• 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.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.47-55
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• 2020

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the PTSD scale (K-PTSD) for measuring attitudes and knowledge of PTSD. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. The K-PTSD scale consisted of 8 items for attitudes, 8 items for general knowledge of PTSD, and 3 items for knowledge of PTSD treatment; 211 nursing students and paramedic students participated. Content validity, item analysis, and factor analysis were used to examine the construct validity. Criterion validity was tested by using educational experience with PTSD as a criterion. Cronbach's α was used to identify internal consistency reliability in the attitude scale. Results: Construct validity of the K-PTSD was verified by exploratory factor analysis, with factor loadings for attitude ranging from .59 to .84. Criterion validity in comparing knowledge of PTSD (t=2.02, p=.044) and PTSD treatment (t=3.19, p=.022) showed a significant difference according to PTSD educational experience. Cronbach's α for the attitude scale was .79 and .59. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the K-PTSD is a valid and reliable tool that can measure attitudes and knowledge of PTSD among nursing and paramedic students. However, further study is needed to retest the verification of this scale with more diverse participants.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.407-412
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• 2023

외상을 경험하는 대상자가 극심한 스트레스를 경험할 때 적절히 대처하지 않으면 외상 후 스트레스 장애(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD) 등을 포함해 다양한 정신과적 문제가 발생할 수 있다. 또한, 전쟁이 아니더라도 군 복무 중 목숨을 위협하는 사건을 경험한 군인들은 심각하고 만성화된 PTSD 증상을 경험할 수 있음을 고려하면 이에 대한 개입을 위해 장병들이 어떠한 외상사건에 노출되어 있는지, 이로 인한 PTSD 증상을 어느 정도 경험하는지에 대한 연구가 필요하지만, 아직 국내연구가 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구는 국내 연구의 동향을 파악하고 이를 통해 군 장병의 PTSD와 심리적 지원을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있는 방안을 제공하며 더 나아가 군인뿐만 아니라 전투를 경험한 '민간인'의 PTSD에 대해서도 연구하고 일반외상과 전쟁 외상의 PTSD 차이에 따라 증상 치료 및 완화 프로그램을 민간인들에게 제공한다면 대군 신뢰 상승뿐만 아니라 군이 전쟁 외상 PTSD 연구와 예방, 치료 및 완화 분야에서 주도적 역할을 할 수 있을 것이라 기대된다.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.215-237
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• 2017

의료사고 관련 연구들은 의료분쟁 및 피해구제와 관련한 법이론적 연구가 대부분이며 의료사고 환자들의 심리적 경험을 심층적으로 탐구한 연구는 부족한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구는 의료사고를 겪은 환자들의 외상후 스트레스 장애(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD) 현황을 알아보고, 의료진의 설명 및 태도와 PTSD 증상의 관계에서 사회적 지지의 조절효과를 검증하였다. 의료사고 단체와 의료사고 관련 온라인 커뮤니티에서 모집된 총 180명의 의료사고 환자의 자료가 분석에 사용되었다. 분석 결과, 연구대상자 중 171명(95%)이 완전 PTSD 증상 수준으로 선별되었으며 다른 외상 경험자들과 비교해도 PTSD 증상의 심각도가 높은 것을 확인하였다. 또한 의료진의 설명 및 태도가 PTSD 증상에 미치는 주효과는 유의미하지 않았지만 의료진의 설명 및 태도와 PTSD 증상의 관계에서 사회적 지지 수준의 조절효과가 유의한 것으로 나타났다. 즉, 사회적 지지 수준이 높을 때는 의료진의 설명 및 태도에 따른 PTSD 증상의 유의미한 변화가 없었으나, 사회적 지지 수준이 낮을 때는 의료진의 설명 및 태도가 미흡할수록 PTSD 증상이 악화되었다. 이러한 연구 결과를 바탕으로 의료사고 환자들의 PTSD 증상을 완화하고 예방하는데 있어 심리적, 사회적, 제도적 방안들을 제언하였다. 마지막으로 본 연구의 제한점과 향후 연구 방향에 대해 논의하였다.

• Journal of Korean Medical Science
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• 제33권52호
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• pp.338.1-338.5
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate psychometrically the Korean version of the Primary Care Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screen for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-fifth edition (K-PC-PTSD-5). In total, 252 participants were interviewed with the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-fifth edition-research version (SCID-5-RV). The K-PC-PTSD-5 showed good internal consistency (${\alpha}=0.872$), test-retest reliability (r = 0.89), and concurrent validity (r = 0.81). A score of 3 was identified as the threshold for clinically significant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Overall, the results indicate that the K-PC-PTSD-5 is a useful, timesaving instrument for screening PTSD symptoms.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2001

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of PTSD on memory function and hippocampal volume, and to identify major variables correlated to hippocampal volume and memory function. Thirty four Vietnam veterans were collected for this study, among whom eighteen were PTSD patients and sixteen were combat control subjects. The author used Impact of Event Scale(IES), Combat Exposure Scale(CES), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale(HDRS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Korea Memory Assessment Scale(K-MAS) was assessed for memory function. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) was used to measure hippocampal volume. There were significant differences between PTSD and Non-PTSD veterans in IES, HDRS and BDI. Significant difference was found in verbal memory and total memory of K-MAS between PTSD and Non-PTSD veterans. There was significant difference in hippocampal volume between PTSD and Non-PTSD veterans. Short term memory, verbal memory and total memory were positively correlated to hippocampal volume. Hippocampal volume was negatively correlated to IES, HDRS, and BDI. These results suggest that PTSD severity be associated with hippocampal atrophy and memory dysfunction. Reduced or smaller hippocampal volume may be preexisting risk factor for stress exposure or the development of PTSD on combat exposure.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2011

