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Research Papers

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

Research Papers
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Total 44 papers

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Cupping Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae

Yang CS, Kwon SJ, Park HJ, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

69% Muscle stiffness improvement rate
55 patients Participants

Cupping treatment is an effective adjunctive treatment for muscle stiffness and pain relief after traffic accidents.

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Cupping Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae

Yang CS, Kwon SJ, Park HJ, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
69% Muscle stiffness improvement rate
55 patients Participants

Summary

Wet cupping treatment was performed for 4 weeks in 55 patients complaining of muscle stiffness from post-traffic accident sequelae, with pre-post comparison. Muscle tension and pain significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Cupping treatment is an effective adjunctive treatment for muscle stiffness and pain relief after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Lumbar Pain After Traffic Accidents

Shin JS, Lee JH, Kim MH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

81% Pain reduction rate
720 patients Total participants

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment shows synergistic effects for lumbar pain after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Lumbar Pain After Traffic Accidents

Shin JS, Lee JH, Kim MH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
81% Pain reduction rate
720 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for lumbar pain after traffic accidents. Analysis of 10 RCTs showed combination treatment was significantly more effective than monotherapy in pain reduction and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment shows synergistic effects for lumbar pain after traffic accidents.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupotomy Treatment for Cervical Movement Limitation After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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

Spine (2023)

34% ROM improvement rate
90 patients Participants

Acupotomy treatment is more effective than general acupuncture for rapid recovery of cervical movement limitation after traffic accidents.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupotomy Treatment for Cervical Movement Limitation After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ha IH, Lee JH, Kim MR, et al. Spine (2023)
34% ROM improvement rate
90 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupotomy and general acupuncture in 90 patients with cervical movement limitation after traffic accidents. The acupotomy treatment group showed significantly greater increases in cervical range of motion.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy treatment is more effective than general acupuncture for rapid recovery of cervical movement limitation after traffic accidents.

Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Utilization and Treatment Satisfaction of Traffic Accident Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Woo HS, Ahn YC, Son CG, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

87% Treatment satisfaction
500 patients Participants

Korean medicine treatment satisfaction of traffic accident patients is high, and improved accessibility can contribute to increased utilization rates.

Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Utilization and Treatment Satisfaction of Traffic Accident Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Woo HS, Ahn YC, Son CG, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
87% Treatment satisfaction
500 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional study surveying medical utilization status and satisfaction in 500 patients visiting Korean medicine clinics after traffic accidents. 87% of patients were satisfied with Korean medicine treatment, with high re-use intention rates.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment satisfaction of traffic accident patients is high, and improved accessibility can contribute to increased utilization rates.

Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Approach for Post-Traumatic Stress and Pain After Traffic Accidents

Chung SY, Kim JH, Lyu YS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

75% PTSD symptom improvement rate
3 patients Number of cases

Korean medicine combination approach can be a useful strategy for simultaneous management of post-traumatic stress and pain after traffic accidents.

Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Approach for Post-Traumatic Stress and Pain After Traffic Accidents

Chung SY, Kim JH, Lyu YS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
75% PTSD symptom improvement rate
3 patients Number of cases

Summary

A Korean medicine combination treatment case of 3 patients simultaneously presenting with post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain after traffic accidents. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and psychological stabilization techniques were combined, with improvements observed in both symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination approach can be a useful strategy for simultaneous management of post-traumatic stress and pain after traffic accidents.

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Headache After Whiplash Injury

Oh MS, Kang JW, Lee HJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

61% Headache frequency reduction rate
45 patients Participants

Acupuncture has the effect of significantly reducing frequency and intensity of chronic headache after whiplash injury.

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Headache After Whiplash Injury

Oh MS, Kang JW, Lee HJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
61% Headache frequency reduction rate
45 patients Participants

Summary

Acupuncture was performed for 8 weeks in 45 patients complaining of chronic headache after whiplash injury, and pre-post headache frequency and intensity were compared. Headache frequency decreased from an average of 18 to 7 times per month.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture has the effect of significantly reducing frequency and intensity of chronic headache after whiplash injury.

Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Medical Cost Savings Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Cohort Study

Lim JA, Song HJ, Park SU, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

23% Medical cost savings rate
320 patients Participants

Combined Korean medicine treatment contributed to reducing medical costs while enhancing treatment effects in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Medical Cost Savings Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Cohort Study

Lim JA, Song HJ, Park SU, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
23% Medical cost savings rate
320 patients Participants

Summary

Medical utilization data from 320 patients with post-traffic accident sequelae were analyzed to compare medical costs between Korean medicine combination treatment and Western medicine alone groups. Total medical costs were significantly lower in the Korean medicine combination treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Combined Korean medicine treatment contributed to reducing medical costs while enhancing treatment effects in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Multiple Trauma Patients from Traffic Accidents

Kwon OJ, Lee AR, Shin HK, et al.

Pain Medicine (2025)

84% Overall improvement rate
100 patients Participants

Korean medicine combination therapy is an effective treatment strategy for comprehensive recovery in patients with multiple trauma from traffic accidents.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Multiple Trauma Patients from Traffic Accidents

Kwon OJ, Lee AR, Shin HK, et al. Pain Medicine (2025)
84% Overall improvement rate
100 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination therapy with standard treatment in 100 patients with multiple trauma due to traffic accidents. The Korean medicine combination therapy group showed significant improvements in all indicators including pain, function, and quality of life after 12 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy is an effective treatment strategy for comprehensive recovery in patients with multiple trauma from traffic accidents.

Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Therapy for Lumbar Musculoskeletal Injury After Traffic Accidents

Hong JY, Kim TH, Leem JT, et al.

Spine (2024)

79% Functional improvement rate
1,050 patients Total participants

Chuna therapy is an effective evidence-based treatment for pain management and functional recovery of lumbar injuries after traffic accidents.

Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Therapy for Lumbar Musculoskeletal Injury After Traffic Accidents

Hong JY, Kim TH, Leem JT, et al. Spine (2024)
79% Functional improvement rate
1,050 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating effects of Chuna therapy for lumbar musculoskeletal injuries due to traffic accidents. A total of 15 RCTs were analyzed, with significant effects on pain and functional improvement confirmed in the Chuna therapy group.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective evidence-based treatment for pain management and functional recovery of lumbar injuries after traffic accidents.

Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Baek KH, Nam DH, Lee SH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

91% Patient satisfaction
200 patients Participants

Combined pharmacopuncture and acupuncture had positive effects on treatment satisfaction and pain improvement in patients with traffic accident cervical sprain.

Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Baek KH, Nam DH, Lee SH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
91% Patient satisfaction
200 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional analysis of treatment results according to combined pharmacopuncture and acupuncture treatment in 200 patients who visited Korean medicine clinics for cervical sprain after traffic accidents. The combination treatment group showed significantly higher satisfaction than the monotherapy group.

Key Conclusion

Combined pharmacopuncture and acupuncture had positive effects on treatment satisfaction and pain improvement in patients with traffic accident cervical sprain.

Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Approach in Chronic Pain Management After Traffic Accidents

Seo BK, Han CH, Choi JB, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

67% Chronicity prevention rate
32 studies Analyzed papers

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for chronic pain management after traffic accidents, and early intervention is important for preventing chronicity.

Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Approach in Chronic Pain Management After Traffic Accidents

Seo BK, Han CH, Choi JB, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
67% Chronicity prevention rate
32 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

Korean medicine treatment approaches were narratively reviewed for patient groups progressing to chronic pain after traffic accidents. Evidence and application methods of various treatment modalities including acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicine, and cupping were organized.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for chronic pain management after traffic accidents, and early intervention is important for preventing chronicity.

Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation After Traffic Accidents

Yoon EH, Jang JH, Kim KW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

88% Pain reduction rate
5 patients Number of cases

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment can be considered as an effective complementary treatment option for patients with lumbar disc herniation after traffic accidents.

Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation After Traffic Accidents

Yoon EH, Jang JH, Kim KW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
88% Pain reduction rate
5 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case report of bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment in 5 patients with lumbar disc herniation that occurred after traffic accidents. Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment was performed twice weekly for 8 weeks, and pain and radiating pain reduction were observed in all patients.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment can be considered as an effective complementary treatment option for patients with lumbar disc herniation after traffic accidents.