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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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RCT Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Treatment on Functional Recovery in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim YS, Lim SM, Park SW, et al.

Stroke (2023)

160 subjects Participants
mRS 1.4 points improvement Functional Recovery
8 weeks Hospitalization Period

Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment significantly enhances the speed of functional recovery in post-stroke rehabilitation.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatient Treatment on Functional Recovery in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim YS, Lim SM, Park SW, et al. Stroke (2023)
160 subjects Participants
mRS 1.4 points improvement Functional Recovery
8 weeks Hospitalization Period

Summary

One hundred sixty post-stroke rehabilitation patients were divided into a Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment group and a standard rehabilitation treatment group and compared for 8 weeks. The Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment group showed significant improvements in Modified Rankin Scale and Barthel Index.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment significantly enhances the speed of functional recovery in post-stroke rehabilitation.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Single-Room Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment Environment on Patient Satisfaction and Treatment Compliance

Cho YK, Lee HJ, Park JM, et al.

Patient Preference and Adherence (2024)

250 subjects Participants
Satisfaction 92.3% Single Room Satisfaction
Compliance 18% improvement Treatment Compliance Improvement

The single-room hospitalization environment was confirmed as an important factor for patients' psychological stability and maximizing treatment effects.

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Cross-Sectional Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Single-Room Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment Environment on Patient Satisfaction and Treatment Compliance

Cho YK, Lee HJ, Park JM, et al. Patient Preference and Adherence (2024)
250 subjects Participants
Satisfaction 92.3% Single Room Satisfaction
Compliance 18% improvement Treatment Compliance Improvement

Summary

Two hundred fifty Korean medicine hospital inpatients were divided into single rooms and multi-bed rooms, and patient satisfaction, sleep quality, and treatment compliance were compared. Single-room patients showed significantly higher overall satisfaction and sleep quality, with higher participation in treatment programs.

Key Conclusion

The single-room hospitalization environment was confirmed as an important factor for patients' psychological stability and maximizing treatment effects.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Integrated Effects of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Postoperative Convalescence Patients: A Cohort Study

Park GY, Song YK, Lee EJ, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2023)

95 subjects Participants
Recovery time 23% shortened Recovery Promotion
6 months Follow-up Period

Postoperative Korean medicine inpatient treatment is effective in shortening recovery time and promoting functional recovery.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Integrated Effects of Korean Medicine Inpatient Treatment for Postoperative Convalescence Patients: A Cohort Study

Park GY, Song YK, Lee EJ, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2023)
95 subjects Participants
Recovery time 23% shortened Recovery Promotion
6 months Follow-up Period

Summary

Recovery progress was tracked for 6 months in 95 patients transferred to Korean medicine hospitals after orthopedic surgery. The patient group receiving combined acupuncture, herbal medicine, and chuna treatment showed faster pain reduction and joint range of motion recovery.

Key Conclusion

Postoperative Korean medicine inpatient treatment is effective in shortening recovery time and promoting functional recovery.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment on Surgery Avoidance Rate in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Jung SH, Shin BC, Lim BM, et al.

Spine Journal (2024)

78 subjects Participants
67.9% Surgery Avoidance Rate
12 months Follow-up Period

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be an effective alternative for non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation patients.

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Cohort Study Private Inpatient Room

Effect of Korean Medicine Intensive Inpatient Treatment on Surgery Avoidance Rate in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Jung SH, Shin BC, Lim BM, et al. Spine Journal (2024)
78 subjects Participants
67.9% Surgery Avoidance Rate
12 months Follow-up Period

Summary

Surgery decision outcomes were tracked in 78 lumbar disc herniation patients recommended for surgery who received Korean medicine hospital intensive inpatient treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, chuna). After 12 months, 67.9% of patients successfully returned to daily activities without surgery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intensive inpatient treatment can be an effective alternative for non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation patients.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of an Integrated Management Program for Fall Prevention in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Kim MJ, Yoon YI, Lee SH, et al.

BMC Health Services Research (2023)

400 subjects Target Patients
Falls 62% reduction Preventive Effect
12 months Implementation Period

A personalized fall prevention program utilizing Korean medicine constitutional assessment is effective for inpatient safety management.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

Effect of an Integrated Management Program for Fall Prevention in Korean Medicine Hospital Inpatients

Kim MJ, Yoon YI, Lee SH, et al. BMC Health Services Research (2023)
400 subjects Target Patients
Falls 62% reduction Preventive Effect
12 months Implementation Period

Summary

A Korean medicine constitutional assessment-based fall prevention program was implemented for 400 Korean medicine hospital inpatients, and fall incidence rates were compared. After program implementation, fall incidence during hospitalization decreased by 62%.

Key Conclusion

A personalized fall prevention program utilizing Korean medicine constitutional assessment is effective for inpatient safety management.

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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

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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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

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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Systematic Review Private Inpatient Room

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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Systematic Review Private Inpatient Room

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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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

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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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

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 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

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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RCT Private Inpatient Room

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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RCT Private Inpatient Room

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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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

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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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

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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Before-After Private Inpatient Room

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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