Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (한방재활의학과학회지)

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Trends in Korean Medicine Research on Post-Stroke Gait Disturbances Based on Korean Academic Databases: 2015-2025

국내 학술 데이터베이스 기반 뇌졸중 후 보행장애에 대한 한의치료 연구 동향 분석: 2015-2025년

  • Seunghyeon Jo (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Woo-Chul Shin (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jae-Heung Cho (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Won-Seok Chung (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Mi-Yeon Song (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hyungsuk Kim (Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
  • 조승현 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 신우철 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 조재흥 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 정원석 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 송미연 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과) ;
  • 김형석 (경희대학교 대학원 임상한의학과)
  • Received : 2025.09.16
  • Accepted : 2025.09.30
  • Published : 2025.10.31
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Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to analyze research trends in the clinical application of Korean medicine for post-stroke gait disorders by reviewing studies retrieved from major Korean academic databases between 2015 and 2025. Methods We searched four major Korean academic databases for clinical studies published between January 1, 2015 and March 2025 that investigated Korean medical interventions for gait disorders following stroke. Results A total of 30 studies were identified and categorized by publication year, type of study, intervention methods, and outcome measures. Most studies employed integrative Korean medicine treatments, including acupuncture. Overall, 29 different gait-related outcome measures were used. Conclusions Although Korean medical treatments for post-stroke gait disorders have been actively utilized in Korea, there is a need for more structured and high-quality research in this area of research. This review is expected to serve as a foundational reference for planning and implementing future clinical studies.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and funded by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute through the Health and Medical Technology R&D Project (RS-2025-02307218).

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