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Trend Analysis of the Research on Bee Venom Acupuncture in South Korea, Based on Published Articles

  • Han, Chang Hyun (Department of Medical History & Literature Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Yong Seok (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Sung, Soo Hyun (Department of Medical History & Literature Group, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Bong Hyo (Department of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Shin, Hwa Young (Department of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Lee, Young Joon (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
  • Received : 2015.11.30
  • Accepted : 2015.12.30
  • Published : 2015.12.30
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Abstract

Background: This study investigated current research trends in bee venom acupuncture in Korea. Materials and methods: The literature in Korea was reviewed using the search engines Science and Technology Society Village, Korean Studies Information Service System, National Discovery for Science Leaders, and Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System. The keywords searched were "bee venom," "apitoxin," "apitherapy," and "bee sting." We selected 412 studies, which included Korean literary studies, experimental studies, and clinical studies. Results: We classified them by publication year, research type, disease and topic, and quality assessment. Among bee venom-related studies, clinical studies (235 studies) outnumbered experimental studies (149 studies) and literary studies (28 studies). Nineteen experimental studies concentrated on the theme of "anticancer." In the type analysis of clinical studies, lumbar disorders comprised 45 of 235 studies, followed by the effect on body. Forty-two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been published from 2003 to date (2015). Twenty-two studies used appropriate randomization methods. Fourteen studies had a Jadad score of 4-5 points; 15 studies, 1-3 points; and 13 studies, 0 points. Conclusions: Bee venom treatment is based on Korean traditional medicine theory. Numerous research studies suggest its effectiveness. Effort and academic approach on bee venom are expected to receive a positive evaluation.

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