1.Application of ice-breaking action in the construction of nurse team
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(29):18-20
Objective To discuss the application of ice-breaking action in the construction of nurse team, strengthen the cohesion of nurse team, therefore, to improve nursing quality. Methods First, let all nurses working in the same ward area to participate an action, namely ice-breaking action or secret angel action, in which every nurse chose secretly one of other nurses by drawing cards, then she often cared for that nurse secretly, namely she became a secret angel for that nurse. In return, she was also chosen and cared by one of others secretly. That means every nurse would become a secret angel, and owned a secret angel in the same time. Second, to test the change of happiness index of every nurse, the change of team's cohesion, and the change of patients' contentment indexes, before and after the secret-angel action was taken. Results Happiness indexes of 37 participants improved distinctly, and so did the contentment indexes of their patients after the secret-angel action was taken. Conclusions The secret-angel action can strengthen the cohesion of nurse team, improve happiness indexes of nurses, contentment indexes of their patients, and improve nursing quality.
2.Antiaging effects of beta-carotene from dunaliella salina on fruit flies and rats
Zhuhai ZHANG ; Xuehong CHEN ; Luping ZHANG ; Guohu JIANG ; Chunbo WANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(11):-
Aim To investigate antiaging effects of beta-carotene(?-C) from dunaliella salina on fruit flies and rats and to probe possible mechanisms.Methods The whole study contains fruit flies experiment and rats experiment.In the fruit flies experiment,fruit flies were divided into nine groups according to different ingredient in the nutrient medium.We took life span,flight capability,the number of copulatory fruit flies aged 8 days,and head MDA content of fruit flies aged 40 days as indexes of aging.In rats experiment, 54 aged male rats were divided randomly into 6 groups and bred for 45 days with different diet.Plasma MDA,CAT and GSH-Px were detected.MDA,SOD and GSH-Px in heart,liver,pulmo,lien and brain were also detected.Results Compared with control group in fruit flies experiment,the shortest life span,maximum life span and mean life span were increased in each experimental group.Flight rate and flight frequency were increased,the number of copulatory fruit flies was also increased.The content of MDA was significantly decreased.In rats experiment,plasma MDA content was significantly decreased.The activity of GSH-Px was elevated.Similar results were obtained in different tissues.MDA content was significantly decreased in each tissue sample,while activities of SOD and GSH-Px were significantly inceased.Conclusion ?-C from dunaliella salina had antiaging effects on fruit flies and aged rats.The possible mechanism resided in its antioxidative effects owing to the elevated antioxidases.
3.Comparative Analysis of Attitudes Toward the Global Minimum Essential Requirements in Medical Education Between Chinese Doctors and Graduates
Jinliang HU ; Jiang DU ; Xiaolan ZHANG ; Xuehong WAN ; Xiaosong LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2002;0(01):-
Objectives:To learn about the attitudes toward the "Global Minimum Essential Requirements(GMER) in medical education" between Chinese doctors and graduates from the same medical university and to offer reference for spreading GMER in China.Methods: To investigate the subbjects using a questionnaire describing the related abilities of GMER.Description,rank test,multivariate analysis of variance and factor analysis are applied in data analysis.Results: In general,there are different attitudes toward GMER between doctors and graduates.13 of 23 items have statistical significance in scores between groups.The proportion of person considering every item as important or very important among doctors is higher than that among graduates.There is statistical significance between groups on the transformed score in 7 domains of GMER.The domain of topmost score is "clinical skills",and of the lowermost one is "community health & health system".Conclusions: Doctors and graduates both accept GMER.They both pay attention to occupational skills,but ignore the public health.Doctors think much of basic knowledge,while graduates are short of the cognition on "Information Management".
4.A correlation study of Tei index and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in patients with high altitude heart disease
Gaoyuan LI ; Zhengjian LIU ; Haijun CHEN ; Xuehong ZHANG ; Junjie JIANG ; Anzhong HU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2011;50(11):947-949
ObjectiveTo explore the diagnostic value of Tei index of right ventricle and serum level of NT-proBNP in patients with high-altitude heart disease (HAHD).MethodsRight ventricle Tei index and serum NT-proBN level were calculated and tested in 32 local healthy volunteers and 34 cases of HAHD patients hospitalized in our hospital in Golmud city (2808 meters above sea level) from 2008 to 2010,and a correlation study was conducted thereafter.ResultsThe pulmonary arterial systolic pressure and right ventricle Tei index,elevated significantly in HAHD patients compared with the control group [(86.61 vs 9.72)mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa) and(0.90 vs 0.33)respectively,P<0.05].Patients diagnosed as mild pulmonary hypertension without alteration in cardiac structure showed higher pulmonary arterial systolic pressure and the Tei index compared with the control group [( 57.1 vs 9.72 )mm Hg and (0.78 vs 0.33 ) respectively,P < 0.05 ].In addition,the level of serum NT-proBNP was significantly higher in HAHD group than that of control group [( 1246.8 ± 512.6) ng/L and (98.6 ± 21.7 ) ng/L respectively,P < O.05 ].ConclusionRight ventricle Tei index and serum NT-proBNP level are sensitive indicators for right ventricular function and thus of favorable clinical significance for the diagnosis of HAHD.
