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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 Herbal Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients

Jung WS, Moon SK, Ko CN, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

73% Quality of life improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Personalized herbal medicine treatment showed significant effects on pain relief and quality of life improvement in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients

Jung WS, Moon SK, Ko CN, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
73% Quality of life improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Summary

Personalized herbal medicine treatment was performed for 6 weeks in 60 patients presenting with post-traffic accident sequelae, with pre-post results compared. Significant improvements were confirmed in various evaluation indicators including NRS, NDI, and SF-36.

Key Conclusion

Personalized herbal medicine treatment showed significant effects on pain relief and quality of life improvement in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Cohort Study of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Cervical Pain After Traffic Accidents

Cho HJ, Kim YI, Lim SM, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

85% Symptom improvement rate
150 patients Participants

Electroacupuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment with early intervention for cervical pain after traffic accidents.

Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Cohort Study of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Cervical Pain After Traffic Accidents

Cho HJ, Kim YI, Lim SM, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
85% Symptom improvement rate
150 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study performing electroacupuncture in 150 patients complaining of cervical pain after traffic accidents. Twelve-week follow-up observation showed significant pain reduction from week 4 of treatment.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment with early intervention for cervical pain after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Whiplash Injury Sequelae

Park MJ, Shin BC, Song MY, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

76% Functional recovery rate
890 patients Total participants

Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for improving pain and functional disability of whiplash injury sequelae, with moderate evidence level.

Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Whiplash Injury Sequelae

Park MJ, Shin BC, Song MY, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
76% Functional recovery rate
890 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of Korean medicine combination therapy in patients with whiplash injury sequelae. Analysis of 12 RCTs showed significant effects on pain and functional disability improvement in the Korean medicine combination therapy group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for improving pain and functional disability of whiplash injury sequelae, with moderate evidence level.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Chuna Therapy and General Physiotherapy for Lumbar Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Lee JH, Choi YS, Hwang DS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

78% VAS improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Chuna therapy is an effective alternative treatment method to general physiotherapy for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Chuna Therapy and General Physiotherapy for Lumbar Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Lee JH, Choi YS, Hwang DS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
78% VAS improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with lumbar sprain due to traffic accidents were randomly assigned to Chuna therapy or physiotherapy groups, and treatment effects were compared over 8 weeks. The Chuna therapy group showed statistically significant superior results in major evaluation indicators including VAS and ODI.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective alternative treatment method to general physiotherapy for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

82% Pain improvement rate
1,240 patients Total participants

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment shows significant effects on pain relief in patients with cervical sprain after traffic accidents, with greater effects when combined with standard treatment.

Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
82% Pain improvement rate
1,240 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating effects of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in cervical sprain patients after traffic accidents. A total of 18 RCTs were analyzed, with significant pain reduction confirmed in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment shows significant effects on pain relief in patients with cervical sprain after traffic accidents, with greater effects when combined with standard treatment.

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for PTSD Symptoms After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim AR, Choi JY, Park HJ, et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)

47% PTSD symptom reduction
39% Accompanying pain improvement
51% Sleep quality improvement

Korean medicine treatment enables an integrative approach simultaneously improving PTSD symptoms, accompanying pain, and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents.

Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for PTSD Symptoms After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim AR, Choi JY, Park HJ, et al. Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)
47% PTSD symptom reduction
39% Accompanying pain improvement
51% Sleep quality improvement

Summary

A pre-post comparison study with combined acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment for 12 weeks in 52 patients with PTSD symptoms after traffic accidents. PCL-5 (PTSD checklist) scores decreased by an average of 47%, with accompanying pain scores also improving by 39%. Sleep quality (PSQI) improved by 51%, contributing to emotional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment enables an integrative approach simultaneously improving PTSD symptoms, accompanying pain, and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yuan QL, Wang P, Liu L, et al.

BMJ Open (2022)

42% Additional pain reduction
38% Functional recovery improvement
21 studies Analyzed studies

Acupuncture shows significant effects on short-term and intermediate-term treatment of musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents.

Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yuan QL, Wang P, Liu L, et al. BMJ Open (2022)
42% Additional pain reduction
38% Functional recovery improvement
21 studies Analyzed studies

Summary

Twenty-one RCTs (total 1,876 patients) evaluating acupuncture effects on musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed an average 42% additional pain score reduction and 38% higher functional recovery scores compared to controls. Effects were maintained at 3 months post-treatment.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture shows significant effects on short-term and intermediate-term treatment of musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JM, Shin AS, Lee SH, et al.

Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders (2023)

64% Neck disability improvement
73% Headache frequency reduction
8 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine combination therapy significantly improves neck pain, disability, and accompanying headache from traffic accident whiplash injuries.

RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JM, Shin AS, Lee SH, et al. Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders (2023)
64% Neck disability improvement
73% Headache frequency reduction
8 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination therapy (acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) versus general physiotherapy in 86 patients with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) over 8 weeks. The Korean medicine group showed 64% improvement in NDI (Neck Disability Index), significantly different from physiotherapy group (41%). Headache frequency also decreased by 73%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy significantly improves neck pain, disability, and accompanying headache from traffic accident whiplash injuries.