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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Exploratory Study on Korean Medicine Treatment for Occupational Hearing Loss as an Occupational Disease

Lee SH, Jeon EJ, Song YJ, et al.

Audiology and Neuro-Otology (2024)

25 subjects Participants
High-frequency hearing improvement Hearing Changes
Speech discrimination 12% improvement Functional Improvement

Korean medicine treatment shows exploratory effects for adjunctive management of occupational hearing loss, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Exploratory Study on Korean Medicine Treatment for Occupational Hearing Loss as an Occupational Disease

Lee SH, Jeon EJ, Song YJ, et al. Audiology and Neuro-Otology (2024)
25 subjects Participants
High-frequency hearing improvement Hearing Changes
Speech discrimination 12% improvement Functional Improvement

Summary

Auricular acupuncture, acupoint acupuncture, and herbal medicine were administered for 12 weeks to 25 workers with industrial accident-recognized noise-induced hearing loss, and pure tone audiometry and speech discrimination were measured. Improvements in hearing thresholds were observed in some frequency ranges.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment shows exploratory effects for adjunctive management of occupational hearing loss, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Cross-Sectional Study on the Relationship Between Pain Catastrophizing and Korean Medicine Treatment Effect in Industrial Accident Workers

Yun MH, Park JW, Cho YJ, et al.

Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2023)

280 subjects Participants
Effective regardless of PCS Broad Effect
p=0.032 Statistical Significance

Korean medicine combined treatment is effective for industrial accident musculoskeletal disorders regardless of pain catastrophizing level.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Cross-Sectional Study on the Relationship Between Pain Catastrophizing and Korean Medicine Treatment Effect in Industrial Accident Workers

Yun MH, Park JW, Cho YJ, et al. Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2023)
280 subjects Participants
Effective regardless of PCS Broad Effect
p=0.032 Statistical Significance

Summary

The relationship between pain catastrophizing levels (PCS) and Korean medicine treatment responsiveness was investigated in 280 workers with musculoskeletal disorders under industrial accident treatment. Significant improvements were observed after Korean medicine combined treatment even in the high pain catastrophizing group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is effective for industrial accident musculoskeletal disorders regardless of pain catastrophizing level.

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Narrative Review Workers' Compensation

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Industrial Accidents: Status, Challenges, and Development Directions

Choi TY, Ang L, Leem J, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2022)

58 sources Analyzed Literature
4 domain analysis Review Scope
Institutional improvement recommendation Policy Proposal

Industrial accident Korean medicine treatment is an effective complementary medicine approach, but institutional reform and additional research are needed.

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Narrative Review Workers' Compensation

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Industrial Accidents: Status, Challenges, and Development Directions

Choi TY, Ang L, Leem J, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2022)
58 sources Analyzed Literature
4 domain analysis Review Scope
Institutional improvement recommendation Policy Proposal

Summary

The current status of Korean medicine treatment for industrial accidents was narratively reviewed through domestic and international literature. Strengths of Korean medicine industrial accident treatment, institutional challenges, and research directions for expanding the evidence base were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Industrial accident Korean medicine treatment is an effective complementary medicine approach, but institutional reform and additional research are needed.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Case Report on Korean Medicine Detoxification Treatment for Occupational Diseases from Chemical Exposure

Oh HW, Kim SJ, Lee GM, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2024)

8 cases Number of Cases
Liver function normalization Liver Protection
Skin symptoms 67% improvement Skin Recovery

Korean medicine detoxification treatment can be utilized for adjunctive management of occupational diseases from chemical exposure.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Case Report on Korean Medicine Detoxification Treatment for Occupational Diseases from Chemical Exposure

Oh HW, Kim SJ, Lee GM, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2024)
8 cases Number of Cases
Liver function normalization Liver Protection
Skin symptoms 67% improvement Skin Recovery