5.In vitro antibacterial test of Chinese medicine compound preparation for common pathogenic bacteria in upper respiratory tract infection
Mingkun MA ; Weili YAN ; Baolin WEI ; Zhiyun JIANG ; Tong LI ; Xuehong WEN
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(1):38-41
Objective To observe the antimicrobial effect of a kind of Chinese medicine Qingre compound preparation on the common pathogenic bacteria of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). Methods A total of 163 common pathogen?ic bacteria of URTI was selected in this study, including 74 non extended-spectrum β- lactamases (ESBLs)-producing Gram-negative bacteria (33 Escherichia coli, 24 Klebsiella pneumonia and 17 Pseudomonas aeruginosa), 10 ESBLs-produc?ing Gram-negative bacteria (6 Escherichia coli and 4 Klebsiella pneumoniae) and 79 Gram-positive bacteria [11 methicil?lin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 46 methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and 22 Streptococcus pneu?moniae]. Agar dilution method was adopted to perform the quantitative drug sensibility test. Agar plates that contained differ?ent concentrations of Qingre compound preparation were prepared. The bacterial suspension was planted on the plates. Then we observed the plates after incubation, and recorded the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Results The antimicro?bial rates of Qingre compound preparation were 88, 176 and 22 g/L for MIC90 of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antimicrobial effects of Qingre compound preparation were coincident on the MIC 90 of ES?BLs-producing strains and non ESBLs-producing strains. The accumulated antibacterial rates of different concentrations of medicine to Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the highest. The MIC90 values of Qingre compound preparation were 11, 11 and 22 g/L for MSSA, MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae. The MIC90 of MRSA was coincident with MSSA, but MIC50 of MRSA was slightly higher than that of MSSA. The accumulated antibacterial rates of different concentrations of medi cine to MSSA and MRSA were all higher than those of Streptococcus pneumonia. The accumulated antibacterial rate of MSSA was similar with that of MRSA. Conclusion The Chinese medicine Qingre compound preparation could restrain common patho?genic bacteria of URTI except Klebsiella pneumoniae. The antibacterial effect of Qingre compound preparation is significant?ly better in Ggram-positive bacteria than that of Gram-negative bacteria.
6.The application of individual earmuffs in microtia reconstruction using tissue expander
Xuehong LIU ; Haiyue JIANG ; Qinghua YANG ; Bo PAN ; Hongxing ZHUANG ; Caixia HAN ; Chunhua WANG ; Chunhua ZHANG ; Guihong LI ; Yanchun LIU ; Mei TONG ; Guihua QI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(35):8-10
Objective To explore the protective affect of individual earmuffs in microtia reconstruction using tissue expander.Methods 95 patients performed the implantation of tissue expander had been grouped into the experimental group(49 cases)and the control group(46 cases).Patients in the experimental group wore individual earmuffs,whereas patients in the control group wore traditional earmuffs.The survey including the information of patients' experience in wearing the earmuffs was carried out on the day when patients were given auricular reconstruction.Data collected from the two groups were analyzed to evaluate the aspects of permeability and safety.Results Patients in the experimental group complained less discomfort in sultry in permeability and tinnitus than patients in the control group.From the perspective of safety,there was no complaints of mosquitoes climbing into the earmuffs from the two groups.Because of the good adhesiveness of the individual earmuffs to the skin,the incidence of redness of skin in the experimen tal group was significantly lower than that in the control group.Conclusions Individual earmuff is a safe and comfortable nursing appliance which is practical for clinical application because of its good permeability,adhesiveness and less incidence of redness of skin.
7.The effects of mechanical vibration on the expression of estrogen and brain-derived neurotrophic factor after ovariectomy
Yijing GONG ; Mingyue LIU ; Bin LIU ; Ting JIANG ; Hengyi SHANGGUAN ; Xuehong WANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2022;44(12):1064-1068
Objective:To explore any effect of mechanical vibration on the expression of estrogen and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in ovariectomized rats with an osteoporotic fracture.Methods:Thirty 3-month-old female Wistar rats were divided randomly into a control group, an ovariectomy group and a vibration group, each of 10. Fractures were induced in the rats of all three groups. Twenty minutes of whole-body vertical vibration was applied to the vibration group at a frequency of 35Hz, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. After 2 and 6 weeks the fracture healing of each group was evaluated using X-rays, the levels of hippocampal estrogen were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and fracture-end BDNF was quantified by immunoblotting.Results:After 2 and 6 weeks of vibration the average fracture healing in the vibration group was significantly greater than in the other 2 groups. The average estrogen content in the hippocampus of the vibration group was significantly higher than in the other 2 groups after both 2 and 6 weeks, while the average BDNF content in their fracture ends was significantly lower. The BDNF expression at the fracture end was significantly correlated with the fracture healing.Conclusion:Mechanical vibration can promote the expression of estrogen and BDNF in the hippocampus and accelerate fracture healing in osteoporotic rats.
