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KMID : 0387420150260030307
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2015 Volume.26 No. 3 p.307 ~ p.318
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Clinical-Case Study on a Patient with Organic Mental Disorder after Head Trauma Caused by Traffic Accident
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Seo Sang-Il
Kim Nam-Yeol
Kim Dae-Hwan
Koo Byung-Su
Kim Geun-Woo
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study evaluated the effect of oriental treatments and rehabilitation on a patient with organic mental disorder after head trauma caused by traffic accident.
Methods: We treated the patient with acupuncture, herb-medication, oriental psychotherapy, and rehabilitation. MMSE-K, BDI, K-MBI, FIM were evaluated before and after treatment.
Results: The results indicated that MMSE-K was maintained at 27 points; BDI was reduced from 16 points to 5 points; K-MBI was increased from 75 points to 99 points; and FIM was increased from 86 points to 115 points. Furthermore, the treatment resulted in reduced mental symptoms and improved work capacity.
Conclusions: Oriental medical treatment has potential validity in improving symptoms of organic mental disorder.
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KEYWORD
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Organic Mental Disorder, Traffic accident, Traumatic Brain Injury
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