Objective To evaluate the effect of therapeutic touch on continuous positive airway pressure titration with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) patients.Methods Fortyeight patients diagnosed with OSAHS were randomly allocated to the therapeutic group and the control group with 24 patients in each group.Therapeutic touch was used in the therapeutic group before CPAP titration and the control group received usual care.Anxiety was measured post intervention with State-trait Anxiety Inventory(SAI) and Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).CPAP therapy satisfaction was also evaluated by VAS.Results Compared with the control group,those patients with therapeutic touch showed significant reductions in SAI scores,better sleep quality,and higher satisfaction with CPAP treatment.Conclusions Results suggest that 15-min of therapeutic touch pre CPAP titration night significantly reduced anxiety and improved sleep quality in patients with OSAHS.

Adult ; Amyloidosis ; pathology ; surgery ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Humans ; Muscular Diseases ; pathology ; surgery ; Neck Muscles ; pathology ; surgery

Objective To prepare and characterize nanoparticles in-loaded one-way release-controlled chitosan membrane,and to explore the release-controlled rule of the film in vitro.Methods The chitosan nanoparticles were prepared by inverse crosslinking-emulsion method.The one-way release-controlled membrane was prepared by a casting method.Transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to evaluate the morphological properties and particle size analyzer was used to analyze particle size distribution.The morphology of the membrane was inspected through scanning electron microscope (SEM).MTT assay was applied to determine the biological safety of chitosan nanoparticles.The distribution of the nanoparticles was observed by fluorescence microscope.The in vitro release studies were adopted to evaluate the release-controlled rule.Results The four kinds of nanoparticles had spherical shapes and uniform particle size.The size of the hyaluronic acid-coated chitosan nanoparticle was (255.40±39.10) nm.Hyaluronic acid-coated chitosan nanoparticles showed the best property of sustained release and biocompatibility.The membrane had a loose inner layer and a dense outer layer,and the distribution of the nanoparticles was uniform in the inner layer of the membrane.The release of protein from membrane was unidirectional and the membrane displayed good controlled release property.Conclusions The nanoparticles in-loaded one-way release-controlled chitosan membrane presents good one-way sustained release performance.It is potentially useful in delivery system of growth factors.

Objective To investigate the level of psychological capital of nursing administrative personnel and analyze its influencing factors.Methods A total of 302 nursing administrative personnel of Anhui Province were investigated with Chinese Version of Nurses Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24) and a self-designed question-naire about demographic information.Results The overall score of psychological capital was (106.23±10.67) points,and the dimension scores from high to low were selfefficacy (26.79±3.40) points,resilience (26.60±3.25) points,hope(26.56±3.55) points,and optimism(26.27±3.34) points.Multiple regression analysis showed that health?level and positions entered the regression equation,t=2.904,1.838,P＜0.05.Conclusions The overall nursing administrative personnel psychological capital is in the middle level,health level and positions were influencing factors of nurses psychological capital.It is suggested that the psychological capital should be introduced into nursing administrative field and take diversified measured to improve their psychological capital.

