1.The effectiveness of computer-based monitoring system for patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant hormonal therapy
Chunqing WANG ; Yan HU ; Mibin WU ; Jiajia QIU ; Yehui ZHU ; Zhenqi LU ; Jialing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(3):261-266
Objective To evaluate the effect of nurse-led follow-up on medication adherence and quality of life for breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant hormonal therapy.Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 157 patients in the intervention group and 154 in the control group.A self-design web-database medication monitoring platform was designed for managing patients such as texting,reminding and mailing.Participants were randomized to follow-up care as usual(yearly outpatient clinic visits) or nurse-led telephone follow-up(monthly consultation with structured intervention).Telephone follow-up was performed by four trained breast care nurses (BCN) and consisted of a semi-structured interview including managing the side-effects of endocrine therapy,compliance with hormonal therapy and an open discussion of these issues.Patients' medication adherence and quality of life were evaluated by Morisky Medication Adherence Questionnaire(MAQ) and FACT-B at baseline and 3,6 18 and 24 months,respectively.Results The Nurse-led telephone follow-up did not significantly improve the quality of life(P>0.05).MAQ score in the intervention group was significantly greater than that in the control group(P<0.05) at 3,6,18 and 24 months.Conclusion Nurse-led follow-up using computer-based monitoring system can improve patients' medication adherence,but there is no obvious increase in quality of life.
2.Decompression with fusion is not superior to decompression alone in lumbar short-segment stenosis based on randomized controlled trials: meta-analysis
Shuai XU ; Yan LIANG ; Zhenqi ZHU ; Kaifeng WANG ; Yalong QIAN ; Haiying LIU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2019;39(6):374-384
Objective A meta-analysis is to be performed to compare the entire efficacy on decompression (D) alone and decompression with fusion (F) for patients with 1-2 level lumbar stenosis (LSS) regardless of degenerative spandylolisthesis (DS) based on published RCTs.Methods The databases include Pubmed,Embase,Cochrane Library and Web of Science from January 1970 to March 2018 with a certain search strategy and inclusion criteria.Two reviewers assessed eligible trials,evaluated articles quality and extracted information independently and the information included basic characteristics of demographic information,primary and secondary measures,then data synthesis and meta-analysis was progressed as well as subgroup analysis by DS and follow-up time (36 months).Continuous variables were reported as weighted mean difference (WMD) and dichotomous variables were reported as odds ratios (ORs).Finally the strength of evidence and grade of recommendation was evaluated by the grades of recommendation,assessment,development and evaluation (GRADE) system for the overall outcome.Results A total of 9 RCTs with a low to moderate risk of bias met inclusion criteria with a total of 857 patients (367 were in D group and 490 were in F group) in 1-2 level operation and the average age,sex ratio and preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) were of no significance.In primary measures,there were no statistical difference in VAS changes on back and leg pain between D and F group [MD=-0.03,95% CI (--0.38,0.76),Z=0.08,P=0.94;MD=0.1 1,95%CI (-1.08,1.30),Z=0.18,P=0.86,respectively];Patients' satisfaction was of no difference between the two groups (OR=0.74,P=0.48),together with the change of Oswestry disability index (ODI,P=0.29) and European quality of life-5 dimensions (EQ-SD,P=0.41).As to the secondary measures,there were no difference in the rate of complication (OR=0.75,P=0.50) and reoperation (OR=1.93,P=0.11) while a statistical significance of longer operation duration (P=0.000),more blood loss (P=0.004),longer hospital stays (P=0.000) but amazing lower rate of ASD (OR=2.35,P=0.02) in F group.The subgroup analysis on whether combined with DS showed that basically all of the compared measures were in consistency with the whole meta-analysis;As to the follow-up,there was a higher reoperation rate in middle-to-long term (> 36months) in D group while the other measures were in line with the overall meta-analysis and adjacent segment degeneration/disease (ASD) was the most seasons of reoperation yet no matter the follow-up time.According to the GRADE system,the grade of this meta-analysis is of "High" quality.Conclusion F group has no better clinical results than D alone in short-segment LSS,regardless of DS,and even further,no significant change with shot-term or middle-to-long term follow-up.F approach has a longer duration of operation,more hospital stays and more blood loss,even perhaps a lager cost.According to the GRADE,the grade of this meta-analysis is of "High" quality,the grade strength of recommendation was "Strong".
