• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.38-48
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• 2007

Objectives : The K-ARS (Korean ADHD Rating Scale) is one of the most important assessment tool of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Korea. in this study, we presented detailed normative data on the K-ARS for school-aged children in Seoul metropolitan area to put it to practical use. Methods : The subjects were 2,397 students(1,223 boys and 1,174 girls, aged 6-12) from 4 elementary schools in Seoul, and one caretaker of each child completed the K-ARS for parents. Children who showed high scores of the K-ARS for parents were screened, and 2 child psychiatrists interviewed them to make a clinical diagnosis. We compared the mean scores of the K-ARS for parents between ADHD and normal group, and examined the percentage of correct classification. Results : There were some differences in score of the K-ARS for parents according to sex and age, so we presented continuous normative data with T score and subdivided cut-off points for ADHD screening. Interviews with child psychiatrists using DSM-IV criteria were performed to test diagnostic validity, and the difference in every the K-ARS for parents index between ADHD and normal group was significant(p<.001). Using 3 different cut-of points(80th, 90th, 93rd percentage), the accuracies of ADHD correct classification were 67.9, 72.2, 71.1% and all 3 canonical discriminants were significant (p<.05) between ADHD and normal group. Conclusion : The normative data and cut-off points on the K-ARS for parents are useful in screening ADHD children in Seoul metropolitan area.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.85-115
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• 2023

Objectives : This study reports on the cases of four ADHD patients who treated with herbal medication based on Disease Pattern Identification Diagnostic System (DPIDS). Methods : Two children and two adults were diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM-V, and Galgeunhwangryeonhwanggeum-tang was administered. The parents of the two children completed the Korean ADHD Rating Scale (K-ARS) before and after treatment, while the other patients used the Korean ADHD Self Rating Scale (K-ASRS). The patients' somatic symptoms and other issues were evaluated through interviews. Results : In the first case, the K-ARS scale exhibited a change from 28 to 3. The patient demonstrated improvements in attention, concentration, and social behavior, along with the elimination of self-injurious behavior. In the second case, the K-ARS scale showed a change from 41 to 9. The patient in the third case demonstrated improved chronic fatigue, increased attention, work efficiency, and enhanced social skills, leading to maintaining employment for over six months for the first time in their life after the treatments. Additionally, the patient in the fourth case demonstrated improved work concentration and relief in nocturia. Conclusions : In this study, four patients exhibited improvements in symptoms of attention deficit, hyperactivity, and impulsivity before and after herbal treatment, leading to enhanced academic and social relationships. As the patients progressed in their health restoration, symptoms related to the genitourinary system also showed improvement.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.61-73
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• 2013

Objective : The purpose of this report is to submit a case study on a patient of developmental disabilities with ADHD by taking "Sihogayonggolmoryeo-tang". Methods : We gave herbal medicine to a patient and observe the progress as the way of Cornners Abbreviated Rating Scale(CARS), ADHD Rating Scale (K-ARS), The ADD-H Comprehensive Teacher's Rating Scale(ACTeRS), Child Attention Problem(CAP), IOWA Conners Rating Scale, Conners Teacher Rating Scale(CTRS), Conners Parents Rating Scale (CPRS), Home Situation Questionnaire(HSQ), School Situation Questionnaire(SSQ). Results : The total score of CARS, ACTeRS and other scales were decreased by taking herbal medicine, and especially hyperactive scores were significantly decreased. Conclusions : Patient's symptom was significantly improved by using "diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun six meridian patterns and provisions" and analyzing patient's psychological and physical conditions.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.199-206
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• 2013

Objectives : Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Asperger's disorder (AD) in children are associated with attentional problems, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulties with social interactions. Pharmacological treatment may alleviate symptoms of ADHD, but seldom solves difficulties with social interactions. Social skills training (SST) may assist in improving their social interactions. We examined the effects of SST on children's social competences, general behavior, and ADHD symptoms. Methods : Thirty four children, aged 7 to 12 years, participated in the cognitive behavioral SST program once a week at the outpatient division of child-adolescent psychiatry. SST was composed of 24 sessions (ninety minutes) for 6 months. Twenty-five children were diagnosed with ADHD, and 9 children were diagnosed with AD. Parents of the children rated Korea-Child Behavior Checklist (K-CBCL), Conner's rating scales, Korean-ADHD Rating Scale (K-ARS), Social Skill Rating System (SSRS), and Matson's Social Skill Rating Scale as an evaluation of the treatment effect, before the first session and after the final session of the training. Results : The ADHD group showed significantly increased scores of social and social competence of CBCL and SSRS. Further, scores of externalizing problems of CBCL, CRS, and ARS were significantly decreased. The Asperger's group showed significantly increased scores of social competence of CBCL, SSRS, and MESS. There was a significant difference of the improvement in CBCL's school and total behavior problem score, CRS between drug change group and no drug change group. Conclusion : The result of this study suggests that SST is effective in improving social skills for children with ADHD and AD. In addition, SST has shown its effectiveness in treating attentional problems for children with ADHD. To prove objective usefulness of SST, further studies with a more structured design and long-term duration along with a sufficient number of AD participants will be necessary.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.289-297
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• 2008

