncture, acu-TENS, Bojungikgi-tang (Buzhongyiqi-tang), counseling, breathing training, osteopathic manipulative treatment, reflexology, and distractive auditory stimuli. The aims of treatment were improvement of exercise capacity, lung function, quality of life, oxidative status, nutrient status, systemic inflammation, and cessation of smoking. The median for treatment period of study was 8 weeks, the median number of participants was 35 and the differences between mean $FEV_1$ from groups were less than 10% in 22 studies. The methods of assessment were lung function test, exercise capacity test, muscle strength test, questionnaire of QoL, laboratory studies, and measurement of nutrient state. The mean of Jadad score was $2.4\;{\pm}\;1.03$, and 24 treatment were assessed as effective. Conclusion : Recent CAM studies of COPD have focused on various topics in alternative and complementary medicine, and it is necessary to provide objective studies for treatment of this disease with Oriental medicines.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.801-815
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• 2012

Objectives : To obtain necessary fundamental data for the development of oral health improvement programs for senior citizens in the manner of investigating the Status of their oral health. Methods : Data were collected from 346 senior citizens aged 65 years or older who had lived in Seoul and Gyeonggido province, Republic of Korea. This study was conducted for 3 months from April 2011 to June 2011. Excluding those obtained from 34 respondents who gave inadequate responses to given questions, the data from 312 respondents were analyzed. Results : 1. The number of senior citizens who chose 'Sometimes' to as an answer to the question about the self-perception of their own oral conditions such as mastication, swallowing, gingiva hemorrhage, dry mouth, and/or oral malodor was the largest. As an answer to the question about the presence of interpersonal avoidance, 'No' accounted for the largest proportion. The number of respondents choosing gingiva treatment regarding the perception of the necessity for medical interventions was the largest. 2. In regard to the knowledge of oral health care, the percentage of correct answers was the highest for 'I brush my tooth before each meal' ($0.69{\pm}0.156$), while the lowest percentage of correct answers was seen for 'Gingival diseases can be improved by medications' ($0.33{\pm}0.472$). Conclusions : Based upon the above mentioned results, the author conclude that developing relevant national programs and support policies at a national level as well as implementing proactive and systematic home-visiting oral health programs at the levels of local autonomous entities or communities will lead to significant improvements in senior citizens' oral health and QoL (quality of life).

• 전자공학회논문지CI
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2009

고령화 사회로의 진입과 삶의 질 향상에 따라 의료산업의 패러다임이 u-헬스케어(Healthcare)로 빠르게 변화하고 있다. u-헬스케어로의 변화는, 질병의 진단과 치료와 같은 의료서비스의 사후(事後)처리적인 관점에서 예방과 관리라는 사전(事前)예방적인 관점으로의 변화라는 점에서 의미가 있다. 그러나 u-헬스케어에 대한 관심은 새로운 서비스 도출과 측정기기(센서류)의 개발, 의료정보 표준화와 통합에만 그 관심이 집중되고 있다. 따라서 본고에서는 유비쿼터스 지능공간을 구성하고 사용자에게 u-헬스케어 기술을 제공함에 있어 "사용자 중심의 u-헬스케어 기술"이라는 개념을 적용함으로써, u-헬스케어 기술을 유비쿼터스 구성의 기본철학인 사라지는 컴퓨팅(Disappear Computing), 보이지 않는 컴퓨팅(Invisible Computing), 조용한 컴퓨팅(Calm Computing)과 사용자 중심(User Centered)의 기술 개발을 통해 실현 가능하도록 하는 방법에 대하여 소개하고자 한다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.373-380
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate of the effects of the mode of delivery on pelvic floor muscle function by examining bladder base movement and urinary incontinence. Methods: This study was conducted on 100 females who had delivered in the previous 3-8 months. There were 2 groups: 56 vaginal deliveries and 44 cesarean section deliveries. Prior to the study, a survey was conducted on the subjects' general status, delivery mode, urinary incontinence, and physical activity. The groups could not be blinded due to scar tissue from the operations. The function of the pelvic floor muscle was observed with the bladder base movement using transabdominal ultrasound during pelvic floor contraction. To objectify and measure the subjective symptoms of subjects suffering from urinary incontinence, an incontinence quality of life (I-QoL) test was administered. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using SPSS version 20.0. An independent t-test was used to assess the statistical significance of pelvic floor muscle function between the 2 groups after delivery. Results: The movement of the bladder base in the pelvic floor muscle function was decreased in the vaginal delivery group, but the difference was not significant. Urinary incontinence was significantly increased in the vaginal delivery group. Conclusion: The function of the pelvic floor muscles was better in the cesarean section group and the incidence of urinary incontinence was relatively low in this group. Therefore, vaginal delivery requires more efforts to restore the function of the pelvic floor muscles than cesarean delivery.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.173-195
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• 2023

