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Effect of Intensive Acupuncture-Pharmacopuncture Treatment During Korean Medicine Hospitalization on Facial Nerve Palsy Recovery: A Prospective Study

Kwon HJ, Lee JD, Kim EH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

55 subjects Participants
HB 2.1 grades improvement Facial Function Recovery
4 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for rapid recovery from facial nerve palsy and contributes to sequelae prevention.

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Effect of Intensive Acupuncture-Pharmacopuncture Treatment During Korean Medicine Hospitalization on Facial Nerve Palsy Recovery: A Prospective Study

Kwon HJ, Lee JD, Kim EH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
55 subjects Participants
HB 2.1 grades improvement Facial Function Recovery
4 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

Fifty-five patients with acute facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy) were hospitalized to receive daily intensive acupuncture-pharmacopuncture treatment for 4 weeks. House-Brackmann Grade improved by an average of 2.1 grades, with faster recovery speed compared to outpatient treatment.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for rapid recovery from facial nerve palsy and contributes to sequelae prevention.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review

Choi AR, Lee JH, Park KB, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

14 studies Included Studies
1,087 subjects Total Participants
Pain 54% reduction Major Effect

Evidence has been confirmed that Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for multifaceted management of traffic accident sequelae.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review

Choi AR, Lee JH, Park KB, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
14 studies Included Studies
1,087 subjects Total Participants
Pain 54% reduction Major Effect

Summary

A systematic analysis of 14 studies investigating the effect of Korean medicine inpatient treatment for traffic accident sequelae (cervical sprain, lumbar sprain, generalized pain). Pain, functional disability, and quality of life indicators were comprehensively improved.

Key Conclusion

Evidence has been confirmed that Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment is effective for multifaceted management of traffic accident sequelae.

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Effect of Multidisciplinary Approach in Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Shin JC, Kim YH, Oh MS, et al.

Pain Medicine (2022)

120 subjects Participants
NRS 3.8 points reduction Pain Improvement
Depression 47% reduction Psychological Improvement

Multidisciplinary Korean medicine inpatient treatment simultaneously improves the physical and psychological aspects of chronic pain.

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Effect of Multidisciplinary Approach in Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Shin JC, Kim YH, Oh MS, et al. Pain Medicine (2022)
120 subjects Participants
NRS 3.8 points reduction Pain Improvement
Depression 47% reduction Psychological Improvement

Summary

A multidisciplinary team approach comprising Korean medicine doctors, physical therapists, and psychological counselors was implemented for 120 patients hospitalized for chronic pain at Korean medicine hospitals. NRS pain scores, depression/anxiety scales, and pain catastrophizing scores significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Multidisciplinary Korean medicine inpatient treatment simultaneously improves the physical and psychological aspects of chronic pain.

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Meta-Analysis Private Inpatient Room

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Inpatient Adjunctive Treatment for Chemotherapy Side Effect Management

Kim KI, Lee JA, Jung HJ, et al.

Integrative Cancer Therapies (2024)

22 studies Included Studies
1,893 subjects Total Participants
Side effects 35% reduction Overall Effect

Korean medicine inpatient adjunctive treatment is effective for chemotherapy side effect management and maintenance of patients' general condition.

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Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Inpatient Adjunctive Treatment for Chemotherapy Side Effect Management

Kim KI, Lee JA, Jung HJ, et al. Integrative Cancer Therapies (2024)
22 studies Included Studies
1,893 subjects Total Participants
Side effects 35% reduction Overall Effect

Summary

A meta-analysis of 22 studies analyzing the effects of Korean medicine inpatient adjunctive treatment for managing side effects in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Side effects such as nausea/vomiting, myelosuppression, and fatigue were significantly reduced.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient adjunctive treatment is effective for chemotherapy side effect management and maintenance of patients' general condition.

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Comparative Study of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

Bae KR, Seo YJ, Kim DH, et al.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2023)

100 subjects Participants
WOMAC 48% improvement Joint Function Improvement
3-month maintenance Effect Durability

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment produces faster and longer-lasting symptom improvement for knee osteoarthritis compared to outpatient treatment.

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Comparative Study of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

Bae KR, Seo YJ, Kim DH, et al. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2023)
100 subjects Participants
WOMAC 48% improvement Joint Function Improvement
3-month maintenance Effect Durability

Summary

One hundred patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis were divided into a 2-week intensive inpatient treatment group and an outpatient treatment group of the same duration to compare treatment effects. The inpatient group showed significantly greater WOMAC score improvement, with effects maintained for up to 3 months.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment produces faster and longer-lasting symptom improvement for knee osteoarthritis compared to outpatient treatment.

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Case Study Private Inpatient Room

Walking Function Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Spinal Stenosis: A Case Series

Moon TW, Choi TY, Park TY, et al.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (2022)

18 cases Number of Cases
Walking distance 2.8-fold increase Walking Improvement
3 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine inpatient combined treatment is an effective non-surgical treatment option for walking function improvement in spinal stenosis patients.

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Walking Function Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Spinal Stenosis: A Case Series

Moon TW, Choi TY, Park TY, et al. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (2022)
18 cases Number of Cases
Walking distance 2.8-fold increase Walking Improvement
3 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient treatment (acupuncture, bee venom pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, chuna) was administered for 3 weeks to 18 patients complaining of walking impairment from spinal stenosis. Pain-free walking distance significantly increased and lower limb numbness symptoms improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient combined treatment is an effective non-surgical treatment option for walking function improvement in spinal stenosis patients.

