1.Research in validity and reliability of the Community Home Mutual Pension Demand Scale
Yinhua SU ; Fanshun ZHANG ; Hongti JIA ; Li LIAO ; Pingping HE ; Siqian ZENG ; Gongxiang DUAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(24):1845-1848
Objective To develop Community Home Mutual Pension Demand Scale and test its validity and reliability.Methods Firstly,the theoretical dimension of Community Home Mutual Pension Demand Scale was constructed by means of literature analysis and resident interview.Secondly,the scale with five dimensions containing 29 items was formed after small range of questionnaire survey.Finally,the data from 384 elderly people in 4 communities of Hengyang city were analyzed by using SPSS17.0 and AMOS17.0 to test its validity and reliability.Results The model consisted of 4 dimensions and 21 items,which explained 69.911% of the total variance.x2/df=2.097,Tac ker Lewis index (TLI)=0.959,non normed fit index (NNFI)=0.959,relative fit index (RFI)=0.924,goodness-of-fit index(GFI)=0.921,comparative fit index (CFI)=0.966,normed fit index (NFI)=0.938,incremental fit index (IFI)=0.967,root-mean square error of approximation(RMSEA)=0.054;Cronbach α of the total scale was 0.932,Cronbach α of each dimension was 0.801-0.954.The correlation coefficient between dimensions was 0.241-0.592,P<0.01.Conclusions The scale has good reliability and validity in the measurement of the mutual pension demand of elderly.
2.Effects of relative bedrest condition Morita therapy on personality characteristics and efficacy of patients with recurrent depressive disorder
Sujuan ZHANG ; Wenyou MA ; Shun ZHANG ; Ying TANG ; Siqian LIU ; Haiyan LIU ; Zhenjian YU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2020;29(7):613-619
Objective:To investigate the effect of Relative Bedrest Condition Morita Therapy(RBCMT) on the improvement of depression and anxiety symptoms and personality in patients with recurrent depression disorder.Methods:Seventy patients with recurrent depressive disorder hospitalized in Kailuan Mental Health Center were randomly divided into study group and control group( n=35 in each group) from June to October, 2019.The study group was given RBCMT on the basis of conventional treatment and nursing.The Eysenck personality questionnaire (EPQ), Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) and Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) were used to assess the clinical symptoms and personality characteristics of the patients and to analyze and compare them. Results:(1) EPQ score in each dimension: There were significant differences within group among different time in introverted and extroverted dimension (study group: baseline: 46.14±10.99, the fifth weekend: 50.43±8.86, the eighth weekend: 53.86±7.08, F=6.291, P=0.003.Control group: baseline: 45.29±8.99, the fifth weekend: 48.29±8.31, the eighth weekend: 50.29±7.57, F=3.211, P=0.044) and neuroticism dimension score (study group: baseline: 60.14±5.49, the fifth weekend: 53.29±4.53, the eighth weekend: 50.57±4.33, F=36.809, P<0.001.Control group: baseline: 60.29±6.18, the fifth weekend: 55.86±6.00, the eighth weekend: 53.14±5.30, F=13.353, P<0.001) among different time points in the group.Neuroticism scores between the two groups at the same time were statistically significant(the fifth weekend: F=4.095, P=0.047, the eighth weekend: F=4.940, P=0.030). After 8 weeks of inclusion, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the score of introverted and extroverted dimension ( F=4.157, P=0.045). There was no significant difference in the score of spiritual quality dimension at different time within the group or at the same time point between the groups.(2)HAMD score: There were statistically significant differences within group among different time(study group: baseline: 32.00±4.04, the fifth weekend: 15.23±5.01, the eighth weekend: 9.31±3.15, F=282.376, P<0.001.Control group: baseline: 31.91±4.59, the fifth weekend: 17.86±5.11, the eighth weekend: 11.17±3.64, F=195.019, P<0.001), and the differences between the two groups at the same time were statistically significant (the fifth weekend: F=4.724, P=0.033, the eighth weekend: F=5.205, P=0.026). (3)HAMA score: There were statistically significant differences within group among different time(study group: baseline: 18.69±8.87, the fifth weekend: 10.34±5.34, the eighth weekend: 7.97±2.98, F=28.679, P<0.001.Control group: baseline: 18.60±8.02, the fifth weekend: 13.31±6.35, the eighth weekend: 10.37±4.86, F=14.241, P<0.001). The difference between the two groups at the same time point was statistically significant (the fifth weekend: F=4.161, P=0.045, the eighth weekend: F=8.315, P=005). (4)Multiple linear regression results indicated that RBCMT ( β=-0.312, t=-2.360, P=0.022) and introverted and extroverted dimension personality ( β=-0.334, t=-2.355, P=0.022) were the influencing factors of HAMA. Conclusion:Compared with the conventional treatment, the Relative Bedrest Condition Morita Therapy can reduce the anxiety symptoms and improve the depressive symptoms by enhancing the extraversion personality characteristics of the patients.
