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Total 35 papers

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Functional Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Hip Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chung HJ, Kwon YD, Lee YH, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)

72 subjects Participants
HHS 22 points improvement Hip Function
6 weeks Rehabilitation Period

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is an effective complementary program promoting functional recovery after hip replacement surgery.

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Functional Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Hip Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chung HJ, Kwon YD, Lee YH, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)
72 subjects Participants
HHS 22 points improvement Hip Function
6 weeks Rehabilitation Period

Summary

Seventy-two patients after hip replacement surgery were divided into a Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation group and a standard rehabilitation group, and treatment effects were compared for 6 weeks. The Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed significantly greater improvements in Harris Hip Score and walking speed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is an effective complementary program promoting functional recovery after hip replacement surgery.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Patient-Doctor Therapeutic Relationship on Treatment Outcomes in Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Yun KJ, Kim SH, Park HJ, et al.

Patient Education and Counseling (2024)

200 subjects Participants
r=0.58 Correlation Coefficient
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

A positive therapeutic relationship between patients and Korean medicine doctors is an important factor enhancing treatment effects in Korean medicine inpatient treatment.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Patient-Doctor Therapeutic Relationship on Treatment Outcomes in Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Yun KJ, Kim SH, Park HJ, et al. Patient Education and Counseling (2024)
200 subjects Participants
r=0.58 Correlation Coefficient
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

Correlation between therapeutic relationship (WAI-SR) and treatment outcomes (overall improvement) was investigated in 200 Korean medicine hospital inpatients. Higher therapeutic relationship scores were significantly associated with higher treatment satisfaction and objective improvement indicators.

Key Conclusion

A positive therapeutic relationship between patients and Korean medicine doctors is an important factor enhancing treatment effects in Korean medicine inpatient treatment.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Pain and Cervical Function Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Cervical Surgery

Shin IH, Lee JH, Kim KH, et al.

European Spine Journal (2023)

50 subjects Participants
NDI 38% reduction Functional Disability Improvement
VAS 4.2 points reduction Pain Reduction

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for residual symptom management and functional recovery after cervical surgery.

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Pain and Cervical Function Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Cervical Surgery

Shin IH, Lee JH, Kim KH, et al. European Spine Journal (2023)
50 subjects Participants
NDI 38% reduction Functional Disability Improvement
VAS 4.2 points reduction Pain Reduction

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation (acupuncture, cupping, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine) was administered for 4 weeks to 50 patients after cervical disc surgery, and NDI (Neck Disability Index) and VAS were measured. Postoperative residual pain and cervical functional impairment significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for residual symptom management and functional recovery after cervical surgery.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Hospital Intensive Inpatient Treatment: Focus on Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lim BM, Kim NK, Lee JH, et al.

Value in Health (2024)

300 subjects Analyzed
QALY 0.12 increase Quality-Adjusted Life Years
ICER appropriate Cost-Effectiveness

Korean medicine inpatient treatment is a cost-effective treatment method for musculoskeletal disorders and can contribute to healthcare resource utilization.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Hospital Intensive Inpatient Treatment: Focus on Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lim BM, Kim NK, Lee JH, et al. Value in Health (2024)
300 subjects Analyzed
QALY 0.12 increase Quality-Adjusted Life Years
ICER appropriate Cost-Effectiveness

Summary

Medical costs and treatment outcomes of 300 patients hospitalized for musculoskeletal disorders at Korean medicine hospitals were analyzed to calculate cost-effectiveness ratios. ICER fell below the social threshold, confirming cost-effectiveness.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment is a cost-effective treatment method for musculoskeletal disorders and can contribute to healthcare resource utilization.

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Systematic Review Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review

Kim SY, Park JE, Seo HJ, et al.

Dysphagia (2022)

11 studies Included Studies
783 subjects Total Participants
Swallowing function 42% improvement Major Effect

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for functional recovery from post-stroke dysphagia.

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Systematic Review Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review

Kim SY, Park JE, Seo HJ, et al. Dysphagia (2022)
11 studies Included Studies
783 subjects Total Participants
Swallowing function 42% improvement Major Effect

Summary

A systematic analysis of 11 clinical studies investigating the effect of Korean medicine intensive treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine) for post-stroke dysphagia. Swallowing function improvement was confirmed on VFSS evaluation.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for functional recovery from post-stroke dysphagia.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment on Emergency Surgery Decisions in Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Park SU, Moon SK, Jung WS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

62 subjects Participants
88.7% Surgery Avoidance Rate
2 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for early non-surgical management of acute lumbar disc herniation.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment on Emergency Surgery Decisions in Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Park SU, Moon SK, Jung WS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
62 subjects Participants
88.7% Surgery Avoidance Rate
2 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

Korean medicine intensive treatment outcomes (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna) were analyzed in 62 patients hospitalized for acute lumbar disc herniation. After 2 weeks of hospitalization, the need for emergency surgery was eliminated in 88.7% of patients.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for early non-surgical management of acute lumbar disc herniation.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Non-Pharmacological Korean Medicine Intervention Program for Improving Sleep Quality in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Yeom MJ, Park HJ, Hahm DH, et al.

