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KMID : 0387420150260040357
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2015 Volume.26 No. 4 p.357 ~ p.364
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The Study on Effect of Korean Medical Treatment for Patients with Restless Legs Syndrome
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Lee Yu-Jin
Lee Jae-Eun
Kim Soo-Jin
Yoo Jong-Ho
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Korean medical treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
Methods: We examined the effects of Korean medical treatment for patients with RLS who visited the neuropsychiatric clinic of Korean medicine. We treated the patient with herbal-medication, acupuncture, oriental psychotherapy. IRLS, STAI-X1,X2, BDI-2, BAI, STAXI-S,T were compared before and after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment to determine whether the symptoms and mood of patients were improved.
Results: After 4 weeks treatment (n=13), STAI-X1,X2, BDI-2, BAI, STAXI-S scores increased significantly; whereas, IRLS and STAXI-T scores decreased. After 8 weeks treatment (n=8), IRLS, STAI-X1,X2, BDI-2, BAI scores increased significantly; whereas, STAXI-S scores decreased.
Conclusions: The treatment of RLS with Korean medicine was clinically efficient and resulted in improvement of the symptoms as well as psychological problems.
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KEYWORD
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Korean medical treatment, IRLS, STAI, BDI
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