• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2004

1. Objectives Theoretically Healthy Condition of four constitution is based on intact state of four fundamental factors - digestion, urination, perspiration, defecation. Each one of these four factors is specifically related to its respective constitution. We made SHI(Sasangin Health Index) 10 items from four factors, and examined clinical efficacy of the four factors as index of health status in four constitution. 2. Methods and Procedures We offered QSCCII, SHI and SF-36 questionnaires to adults who had a periodic medical examination. 233 adults were classified to one of four constitution. We compared means of 8 scale scores of SF-36, and computed the correlation coefficient between 8 scale scores of SF-36 and 10 item scores of SHI in four constitution. 3. Results In Soyangin, stool volume and frequency are weakly correlated with health status(P<0.05). In Soeumin, appetite is weakly correlated with health status(P<0.05). In Taeumin, there is no correlation between perspiration and health status. 4. Conclusions 2 factors - digestion, defecation - had clinical efficacy as index of health status.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.81-89
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• 2011

만성 통증의 양상을 보이는 구강작열감증후군은 환자들의 신체적, 심리적인 면 뿐만 아니라 전반적인 삶의 질과의 연관성도 많은 연구들에서 보고되어 왔다. 하지만 현재까지의 대부분의 연구들에서는 구강작열감환자에게 있어서 총괄적인 건강상태와 관련된 삶의 질을 평가하는 데에는 부족한 면이 있고, 이들의 관계에 대한 연구가 아직은 미흡한 상태이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 구강내과에 내원한 구강작열감증후군 환자를 대상으로 Medical Outcome Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36)과 Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-49)를 이용한 평가를 시행하여, 시행 결과를 대조군의 결과와 비교, 분석하여 삶의 질과의 관계를 분석해 보고자 하였다. 총 60명의 구강작열감증후군 환자 및 60명의 건강한 대조군이 본 연구에 참여하였다. 각 군을 대상으로 전반적인 삶의 질을 평가하기 위해 고안된 설문인 SF-36과 구강 건강과 관련한 삶의 질을 평가하기 위해 고안된 설문인 OHIP-49를 시행하였다. 구강작열감증후군과 전반적인 삶의 질 사이에는 유의한 상관관계가 관찰되었다. SF-36의 모든 항목에서 구강작열감증후군 환자군은 대조군에 비하여 현저히 낮은 점수를 보여 전반적인 삶의 질이 떨어지는 것으로 나타났다. OHIP-49 설문의 결과, 각 항목의 평균에서 구강작열감증후군 환자군은 대조군에 비하여 현저히 높은 점수를 보여 구강 건강과 관련한 삶의 질이 떨어지는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.180-188
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• 2020

Objectives: The Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire is increasingly being used to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Indonesia. However, evidence that it is valid for use in Indonesian adults is lacking. This study assessed the validity and reliability of the SF-36 in Indonesian middle-aged and older adults. Methods: Adults aged 46-81 years (n=206) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia completed the SF-36, another measure of HRQoL (the EuroQoL visual analogue scale [EQ-VAS]), and measures assessing their demographic characteristics. Fifty-four percent (n=121) completed the SF-36 measure again 1 week later. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to confirm the factor structure of the SF-36. Internal consistency reliability was estimated using Cronbach's alpha, and test-retest reliability was assessed using intraclass correlations. Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed by computing correlations among SF-36 subscales, between subscales and the 2 component scores, and between component scores and EQ-VAS scores. Results: Most scaling assumptions were met. The hypothetical factor structure fit the data poorly (root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA]=0.108) and modification was required for a good fit (RMSEA=0.060). Scores on all subscales demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (α>0.70) and test-retest reliability (r>0.70). Divergent validity was supported by weak to moderate interscale correlations (r=0.19 to 0.64). As expected, the 2 summary scores were moderately to strongly correlated with the EQ-VAS (r>0.60). Conclusions: The findings adequately support the use of SF-36 in Indonesian middle-aged and older adults, although the optimal algorithm for computing component scores in Indonesia warrants further investigation.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.813-820
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• 2006

