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KMID : 0861120150190020013
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2015 Volume.19 No. 2 p.13 ~ p.22
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Review of the Use of Korean Medicine or Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Children with Cerebral palsy
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Kim Yu-Rim
Gu Hyun-Gyung
Yun Young-Ju
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Abstract
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Objective : The aim of this study was to review the use of Korean medicine (KM) or Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies among children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Method : Literature searches were performed using Pudmed, CNKI, J-STAGE and four Korean databases. We investigated the frequency, types, predictors of the use of KM or CAM therapies used in children with CP.
Results : Thirteen survey studies including use of KM or CAM among children with CP were selected - six Korean studies and seven overseas studies. The utilization rate of CAM among children with CP varied 26.8~56.0% according to the studies. CP children used KM or CAM more than other children with chronic disease. Acupuncture and Korean herbal medicine was the major treatment used in Korea, however physical manipulations such as massage, osteopathy and chiropractic were in high demand in western country. Disease severity of CP, use of CAM in the past by the parent or family member and high education of parent are the factors that significantly affect CAM utilization.
Conclusion : Further studies on effectiveness and safety of KM therapies combined with conventional rehabilitation treatment would be required to expand the implementation of KM treatment for CP children.
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KEYWORD
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Cerebral Palsy, Korean Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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