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

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Return-to-Work Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Industrial Accident Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim KH, Shin BC, Lee MS, et al.

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2023)

140 subjects Participants
Return-to-work 78.6% Return Rate
12 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective treatment method for promoting return-to-work in industrial accident musculoskeletal disorders.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Return-to-Work Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Industrial Accident Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim KH, Shin BC, Lee MS, et al. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2023)
140 subjects Participants
Return-to-work 78.6% Return Rate
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

One hundred forty workers with musculoskeletal disorders from industrial accidents were divided into a Korean medicine combined treatment group (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna) and a standard rehabilitation treatment group and compared for 12 weeks. The Korean medicine combined treatment group showed significantly higher return-to-work rates.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective treatment method for promoting return-to-work in industrial accident musculoskeletal disorders.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Cohort Study on the Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Workers with Industrial Accident Lumbar Disorders

Lee JH, Kim JS, Park SJ, et al.

Spine (2024)

200 subjects Participants
NRS 4.1 points reduction Pain Reduction
Return time 3.2 weeks shortened Return Promotion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment contributes to pain management and early return-to-work in workers with industrial accident lumbar disorders.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Cohort Study on the Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Workers with Industrial Accident Lumbar Disorders

Lee JH, Kim JS, Park SJ, et al. Spine (2024)
200 subjects Participants
NRS 4.1 points reduction Pain Reduction
Return time 3.2 weeks shortened Return Promotion

Summary

Treatment outcomes were tracked for 6 months in 200 workers hospitalized at Korean medicine hospitals for lumbar disorders (lumbar disc herniation, lumbar sprain) due to industrial accidents. NRS pain scores, ODI, and return-to-work timing were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment contributes to pain management and early return-to-work in workers with industrial accident lumbar disorders.

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Systematic Review Workers' Compensation

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain as Occupational Disease

Cho HJ, Lee JH, Hwang EH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

24 studies Included Studies
2,187 subjects Total Participants
Pain 48% reduction Overall Effect

Korean medicine treatment possesses multifaceted improvement effects for occupational chronic musculoskeletal pain.

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Systematic Review Workers' Compensation

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain as Occupational Disease

Cho HJ, Lee JH, Hwang EH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
24 studies Included Studies
2,187 subjects Total Participants
Pain 48% reduction Overall Effect

Summary

A systematic analysis of 24 studies investigating the effect of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, cupping) for work-related chronic musculoskeletal pain. Significant improvements were confirmed in pain, functional disability, and quality of life.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment possesses multifaceted improvement effects for occupational chronic musculoskeletal pain.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Effect of Postoperative Korean Medicine Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery and Medical Costs in Industrial Accident Patients

Park JY, Lee MH, Kim NH, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)

170 subjects Analyzed
Functional recovery 28% faster Recovery Promotion
Medical costs 15% reduction Cost Efficiency

Postoperative Korean medicine rehabilitation simultaneously contributes to promoting functional recovery and reducing medical costs after industrial accidents.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Effect of Postoperative Korean Medicine Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery and Medical Costs in Industrial Accident Patients

Park JY, Lee MH, Kim NH, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)
170 subjects Analyzed
Functional recovery 28% faster Recovery Promotion
Medical costs 15% reduction Cost Efficiency

Summary

Functional recovery and medical costs were compared between 85 patients receiving Korean medicine rehabilitation after industrial accident surgery and 85 patients receiving only standard rehabilitation. The Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed faster functional recovery and reduced total medical costs.

Key Conclusion

Postoperative Korean medicine rehabilitation simultaneously contributes to promoting functional recovery and reducing medical costs after industrial accidents.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Acupuncture for Occupational Low Back Pain in Construction Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin JS, Ha IH, Lee J, et al.

Pain (2023)

120 subjects Participants
VAS 52% reduction Pain Improvement
No adverse events Safety

Acupuncture shows equivalent efficacy to NSAIDs with fewer side effects for occupational low back pain in construction workers.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Acupuncture for Occupational Low Back Pain in Construction Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shin JS, Ha IH, Lee J, et al. Pain (2023)
120 subjects Participants
VAS 52% reduction Pain Improvement
No adverse events Safety

Summary

One hundred twenty construction workers with occupational low back pain were divided into an acupuncture group and an NSAIDs control group and treated for 6 weeks. The acupuncture group showed superior pain reduction and lumbar function recovery, with no analgesic side effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture shows equivalent efficacy to NSAIDs with fewer side effects for occupational low back pain in construction workers.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Industrial Accident Korean Medicine Treatment: A Health Insurance Claims Data-Based Study

Lee SG, Jang BH, Kim YK, et al.

Value in Health Regional Issues (2024)

10,000 subjects Analyzed
Medical costs 12% reduction Cost Reduction
Recuperation period shortened Economic Effect

Industrial accident Korean medicine treatment is a cost-effective treatment method that can positively impact industrial accident insurance finances.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Industrial Accident Korean Medicine Treatment: A Health Insurance Claims Data-Based Study

Lee SG, Jang BH, Kim YK, et al. Value in Health Regional Issues (2024)
10,000 subjects Analyzed
Medical costs 12% reduction Cost Reduction
Recuperation period shortened Economic Effect

Summary

Five thousand workers receiving Korean medicine treatment and 5,000 workers receiving only Western medicine treatment from health insurance industrial accident claims data were compared through propensity score matching. The Korean medicine treatment group had 12% lower total industrial accident medical costs and shortened recuperation periods.