3. Reliability and validity verification of the expanded prostate cancer index composite 26-item version in Chinese
Xiaodan ZHU ; Zhenqi LU ; Xiaofeng GU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(26):2035-2039
Objective:
To analyze the reliability and validity of the Expanded Prostate cancer Index Composite 26-item version (EPIC-26) in Chinese patients with prostate cancer.
Methods:
Totally 402 patients with prostate cancer at the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center were invited to fill in the Chinese version of EPIC-26. 402 samples were divided into two parts by random number table method. 201 samples were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis and another 201 samples were analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis.
Results:
The total Cronbach alpha coefficient of Chinese version EPIC-26 was 0.845, and the Cronbach
4. Radiological analysis of coronal and sagittal spinopelvic parameters in patients with degenerative lumbar kyphoscoliosis
Chenjun LIU ; Zhenqi ZHU ; Shuo DUAN ; Kaifeng WANG ; Weiwei XIA ; Shuai XU ; Haiying LIU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2018;56(2):147-152
Objective:
To review and compare radiological parameters between degenerative lumbar kyphoscoliosis (DLKS) and degenerative lumbar kyphosis (DLK), and analyze the relationships between coronal and sagittal deformities and compensatory mechanisms of sagittal balance.
Methods:
A total of 82 patients with lumbar degenerative deformities were enrolled for our radiographic study at Department of Spinal Surgery, Peking University People′s Hospital from January 2016 to May 2017. These patients were divided into two groups: DLKS group (39 patients) with lumbar coronal and sagittal deformities, and DLK group (43 patients) just with lumbar sagittal deformity. Complete spinopelvic radiographic parameters were compared.
Results:
The Cobb angle and lumbar lordosis of DLKS group were (23.0±11.8)° and (18.2±12.1)°, while the lumbar lordosis of DLK group was (20.4±10.2)°. In DLKS group, Cobb angle had correlations with lumbar lordosis(
5.Incidence, prevalence, and causes of spinal injuries in China, 1990-2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Chenjun LIU ; Tingling XU ; Weiwei XIA ; Shuai XU ; Zhenqi ZHU ; Maigeng ZHOU ; Haiying LIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(6):704-710
Background::Spinal injuries are an urgent public health priority; nevertheless, no China-wide studies of these injuries exist. This study measured the incidence, prevalence, causes, regional distribution, and annual trends of spinal injuries in China from 1990 to 2019.Methods::We used data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 to estimate the incidence and prevalence of spinal injuries in China. The data of 33 provincial-level administrative regions (excluding Taiwan, China) provided by the National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were use to systematically analyze the provincial etiology, geographical distribution, and annual trends of spinal injuries. The Bayesian meta-regression tool DisMod-MR 2.1 was used to ensure the consistency among incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates in each case.Results::From 1990 to 2019, the number of living patients with spinal injuries in China increased by 138.32%, from 2.14 million to 5.10 million, while the corresponding age-standardized prevalence increased from 0.20% (95% uncertainty interval [UI]: 0.18-0.21%) to 0.27% (95% UI: 0.26-0.29%). The incidence of spinal injuries in China increased by 89.91% (95% UI: 72.39-107.66%), and the prevalence increased by 98.20% (95% UI: 89.56-106.82%), both the most significant increases among the G20 countries; 71.00% of the increase could be explained by age-specific prevalence. In 2019, the incidence was 16.47 (95% UI: 12.08-22.00, per 100,000 population), and the prevalence was 358.30 (95% UI: 333.96-386.62, per 100,000 population). Based on the data of 33 provincial-level administrative regions provided by CDC, age-standardized incidence and prevalence were both highest in developed provinces in Eastern China. The primary causes were falls and road injuries; however, the prevalence and specific causes differed across provinces.Conclusions::In China, the overall disease burden of spinal injuries increased significantly during the past three decades but varied considerably according to geographical location. The primary causes were falls and road injuries; however, the prevalence and specific causes differed across provinces.
