• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제104권2호
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• pp.277-284
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• 2015

본 연구는 산림치유가 청소년 인터넷 중독 위험군의 신경인지, 심리사회, 생리적 측면에 어떤 영향을 주는지 알아보고자 진행되었다. 이를 위해 2013년 5월부터 7월까지 서울시 지역사회 및 상담센터, 병원에 왕래하는 청소년들을 대상으로 한국형 인터넷 중독 자가진단척도를 실시하였고, 본 척도의 기준에 따라 고위험 사용자군, 잠재적 위험 사용자군, 일반 사용자군으로 분류하였다. 이후 고위험 사용자군과 잠재적 위험 사용자군을 인터넷 중독 위험군으로 정의하였고, 본 연구의 대상자로 포함하였다. 산림치유캠프 참여와 대조군 검사는 서면으로 본인과 부모의 동의 및 참여의사를 밝힌 총 25명으로 진행되었으며, 무작위 배정을 통해 산림치유캠프 참여 13명, 대조군 검사 12명으로 분류하였다. 이들을 대상으로 신경인지적 측면은 Continuous Performance Task(CPT), 심리사회적 측면은 Kimberly S. Young Scale(KYS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale(RSC), Relationship Change Scale(RCS), 생리학적 측면은 Heart Rate Variability(HRV)와 Cortisol 검사를 실시하였고, 최종적으로 산림치유는 인터넷 중독 위험군의 신경인지적, 심리사회적 측면에 영향을 주는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 신경인지적 측면의 경우 산림치유캠프에 참여한 집단은 산림치유캠프에 참여하지 않은 집단에 비해 지속수행검사(CPT)의 주의력 결핍(AQ), 청각주의력 결핍(AAQ)에서 감소효과를, 청각조심성(AP)에서는 향상 효과를 보였다. 심리사회적 측면에서는 대인관계 변화척도(RCS)에서 산림치유캠프 집단이 통계적으로 유의미하게 증가되었으며, 인터넷 중독(KYS)과 회복탄력성(RSC)에서는 통계적으로 완화 및 향상되는 경향성을 보였다. 생물학적인 측면에서는 심박수(HR)의 증가를 제외하고 통계적으로 유의미한 결과는 나타나지 않았다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2012

Objectives : The current study was conducted in order to investigate teachers' recognition of school bullying using a nationwide database of adolescents in middle and high school in Korea. Methods : Students in the 7th to 12th grades at 23 secondary schools participated in the current study during the fall of 2009. Subjects completed the self-report form of the Adolescent Mental Health and Problem Behavior Screening Questionnaire-II (AMPQ-II) and Symptom Checklist-90 Revised (SCL-90-R). In addition, relevant teachers used the teachers' rating scale of the AMPQ-II to report their students' status. Differences in the number of bullied students between teachers' recognition and students' report were explored. Results : A total of 2270 subjects provided relevant responses to the questionnaire. While the one-month prevalence of victimization according to students' self-reports was 28.9%, the recognized prevalence by teachers was only 10.6%. For prediction of the presence of school bullying according to students' self reports on the AMPQ-II, item 7 of the teachers' report on the AMPQ-II showed a sensitivity of 16%, a specificity of 92%, a positive predictability of 44%, a negative predictability of 72%, a false positive rate of 8%, a false negative rate of 84%, and an accuracy of 69%, respectively. No significant differences in subscores of students' self reports of the AMPQ-II and SCL-90-R were observed between bullied students who were recognized by teachers and those who were not recognized. In stepwise discriminant analysis, classification of teachers' item 2 and item 7 on the AMPQ-II with respect to school bullying according to students' reports showed an accuracy of 63.4%. Using this model, 75.2% of non-victimized subjects were classified correctly, while only 35.2% of victimized subjects were classified correctly. Conclusion : Despite the high prevalence in Korea, teachers' recognition of school violence among their students remains low. Pre-professional and continuing education to improve teachers' understanding of school bullying and knowledge of effective classroom-based prevention activities should be encouraged.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.3-11
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• 2003