Attention Deficif and Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) is a behavioral disoerder characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity and hyperactivity, This is the case of a ADHD child treated with Neurofeedback therapy. ADHD Diagnotic System(ADS), Conner;s parent rating scale, ADHD-Rating Scale (ARS), Korean Child Behavior Checklist(K-CBCL) were compared between before and after Neurofeedback theraphy. And the EEG(Theta wave, SMR wave and Beta wave) data of each ession was analysed. As a result, Neurofeedback therapy is efficient in the treatment of ADHD.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2017

연구목적 본 연구는 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애(attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD) 환자들을 대상으로 다양한 실행기능과 정량화 뇌파간의 상관성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방법 31명의 소아청소년 ADHD 환자를 대상으로 정량화 뇌파를 측정하였다. 종합주의력검사(Comprehensive Attention Test, CAT), 스트룹 색-단어 추론 검사(Color-Word Inference Test, CWIT), 선추적 검사(Trail Making Test, TMT), 카드분류검사(Card Sorting Test, CST)가 시행되었고 한국어판 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애 평정척도(Korean version of the ADHD Rating Scale, K-ARS)가 측정되었다. 결과 CAT 검사 점수와 알파, 베타 파워가 양적 상관이 있는 반면, 델타 파워와는 부적 상관이 있었다. CWIT 검사에서는 감소된 델타 파워와 증가된 베타 파워가 높은 수행수준과 관련 있었다. 높은 TMT 검사 점수는 증가된 알파 대역 파워와 관련이 있었으며, CST 검사에서 델타 파워는 높은 수행수준과 부적 상관이 있는 반면 알파, 하이 감마파의 파워와는 양적 상관을 보였다. K-ARS 점수는 알파 파워와 부적 상관을 보였다. 결론 정량화 뇌파는 ADHD 환자들의 실행기능과 상관성을 보이며 신경생리학적 지표로서의 유용성이 시사된다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.79-97
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• 2010

Objectives : The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of Jajun-maum-dom-movement program on the attention and hyperactivity of middle school students, Methods: Jajun-maum-dom-movement program was applied to 14 middle school students for 8 weeks, To measure the improvement of attention and decrease of hyperactivity, these tests were used - ADHD Diagnostic System(hereinafter ADS), Parent's Abbreviated Conners Rating Scale(hereinafter ACRS), Teacher's Korean ADHD Rating Scale(hereinafter K-ARS). For each variable in the 3 test methods, the results of before and after program were measured and then, the results were assessed by paired t-test, Interrelations between the resulted values of 10 variables were analyzed in these three groups: scores before program, scores after program, and change in scores before and after program, Among 10 variables, for variable showing significant difference by t-test, it was assessed by ANCOVA whether change in scores before and after program is affected by the grade and gender. Results: As for the changed score between before-the-program and after-the-program, in the ADS test, it was found that there is a significant effect in the "commission error" which is one of the indices showing the degree of hyperactivity, and "sensitivity(d')" which is one of the indices showing attention, and it was found that there is a significant effect in ACRS and K -ARSC total), Among the correlations of the 4 variables, "ACRS" and "K-ARSC total) ", which show the comprecessive criteria, have the positive correlation of significance in before-the-program, after-the-program and the changed score between before-the-program and after-the-program, However, there was no specific correlations among sub-variables about attention or hyperactivity, and in all of 4 variables, there was no significant degree of change according to grade or gender. Conclusions : As the results of assessment by ADHD Diagnostic System, Parent's Abbreviated Conners Rating Scale, Teacher's Korean ADHD Rating Scale to study the effects of Jajun-maum-dom-movement program on attention and hyperactivity, it is known that the program is helpful for improvement of attention and decrease of hyperactivity for the participated students.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.147-155
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• 2008

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of osmotic release oral system-methylphenidate (OROS-MPH) in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Methods: This was an 8-week open label study of OROS-MPH monotherapy. The subjects were 113 children with ADHD aged 6-12 years. Outcome measures were the Korean version of the parent ADHD Rating Scale (K-ARS), Korean version of the Conners Parent Rating Scale (K-CPRS), Clinical Global Impression-Severity and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement. Side effects were monitored using Barkley's Side Effect Rating Scale. We compared the change-over-time in the mean scores of the outcome measure according to the comorbidity of disruptive behavior disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and tic disorder. Results: The mean K-ARS and K-CPRS scores were significantly decreased, regardless of the comorbidity. The mean doses of OROS-MPH and dropout rate did not differ significantly according to comorbidity. The OROS-MPH was well tolerated, regardless of the comorbidity. However, children with tic disorder reported a higher frequency of tics or nervous movements between the $2^{nd}\;and\;8^{th}$ week than those without tic disorder. Conclusion: The OROS-MPH is effective for decreasing the symptoms of ADHD, and it is well tolerated, even by patients with comorbid psychiatric disorders.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.74-82
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• 2011

