• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.381-389
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 기후변화로 인한 강우강도의 변화와 댐 시설물의 노후화에 따른 댐 안전성의 문제를 대비하기 위하여 댐 재개발 평가항목을 개발하였으며, 국내외 사례 및 문헌조사, 그리고 전문가 자문을 통해 각 평가항목에 대한 타당성 및 적합성 검토를 실시하고, 각 세부지표에 대한 정량적 평가기준을 선정하였다. 댐 재개발에 대한 항목별 중요도 산정을 위하여 설문조사를 실시하였으며, 평가항목간의 쌍대비교를 통해 응답자의 주관적 평가결과를 재정리하고 일관성 검증을 통하여 조사결과에 대한 신뢰성을 평가하였다. 또한, 댐 관련 분야에 대한 전문가와 비전문가 그룹을 구분하기 위한 기준과 평가척도를 세분화하여 응답결과의 신뢰도와 평가항목의 중요도 산정결과에 대한 비교평가를 수행하였다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.293-305
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• 2020

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a questionnaire for the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) designed based on the systematic exertion intolerance disorder (SEID) criteria, and to validate the reliability of the questionnaire. Methods: A literature search on questionnaires for CFS diagnosis was conducted to develop a SEID questionnaire (SEID-Q27), followed by a pilot survey to identify the reliability of the questionnaire. Adults (Daejeon university personnel) with a Chalder fatigue scale (CFQ) score ≥15 were invited for the survey. We commenced the survey in November 2019 with a two weeks of interval for the test and retest method. The reliability of the questionnaire was investigated in three angles: 1. Cronbach's α, 2. correlations (r) of the questions, numerical rating scale (NRS), and visual analog scale (VAS), and 3. kappa (k) analysis. Results: Among the total 275 adults registered, 55 (20%) participants with a CFQ score ≥15 were invited, and 31 (11%) [15 male, 16 female] completed the questionnaire. The total Cronbach's α was 0.944 for the test and 0.949 for the retest. The reliability (r) of questions by CFQ score (≥15, ≥18, ≥20) ranged from 0.533-0.928 (p <0.05), and the r score of the NRS and VAS were the highest in CFQ scores ≥20, at 0.933 (p<0.001). The agreement rate of the SEID-Q27 between the test and retest was 87% (kappa k=0.743). Conclusions: The SEID-Q27 seems to be reliable. Further studies are needed to measure the validity of the tool and the cutoff point.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2021

To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) a literature review was conducted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) where acupuncture was used as an intervention for patients diagnosed with SIS. Relevant clinical studies (N = 181) were retrieved from several databases based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria, and the interventions and results were analyzed. Six RCTs were selected to review based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In all 6 studies, the acupuncture treatment group showed significant positive changes in indicators evaluating pain, disability, and quality of life. A significant decrease in the evaluation indicators (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, numeric rating scale, Visual Analogue Scale, Constant Murley Shoulder Assessment Score, patient's global assessment, and doctor's global assessment) and a significant increase in the questionnaire scores (UCLA, AL-score, EuroQol 5 Dimension Self-Report Questionnaire, and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand) were observed. In addition, 1 study showed similar improvements in pain and quality of life measures in the acupuncture group and corticosteroid injection group. No major side effects were reported. Acupuncture may be an effective and safe treatment for SIS however, further RCTs are required.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.751-760
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• 2022

Objective: To show a decrease in tumor recurrence and improvement in quality of life in patients with recurrent cervical cancer. Method: A 58-year-old female patient diagnosed with recurrent cervical cancer in February 2021 was treated for 14 months with integrative cancer treatment (ICT) to decrease the tumor size and improve chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and nausea. The patient underwent chemotherapy or concomitant chemoradiation therapy (CCRT) with ICT. Radiologic outcomes were assessed by abdomen & pelvis computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) based on the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) protocol. Clinical outcomes were assessed by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (NCI-CTCAE), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), and a numeric rating scale (NRS). Result: During the 14 months of treatment, the size and metabolic activity of the recurrent tumor decreased and underwent partial remission based on RECIST. The NRS scores for CIPN and nausea were improved, and the ECOG score improved from grade 2 to 1. No serious side effects of grade 3 or higher were noted on the NCI-CTCAE test. Conclusion: This case suggests that ICT may have a synergetic effect with chemotherapy or radiotherapy for recurrent cervical cancer.

