1.Latent profile analysis of nursing undergraduates'career willingness to care for terminally ill elderly patients and its influencing factors
Wenfeng LUO ; Zhiqing HE ; Tongtong DING ; Yanjin HUANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(6):591-596
Objective:To explore the typology and influencing factors of nursing undergraduates'career willingness to care for terminally ill elderly patients.Methods:Using a convenience sampling method,a survey was conducted among 488 nursing undergraduates from three universities in Hunan Province between May and June 2024.Latent profile analysis(LPA)was employed to classify career willingness to care for terminally ill elderly patients,and logistic regression analysis was used to analyze factors influencing the career willingness.Results:Heterogeneity was observed in nursing undergraduates'career willingness,which was categorized into three groups:low positive attitude-low care awareness group(24.8%),high positive attitude-low care awareness group(56.7%),and high positive attitude-high care awareness group(18.5%).Logistic regression analysis revealed that gender,cohabitation with terminally ill elderly patients,only-child status,experience in caring for terminally ill patients,geriatric nursing training,and hospice care education were statistically significant factors influencing career willingness(P<0.05).Conclusions:Nursing undergraduates'career willingness to care for terminally ill elderly patients exhibits distinct categorical characteristics.Individualized educational strategies should be developed to enhance their professional identity and career intention in this field.
2.Effects and mechanisms of electroacupuncture combined with running track exercise on oxidative stress injury in cerebral ischaemic rats
Yingzi ZHAO ; Yan LU ; Xiuzhen WANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(6):603-607,613
Objective:To investigate the effects of scalp acupuncture of Baihui and Qubin acupoints combined with running track exercise on the neurological function of rats with middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)cerebral ischemia and its regulatory effect on the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway by focusing on oxidative stress injury.Methods:A total of 40 male SD rats of SPF grade were selected and the cerebral ischemia model was established by ligation method.Among them,30 rats with successful modeling were randomly divided into the model group,the scalp-acupuncture group,and the combined group,with 10 rats in each group.Another 10 SPF male SD rats were used as the sham operation group.In the scalp-acupuncture group,electroacupuncture was applied to Baihui and Qubin acupoints.In the combined group,both electroacupuncture and running track exercise were applied.The treatment was carried out 6 times/week for a total of 4 weeks.The neurobehavioural function of rats was evaluated by Bederson Neurological Function Assessment.Pathological changes of rat brain tissue were observed by HE staining.SOD,serum MDA and GSH-px levels were detected by kit.The protein expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 in the rat brain tissue were detected by Western blot.Results:Compared with the sham-operated group,Bederson's neurological function score in the model group was significantly higher(P<0.05),the pathological damage of HE-stained brain tissue was obvious,the level of MDA significantly increased(P<0.05),the levels of SOD and GSH-px decreased(P<0.05),and the protein expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly reduced(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,Bederson neurological function scores were reduced in each treatment group(P<0.05),the brain histopathological damage was alleviated,the level of MDA was reduced(P<0.05),the levels of SOD and GSH-px was elevated(P<0.05),and the protein expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly increased(P<0.05).The Bederson neurological function score and MDA level in the combined group were lower than those in the scalp-acupuncture group(P<0.05),and the levels of SOD and GSH-px and the expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 proteins were significantly higher than those in the scalp-acupuncture group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Scalp acupuncture can improve the neurobehavioural dysfunction and pathological damage caused by cerebral ischemia,increase the antioxidant capacity,and the specific mechanism may be related to the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.And scalp acupuncture combined with running track exercise has a synergistic effect and is more advantageous for treatment.
3.Synthesis of Lu2 O3:Eu3+micro-/nanocrystals with diverse morphologies and their effects on luminescence properties
Yanming XU ; Yuanhao LI ; Rui ZHANG ; Senwen YUAN
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(6):636-641
Objective:To elucidate the effects of different morphologies and sizes of micro/nanomaterial on luminescence properties.Methods:Lu2O3:Eu3+micro-/nanocrystals with different morphologies were synthesized hydrothermally,and the effects of precursor concentration,reaction time,pH,and alkali source on morphology and photoluminescence were investigated.Products were calcined and then characterized for morphology and photoluminescence.Spectra were collected with 250 nm excitation,focusing on the O2-→Eu3+charge-transfer band(CTB)and Eu3+f-f transitions.Results:The use of NaOH,aqueous ammonia,or triethylamine yielded monodisperse square nanosheets after calcination,while the use of urea produced monodisperse and uniform nanospheres.Fluorescence measurements showed a strong CTB near 250 nm.Under 250 nm excitation,the emission comprised multiple peaks,with the the strongest being the 5D?→7F2 hypersensitive transition at 614 nm.Conclusions:In the hydrothermal system,alkali source and reaction parameters provide significant control over the morphology and size of Lu2O3:Eu3+micro-/nanocrystals.The morphology-dependent emission is dominated by red light at 614 nm(5D?→7F).