8.Application progress of oxygen-enriched negative pressure closure wound therapy in chronic wounds
Juan XU ; Qixia JIANG ; Xuehong WANG ; Suling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(8):1178-1180
The effects of negative pressure closure wound therapy for chronic wounds has been confirmed and it has become a popular new method of treating wound. However, it also brings new problems, for example, the hypoxic or anaerobic environments have created a favorable condition for anaerobic bacteria growth, so a new viewpoint of oxygen-enriched negative pressure closure wound therapy has been put forward in recent years. The application progress of oxygen-enriched negative pressure closure wound therapy in chronic wounds has been summarized as follows, so as to provide useful reference for clinical application.
9.Effect of caregiver reaction on coping styles in cerebral infarction patients with the treatment of rehabilitation
Hongbin JIN ; Xuedan CHEN ; Xuehong JIANG ; Jingjing LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;(24):2888-2891,2892
Objective To explore the effect of caregiver reaction on coping styles in cerebral infarction patients with the treatment of rehabilitation. Methods A total of 352 patients with cerebral infarction and their caregiver were valued by the Chinese version caregiver reaction assessment scale and Chinese version medical coping questionnaire. Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to explore the effect of caregiver reaction on coping styles in patients with cerebral infarction. Results The scores of health problems, time arrangements disturbed, economic problems and lack of family support and self-esteem were respectively (2. 80 ± 0. 61), (3. 51 ± 0. 82), (3. 19 ± 0. 63), (2. 61 ± 0. 51) and (4. 08 ± 0. 90). For the coping styles, the scores of confrontation, surrender and avoidance were respectively (17. 85 ± 1. 64), (9. 61 ± 1. 34) and (17. 10 ± 1. 74). Pearson correlation analysis showed that the score of confrontation was significantly negatively correlated with health problems, time arrangements disturbed, economic problems and lack of family support (P<0. 05), but significantly positive correlated with self-esteem (P <0. 05); and the scores of surrender and avoidance were significantly positive correlated with health problems, time arrangements disturbed, economic problems and lack of family support (P <0. 05), but it negatively correlated with self-esteem (P<0. 05). There were significant difference of the score of confrontation, surrender, avoidance in the patients with different sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income, payment method, course of disease, NIHSS, frequency of attack and the the main caregivers with different sex, age and relationships with patients (P<0. 05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that family income, course of disease, NIHSS and caregiver reaction were the influence factors of coping styles in patients with cerebral infarction (P<0. 05). Conclusions The caregiver reaction is an important influence factor of coping styles in patients with cerebral infarction.
10.LONP1 ameliorates liver injury and improves gluconeogenesis dysfunction in acute-on-chronic liver failure
Muchen WU ; Jing WU ; Kai LIU ; Minjie JIANG ; Fang XIE ; Xuehong YIN ; Jushan WU ; Qinghua MENG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):190-199
Background::Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a severe liver disease with complex pathogenesis. Clinical hypoglycemia is common in patients with ACLF and often predicts a worse prognosis. Accumulating evidence suggests that glucose metabolic disturbance, especially gluconeogenesis dysfunction, plays a critical role in the disease progression of ACLF. Lon protease-1 (LONP1) is a novel mediator of energy and glucose metabolism. However, whether gluconeogenesis is a potential mechanism through which LONP1 modulates ACLF remains unknown.Methods::In this study, we collected liver tissues from ACLF patients, established an ACLF mouse model with carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4), lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and D-galactose (D-gal), and constructed an in vitro hypoxia and hyperammonemia-triggered hepatocyte injury model. LONP1 overexpression and knockdown adenovirus were used to assess the protective effect of LONP1 on liver injury and gluconeogenesis regulation. Liver histopathology, biochemical index, mitochondrial morphology, cell viability and apoptosis, and the expression and activity of key gluconeogenic enzymes were detected to explore the underlying protective mechanisms of LONP1 in ACLF. Results::We found that LONP1 and the expressions of gluconeogenic enzymes were downregulated in clinical ACLF liver tissues. Furthermore, LONP1 overexpression remarkably attenuated liver injury, which was characterized by improved liver histopathological lesions and decreased serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in ACLF mice. Moreover, mitochondrial morphology was improved upon overexpression of LONP1. Meanwhile, the expression and activity of the key gluconeogenic enzymes were restored by LONP1 overexpression. Similarly, the hepatoprotective effect was also observed in the hepatocyte injury model, as evidenced by improved cell viability, reduced cell apoptosis, and improved gluconeogenesis level and activity, while LONP1 knockdown worsened liver injury and gluconeogenesis disorders.Conclusion::We demonstrated that gluconeogenesis dysfunction exists in ACLF, and LONP1 could ameliorate liver injury and improve gluconeogenic dysfunction, which would provide a promising therapeutic target for patients with ACLF.