Publications by authors named "Onyoo Kim"
To identify the prevalence and risk factors for low bone density (LBD) in young adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). Retrospective cross-sectional study. National Rehabilitation Center in Seoul, Korea.
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- Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and accurately diagnosing it in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients is crucial for prevention.
- A study analyzed data from 2015 to 2019 to compare MetS prevalence in SCI patients versus the general population, finding that SCI patients had a significantly higher prevalence.
- Factors like older age and lower income were linked to MetS in both groups, while lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol use were more significant in the general population, highlighting the need for tailored diagnostic criteria for SCI patients.
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- * A study of 427 SCI patients analyzed demographic and injury-related factors to understand patterns of bone loss over time, utilizing advanced testing methods and statistical analysis.
- * Key risk factors for bone loss identified include older age, female gender, low body mass index, and lower scores on the Korean Spinal Cord Independence Measure, suggesting these factors may require closer monitoring in this population.
Objective: To investigate mean values of pulmonary function tests (PFT) at specific time points to assess long-term progression in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Design: Retrospective cohort study from 1997-2022.
Setting: National rehabilitation hospital, providing scheduled admission for potential SCI-related issues.
Objective: To identify the risk factors for pressure injuries in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) who have sarcopenic obesity, comparing time-dependent changes in sacral region pressure in individuals with and without sarcopenic obesity.
Design: An experimental time series study.
Setting: Single-center hospital.
Background: Tetraplegia is a debilitating sequela of spinal cord injury (SCI). However, comprehensive approaches for determining the influence of various factors on activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with tetraplegia are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the influence of physical factors on ADL in patients with tetraplegia after adjusting for demographic, SCI-related, and cognitive factors.
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- Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to rapid bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, but studies on diagnosing osteoporosis in SCI patients are limited, particularly regarding bone mineral density (BMD) reference values.
- This study analyzed 855 SCI patients aged 50 and older in South Korea, comparing osteoporosis prevalence using different BMD reference values from both the NHANES III data and the manufacturer's dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) guidelines.
- Findings revealed a significantly higher osteoporosis prevalence when using the NHANES III reference population compared to the DXA manufacturer's values, with differences in diagnosis sites and risk factors based on the criteria applied.
Characteristics Associated with Bone Loss after Spinal Cord Injury: Implications for Hip Region Vulnerability.
Endocrinol Metab (Seoul)
October 2023
Backgruound: In individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), bone loss progresses rapidly to the area below the level of injury, leading to an increased risk of fracture. However, there are limited data regarding SCI-relevant characteristics for bone loss and the degree of bone loss in individuals with SCI compared with that in non-SCI community-dwelling adults.
Methods: Data from men with SCI who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at the National Rehabilitation Center (2008 to 2020) between 12 and 36 months after injury were collected and analyzed.
Objective: To describe caregiver burden according to the caregivers' general characteristics, especially with ageing, and type of care activities provided by caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injury.
Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing a structured questionnaire that included general characteristics, health conditions, and caregiver burden.
Setting: A single center study in Seoul, Korea.
Aim Of The Study: This study aimed to compare interface pressure and total contact area of the sacral region in different positions, including small-angle changes, in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Furthermore, we analyzed the clinical factors influencing pressure to identify the pressure injury (PI) high-risk group.
Materials And Methods: An intervention was conducted for patients with paraplegia (n = 30) with SCI.
Objective: To determine the characteristics of pediatric spinal cord injury (SCI) in South Korea from 1990 to 2019.
Methods: This single-centered retrospective study included pediatric SCIs. Individuals were divided into the following five groups according to onset age: ≤5, 6-12, 13-14, 15-17, and 18-19 years.
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- - The study aimed to explore how sociodemographic factors and health conditions affect the involvement of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in various activities and their overall participation in society, using data from the International Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) Survey.
- - A total of 890 community-dwelling adults with SCI were analyzed, examining factors such as age, education, health conditions (like bowel dysfunction and pain), and involvement in activities and social interactions.
- - Results showed that health conditions significantly impact activity (51% of variance), and in turn, activities significantly influence participation (63.4% of variance), with environmental restrictions also playing a role in these relationships.
Factors Affecting Metabolic Syndrome in Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.
Ann Rehabil Med
February 2022
Objective: To assess the validity of different anthropometric measures (waist circumference [WC], body mass index [BMI], and percentage body fat) in diagnosing metabolic syndrome (MetS) among individuals with SCI and provides preliminary data for future studies in setting obesity cutoff values for this population.
Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study. Sample information, anthropometric measures, and MetS variables of 157 individuals with chronic SCI were collected from an electronic medical records database.
Study Design: Cross-cultural reliability and validity.
Objectives: To develop and validate the Korean version of the Sitting Balance Measure (SBM-K) in Korean persons with incomplete spinal cord injury (ISCI).
Setting: Tertiary care center.
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- 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.
Study Design: Retrospective descriptive study.
Objectives: To summarize epidemiologic data on nontraumatic spinal cord injury (NTSCI) for the last 30 years and compare these findings to data from individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI).
Setting: National Rehabilitation Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Korea.
Objective: To assess the incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) with post-urodynamic study (post-UDS) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and study its relationship with pre-UDS pyuria.
Methods: Patients with SCI who were hospitalized and underwent UDS during a 4-year period were reviewed. Patients with pre-test lower urinary tract symptoms were excluded.
Objective: To investigate the effect of treadmill walking exercise as a treatment method to improve gait efficiency in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine gait efficiency during overground walking after the treadmill walking exercise.
Methods: Fourteen adults with CP were recruited in the experimental group of treadmill walking exercise. A control group of 7 adults with CP who attended conventional physical therapy were also recruited.