KMID : 0387420140250030253
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry 2014 Volume.25 No. 3 p.253 ~ p.262
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3 Case Reports of Patients with ADHD Treated with the Oriental Medical Therapy and Art Therapy
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Sung Won-Young
Yoo Jong-Ho Hwnag Min-Young Kim Nam-Yeol
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Abstract
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Objectives: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder, characterized by the primary symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficiency of the oriental medical therapy combined with art therapy in the treatment of ADHD.
Methods: This study is clinical reports of 3 patients with ADHD who are being treated with the oriental medical therapy (Herb-med, acupuncture) and art therapy. K-ARS (Korean ADHD Rating Scale) was compared before and after 1 month of treatment.
Results: The Oriental medical therapy including herb-med and acupuncture is effective in improving ADHD patients. Also, art therapy is effective in decreasing patients¡¯ anxiety and tension and helpful for patients themselves to make an objective observation. Therefore, it is practically useful in the treatment of ADHD.
Conclusions: The results show the oriental medical therapy in combination with art therapy is effective in the treatment of ADHD.
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KEYWORD
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ADHD, Oriental Medical Therapy, Art Therapy
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