Purpose: This study examined the effects of individual reminiscence therapy on older adults' depression, morale, and the quality of life. Methods: The design was a single-group pre-test and post-test study. Subjects consisted of 31 older adults from two senior centers and a welfare center in Seoul. Individual reminiscence therapy was applied to study subjects four times, once a week for an hour at each time. Measurement tools were the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form Korea (GDSSF-K) for depression, Mun Ae-ri's (1996) scale for morale, and Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) for the quality of life. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and pearson correlation. Results: The application of individual reminiscence therapy reduced older adults' depression (t=-5.65, p=.000), and enhanced older adults' morale (t=4.65, p=.000). The application of individual reminiscence therapy improved older adults' quality of life (t=5.00, p=.000). Conclusion: Findings of the study suggest that individual reminiscence therapy may be applied as a nursing intervention that contributesto the improvement of older adults' quality of life, reduces their depression, and enhances their morale.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.431.2-432
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• 2002

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a genetic disorder with deficiency of Iysomal enzymes needed for the degradation of glycosaminoglycans(GAGs). This storage disease is characterized by intra-lysosomal accumulation of GAGs. progressive mental and physical deterioration. multi-organ failure and premature death. Quality of life (QOL) is very low in MPS patients. The MOS 36-ltem Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) was designed to measure the eight (8) dimensions of health in clinical and general population settings. (omitted)

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.385-392
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• 2016

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationships among quality of life, caregiver depression levels, and disease severity, especially motor function, in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Data were collected through questionnaires using survey and interview from 80 caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. The caregivers' quality of life was measured using medical outcomes study 36-item short form health survey, and level of depression was scored using the beck depression inventory. In addition, children's motor function was evaluated using gross motor function measure-88 and functional independence measure scores. Results: Among 8 domains of medical outcomes study 36-item short form health survey, "physical functioning," "physical role functioning," "mental health," and "bodily pain" domains were significantly correlated to "total" percentage scores of gross motor function measure-88. In addition, "mental health" and "bodily pain" domains were correlated to each sub-dimension, including "lying and rolling," "sitting," "crawling and kneeling," "standing," and "walking, running, and jumping." Similarly, the "running" and "jumping" dimensions including motor function measures correlated with "transfer," "locomotion," and "motor subtotal" of functional independence measure scores. The beck depression inventory scores were negatively correlated to "lying and rolling," "sitting," "crawling and kneeling," and the "total" percentage scores of gross motor function measure-88. The beck depression inventory scores were negatively correlated to "sphincter control," "communication," "social cognition," "cognitive subtotal," and "total" functional independence measure scores. Conclusion: It is necessary to consider the quality of life and emotional problems of caregivers of CP children and support them both physically and psychologically with comprehensive rehabilitation.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.137-149
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• 2022

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment in a patient with Herpes Zoster (HZ) during pregnancy. Methods: During 12 days of hospitalization, a patient was treated by Korean medicine treatment such as herbal medicine including Gami-danggui-san, acupuncture, cupping and fumigation. To evaluate the effect of treatment, we took pictures of skin lesion and symptoms were measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and 36 item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results: After Korean medicine treatment, most of vesicles disappeared. NRS of chief complaints such as neuralgic pain and itchness changed 7-8 to 0 and therefore, quality of life of the patient was elevated sharply. Conclusions: This case shows that Korean medicine treatment is beneficial and safe for the patients who suffered from Herpes Zoster during pregnancy.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.239-248
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• 2019

