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

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Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents

Kim YH, Park EJ, Choi SY, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

79% Pain improvement rate
680 patients Total participants

Korean medicine treatment is a safe and effective treatment option for pediatric cervical injury after traffic accidents.

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Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents

Kim YH, Park EJ, Choi SY, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
79% Pain improvement rate
680 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating Korean medicine treatment effects for cervical injury in children after traffic accidents. A total of 12 studies were analyzed, with acupuncture and Chuna therapy showing significant effects on pediatric cervical pain relief.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is a safe and effective treatment option for pediatric cervical injury after traffic accidents.

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RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Randomized Controlled Trial of Pediatric Acupuncture for Pediatric Trauma Patients After Traffic Accidents

Lee HJ, Yoon JH, Kim SH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

82% Pain reduction rate
50 patients Participants

Pediatric acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for pain and anxiety management in pediatric patients after traffic accidents.

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RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Randomized Controlled Trial of Pediatric Acupuncture for Pediatric Trauma Patients After Traffic Accidents

Lee HJ, Yoon JH, Kim SH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
82% Pain reduction rate
50 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing pediatric acupuncture and general physiotherapy in 50 pediatric patients with trauma from traffic accidents. The pediatric acupuncture group showed significantly greater reductions in pain and anxiety levels.

Key Conclusion

Pediatric acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for pain and anxiety management in pediatric patients after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric Traffic Accident

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children After Traffic Accidents

Shin HK, Lim SC, Jung WJ, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

71% PTSD symptom improvement rate
520 patients Total participants

Korean medicine intervention is effective for relieving PTSD symptoms in children after traffic accidents, and combination with psychotherapy is recommended.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric Traffic Accident

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children After Traffic Accidents

Shin HK, Lim SC, Jung WJ, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
71% PTSD symptom improvement rate
520 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating effects of Korean medicine intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children after traffic accidents. Analysis of 8 studies showed combined acupuncture and herbal medicine had significant effects on PTSD symptom improvement.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention is effective for relieving PTSD symptoms in children after traffic accidents, and combination with psychotherapy is recommended.

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Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Management of Growth Plate Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents: A Prospective Cohort Study

Baek SH, Cho YJ, Kim MH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

87% Growth plate recovery rate
30 patients Participants

Korean medicine treatment promotes recovery after pediatric growth plate injury and may contribute to long-term growth disorder prevention.

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Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Management of Growth Plate Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents: A Prospective Cohort Study

Baek SH, Cho YJ, Kim MH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
87% Growth plate recovery rate
30 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study combining herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment in 30 pediatric patients with confirmed growth plate injury after traffic accidents. One-year follow-up observation showed positive results in growth plate recovery rate and growth indicators.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment promotes recovery after pediatric growth plate injury and may contribute to long-term growth disorder prevention.

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Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Recovery Course After Korean Medicine Emergency Treatment in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kwon YJ, Lee JB, Park SH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

76% Acute symptom improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Acute-phase Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident patients is effective for rapid symptom relief.

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Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Recovery Course After Korean Medicine Emergency Treatment in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kwon YJ, Lee JB, Park SH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
76% Acute symptom improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Summary

Pre-post comparison of Korean medicine treatment was performed in 40 pediatric patients visiting Korean medicine emergency rooms after traffic accidents. After acute-phase Korean medicine treatment, pain and edema rapidly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Acute-phase Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident patients is effective for rapid symptom relief.

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Case Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Case Report of Chuna Therapy for Pediatric Cervical Injury After Traffic Accidents

Oh SJ, Kim DH, Chung YJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

90% ROM recovery rate
4 patients Number of cases

Pediatric-tailored Chuna therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric cervical injury after traffic accidents.

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Case Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Case Report of Chuna Therapy for Pediatric Cervical Injury After Traffic Accidents

Oh SJ, Kim DH, Chung YJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
90% ROM recovery rate
4 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case report of pediatric-tailored Chuna therapy treatment in 4 pediatric patients with cervical injuries after traffic accidents. Chuna techniques considering pediatric body type and developmental stage were applied, with cervical range of motion improved in all patients.

Key Conclusion

Pediatric-tailored Chuna therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric cervical injury after traffic accidents.

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Narrative Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Current Status and Prospects of Korean Medicine Approach in Pediatric Traffic Accident Sequelae Management: A Narrative Review

Jung MK, Woo HS, Ahn YC, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

N/A Review study
22 studies Analyzed papers

Development of standardized Korean medicine treatment protocols for pediatric traffic accident sequelae is urgent.