6.A qualitative research of influence factors of medication adherence for breast cancer patients with hormonal therapy
Yehui ZHU ; Jiajia QIU ; Yan HU ; Zhenqi LU ; Jialing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2014;20(24):3053-3057
Objective To explore the influence factors of medication adherence of hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients .Methods In-depth interviews were conducted to 15 healthcare professionals . Results The results of in-depth interviews for breast cancer experts showed that medication adherence of hormonal therapy of breast cancer patients was influenced by multiple factors , including patient-related, condition-related, therapy-related, family related and health system related factors .The balance between side effects and efficacy were the key point of medication adherence for breast cancer patients .The awareness on the importance of hormonal therapy was insufficient among breast cancer patients .Lack of dynamic monitoring indicators and channels to communicate with health professionals were the most significant influence on the adherence to hormonal therapy .Conclusions It is recommended that individualized and effective interventions should be implored to improve the adherence to hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients .
7.Risk prediction models for pancreatic fistula in patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a systematic review
Shuting ZHU ; Lanping ZHENG ; Pin ZHANG ; Lihui LI ; Zhenqi LU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2024;30(9):691-698
Objective:To evaluate the risk of bias and applicability of the risk prediction models for pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).Methods:The relevant studies were systematically searched from Chinese database (Chinese medical journals database, CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, Sinomed) and English databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL Database) and the retrieval time limit was from the establishment of the database to December 31, 2023. Based on the risk of bias assessment tool of the predictive model study, the risk of bias and applicability of the model were evaluated, and the predictors with high repetition rate in the model were meta-analyzed by RevMan 5.4 software.Results:A total of 23 studies involving 30 models were included. The incidence of pancreatic fistula was 11.4%-41.7%. nineteen studies reported the discrimination index of model construction and/or validation, and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.62-0.94. The other four studies reported the consistency index (c-index). The predictive performance of the 23 studies is good, but there is a high risk of bias. The main reasons are that the sample size is not saturated, the research object from the appropriate source is not selected, the continuous variables are not properly processed, and the predictive factors are screened by single factor analysis. Eight studies were rated as " high risk" for applicability due to inconsistencies between the included study subjects and outcome measures and the systematic review study questions. The meta-analysis results showed that the dilation of main pancreatic duct (>3 mm) ( OR=0.70, 95% CI: 0.65-0.76), soft pancreas texture ( OR=5.18, 95% CI: 3.90-6.88), and body mass index ≥25 kg/m 2 ( OR=1.12, 95% CI: 1.07-1.17) were effective predictors of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). Conclusion:The existing predictive models for pancreatic fistula risk in patients undergoing PD both domestically and internationally have good predictive performance, but there is a certain risk of bias and some models have poor applicability. Predictors such as dilation of main pancreatic duct, soft pancreas texture, and body mass index≥25 kg/m 2 should be more emphasized in future predictive models.
