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KMID : 0387420190300030287
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2019 Volume.30 No. 3 p.287 ~ p.293
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Application of Complex Korean Medicine Therapy to a Patient with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia from Suspected Alzheimer’s Disease: Case Report
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Im Hyeok-Bin
Jo Hee-Geun
Kim Jong-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effectiveness of the complex Korean medicine therapy on a patient with BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) due to suspected Alzheimer’s disease.
Methods: We experienced an age 73 female who complained of a depressive mood, insomnia, and accompanying symptoms such as abnormal behavior. During treatment, the patient received acupuncture and herbal medicine. The clinical effects were evaluated through KGDS (Korean Form of Geriatric Depression Scale) and subjective statements of the patient.
Results: After the complex Korean medicine therapy, the treatments ameliorated overall symptoms that the patient complained about. The patient was more positive and slept better after the treatment.
No specificities or adverse effects were reported during treatment.
Conclusions: This study suggests the possibility of treating patients with BPSD with complex Korean medicine therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, Depression, Insomnia, Traditional Korean medicine, Ukgan-san (Yigan-san)
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