• 제목/요약/키워드: medically unexplained symptoms

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아건강 (亞健康) 고령 소비자를 위한 치유식 앱 개발의 중요성 (Importance of Food Therapy Application Development for Older Populations under Medically Unexplained Symptoms)

  • 박동삼;주현목;정보미;권기한
    • 스마트미디어저널
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    • 제6권1호
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    • pp.30-38
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    • 2017
  • 아건강 (亞健康)은 확실한 병의 (病義)를 밝히기는 힘드나 병의 증상이 있는 경우를 이야기 한다. 아건강 환자들을 치료는 인지행동치료를 통해 이루어지는데 이는 아트테라피 (Art Therapy)의 일종인 푸드아트테라피 (Food Art Therapy)로 중재가 가능하다고 여겨진다. 푸드아트테라피는 치료 효과가 있다고 여겨지는 재료를 통해 음식을 만들고 섭취함으로서 심리적 안정감을 가져다주고 질병을 예방하는 역할을 한다. 스마트폰의 발달로 인해 고령층도 스마트폰 보급이 급속히 이루어지고 있으나 스마트폰을 적절히 활용 할 수 있는 앱의 활용도는 매우 낮다. 이에 고령층 아건강 환자들이 자신의 질병을 이해하고 우리나라의 고전 의료 서적에서 발췌한 약재를 소개하는 앱개발의 중요성을 소개하고자 한다. 우리나라 전통 약재 중 식물성 약초만을 선별하여 직접 음식을 만들고 섭취 할 수 있게 하여 스스로의 자신감을 높이고 더불어 질병을 예방하는 효과가 있는 음식 섭취를 이끌어 낼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

주의력 결핍 과잉행동장애 아동에서 어머니의 상태불안이 아동의 신체증상에 미치는 영향 (The Effect of Maternal State Anxiety on the Children's Somatic Symptom in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

  • 김경미;신동원;이근문
    • 생물정신의학
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.256-261
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The aim of the present study was to examine whether anxiety and depression of children and mothers were associated with the children's medically unexplained somatic symptoms in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). Methods : 83 clinic-referred boys with ADHD and 52 boys without ADHD were included in this study. The frequency of the medically unexplained somatic symptoms, such as general-ache, headache, nausea, eye problems, skin problems, abdominal pain, vomiting was evaluated using the somatic symptom domain of the Child Behavior Checklist(CBCL). Children's anxiety and depression were evaluated using Kovacs Children's Depression Inventory(CDI) and Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory(STAI) for children. Maternal anxiety and depression were measured by Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory(STAI) and Beck's Depression Inventory(BDI). Stepwise linear regression analysis was used to examine the hypothesis. Results : Score of maternal state anxiety affects the T score of the somatic symptom domain in CBCL significantly(adjusted $R^2$=0.057 ; p=0.026). Conclusion : The frequency of medically unexplained somatic symptom of children perceived by mothers was associated with the high level of maternal state anxiety in ADHD. Frequent maternal report of the children's somatic symptom may be a warrant for the evaluation and management of the maternal state anxiety in ADHD.

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The efficacy and safety of a Huanglian-jie-du decoction on Hwa-byung patients: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

  • Choi, Yu-Jin;Chung, Sun-Yong;Cho, Seung-Hun
    • 대한약침학회지
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    • 제21권1호
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    • pp.7-13
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    • 2018
  • Objective: Hwa-byung is one of the cultural concept of distress in Korea resulted from chronic accumulated anger. It is characterized by various symptoms like stuffy in the chest, hot or heat sensation, something pushing up in the chest, feeling of mortification, and a flush of anger. This protocol aims to explore the efficacy and safety of Huanglian-jie-du decoction on various somatic symptoms and insomnia in patients with Hwa-byung. Methods: This is study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. A total of 44 patients will be randomly assigned to the experimental group or the placebo group in a 1:1 ratio. All medications will be taken orally 3 times per day for 7 consecutive days. The primary outcomes are the mean changes in Patient Health Questionnaire of physical symptoms (PHQ-15) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) after the 7 days of administration. The secondary outcomes include the scales to assess stress response, symptoms of Hwa-byung, and state anger. Conclusion: The results of this study will provide high quality and explorative evidence to investigate the effect of Huanglian-jie-du decoction on Hwa-byung.