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Narrative Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Current Status and Prospects of Korean Medicine Approach in Pediatric Traffic Accident Sequelae Management: A Narrative Review

Jung MK, Woo HS, Ahn YC, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
N/A Review study
22 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

Current status and future research directions of Korean medicine treatment approaches for pediatric traffic accident sequelae were narratively reviewed. The need for developing treatment protocols suited to pediatric characteristics was emphasized.

Key Conclusion

Development of standardized Korean medicine treatment protocols for pediatric traffic accident sequelae is urgent.

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Cross-Sectional Pediatric Traffic Accident

Analysis of Korean Medicine Utilization Characteristics in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Son CG, Han CH, Park MJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

88% Guardian satisfaction
300 patients Participants

Guardian satisfaction with Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident patients is high, and expansion of pediatric specialized Korean medicine treatment is needed.

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Cross-Sectional Pediatric Traffic Accident

Analysis of Korean Medicine Utilization Characteristics in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Son CG, Han CH, Park MJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
88% Guardian satisfaction
300 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing medical utilization characteristics of 300 pediatric patients visiting Korean medicine clinics after traffic accidents. Acupuncture was most utilized, and guardian satisfaction with Korean medicine treatment was high at 88%.

Key Conclusion

Guardian satisfaction with Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident patients is high, and expansion of pediatric specialized Korean medicine treatment is needed.

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RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Lower Back Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents

Hwang MS, Kim AR, Lee JW, et al.

Spine (2023)

80% VAS improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for lower back pain management in pediatric traffic accident patients, with safety in children also confirmed.

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RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Lower Back Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents

Hwang MS, Kim AR, Lee JW, et al. Spine (2023)
80% VAS improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, physiotherapy) and general treatment in 40 pediatric patients complaining of lower back pain after traffic accidents. The Korean medicine combination treatment group showed significantly more improvements in VAS and functional assessment.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for lower back pain management in pediatric traffic accident patients, with safety in children also confirmed.

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Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Anxiety and Sleep Disorders in Children After Traffic Accidents

Choi IH, Lee BH, Kim JI, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

75% Sleep quality improvement rate
480 patients Total participants

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for improving anxiety and sleep disorders in children after traffic accidents, with few side effects.

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Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Anxiety and Sleep Disorders in Children After Traffic Accidents

Choi IH, Lee BH, Kim JI, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
75% Sleep quality improvement rate
480 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating the effect of herbal medicine treatment for anxiety and sleep disorders occurring in children after traffic accidents. A total of 10 studies were analyzed, with Gwibi-tang and Gamisoyo-san series prescriptions showing significant effects.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for improving anxiety and sleep disorders in children after traffic accidents, with few side effects.

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Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Prospective Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Growth Delay in Children After Traffic Accidents

Min BK, Jang JH, Lee SM, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

2.1 cm Additional growth
25 patients Participants

Growth-promoting herbal medicine treatment is effective for preventing growth delay in children after traffic accidents.

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Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Prospective Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Growth Delay in Children After Traffic Accidents

Min BK, Jang JH, Lee SM, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
2.1 cm Additional growth
25 patients Participants

Summary

A cohort study administering growth-promoting herbal medicine for 6 months and tracking growth indicators in 25 pediatric patients with concerns of growth delay after traffic accidents. The herbal medicine group showed significantly increased growth velocity.

Key Conclusion

Growth-promoting herbal medicine treatment is effective for preventing growth delay in children after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Pain Relief Effect of Laser Acupuncture in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Seo JC, Kim EH, Park YC, et al.

Pain Medicine (2022)

73% Pain reduction rate
35 patients Participants

Laser acupuncture is an alternative that can effectively manage pain without needle phobia in pediatric traffic accident patients.

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Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Pain Relief Effect of Laser Acupuncture in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Seo JC, Kim EH, Park YC, et al. Pain Medicine (2022)
73% Pain reduction rate
35 patients Participants

Summary

Non-invasive laser acupuncture treatment was performed for 4 weeks in 35 pediatric traffic accident patients with needle phobia, with pre-post comparison. Pain and anxiety levels significantly decreased, with high treatment compliance.

Key Conclusion

Laser acupuncture is an alternative that can effectively manage pain without needle phobia in pediatric traffic accident patients.

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