주의력결핍/과잉행동장애는 소아 청소년기의 가장 흔한 정신 장애이다. 이 장애의 기본 증상 및 이차 증상으로 인하여 본 장애를 가진 아동들은 학교 생활의 어려움, 학업성취도의 저하, 가족이나 친구관계 등 대인관계의 문제를 보이며, 장애가 적절하게 치료되지 않으면, 우울증과 같은 이차적인 정신장애로 발전하기도 하며, 물질남용, 행동장애, 반사회적 인격장애 등과 같은 장애와도 연관되어 있다. 현재까지 주의력결핍/과잉행동장애 치료로 가장 선호되는 것은 메칠페니데이트나 암페타민 등의 중추신경자 극제이다. 이들 약제의 작용기전은 여전히 불분명한 부분도 있으나, 대체적으로 뇌에서 도파민 등의 카테콜아민 농도를 증가시켜서 시냅스 효율을 높히는 것으로 알려져 있다. 효과 측면에서도 정신약물학 분야에서 본 중추신경자극제에 의한 주의력결핍/과잉행동장애의 치료는 정신질환의 어떤 치료법보다도 효과적이다. 지금까지 중추신경자극제의 최대 단점은 짧은 작용시간으로 인하여 하루에도 여러 차례 복용을 해야 한다는 것이다. 이로 인하여 본 약제를 복용하는 아동들은 동료로 부터 문제아로 낙인이 찍힐 가능성이 높으며, 낮은 약물 순응도, 사회적 편견 등에 노출될 가능성이 높았다. 이로 인하여 중추신경자극제의 장기 제형 개발은 꾸준히 시도되었고, 최근에는 본 장애의 병태생리에 대한 새로운 연구결과를 반영한 보다 진보된 형태의 장기 작용형 중추신경자극제가 등장하였다. 본 고찰에서는 이들 제형들의 특징을 소개하였다. 이들 새로운 제형의 중추신경자극제들은 주의력결핍/과잉행동장애를 가진 아동 뿐만 아니라 장애아의 부모나 학교 교사에도 큰 도움을 줄 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.253-261
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• 2011

Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of Metadate CD (MCD) when given to Korean children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We also explored the effects of the drug on diverse neuro-cognitive functions. Methods : Ninety-one subjects with ADHD (mean age 8.6${\pm}$2.2 years) were recruited at 6 outpatient clinics in Seoul, Korea. We used the ADHD Rating Scale (ARS), Clinical Global Impression (CGI), and comprehensive attention test (CAT) to measure the drug's effects. Results : After 0.92${\pm}$0.32mg/kg/day of MCD were administered for 57.4${\pm}$7.6 days, there was a 48.5% reduction in the mean total ARS scores (p<.001). Fifty-seven subjects (64.8%) showed either much improved or very much improved outcomes on the CGI-Improvement scale. The CGI-Severity scale also decreased from an average of 4.7 to an average of 2.9 (p<.001). Errors and response time standard deviations of the CAT, sustained attention test-to-response tasks, the flanker test, and divided attention test scores decreased after treatment (p<.05). The forward memory span of the spatial working memory test scores increased (p<.05). Thirty-five patients (39.8%) experienced side effects, of which the most common were headache (14.8%), nausea (12.5%), and anorexia (9.1%). Conclusion : This open-label study suggests that MCD is effective and safe in improving the symptoms and neurocognitive functions of Korean children and adolescents with ADHD.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.29-35
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• 2019

Decursin is a major biological active component of Angelica gigas Nakai and is known to induce apoptosis of metastatic prostatic cancer cells. Recently, other reports have been commissioned to examine the anticancer activities of this plant. In this study, we evaluated the inhibitory activity and related mechanism of action of decursin against glioblastoma cell line. Decursin demonstrated cytotoxic effects on U87 and C6 glioma cells in a dose-dependent manner but not in primary glial cells. Additionally, decursin increased apoptotic bodies and phosphorylated JNK and p38 in U87 cells. Decursin also down-regulated Bcl-2 as well as cell cycle dependent proteins, CDK-4 and cyclin D1. Furthermore, decursin-induced apoptosis was dependent on the caspase activation in U87 cells. Taken together, our data provide the evidence that decursin induces apoptosis in glioblastoma cells, making it a potential candidate as a chemotherapeutic drug against brain tumor.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권3호
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• pp.296-301
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• 2019