Summary

Korean medicine detoxification treatment (herbal medicine, moxibustion, pharmacopuncture) was administered to 8 workers with hepatotoxicity and skin disorders caused by occupational chemical exposure. Improvements in liver function indicators and skin symptoms were observed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine detoxification treatment can be utilized for adjunctive management of occupational diseases from chemical exposure.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment on Chronic Shoulder Pain in Industrial Accident Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon EH, Kim KS, Lee JH, et al.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2023)

90 subjects Participants
SPADI 47% reduction Shoulder Function Improvement
Night pain 58% reduction Pain Relief

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment is a safe and effective treatment for chronic shoulder pain in industrial accident patients.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment on Chronic Shoulder Pain in Industrial Accident Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoon EH, Kim KS, Lee JH, et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2023)
90 subjects Participants
SPADI 47% reduction Shoulder Function Improvement
Night pain 58% reduction Pain Relief

Summary

Ninety workers with chronic shoulder pain due to industrial accidents were divided into bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment and saline injection control groups for 8 weeks of treatment. SPADI scores and night pain decreased significantly in the bee venom pharmacopuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment is a safe and effective treatment for chronic shoulder pain in industrial accident patients.

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Meta-Analysis Workers' Compensation

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Treatment for Workers with Occupational Back Disorders

Hwang EH, Kim TH, Kim KH, et al.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)

21 RCTs Included RCTs
1,876 subjects Total Participants
VAS MD -2.1 Pain Effect Size

Chuna treatment can be utilized as an evidence-based treatment method for occupational back disorders.

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Meta-Analysis Workers' Compensation

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Treatment for Workers with Occupational Back Disorders

Hwang EH, Kim TH, Kim KH, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)
21 RCTs Included RCTs
1,876 subjects Total Participants
VAS MD -2.1 Pain Effect Size

Summary

A meta-analysis of 21 RCTs analyzing the effect of chuna treatment for occupational back disorders. Significant effects were confirmed in pain (VAS), functional disability (ODI), and return-to-work rate.

Key Conclusion

Chuna treatment can be utilized as an evidence-based treatment method for occupational back disorders.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Impact of Depression Comorbidity on Korean Medicine Treatment Outcomes in Industrial Accident Patients: A Prospective Study

Jung IC, Lee SH, Son JW, et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders (2023)

160 subjects Participants
Depression comorbidity 40% Comorbidity Rate
Difference reduced with herbal combination Integrated Treatment Effect

Depression comorbidity in industrial accident patients negatively affects treatment outcomes but can be overcome with an integrated Korean medicine approach.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Impact of Depression Comorbidity on Korean Medicine Treatment Outcomes in Industrial Accident Patients: A Prospective Study

Jung IC, Lee SH, Son JW, et al. Journal of Affective Disorders (2023)
160 subjects Participants
Depression comorbidity 40% Comorbidity Rate
Difference reduced with herbal combination Integrated Treatment Effect

Summary

Korean medicine treatment outcomes were prospectively compared between patients with and without depression among 160 industrial accident musculoskeletal disorder patients. Pain improvement was slower in the depression comorbid group, but differences decreased with combined herbal medicine.

Key Conclusion

Depression comorbidity in industrial accident patients negatively affects treatment outcomes but can be overcome with an integrated Korean medicine approach.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Self-Management Program for Low Back Pain Prevention in Heavy Lifting Workers

Kim MH, Park SW, Lee KS, et al.

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2024)

200 subjects Participants
Low back pain incidence 41% reduction Preventive Effect
6 months Follow-up Period

The Korean medicine self-management program is effective for preventing occupational low back pain in heavy lifting workers.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Self-Management Program for Low Back Pain Prevention in Heavy Lifting Workers

Kim MH, Park SW, Lee KS, et al. Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2024)
200 subjects Participants
Low back pain incidence 41% reduction Preventive Effect
6 months Follow-up Period

Summary

A self-management program including auricular acupuncture, self-moxibustion, and Korean medicine exercise methods was provided to 200 heavy lifting workers, and low back pain incidence was tracked for 6 months. Low back pain incidence was significantly reduced in the program participation group.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine self-management program is effective for preventing occupational low back pain in heavy lifting workers.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Industrial Accident Workers

Min BW, Seo JC, Cho SJ, et al.

