Safety and Effectiveness of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Patients After Traffic Accidents: Retrospective Chart Review and Survey Research with a Focus on Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Providing appropriate treatment for pediatric patients after traffic accidents remains a significant challenge. Furthermore, limited studies have validated the long-term effectiveness and safety of integrative Korean medicine treatment (IKMT) based on follow-up periods of 6 months or longer for pediatric patients. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted, focused on children aged 0-6 years who visited one of seven Korean medicine hospitals after traffic accident injuries and received IKMT between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2023. The primary outcome was the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores of chief complaints, and the secondary outcomes were quality of life, adverse events, and satisfaction with IKMT. Statistical analyses were conducted using

SUBMITTER: Lee YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12345994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature