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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment on Emergency Surgery Decisions in Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Park SU, Moon SK, Jung WS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

62 subjects Participants
88.7% Surgery Avoidance Rate
2 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for early non-surgical management of acute lumbar disc herniation.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment on Emergency Surgery Decisions in Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Park SU, Moon SK, Jung WS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
62 subjects Participants
88.7% Surgery Avoidance Rate
2 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

Korean medicine intensive treatment outcomes (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna) were analyzed in 62 patients hospitalized for acute lumbar disc herniation. After 2 weeks of hospitalization, the need for emergency surgery was eliminated in 88.7% of patients.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for early non-surgical management of acute lumbar disc herniation.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Non-Pharmacological Korean Medicine Intervention Program for Improving Sleep Quality in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Yeom MJ, Park HJ, Hahm DH, et al.

Sleep Medicine Reviews (2024)

130 subjects Participants
PSQI 4.8 points reduction Sleep Quality Improvement
Sleep efficiency 87%→93% Sleep Efficiency

Non-pharmacological Korean medicine intervention is a safe and effective approach for improving sleep quality in inpatients.

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Effect of Non-Pharmacological Korean Medicine Intervention Program for Improving Sleep Quality in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Yeom MJ, Park HJ, Hahm DH, et al. Sleep Medicine Reviews (2024)
130 subjects Participants
PSQI 4.8 points reduction Sleep Quality Improvement
Sleep efficiency 87%→93% Sleep Efficiency

Summary

Non-pharmacological Korean medicine interventions including auricular acupuncture, aromatherapy, and breathing techniques were administered to 130 Korean medicine hospital inpatients complaining of sleep disturbances. PSQI and actigraphy results showed significant improvement in sleep quality.

Key Conclusion

Non-pharmacological Korean medicine intervention is a safe and effective approach for improving sleep quality in inpatients.

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Case Study Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Preventing Postoperative Adhesions After Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report Series

Lee EY, Cho NH, Kang WC, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2023)

14 cases Number of Cases
0 adhesion cases Preventive Effect
Bowel motility recovery 1.5 days shortened Recovery Promotion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment can play an adjunctive role in postoperative adhesion prevention and bowel function recovery promotion.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Preventing Postoperative Adhesions After Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report Series

Lee EY, Cho NH, Kang WC, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2023)
14 cases Number of Cases
0 adhesion cases Preventive Effect
Bowel motility recovery 1.5 days shortened Recovery Promotion

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) was administered to 14 patients at risk of postoperative adhesions after laparoscopic surgery and tracked for 6 months. Bowel motility recovery was rapid, and no adhesion-related symptoms occurred.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment can play an adjunctive role in postoperative adhesion prevention and bowel function recovery promotion.

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Meta-Analysis Private Inpatient Room

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation for Hemiplegia After Stroke

Ko CN, Lee BH, Jang IS, et al.

Neurological Research (2024)

28 RCTs Included Studies
2,347 subjects Total Participants
FMA 12.4 points improvement Motor Function Improvement

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for motor function and walking ability recovery in post-stroke hemiplegic patients.

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Meta-Analysis Private Inpatient Room

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation for Hemiplegia After Stroke

Ko CN, Lee BH, Jang IS, et al. Neurological Research (2024)
28 RCTs Included Studies
2,347 subjects Total Participants
FMA 12.4 points improvement Motor Function Improvement

Summary

A meta-analysis of 28 RCTs analyzing the effect of Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise therapy) for post-stroke hemiplegia. FMA (Fugl-Meyer Assessment) scores and walking speed significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for motor function and walking ability recovery in post-stroke hemiplegic patients.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Wound Healing Promotion Effect of Topical Jaungo Treatment During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Burn Patients

Jeon JH, Kim JH, Yook TH, et al.

Burns (2022)

40 subjects Participants
Epithelialization 4.2 days shortened Healing Promotion
Scar area 31% reduction Scar Minimization

Korean medicine inpatient treatment using Jaungo can contribute to burn wound healing promotion and scar minimization.

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Wound Healing Promotion Effect of Topical Jaungo Treatment During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Burn Patients

Jeon JH, Kim JH, Yook TH, et al. Burns (2022)
40 subjects Participants
Epithelialization 4.2 days shortened Healing Promotion
Scar area 31% reduction Scar Minimization

Summary

Topical Jaungo treatment was compared with standard burn dressing in 40 patients with second-degree burns. The Jaungo treatment group showed faster epithelialization rates and less scar formation.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment using Jaungo can contribute to burn wound healing promotion and scar minimization.

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Narrative Review Private Inpatient Room

Narrative Review on Patient Safety Culture and Medical Accident Prevention During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Shin HK, Lee MS, Choi SM, et al.

BMC Health Services Research (2023)

32 sources Analyzed Literature
5 safety domains Evaluation Areas
Protocol standardization needed Major Recommendation

A safety management system tailored to the characteristics of Korean medicine procedures is needed to establish patient safety culture in Korean medicine hospitals.

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Narrative Review on Patient Safety Culture and Medical Accident Prevention During Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Shin HK, Lee MS, Choi SM, et al. BMC Health Services Research (2023)
32 sources Analyzed Literature
5 safety domains Evaluation Areas
Protocol standardization needed Major Recommendation

Summary

A narrative review of 32 sources on patient safety culture, medical accident reporting systems, and prevention strategies in Korean medicine hospitals. The importance of safety protocols related to Korean medicine specialty procedures (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna) was emphasized.

Key Conclusion

A safety management system tailored to the characteristics of Korean medicine procedures is needed to establish patient safety culture in Korean medicine hospitals.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation on Walking and Balance Function in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Kim HD, Jeon BS, Lee WY, et al.