4.Evaluation on the effectiveness of AI-empowered ideological and political cases in the teaching of medical curricula
Rongmei LI ; Xinzhu SHI ; Shu LI ; Xiucong PEI
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(6):659-662,672
Objective:To provide a theoretical foundation for improving the evaluation of ideological and political education within medical curricula by comparing and analyzing the teaching effectiveness of AI-empowered ideological and political case teaching with conventional case teaching.Methods:Utilizing a cluster sampling method,two administrative classes who received the course of Preventive Medicine were selected,and randomly divided into the AI-empowered ideological and political case group(case 1 group)and the common case group(case 2 group).During the medical course instruction,each group received teaching sessions incorporating their respective case study content.A questionnaire survey was subsequently administered to compare the students'levels of acceptance and perception towards the ideological and political case teaching.Results:The students'recognition rates for"whether the ideological education cases could achieve the teaching objectives","the close combination of ideological education cases and preventive medicine professional knowledge"and"case teaching deepened students'understanding of doctors'social services"in Case 1 group were all higher than those in Case 2 group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the recognition rate for"the case content has practical guiding significance(such as response to public health events)","the case enhanced my sense of mission in the field of public health",and"the lecture process of the case impressed me"between the two groups(P>0.05).Conversely,the recognition rate of the Case 2 group for"the integration of ideological education cases had more warmth"was higher than that of the Case 1 group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Correctly evaluating and utilizing AI-empowered ideological and political case teaching in medical course education can more efficiently achieve the goals of ideological and political education.
5.Correlation of DCE-MRI parameters and serum PCSK9 level with pathological characteristics and chemotherapy sensitivity of breast cancer patients
Weiqi ZHANG ; Ting ZHANG ; Shuai LI
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(6):619-625
Objective:To explore the correlation of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging(DCE-MRI)parameters and serum level of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9(PCSK9)with pathological characteristics and chemotherapy sensitivity of breast cancer patients.Methods:The clinical data of 102 breast cancer patients admitted to our hospital from Feb 2022 to May 2024 were respectively analyzed.Based on the principle of 1∶1 selection,102 patients with benign breast tumors during the same period were selected as the control group.The DCE-MRI parameters[transport constant(Ktrans),rate constant(Kep),volume ratio of the external space(Ve),and apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)]and serum PCSK9 level were compared between the two groups and patients with different pathological characteristics,and the correlation was analyzed.The value of DCE-MRI parameters(Ktrans,Kep,Ve,ADC)combined with serum PCSK9 level in assessing the sensitivity of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients was analyzed.Results:The Ktrans,Kep,Ve,ADC values,and serum PCSK9 level in breast cancer group were higher than those in the benign breast tumor group(P<0.01).Breast cancer patients with low-to-moderate differentiation,pathological stage Ⅲ,and lymph node metastasis had higher Ktrans,Kep,Ve,ADC values,and serum PCSK9 level compared to those with high differentiation,pathological stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ,and no lymph node metastasis(P<0.05).The degree of differentiation,pathological stage,and lymph node metastasis were positively correlated with Ktrans,Kep,Ve,ADC values,and serum PCSK9 level(P<0.01).The Ktrans,Kep,Ve,ADC values,and serum PCSK9 level in breast cancer patients with chemotherapy resistance were higher than those in patients with chemotherapy sensitivity(P<0.01).Patients with chemotherapy resistance had a higher proportion of low-to-moderate differentiation,pathological stage Ⅲ,and lymph node metastasis than patients with chemotherapy sensitivity(P<0.05).After adjusting the degree of differentiation,pathological stage and lymph node metastasis,Ktrans,Kep,Ve,ADC values and serum PCSK9 level were still the influencing factors of chemotherapy sensitivity in breast cancer patients(P<0.05).Conclusion:DCE-MRI parameters and serum PCSK9 level are correlated with the clinical pathological characteristics of breast cancer patients,and the combination of these indicators can provide certain reference value for clinical evaluation of chemotherapy sensitivity in breast cancer patients.
