Objective We reported the rehabilitative nursing points of patients with pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function. Methods We selected 10 patients who underwent pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function and gave them perfect preoperative examination and psychological nursing. We also implemented rigorous monitoring postoperation and auxiliary electric stimulation and functional exercises. The emphasis was put on the exercise of thumb oppositional function. Results The thumb oppositional function of all the ten patients recovered. The myodynamia reached level 4 and the shape of thenar was satisfying after 6 to 12 months of follow-up visit. Conclusions Sufficient preoperative psychological nursing and effective postoperative rehabilitative treatment had pivotal significance for the success of operation and the recovery of thumb oppositional function.

Objective:To establish and evaluate the effect of graded training mode of clinical nutrition nursing in general hospital.Methods:A clinical nutrition nursing group was established, including core management group, quality control group, education and training group and liaison nurse group. Hierarchical training and practice of clinical nutrition nursing was conducted throughout the hospital, and effect of training was evaluated.Results:The nurses' nutrition knowledge increased from (66.60±9.72) to (85.06±7.85) points, nutrition attitude increased from (72.38±5.55) to (92.50±5.10) points, nutrition behavior increased from (66.87 ± 6.83) to (88.76 ± 7.60) points, and the differences were statistically significant ( t values were -15.520, -11.128, -12.238, P<0.01). The nutritional risk screening rate and nutritional intervention rate of patients were improved to 100%, and the academic level of nurses in nutritional nursing was further improved. Conclusion:The application of graded training mode of clinical nutrition nursing can improve nurses' nutritional knowledge and skills, improve nurses' professional and academic level, and improve patient clinical outcomes.