• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.369-376
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• 2001

Objectives : The purposes of the study was to evaluate cephalometric characteristics in snorers and patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to see any relationships between the cephalometric measurements and respiratory disturbance indices (RDI). Materials and Methods : Twelve snoring patients, 11 patients with OSA, and 10 normal subjects were included for the study. After taking a screening sleep study for a night to obtain RDI, $SaO_2$, and snoring index, a detailed cephalometric analysis was conducted to obtain SNA, SNB, SN-MP, IAS, MAS, SPAS, SAAS, Mn-H, and PNS-P. All the data were compared between groups. For a group including 12 snoring patients and 11 OSA patients, correlation coefficients were calculated between respiratory disturbance index and each item of cephalometric measurements. Results : The mandible and the maxilla are retropositioned. The oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal airway is reduced in area and is a factor that could produce or enhance OSA symptoms. The hyoid bone is displaced inferiorly. The soft palate is significantly elongated. Conclusions : These data suggest that cephalometric evaluation could be useful to evaluate snoring and OSA patients, and to assist with the planning treatment for improvement of upper airway patency.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.151-161
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of Tai Chi exercise on loneliness, sleep pattern, and instrumental activities of daily living in elderly women. Methods: A quasi-experimental design, a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest was used. Elderly women who agreed to participated in the study were assigned into an experimental group (n=20) or a control group (n=20). The experimental group participated in Tai Chi exercise program (Sun-style 12 forms) for 50 minutes per session, 2 times a week for 8 weeks. Tai Chi exercise program consisted of 10 minutes for warm-up, 35 minutes for main session, and 5 minutes for cooling down. Study outcomes were measured through study questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, t-test and Mann-Whitney test by SPSS WIN 14.0 program. Results: Compared with the control group, the experimental group showed significant improvement in loneliness (t=-2.733, p=.009), sleep pattern (t=2.552, p=.015), and instrumental activities of daily living (z=-2.171, p=.030). Conclusion: Tai Chi exercise program may be an effective nursing intervention for elderly women.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and evaluate the effects of auricular acupressure on musculoskeletal pain, depression and sleep of the elderly who are institutionalized in long-term care facilities. Methods: The research was conducted in a non-equivalent control group and non-synchronized design with data collected from October to December, 2016. The subjects were from long-term care facilities for the elderly in D city and divided into an experimental group (24 subjects) and a control group (25 subjects). Results: After the intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvement in degree of musculoskeletal pain on time ($x^2=23.89$, p<.001) and degree of depression on time and group ($x^2=37.42$, p<.001, U=122.0, p<001) and degree of sleep on time ($x^2=33.62$, p<.001). Thus, the suggested hypothesis is partially supported. Conclusion: Auricular acupressure therapy is expected to be a practical and efficient nursing intervention for the elderly institutionalized in long-term care facilities.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.275-284
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• 2021

Objectives: To propose Korean medicine treatments based on effects of Yanshimtang-Gamibang on three patients diagnosed with psychogenic dizziness. Methods: Korean medicine treatments based on Yanshimtang-Gamibang were applied to three patients diagnosed with psychogenic dizziness after experiencing a traffic accident. Effects of Korean medicine treatments based on Yanshimtang-Gamibang were evaluated using DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory), BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory), NRS (Numerical rating scale), NDI (Neck Disability Index), ODI (Oswestry Disability Index), and EQ-5D (EuroQol-Five Dimensions). Quality of sleep was assessed with total sleep time and number of times waking up during sleep. Results: After the treatment, there were significant decreases in DHI and BAI scores as well as values of NRS, NDI, ODI, EQ-5D. The sleep quality of three patients also showed improvement. Conclusions: Korean medicine treatments based on Yanshimtang-Gamibang might be effective in people with psychogenic dizziness.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2022

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the factors influencing sleep among Korea adolescents. Methods: This was a secondary data analysis of the 7th-8th National Health and Nutrition Survey 2016-2020. Participants were 1,984 people age 12-18. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, χ² test, and complex sample multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: The risk of sleeping more than 10 hours was 2.50 times higher in normal subjects, than subjects underweight in body weight perception (95% CI= 1.29-4.81). The risk of sleeping more than 10 hours was 2.10 times higher in overweight subjects, than subjects underweight in body weight perception (95% CI= 1.14-3.87). The risk of sleeping less than 8 hours was 1.36 times higher in subjects high in stress status, than subjects low in stress status (95% CI= 1.05-1.75). The risk of sleeping more than 10 hours was 1.99 times higher in subjects who had not eaten, than subjects who had been eating breakfast (95% CI= 1.11-3.55). Conclusion: Thus, it is necessary to intensify sleep management required through proper health behavior as well as the mental health management of adolescents and improvement in eating behavior.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.40-44
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• 2011

