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Meta-Analysis Workers' Compensation

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Treatment for Workers with Occupational Back Disorders

Hwang EH, Kim TH, Kim KH, et al.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)

21 RCTs Included RCTs
1,876 subjects Total Participants
VAS MD -2.1 Pain Effect Size

Chuna treatment can be utilized as an evidence-based treatment method for occupational back disorders.

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Meta-Analysis Workers' Compensation

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Treatment for Workers with Occupational Back Disorders

Hwang EH, Kim TH, Kim KH, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)
21 RCTs Included RCTs
1,876 subjects Total Participants
VAS MD -2.1 Pain Effect Size

Summary

A meta-analysis of 21 RCTs analyzing the effect of chuna treatment for occupational back disorders. Significant effects were confirmed in pain (VAS), functional disability (ODI), and return-to-work rate.

Key Conclusion

Chuna treatment can be utilized as an evidence-based treatment method for occupational back disorders.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Impact of Depression Comorbidity on Korean Medicine Treatment Outcomes in Industrial Accident Patients: A Prospective Study

Jung IC, Lee SH, Son JW, et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders (2023)

160 subjects Participants
Depression comorbidity 40% Comorbidity Rate
Difference reduced with herbal combination Integrated Treatment Effect

Depression comorbidity in industrial accident patients negatively affects treatment outcomes but can be overcome with an integrated Korean medicine approach.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Impact of Depression Comorbidity on Korean Medicine Treatment Outcomes in Industrial Accident Patients: A Prospective Study

Jung IC, Lee SH, Son JW, et al. Journal of Affective Disorders (2023)
160 subjects Participants
Depression comorbidity 40% Comorbidity Rate
Difference reduced with herbal combination Integrated Treatment Effect

Summary

Korean medicine treatment outcomes were prospectively compared between patients with and without depression among 160 industrial accident musculoskeletal disorder patients. Pain improvement was slower in the depression comorbid group, but differences decreased with combined herbal medicine.

Key Conclusion

Depression comorbidity in industrial accident patients negatively affects treatment outcomes but can be overcome with an integrated Korean medicine approach.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Self-Management Program for Low Back Pain Prevention in Heavy Lifting Workers

Kim MH, Park SW, Lee KS, et al.

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2024)

200 subjects Participants
Low back pain incidence 41% reduction Preventive Effect
6 months Follow-up Period

The Korean medicine self-management program is effective for preventing occupational low back pain in heavy lifting workers.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Self-Management Program for Low Back Pain Prevention in Heavy Lifting Workers

Kim MH, Park SW, Lee KS, et al. Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2024)
200 subjects Participants
Low back pain incidence 41% reduction Preventive Effect
6 months Follow-up Period

Summary

A self-management program including auricular acupuncture, self-moxibustion, and Korean medicine exercise methods was provided to 200 heavy lifting workers, and low back pain incidence was tracked for 6 months. Low back pain incidence was significantly reduced in the program participation group.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine self-management program is effective for preventing occupational low back pain in heavy lifting workers.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Industrial Accident Workers

Min BW, Seo JC, Cho SJ, et al.

Pain Medicine (2022)

6 cases Number of Cases
Pain 45% reduction Pain Improvement
ROM 38% increase Functional Recovery

Korean medicine combined treatment has potential as an adjunctive option for symptom management in industrial accident CRPS patients.

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Case Study Workers' Compensation

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Industrial Accident Workers

Min BW, Seo JC, Cho SJ, et al. Pain Medicine (2022)
6 cases Number of Cases
Pain 45% reduction Pain Improvement
ROM 38% increase Functional Recovery

Summary

Korean medicine combined treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) was administered for 16 weeks to 6 industrial accident patients diagnosed with CRPS Type I. Pain, edema, skin color changes, and ROM improved overall.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment has potential as an adjunctive option for symptom management in industrial accident CRPS patients.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Survey on Korean Medicine Treatment Utilization and Satisfaction Among Workers with Recognized Occupational Diseases

Sung SH, Yoon JH, Kim JW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

500 subjects Survey Subjects
Utilization rate 34.2% Korean Medicine Treatment Use
Satisfaction 85.7% Treatment Satisfaction

Improved accessibility and awareness are needed to expand Korean medicine treatment utilization among industrial accident workers.