Objectives: To investigate and analyze the assessment indicators and tools used in clinical practice to assess Korean medicine (KM) treatment for infertility, and to establish a basis for assessment tools to diagnose and assess infertility. Methods: Relevant studies published until March 2023 were extracted from Pubmed, Research Information Sharing Service, and National Digital Science Library databases. Results: Sixty-four studies comprising 4,105 patients were included. We investigated pregnancy outcomes, and assessed pregnancy- and childbirth-related factors, overall health, reproductive health, and mental health. Pregnancy result was most common primary outcome. Ongoing pregnancy, stillbirth, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy rates were suggested as indicators of pregnancy and childbirth-related assessment. Overall health was most commonly assessed with Likert and Visual analogue scale (VAS). Among reproductive health variables, menstrual history was most frequently assessed. Moreover, indicators such as reproductive function, sexual intercourse, and gynecological disease were assessed. The Infertility Stress Scale and the Fertility Quality of Life tool (FertiQoL) were used to assess mental health. Conclusions: Subjective scales and objective assessment tools, such as the Likert scale and blood tests/ultrasonography, respectively, are used to assess KM infertility treatment. Inconsistent assessment tools make quantitative analyses more challenging. The development of a standardized mental and physical function assessment questionnaire with confirmed reliability and validity ensure the effectiveness of KM infertility treatment, and promote future studies on infertility treatment.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.123-142
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• 2010

Objectives : The knee pain is the main reason of getting acupuncture treatment. In order to have confidence in the results of a study, it is necessary to establish that questionnaire is both valid and reliable in questionnaire related study. The aim of this study was to review the instruments that are currently in sue for assessing the knee joint. Methods : A literature study was performed to choose appropriate scales for assessment for pain and the function of the knee. Theoretically based scales were selected for review. Therefore, 18 scales for knee and 9 scale for pain were reviewed. the status of scales involved in knee treatment of acupuncture throughout several countries was evaluated. Results & Conclusion : Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, Cincinnati knee rating system(CKRS) are adequate for ligament injury in knee. International Knee Documentation Committee scoring system(IKDC) may become a publication requirement for journals in view of the international standing of the committee. The available outcome measure for use in osteoarthritis are Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC), Lequesne Functional Severity Index(LFI) and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score(KOOS), and in rheumatoid arthritis are McMaster-Toronto Arthritis patient function preference questionnaire(MACTAR), Quality of Life-Rheumatoid Arthritis Scale(QoL-RA Scale). Visual analog scale(VAS), verbal rating scale(VRS) are commonly used for the standard pain scale. For long term follow-up study The Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36(SF-36), Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales(AIMS), Health Assessment Questionnaire(HAQ) should be included. Each measurement has its own composition and characteristics. Their validity, reliability, responsiveness and practical characteristics were already evaluated. We found 20 domestic and 28 overseas papers about knee treatment using acupuncture assessed with knee scales.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.4787-4793
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• 2014

Background: Many cancer patients experience poor pain control due to various factors, including misconceptions regarding the use of opioid analgesics. For management of cancer pain, interventions involving education of both patients and physicians have been attempted. Objectives: This review aimed to assess the current evidence of the benefits of education for the management of cancer pain. Methods: We searched the Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane library, and major Korean databases to identify relevant studies. We included most study designs, but excluded case series. The primary outcomes were pain intensity and quality of life (QoL). Two reviewers assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane's tool for RCT and Risk of Bias Assessment tool for Non-randomized Studies (RoBANS) for non-randomized studies, independently. Results: After extensive searches, 3,324 publications were screened, and 32 studies were selected. The education interventions used in the included studies included a wide variety of education methods, but the most common method was a booklet produced for patients. Regardless of the education method used, the results of the meta-analysis were as follows. The SMDs of the most severe, average, and current pain in the RCTs were significant. The SMD of worst, average, and current pain were -0.34 (-0.55, -0.13), -0.40 (-0.64, -0.15), and -0.79 (-1.35, -0.23). In the non-randomized studies, the effects on average pain were significant, but those on worst and current pain were not. Conclusions: Education intervention reduced the pain of cancer patients. Therefore, patient education could be considered to be an effective method of cancer pain management. However, our data should be interpreted with caution, and studies using standardized protocols are needed to confirm these observations.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.112-135
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• 2021

2020년 7월부터 2020년 12월까지 일개 보건소 건강증진과에서 관할지역 거주 중증 장애인 중 뇌병변 장애와 지체 장애인을 대상으로 한의약 장애인 방문건강관리 표준프로그램을 진행하였고, 이 중 1명의 중증 지체 장애인이 구강 건조증을 앓고 있어, 한의 치료의 개입을 통한 통합적인 관리한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 팔물탕(八物湯) 연조엑스제를 포함한 한의 치료는 YDQ에 의해 음허(陰虛)로 변증된 지체 장애인의 약물 유발성 구강 건조를 완화시키고 삶의 질을 호전시켰다. 2. 건강 보험에 포함된 한의 치료를 제공하여 한·양방 통합적 개입으로 양약으로 발생한 구강 건조 증상을 관리할 수 있었다. 3. 6개월간 투약된 팔물탕(八物湯) 연조엑스로 인한 이상 반응은 없었다. 4. 팬데믹 상황에서 한의약 방문 진료와 전화 진료가 혼합된 형태의 공공보건기관의 한의약 건강증진사업으로 장애인의 SHCN를 충족하고 장애인의 만성 질환 관리가 가능한 부분을 확인할 수 있었다. 5. 본 연구는 한방안이비인후피부과 증상 및 질환도 보건소 한의약 건강증진사업으로 포함할 수 있는 가능성을 확인하였으며, 유관 학회의 협력 및 지원과 연구가 필요하다고 생각된다.