Effect of Korean Medicine Integrative Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal · European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Park JY, Shin HK, Song MY, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.eujim.2023.102234
Summary
Twenty-four RCTs (total 2,018 patients) evaluating Korean medicine treatment effects for post-traffic accident sequelae (musculoskeletal pain, headache, dizziness, etc.) were meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 2.8-point additional VAS pain reduction compared to controls, with treatment response rates of 87%, significantly higher than Western medicine alone (68%). Time to daily life return was also shortened by an average of 12 days.
Key figures
Treatment response rate
87%
Additional VAS reduction
2.8 points
Return duration reduction
12 days
Conclusion
Korean medicine integrative treatment shows superior effects to Western medicine alone in general post-traffic accident sequelae, particularly contributing to early daily life return.
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