1.The effect of regional culture on the traditional processing of Chinese medicine with the processing of pilose antler as the starting point
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;37(9):772-775
With regard to the traditional processing of pilose antler, two big companies of Chinese Medicine decoction pieces and one private patrimonial TCM clinic were investigated. The result indicates that the processing techniques in these three regions can be found in the ancient books of TCM and belong to the traditional processing of Chinese Medicine, but the processing procedures are different. On the basis of that, starting with the different manifestation forms of regional culture, the author discusses the effect of regional culture on the traditional processing of Chinese Medicine. The research indicates that, different geographical nature environments result in the three specific aspects, which are the specific resources and products, the specific historical culture, and the specific characters. These three specific aspects result in different tools, conventional supplementary materials and techniques of processing, and on the basis of this, different traditional processing schools of Chinese Medicine come into being with different characteristics. Therefore, to protect the traditional processing of Chinese Medicine in different regions has important significance to supplement the deficiencies in Pharmacopoeia of PRC (2010 edition) and the TCM processing standards of different provinces and municipalities, and to bequeath and develop the different characteristics of different processing schools, and it's a full embodiment to carry out the core spirit of National Intangible Cultural Heritage Law.
2.Public hospital reform:Historical evolution, institutional dilemma and the paths selection
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2016;9(1):34-39
From the Government’s fully guarantee stage to the stage of independent organization of medicine, then to the market-oriented reforms and the new health care reform exploration stages, the public hospitals reform fol-lows different institutional logics, but the institutional dilemma have emerged at all stages including the little coupling between the institutional arrangements and environment, the public welfare and benefit wandering, the management system instability, and the breakdown of the financial investment and control costs mechanisms. The Government should elaborate conditions for the spontaneous public hospitals reform on the institutional environment in order to em-bed intrinsic motivation of the induced institutional change into the imposed institutional change. There should be positive interaction between the government and the market in order to form a reasonable and orderly competitive land-scape to the market of medical services. Payment should be reformed which has significant influence on internal medi-cal service system incentives.
3.Quick Hand Disinfection versus Six Steps Hand Washing in ICU
Lihua YIN ; Ying WANG ; Xiaojing YANG ; Lie YANG ; Fenglan SHEN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(12):-
OBJECTIVE To explore an effective method of hand hygiene in ICU.METHODS Doctors and nurses in ICU washed hand with quick hand disinfectant or six steps hand washing at random,the time and compliance of two methods were recorded and their effect was checked.RESULTS The compliance and effect of quick hand disinfection were better than six steps hand washing(P=0.000),the time of quick hand disinfection was shorter than six steps hand washing(P=0.000).CONCLUSIONS The quick hand disinfection has good effect and high compliance.It is a good way for hand hygiene in ICU to improve clinical effects and values.
4.An exploration of deaf people's needs for smooth communication with doctors and nurses
Yuli ZANG ; Yulin WANG ; Chunlan TONG ; Jing LI ; Nan ZHU ; Yiqiao SHEN ; Kuichang YUAN ; Xiaoqin MENG ; Qiang CHENG ; Fenglan LOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(26):67-69
Objective This study was to explore deaf people's needs for a smooth communication with doctors and/or nurses during health consultation in the outpatient department or when being hospitalized and supply reference for compilation of sign language textbooks.Methods Purposive sampling was used and semi-structured interviews were conducted.Six deaf participants who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were interviewed.It lased for 20 to 40 minutes for each interview.Interviews were recorded digitally and then transcribed and validated.Transcripts were analyzed using a method of thematic analysis.Results Three themes were identified,i.e.needs for sign language interpreters,needs for information and knowledge.and needs for psychosocial and emotional support.Needs for sign language interpreters meant that doctors and nurses were able to communicate with them using simple sign language instead of terminology.The required information and knowledge covered three aspects,i.e.health condition,pharmaceutical therapy,and self-care activity.Conclusions There may exist serious communicative barriers for deaf people during their health consultation in the outpatient department or when being hospitalized.There is a need for healthcare professionals who are competent in sign language to establish the health delivery environment with minimal barriers.
