• Journal of East-West Nursing Research
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.54-61
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• 1997

This study was directed at analysing nursing practice in one oriental medicine hospital. In this study, the nurses were chosen from two units at one oriental medicine hospital. Using the worksampling method, a total of 780 series of nursing actions were collected over thirteen days. this study had two findings. First, the percentage for the amount of actual nursing practice was 79.5% which is lower than the amount of actual nursing practice in other western style general hospitals. Second, the content of nursing practice included nursing actions(43.8%), nursing management (35.5%), and education /research (0.1%), indicating that only the special care of oriental nursing and education /research were not observed in nursing practice. These findings indicate a deficit knowledge in oriental medicine and oriental nursing care by nurses in oriental medicine hospitals. Since Oriental Nursing has not been included in Nursing curriculum, there is a need for research to develop basic education in Oriental Medicine and pharmacology as well as the development of a sgstematized approach to Oriental Nursing so as to provide an appropriate background for nurses working in this field. Further research is needed to define nursing in the Oriental Medicine system.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.44 no.4
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• pp.182-192
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• 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases surged across South Korea during the omicron-variant wave. We aimed to report the effectiveness of herbal medicine administered through telemedicine consultations as an adjunctive therapy for COVID-19. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 who were self-isolating at home were provided telephone consultations through a Korean Medicine clinic between January and March 2022. On the basis of their dominant symptoms, the patients were prescribed Eunkyo-san for seven days. Patients were asked to evaluate the severity of their COVID-19 symptoms before and after treatment by numeric rating scale. Of ten patients, more than half of them reported cough, fever, headache, and sore throat on the first telephone consultation. Patients reported that all symptoms related to COVID-19 disappeared completely on the second consultation. No severe adverse events were identified. The results of this case series suggest that Eunkyo-san administration can be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for patients with COVID-19.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.6
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• pp.1184-1198
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the latest clinical studies on Korean medicine treatment of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) in the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI). Methods: We searched the last 10 years of clinical studies discussing Oriental medicine-based treatments for PCS in the CNKI database. The search focused on the authors, publication year, type of study, purpose of the study, method and duration of treatment, evaluation criteria, and results of each article. Results: Of the 22 selected studies, 1 was a non-randomized controlled trial (nRCT), 2 were case series, and 19 were randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Treatments included oral herbal medicine in 16 studies, oriental medicine through external use in 2 studies, acupuncture in 3 studies, and traditional Chinese medicine injection in 2 studies. The most frequently used herb was Cnidii Rhizoma (川芎). All 22 studies confirmed the efficacy of Oriental medicine treatments. Conclusion: More varied and scientifically designed clinical studies are required to develop treatments for PCS. The results of this study could be used as basic data for further PCS studies.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.140-144
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• 2001

Severe chronic coughing infrequently causes rib fractures and these fractures belong to Stress fracture and these rib fractures are given the term of "cough fractur". Cough fracture usually occurs in one rib and in the middle of the rib between the costochondral junction and the costal angle. The case is a report about a young woman with multiple rib fractures which were caused by severe coughing. The Chest PA and Rib series test were normal but Rib fractures were founded by Bone scan test. Treatment was Herb-medication, rest and restriction of work and symptoms were reduced.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.465-472
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effect of herb medicine (Samryungbeakchul-sangami) on chronic renal disease. Methods : 8 patients diagnosed with chronic renal disease were enrolled in this study. They were treated with herb medicine (Samryungbeakchul-san gami) therapy. To evaluate the therapeutic effect, before and after treatment, we measured laboratory examinations: BUN, creatinine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Results : After treatment, improvement was seen in symptoms and in BUN, creatinine and GFR. Conclusions : This study suggests that herb medicine (Samryungbeakchul-san gami) is significantly effective in treating chronic renal disease.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.79-90
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• 2011

