Publications by authors named "Daehoon Ham"
Impact of oral sensory function including proprioception on swallowing in patients with stroke.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
February 2025
Objective: To assess oral sensory deficits and their correlation with mastication and swallowing in patients with stroke.
Design: This prospective observational study was conducted in the stroke unit of a rehabilitation hospital. The inclusion criterion was first occurrence of stroke with a unilateral lesion.
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzed the trends and characteristics of traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs) in Korea over a 29-year period from 1990 to 2019, using a retrospective review of 3,395 medical records.
- The average age of individuals with TSCIs increased significantly, with land transport injuries declining and falls becoming the primary cause, especially for those over 60 years old.
- The findings emphasize the need for national education and prevention campaigns focused on reducing fall-related TSCIs, particularly among older adults.
Article Synopsis
- The study is a retrospective analysis assessing nontraumatic spinal cord injuries (NTSCI) over the past 30 years, focusing on epidemiological differences compared to traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI).
- Researchers reviewed medical records of 948 NTSCI patients and found a significant increase in age at injury and a rise in the proportion of NTSCI cases from 11.2% to 29.3%, indicating a trend towards older individuals experiencing these injuries.
- The findings reveal a male-to-female ratio of 1.30:1 for NTSCI, contrasting with 3.47:1 for TSCI, underlining differences in injury demographics that can guide future medical research and treatment strategies in Korea.
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 366 patients reviewed, 69.1% reported NP, with higher rates observed among those who were married, experienced traumatic injuries, or had depressive moods; marital status and mood were identified as significant predictors of NP.
- * The average NP intensity was rated at 4.52 on a Numeric Rating Scale, with certain groups (like females and those with below-level NP) reporting more severe pain; the study suggests that NP should be actively managed, especially in patients scoring 4.5 or higher. *