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Cross-Sectional Workers' Compensation

Survey on Korean Medicine Treatment Utilization and Satisfaction Among Workers with Recognized Occupational Diseases

Sung SH, Yoon JH, Kim JW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
500 subjects Survey Subjects
Utilization rate 34.2% Korean Medicine Treatment Use
Satisfaction 85.7% Treatment Satisfaction

Summary

A questionnaire survey was conducted with 500 workers recognized for industrial accident occupational diseases regarding Korean medicine treatment experience, utilization patterns, and satisfaction. The Korean medicine treatment utilization rate was 34.2%, and user satisfaction was high at 85.7%.

Key Conclusion

Improved accessibility and awareness are needed to expand Korean medicine treatment utilization among industrial accident workers.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration on Bone Union Promotion in Industrial Accident Fracture Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang WC, Lee KH, Park JH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

80 subjects Participants
Bone union 2.3 weeks shortened Bone Union Promotion
12 weeks Observation Period

Modified Jeopgol-tang herbal medicine is an effective adjunctive treatment for promoting bone union in industrial accident fractures.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration on Bone Union Promotion in Industrial Accident Fracture Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang WC, Lee KH, Park JH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
80 subjects Participants
Bone union 2.3 weeks shortened Bone Union Promotion
12 weeks Observation Period

Summary

Eighty industrial accident fracture patients were divided into herbal medicine (modified Jeopgol-tang) administration and placebo groups, and bone union speed was compared for 12 weeks. Radiographic bone union time was significantly shortened in the herbal medicine group.

Key Conclusion

Modified Jeopgol-tang herbal medicine is an effective adjunctive treatment for promoting bone union in industrial accident fractures.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Pulmonary Function Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Respiratory Rehabilitation in Occupational Pneumoconiosis Patients

Song JH, Kim MK, Lee BH, et al.

Respiratory Medicine (2023)

35 subjects Participants
FVC 7.2% improvement Pulmonary Function Improvement
6MWD 48m increase Exercise Tolerance Improvement

Korean medicine respiratory rehabilitation can contribute to maintaining pulmonary function and alleviating respiratory symptoms in pneumoconiosis patients.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Pulmonary Function Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Respiratory Rehabilitation in Occupational Pneumoconiosis Patients

Song JH, Kim MK, Lee BH, et al. Respiratory Medicine (2023)
35 subjects Participants
FVC 7.2% improvement Pulmonary Function Improvement
6MWD 48m increase Exercise Tolerance Improvement

Summary

Herbal medicine, respiratory acupuncture, and Korean medicine pulmonary rehabilitation exercises were administered for 12 weeks to 35 patients with industrial accident-recognized pneumoconiosis. FVC and 6-minute walking distance improved, and subjective dyspnea symptoms decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine respiratory rehabilitation can contribute to maintaining pulmonary function and alleviating respiratory symptoms in pneumoconiosis patients.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Five-Year Follow-Up Study on Long-Term Employment Retention Rate After Korean Medicine Treatment in Industrial Accident Workers

Lee JY, Kim NK, Ha IH, et al.

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025)

860 subjects Analysis Subjects
5-year employment retention 82.1% Long-term Retention Rate
5 years Follow-up Period

Industrial accident Korean medicine treatment has a positive effect not only on short-term return to work but also on long-term employment retention.

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Cohort Study Workers' Compensation

Five-Year Follow-Up Study on Long-Term Employment Retention Rate After Korean Medicine Treatment in Industrial Accident Workers

Lee JY, Kim NK, Ha IH, et al. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025)
860 subjects Analysis Subjects
5-year employment retention 82.1% Long-term Retention Rate
5 years Follow-up Period

Summary

Among workers who returned to work after industrial accident treatment, 5-year employment retention rates were tracked for 430 workers who received Korean medicine treatment and 430 workers who received only Western medicine treatment. The employment retention rate was significantly higher in the Korean medicine treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Industrial accident Korean medicine treatment has a positive effect not only on short-term return to work but also on long-term employment retention.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for VDT Syndrome in Office Workers: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho HY, Kim AR, Shin KM, et al.