Objectives : This study was performed to analysis the composition of herbal formulations about a series of Wolgug-Hwan(WGH, formed by Gukchur-won and Sagung-san) in Dongeuibogam written by Heo Jun. Methods : The series of WGH in Dongeuibogam were selected by 'Prescription Lineage Graph' (http://164.125.206.43/PrescriptionLineageGraph.aspx) established by prof. Lee at Pusan National University. In the analysis of a series of WGH, we used some formulation books including classics. Results : Gaeuldogi-tang(GDT) is formed by WGH, Yeonggangchulgam-tang(YGT), Yugil-san (YIS) and Gungchul-san. Cheongul-san(CUS) is formed by WGH, Ijin-tang(IJT), YGT and Haegeum -hwan(HGH). Sosikcheongul-san(SCS) is formed by CUS and IJT. Jeungmiijin-tang(JIT) is formed by WGH, IJT, Sambaek-tang and Gyullyeonjichul-hwan. Sihoeokgan-tang(SET) is formed by WGH, Sihosogan-san(SSS) and Jigolpi-eum. Wolgukbohwa-hwan(WBH) is formed by WGH, Bohwa-hwan, Mokyangjichul-hwan and Hwangnyeon-tang(HNT). Chimsa-hwan(CSH) is formed by WGH, Injinho-tang(IHT), Yungmisamneung-hwan, Jeungmisamul-tang and Sinseongugi-tang. Conclusions : SCS, CUS, or JIT has been used frequently in case of phlegm-fire. These are formulated by the combination of WGH and IJT with Samseon-san or HGH or Jichul-hwan according to the special symptoms, respectively. SET which is formulated by WGH and SSS has been used in case of stagnation of liver-qi. GDT, WBH or CSH has been used in damp-heat. These are formulated by the combination of WGH with YIS, HNT, or IHT, respectively.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.3
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• pp.308-322
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• 2021

Objectives: This study investigates the latest clinical studies on Korean medicine treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in China. Methods: A CNKI search investigated the last 10 years of clinical studies of Korean medicine treatments in Chinese medical journals for CSDH. The search focused on authors, publication years, types of studies, purposes of studies, methods and duration of treatment, evaluation criteria, and results of treatment. Results: In 19 studies, there were 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 4 case series, and 1 case-control study. In all 19 studies, Korean medical treatment and Western treatment were combined. Herbal medicine was used in 19 studies and acupuncture treatment in 2 studies. The most frequently used prescription was Hyeolbuchukeo-tang-gagambang, and the most frequently used acupoint was PC6. In all 19 studies, the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment performed in parallel with Western treatment was confirmed. Conclusions: In this study, Korean medicine combined with Western treatment for CSDH was effective. More clinical studies and case reports are required to develop a guided treatment for CSDH.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.39 no.5
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• pp.886-894
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• 2018

Objective: Despite being the most common cause of cranial dystonia, Meige syndrome remains a rare clinical entity. It is characterized by blepharospasm and orofacial dystonia. This case study reports on the use of traditional Korean medicine for a patient who suffered from blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia suspected to be the result of Meige syndrome. Methods: A patient was given a series of Korean medicine therapy treatments, including administration of the herbal medicine Gamiguibi-tang-gamibang, acupuncture, and cupping, over a 19 day hospitalization period. We measured the state and progress of this case using the numeric rating scale and dystonia frequency. Results: A decrease in subjective symptoms and reduction in the frequency of oromandibular dystonia was observed after Korean medicine therapy treatments. Conclusion: This case is useful for describing herbal medicine treatment for Meige syndrome, and further case reports and studies will be needed in the future.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.1689-1693
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• 2005

In this case, it is considered that the cause of the lower limb Flaccidity-syndrome is the peripheral neuropathy accompanied with inflammation and in oriental medicine, it is understood that the factors such as lung fluid consumption caused by heat-evil, wetness-heat evil cause the lower limb Flaccidity-syndrome. Because the peripheral neuropathy is regarded as a neuropathy with a series of inflammation reaction producing inflammatory neuropeptides such as substance P, prostaglandin ect., in western medicine, nonsteroidal antiinflammation drug;NASID, lidocaine, capsaicine are prescribed to control this neuropathy. In the view of treatment of the lower limb weakness, Wooseul-tangkami is used to remove the wetness-heat evil and we had a electronic acupuncture on the Yangmyung channel(陽明經) selected in The Yellow Emperor's of internal Medicine and also on Panggwang channel(膀胱經) considered as painful lesion. We experineced a case of the lower limb Flaccidity-syndrome diagnosed as the peripheral neuropathy the patient was treated by wooseul-tangkami, a acupuncture on Yangmyung channel and also Panggwang channel and had a significant improvement in gait ability and the range of motion.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.333-345
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• 2015

Objectives We report a series of 2 cases which is based on Sasang constitutional Medicine for Atopic dermatitis in Soyangin using oriental medeicine therapy with Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix (Gam-sui) Methods We treat 2 Soyangin patients that had Atopic dermatitis. We prescribed oriental medeicine therapy with Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix (Gam-sui) for their physical symptoms. The improvement of their Atopic dermatitis was evaluated. Results After using oriental medeicine therapy with Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix (Gam-sui), patients' physical symptoms were improved. Conclusions These case studies showed an efficient result of using oriental medeicine therapy with Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix (Gam-sui) in the Atopic dermatitis of Soyangin.