1.Research on current situation and influencing factors of moral distress among nurses
Wenwen ZHANG ; Wenjing JIANG ; Gongchao WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(1):55-59
Objective To explore the current situation and influencing factors of moral distress among nurses.Methods 252 clinical registered nurses from 3 Grade-3 Level-A hospitals in Jinan were investigated by the Chinese version of Moral Distress Scale-Revised and Job Diagnostic Survey.Results The mean score of MDF was (1.06±0.46) points and the mean score of MDI was (1.05±0.63) points.The total score of MDS-R was (38.86+26.26) points.Futile care was the main source for the high frequency and high intensity of moral distress among nurses.There were significant differences in the level of moral distress among different groups of age,years of nursing experience,first education degree,professional title,position,department,staffing of government affiliated institutions and income.The result of multiple linear regression analysis showed that age,first education degree,department,professional title,and the importance of assignment,autonomy,collaboration of work were the influencing factors for moral distress of nurses.Contusions It suggested that nurses should strengthen the study of knowledge about ethics to improve their capacity of ethical decision-making,and nurse managers should pay attention to department management,strengthen the medical cooperation,and improve nurses' job autonomy to improve nurses' capacity of coping and decision-making and reduce the level of moral dilemmas.
2.Methods for Cell Micropatterning on Two-Dimensional Surfaces and Their Applications in Biology
Wenwen LIU ; Zhenling CHEN ; Xingyu JIANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2009;37(7):943-949
The technologies that we call cell micropatterning allow the control of the shape and size of cell adhesion. Combination of micro/nano technology, surface chemistry, electrochemistry and photochemistry enables us to control the adhesion, migration, differentiation of cells and the interactions between different types of cells. These methodologies bring about a new platform for the studies of cell biology. A number of techniques for cell patterning and compares their advantages and disadvantages were reviewed in this article. The applications of cell micropatterning, including those for fundamental studies in cell biology, tissue engineering and cell-based biosensors were also discussed.
3.Sheng-qi-zhuang-yang formula combined with specific immunotherapy with standardized house dust mite vaccine on allergic asthmatic children:A preliminary effect and safety assessment
Yanxia ZHENG ; Zhuoxun LIU ; Bingjie LI ; Wenwen JIANG ; Youjia XU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(11):1855-1858
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Sheng-qi-zhuang-yang formula combined with specific immunotherapy (SIT) with standardized house dust mite vaccine on allergic asthmatic children. Methods Participants were 100 children with mild to moderate allergic asthma , who were receiving SIT at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from Jan 2011 to Dec 2013 , who were divided into treatment group and control group. Patients in the treatment group received Sheng-qi-zhuang-yang Decoction combined with SIT while patients in the control group received SIT alone. Asthma symptom scores, respiratory function and related adverse events were compared before and after treatment, between groups. Results The desensitization treatment functions was ahead of time than expected in both groups. There is no significant difference between groups in terms of respiratory function and adverse effects. Conclusion Sheng-qi-zhuang-yang decoction combined with SIT for allergic asthmatic children seems to advance clinical effect without increasing adverse events. Further large scale clinical trial is required to confirm this.
4.Changes of eye signs in chronic hepatitis B patients with blood stasis syndrome.
Rui WU ; Wenwen XIONG ; Yiping JIANG ; Guoxian LI
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2010;8(1):46-8
To study the characteristics of eye signs in chronic hepatitis B patients with blood stasis syndrome and the association between blood stasis syndrome and eye signs.
5.The effects of electroacupuncture on learning, memory and hippocampal synaptic plasticity in vascular dementia
Dengming WEI ; Xuemin JIA ; Xiangxu YIN ; Wenwen JIANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(2):96-99
Objective To investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on spatial learning and memory ability, long-term potentiation (LTP) and synaptophysin (Syp) levels in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus.Methods Forty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham-operated control group, a model group, an EA group and a medication group. A rat model of vascular dementia (VD) was established by repeated ischemia and reperfusion after pretreatment with sodium nitroprusside. EA was applied to the rat homologues of the human "Baihui" (GV20) and "Dazhui" (DU14) acupoints of the rats in the EA group for 20 min, once daily for 10 d.Morris water maze tests were conducted for evaluating the rats,learning and memory ability. LTP in the hippocampal dentate gyrus was recorded as an electrophysiological index for evaluating learning and memory. Antigenic Syp produced in hippocampal tissue was examined with immunohistochemical assays. Results In comparison the with model group, escape latency (EL) shortened and target-platform crossing times increased significantly in the EA and medication groups. After high frequency stimulation the population spike (PS) latency shortened in the EA group compared with the model group, and the excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) slope and PS amplitude increased.All of these differences were statistically significant. Syp positive cells also increased significantly in the EA-treated rats. Conclusions EA can increase Syp expression and improve the learning and memory ability of rats with this model of VD. EA could facilitate the induction and maintenance of LTP in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus through influencing synaptic transmission.