• 대한암한의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2022

Objectives: To report recurrent pancreatic cancer treated by Korean medicine based-integrated oncology treatment, who is improved quality of life without progression of cancer Method: A 63-year-old female patient diagnosed with recurrent pancreatic cancer in April, 2022 received Chemotherapy with Korean medicine based integrative oncology treatment. Radiologic outcome was assessed by Abdomen Computed Tomography (CT) based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST). Clinical outcomes were assessed by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (NCI-CTCAE), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Result: During 2months of treatment, Cancer size was stable in Abdominal CT. Chief complaints, Abdominal pain and dyspepsia, were improved and ECOG score was improved from grade 2 to 1. There were no toxicity on laboratory test and no side effects of grade 3 or higher on NCI-CTCAE. Conclusion: This report shows that Korean medicine based integrative oncology treatment might contribute to synergetic effect to Chemotherapy and improvement of quality of life

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2022

Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus(NCSE) refers to continuous epileptic condition with altered mental status and behavioral symptoms, but without convulsive movement at least 10 minutes. In Salzburg criteria, well known as the diagnostic criteria of NCSE, it is diagnosed with clinical symptoms, electroencephalogram (EEG), and effects before and after the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Commonly being used to treat NCSE, AEDs are likely to have adverse effects. In the present case, a 85-year-old female NCSE patient complaining delirium underwent combined Korean medical treatment by acupuncture and herbal medicine for 13 days. The effect of treatment was assessed with delirium scales including Delirium Rating Scale-Revised-98(DRS-R-98) and Assessment Test for Delirium & Cognitive Impairment(4AT) per 2 days. After the treatment, both DRS-R-98 and 4AT scores decreased, and orientation and mental status of patient improved. This case report suggests that Korean medical treatment might be an effective option without side for those NCSE patients complaining delirium.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2023

Objectives We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Korean medical critical pathway (CP) in treating childhood anorexia. Methods In total, 21 patients who met the criteria and agreed to provide information were assigned to the CP group, while 24 patients who met the criteria, agreed to provide information, but disagreed with CP application were assigned to the non-CP group. Demographic, clinical, and economic indices were compared between the two groups. Clinical indices before and after treatment were also compared between the two groups. Results In the CP group, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), BMI percentile, and food approach (FAP) increased significantly after treatment, and numeric rating scale (NRS) and food avoidance (FAV) scores decreased significantly. In the non-CP group, height, weight, weight percentile, BMI, BMI percentile, and FAP increased significantly, whereas NRS and FAV decreased significantly after treatment. Compared to the non-CP group, CP application increased FAP and decreased FAV, medical expenses per consultation, and the total treatment period. Conclusions The application of the Korean medical critical pathway for childhood anorexia is an effective cure system that decreases overall medical expenses with good-quality treatment by means of the standardization of medical practices.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.594-601
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• 2023

Objective: To demonstrate an improvement in metastatic cancer pain and a decrease in tumor size in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer. Method: A 53-year-old female patient diagnosed with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in August 2022 underwent integrative cancer treatment (ICT) for two months to decrease the tumor size and improve back pain from bone metastasis. The patient underwent chemotherapy with ICT. Radiologic outcomes were assessed by chest, abdomen, and pelvis computed tomography based on the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) protocol. Clinical outcomes were assessed using National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (NCI-CTCAE), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), and a numeric rating scale (NRS). Result: During the two months of treatment, the NRS scores for back pain were improved, and the ECOG score improved from grade 2 to 1. The size and metabolic activity of the primary lung tumor decreased and underwent partial remission based on RECIST. No serious side effects of grade 3 or higher were noted on the NCI-CTCAE test. Conclusion: This case suggests that ICT may have a therapeutic effect for cancer pain and a synergetic effect with chemotherapy for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.403-420
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• 2023