Key Conclusion

Industrial accident Korean medicine treatment is a cost-effective treatment method that can positively impact industrial accident insurance finances.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Work-Related Cervical Injury

Moon SK, Cho KH, Jung WS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

70 subjects Participants
NDI 45% reduction Functional Disability Improvement
ROM 32% increase Range of Motion Improvement

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective non-surgical management method for work-related cervical injuries.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Work-Related Cervical Injury

Moon SK, Cho KH, Jung WS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
70 subjects Participants
NDI 45% reduction Functional Disability Improvement
ROM 32% increase Range of Motion Improvement

Summary

Korean medicine combined treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna, herbal medicine) was administered for 8 weeks to 70 workers with work-related cervical injuries (cervical sprain, disc herniation). NDI, VAS, and cervical ROM significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective non-surgical management method for work-related cervical injuries.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Mind-Body Treatment for Psychological Trauma in Industrial Accident Workers: A Pilot Study

Chung SY, Park JH, Kim JH, et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress (2024)

30 subjects Participants
PCL-5 38% reduction PTSD Symptom Improvement
Anxiety 42% reduction Psychological Improvement

Korean medicine mind-body treatment can be effectively utilized as complementary management for psychological trauma after industrial accidents.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Mind-Body Treatment for Psychological Trauma in Industrial Accident Workers: A Pilot Study

Chung SY, Park JH, Kim JH, et al. Journal of Traumatic Stress (2024)
30 subjects Participants
PCL-5 38% reduction PTSD Symptom Improvement
Anxiety 42% reduction Psychological Improvement

Summary

Korean medicine mind-body treatment (auricular acupuncture, emotional acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation) was administered for 12 weeks to 30 workers complaining of PTSD symptoms after industrial accidents. PCL-5 scores, anxiety, and depression scales significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine mind-body treatment can be effectively utilized as complementary management for psychological trauma after industrial accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Workers' Compensation

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kwon CY, Lee B, Kim M, et al.

Journal of Occupational Health (2023)

17 RCTs Included Studies
1,342 subjects Total Participants
Symptom improvement OR 2.38 Effect Size

Korean medicine treatment is effective for conservative treatment of occupational carpal tunnel syndrome and can delay or replace surgery.

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Meta-Analysis Workers' Compensation

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kwon CY, Lee B, Kim M, et al. Journal of Occupational Health (2023)
17 RCTs Included Studies
1,342 subjects Total Participants
Symptom improvement OR 2.38 Effect Size

Summary

A meta-analysis of 17 RCTs analyzing the effect of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) for occupational carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptom severity scores and nerve conduction velocity significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for conservative treatment of occupational carpal tunnel syndrome and can delay or replace surgery.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Role of Pharmacopuncture Therapy in Chronic Pain Management of Industrial Accident Patients: A Case Series Report

Yook TH, Song BY, Kim JH, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2022)

16 cases Number of Cases
NRS 3.4 points reduction Pain Reduction
ADL 35% improvement Functional Improvement

Pharmacopuncture therapy is an effective treatment modality for pain management and improvement of daily living function in industrial accident patients with chronic pain.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Role of Pharmacopuncture Therapy in Chronic Pain Management of Industrial Accident Patients: A Case Series Report

Yook TH, Song BY, Kim JH, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2022)
16 cases Number of Cases
NRS 3.4 points reduction Pain Reduction
ADL 35% improvement Functional Improvement

Summary

Bee venom pharmacopuncture and wild ginseng pharmacopuncture were administered for 8 weeks to 16 patients with chronic pain due to industrial accidents, and changes in pain and function were observed. NRS pain scores decreased by an average of 3.4 points, and ADL performance improved.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture therapy is an effective treatment modality for pain management and improvement of daily living function in industrial accident patients with chronic pain.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment on Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders in Manufacturing Workers

Ha IH, Lee JH, Kim MR, et al.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2024)

95 subjects Participants
DASH 42% improvement Upper Limb Function Recovery
Grip strength 22% increase Muscle Strength Improvement

Korean medicine treatment is effective for managing upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in manufacturing workers and contributes to occupational functional recovery.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment on Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders in Manufacturing Workers

Ha IH, Lee JH, Kim MR, et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2024)
95 subjects Participants
DASH 42% improvement Upper Limb Function Recovery
Grip strength 22% increase Muscle Strength Improvement

Summary

Ninety-five manufacturing workers with upper limb musculoskeletal disorders (shoulder, elbow, wrist) received Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, exercise therapy) for 8 weeks, and DASH scores and grip strength were measured.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for managing upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in manufacturing workers and contributes to occupational functional recovery.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Relationship Between Participation in Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program and Return to Work in Industrial Accident Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study

Kim JI, Choi JY, Kim EJ, et al.

Safety and Health at Work (2023)

350 subjects Participants
Original workplace return 72.3% Return Rate
12 months Follow-up Period

Participation in Korean medicine rehabilitation programs has a positive impact on return to original workplace in industrial accident workers.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Relationship Between Participation in Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program and Return to Work in Industrial Accident Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study

Kim JI, Choi JY, Kim EJ, et al. Safety and Health at Work (2023)
350 subjects Participants
Original workplace return 72.3% Return Rate
12 months Follow-up Period

Summary

Three hundred fifty industrial accident-approved workers were divided into Korean medicine rehabilitation program participation and non-participation groups, and return-to-work outcomes were tracked for 12 months. The original workplace return rate was significantly higher in the Korean medicine rehabilitation participation group.

Key Conclusion

Participation in Korean medicine rehabilitation programs has a positive impact on return to original workplace in industrial accident workers.

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