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 소아 청소년 정신과 외래를 방문하는 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애(Attention-Deficit/Hyper-activity Disorder, ADHD) 아동의 주의력 결핍 정도와 심박 변이도(Heart Rate Variability, HRV)의 인자와의 관계를 비교하고 주의력 결핍 과잉행동의 검사 척도를 통한 증상의 정도와 부모 양육 스트레스 정도와의 연관성을 평가하고자 하였다. 방 법: 2007년 8월부터 2009년 7월까지 고려대학교 구로병원 정신건강의학과의 소아 클리닉을 방문하여 ADHD 진단을 받은 환자 중 이전에 약물 치료를 받은 기왕력이 없는 환자를 대상으로 하였다. ADHD 진단 및 평가에 주의력 장애 진단 시스템(ADHD diagnostic system, ADS)과 ADHD 평가 척도(ADHD rating scale, ARS)를 이용하였고, HRV 측정은 5분 동안 시행되는 것으로 평가하였다. 또한 부모의 양육 스트레스 정도를 측정하기 위하여 부모의 양육 스트레스 척도를 이용하였고 지능검사로는 한국판 아동용 웩슬러 지능검사가 이용되었다. Pearson 상관 분석을 통해 ARS 변수, ADS 변수와 HRV의 인자, 양육 스트레스 변수들 간의 상관관계에 대하여 알아보았다. 결 과: ADHD로 진단 받은 59명의 환자가 본 연구에 최종 참여하였다. HRV 인자 중 주파수 영역 분석법에서 저주파 스펙트럼은 ADS 변수 중 반응 시간 변산성(r=0.325, p<0.05)과 유의한 상관관계를 보였으나, 그 외 ADS 변수들과 ARS 변수들과는 유의한 상관 관계를 보이지 않았다. 부모 양육 스트레스에서는 ARS의 부주의 인자의 증상 정도가 심해질수록 부모-자녀의 역기능적 상호작용과 자녀의 기질과 관련된 척도가 유의하게 증가하였고 과활동성 인자의 증상 정도가 심해질수록 부모의 스트레스와 자녀의 기질과 관련된 척도가 유의하게 증가되었으며 그 외에는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결 론: 본 연구에서는 ADHD 아동들에서의 임상적 변인과 HRV의 인자 사이에서 일부 연관성을 보여주었다. 따라서 차후 HRV가 임상적으로 ADHD 아동들에 있어서 치료를 받은 후 정신적 할당에 향상되었는지를 알아볼 수 있는 도구 중 하나가 될 가능성을 보여 주는 것이라 할 수 있겠고 이후 이에 따른 양육스트레스의 변화 또한 전향적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.183-196
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• 2003

연구목적：본 연구에서는 정상 아동 및 외래 내원 아동을 대상으로 한국어판 코너스 부모 및 교사용 평가 척도 (Korean-Conners' Parent Rating Scale：K-CPRS and Korean-Conners' Teacher Rating Scale：KCTRS) 의 간편형에 대한 신뢰도와 타당도를 조사하였다. 방 법：경기도 중소도시 지역에 소재한 두 초등학교에 재학 중인 아동들과 같은 지역 대학 병원 외래에 내원한 ADHD 아동 환자들이 연구 대상에 포함되었다. 연구대상의 교사 및 부모는 코너스 평가 척도를 완성하였으며 추가로 한국어판 ADHD 평가 척도(Korean-ADHD Rating Scale：K-ARS)를 작성하였고 부모는 별도로 한국어판 아동·청소년 평가 척도(Korean-Children Behavior Check List：K-CBCL)를 작성하였다. 자료 분석 방법으로는 기술 통계, 상관 분석, 신뢰도 분석, 요인 분석, t검증과 일원 변량 분석이 실시되었다. 결 과：한국어판 코너스 평가 척도(Korean-Conners' Rating Scale：K-CRS)의 평정자간 신뢰도에서 부모 평가의 정신신체 문제와 불안 요인을 제외하고는 부모 및 교사용 평가 척도의 각 하위 척도들은 서로 유의한 상관을 보였다. 또한 두 척도의 문항들은 비교적 높은 내적 합치도를 보여주었는데, 둘 중에서 교사용 평가 척도가 더 높은 내적 합치도를 나타내었다. K-CRS의 하위 척도치들과 K-CBCL 및 K-ARS의 각 하위척도치는 통계적으로 유의한 상관을 보여주었다. K-CRS에 대한 요인 분석 결과 부모용은 5개 요인 모델이, 교사용은 3개 요인 모델이 가장 최적의 설명 모델인 것으로 나타났다. 부가적으로 ADHD 임상군과 정상군간의 척도 점수에서의 차이를 살펴보았을 때 두 군 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 결 론：한국어판 Conners 부모 및 교사용 평가 척도는 아동들의 문제 행동을 평가하는데 있어 적정한 신뢰도와 타당도를 가지고 있었으며 임상 장면에서 아동의 행동 문제에 대한 평가 및 진단에 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것으로 보인다.