• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.24 no.spc1
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• pp.89-100
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the researches about regarding Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and to understand the trends of Meridian-based Psychotherapy. Methods : Every article relevant to EFT was obtained from 'Pubmed' and Korean journal databases. Keywords used for searching included 'EFT' and 'Emotional freedom technique'. Results : 1) 5 reviews, 11 randomized controlled trials, 3 controlled trials, 1 single group comparative study and 4 case studies were searched. 2) Anxiety disorders were most frequently studied with EFT. Other studies included insomnia, depression and pain symptoms. EFT interventions were attempted in many different protocols and assessed with various tools. 3) Review articles indicated that meridian-based psychotherapies, such as EFT, are based on the meridian theory of oriental medicine. They evaluate EFT positively for its effectiveness on psychiatric diseases. Conclusions : EFT is increasingly studied and used in clinical practice of various fields. Objective evaluation tools and standardized intervention protocols are needed for the development of a new guideline for EFT.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.1277-1280
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• 2012

Aim: Studies have shown effects of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy on quality of life in cases of gynaecological cancer. Very few studies are available examining the quality of life of individuals in Turkey who have been diagnosed with gynaecological cancer and undergoing treatment. Method: This study was performed to evaluate the quality of life of such patients using the EORTC-QLQ-C30 Quality of Life Index. Chi-square Yates, Mann-Whitney-U tests and variance analysis used for statistical analizing. Results: The EORTC-QLQ-C30 Quality of Life Index mean points for "general well-being and quality of life" of the patients were found to be $60.5{\pm}25.0$. In the sub-groups of the Quality of Life Index determined fatigue ($60.1{\pm}24.8$), economic difficulties ($46.9{\pm}33.3$), pain and loss of appetite ($42.9{\pm}27.8$; $42.9{\pm}34.0$) and insomnia ($40.1{\pm}34.0$) were the symptoms most reported to have a negative effect on quality of life. Statistical significance was noted for marital status and income status (p<0.05) but not educational level. Conclusion:Determination of quality of life of women with a diagnosis of gynaecological oncological disease who are undergoing chemotherapy enables provision of a more comprehensive and higher quality of care.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.47-55
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• 2018

Objectives: The aim of this report is to suggest that severe weight loss diagnosed with a pattern of liver-spleen disharmony can be effectively treated with Korean Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medication). Methods: This is a clinical case report of a patient with severe weight loss diagnosed with a pattern of liver-spleen disharmony. The patient was treated with Samryungbeakchul-san (Canlingbaizhu-san), Hyangsayangyi-tang (Xiangshayangwei-tang), and Haewoolhwajoong-tang (Jieyuhezhong-tang) two to three times a day and with acupuncture and moxibustion two to three times a week. Results: After the short-term treatments described above, the patient was gradually recovering from severe weight loss and many accompanying symptoms, such as diarrhea, insomnia, insufficient food intake, and others. Conclusions: The results show the possibility that severe weight loss diagnosed with a pattern of liver-spleen disharmony could be effectively treated with Korean Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medication).

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.73-90
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• 2002

Objectives: This study investigated significant factors that influence functional evaluation of stroke so as to be a fundamental data for estimating prognosis of stroke patients. Methods: 204 patients were studied within 7 days of admission, after the diagnosis of stroke through brain CT scan, brain MRI scan and clinical observations. They were hospitalized in the oriental medical hospital of Dongeui University from February to July in 2001. They were examined at the early stage of onset, after 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks, and measured for average mark and the degree of improvement by using the Activity Index. Results: Ischemic stroke, past history of stroke, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, risk factor of obesity, non-professional emergency treatment and hospitalizing time after 1 day from onset, high blood pressure, tachycardia pulse and high blood sugar in abnormal vital sign in acute stage, conscious, cognitive or communication disorder, motor aphasia, dysphagia, constipation for more than 3 days, urinary incontinence, visual field defect, insomnia, and chest discomfort in early stage of onset had a negative influence on functional evaluation. Conclusions: Type of stroke, past history, risk factors, emergency treatment and hospitalizing time after onset, abnormal vital sign and intercurrent symptoms in Acute stage were relevant factors in predicting functional evaluation of stroke.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.755-765
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• 1999

Most people experience fatigue at some point in their lives, and they say the word ‘fatigue’ in their ordinary conversational speech. The ordinary word is used as a military or engineering term and has been studied in various different disciplines, such as ergonomics, physiology, psychology, medicine, and nursing. In spite of its widespread uses, however, fatigue has not been well defined. The term of fatigue Is thus often used with different meanings and is applied in diverse contexts that had led to a confusion of ideas. In people with cancer, fatigue is reported as a major distress. Despite the importance of fatigue in cancer patients, the phenomena of fatigue is poorly understood. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to analyze the concept of fatigue in people with cancer. The process for the concept analysis was guided by Walker and Avant's conceptual analysis methodology. The identified attributes of fatigue in the present study were subjective feeling, lack of energy, sustenance, and multidimensions. The antecedents were cancer treatment and economic status. The consequences were decreased daily, vocational, leisure, and social activities, uncertainty, and difficulties in adjustment. Symptoms (pain, anorexia, and insomnia) and emotional disturbance were not clear whether they are antecedents or consequences. However, they are related with cancer related fatigue. Even though still in the beginning stage, instruments measuring cancer related fatigue have been developed by some nursing investigators.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.131-141
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• 2006