6.A study on the guidance of online public opinion by the teaching of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities under the background of melted media
Jingyi WU ; Ye LI ; Xiaoshu ZHAO ; Yuming QIAO
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(1):108-112
Objective:To explore how the teaching of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities can effectively guide online public opinion under the background of melted media,so as to cope with the challenges posed by diversified information transmission channels and complex and changeable online public opinion,thereby promoting the formation of correct values and ideological cognition among students.Methods:A total of 1 353 students who volunteered to participate in this survey in a university that offers courses related to online public opinion guidance were selected as the survey subjects.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze how universities should teach students to deal with online hot topics through relevant ideological and political courses.Results:Results of multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the teaching of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities under the background of melted media significantly enhanced students'awareness of online public opinion,and the courses played a positive role in the guidance.The improvement of media literacy facilitated the formation of students'correct values and ideological cognition,effectively responding to the challenges of diversified information dissemination.Variables including the infringement of personal privacy by online public opinion,the enhancement of civic consciousness,the impact on learning,and the distortion of reality understanding all had an impact on students'perception of the teaching effect of ideological and political courses.Conclusions:The teaching of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities plays a significant role in guiding online public opinion under the background of melted media.By enhancing students'media literacy,discernment,and emotional management ability,it effectively promotes the formation of students'correct values and ideological ideological,and provides strong support for the healthy growth of students in the complex network environment.The important role of ideological and political teaching in cultivating students'comprehensive abilities and guiding them to correctly deal with online public opinion is emphasized.
7.A survey on the demand for integrated medical and elderly care service model among rural elderly in Shenyang
Jiaxin FAN ; Wei WU ; Xiangxiang LI ; Yifan DONG ; Tianqi LI ; Haoyu YANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(2):118-122,167
Objective:To investigate the demand of rural elderly in Shenyang for integrated medical and elderly care service model,providing references for the improvement and development of rural integrated medical and elderly care services in Shenyang.Methods:Elderly individuals from selected rural areas in Shenyang were randomly sampled as study subjects.A questionnaire survey was conducted to analyze their basic demographics,satisfaction with current elderly care services,and demand levels for integrated medical and elderly care programs.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing the demand for integrated medical and elderly care services among rural elderly.Results:The satisfaction scores of the rural elderly for medical care,cultural and recreational activities,spiritual comfort,and daily living assistance were 3.86±1.37,3.67±1.36,3.49±1.45,and 3.15±1.58,respectively.Multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender,monthly family income,occupation,insurance situation,living situation,and self-care ability were factors influencing the demand for integrated medical and elderly care services(P<0.05).Conclusion:The demand for integrated medical and elderly care service model among rural elderly is affected by multiple factors.
8.Prevalence and risk factors of depression in non-bedridden elderly in integrated medical and elderly care institutions
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(2):123-128,173
Objective:To investigate the prevalence of depression in non-bedridden elderly in integrated medical and elderly care institutions and analyze its risk factors.Methods:Using convenience sampling,196 non-bedridden elderly individuals from integrated medical and elderly care institutions in Chizhou from Jan 2023 to Jan 2024 were selected as subjects.The Geriatric Depression Scale-15(GDS-15)was used to assess the depression levels of the elderly.A general information questionnaire,the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI),and the SF-12 Health Survey were used to collect factors related to depression in non-bedridden elderly.Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for depression in non-bedridden elderly in integrated medical and elderly care institutions.Results:Among the 196 non-bedridden elderly individuals,68 exhibited depression,with a detection rate of 34.69%.Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that lower education level(OR=2.644,95%CI:1.259-5.551),lack of physical exercise(OR=2.976,95%CI:1.456-6.081),cognitive training(OR=2.981,95%CI:1.446-6.145),and social activities(OR=3.822,95%CI:1.805-8.093),poorer health status(OR=3.450,95%CI:1.578-7.543),and lower quality of life(OR=3.979,95%CI:1.890-8.375)were independent risk factors for depression(P<0.05).Conclusions:The detection rate of depression among non-bedridden elderly in integrated medical and elderly care institutions is relatively high.Targeted interventions,such as strengthening mental health management,promoting cultural education,physical exercise,and social participation,and improving quality of life,should be implemented to prevent depression.