신체증상장애 환자의 복합 한의진료 경과 및 삶의 질 변화: 증례 보고 (Complex Korean Medicine Therapy for Somatic Symptom Disorder: Case Report)

  • 박지원;구지은;배준효;배진수
    • 한방재활의학과학회지
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    • 제31권3호
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    • pp.149-157
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    • 2021
  • This study aims to report the effectiveness of complex Korean medicine (KM) therapy on a somatic symptom disorder (SSD) patient. A 58-year-old woman had severe somatic pain for more than six months and showed accompanying anxiety and depression. KM doctors administered complex KM therapy to control her pain and psychological conditions. Her pain was rated using the numerical rating scale and her anxiety and depression symptoms with beck anxiety inventory and beck depression inventory. The somatic symptoms as well as the anxiety and depression significantly improved after KM treatment. This study suggests that complex KM therapy for SSD may be effective to manage both somatic and psychological symptoms.

미병에 대한 한국 일반인의 인식과 미병률 현황 : 전국조사 (A study on recognition of Mibyeong and its prevalence in Korean public : national survey)

  • 이은영;이영섭;박기현;유종향;이시우
    • 대한예방한의학회지
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    • 제19권3호
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to reveal the prevalence of Mibyeong and its symptoms including fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, dyspepsia, depression, anxiety and anger by using the national survey. Methods : Questionnaires were collected by Gallup Korea. Participants were chosen through stratified sampling method based on area, gender and age. Questionnaire was designated to confirm the recognition, managing of Mibyeong, investigation of life habit, medical history, basic information, QoL questionnaires (Short Form-12, EuroQol-5D) and understanding of Mibyeong medical service conditions. Generally all questionnaires were used for survey the Mibyeong status in public except QoL questionnaires. Questionnaires were fulfilled by professional surveyor as face to face interview. Descriptives was used for data analysis and the results were expressed as percentage ratios (%) Results : 1,101 of people were acquired in this study. Eighty point two (80.2%) percent of participants did not know the concept of Mibyeong accurately even though 80.6% complained of Mibyeong related symptoms. Among them, fatigue was accounted for the highest response (70.7%)in this study. Sixty point four percent of participants identified non-smoking, stop drinking, eating habits and sleeping habits as a way to manage their Mibyeong related symptoms. In addition, exercising (60.8%), visiting medical institution (58.4%) and taking health functional food (52.7%) were presented. Only 23.1% among people with symptoms Mibyeong visited medical facilities. Moreover, the quality of life was found to be significantly correlated with health status. Conclusions : This study could contribute to express the importance of announcing the concept of Mibyeong and status to Korean public. Moreover, more Mibyeong studies should be conducted in the future to evaluate the Mibyeong status objectively.

꾀병 감별법 : 감각 및 운동 이상을 중심으로 (Current Issues in the Diagnosis of Malingering : Sensory and Motor Symptoms)

  • 송지영
    • 정신신체의학
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.103-121
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    • 2004
  • 감각 및 운동 이상 증상을 동반하면서 꾀병이 의심되는 환자를 가려내는 방법에 대해서 약술하고 몇 개의 증례를 예시하였다. 꾀병을 규명하기 위해서는 우선 전환 장애, 가장성 장애를 차례로 증명하여 제외시켜야 한다. 이를 위한 방법으로는 자세한 병력 수집과 조사, 면밀한 신경학적 검사, 심리검사, 장시간의 면담 그리고 광범위한 행동 관찰이 필요하다. 그러나 증상 형성의 동기나 의도의 본질을 파악하기란 어려워서 환자의 고백에 의해 알게되는 경우도 있다. 신경 심리검사를 포함한 임상심리 검사를 통하여 꾀병의 가능성을 가려내고, 질병행동 특성을 파악하거나 기계적인 측정도구를 이용하기도 한다. 그러나 아직 객관적으로 타당한 검사 방법은 부족하다. 최근, 통증 차단제를 이용한 진성(眞性) 통증 구별법은 객관적인 검사법의 하나이다. 사고나 보상 문제가 겹친 만성 통증 환자는 꾀병의 가능성이 엿보인다 하더라도 많은 수에서 시간 경과와 환경의 영향으로 인해서 정신사회적 합병증을 동반한다. 향후 임상 심리검사법이 발달되고 행동과 의도성에 관한 뇌 기능의 연구론 통해 신체 증상이나 행위의 진실성에 대한 구별력은 더욱 향상될 것이다.