Objectives: This study investigated the effectiveness of herbal medicine for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) based on recent clinical studies. Methods: Studies were searched through four databases. Clinical research studies on herbal medicine treatment for GAD patients were included. The studies were analyzed according to study design, diagnostic criteria, population, and intervention. A risk of bias assessment was performed to assess the quality of the included randomized controlled trials (RCT). If the intervention applied to the treatment and control groups was the same and two or more studies were reporting the same items as outcome indicators, a meta-analysis was performed. Results: A total of 19 studies, including 12 RCTs were selected. The most common pattern identification was 'Phlegm fire disturbing upward' (痰熱上擾), and the most used herb for therapeutic purposes was 'Rhizome of Poria cocos' (茯苓). Meta-analysis results of three studies showed that there were no significant differences in effectiveness between the herbal medicine intervention and the Western medicine intervention. Meta-analysis results of five studies showed that the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale was significantly reduced in the case of herbal medicine intervention compared to Western medicine intervention. Conclusions: The results of our study demonstrated that herbal medicine treatment for GAD is effective in alleviating anxiety symptoms and chief symptoms of GAD. However, this study has several limitations; there was a lack of placebo-controlled RCT and an absence of objective diagnostic criteria in case reports. Therefore, further well-designed clinical studies, conducted based on the results of this study, are recommended.

• 지능정보연구
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.23-43
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• 2016

최근 IT기술의 발전에 따라 많은 사람들이 자신들의 여가활동에 대한 경험을 공유하고 있으며, 역으로 다른 사람들의 여가활동에 대한 경험을 참고하여 더 나은 여가활동을 누릴 수 있는 기회를 얻게 되었다. 이러한 현상은 영화, 숙박, 음식, 여행 등 여가활동 전반에 걸쳐 나타나고 있으며, 그 중심에는 여가활동에 대한 정보를 요약하여 제공하는 수많은 사이트가 있다. 대부분의 여가활동 정보 사이트는 각 상품에 대한 평균 평점뿐만 아니라 상세 리뷰를 제공함으로써, 해당 상품을 구매하고자 하는 잠재고객의 의사결정을 지원하고 있다. 하지만 기존 대부분의 사이트는 한 단계의 평가기준에 따라 평점과 리뷰를 제공하기 때문에, 각 평가기준을 구성하는 세부요소에 대한 특징과 평가기준 별 주요 이슈를 파악하기 위해서는 상당히 많은 수의 리뷰를 직접 읽어야 한다는 불편이 따른다. 즉 사용자는 자신이 중요한 것으로 생각하는 평가기준에 대한 조건을 파악하기 위해, 많은 수의 리뷰를 하나하나 읽어보는 과정에서 많은 시간과 노력을 소비하게 된다. 예를 들어 호텔의 접근성, 객실, 서비스, 음식 등 한 단계의 평가기준만을 사용하여 평점과 리뷰를 제공하는 사이트의 경우, 접근성 중 특히 지하철역과의 거리, 객실 중 특히 욕실의 상태를 살펴보고자 하는 사용자에게 필요한 정보를 충분히 제공하지 못하게 된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기존 여가활동 정보 사이트의 한계, 즉 평가기준별로 입력된 리뷰를 신뢰하기 어렵다는 점과 평가기준을 구성하고 있는 세부 내용을 파악하기 어렵다는 점을 극복하기 위한 방안을 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구에서 제안하는 방법론은 사용자가 별도의 구분 없이 입력한 리뷰를 그 내용에 따라 평가기준별로 자동 분류하고, 각 평가 기준 별 주요 이슈를 요약하여 제공한다. 제안 방법론은 최근 텍스트 분석에 활발하게 사용되고 있는 토픽 모델링(Topic Modeling)에 기반을 두고 있으며, 각 리뷰를 하나의 문서 단위로 사용하는 것이 아니라 리뷰를 문장 단위로 끊어 개별 리뷰 유닛(Review Unit)으로 분해한 뒤, 평가기준별로 리뷰 유닛을 재구성하여 분석한다는 측면에서 기존의 토픽 모델링 기반 연구와 큰 차이가 있다고 할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 제안 방법론을 실제 호텔 정보 사이트에서 수집한 423건의 리뷰 문서에 적용하여 6가지 평가기준에 대해 총 4,860건의 리뷰 유닛을 재구성하고, 이에 대한 분석 결과를 소개함으로써 제안 방법론의 유용성을 간접적으로 보인다.