Psychogenic vomiting (七情吐) is the disease of vomiting due to seven emotions that joy, anger, melancholy, anxiety, grief, fear and terror being the response of the mind to the environmental stimuli. We experienced a 21year-old man who had a psychogenic vomiting due to maladjustment in a military life, and whose condition was improved through oriental medical treatment. We treated the patient with Herbal medications and Giungoroen (至言高論)-wise saying and lofty opinion). Giungoroen is psychological therapy that promotes patient's recognition of disease and will to cure it through conversation. After being treated, the patient showed that symptoms (vomiting, nausea, abdominal discomfort, insomnia, a depressed mood, a feeling of uneasiness) was improved considerably. Tills result suggests that oriental medical treatment bas good effect on psychogenic vomiting due to adjustment disorder.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.166-172
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• 1996

The alopecia is classified to Alopecia areata, Telogen effluvium, Anagen effluvium and Androgenetic alopecia. The exact cause of alopecia is not known, but a inherent and immunologic anc psychosomatic and endocrinic factors are suspected. We analysed clinical study in 77 patients, who had visited to the Dept. of Dermatology, Hospital of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University to treat alopecia from June, 1994 to March, 1995. The results were summarized as follows; 1. In the series of 77 patients, $52\%\;were\;male\;and\;48\%$ were female. The peak incidence of age group was 20 to 29 ($55\%$). 2. The peak incidence of age group at on set was 20 to 29 ($49\%$). 3. The most frequent feature was insomnia ($25\%$). Frequent appeared signs and symptoms in descending order were head itching, head scale, fatigue and dizziness. 4. The personal history of patient were seborrheic dermatitis ($17\%$), atopic dermatitis, disorder of thyroid gland and acne in descending order. 5. The patients with family history occupied $25\%$. 6. Shineung Yangjin Dan was most used in treatments as $36\%$.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.145-154
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• 2008

1. Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Gihwangbaekho-tang which is based on the Sasang Constitutional Medicine for the cerebrovascular accident patient who has suffered from dysphasia and dysphagia. 2. Methods The subject is about 69-year-old cerebrovascular accident patient suffering from dysphasia and dysphagia who was diagnosed as Soyangin interior overheated disease based on his nature & emotion, physical chracteristics, symptoms, and we have prescribed Gihwangbaekho-tang. 3. Results and Conclusions Cerebrovascular accident parient is suffering from dysphagia, dysphasia, insomnia, constipation, quadroparesis treated with Gihwangbaekho-tang were improved. This study describes the improvement of dysphagia, dysphasia and other general sypmtoms using Gihwangbaekho-tang. Gihwangbaekho-tang takes effect Soyangin interior overheated disease.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.153-163
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• 2005

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to find out whether Ondam-tang has any effects on adolescence with anxiety disorder Methods : The subject is in regard to 1 case with anxiety disorder who adnutted at ${\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}$ Oriental Medical hospital from 29th of June to 7th of July. The herbal therapy (Acupuncture, Moxa, Aroma therapy) is applied. Results : After treatment, in a week, most of symptoms (insomnia, anxiety, the problem of verbal expression, chest discomfort, palpitation, anorexia, digestion, headache, dizziness, thirst, eye discomfort, etc) were subsided. Conclusion : Anxiety disorder is similar to Simdamhugup in Oriental medicine. Ondam-tang has been used for long time for treatment on Simdamhugup. Ondam-tang is effective medication for adolescence with anxiety disorder, but more studies about adolescence and Oriental approach of psychiatries are needed.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.58-67
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• 2017

Objectives:This study was designed to report treatment by Sasang Constitutional Medicine to the patients with Major Neurocognitive Disorder(Dementia) from various causes. Methods:These two patients were diagnosed as Taeeumin and Soyangin according to the result of Sasang constitutional diagnosis, and treated by Sasang constitutional medications. The progress was evaluated with the Korean version of Mini-Mentel State Exam(KMMSE) and Global Disorientation Scale(GDS). Result:The symptoms like wandering, insomnia, cognitive disorder was improved in these patients. Also, KMMSE and GDS score were highly improved. the one patient was cured with Cheongsimyeonja-tang and and the other was cured with Jihwangbaekho-tang and Yanggyuksanhwa-tang. Conclusion:This cases show that Sasang constitutional herbal medications are an effective treatment for the patients with Major Neurocognitive Disorder.