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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 33 papers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Functional Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation for Pediatric Cervical Injury: A Cohort Study

Lee SG, Park JH, Kim MJ, et al.

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2023)

91% Cervical ROM recovery
12 weeks Treatment duration
72 patients Study population

Korean medicine rehabilitation promotes functional recovery of pediatric cervical injuries and is a safe treatment for growing patients.

Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Functional Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation for Pediatric Cervical Injury: A Cohort Study

Lee SG, Park JH, Kim MJ, et al. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2023)
91% Cervical ROM recovery
12 weeks Treatment duration
72 patients Study population

Summary

A cohort study comparing 12-week course between Korean medicine rehabilitation and general rehabilitation groups in 72 pediatric patients with mild cervical injuries. The Korean medicine group showed 91% recovery of cervical ROM (range of motion), significantly higher than the general group (78%). Pain-related daily activity limitations also resolved faster in the Korean medicine group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine rehabilitation promotes functional recovery of pediatric cervical injuries and is a safe treatment for growing patients.

Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Effect of Acupuncture for Post-Traumatic Stress Response in Children: A Systematic Review

Yang J, Ganesh R, Bray BC, et al.

Children (2022)

41% Impact scale reduction
8 studies Analyzed studies
486 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is a safe adjunctive treatment for alleviating post-traumatic stress response in children, minimizing medication use.

Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Effect of Acupuncture for Post-Traumatic Stress Response in Children: A Systematic Review

Yang J, Ganesh R, Bray BC, et al. Children (2022)
41% Impact scale reduction
8 studies Analyzed studies
486 patients Total participants

Summary

Eight clinical studies (total 486 patients) evaluating acupuncture effects on post-traumatic stress response in children and adolescents were systematically reviewed. The acupuncture group showed an average 41% reduction in CRIES (Children's Impact of Event Scale), with also significantly improved anxiety and sleep disturbance symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a safe adjunctive treatment for alleviating post-traumatic stress response in children, minimizing medication use.

RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain in Pediatric Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi TY, Ang L, Lee MS, et al.

Pediatric Emergency Care (2023)

58% Pediatric pain reduction
5 days School return reduction
54 patients Study population

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly advances pain relief and daily life return in pediatric traffic accident patients.

RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain in Pediatric Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi TY, Ang L, Lee MS, et al. Pediatric Emergency Care (2023)
58% Pediatric pain reduction
5 days School return reduction
54 patients Study population

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination treatment versus general management over 6 weeks in 54 children (ages 6-15) complaining of musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents. The Korean medicine group showed an average 58% reduction in FPS-R (pediatric pain scale), significantly different from the general group (32%). Time to school return was also shortened by an average of 5 days.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly advances pain relief and daily life return in pediatric traffic accident patients.