9.Investigation on influencing factors of depression,anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms among college freshmen
Ruiyao MA ; Xinyang YU ; Yue WANG ; Jiatong CUI ; Zijing SHAO ; Yinliang ZHAO ; Teng XU ; Zehui YAN ; Lingling ZHAI
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(2):129-134
Objective:To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of depression,anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms among college freshmen,providing a theoretical basis for promoting their mental health.Methods:From Jan to Feb 2022,an online questionnaire survey was conducted,involving 483 online questionnaires from college freshmen(184 males,299 females).The depression-anxiety-stress self-rating scale,smartphone dependence self-rating scale for adolescents,and Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)were used for online surveys.The influencing factors of depression,anxiety,and their comorbidity among college freshmen were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression analysis.Results:The detection rates of smartphone dependence,sleep disorders,depression,anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms among college freshmen were 26.1%,12.8%,26.3%,32.1%,and 23.6%,respectively.The detection rates of depression,anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms in male students were significantly higher than those in female students(P<0.05).Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that self-perceived poor mental health,smartphone dependence and sleep disorders were risk factors for depression,anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms.Low satisfaction with college life was a risk factor for depression.Medical specialty was a risk factor for anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms(P<0.05).Conclusions:Male college freshmen show higher rates of depression,anxiety,and their comorbidity.Low satisfaction with college life,self-perceived poor mental health,high academic pressure,smartphone dependence,medical specialty,and sleep disorders may be risk factors for depression,anxiety and comorbid depression-anxiety symptoms among college freshmen.
10.Mechanisms of cycloastragenol in ameliorating azithromycin-induced drug-induced liver injury
Cuifeng ZHANG ; Haiyi QIAN ; Yichen HE ; Jiayin WANG ; Xinyi XIE ; Qixiang XU ; Wenjun GUO
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2025;27(2):141-148
Objective:To investigate the targets and mechanisms of cycloastragenol in ameliorating azithromycin-induced drug-induced liver injury(DILI)based on network pharmacology and in vitro experiment validation.Methods:Potential targets of cycloastragenol and DILI were predicted using databases.The common and key targets were screened and subjected to GO and KEGG enrichment analyses,as well as molecular docking validation.Primary hepatocytes from C57BL/6 mice were isolated.The optimal concentration and time for azithromycin-induced DILI in mouse primary hepatocytes were determined using CCK8 and ROS assays.The expression of genes and proteins such as NF-κB p65,p-NF-κB p65,AMPKα,and p-AMPKα was assessed using RT-qPCR and Western blot to evaluate the intervention effect of cycloastragenol(10-50 μmol/L).Results:Network pharmacology analysis identified 10 key genes related to cycloastragenol's improvement of DILI,including heat shock protein 90AA1(HSP90AA1),matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2),etc.GO enrichment analysis suggested that cycloastragenol primarily regulates biological processes such as membrane potential and chemical synaptic transmission,and affects cellular components such as neuronal cell bodies and distal axons,and related kinase activities.KEGG enrichment analysis showed that it mainly exerts intervention effects through neuro-signaling pathways and IL-17 signaling pathways.Molecular docking demonstrated strong binding of cycloastragenol to HSP90AA1,MMP2,NF-κB p65,AMPKα,nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2),heme oxygenase 1(HO-1),and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1),with a binding energy≤-5.0 kcal/mol for Nrf2.In vitro experiments showed that azithromycin(50 μmol/L,12 h)significantly reduced hepatocyte viability and increased ROS levels(P<0.01).Different concentrations of cycloastragenol significantly improved the activity of mouse primary hepatocytes,reduced the generation of intracellular ROS,downregulated the phosphorylation level of NF-κB p65,and upregulated the mRNA and protein levels of AMPKα,Nrf2,HO-1,NQO1(P<0.05).Conclusions:Cycloastragenol may alleviate azithromycin-induced hepatocyte oxidative stress and inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB phosphorylation and activating the AMPK/Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway,with its mechanism likely closely linked to targeting Nrf2.However,the complex mechanisms of DILI may involve additional unverified pathways.Therefore,further studies are necessary to validate the efficacy and safety of cycloastragenol in animal models.

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