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KMID : 0644120120250030132
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2012 Volume.25 No. 3 p.132 ~ p.148
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A Study on the Management and Effect of Dysmenorrhea Care Program by Korean Traditional Medicine
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Jeong Da-Un
Kim Myung-Jae
Mo Seung-Hee
Kim Eun-Young
Lee Kyoung-Sim
Park Sung-Hee
Yu Kyung-Soon
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dysmenorrhea care program by Korean traditional medicine on dysmenorrhiec juveniles.
Methods: 47 adolescent dysmenorrhiec patients in local girls’ high school took part in dysmenorrhea care program by Korean traditional medicine. The subjects were treated by acupuncture, ear-acupuncture, acupressure education, herbal extract medication and qigong exercise. The results were investigated by visual analogue scale(VAS), multidimensional verbal rating scale(MVRS) and verbal rating scale (VRS). Data was collected every three months from March, 2011 to March, 2012. Additionally satisfaction survey was conducted.
Results: VAS score was reduced after treatment, but rebounded back to baseline after 6 months of discontinued dysmenorrhea care program. There was no significant difference of time and group interaction in linear mixed model analysis. MVRS and VRS outcomes showed similar pattern.
Conclusions: Dysmenorrhea care program by Korean traditional medicine is effective in juveniles with dysmenorrhea for several months but not for long as nine months after treatment. However, the effect can last for three months at the very least.
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KEYWORD
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Dysmenorrhea, Public Health Promotion Program, Korean Traditional Medicine, Acupuncture
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