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2023)

65 subjects Participants
Neck-shoulder pain 48% reduction Pain Improvement
Eye fatigue 52% reduction Ocular Symptom Improvement

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective approach for managing VDT syndrome in office workers.

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Before-After Workers' Compensation

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for VDT Syndrome in Office Workers: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho HY, Kim AR, Shin KM, et al. Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2023)
65 subjects Participants
Neck-shoulder pain 48% reduction Pain Improvement
Eye fatigue 52% reduction Ocular Symptom Improvement

Summary

Acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, eye exercises, and herbal medicine were administered for 8 weeks to 65 office workers with VDT (Video Display Terminal) syndrome. Neck and shoulder pain, eye fatigue, and headache were significantly reduced.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective approach for managing VDT syndrome in office workers.

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Systematic Review Workers' Compensation

Comprehensive Review on the Evidence Level of Korean Medicine Treatment Related to Industrial Accidents

Lee MS, Choi TY, Kim TH, et al.

Safety and Health at Work (2024)

67 sources Analyzed Literature
Musculoskeletal: moderate Evidence Level
Occupational disease: low Additional Research Needed

The evidence level of industrial accident Korean medicine treatment varies by disease domain, and strengthening research in the occupational disease field is urgently needed.

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Systematic Review Workers' Compensation

Comprehensive Review on the Evidence Level of Korean Medicine Treatment Related to Industrial Accidents

Lee MS, Choi TY, Kim TH, et al. Safety and Health at Work (2024)
67 sources Analyzed Literature
Musculoskeletal: moderate Evidence Level
Occupational disease: low Additional Research Needed

Summary

A comprehensive literature review was conducted evaluating the evidence level of industrial accident-related Korean medicine treatment using the GRADE system. Moderate or higher evidence was confirmed in the musculoskeletal disorder domain, but evidence was insufficient in the occupational disease domain.

Key Conclusion

The evidence level of industrial accident Korean medicine treatment varies by disease domain, and strengthening research in the occupational disease field is urgently needed.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Tennis Elbow in Repetitive Work Workers

Seo BK, Han KH, Song HS, et al.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2022)

70 subjects Participants
Pain 57% reduction Pain Improvement
Grip strength 28% increase Functional Recovery

The combination of acupuncture and extracorporeal shock wave therapy shows synergistic effects for occupational tennis elbow.

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RCT Workers' Compensation

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Tennis Elbow in Repetitive Work Workers

Seo BK, Han KH, Song HS, et al. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2022)
70 subjects Participants
Pain 57% reduction Pain Improvement
Grip strength 28% increase Functional Recovery

Summary

Seventy workers with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) due to repetitive work were divided into acupuncture + extracorporeal shock wave combination and extracorporeal shock wave alone groups and compared for 6 weeks. Pain and grip strength improved more in the combination group.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture and extracorporeal shock wave therapy shows synergistic effects for occupational tennis elbow.

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Narrative Review Workers' Compensation

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Workers with Recognized Industrial Accidents: Legal and Institutional Aspects

Kwon S, Lee SG, Yun MH, et al.

Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2024)

28 regulations analyzed Institutional Analysis
3 improvement proposals Policy Proposals
Benefit expansion recommendation Key Conclusion

Expansion of insurance benefits and institutional reform are needed for effective utilization of industrial accident Korean medicine treatment.

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Narrative Review Workers' Compensation

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Workers with Recognized Industrial Accidents: Legal and Institutional Aspects

Kwon S, Lee SG, Yun MH, et al. Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2024)
28 regulations analyzed Institutional Analysis
3 improvement proposals Policy Proposals
Benefit expansion recommendation Key Conclusion

Summary

Literature and regulations concerning the legal status, benefit coverage, and recognition criteria of Korean medicine treatment within the industrial accident insurance system were narratively analyzed. Institutional improvement plans for expanding industrial accident insurance coverage of Korean medicine treatment were proposed.

Key Conclusion

Expansion of insurance benefits and institutional reform are needed for effective utilization of industrial accident Korean medicine treatment.

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