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

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Total 44 papers

All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Utilization and Treatment Satisfaction of Traffic Accident Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Woo HS, Ahn YC, Son CG, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

87% Treatment satisfaction
500 patients Participants

Korean medicine treatment satisfaction of traffic accident patients is high, and improved accessibility can contribute to increased utilization rates.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Utilization and Treatment Satisfaction of Traffic Accident Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Woo HS, Ahn YC, Son CG, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
87% Treatment satisfaction
500 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional study surveying medical utilization status and satisfaction in 500 patients visiting Korean medicine clinics after traffic accidents. 87% of patients were satisfied with Korean medicine treatment, with high re-use intention rates.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment satisfaction of traffic accident patients is high, and improved accessibility can contribute to increased utilization rates.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupotomy Treatment for Cervical Movement Limitation After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ha IH, Lee JH, Kim MR, et al.

Spine (2023)

34% ROM improvement rate
90 patients Participants

Acupotomy treatment is more effective than general acupuncture for rapid recovery of cervical movement limitation after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupotomy Treatment for Cervical Movement Limitation After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ha IH, Lee JH, Kim MR, et al. Spine (2023)
34% ROM improvement rate
90 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupotomy and general acupuncture in 90 patients with cervical movement limitation after traffic accidents. The acupotomy treatment group showed significantly greater increases in cervical range of motion.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy treatment is more effective than general acupuncture for rapid recovery of cervical movement limitation after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Lumbar Pain After Traffic Accidents

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

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

81% Pain reduction rate
720 patients Total participants

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment shows synergistic effects for lumbar pain after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Treatment for Lumbar Pain After Traffic Accidents

Shin JS, Lee JH, Kim MH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
81% Pain reduction rate
720 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for lumbar pain after traffic accidents. Analysis of 10 RCTs showed combination treatment was significantly more effective than monotherapy in pain reduction and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment shows synergistic effects for lumbar pain after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Cupping Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae

Yang CS, Kwon SJ, Park HJ, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

69% Muscle stiffness improvement rate
55 patients Participants

Cupping treatment is an effective adjunctive treatment for muscle stiffness and pain relief after traffic accidents.

View Source 2021
Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Cupping Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae

Yang CS, Kwon SJ, Park HJ, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
69% Muscle stiffness improvement rate
55 patients Participants

Summary

Wet cupping treatment was performed for 4 weeks in 55 patients complaining of muscle stiffness from post-traffic accident sequelae, with pre-post comparison. Muscle tension and pain significantly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Cupping treatment is an effective adjunctive treatment for muscle stiffness and pain relief after traffic accidents.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Kang SY, Lee BH, Choi SM, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

62% Pain improvement rate
4 patients Number of cases

Korean medicine approach for CRPS shows potential for symptom relief, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Kang SY, Lee BH, Choi SM, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
62% Pain improvement rate
4 patients Number of cases

Summary

Korean medicine treatment cases were reported in 4 patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) occurring after traffic accidents. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine were combined, with improvements observed in VAS and functional assessment after 3 months.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine approach for CRPS shows potential for symptom relief, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment Trends in Auto Insurance Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Data

Im JG, Choi AR, Lee SJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

47% Chuna utilization increase rate
35,000 cases Analyzed cases

Chuna therapy insurance coverage significantly contributed to increasing accessibility of Korean medicine utilization for traffic accident patients.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment Trends in Auto Insurance Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Data

Im JG, Choi AR, Lee SJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
47% Chuna utilization increase rate
35,000 cases Analyzed cases

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing Korean medicine treatment trends in 2019-2023 using auto insurance claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. Acupuncture treatment was most performed, and utilization greatly increased after Chuna therapy was included in insurance coverage.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy insurance coverage significantly contributed to increasing accessibility of Korean medicine utilization for traffic accident patients.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Acupuncture for Sleep Disorders After Traffic Accidents

Song MY, Park JM, Lee GM, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)

71% Sleep quality improvement rate
70 patients Participants

Auricular acupuncture is a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment for sleep disorders after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Acupuncture for Sleep Disorders After Traffic Accidents