An epileptic seizure is defined as the transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormally excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. The type of seizure is defined by the mode of onset and termination, clinical manifestation, and by the abnormal enhanced synchrony. If seizures recur, that state is defined as epilepsy. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are the mainstay of treatment. Knowledge about initiating and maintaining adequate AEDs is beneficial for the clinician who treats children with epilepsy. This article will delineate the general principles for selecting, introducing, and discontinuing AEDs and outline guidelines for monitoring adverse effects. In general, AED therapy following a first unprovoked seizure in children is not recommended. However, treatment should be considered after a second seizure. In children and adolescents, if they are seizure-free for at least 2 years, attempts to withdraw medication/s should be made, taking into account the risks vs. benefits for the individual patient. The decision on when and what AED to use should be tailored according to the patient. For optimal treatment, the selection of adequate AEDs can be achieved by considering the precise definition of the patient's seizure and epilepsy syndrome. Continuous monitoring of both therapeutic and adverse effects is critical for successful treatment with AEDs.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.276-289
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• 2022

Objectives: Child and adolescent sleep is an important factor for brain and physical development. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the prevalence of sleep disorders and nonorganic sleep disorders in children and adolescents and determine the type of utilization of medical institutions. This study analyzed the prevalence and type of medical institutions in Korean children and adolescents with sleep disorders and nonorganic sleep disorders. Methods: This study used data recorded in the Health Insurance Review and Assessment-National Patient Sample (HIRA-NPS) database from 2010 to 2017. Details of medical institution type and patient's sex, age, and treatment type were extracted for patients younger than 20 years with sleep disorders and nonorganic sleep disorders. Results: Among 2,536,478 patients under age 20, we identified 3,772 patients with sleep disorders or nonorganic sleep disorders. From 2010 to 2017, the prevalence of sleep disorders in children and adolescents was 0.07% to 0.09%. The utilization rate of Korean medical institutions was 30.47%. The prevalence of nonorganic sleep disorders and the utilization rate of Korean medical institutions were 0.06% to 0.08% and 45.99%, respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of sleep disorders and nonorganic sleep disorders in the under-20 population was 0.14% to 0.16%. More than 70% of patients with nonorganic sleep disorder who were younger than 9 years used Korean medical institutions.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.29-47
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• 2022

Purpose: This study was conducted to find out the mediated effects of smartphone overindulgence in the relationship between attention and spinal health of adolescents and to find out how cognitive strength moderates these relationships. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: All subjects measured attention, cognition strength, spinal angle, and smartphone overindulgence by measuring the ratio of SMR and mid-beta power to the power of the brain wave, amplitude variation of Cognitive Gamma-Peak, forward slope angle of the cervical spine, and the scale of diagnosis of smartphone addiction. Results: As a result, it shows a significant correlation between Attention, spinal angle, cognitive strength, and smartphone overindulgence(p<.05). In addition, attention was significantly mediated on the spinal angle through smartphone overindulgence(p<.001), and cognitive strength was significantly mediated in relation to smartphone overindulgence and spinal angle(p<.05). Conclusion: This result indicates that the mediation effect of overindulgence of a Smartphone is mediated according to its cognitive strength in relation to its effect of attention on the spine angle.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2012