8.Treatment of proximal malleolar fracture of distal tibia with retrograde intramedullary nail fixation
Mingming GAO ; Qingjun LIU ; Jianfei ZHU ; Pengwen SHI ; Chengshou LIN ; Shenggui XU ; Xuping LIN ; Jiayuan HONG ; Zhenqi DING
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2024;44(19):1280-1287
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of retrograde distal tibial intramedullary nail fixation in the treatment of proximal ankle fracture of the distal tibia.Methods:A three-dimensional CT examination of 40 adult tibias was performed to measure anatomical indicators such as the posterior medial posterior torsion angle of the distal tibia, the height of torsion, and the height of the safety zone for nail placement. Based on the anatomy database of the human skeleton model, a retrograde distal tibial nail and its supporting instruments were developed in accordance with the anatomical characteristics of the distal tibia and the proximal ankle of Chinese people. From June 2019 to June 2023, a total of 25 patients with distal tibial proximal ankle fractures treated with retrograde intramedullary nail internal fixation in the 909th Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. There were 18 males and 7 females, aged 41.3±10.8 years (range, 22-65 years). The sample size was 1∶1 matched according to gender and age. Twenty-five patients with distal tibial proximal ankle fractures who underwent antegrade intramedullary nail fixation during the same period were matched, including 20 males and 5 females, aged 41.2±9.4 years (range 19-60 years). The reduction quality, postoperative Baird-Jackson score, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle and hindfoot score, ankle range of motion and complications were observed.Results:All patients were successfully operated and followed up for 14.4±3.5 months (range, 12-24 months). The intraoperative blood loss and hospitalization time in retrograde intramedullary nail group were 33.12±7.38 ml and 10.32±1.75 d, less than 49.04±10.22 ml and 13.16±2.69 d in antegrade intramedullary nail group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The reduction quality was excellent in 23 cases and good in 2 cases in the retrograde intramedullary nail group, and was excellent in 17 cases and good in 8 cases in the anterograde intramedullary nail group. The proportion of excellent reduction quality in the retrograde intramedullary nail group was higher than that in the anterograde intramedullary nail group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2=4.500, P=0.034). The Baird-Jackson score and AOFAS ankle and hindfoot score in the retrograde intramedullary nail group were 85.6±2.5 and 85.8±3.3 at 3 months after operation, lower than those at 1 year after operation 95.3±3.1 and 95.8±3.6, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The Baird-Jackson score and AOFAS ankle and hindfoot score of the antegrade intramedullary nail group were 85.1±3.3 and 86.1±2.5 at 3 months after operation, lower than 95.2±2.7 and 94.9±3.5 at 1 year after operation, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in Baird-Jackson score and AOFAS ankle and hindfoot score between the two groups at 3 months and 1 year after operation ( P>0.05). At the last follow-up, there was no ankle stiffness, neurovascular injury, deep vein thrombosis, infection or breakage of internal fixation in the two groups. Conclusion:The treatment of distal tibial proximal ankle fractures with retrograde intramedullary nail fixation has satisfactory reduction quality, good postoperative function recovery, and is helpful for early postoperative rehabilitation.
9. An analysis of symptom burden and its predictive factors in patients with prostate cancer
Xiaodan ZHU ; Zhenqi LU ; Xiaofeng GU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(15):1168-1172
Objective:
To assess the symptom burden and its predictive factors in patients with prostate cancer.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study of 370 men with prostate cancer were conducted in the department of urology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center. The questionnaire included a general questionnaire, Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite 26-item version (EPIC-26) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
Results:
The average score of EPIC-26 in patients with prostate cancer was 25.32±12.00. The sexual function (15.59±7.38) and endocrine disorder (4.09±3.70) scored higher in five domains. There were significant differences in symptom burden scores among different treatment methods (
10. Analysis of reliability and validity of the Supportive Care Needs Questionnaire in Chinese patients with prostate cancer
Xiaodan ZHU ; Zhenqi LU ; Xiaofeng GU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(27):2097-2101
Objective:
To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF34) in patients with prostate cancer.
Methods:
The Chinese version of SCNS-SF34 was translated and revised. The exploratory factor analysis was used to assess the structural validity of the tool, and the Cronbach α coefficient was used to evaluate the reliability of the scale.
Results:
Two items of the Chinese version of SCNS-SF34 were deleted. Five factors were extracted by principal component analysis, including psychological, health systems and information, patient care and support, physical and daily living and sexuality needs. It was consistent with the structure of original scale. The cumulative variance contribution rate reached 70.500%. Except for item 17, the maximum load value was <0.4, and the other item load values were >0.4. The total Cronbach α coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.929, and the Cronbach α coefficient was 0.780-0.940.
Conclusions
The Chinese version of SCNS-SF34 has good psychometric properties and it can be used to assess the supportive care needs for patients with prostate cancer in China.