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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Total 35 papers

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Effect of Intensive Acupuncture-Pharmacopuncture Treatment During Korean Medicine Hospitalization on Facial Nerve Palsy Recovery: A Prospective Study

Kwon HJ, Lee JD, Kim EH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

55 subjects Participants
HB 2.1 grades improvement Facial Function Recovery
4 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for rapid recovery from facial nerve palsy and contributes to sequelae prevention.

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Effect of Intensive Acupuncture-Pharmacopuncture Treatment During Korean Medicine Hospitalization on Facial Nerve Palsy Recovery: A Prospective Study

Kwon HJ, Lee JD, Kim EH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
55 subjects Participants
HB 2.1 grades improvement Facial Function Recovery
4 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

Fifty-five patients with acute facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy) were hospitalized to receive daily intensive acupuncture-pharmacopuncture treatment for 4 weeks. House-Brackmann Grade improved by an average of 2.1 grades, with faster recovery speed compared to outpatient treatment.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for rapid recovery from facial nerve palsy and contributes to sequelae prevention.

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Effect of an Integrated Management Program for Fall Prevention in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Kim MJ, Yoon YI, Lee SH, et al.

BMC Health Services Research (2023)

400 subjects Target Patients
Falls 62% reduction Preventive Effect
12 months Implementation Period

A personalized fall prevention program utilizing Korean medicine constitutional assessment is effective for inpatient safety management.

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Effect of an Integrated Management Program for Fall Prevention in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Kim MJ, Yoon YI, Lee SH, et al. BMC Health Services Research (2023)
400 subjects Target Patients
Falls 62% reduction Preventive Effect
12 months Implementation Period

Summary

A Korean medicine constitutional assessment-based fall prevention program was implemented for 400 Korean medicine hospital inpatients, and fall incidence rates were compared. After program implementation, fall incidence during hospitalization decreased by 62%.

Key Conclusion

A personalized fall prevention program utilizing Korean medicine constitutional assessment is effective for inpatient safety management.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment on Surgery Avoidance Rate in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Jung SH, Shin BC, Lim BM, et al.

Spine Journal (2024)

78 subjects Participants
67.9% Surgery Avoidance Rate
12 months Follow-up Period

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be an effective alternative for non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation patients.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment on Surgery Avoidance Rate in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Jung SH, Shin BC, Lim BM, et al. Spine Journal (2024)
78 subjects Participants
67.9% Surgery Avoidance Rate
12 months Follow-up Period

Summary

Surgery decision outcomes were tracked in 78 lumbar disc herniation patients recommended for surgery who received Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, chuna). After 12 months, 67.9% of patients successfully returned to daily activities without surgery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be an effective alternative for non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation patients.

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Integrated Effects of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Postoperative Convalescence Patients: A Cohort Study

Park GY, Song YK, Lee EJ, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2023)

95 subjects Participants
Recovery time 23% shortened Recovery Promotion
6 months Follow-up Period

Postoperative Korean medicine inpatient treatment is effective in shortening recovery time and promoting functional recovery.

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Integrated Effects of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Postoperative Convalescence Patients: A Cohort Study

Park GY, Song YK, Lee EJ, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2023)
95 subjects Participants
Recovery time 23% shortened Recovery Promotion
6 months Follow-up Period

Summary

Recovery progress was tracked for 6 months in 95 patients transferred to Korean medicine hospitals after orthopedic surgery. The patient group receiving combined acupuncture, herbal medicine, and chuna treatment showed faster pain reduction and joint range of motion recovery.

Key Conclusion

Postoperative Korean medicine inpatient treatment is effective in shortening recovery time and promoting functional recovery.

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Effect of Single-Room Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment Environment on Patient Satisfaction and Treatment Compliance

Cho YK, Lee HJ, Park JM, et al.

Patient Preference and Adherence (2024)

250 subjects Participants
Satisfaction 92.3% Single Room Satisfaction
Compliance 18% improvement Treatment Compliance Improvement

The single-room hospitalization environment was confirmed as an important factor for patients' psychological stability and maximizing treatment effects.

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Effect of Single-Room Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment Environment on Patient Satisfaction and Treatment Compliance

Cho YK, Lee HJ, Park JM, et al. Patient Preference and Adherence (2024)
250 subjects Participants
Satisfaction 92.3% Single Room Satisfaction
Compliance 18% improvement Treatment Compliance Improvement

Summary

Two hundred fifty Korean medicine hospital inpatients were divided into single rooms and multi-bed rooms, and patient satisfaction, sleep quality, and treatment compliance were compared. Single-room patients showed significantly higher overall satisfaction and sleep quality, with higher participation in treatment programs.

Key Conclusion

The single-room hospitalization environment was confirmed as an important factor for patients' psychological stability and maximizing treatment effects.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Treatment on Functional Recovery in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim YS, Lim SM, Park SW, et al.