Objective To investigate the effect,security and tolerance of pregabalin combined with sertraline hydrochloride for refractory neuropathic pain.Methods Forty-six patients with refractory neuropathic pain were divided into two groups by random digits table.The patients in pregabalin group (24 patients) were treated by pregabalin combined with sertraline hydrochloride,and the patients in carbamazepine group (22 patients) were treated by carbamazepine combined with sertraline hydrochloride.They were treated for 4 weeks.The scores of visual analogue scales (VAS),Hamilton rating scale of depression (HAMD),Hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HAMA) and the dose,adverse reaction were compared between two groups.Results The total effective rate of pregabalin group was 83.3％(20/24) and carbamazepine group was 86.4％ (19/22),there was no significant difference (P＞ 0.05).After treatment of 1,2,4 weeks,the scores of VAS in two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment[pregabalin group:(5.90 ± 1.11),(4.59 ± 1.33),(3.59 ± 1.94) scores vs.(6.50 ± 0.85) scores; carbamazepine group:(5.50 ± 1.06),(4.18 ± 1.71),(3.73 ± 1.88) scores vs.(6.50 ± 0.80) scores] (P ＜0.05).After treatment of 2 weeks,the scores of VAS in carbamazepine group was significantly lower than that in pregabalin group (P ＜ 0.05).In pregabalin group,the scores of HAMD/HAMA after treatment of 1 week had no significant difference compared with before treatment (P ＞ 0.05),and the scores of HAMD/HAMA after treatment of 2,4 weeks were significantly increased [(15.25 ± 4.15),(11.29 ± 4.16)scores vs.(16.08 ± 3.56) scores and (14.21 ± 4.72),(11.63 ± 4.50) scores vs.(15.25 ± 4.05) scores] (P ＜0.05).In carbamazepine group,the scores of HAMD/HAMA after treatment of 1,2 weeks was decreased compared with those before treatment,but there was no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05).The scores of HAMD/HAMA after treatment of 4 weeks was significantly decreased [(13.18 ± 2.42) scores vs.(15.20 ±1.05) scores,(12.32 ± 2.64) scores vs.(14.55 ± 4.43) scores] (P ＜ 0.05).The scores of HAMD/HAMA in pregabalin group after treatment of 4 weeks was significantly lower than that in carbamazepine group (P ＜0.05).There was no severe adverse reaction.Conclusion Pregabalin combined with sertraline hydrochloride is worth to recommend for refractory neuropathic pain,and has no serious adverse reaction.

Objective To investigate the status of career resilience and job satisfaction among specialized nurses and to analyze the correlation between them.Methods Totally 288 specialized nurses were investigated with Career Resilience Scale and Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire.The correlation between career resilience and job satisfaction was analyzed using a Pearson correhtion analysis.Results The overall score of the career resilience was (37.12±4.78); the overall score of the job satisfaction was (68.51±7.87).They correlation coefficient between career resilience and job satisfaction was 0.310.Conclusions The level of career resilience and job satisfaction need to be enhanced among specialized nursing.There is a low to medium positive correlation between career resilience and job satisfaction.Measures should be carried out to enhance the nursing staffs' career resilience and to further improve their job satisfaction.

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the clinical features and correlation factors of ADR caused by second generation antihistamine drugs for references of clinical rational drug use.METHODS:A total of 128 cases ADR cases induced by second generation antihistamine drugs that met our criteria were obtained by retrieving the domestic literature database between 1986 and 2006,which were categorized and analyzed in accordance with the ADR categorization stipulated by WHO international drug monitoring cooperation center.RESULTS:Of the 128 ADR cases,more were seen in male than in female,38 presented cardiovascular system lesions,accounting for 29.69%,followed by lesions of skin and its appendants(28.13%) and systemic reactions(20 cases,15.63%).However,the prognosis of these ADR was satisfactory.CONCLUSION:The ADR caused by second generation antihistamine drugs are associated to many factors such as patients’ sex and physical condition as well as drug combination etc.Clinic should be alert to such ADR such as allergic shock and arhythmia in patients treated with second generation antihistamine drugs.

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the optimal operation mode for the management of donated drugs.METHODS: The possible problems existed in the management of donated medicines were found out through summarizing our practical experience in the inventory,storage and use etc of the donated drugs.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: In the management of donated medicines,emphasis should be attached to the inventory,storage and use of the donated medicines,meanwhile,a sound supervising system for the donation affairs should be set up to standardize the donation behavior,strengthen expiration date management and gradually establish the practical and effective work mode.

Objective To compare the differences between state-owned hospitals and private-funded hospitals in Shanghai on the introduction and application of hospital marketing conception. Methods Questionnaire and interviews were conducted to reflect understandings in marketing conception,advertisements,hospital brand,customers' sense of satisfaction,etc. Results State-owned hospitals were less concerned in marketing conception compared with their private counterparts,even less sufficient in marketing input or management. Conclusion The state-owned hospitals should update their conception and enhance their ability of marketing management.While the private hospitals need to maintain the moderation of marketing and deal with the relationship among marketing,profit and development properly.