6.Curative effects of alfacalcidol combined with losartan potassium tablets in the treatment of early diabetic ;nephropathy
Yongqiang LIN ; Runying ZHAO ; Yi JIANG ; Wenwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(3):391-395
Objective To discuss the curative effects of alfacalcidol combined with losartan potassium tablets in the treatment of early diabetic nephropathy (EDN).Methods 90 EDN patients in our hospital were chosen and randomly divided into the observation group and control group (45 cases in each group).The control group was given losartan potassium tablets treatment,while the observation group was given alfacalcidol combiend with telmisartan treatment.All the two groups were treated for 3 months.Before and after treatment,the fasting blood glucose (FBG), 24h urine trace albumin quantitative (UAER),24h urine protein (24h pro),serum creatinine (SCr),25 -hydroxyl vitamin D [2 5 (OH )D ],blood calcium (Ca2+),potassium (K+),glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA 1 C )and serum inflammatory factors[C-reactive protein (CRP),tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6 )] were observed,and the correlation between 25 (OH)D and UAER,24h pro was analyzed.At the same time,the clinical curative effects and adverse reactions during treatment were evaluated.Results In the observation group,the total effective rate was 93.3%,which was significantly higher than 71.1% in the control group (χ2 =7.601,P<0.05).In the two groups after treatment,the FBG,HbA1c,blood Ca2+and K+had no significant changes (all P>0.05).After treatment,Scr,24h pro and UAER in the two groups were all significantly reduced compared with before treatment (P<0.05),and 24h pro and UAER in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (t=6.296,11.530,all P<0.05),but Scr had no statistically significant difference between two groups (t=0.331,P>0.331).After treatment,25(OH)D in the observation group decreased significantly compared with before treatment (t=12.000,P<0.05),which was significantly higher than that in the control group after treatment (t=11.278,P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,25(OH)D in the control group had no significant change after treatment (t=0.436,P>0.436).Pearson correlation analysis showed that 25 (OH)D level was negatively correlated with 24h pro and UAER (r=0.483,0.778,all P<0.05 ).In the two groups after treatment,the CRP, TNF-αand IL-6 levels significantly reduced (P<0.05 ),which in the observation group decreased more obviously (all P<0.05).In the two groups,no serious adverse events were found,the difference was not statistically significant (χ2 =0.212,P >0.151 ).Conclusion Alfacalcidol combined with losartan potassium tablets can significantly reduce the proteinuria levels of EDN patients and inflammation,which has better clinical curative effects and higher safety.
7.Effect of Acupunctures Variable with Stages on Lumbar Intervertebral Dise Protrusion
Yu SUN ; Wenwen JIANG ; Kun WANG ; Ganggang LIU ; Ke YANG ; Haoran CHU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(2):184-188
Objective To investigate the effect of acupunctures variable with stages on lumbar intervertebral dise protrusion (LIDP). Methods 98 LIDP patients in our hospital from October, 2014 to July, 2015 were randomly divided into control group (n=49) and observa-tion group (n=49) according to the sequence of first diagnosis time. The control group received routine acupuncture, and the observation group acupunctured at Ouch point and Huantiao point (GB30) with different acupuncture according to manifestations and courses. Modified Yang acupuncture was adopted in acute phase, triple acupuncture was used in remittent phase, and lateral needling was used in the recovery phase. They were both treated once a day, 7 days as a course for 3 courses with 2 days of interval. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and clinical effects were assessed before and 1, 2, 3 courses after treatment. Results Both VAS and ODI scores im-proved after treatment (F>7.12, P<0.05), especially in the observation group (t>4.43, P<0.05). The efficiency was higher in the observation group than in the control group (χ2=5.594, P<0.05). Conclusion Compared with normal acupuncture, the acupunctures variable with stages is more effective on LIDP than routine.