Objectives : This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of victims of bullying and the demographic characteristics of victims, and their related psychopathology, in a Korean nationwide sample of youths in middle and high school over a one month period. Methods : During the autumn of 2009, students in the 7th to 12th grades at 23 secondary schools participated in a nationwide, cross-sectional study. The study subjects completed the Adolescent Mental Health and Problem Behavior Screening Questionnaire-II (AMPQ-II) and Symptom Checklist-90-Revision (SCL-90-R). Based on the data acquired, descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. Results : Among the 3364 participants, 2272 (67.54%) completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of victimization was 28.9%. Male gender was positively associated with victimization, and grade level was negatively related to victimization. The AMPQ-II bullying score (Factor 4) was significantly (p<.001) and positively correlated to the AMPQ-II student total score (r= 0.50), Worry and thought (Factor 1 ; r=0.38), Mood and suicide (Factor 2 ; r=0.31), Academic and Internet-related problems (Factor 3 ; r=0.24), Rule violations (Factor 5 ; r=0.23), and AMPQ-II teacher total score (r=0.11). Somatization (r=0.23), Obsessive-compulsive behavior (r=0.24), Interpersonal sensitivity (r=0.30), Depression (r=0.33), Anxiety (r=0.26), Hostility (r=0.30), Phobic anxiety (r=0.22), Paranoid ideation (r=0.36), and Psychoticism (r=0.31) results from the SCL-90-R were also found to be positively related to the AMPQ-II bullying score, and remained significant after adjusting for age and gender. A total of 26% of the victims reported suicidal ideations as compared to 9% of non-victims over the month prior to the evaluation ($x^2$=119.595, df=1, p<.001). The multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that the AMPQ-II bullying score significantly increased the risk of suicidal ideation [Exp(b)=1.55, df=1, p<.001] after adjusting for age and gender. Conclusion : School bullying was highly prevalent among Korean middle and high school students. This study provided strong evidence that suicidal ideation and psychopathology were serious problems among the victims of bullying.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.237-246
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• 1998

요 약：소아 ${\cdot}$ 청소년 병동에 입원하였던 전반적발달장애 소아 청소년 환자의 임상특성을 파악하기 위해 실시하였다. 방 법：최근 5년간 입원하였던 57명(남자 53명, 여자 4명)의 전반적발달장애 소아 청소년 환자를 대상으로 사회인구학적 특성, 진단, 아동초기 발달력, 공존 정신병리 및 신경심리학적 검사, 부모의 정신병리 및 가족력, 치료형태 및 경과 등을 조사하였다. 결 과：1) 입원시 평균연령은 $96{\pm}28.2$개월이었으며, 대상아동이 처음으로 전문기관을 방문했던 평균연령은 $52{\pm}26.6$개월이었다. 평균 입원기간은 $43.7{\pm}31.3$일이었다. 2) 진단은 ‘달리 분류되지 않은 전반적발달장애’가 27명(47.4%)으로 가장 많았고, 자폐장애 15명(26.3%), Asperger증후군 9명(15.8%), 소아기 붕괴성장애 2명(3.5%) 순이었다. 3) 임신기간 동안 문제를 보고한 환자모는 33명(57.9%)이었고, 이들 중 21명(36.8%)은 불안, 우울 등 심리적 문제를 보고하였다. 발달력상 특징적 소견으로, 34명(59.6%)에서 외인불안이 없었다 하였고, 30명(52.6%)에서 분리불안이 없었다고 하였다. 4) 공존병리로서는 13명(23.8%)에서 주의력결핍 ${\cdot}$ 과잉행동장애, 2명(3.5%)에서 틱장애, 3명(5.3%)에서 정신증이 있었다. 지능검사가 가능했던 28명의 평균 FSIQ는 $70{\pm}27.5$였으며, 이중 15명(53.6%)에서 70 이하였다. 벤더게스탈트검사(BGT)가 가능했던 28명 중 27명(96.4%)에서 이상소견을 보였다. 5) 뇌파검사를 시행하였던 52명 중 11명(21.2%)에서 이상소견을 보였으며, 뇌영상검사를 시행했던 37명중 8명(21.6%)에서 이상소견을 보였다. 6) 부모의 정신병리로는 환자모 8명(14%)에서 우울증을 보였다. 20명(35.1%)에서 정신과적 가족력이 있었으며, 이중 3명(5.3%)에서는 전반적발달장애의 가족력을 보였다. 7) 입원전의 치료형태를 살펴보면, 62.5%에서 조기교육을 포함한 특수치료를 받았다. 62.5%는 정신과 외래치료를 받았다. 결 론：전반적 발달장애의 경우 발달과정에서 문제가 발생하므로 더더욱 조기 진단 및 조기 치료의 필요성이 강조되야 한다. 치료시 다면적 접근이 필수적이므로 치료자간의 이해와 교류가 동반되야 한다.