• 수면정신생리
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.177-184
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• 1998

Objectives : Disturbance of sleep with or without sleep apnea may impair the memory function. Sleep deficiency, sleepiness, sleep apnea and emotional problem in sleep disorders can induce an impairment of memory function. Methods : In this study, the polysomnographies were administered to 58 sleep apnea patients and 38 sleep disorder patients without sleep apnea. Their clinical symptoms were quantitatively evaluated. Short term and long term memory were evaluated before and after polysom no graphy with Digit symbol test and Rey-Osterrieth complex figure test. And correlations among various sleep, repiratory and clinical variables were statistically studied in order to explore which variables may influence on memory function. Results and Conclusions : Results are as follows. Depth of sleep cis positively correlated with memory function. As sleep apnea increases and average saturation of blood oxygen decreases, memory function is more impaired. Emotional depression, high blood pressure, obesity or alcohol impaired memory function. However, daytime sleepiness was not significantly correlated with memory function. The possible mechanisms how above factors influence on the memory function were discussed.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2015

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate Korean Wechsler Intelligence profiles and specific abilities related to attention problem of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods : The Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-fourth edition (K-WISC-IV) and Advanced Test of Attention (ATA) were administered to 91 children and adolescents (age $8.5{\pm}2.6$ years, 73 boys) with ADHD. Pearson correlation and independent t-tests were used. Results : The means of Working Memory Index (WMI) and Processing Speed Index (PSI) showed a score of low average in K-WISC-IV. WMI scores for the K-WISC-IV showed clinically significant correlations with omission errors, commission errors, and response time variability on auditory ATA. PSI scores also showed significant correlations with response time and variability on visual ATA. In addition, significantly lower digit span backward scores were observed in hyperactive-impulsive/combined subtypes compared to inattentive subtype (t=3.60, p<.001). Conclusion : Children with ADHD showed significantly lower scores in WMI and PSI which were clinically correlated with ATA scores, and hyperactive-impulsive/combined subtypes showed poorer working memory functions in WMI. Follow-up studies are proposed.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 소방공무원의 외상후 스트레스 장애의 원인을 파악하고 스트레스를 진단하기 위한 척도와 도구에 대한 고찰을 통해 위기상황 스트레스 관리 교육프로그램과 대책을 제안하고자 하는데 그 목적이 있다. 외상후 스트레스 장애는 침습 증상, 회피 증상, 인지와 기분의 부정적 변화, 과각성 증상을 특징을 포함한다. 트라우마의 기억은 외현 기억(explicit memory)과 암묵 기억(implicit memory)이 있다. 외현 기억은 의식적, 인지적, 서술적이며, 변연계 구조물 중 해마가 관여한다. 사건 당시 정보 처리는 억제적이며, 내러티브 언어구성을 갖는다. 암묵 기억은 무의식적, 정서적, 절차적이며, 몸이 기억을 한다. 관련된 변연계 구조물은 편도체이고 사건 당시 정보처리는 활성화되어 있고, 말로 표현할 수 없는 언어구성을 갖는다. 암묵 기억의 소거가 트라우마 치료에서 가장 중요하다. 위기상황 스트레스 관리(critical incident stress management, CISM)는 위기 상황으로 인해 발생되는 스트레스의 유해성을 감소시키고, 조절하기 위한 포괄적이고 체계적인 접근 방법이다. 결론적으로 CISM의 핵심적 목표는 외상후 스트레스 장애에 의한 심리적 상태의 종결이라고 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 외상후 스트레스 장애의 원인과 대처방법에 대한 문헌 고찰을 통해 소방공무원의 외상후 스트레스 장애 해소를 위한 교육프로그램 개발을 제안하고자 하였다.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2018

목적 : 본 연구는 복합운동프로그램이 수면장애 모델 쥐의 수면장애 개선과 뇌기능 기억력에 어떠한 영향을 주는지 신경생리학적 접근을 통한 과학적 근거를 제시하는데 그 목적이 있다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 수면장애 모델 쥐 16마리에게 동물실험실에서 제작된 복합운동프로그램을 적용하여 4일간 실시하였다. 실시 후 뇌기능은 해마의 BDNF의 변화를 확인하였고 수면의 변화는 혈액 중의 멜라토닌의 농도를 확인하였다. 결과 : 첫째, 복합운동프로그램의 뇌기능에 대한 영향은 실험군에서 유의미한 증가를 보였다(p<0.01). 둘째, 복합운동프로그램의 수면장애에 대한 영향은 실험군과 대조군에서 유의미한 증가를 보였다(p<0.01) (p<0.05). 결론 : 지역사회의 노인증가율이 급속히 증가하고 있으며 노인의 수면장애는 이러한 노인들의 삶의 질에 영향을 줄 수 있다. 그리고 수면장애로 인한 이차적인 기억력 저하도 문제가 될 수 있다. 수면장애를 개선할 수 있는 방법은 여러 가지가 있겠지만 경제적, 공간적으로 부담이 되지 않는 복합운동만으로도 수면과 기억의 개선을 도모할 수 있음을 실험동물을 통하여 과학적으로 증명하였다.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.136-146
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• 1998

