1.Effect of Psychological Intervention on First Episode Schizophrenia in Quality of Life and Social Function
Chunying LANG ; Lili TANG ; Pingping FU ; Jinsong LIN ; Xiaomei LIU ; Xuena PENG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(12):1159-1161
Objective To explore the effect of psychological intervention on first episode schizophrenia in quality of life and social function.Methods 120 inpatients with first episode schizophrenia were randomly divided into the observed group (60 cases) in which patients were treated with risperidone plus psychological intervention and the control group (60 cases) in which patients were treated with risperidone only. All patients had been treated for 8 weeks and followed up for 6 months after discharge. The assessments included the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale(PANSS), WHO, QOL-100 and Social Disability Screening Schedule(SDSS) before the treatment and at the end of the follow-up.Results The scores of PANSS, SDSS and QOL-100 in both groups did not show significant difference before the treatment(P>0.05). At the end of follow-up, the total score, negative score and positive score of PANSS in the observed group were lower than that in the control group(P<0.01), while the total score of QOL-100, areas of mentality, dependence, social relation factor scores and the scores of SDSS in the observed group were higher than that in the control group(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion Psychological intervention can help to improve the symptom of first episode schizophrenia and enhance their quality of life and social function.
2.Relationship between Serum Visfatin Levels and Glycometabolism in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Xuena CUI ; Yuanhua YE ; Wei PENG
China Modern Doctor 2009;47(11):92-93
Objective To investigate the relationship between serum visfatin levels and glycometabolism in gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM). Methods 80 cases pregnant women were divided into two groups: GDM group and normal glucose tolerance group(control group). The levels of serum visfatin、fast insulin(FIN)、fast plasma glucose(FPG)、1h、2h、3h plasma glucose after glucose loading(1hPG、2hPG、3hPG )were measured. Insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR) was calculated. Results (1)The levels of visfatin、FPG、1hPG、2hPG、3hPG、HOMA-IR、FIN were significantly higher in GDM group than control group(P<0.01). (2)There was a positive correlation between visfatin and HOMA-IR and 2hPG(P<0.01). Multiple regression analysis showed that 2hPG was independent related factor. Conclusion Increased serum levels of visfatin represents a compensatory mechanism aimed at high glucose levels in women with GDM.[Key Words] Visfatin;Diabetes;Gestational;Insulin resistance