1.Effects of dexamethasone on toll-like receptor(TLR)2 and 4 in CD14+ monocyte of patients during and after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
Delin ZHANG ; Yun ZHAO ; Shengmei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2003;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the kinetics processes of TLR2 and TLR4 in CD14~+ monocyte of patients during and after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) and the effects of dexamethasone(DXM) on the regulation of TLR2 and 4 in CD14~+ monocyte. Methods Twenty patients undergoing elective atrial/ventricular septal defect correction were randomized to received 1 mg/kg dexamethasone or placebo before induction of anesthesia. The CD14~+ monocyte surface TLR2 and TLR4 and the intracellular HSP70 were stained and analyzed by flow cytometry, and plasma level of TNF-?, IL-6, IL-10, NO and MDA were measured at following times: before the dexamethasone or placebo were administer(T1), before starting CPB(T2), immediately after aortic declamping(T3), 30min after aortic declamping(T4), 5h after skin closure(T5) and 24h after skin closure(T6). Results Both the HSP70~+ TLR2~+ monocytes and HSP70~+-TLR4~+ monocytes,the plasma concentration of TNF-?, IL-6, NO and IL-10 were upregulated after introduction (P
2.A review of patients′ expectations for health care and related factors
Jiaojiao ZHAO ; Liying GUAN ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(36):2868-2882
Patient′s expectation has been defined as the anticipation that given events were likely to occur during, or as an outcome of, health care. What people expect from their health care are potentially important in predicting patient satisfaction and dissatisfaction with their care, treatment and health outcomes. There was widespread recognition of the importance of evaluating services from consumer perspectives. In this article, domestic and foreign research in recent years, expectations status, significance and various influencing factors in relation to the expectations in processes of health care were summarized. Consumer evaluations of their health care are now an established component of quality assessment, planners need to understand the expectations underlying patients′views in order to interpret their feedback. Thus leading to improve patient satisfaction and the social evaluation of medical units.
3.Clinical study of Radix Astragali, Radix Rehmanniae combined with glucocorticoid in treating systemic lupus erythematosus
Ming LI ; Jingjing MA ; Xueli ZHAO ; Yun ZHU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012;34(3):203-206
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Radix Astragali,Radix Rehmanniae combined with glucocorticoid(GC) in treating patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) and its influence on some experimental indexes.Methods 72 cases of SLE were randomly recruited into the integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine treated group (treated group) and the western medicine treated group (control group).The control group was treated with prednisone and cyclophosphamide,while the treated group was treated with Radix Astragali and Radix Rehmanniae on the basis of the control group.Both groups had been treated for 6 months as a therapy course.The use of prednisone dosage were recorded and its influence on indexes of clinical and laboratory value were observed.Results 27 SLE patients in the treated group and 34 in the control group were completely observed.The dosages of prednisone in both groups were decreased gradually after the state of disease had been relieved.The predrisone dosage in the treated group was lower than that in the control group in the therapy course(15.41 ±7.65)mg vs (17.25±8.83)mg,but without significant difference (t=0.85,P>0.05).The total decreased prednisone dosage in the treated group (50.12±12.53 mg) was slightly higher than that in control group(48.96± 13.71) mg (t=0.34,P>0.05).The ratio of cases who had to add prednisone for aggravating disease in treated group(15.92%) was less than that in the control group (38.24%),the difference was significant (x2=3.24,P<0.05).The incidence rate of cushing syndrome,infection,diseases of digestive,cardiovascular anomalies in the treated group was slightly less than the control group (x2=0.42,0.98,0.01,0.03respectivly,P>0.05),but the number of insomnia and hot flush were significantly larger in the control group than the treatment group (x2=4.24,5.93,P<0.05).No difference about the SLEDAI,ESR,CRP,Blood Complement3,Blood imune globinG was found between the two groups (t=2.16,1.04,1.18,0.26,1.61 respectively,P>0.05),and 24 hours urinary protein count decreased significantly in the treated group (1.06 ± 0.12) g/L,compared with control group (1.42 ± 0.54) g/L,(t =3.78,P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Radix Astragal,Radix Rehmanniae combined with conventional treatment of western medicine could withdraw corticosteroid smoothly,relieve symptoms and alleviate some side-effects of western medicine.
