The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

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A Survey on Korean Medicine Doctor' Opinion and Treatment for Developing Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline for Premenstrual Syndrome

월경전증후군 한의표준임상진료지침 개발을 위한 한의사의 의견과 치료에 대한 실태조사

  • Kim, Nu-Ree (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University) ;
  • Kim, Jeong-Hun (Evidence-based Healthcare Research Collaborating Center, Woo-Suk University) ;
  • Jung, Seo-Yoon (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University) ;
  • Kim, Pyung-Wha (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Hee (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Woo-Suk University)
  • 김누리 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 김정훈 (우석대학교 근거중심보건의료연구협력센터) ;
  • 정서윤 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 김평화 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 이은희 (우석대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실)
  • Received : 2022.10.11
  • Accepted : 2022.11.25
  • Published : 2022.11.25
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was aimed to figure out korean medicine doctors' opinion and treatment of Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey targeting korean medicine doctors belonging to the Korean Association of Oriental Medicine by e-mail and text and analyzed the answers. Results: 1. The average monthly number of patients visiting the respondents' clinics for PMS was 2.7, the main age group was 20-30s (80.8%) and the treatments the patients given before were mostly western treatments such as painkiller and combined oral contraceptives. 2. The treatment period for PMS was mostly less than 3 months (69%), and the frequency of acupuncture treatment was the most twice per week (41.1%). 3. The most effective herbal medicine for affective symptoms was Soyo-san, and for physical symptoms was Gyejibokryung-hwan. The most commonly used acupuncture point was 三陰交 (SP6). 4. Other opinions of the clinicians about Korean medicine clinical practice guideline of PMS were the need for promotion of PMS, convenience of taking herbal medicines and price competitiveness. Conclusions: We figured out korean medicine doctors' opinion of PMS CPG, clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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본 연구는 한국보건산업진흥원을 통해 보건복지부 「한의약선도기술개발사업」의 재정 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(HF22C0046)

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