기면병은 과도한 주간 졸림, 탈력발작, 수면 분절화, 입면환각의 특징을 가진 수면 질환이다. 기면병의 증상은 내과적, 신경과적 질환으로부터 생길 수도 있다. 17세의 고등학생 남자 환자가 3개월 전부터 발생한 참을 수 없는 과도한 주간 졸림으로 본원 수면클리닉을 통해 입원하였다. 내원 이후 측정된 체질량지수는 30.4 kg/$m^2$였고 맥박은 분당 70~90회, 혈압은 150/100~120/70 mmHg로 관찰되었다. 갑상선기능 검사에서 T3 391.2 ng/dL(60~181), free T4 4.38 ng/dL(0.89~1.76), TSH(thyroid stimulating hormone) <0.01 ${\mu}IU$/mL(0.35~5.5)로 갑상선 중독증이 시사되었다. 수면다원검사가 실시되었고, 수면 자세의 변환은 시간당 81 회로 매우 많은 편이었다. 입면 잠복기는 33.5분, 수면 효율은 47.9%, 입면에서 렘수면 입면시간은 153.6분으로 지연되었고 렘수면은 27.1%로 증가하였다. 주기성 사지 운동지수는 13.4/h로 나타났다. 수면잠복기반복검사에서 평균 입면잠복시간은 24초, SOREMP(sleep onset REM period)은 3회에서 관찰되었다. actogram상 수면-각성의 경계가 불분명하였고, HLA typing에서 DQB1 $^*0602$는 음성이었다. 환자의 갑상선중독증은 대해 3개월간 methimazole 30 mg, propranolol 40 mg이 투약되며 갑상선 기능이 호전되었다. 탈력발작은 venlafaxine 75 mg으로 조절되었고, 야간 수면 유지와 주기적 사지운동증을 치료 하기 위해 clonaze-pam 0.5 mg이 사용되었고 주관적인 야간 수면의 질은 향상되었다. 과도한 주간 졸림에 대해서는 3개월간 modafinil 200~400 mg이 투여되었고 부분적이긴 하지만 다소의 호전을 보이고 있다. 본 증례는 기면병으로 최종 진단된 환자에 있어 병력과 검사상 발견된 갑상선 중독증, 그리고 수면 효율 감소 등이 과도한 주간 졸림을 평가하는데 혼란 변수로 작용한 경우라 하겠다. 다만, 주간 과다 졸림이 modafinil에 부분적인 효과를 보이는 것, HLA DQB1 $^*0602$ 음성의 결과를 보인 환자에게 나타났던 탈력발작에 대해서도 더 설명이 필요할 것으로 보인다. 향후 CSF hypocretin level을 추가로 측정하고 수면 문제의 추이를 관찰하면서 추가적인 PSG와 MSLT가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.47.1-47.8
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• 2016

Background: The paradigm of tonsillectomy has shifted from a treatment of recurrent throat infection to one of multi-discipline management modalities of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). While tonsillectomy as a treatment for throat problems has been performed almost exclusively by otorhinolaryngologists, tonsillectomy as a part of the armamentarium for the multifactorial, multidisciplinary therapy of sleep-disordered breathing needs a new introduction to those involved in treating SDB patients. This study has its purpose in sharing a series of tonsillectomies performed at the Seoul National University Dental Hospital for the treatment and prevention of SDB in adult patients. Methods: Total of 78 patients underwent tonsillectomy at the Seoul National University Dental Hospital from 1996 to 2015, and 23 of them who were operated by a single surgeon (Prof. Jin-Young Choi) were included in the study. Through retrospective chart review, the purpose of tonsillectomy, concomitant procedures, grade of tonsillar hypertrophy, surgical outcome, and complications were evaluated. Results: Twenty-one patients diagnosed with SDB received multiple surgical procedures (uvulopalatal flap, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, genioglossus advancement genioplasty, tongue base reduction, etc.) along with tonsillectomy. Two patients received mandibular setback orthognathic surgery with concomitant tonsillectomy in anticipation of postoperative airway compromise. All patients showed improvement in symptoms such as snoring and apneic events during sleep. Conclusions: When only throat infections were considered, tonsillectomy was a procedure rather unfamiliar to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. With a shift of primary indication from recurrent throat infections to SDB and emerging technological and procedural breakthroughs, simpler and safer tonsillectomy has become a major tool in the multidisciplinary treatment modality for SDB.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.85-92
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• 2014