4.The effectiveness of diabetes self- management education through telemedicine on glycosylated hemoglobin:a Meta-analysis
Bingmei GUO ; Haijun JIN ; Congcong LIU ; Lin ZHAO ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(10):796-800
Objective To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes self-management education through telemedicine on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Methods Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of remote diabetes self-management education in patients with diabetes were systematically reviewed using multiple electronic databases. The searching time was from database establishment to May 2015. These articles were analyzed after evaluation of their quality. Results Eight RCTs were included involving 2 047 patients.The results of Meta-analysis showed the effectiveness of remote DMSE on reduction of HbA1c of patients with type 2 diabetes was more significant than that of the control group [WMD=-0.50,95%CI (-0.88,-0.12),P < 0.05],while failing to support the effectiveness of remote DMSE on patients with type 1 diabetes [WMD=0.62, 95%CI(-0.19,1.43), P>0.05]. Conclusions Remote DMSE is effective to improve the glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes,while the effect on patients with type 1 diabetes is still not certain. Large-scale and multi-centered RCTs are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
5.Research progress of the application of self-efficacy theory on disease self-management
Bingmei GUO ; Lin ZHAO ; Yuanpeng GAO ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(22):1749-1752
Self-efficacy is the extent or strength of one′s belief in one′s own ability to complete tasks and reach goals. Self-efficacy affects every area of human endeavor. By determining the beliefs a person holds regarding his or her power to affect situations, it strongly influences both the power a person actually has to face challenges competently and the choices a person is most likely to make. In this paper, the factors affecting self-efficacy, the effects of self-efficacy, the application range and interventions of self-efficacy in clinical disease management are reviewed. It has great significance in the improvement of ability of disease management,disease prognosis and quality of life by lifting the self-efficacy.
6.The effect of different intubation ways on postoperative sore throat in patients underwent radical ;thyroidectomy
Yun ZHU ; Zhirong SUN ; Yanjun ZHAO ; Hu Lü
China Oncology 2016;26(11):939-942
Background and purpose:Postoperative sore throat (POST) is one of the common complaints of patients after radical thyroidectomy. Tracheal intubation is the main cause of POST. This study compared the effect of intubation with visual endoscopy and general laryngoscope on POST in patients undergoing radical thyroidectomy. Methods:One hundred patients (18-60 years, ASAⅠ-Ⅱ) undergoing elective radical thyroidectomy were randomized into two groups:patients in group A (n=50) were intubated with visual endoscope while patients in group B (n=50) were intubated with general laryngoscope. Endotracheal tube cuffs pressure was maintained at 20mmHg in all patients. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Bruggrmann comfort scale (BCS) were recorded at the time points of 1, 6 and 24 h after extubation. Results:Compared with group B, the incidence of POST in group A was signifcantly reduced (42%vs 64%, P=0.027). The VAS of group A was lower than that of group B (3.05±1.56 vs 4.25±1.30, 3.05±1.56 vs 4.01±1.98, 2.72±1.77 vs 3.31±1.12) (P<0.05). The BCS of group A was higher than that of group B (0.99±0.46 vs 0.69±0.30, 1.95±0.47 vs 1.51±0.58, 2.82±0.87 vs 2.31±0.72) (P<0.05). Conclusion:Using visual endoscopic intubation can reduce the incidence of the POST in patients undergoing radical thyroidectomy.
7.Effectiveness of telehome-care in functional recovery after stroke:a randomized, controlled trial
Lin ZHAO ; Xia CHEN ; Bingmei GUO ; Yuanpeng GAO ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(33):2570-2574
Objective To investigate the influence of a multifaceted stroke telehome-care (THC) on extremities function, activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life in stroke patients with hemiplegia. Methods A total of 52 stroke survivors in department of neurology were randomized to the THC intervention or usual care. The patients in the control group received conventional care, while those in the intervention group were additionally given a THC program over 3 months. The THC intervention includes motor imagery and adaptive strategies. Data collection was undertaken using the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment Scale (FMA), the Barthel Index (BI), the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Results At baseline, the scores of FMA, BI, and SIS in the intervention group were 53.62 ± 23.52, 54.04 ± 17.44, 179.96 ± 28.51, and while the scores of the control group were 50.96 ± 19.52, 49.46 ± 15.09, 169.23 ± 28.48. There were no pre-existing differences on any scale between the two groups (t=0.443, 1.012, 1.358, P > 0.05). At 3 months, the scores of FMA, BI, SIS in the control group were 53.54 ± 17.45, 50.77 ± 14.47, 76.19 ± 27.78, and were significantly lower than 78.38 ± 12.54, 74.62 ± 11.22, 228.54±22.63 in the THC group (t=5.895, 6.641, 7.449,P<0.01). At 6 months, the scores of FMA, BI, SIS in the control group were 57.88±17.89, 59.08±13.85, 183.92±26.56, and were significantly lower than 90.58 ± 9.60, 86.54 ± 9.88, 252.19 ± 20.10 in the THC group (t=8.211, 8.233, 10.451, P < 0.01). Conclusions A telehome-care program that provide distance training and education of disabled persons resulted in greater improvements in physical functioning, ADL and quality of life.