3.Urinary retinol binding protein and β 2-microglobulin were associated with urinary albumin to creatinine ratio and renal function in hospitalized diabetic patients
Simin LI ; Yan'ai WANG ; Wei LIU ; Zhiyong WU ; Ling CHEN ; Xiaoling CAI ; Rui ZHANG ; Wenjia YANG ; Yan LIU ; Yumin MA ; Siqian GONG ; Simin ZHANG ; Qian REN ; Xueyao HAN ; Linong JI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2021;60(5):438-445
Objective:To explore the associations of urinary retinol binding protein (RBP) and β 2-microglobulin (β 2-MG) with urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) and renal function in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods:A total of 1 030 Chinese patients with T2DM were included in this study. The subjects were divided into the UACR normal group (<30 mg/g), microalbuminuria group (30-300 mg/g) and macroalbuminuria group (>300 mg/g). Patients with normal UACR were further divided into two groups according to the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR): the eGFR low group (<90 ml·min -1·1.73m -2) and the normal eGFR group (≥90 ml·min -1·1.73m -2). Urine RBP and β 2-MG levels among the groups were compared. Multiple linear regression analyses were applied to evaluate risk factors of urine RBP and β 2-MG. Results:In all patients ( n=1 030), urine RBP and β 2-MG increased gradually with the increase of UACR across the three groups, the proportions of abnormal urine RBP (>0.7 mg/L) and β 2-MG (>370 μg/L) in these groups were 3.8%, 8.5%, 39.0% ( P<0.001), and 12.9%, 26.7%, 46.8% ( P<0.001), respectively. In the UACR normal group ( n=788), 12.2% of the patients were with eGFR<90 ml·min -1·1.73m -2. The proportion of abnormal β 2-MG (>370 μg/L) was higher in the eGFR low group than that in the eGFR normal group (29.2% vs. 10.7%, P<0.001). Multivariate linear stepwise regression analyses were performed using natural logarithm of urine RBP or β 2-MG as dependent variable, and showed that urine RBP was independently associated with UACR ( β=0.0005, P<0.001), serum creatinine ( β=0.006, P<0.001) and glycosylated hemoglobin A1c ( β=0.050, P=0.001), and β 2-MG was independently correlated with UACR ( β=0.000 4, P<0.001), serum creatinine ( β=0.011, P<0.001), systolic blood pressure ( β=0.005, P=0.031) and fasting blood-glucose ( β=0.027, P=0.046). Conclusions:Urine RBP and β 2-MG are positively associated with high UACR and impaired renal function in T2DM patients, and these changes could occur before UACR and eGFR turned out to be abnormal. It is recommended that urine RBP and β 2-MG be detected as early as possible to identify diabetic kidney disease in patients with normal UACR and eGFR.
4.The Contemporary Value, Constraining Factors and Breakthrough Approach of Constructing the External Discourse System of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Siqian ZHANG ; Feng HU ; Huaxu ZHU ; Zongming ZHANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(14):1417-1422
Strengthening the construction of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) discourse system for international audiences is necessary for enhancing cultural soft power, accelerating the construction of trade power, integrating into the global healthcare system, and realizing international scientific and technological dialogues.TCM not only garners widespread attention from the international community but also faces numerous challenges. The external discourse of TCM has fallen into difficulties, including blocked channels of expression, lack of a discourse subject, contextual segregation of discourse, and a narrative information flow deficit. Based on this, realistic approaches to breaking through dilemmas are proposed from four dimensions, that is, strengthening the construction of international standards for TCM to increase its recognition overseas, improving the development of international talent teams to enhance the visibility of TCM abroad, expanding the construction of the TCM service trade system to deepen its contribution overseas, and enhancing the efficacy of international communication of TCM to strengthen its reputation abroad.
5.Correlation between anhedonia level and cognitive function in patients with first-episode psychosis
Yingmei CHEN ; Minmin CHEN ; Yinglian CAI ; Yanling ZHOU ; Qiuxia WU ; Siqian ZHONG ; Bin ZHANG ; Liping CAO
Sichuan Mental Health 2021;34(3):226-230
ObjectiveTo explore the anhedonia level and its relationship with cognitive function in patients with first-episode psychosis, and to analyze the influencing factors of cognitive function. MethodsA total of 143 first-episode psychiatric patients who met the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) in the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from December 2016 to March 2019 were selected. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) was used to evaluate the patient’s psychiatric symptoms, in which N2 (emotional withdrawal) and N4 (passive/apathetic social withdrawal) were used to assess the anhedonia level, and patients whose (N2+N4) scores beyond 4 were classified into anhedonia group, and those with (N2+N4) scores less than or equal to 4 were classified into non-anhedonia group. Hamilton Depression Scale-24 item (HAMD-24) was used to measure the depressive symptoms, and the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) was used to detect cognitive function. Then the clinical symptoms and cognitive function of two groups were compared, and the influencing factors of cognitive function were screened by multiple linear regression analysis. ResultsThe negative symptom score, general pathological symptom score and total score of PANSS in anhedonia group were significantly higher than those of non-anhedonia group, with statistical difference (P<0.05). The score of working memory in adolescent subgroup, the scores of information processing speed, attention/alertness and vocabulary learning in adult subgroup of anhedonia group were lower than those of non-anhedonia group, with statistical difference (P<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the anhedonia score and the duration of untreated psychosis were the influencing factors of working memory in adolescent subgroup (P<0.05). ConclusionPatients with high levels of anhedonia suffer more severe mental symptoms and cognitive impairment, moreover, anhedonia is one of the influencing factors of working memory in adolescents.