목적 : 본 연구의 목적은 운동 강도에 따른 지속적인 운동습관이 수면장애 성인에게 어떠한 영향을 줄 수 있는지 알아보고 수면장애에 효과적인 운동 강도를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 K시에 거주하는 수면장애를 가진 30, 40대 성인 남성 90명을 대상으로 하였다. 집단은 고강도 운동집단 30명, 중강도 운동집단 30명, 저강도 운동집단 30명으로 구성하였다. 세 집단의 총 수면지수와 멜라토닌 농도의 비교를 통하여 수면장애의 운동 강도별 효과를 비교하였다. 결론 : 수면장애의 운동 강도별 운동을 수행한 결과, 운동 수행 전, 후의 총 수면지수에서 고강도와 중강도의 운동이 유의성이 있었지만 수면장애에서는 중강도 운동이 효과적이었고, 운동수행 전, 후의 멜라토닌 농도 변화에서도 중강도 운동이 효과적이었다. 결론 : 본 연구의 결론은 성인의 수면장애는 지속적인 운동이 효과가 있지만 저강도 운동과 고강도 운동보다는 중강도 운동이 효과적임을 알 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.103-108
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• 2014

PURPOSE. The occlusal splint has been used for many years as an effective treatment of sleep bruxism. Several methods have been used to evaluate efficiency of the occlusal splints. However, the effect of the occlusal splints on occlusal force has not been clarified sufficiently. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of occlusal splints on maximum occlusal force in patients with sleep bruxism and compare two type of splints that are Bruxogard-soft splint and canine protected hard stabilization splint. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twelve students with sleep bruxism were participated in the present study. All participants used two different occlusal splints during sleep for 6 weeks. Maximum occlusal force was measured with two miniature strain-gage transducers before, 3 and 6 weeks after insertion of occlusal splints. Clinical examination of temporomandibular disorders was performed for all individuals according to the Craniomandibular Index (CMI) before and 6 weeks after the insertion of splints. The changes in mean occlusal force before, 3 and 6 weeks after insertion of both splints were analysed with paired sample t-test. The Wilcoxon test was used for the comparison of the CMI values before and 6 weeks after the insertion of splints. RESULTS. Participants using stabilization splints showed no statistically significant changes in occlusal force before, 3, and 6 weeks after insertion of splint (P>.05) and participants using Bruxogard-soft splint had statistically significant decreased occlusal force 6 weeks after insertion of splint (P<.05). There was statistically significant improvement in the CMI value of the participants in both of the splint groups (P<.05). CONCLUSION. Participants who used Bruxogard-soft splint showed decreases in occlusal force 6 weeks after insertion of splint. The use of both splints led to a significant reduction in the clinical symptoms.

• 대한한의진단학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.88-100
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine the daily lifestyle of Vietnamese immigrant women and to find out if they could affect health-related quality of life improvement. Methods The subjects of this study were 273 women who immigrated to Korea from Vietnam. This study was conducted at Daejeon and nearby Healthy Family Support Centers from September 2019 to January 2020 with the cooperation of the Daejeon City Healthy Family Support Center. Correlation analysis was performed between lifestyle and quality of life, and ANOVA analysis was performed to confirm the difference in health-related quality of life scores for each subgroup of dietary nutrition, sleep quality, and physical activity. A regression analysis was conducted to investigate the contribution of dietary nutrition, sleep quality, and physical activity to the quality of life of Vietnamese immigrant women. The significance level was p<0.05. Results Physical activity showed significant correlations with Euro Quality of Life -Visual Analogue Scale (EQ VAS), sleep quality with EQ VAS and Euro Quality of Life-5Dimension (EQ-5D) Index, and dietary nutrition with EQ-5D Index. There were significant differences in EQ VAS and EQ-5D Index scores for each sleep quality subgroup, and a significant difference in EQ VAS scores for each activity subgroup. The quality of sleep was found to have the greatest effect on EQ VAS and EQ Index of Vietnamese immigrant women, and physical activity on EQ VAS and dietary nutrition had some influence on EQ-5D Index. Conclusions Quality of sleep is closely related to health-related quality of life, and plays an important role in health-related quality of life for Vietnamese immigrant women.