8.Effects of combined model with contract signing, team cooperation and telehealth care on social support and quality of life for empty nest elders at home
Fenfen WANG ; Li TANG ; Xueping CHEN ; Hualing WANG ; Pei JIANG ; Wenwen CHEN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(1):20-23
Objective To evaluate the effects of combined model of contract signing,team cooperation and telehealth care on social support and quality of life for empty nest elders at home.Methods A total of 320 empty nest elders at home were randomly divided into experimental group and control group.The elders in experimental group received contract signing,team cooperation and telehealth care for 1 year; For control group,routine nursing model was implemented.The elders were examined with social support (SSRS) and quality of life (SF-36) before and after intervention.Results Mter intervention,the scores of SSRS for experiment and control groups in subjective support 21.4 ±4.2 and 18.4 ±3.7,objective support 7.0 ± 1.6 and 6.0 ± 2.3,social support availability 7.6 ± 2.2 and 6.1 ± 2.5 ; the scores of SF-36 between experiment and control groups in physical functioning 74.8 ± 14.9 and 66.3 ± 15.6,role-physical 72.3 ±15.8 and 65.9 ± 14.7,bodily pain 71.3 ± 19.8 and 62.4 ± 15.0,general health 54.2 ± 13.0 and 47.8 ±13.1,vitality 58.4 ± 17.4 and 50.2 ± 13.9,social functioning 58.0 ± 17.9 and 48.8 ± 21.3,roleemotional 74.0 ± 18.9 and 64.8 ± 18.0,mental health 59.5 ± 12.8 and 50.1 ± 11.3 ; the rate of standard management of hypertension between experiment and control groups were 97.0% and 86.1%,the control rate of hypertension between experiment and control groups 72.3% and 61.7%,the control rate of diabetes between experiment and control groups 85.4% and 64.7,there were significant inter-group differences in all the above indicators (P < 0.05).Conclusion The combined model of contract signing,team cooperation and telehealth care can significantly improve social support and quality of life for elders.
9.Recent Progress of Colorimetric Assays Based on Gold Nanoparticles for Biomolecules
Wenwen CHEN ; Yongming GUO ; Wenshu ZHENG ; Yunlei XIANYU ; Zhuo WANG ; Xingyu JIANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2014;(3):307-314
Biochemical analysis assays based on colorimetric methods using gold nanoparticles have many advantages including high sensitivity, good selectivity, naked-eyes readout and complex instruments free. These methods have good prospects in applications. The biomolecule assay is highly relative with human health. This review mainly focuses on colorimetric assays applying gold nanoparticles for biomolecules detection.
10.Expression characteristics of neutrophil and mononuclear-phagocyte related genes mRNA in the stable angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction stages of coronary artery disease
Chuanrong LI ; Lemin WANG ; Zhu GONG ; Jinfa JIANG ; Qianglin DUAN ; Wenwen YAN ; Xiaohui LIU
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 2015;(3):279-286
Objective To investigate expression differences of neutrophil and mononuclear phagocyte related gene mRNAs among acute myocar-dial infarction (AMI), stable angina (SA) and control groups, and then discuss their expression characteristics in the stable angina pectoris (SAP) and AMI stages of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Whole Human Genome Oligo Microarrays were applied to assess the differential expression characteristics of neutrophil and mononuclear phagocyte related mRNAs in patients with AMI (n=20), SA (n=20) and controls (n=20). Results (1) Almost all colony-stimulating factors (CSF) and their receptors related mRNAs was up-regulated in AMI and SA groups compared with the control group, and the expression of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor receptor (GM-CSFR) and granulocyte colony stimulating factor receptor (G-CSFR) mRNAs in the AMI group was significantly up-regulated com-pared with the other two groups (P<0.01). (2) The expression of mRNAs related to monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), CCR2 (MCP-1 receptor) and CXCR2 (IL-8 receptor) was significantly up-regulated (P<0.01) in AMI group compared with SA and control groups. IL-8 mRNA expression in the AMI group was clearly higher than the controls (P<0.05). (3) All mRNAs expression related to opsonic re-ceptors (IgG FcR and C3bR/C4bR) was significantly up-regulated in AMI group compared with SA and control group (P<0.01), and the SA group showed an upward trend compared with controls. (4) Most pattern recognition receptor (PRR)-related mRNAs expression was up-regulated in AMI group compared with SA and control groups. Most toll-like receptor (TLR) mRNAs expression was significantly up-regulated (P<0.01) than the SA and control groups;macrophage scavenger receptor (MSR) mRNA was significantly up-regulated in AMI group compared with the control group (P<0.01), and the SA group showed an upward trend compared with the controls. Conclusions The expression of most neutrophil and mononuclear-macrophage function related genes mRNAs was significantly up-regulated by stages during the progression of CAD, suggesting that the adhesive, chemotactic and phagocytic functions of neutrophil and mononuclear-ma-crophage were strengthened in the occurrence and development of coronary atherosclerosis and AMI. This also showed a stepped up-ward trend as the disease progressed.