8.Investigation on anxiety,depression and self-efficacy, social support among patients with severe burns and their correlation analysis
Bingmei GUO ; Lin ZHAO ; Yuanpeng GAO ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(31):2433-2437
Objective To investigate the status of anxiety,depression and self-efficacy, social support among patients with severe burns and analyze their correlation. Methods Eighty-four patients with severe burns were selected by convenience sampling. They were evaluated by Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS), General Self-efficacy Scale (GSES) and Social Support Assessment Scale (SSAS) and the correlation of two scales was analyzed. Results The anxiety score was 6.62 ± 3.98, depression score was 7.63 ± 4.36, self-efficacy score was 20.94 ± 4.96 and the social support score was 41.40±6.47;Self-efficacy was negatively correlated with the anxiety (r=-0.356, P<0.05) and depression (r=-0.362, P<0.05). Social support was also negatively correlated with the anxiety (r=-0.305, P<0.05) and depression (r=-0.320, P<0.05). Conclusions There is a medium level of anxiety and depression among patients with severe burns. Psychological interventions via increasing the self- efficacy are suggested for the patients with severe burns in the future.
9.Imaging findings of primary malignant melanomas in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Rujiao YIN ; Yun ZHU ; Wei ZHAO ; Xuejin SUN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(1):24-27
Objective To analyze the CT and MR manifestations and the diagnosis of primary malignant melanoma in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.Methods CT,MR features and clinical data of 1 6 cases of malignant melanoma in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses,which were confirmed by biopsy or surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry were analysed retrospectivelly. CT routine and enhanced scan were performed in all patients,MR routine and enhanced scan were performed in 9 cases.Results CT findings of 1 6 patients were unilateral,in which 8 cases were located in the nasal cavity,4 cases in the paranasal sinuses,and 4 cases were both in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.All lesions were irregular shape with soft tissue densityand without calcification and cystic degeneration and demonstrated invasiveness to the surrounding tissue.Lesions were nonuniformly moderate to severe en-hancement.Among 9 patients with MR examination,lesions were mainly unilateral in which 4 cases were in the nasal cavity,3 cases in the paranasal sinuses,2 cases both in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.Lesions were irregular in 9 cases,in which 1 case had typical high signal on T1 WI,low signal on T2 WI,while 3 cases equal signal on T1 WI,equal or slightly higher signal on T2 WI and 5 cases mixed signal.On MR enhanced scan,unevenly slight-medium enhancement were showed in the lesion and surrounding tissues. Conclusion Primary malignant melanoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is lack of specificity on CT imaging.Typical ma-lignant melanoma,a type of rare to finding,has certain characteristics on MR,non-pigment type and mixed type are more common. CT combined with MRI can better show the site of the tumor,and the relation with surrounding tissues and adjacent bones.
10.Effects of home-based motor imagery training on lower extremity function in chronic stroke patients:a randomized,controlled trial
Lin ZHAO ; Bingmei GUO ; Yuanpeng GAO ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(15):1125-1130
Objective To investigate the effect of home-based motor imagery training on the lower extremity motor function,balance ability and activities of daily living in post-stroke patients. Methods Fifty-six stroke survivors were divided into the control group and the intervention group by random number table method.All the patients got the conventional nursing, rehabilitation booklets and the video tapes which contained physical therapy and occupational therapy. Furthermore, the patients in the intervention group received 6 weeks motor imagery (MI) therapy through an instant messaging client (Tencent QQ), three times a week, 30mins per time. The outcomes were measured before discharge (T0), immediately after the intervention (T1), and 6 weeks (T2) after the intervention using the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment Scale (FMA), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Barthel Index (BI). Results At baseline, the scores of FMA、BBS、BI in the intervention group were (15.12 ± 4.19), (24.50 ± 2.72), (54.04 ± 17.44) points, while in the control group were (14.23 ± 3.67), (23.92 ± 2.82), (49.46 ± 15.09) points. There were no differences on any scale between the two groups at baseline (t=0.810, 0.750, 1.012, P>0.05). At 6 weeks,the scores of FMA, BB, BI in the control group were (14.81 ± 3.50), (29.31 ± 2.43), (50.77 ± 14.47) points, and were significantly lower than (17.38 ± 4.10), (37.38 ± 4.30), (74.62 ± 11.22) pointsin the interventiongroup (t=2.438, 8.326, 6.641, P<0.05 or 0.01). At 12 weeks, the scores of FMA, BB, BI in the control group were (15.54±3.44), (32.35±1.98), (59.08±13.85) points, and were significantly lower than (18.58±4.19), (41.19±3.96), (86.54± 9.88) points in the intervention group (t=2.858, 10.189, 8.233, P<0.01). A main effect of intervention (F=4.158, 63.716, 30.379, P < 0.05) and an interactive effect of time and intervention (F=47.941, 61.029, 29.685, P=0.000) were observed in the model of FMA, BBS, BI using ANOVA of repeated measures. The factors were compared with each other and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.000). Conclusions The home-based MI training can improve the lower extremity motor function, balance ability and activities of daily living in patients with stroke.