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Research clinical trends on Gigong(氣功, Qigong) in the Korean Journal

  • The Journal Of Korean Medical Classics
  • Abbr : JKMC
  • 2008, 21(3), pp.297~306
  • Publisher : 대한한의학원전학회
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

Han Chang Hyun 1 Lee Sang-Nam 2 Sangwoo Ahn 1 SunMi Choi ORD ID 1 권영규 2

1한국한의학연구원
2대구한의대학교

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ABSTRACT

Background : Gigong(氣功, Qigong) is one energy-healing intervention used to prevent and cure ailments and to improve health through regular practice. Although Gigong(氣功, Qigong) - neither itself nor its postulated mechanism of action - are within the paradigm of modern Western medical science, effects on the human body could be possible. Objectives : This study aims to review the bibliography, biological responses and therapeutic effects of Gigong. In the process, this review will grasp trends in this field of studies and will direct further researches into the right direction. Method : The computerized Korean databases were searched from their respective inceptions up to January 2008. The search terms used were ‘Gi(氣, Qi)’, ‘Gigong(氣功, Qigong)’, ‘Doin(導引)’, ‘Training’, ‘Bioenergy', 'life nurturing' and random or Korean language terms related to Gigong. Several specialized journals were also manually searched for relevant articles. Result : Since the 1990's, Gigong papers in the Korean Literature is increased. Clinical research studies are among the most control design study. Research subjects are less patient than the general public. The most common treatment disease was Musculo-skeletal disorder Conclusions : The depth study for the each Gigong(氣功, Qigong) is needed. Specifically, I think it should be a clinical studies and qualitative research methods for evaluation are needed.

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