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일반인의 미병 인식 변화 양상과 관리방안 조사 (A study on pattern of changes of Mibyeong recognition, prevalence and its management plan in Korean public : national survey)

  • 이은영;박기현;유종향;이시우
    • 대한예방한의학회지
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2016
  • Objectives : The purposes of this study were to investigate the recognition of Mibyeong, symptom, management plan and correlation between quality of life and health condition, and to suggest a plan for managing Mibyeong status. Methods : Participants were recruited based on the same sampling methods used on the previous study performed in 2013 based on area, gender and age. Questionnaires were collected by Gallup Korea professional surveyor through face-to-face interviews. The questionnaires contain questions about the recognition of Mibyeong, symptom, management plan and the quality of life in accordance with the relevant health conditions. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis and the results were expressed as percentage ratios (%). Results : 1,100 of people were acquired in 2015. The responses for "First time to hear of Mibyeong" have shown that the percentage were reduced from 80% to 67% compared with 2013 data. The ratio of Mibyeong's symptoms in 2015 were similar to 2013. we suggested some ways to deal with the Mibyeong status including behavior adjustment (non smoking, non alcohol, control sleep pattern), herbal tea, health functional food, exercise, preventive health care (qi-gong, yoga), meditation, home health care medical device (hot-pack, seat device for fumigation, massager), and medical service (hospital, medical clinic oriental medical clinic). Almost people showed that positive opinion with them. There were significant correlation between quality of life with the health status rather than Mibyeong or disease group. Conclusions : This study was performed through scientific questionnaires collected in 2013 and 2015 to investigate people's understanding of Mibyeong as a present condition in Korean public. Some questions had significantly different responds between both years while others showed similar trends for both years. These results suggest that the concept of Mibyeong in oriental medicine could provide a management mechanisms that help people to manage the Mibyeong status.

의증 유소아 기도이물의 임상적 고찰 (Clinical Analysis of Suspected Airway Foreign Bodies in Infants and Children)

  • 안병훈;송달원;최용식;박기철;이근양;김중강
    • 대한기관식도과학회지
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    • 제3권1호
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    • pp.84-93
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    • 1997
  • The bronchoscopy is usually performed in the patients who present symptoms of wheezing, hemoptysis, signs of airway obstruction, unexplained long-term chronic cough with or without radiologic features of pneumonia, emphysema or atelectasis. The symptoms and signs of cases of suspected airway foreign body are of often cofused with those of asthma pneumonia and other respiratory tract disease. The ventilating bronchoscopy will be helpful for removal of certain foreign bodies as well as alleviating medically-unresponsive bronchopulmonary conditions via removing abnormal secretions or merely improving ventilation. The authors have performed clinical analysis of 59 patients who were suspected of airway foreign bodies and treated by ventilating bronchoscopy from September 1985 to February 1995. The results were as follows: 1) Among the 59 cases of bronchoscopy, 51 cases(97%) were under the age of 3. The ratio of male and female was 2.69:1 2) Most common presenting symptom was coughing(84.7%) followed by dyspnea, fever, wheezing and anterior chest pain. 3) Among 39 cases of identified foreign bodies, abnormal findings in the chest X-ray films were found in 33 cases(84.6%) and most common abnormal radiologic feature was pneumonia in 10 cases(25.6%) followed by combination of pneumonia and emphysema, or emphysema alone. All the 20 cases of absent foreign body presented abnormal radiologic features and common findings were pneumonia and atelectasis. 4) Vegetable foreign bodies were the most common form of removed airway foreign bodies(69.2%) followed by metallic foreign bodies(12.8%) and plastic foreign bodies(7.7%). 5) By distribution of the location of foreign bodies, 29 cases(74.4%) were located in the main bronchus( 16 cases of right side and 13 cases of left side), 8 cases were in the trachea and 2 cases were found at the cordal level. 6) By duration of foreign body lodgement in the airway, 9 cases(23.1%) were removed within 7 to 30 days, 10 cases(5.6%) within 3 days and 5 cases(12.8%) were enlodged over 30 days. 7) In the cases of absent foreign bodies, common bronchoscopic findings were mucopurulent or thick mucoid discharge in the main bronchi, erythema or edema of bronchial mucosa and all the cases were improved after ventilating bronchoscopy with concomitant medical management.

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Recognition of and interventions for Mibyeong (subhealth) in South Korea: a national web-based survey of Korean medicine practitioners

  • Lee, JaeChul;Dong, Sang Oak;Lee, Youngseop;Kim, Sang-Hyuk;Lee, Siwoo
    • Integrative Medicine Research
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    • 제3권2호
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    • pp.60-66
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    • 2014
  • Background: Medically unexplained symptoms (MUSs) are common in primary care. Atpresent, there are no proven, comprehensive treatments available in primary care forpatients with MUSs. However, MUS has parallels with "subhealth" or Mibyeong from tradi-tional East-Asian medicine, and thus, Mibyeong interventions could be effective in treatingMUS. Unfortunately, studies on Mibyeong and its intervention methods are relatively rare.Methods: We administered a web-based survey to 17,279 Korean medicine (KM) practitionersregistered with the Association of Korean Medicine. The response rate was 4.9% (n = 849).Based on the responses received, we assessed how much they agreed with concepts relatedto Mibyeong on a 7-point scale from "do not agree" to "strongly agree." Respondents werealso asked to indicate how frequently they encountered various subtypes and patterns ofMibyeong, and how frequently they use listed intervention methods.Results: Data from 818 respondents were analyzed after excluding those with no clinicalexperience. On average, respondents were male general practitioners aged between 30 yearsand 49 years, working or living in metropolitan areas such as Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi-do. Responses did not differ by demographics. Respondents generally thought that Mibyeongreferred to subjective or borderline findings without certain disease, and that Mibyeong hasvarious subtypes and patterns. Subtypes included fatigue, pain, and digestion problems; pat-terns were either deficiencies (e.g., qi, blood, and yin deficiency) or stagnations (e.g., liver qidepression and qi stagnation). Decoction was the most frequently used type of interventionfor Mibyeong of all items listed, followed by acupuncture and moxibustion. Patient educa-tion was also recommended, suggesting healthy eating, promoting healthy environment,and exercise.Conclusion: We were able to provide preliminary results on KM practitioners' recognition ofand interventions for Mibyeong, but further research is needed to develop a detailed defi-nition of Mibyeong and its myriad subtypes and patterns, and evaluations of the efficacy ofMibyeong interventions.

기분장애 환자에서 한의치료 이용과 관련된 요인분석: 제2기 한국의료패널 자료를 중심으로 (Analysis of Factors Related to the Use of Korean Medicine Treatment in Patients with Mood Disorders: Based on 2019 Korea Health Panel Annual Data)

  • 이경은;권찬영
    • 동의신경정신과학회지
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    • 제34권4호
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    • pp.349-358
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    • 2023
  • Objectives: We used the 2019 Korea Health Panel Annual Data to analyze factors related to visits to Korean medicine (KM) outpatient clinics among patients with mood disorders in Korea. Methods: Individuals aged 19 years or older, with depressive or bipolar disorders, and with a record of using Western medicine (WM) and/or the KM medical service were included. The 266 subjects were classified into the WM group or the integrative medicine (IM) group. The Andersen healthcare utilization model was used to analyze factors that potentially influenced the subjects' healthcare utilization. Binomial logistic regression analysis was used to analyze factors influencing the use of IM medical services. Results: Among the subjects, 75.56% (n=201) were in the WM group, and 24.44% (n=65) were in the IM group. Statistically significant differences were observed in residential areas, total annual income, the presence of disability, and the level of pain/discomfort between the two groups. Regression analysis found that residential areas and pain/discomfort were factors related to the use of IM services. Specifically, reporting "a lot" of pain/discomfort compared to "no" pain/discomfort showed a significant positive relationship with the use of IM (odds ratio=4.57, 95% confidence interval=1.79 to 11.70). Conclusions: This study was the first to analyze the status of KM medical service use and related factors among patients with mood disorders in Korea. The finding that the presence of pain/discomfort was positively correlated with the use of KM services is potentially related to medically unexplained physical symptoms or somatization phenomena.