There are no published data on Gyeongokgo (GOK) safety or efficacy despite being commonly use. The Gyeongokgo (GOK) is commonly used in traditional Korean medicine to promote a health qi and blood, but their objective data was not sufficient in clinical field. To investigate the safety and efficacy of GOK with hematologic and serologic testing and the change of the quality of life in healthy individuals. Randomized, subject-assessor-blind, placebo-controlled, single-center pilot study Participants and Interventions 29 healthy volunteer subjects were randomly placed into the GOK group (n = 20) or placebo control group (n = 9) and instructed to take one treatment packet (GOK or placebo) twice daily for 4 weeks. Subjects were assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) and underwent hematologic and serologic tests and body composition analysis. The FSS total score (p = 0.093) and SF-36 general health index (p = 0.002) were improved following treatment in the GOK group. Post-treatment thyroid-stimulating hormone levels were increased in the GOK group compared with pre-treatment levels (p = 0.0042). C-reactive protein levels decreased (p = 0.0256) in the GOK group compared with that the placebo group. In time-series tests, GOK did not affect post-prandial serum triglycerides, glucose, insulin, or C-peptide levels. Notably, elevations in serum fasting triglycerides at 2- (p = 0.0333) and 4-hours (p = 0.0414) post-prandial were lower than those in the placebo group. GOK reduced fatigue levels and did not significantly affect laboratory test results performed to measure safety, serum glucose, and lipid profiles. Post-meal triglyceride levels were effectively reduced with treatment.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.127-139
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• 2006

측두하악관절 장애를 가진 환자를 저작근 동통을 가진 환자와 관절강 내 동통을 가진 환자 그룹으로 구분하여, 두 그룹사이의 동통의 정도나 기간의 차이, 그리고 수면질의 차이에 따른 삶의 질의 차이를 비교하였다. 총 61명의 환자는 관절강 내 통증을 가진 환자 24명과 저작근 동통을 가진 환자 37명으로 구성되었다. 상기 환자들은 첫 내원 시 맥길 통증설문지(McGill Pain Questionnaire), 피츠버그 수면 질 평가 (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), SF-36 (Medical Outcome Study 36 Item Short Form Health Survey)을 작성하고 치과적 병력과 의과적 병력을 기록한 후, 전반적인 측두하악관절에 대한 검사를 시행하였다. 두 그룹 사이에는 동통의 강도나 기간에 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았으나, 6개월 이상 측두하악관절장애를 가지는 환자 중에서는 저작근 동통을 가진 환자가 관절강 내 동통을 가지는 환자보다 SF-36의 평균과 정신적인 부분에서의 점수에서 낮은 수치를 보인다(p<0.05). 피츠버그 수면 질 평가에서는 평사시의 수면 효율면에서 저작근 동통을 가진 환자 ($1.9459{\pm}0.8481$)가 관절강내 동통을 가지는 환자 ($1.375{\pm}0.9237$)에 비해 낮은 효율을 보인다. 또한 저작근 동통을 가진 환자군에서 피츠버그 수면 질 평가의 총점이 5이상인 나쁜 수면질을 가지는 군은 맥길 통증 설문지, SF-36에서 높은 동통 정도와 낮은 삶의 질을 가지는 것으로 결과가 도출되었다. 또한 저작근 동통을 가진 환자는 전체적인 삶의 질을 나타내는 SF-36에서는 감정적인 문제로 인한 역할의 제한, 생활력, 신체적 동통에서 관절강 내 동통을 가진 환자에 비해 낮은 수치를 나타내어, 삶의 질이 특히 정신적인 면에서 손상되었다는 것을 나타낸다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.260-268
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• 2023

Objectives: This study reported a clinical case of a chronic diarrhea patient who showed improvement with Korean medicine treatment. Methods: A patient with chronic diarrhea was treated with herbal medicine (Omae-hwan and Omae-hwan-ryo), acupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion. Changes in stool form were measured using the Bristol Stool Scale (BSS). The frequency of defecation was checked every day. The Short Form 36-Item (SF-36) was used to compare patients' quality of life before and after treatment. Results: Korean medicine treatment improved the stool form, frequency of defecation, and quality of life. Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment containing Omae-hwan and Omae-hwan-ryo improves clinical symptoms and quality of life.