Stroke (2023)

160 subjects Participants
mRS 1.4 points improvement Functional Recovery
8 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment significantly enhances the speed of functional recovery in post-stroke rehabilitation.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Treatment on Functional Recovery in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim YS, Lim SM, Park SW, et al. Stroke (2023)
160 subjects Participants
mRS 1.4 points improvement Functional Recovery
8 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

One hundred sixty post-stroke rehabilitation patients were divided into a Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment group and a standard rehabilitation treatment group and compared for 8 weeks. The Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment group showed significant improvements in Modified Rankin Scale and Barthel Index.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment significantly enhances the speed of functional recovery in post-stroke rehabilitation.

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Meta-Analysis Private Inpatient Room

Anticancer Adjuvant Effects and Immune Modulation Mechanism of Sipjeondaebo-tang: A Meta-Analysis

Lee MS, Shin BC, Ko SG, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

31% Side effect alleviation rate
1,120 patients Total participants

Sipjeondaebo-tang is an effective adjuvant therapy for alleviating side effects of anticancer treatment and reinforcing immune function.

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Anticancer Adjuvant Effects and Immune Modulation Mechanism of Sipjeondaebo-tang: A Meta-Analysis

Lee MS, Shin BC, Ko SG, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
31% Side effect alleviation rate
1,120 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating anticancer adjuvant effects and immune modulation mechanism of Sipjeondaebo-tang. Analysis of 16 clinical studies showed significant immune cell count increases and reduced anticancer treatment side effects in the Sipjeondaebo-tang combination group.

Key Conclusion

Sipjeondaebo-tang is an effective adjuvant therapy for alleviating side effects of anticancer treatment and reinforcing immune function.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Impact of Korean Medicine Tonifying Treatment on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Shin BC, Ko SG, Lee MS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

45% Quality of life improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Korean medicine tonifying treatment contributes to quality of life improvement and overall health status improvement in cancer patients.

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Impact of Korean Medicine Tonifying Treatment on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Shin BC, Ko SG, Lee MS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
45% Quality of life improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Summary

A cohort study performing Korean medicine tonifying treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) for 6 months and tracking quality of life in 80 patients visiting Korean medicine clinics for tonification after cancer treatment. EORTC QLQ-C30 scores significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine tonifying treatment contributes to quality of life improvement and overall health status improvement in cancer patients.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Integrated Care on Patient Satisfaction and Recovery Speed in Inpatients

Kwon SH, Choi IH, Yoo HJ, et al.

Healthcare (2023)

94% Patient Satisfaction
42% Quality of Life Improvement
186 subjects Study Participants

Korean medicine integrated inpatient care significantly improves quality of life along with high patient satisfaction.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Integrated Care on Patient Satisfaction and Recovery Speed in Inpatients

Kwon SH, Choi IH, Yoo HJ, et al. Healthcare (2023)
94% Patient Satisfaction
42% Quality of Life Improvement
186 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A pre-post comparison study analyzing the effects of personalized integrated care (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, physical therapy, lifestyle management) in 186 Korean medicine inpatients. Patient satisfaction was very high at 94%, with EQ-5D (health-related quality of life) improving by an average of 42% from pre-admission.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine integrated inpatient care significantly improves quality of life along with high patient satisfaction.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Comparison of Treatment Effects of Korean Medicine and Western Medicine Inpatient Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cohort Study

Lee NR, Hwang EH, Kim KW, et al.

Medicine (2022)

57% Disability Index Improvement
8% 3-Month Readmission Rate
432 subjects Study Participants

Korean medicine inpatient treatment shows equivalent or superior effects to Western medicine inpatient treatment in functional recovery and readmission rate reduction for musculoskeletal disorders.

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Comparison of Treatment Effects of Korean Medicine and Western Medicine Inpatient Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cohort Study

Lee NR, Hwang EH, Kim KW, et al. Medicine (2022)
57% Disability Index Improvement
8% 3-Month Readmission Rate
432 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A retrospective cohort study comparing 432 musculoskeletal disorder inpatients (216 Korean medicine, 216 Western medicine) through matching. At discharge, ODI (disability index) improvement was 57% in the Korean medicine group, significantly higher than the Western medicine group (48%). Three-month post-discharge readmission rate was also 8% in the Korean medicine group, lower than the Western medicine group (14%).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment shows equivalent or superior effects to Western medicine inpatient treatment in functional recovery and readmission rate reduction for musculoskeletal disorders.

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Acute Low Back Pain Recovery Acceleration Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin BC, Ha CH, Song YS, et al.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2023)

62% Day 3 Pain Reduction
2.3 days Length of Stay Reduction
78 subjects Study Participants

Korean medicine combined inpatient treatment is effective in early pain relief and shortened length of stay for acute low back pain.

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Acute Low Back Pain Recovery Acceleration Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin BC, Ha CH, Song YS, et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2023)
62% Day 3 Pain Reduction
2.3 days Length of Stay Reduction
78 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combined inpatient treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, pharmacopuncture) with conventional inpatient treatment in 78 acute low back pain inpatients. The Korean medicine group showed a 62% reduction in NRS pain scores by day 3 of admission, significantly different from the conventional group (38%). Average length of stay was also shortened by 2.3 days.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined inpatient treatment is effective in early pain relief and shortened length of stay for acute low back pain.

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