Sleep Medicine Reviews (2024)

130 subjects Participants
PSQI 4.8 points reduction Sleep Quality Improvement
Sleep efficiency 87%→93% Sleep Efficiency

Non-pharmacological Korean medicine intervention is a safe and effective approach for improving sleep quality in inpatients.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Non-Pharmacological Korean Medicine Intervention Program for Improving Sleep Quality in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Yeom MJ, Park HJ, Hahm DH, et al. Sleep Medicine Reviews (2024)
130 subjects Participants
PSQI 4.8 points reduction Sleep Quality Improvement
Sleep efficiency 87%→93% Sleep Efficiency

Summary

Non-pharmacological Korean medicine interventions including auricular acupuncture, aromatherapy, and breathing techniques were administered to 130 Korean medicine hospital inpatients complaining of sleep disturbances. PSQI and actigraphy results showed significant improvement in sleep quality.

Key Conclusion

Non-pharmacological Korean medicine intervention is a safe and effective approach for improving sleep quality in inpatients.

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Case Study Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Preventing Postoperative Adhesions After Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report Series

Lee EY, Cho NH, Kang WC, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2023)

14 cases Number of Cases
0 adhesion cases Preventive Effect
Bowel motility recovery 1.5 days shortened Recovery Promotion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment can play an adjunctive role in postoperative adhesion prevention and bowel function recovery promotion.

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Case Study Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Preventing Postoperative Adhesions After Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report Series

Lee EY, Cho NH, Kang WC, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2023)
14 cases Number of Cases
0 adhesion cases Preventive Effect
Bowel motility recovery 1.5 days shortened Recovery Promotion

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) was administered to 14 patients at risk of postoperative adhesions after laparoscopic surgery and tracked for 6 months. Bowel motility recovery was rapid, and no adhesion-related symptoms occurred.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment can play an adjunctive role in postoperative adhesion prevention and bowel function recovery promotion.

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Meta-Analysis Private Inpatient Room

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation for Hemiplegia After Stroke

Ko CN, Lee BH, Jang IS, et al.

Neurological Research (2024)

28 RCTs Included Studies
2,347 subjects Total Participants
FMA 12.4 points improvement Motor Function Improvement

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for motor function and walking ability recovery in post-stroke hemiplegic patients.

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Meta-Analysis Private Inpatient Room

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation for Hemiplegia After Stroke

Ko CN, Lee BH, Jang IS, et al. Neurological Research (2024)
28 RCTs Included Studies
2,347 subjects Total Participants
FMA 12.4 points improvement Motor Function Improvement

Summary

A meta-analysis of 28 RCTs analyzing the effect of Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise therapy) for post-stroke hemiplegia. FMA (Fugl-Meyer Assessment) scores and walking speed significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for motor function and walking ability recovery in post-stroke hemiplegic patients.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Wound Healing Promotion Effect of Topical Jaungo Treatment During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Burn Patients

Jeon JH, Kim JH, Yook TH, et al.

Burns (2022)

40 subjects Participants
Epithelialization 4.2 days shortened Healing Promotion
Scar area 31% reduction Scar Minimization

Korean medicine inpatient treatment using Jaungo can contribute to burn wound healing promotion and scar minimization.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Wound Healing Promotion Effect of Topical Jaungo Treatment During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Burn Patients

Jeon JH, Kim JH, Yook TH, et al. Burns (2022)
40 subjects Participants
Epithelialization 4.2 days shortened Healing Promotion
Scar area 31% reduction Scar Minimization

Summary

Topical Jaungo treatment was compared with standard burn dressing in 40 patients with second-degree burns. The Jaungo treatment group showed faster epithelialization rates and less scar formation.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment using Jaungo can contribute to burn wound healing promotion and scar minimization.

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Narrative Review Private Inpatient Room

Narrative Review on Patient Safety Culture and Medical Accident Prevention During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Shin HK, Lee MS, Choi SM, et al.

BMC Health Services Research (2023)

32 sources Analyzed Literature
5 safety domains Evaluation Areas
Protocol standardization needed Major Recommendation

A safety management system tailored to the characteristics of Korean medicine procedures is needed to establish patient safety culture in Korean medicine hospitals.

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Narrative Review Private Inpatient Room

Narrative Review on Patient Safety Culture and Medical Accident Prevention During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Shin HK, Lee MS, Choi SM, et al. BMC Health Services Research (2023)
32 sources Analyzed Literature
5 safety domains Evaluation Areas
Protocol standardization needed Major Recommendation

Summary

A narrative review of 32 sources on patient safety culture, medical accident reporting systems, and prevention strategies in Korean medicine hospitals. The importance of safety protocols related to Korean medicine specialty procedures (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna) was emphasized.

Key Conclusion

A safety management system tailored to the characteristics of Korean medicine procedures is needed to establish patient safety culture in Korean medicine hospitals.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation on Walking and Balance Function in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Kim HD, Jeon BS, Lee WY, et al.

Parkinsonism & Related Disorders (2024)

45 subjects Participants
TUG 3.2 seconds shortened Walking Improvement
BBS 8 points improvement Balance Improvement

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for walking and balance function improvement in Parkinson's disease patients.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation on Walking and Balance Function in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Kim HD, Jeon BS, Lee WY, et al. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders (2024)
45 subjects Participants
TUG 3.2 seconds shortened Walking Improvement
BBS 8 points improvement Balance Improvement

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation (acupuncture, bee venom acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tai Chi) was administered for 4 weeks to 45 Parkinson's disease patients, with TUG, BBS, and gait analysis performed. Balance ability and walking speed significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for walking and balance function improvement in Parkinson's disease patients.

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