Objectives : The three symptom clusters of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are reexperience, avoidance, and hyperarousal. Alcohol use disorders frequently co-occur with PTSD, and possible functional correlations are suspected. Scholarly evaluation of the differences between the symptoms of PTSD and those of alcohol problems may be useful in understanding the pathophysiology of the comorbidity. Methods : We recruited Vietnam veterans with PTSD (n=97) and without PTSD (n=132). The alcohol use disorder identification test (AUDIT), and clinician-administered PTSD scale (CAPS) were administered to participants. The PTSD group was divided into two categories: those with PTSD only (n=57) and those with concurrent alcohol-related problems (n=40). Results : The PTSD group showed higher AUDIT scores compared to the control group. In the PTSD group, participants with alcohol problems had a severer symptoms of recurrent dream and sleep disturbance symptoms compared to the PTSD only group. No significant differences were found in the three major symptom clusters of PTSD. Conclusion : These findings support the proposed existence of a functional correlation between PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Clinicians should carefully evaluate and treat comorbid alcohol use disorder in patients with PTSD.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.92-100
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• 2011

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-related symptom severity, level of functional impairment and personality profiles between full-blown PTSD, partial PTSD and non-PTSD groups among 59 adolescent survivals from the Incheon fire disaster. Method : Using Short Screening Scale for DSM-IV PTSD, victims of the disaster were assigned to a full-blown PTSD group (n=18), a partial PTSD (n=22), or a non-PTSD group (n=19). Assessments included the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Impact of Event Scales (IES), the McBride's Degree of General Labor Loss, and the Korean Version of Temperament and Character Inventory (K-TCI). Results : Significantly severe PTSD symptoms (F=4.832, df=2, p<.05) and functional impairment (F=12.144, df=2, p<.01) were demonstrated by PTSD groups as compared to the non-PTSD group. Interestingly, full and partial PTSD did not differ in these comparisons. Similarly, the subtypes of PTSD did not differ with respect to personality profiles using the K-TCI ; however, personality profiles were sharply differentiated between the PTSD and non-PTSD group. Conclusion : Although high subject homogeneity and small sample size may limit the results of this study, the present results highlight the possibility of the underestimation as well as the insufficient, treatment and compensation of partial vs full PTSD.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2023

연구목적 본 연구는 외상 후 스트레스 장애 환자(Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD) 중 Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)를 시행한 환자들을 대상으로 피해 사고에 영향을 미치는 요인을 확인하고자 한다. 방 법 2013년 5월부터 2020년 4월까지 중앙보훈병원에서 CAPS와 MMPI-2를 시행한 116명의 환자를 후향적으로 검토하였다. CAPS 점수를 기준으로 하여 환자들은 PTSD군(n=63, 연령: 58.16±17.84)과 외상 노출이 있는 비PTSD군(n=53, 연령: 67.34±12.05)으로 나뉘었다. 피해사고, CAPS 및 MMPI-2의 척도들 간의 상관 관계를 확인한 후 임상적으로 관련된 위험 요인을 확인하기 위해 선형 회귀 분석을 시행하였다. 결 과 PTSD 군은 외상 노출이 있는 비PTSD 군에 비해 MMPI-2에서 정신분열증, 피해 사고, 역기능적 부정적 정서, 기태적 경험, 정신증, 부정적 정서성/신경증, 불안, 우울, 분노 척도에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 피해 사고와 CAPS, MMPI-2의 상관 관계를 보았을 때, 피해 사고와 MMPI-2 항목들 간에는 통제 결여 항목을 제외하고 강한 관련성을 보였다. PTSD 군에서 다중선형회귀분석을 통해 역기능적 부정적 정서 및 분노 척도가 피해 사고의 위험 요인임을 확인하였다. 결 론 PTSD 군은 외상 노출이 있는 비 PTSD 군에 비해 피해 사고가 높게 나타나고, 역기능적 부정적 정서 및 분노 척도가 피해 사고의 위험 요인일 수 있어 이에 대해 평가하고 적절한 치료를 제공하는 것이 필요하다.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2009

Objective : The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between plasma serotonin concentration and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in chronic PTSD patients who have been taking medication. Methods : Plasma serotonin level of 14 PTSD patients and a control group of 28 Vietnam War veterans was measured by HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography). The Combat Exposure Scale (CES), Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (M-PTSD), Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD), and Hamiltion Anxiety Scale (HAS) were used to evaluate PTSD symptom severity. Results : Serotonin level was significantly higher in the PTSD group than in the control group (p=0.036, p=0.006, respectively). M-PTSD (p<0.001), CAPS (p<0.001), HRSD (p<0.001), and HAS (p<0.001) scale scores were significantly higher in the PTSD group than in the control group; however, the CES score failed to show a significant improvement (p=0.964). There were no significant differences between plasma serotonin and PTSD symptoms. Conclusion : In chronic PTSD patients who have been taking medications, we can not predict treatment effect and symptom severity by measuring only plasma serotonin levels. PTSD is a complicated disorder which may likely be related to a variety of neurotransmitter systems. Therefore, further research which investigate relationships with norepinephrine, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters as well as serotonin is needed to improve the treatment of PTSD.