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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 33 papers

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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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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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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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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

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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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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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of an Integrated Korean Medicine Program for Worker Rehabilitation After Industrial Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung MY, Kim SG, Lee JH, et al.

Work (2023)

53% Disability Score Improvement
28% Grip Strength Increase
76% Return-to-Work Success Rate

An integrated Korean medicine rehabilitation program is effective for functional recovery and return-to-work in industrial accident workers.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of an Integrated Korean Medicine Program for Worker Rehabilitation After Industrial Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung MY, Kim SG, Lee JH, et al. Work (2023)
53% Disability Score Improvement
28% Grip Strength Increase
76% Return-to-Work Success Rate

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administering an integrated Korean medicine rehabilitation program (acupuncture, chuna, herbal medicine, exercise therapy) for 12 weeks to 68 workers in the rehabilitation phase after industrial accidents. DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score) improved 53%, with grip strength increasing by an average of 28%. Return-to-work success rate after program completion reached 76%.

Key Conclusion

An integrated Korean medicine rehabilitation program is effective for functional recovery and return-to-work in industrial accident workers.

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Systematic Review Workers' Compensation

Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in Industrial Accident Patients: A Systematic Review

Qaseem A, Wilt TJ, McLean RM, et al.

Annals of Internal Medicine (2022)

35% Additional Pain Reduction
42% Analgesic Use Reduction
13 studies Studies Analyzed

Acupuncture is an effective adjunctive treatment for chronic pain management and reducing analgesic dependence in industrial accident patients.

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Systematic Review Workers' Compensation

Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in Industrial Accident Patients: A Systematic Review

Qaseem A, Wilt TJ, McLean RM, et al. Annals of Internal Medicine (2022)
35% Additional Pain Reduction
42% Analgesic Use Reduction
13 studies Studies Analyzed

Summary

A systematic review of 13 randomized controlled trials (total 1,124 subjects) evaluating the acupuncture effect for chronic pain caused by industrial accidents. The acupuncture group showed an additional average 35% reduction in pain scores, with a 42% decrease in analgesic use. Significant improvements were also confirmed in occupational function assessment.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is an effective adjunctive treatment for chronic pain management and reducing analgesic dependence in industrial accident patients.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hwang MS, Heo KH, Cho HW, et al.

Journal of Occupational Health (2023)

59% Pain Reduction
82% Return-to-Work Rate
104 subjects Study Participants

Korean medicine combined treatment is effective for pain relief and return-to-work in occupational musculoskeletal disorders.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hwang MS, Heo KH, Cho HW, et al. Journal of Occupational Health (2023)
59% Pain Reduction
82% Return-to-Work Rate
104 subjects Study Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combined treatment (acupuncture, chuna, herbal medicine) with conventional physical therapy for 10 weeks in 104 patients with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). The Korean medicine group showed a 59% reduction in VAS pain scores, significantly different from the physical therapy group (37%). Return-to-work rate was also higher in the Korean medicine group at 82% versus the physical therapy group (64%).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is effective for pain relief and return-to-work in occupational musculoskeletal disorders.

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