Pain Medicine (2022)

6 cases Number of Cases
Pain 45% reduction Pain Improvement
ROM 38% increase Functional Recovery

Korean medicine combined treatment has potential as an adjunctive option for symptom management in industrial accident CRPS patients.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Industrial Accident Workers

Min BW, Seo JC, Cho SJ, et al. Pain Medicine (2022)
6 cases Number of Cases
Pain 45% reduction Pain Improvement
ROM 38% increase Functional Recovery

Summary

Korean medicine combined treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) was administered for 16 weeks to 6 industrial accident patients diagnosed with CRPS Type I. Pain, edema, skin color changes, and ROM improved overall.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment has potential as an adjunctive option for symptom management in industrial accident CRPS patients.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Survey on Korean Medicine Treatment Utilization and Satisfaction Among Workers with Recognized Occupational Diseases

Sung SH, Yoon JH, Kim JW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

500 subjects Survey Subjects
Utilization rate 34.2% Korean Medicine Treatment Use
Satisfaction 85.7% Treatment Satisfaction

Improved accessibility and awareness are needed to expand Korean medicine treatment utilization among industrial accident workers.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Survey on Korean Medicine Treatment Utilization and Satisfaction Among Workers with Recognized Occupational Diseases

Sung SH, Yoon JH, Kim JW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
500 subjects Survey Subjects
Utilization rate 34.2% Korean Medicine Treatment Use
Satisfaction 85.7% Treatment Satisfaction

Summary

A questionnaire survey was conducted with 500 workers recognized for industrial accident occupational diseases regarding Korean medicine treatment experience, utilization patterns, and satisfaction. The Korean medicine treatment utilization rate was 34.2%, and user satisfaction was high at 85.7%.

Key Conclusion

Improved accessibility and awareness are needed to expand Korean medicine treatment utilization among industrial accident workers.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration on Bone Union Promotion in Industrial Accident Fracture Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang WC, Lee KH, Park JH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

80 subjects Participants
Bone union 2.3 weeks shortened Bone Union Promotion
12 weeks Observation Period

Modified Jeopgol-tang herbal medicine is an effective adjunctive treatment for promoting bone union in industrial accident fractures.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration on Bone Union Promotion in Industrial Accident Fracture Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang WC, Lee KH, Park JH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
80 subjects Participants
Bone union 2.3 weeks shortened Bone Union Promotion
12 weeks Observation Period

Summary

Eighty industrial accident fracture patients were divided into herbal medicine (modified Jeopgol-tang) administration and placebo groups, and bone union speed was compared for 12 weeks. Radiographic bone union time was significantly shortened in the herbal medicine group.

Key Conclusion

Modified Jeopgol-tang herbal medicine is an effective adjunctive treatment for promoting bone union in industrial accident fractures.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Pulmonary Function Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Respiratory Rehabilitation in Occupational Pneumoconiosis Patients

Song JH, Kim MK, Lee BH, et al.

Respiratory Medicine (2023)

35 subjects Participants
FVC 7.2% improvement Pulmonary Function Improvement
6MWD 48m increase Exercise Tolerance Improvement

Korean medicine respiratory rehabilitation can contribute to maintaining pulmonary function and alleviating respiratory symptoms in pneumoconiosis patients.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Pulmonary Function Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Respiratory Rehabilitation in Occupational Pneumoconiosis Patients

Song JH, Kim MK, Lee BH, et al. Respiratory Medicine (2023)
35 subjects Participants
FVC 7.2% improvement Pulmonary Function Improvement
6MWD 48m increase Exercise Tolerance Improvement

Summary

Herbal medicine, respiratory acupuncture, and Korean medicine pulmonary rehabilitation exercises were administered for 12 weeks to 35 patients with industrial accident-recognized pneumoconiosis. FVC and 6-minute walking distance improved, and subjective dyspnea symptoms decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine respiratory rehabilitation can contribute to maintaining pulmonary function and alleviating respiratory symptoms in pneumoconiosis patients.

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