Parkinsonism & Related Disorders (2024)

45 subjects Participants
TUG 3.2 seconds shortened Walking Improvement
BBS 8 points improvement Balance Improvement

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for walking and balance function improvement in Parkinson's disease patients.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation on Walking and Balance Function in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Kim HD, Jeon BS, Lee WY, et al. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders (2024)
45 subjects Participants
TUG 3.2 seconds shortened Walking Improvement
BBS 8 points improvement Balance Improvement

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation (acupuncture, bee venom acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tai Chi) was administered for 4 weeks to 45 Parkinson's disease patients, with TUG, BBS, and gait analysis performed. Balance ability and walking speed significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for walking and balance function improvement in Parkinson's disease patients.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Comparison of Treatment Effects of Korean Medicine and Western Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Propensity Score Matching Study

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

BMJ Open (2023)

1,000 subjects Analyzed
Readmission 28% reduction Readmission Rate Improvement
Analgesics 42% reduction Medication Reduction

Korean medicine inpatient treatment shows comparable efficacy to Western medicine inpatient treatment for chronic low back pain, with lower medication dependency.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Comparison of Treatment Effects of Korean Medicine and Western Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Propensity Score Matching Study

Lee JY, Kim JH, Shin JS, et al. BMJ Open (2023)
1,000 subjects Analyzed
Readmission 28% reduction Readmission Rate Improvement
Analgesics 42% reduction Medication Reduction

Summary

From health insurance claims data, 500 Korean medicine inpatients and 500 Western medicine inpatients hospitalized for chronic low back pain were selected through propensity score matching for comparison. The Korean medicine inpatient group showed lower readmission rates and less analgesic use.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment shows comparable efficacy to Western medicine inpatient treatment for chronic low back pain, with lower medication dependency.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Single-Room Healing Environment Design on Patients' Psychological State in Korean Medicine Hospitals

Seo JC, Han SY, Park EJ, et al.

Health Environments Research & Design Journal (2025)

150 subjects Participants
Anxiety 32% reduction Psychological Improvement
Stress 28% reduction Stress Reduction

The healing environment design of single rooms in Korean medicine hospitals plays an important role in the psychological stability of inpatients.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Single-Room Healing Environment Design on Patients' Psychological State in Korean Medicine Hospitals

Seo JC, Han SY, Park EJ, et al. Health Environments Research & Design Journal (2025)
150 subjects Participants
Anxiety 32% reduction Psychological Improvement
Stress 28% reduction Stress Reduction

Summary

The relationship between room environment (lighting, natural views, Korean medicine aroma, color) and psychological state (anxiety, depression, stress) was investigated in 150 single-room inpatients at Korean medicine hospitals. Anxiety and stress were significantly lower in single rooms with natural views.

Key Conclusion

The healing environment design of single rooms in Korean medicine hospitals plays an important role in the psychological stability of inpatients.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Shoulder Function Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoo HJ, Kim SG, Lee DG, et al.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2024)

64 subjects Participants
Constant Score 18 points improvement Shoulder Function
ROM 25° increase Range of Motion Improvement

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is an effective complementary program promoting shoulder function recovery after rotator cuff surgery.

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Shoulder Function Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yoo HJ, Kim SG, Lee DG, et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2024)
64 subjects Participants
Constant Score 18 points improvement Shoulder Function
ROM 25° increase Range of Motion Improvement

Summary

Sixty-four patients after rotator cuff repair surgery were divided into a Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation group and a standard rehabilitation group and treated for 8 weeks. The Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed significantly greater improvements in Constant Score and joint range of motion.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is an effective complementary program promoting shoulder function recovery after rotator cuff surgery.

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Case Study Private Inpatient Room

Quality of Life Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment Program for Chronic Cervical Pain Patients: A Case Series

Hong KE, Son AY, Kim JI, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2022)

20 cases Number of Cases
SF-36 PCS 12 points improvement Physical QoL
NDI 41% reduction Functional Disability Reduction

Korean medicine inpatient combined treatment comprehensively improves quality of life in chronic cervical pain patients.

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Quality of Life Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment Program for Chronic Cervical Pain Patients: A Case Series

Hong KE, Son AY, Kim JI, et al. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2022)
20 cases Number of Cases
SF-36 PCS 12 points improvement Physical QoL
NDI 41% reduction Functional Disability Reduction

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient combined treatment (acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, chuna, herbal medicine) was administered for 3 weeks to 20 chronic cervical pain patients, and SF-36 and NDI were evaluated. Physical and mental health-related quality of life improved overall.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient combined treatment comprehensively improves quality of life in chronic cervical pain patients.

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Narrative Review Private Inpatient Room

Narrative Review on the Immunomodulatory Effect of Heat Therapy in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Treatment

Sohn DW, Kim CH, Lee SH, et al.

Frontiers in Immunology (2024)

28 sources Analyzed Literature
HSP expression increase Molecular Mechanism
NK cell activation Immune Effect

Korean medicine heat therapy contributes to immune function activation and can be utilized for enhancing immunity in inpatients.

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Narrative Review Private Inpatient Room

Narrative Review on the Immunomodulatory Effect of Heat Therapy in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Treatment

Sohn DW, Kim CH, Lee SH, et al. Frontiers in Immunology (2024)
28 sources Analyzed Literature
HSP expression increase Molecular Mechanism
NK cell activation Immune Effect

Summary

Literature on the immunomodulatory effects of heat therapy (moxibustion, infrared, mugwort fumigation) used in Korean medicine inpatient treatment was reviewed. Mechanisms by which heat stimulation induces HSP expression and increases NK cell activity were reported.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine heat therapy contributes to immune function activation and can be utilized for enhancing immunity in inpatients.

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