Objectives : This study was performed to evaluate the effects of PTSD on memory function, to investigate the difference of memory function between PTSD and non-PTSD patients, and to identify major variables correlated to PTSD scale and Memory Assessment Scale. Methods: The authors used PTSD-scale(Mississippi scale and Combat Exposure Scale) for measuring PTSD severity. And, Beck Depression Inventory was also used. Memory assessment scale was assessed by well trained psychologist. Thirty one Vietnam veterans who had been hospitalized were collected consecutively. These patients were evaluated by psychiatrists with interview and measurement for fifteen months since March, 1997. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS and the stastistic methods used for analysis Chi-square, t-test, and Pearson's correlation. Results : 1) There were significant differences in short-term memory and verbal memory between PTSD and non-PTSD in Vietnam veterans. 2) Mississippi scale and Combat Exposure Scale were negatively correlated to short-term memory and verbal memory(Pearson's correlation). 3) Religion status was a significant variable between PTSD and non-PTSD in Vietnam veterans. 4) There is no significant difference in visual memory and total memory scale between PTSD and Non-PTSD in Vietnam veterans Conclusions : Neuropsychological changes were found in the posttraumatic stress disorder. There were significant differences in short-term memory and verbal memory between PTSD and non-PTSD in Vietnam veterans. Mississippi scale and Combat Exposure Scale were negatively correlated to short-term memory and verbal memory. We suggest that neuropsychological test might be used for an objective assessment of patients with the combat related PTSD and be considered helpful in the assessment of patients with the diagnosis. And we also suggest rehabilitation strategies would be used to compensate for memory deficits in PTSD patients.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.103-111
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• 2002

Neurocognitive research focusing on cognitive deficits in Depression has resulted in several important but yet potentially contradictory findings. Much literature documents the presence of significant neurocognitive impairments in depressive patients. Studies have shown that dysthymic disorder patients demonstrate a diffuse pattern of cognitive impairment which is frequently indistinguishable from that of focal braindamaged patients. Some reports have suggested that there is a focal pattern of deficit, such as anterior cingulate dysfunction, frontal lobe impairment, or dysfunction of the temporal-limbic cortex. The aim of this study is to evaluate the neurocognitive functions in dysthymic disorder patients, and to compare the functions with those of major depressive disorder patients. The subjects are 17 dysthymic disorder patients. And their neurocognitive functions are compared with those of 23 major depressive episode patients. Patients with a history of neurologic disease, alcohol dependence, substance abuse and mental retardation are excluded. They are assessed with a part of Vienna Test System which is computerized neurocognitive function tests and can evaluate attention, eductive ability, reproductive ability, visuoperceptual analysis, vigilance, visual immediate memory, the speed of information-processing, judgement, and fine motor coordinations. There are no other specific difference between two groups, except the result of cognitrone test. This study provides information about the neurocognitive functions and some difference between major depressive disorder patients and carefully diagnosed dysthymic disorder patients.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2014

Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloys of a variety of composition were characterized in terms of shape memory properties and cold workability. Cold workability tested by cold rolling indicated that the alloys solution treated in the ${\alpha}+{\beta}$ region have a higher ductility than those solution treated in the ${\beta}$ region. Also it is known that cold workability increased with the decrease in Al content in the ${\beta}$ region. This seems to be resulted from the fact that Mn addition causes to expand ${\beta}$ region toward lower Al content and lower order-disorder transition temperature, consequently, ${\beta}$ of excellent workability being frozen even at room temperature. Experimental results regarding shape memory showed that the properties were better with a higher Al contents at a given Mn content, which is closely related with martensitic transformation. It is also shown that super elasticity limit was enhanced with decrease in the yield strength of alloys because a lower yield strength seems to initiates slip at the lower applied stress.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.402-411
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• 2011

1. Objectives: This study is about three vascular dementia patients with disorientation, memory impairment and cognitive disorder. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Sasang constitutional treatment and suggested using the Mini Mental Status Examination - Korea (MMSE-K), Global Deterioration Scale (GDS). 2. Methods: These three patients were treated by Sasang constitutional herbal medications based on "Donguisusebowon". Acupuncture and west medications were limited as much as possible. We evaluated the symptoms through the Mini Mental Status Examination - Korea (MMSE-K), GDS (Global Deterioration Scale). 3. Results and Conclusions: Disorientation, memory impairment and cognitive disorder that were these three patients chief complaints were improved. This case study shows that Sasang constitutional herbal medications are an effective treatment for vascular dementia patients.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2003

Dissociative amnesia is a psychiatric disorder charicterized by a sudden loss of memory, but which has no organic disease or explanation, It usually occurs after severe psychosocial stress or traumatic experience. As for medical treatment, medicine, psychotherapy and hypnosis are used. This case describes a 35-years-old woman who developed amnesia and depression following severe troublesome events. So she suited without expression and appealed against headache, dizziness, chest discomfort and weakness. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy was enforced for three days with hypnosis. She expressed the felling over the incident which she dose not like, and canceled in the past. She became reconciled with the family and left the husband by the heart. Then she recovered memory completely and body condition also improved. Recovery and growth of self were helped using supportive expression in order to prevent a recurrence. The prognosis is good with complete recovery, and there was no relapse.

• Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.461-468
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• 2018

Objective: Cognitive disturbance is one of the major symptoms of depression and may be improved by treatment with antidepressants. This study aimed to investigate the predictors of cognitive improvement in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who were taking antidepressants. Methods: This study included 86 patients with MDD who completed 12 weeks of antidepressant monotherapy. Cognitive symptoms were assessed using the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire-Korean version (PDQ-K), which addresses four domains of cognitive functioning (attention/concentration, retrospective memory, prospective memory, and organization/planning) and was administered at study entry and at the 12-week end point. A variety of demographic, clinical, and treatment-related variables were evaluated as predictors of changes in total and domain scores. Results: All PDQ-K domains showed significant improvement after 12 weeks of antidepressant treatment. More severe initial depressive symptoms, fewer sick-leave days at study entry, and reduced use of concomitant anxiolytics/hypnotics during treatment were significantly associated with greater cognitive improvement. Conclusion: Cognitive symptoms are more responsive to antidepressant treatment in patients with severe MDD. Reduced use of anxiolytics and hypnotics could improve the cognitive functioning of patients with MDD taking antidepressants.