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Nutritional Status Assessment of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients and Effect of a Korean Medicine Nutrition Management Program

Lee MK, Shin AS, Hong JA, et al.

Nutrition (2024)

180 subjects Target Patients
MNA score 3.7 points improvement Nutritional Improvement
Weight 2.1kg increase Weight Recovery

Nutrition management based on Korean medicine principles contributes to nutritional status improvement and overall recovery in inpatients.

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Nutritional Status Assessment of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients and Effect of a Korean Medicine Nutrition Management Program

Lee MK, Shin AS, Hong JA, et al. Nutrition (2024)
180 subjects Target Patients
MNA score 3.7 points improvement Nutritional Improvement
Weight 2.1kg increase Weight Recovery

Summary

Nutritional status of 180 Korean medicine hospital inpatients was assessed using MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment), and Korean medicine dietary prescriptions and nutrition management programs were implemented. Nutritional status and body weight significantly improved in the malnutrition risk group.

Key Conclusion

Nutrition management based on Korean medicine principles contributes to nutritional status improvement and overall recovery in inpatients.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Functional Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Hip Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chung HJ, Kwon YD, Lee YH, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)

72 subjects Participants
HHS 22 points improvement Hip Function
6 weeks Rehabilitation Period

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is an effective complementary program promoting functional recovery after hip replacement surgery.

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Functional Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Hip Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chung HJ, Kwon YD, Lee YH, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)
72 subjects Participants
HHS 22 points improvement Hip Function
6 weeks Rehabilitation Period

Summary

Seventy-two patients after hip replacement surgery were divided into a Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation group and a standard rehabilitation group, and treatment effects were compared for 6 weeks. The Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed significantly greater improvements in Harris Hip Score and walking speed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is an effective complementary program promoting functional recovery after hip replacement surgery.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Patient-Doctor Therapeutic Relationship on Treatment Outcomes in Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Yun KJ, Kim SH, Park HJ, et al.

Patient Education and Counseling (2024)

200 subjects Participants
r=0.58 Correlation Coefficient
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

A positive therapeutic relationship between patients and Korean medicine doctors is an important factor enhancing treatment effects in Korean medicine inpatient treatment.

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Effect of Patient-Doctor Therapeutic Relationship on Treatment Outcomes in Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment

Yun KJ, Kim SH, Park HJ, et al. Patient Education and Counseling (2024)
200 subjects Participants
r=0.58 Correlation Coefficient
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

Correlation between therapeutic relationship (WAI-SR) and treatment outcomes (overall improvement) was investigated in 200 Korean medicine hospital inpatients. Higher therapeutic relationship scores were significantly associated with higher treatment satisfaction and objective improvement indicators.

Key Conclusion

A positive therapeutic relationship between patients and Korean medicine doctors is an important factor enhancing treatment effects in Korean medicine inpatient treatment.

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Pain and Cervical Function Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Cervical Surgery

Shin IH, Lee JH, Kim KH, et al.

European Spine Journal (2023)

50 subjects Participants
NDI 38% reduction Functional Disability Improvement
VAS 4.2 points reduction Pain Reduction

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for residual symptom management and functional recovery after cervical surgery.

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Pain and Cervical Function Recovery Effect of Korean Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation After Cervical Surgery

Shin IH, Lee JH, Kim KH, et al. European Spine Journal (2023)
50 subjects Participants
NDI 38% reduction Functional Disability Improvement
VAS 4.2 points reduction Pain Reduction

Summary

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation (acupuncture, cupping, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine) was administered for 4 weeks to 50 patients after cervical disc surgery, and NDI (Neck Disability Index) and VAS were measured. Postoperative residual pain and cervical functional impairment significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient rehabilitation is effective for residual symptom management and functional recovery after cervical surgery.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Hospital Intensive Inpatient Treatment: Focus on Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lim BM, Kim NK, Lee JH, et al.

Value in Health (2024)

300 subjects Analyzed
QALY 0.12 increase Quality-Adjusted Life Years
ICER appropriate Cost-Effectiveness

Korean medicine inpatient treatment is a cost-effective treatment method for musculoskeletal disorders and can contribute to healthcare resource utilization.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Hospital Intensive Inpatient Treatment: Focus on Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lim BM, Kim NK, Lee JH, et al. Value in Health (2024)
300 subjects Analyzed
QALY 0.12 increase Quality-Adjusted Life Years
ICER appropriate Cost-Effectiveness

Summary

Medical costs and treatment outcomes of 300 patients hospitalized for musculoskeletal disorders at Korean medicine hospitals were analyzed to calculate cost-effectiveness ratios. ICER fell below the social threshold, confirming cost-effectiveness.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine inpatient treatment is a cost-effective treatment method for musculoskeletal disorders and can contribute to healthcare resource utilization.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review

Kim SY, Park JE, Seo HJ, et al.

Dysphagia (2022)

11 studies Included Studies
783 subjects Total Participants
Swallowing function 42% improvement Major Effect

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for functional recovery from post-stroke dysphagia.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review

Kim SY, Park JE, Seo HJ, et al. Dysphagia (2022)
11 studies Included Studies
783 subjects Total Participants
Swallowing function 42% improvement Major Effect

Summary

A systematic analysis of 11 clinical studies investigating the effect of Korean medicine intensive treatment (acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine) for post-stroke dysphagia. Swallowing function improvement was confirmed on VFSS evaluation.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for functional recovery from post-stroke dysphagia.

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