1.Development of multidimensional serf-report health measurement tool
Liuxin WU ; Dongchang QIANG ; Lüjiang SHI ; Jingfa TIAN ; Li PAN ; Junjie CHU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2011;05(1):6-8
Objective To develop a multidimensional self-report health measurement scale for accurate evaluation of health status in Chinese adults. Methods Delphi method was used to select health measurements. Item database was set up based on available questionnaires. A total of 1858 individuals from Beijing, Hebei ,Tianjin, Shanxi and other provinces of China received field pretest. Results A self-report health assessment tool with 90 items was developed, Cronbach a coefficient of which was 0. 669 to 0. 917,split-half reliability 0. 572 to 0. 877, and test-retest reliability 0. 693 to 0. 896. Six factors from exploratory factor analysis accounted for 71.732% total variance,with the common factor>0.4. Confirmatory factor analysis showed good fit index and construct validity. Conclusion The newly developed self-rated health measurement scale ,which involves six dimensions and 90 items ,shows good reliability and validity.
2.Identification of abnormal cardiovascular and metabolic parameters in healthcare check-up populations during two years' follow-up
Lin LIU ; Liuxin WU ; Dongchang QIANG ; Xiangyang GAO ; Lüjiang SHI ; Zhijie WANG ; Yuanyuan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2013;7(4):239-241
Objective To investigate the detection rate of abnormal cardiovascular and metabolic indicators in health check-up populations,and provide evidence for early screening and health interventions for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.Methods A total of 5578 adults (male 3404 and female 2174) were recruited from a medical institution in Beijing in 2008 and 2010.Cardiovascular and metabolic indicators,including blood pressure,lipid profile and fasting plasma glucose,were tested at baseline and 2 years.Paired t test or paired rank sum test was used for data analysis.Results Detection rate of abnormal blood pressure in 2010 was lower than that in 2008; however,rates of abnormal total cholesterol,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and fasting plasma glucose were higher in 2010 than in 2008 (t values were 5.378,13.885,3.210,10.401 and 4.355,respectively; all P < 0.05).High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride showed no statistically significant difference between 2008 and 2010 (t values were 1.204 and -0.012,respectively; both P > 0.05).Conclusion We have been observing a dynamic change in abnormal cardiovascular and metabolic indicators,based on which effective interventions could be taken to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3.A survey of health management centers in China
Liuxin WU ; Junjie CHU ; Fei WU ; Xiangyang GAO ; Gang CHEN ; Lüjiang SHI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2013;(1):36-39
Objective To learn the development of Chinese health management centers,and to provide evidence for discipline planning and development goals.Methods A self-designed questionnaire was used to get the information about the size and personnel structure,discipline and scientific research,academic and talent training,informatization and comprehensive service ability of 103 health management centers.Results About 76% health management centers occupied a land of more than 1000 square meters.Annual health checkup showed an increasing trend year by year (from 39 500 persons per year in 2009 to 52 500 persons per year in 2011).Nearly 54% health management centers provided health/disease risk assessment services,and only 21% provided psychological evaluation services.The main challenges for academic activities in these centers were information collection and record,research topic selection and study design,specific training for chorin disease screening and technique skills.Conclusion Sustainable development of health management industry in China may largely depend on discipline construction of health management.
4.A conceptual framework for synopsis of information of health examination reports and its style sheet
Peng YANG ; Yongyong XU ; Liuxin WU ; Danhong LIU ; Lin LIU ; Nan ZHAO ; Lüjiang SHI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2013;(1):48-51
Objective To develop a conceptual framework for the synopsis of information of health examination reports (HERs) and its style sheet so as to provide a reference for information collection and management in health examination institutions.Methods A conceptual framework for the synopsis of information of HERs and its core data elements were developed based on HERs items from 11 health examination institutions,and a style sheet for the synopsis of information of HERs was then designed.Results The conceptual framework included 4 dimensions (e.g.identification information,health-related information,health exam summary,health evaluation and guidance),16 sub-dimensions,52 core data elements and 25 value domains.The structure and content of the designed sheet were consistent with the dimensions,subdimensions and core data elements of the conceptual framework.Conclusions The developed synopsis of information of HERs could be a feasible solution for structured and standardized representation of clients' health examination information.The selection and filling of some items should be validated and refined in the future.