Song MY, Park JM, Lee GM, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)
71% Sleep quality improvement rate
70 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing auricular acupuncture and sham auricular acupuncture in 70 patients complaining of sleep disorders after traffic accidents. The auricular acupuncture group showed significantly improved PSQI scores.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture is a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment for sleep disorders after traffic accidents.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Prospective Cohort Study on Long-Term Prognosis of Korean Medicine Treatment After Traffic Accidents

Cho KH, Jung IC, Park SJ, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

80% Long-term maintenance rate
200 patients Participants

The improvement effect of Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae was maintained long-term even after treatment completion.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Prospective Cohort Study on Long-Term Prognosis of Korean Medicine Treatment After Traffic Accidents

Cho KH, Jung IC, Park SJ, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
80% Long-term maintenance rate
200 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study following 200 patients who received Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae for 1 year. Even at 6 months after treatment completion, more than 80% of patients maintained improved condition.

Key Conclusion

The improvement effect of Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae was maintained long-term even after treatment completion.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment Strategy for Acute Cervical Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Min WK, Kim EJ, Lee SG, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

N/A Review study
28 studies Analyzed papers

Stage-based Korean medicine treatment approach according to disease phase is essential for effective management of cervical sprain.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment Strategy for Acute Cervical Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Min WK, Kim EJ, Lee SG, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
N/A Review study
28 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

Korean medicine treatment strategies for acute cervical sprain after traffic accidents were narratively reviewed. Differentiated treatment protocols and evidence for acute, subacute, and chronic phases were organized.

Key Conclusion

Stage-based Korean medicine treatment approach according to disease phase is essential for effective management of cervical sprain.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupotomy Treatment for Thoracic Spine Pain After Traffic Accidents

Yun MH, Lee JW, Kim HJ, et al.

Spine (2022)

74% Pain reduction rate
560 patients Total participants

Acupotomy treatment was confirmed as an effective treatment for thoracic spine pain after traffic accidents, but additional large-scale studies are needed.

View Source 2022
Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupotomy Treatment for Thoracic Spine Pain After Traffic Accidents

Yun MH, Lee JW, Kim HJ, et al. Spine (2022)
74% Pain reduction rate
560 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating effects of acupotomy (microneedle acupotomy) treatment for thoracic spine pain after traffic accidents. Analysis of 8 studies showed significant effects of acupotomy treatment on pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy treatment was confirmed as an effective treatment for thoracic spine pain after traffic accidents, but additional large-scale studies are needed.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Herbal Medicine Prescription Patterns for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: Big Data-Based Study

Jang SB, Lee JA, Shin YC, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

18% Treatment duration reduction rate
12,500 cases Analyzed prescriptions

Combined prescription of blood-activating stasis-resolving and qi-tonifying herbal medicines contributes to shortening recovery duration of post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Herbal Medicine Prescription Patterns for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: Big Data-Based Study

Jang SB, Lee JA, Shin YC, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
18% Treatment duration reduction rate
12,500 cases Analyzed prescriptions

Summary

Herbal medicine prescription patterns for post-traffic accident sequelae patients were analyzed using health insurance big data. Blood-activating stasis-resolving and qi-tonifying prescriptions were most frequently prescribed, with shortened treatment duration when combined.

Key Conclusion

Combined prescription of blood-activating stasis-resolving and qi-tonifying herbal medicines contributes to shortening recovery duration of post-traffic accident sequelae.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Shoulder Pain After Traffic Accidents

Hwang JH, Lee WB, Ahn CB, et al.

Pain Medicine (2021)

77% Shoulder function improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment for shoulder pain after traffic accidents.

View Source 2021
RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Shoulder Pain After Traffic Accidents

Hwang JH, Lee WB, Ahn CB, et al. Pain Medicine (2021)
77% Shoulder function improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing bee venom pharmacopuncture and saline injection in 60 patients with shoulder pain after traffic accidents. The bee venom pharmacopuncture group showed significantly more improvement in pain and shoulder function.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment for shoulder pain after traffic accidents.

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