5.Features of Auditory Mismatch Responses Elicited from Putonghua-speaking Preschoolers and Adults
Min SHEN ; Fenglan NIU ; Aishu LIU ; Xiaocui WANG ; Ju LI ; Wei LIANG ; Xiaoyue LU ; Tuo LIU ; Xibin SUN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(11):1001-1003
Objective To investigate the features of the auditory mismatch response (MMR) elicited from the preschoolers and adults.Methods 9 preschoolers aged 3-6 and 8 adults were elicited and measured MMR to speech sounds (/bal/, /pal/) using the Oddball paradigm.Results The response was typical mismatch negativity in adults, and was slow positive waves with larger amplitude in the preschoolers.MNOVA results showed that there were significantly differences between the 2 groups, said the latency of MMRs was significantly longer and the amplitude was larger in the preschoolers than in the adults (P<0.05). Conclusion Stable MMRs with distinct characters in preschoolers and adults have been obtained respectively.
6.Preliminary exploration of reproductive health issues for adult dysaudia female
Yuli ZANG ; Xiaohong HOU ; Yulin WANG ; Jing LI ; Xingbo DUAN ; Chunlan TONG ; Nan ZHU ; Yiqiao SHEN ; Kuichang YUAN ; Xiaoqin MENG ; Qiang CHENG ; Fenglan LOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(28):63-64
Objective This study aimed to explore issues about dysandia female during pregnancy,peripartum and contraception and to supply reference for their reproductive health improvement. Methods Purposive sampling strategy was used. With the aid of an interview guide, 12 dysaudia women who met inclu-sion and exclusion criteria were invited to be interviewed. Interviews were recorded, validated and then ana-lyzed. Results Four themes were generated, limited knowledge, passive information acquisition, total depen-dence on family and reluctant to talk about contraception. Total dependence on family was noticeable during pregnancy and peripartum. Though little was known about health protection related to pregnancy, peripartum and contraception, participants were passive at seeking for relevant information. Conclusions Deaf women may experience more threats to reproductive health in relation to pregnancy, peripartum and contraception that they require more guidance and assistance.
7.Chinese herbal medicine for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with AIDS undergoing antiretroviral treatment:A systematic review of randomized trials
Shen CHEN ; Li JING ; Lian YAJUN ; Lan HUIDI ; Pu FENGLAN ; Zhang WENJING ; Kong LINGYAO ; Liu JIANPING
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2021;8(4):291-301
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with HIV/AIDS.Methods:Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the use of CHM for patients with HIV/AIDS with incomplete immune reconstruction.Outcomes included CD4+ cell count,quality of life,and adverse events/effects.The Cochrane Risk of Bias was employed to evaluate the methodological quality of the included RCTs.Results:We identified 13 eligible RCTs,with an overall high risk of bias,on 10 different CHMs.There was a significant increase in CD4+ cell count after the use of Jianpi Yiqi medicinal paste for 3 months;tripterygium glycosides tablets (TGTs) for 3 months (mean difference[MD]52.63 cells/μL,95% confidence interval[CI,46.98,58.28]),6,9,and 12 months;Wenshen Jianpi granules for 6 months;Shenling Fuzheng capsules for 6 months (MD 49.53 cells/μL,95% CI[8.45,90.61]) and 12 months;Aikeqing granules for 9 months (MD 61.51 cells/μL,95% Cl[16.25,106.77]) and 12 months;Guipi decoction for 12 months;Mianyi No.2 granules (JT) for 12 and 18 months;and Chinese medicine granules for 18 months.The increase in the mean difference ofCD4+ cell count from 6 to 18 months was larger in Chinese medicine granules and Mianyi No.2 granules (JT).Guipi decoction and Jianpi Qushi decoction improved the Karnofsky score.Four RCTs reported the outcome of adverse events/effects,while four cases of minor adverse effects were reported in the TGTs group.Conclusion:Jianpi Yiqi medicinal paste,Wenshen Jianpi granules,Shenling Fuzheng capsules,Aikeqing granules,Guipi decoction,and TGTs may be effective in increasing CD4+ within 12 months,and Mianyi No.2 granules (JT) and Chinese medicine granules may show long-term effects.High-quality large RCTs on the effectiveness and safety of CHMs are still warranted.