Objective:To investigate the status quo of psychological distress among parents of children with cancer and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:Totally 334 parents of pediatric oncology patients meeting the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling from Hunan Children's Hospital between June and October 2022. A questionnaire survey was conducted using a general information questionnaire, Distress Thermometer, Social Support Rating Scale, and Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale-Family Member Form.Results:A total of 334 questionnaires were distributed, with 298 valid responses received, making the effective response rate 89.22%. The DT score of the 298 parents of pediatric oncology patients was (7.58±2.85). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that parental gender, the impact of caregiving on income, economic pressure, uncertainty in illness, and social support were significant influencing factors of the parents' psychological distress ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The psychological distress of parents of children with cancer is at a relatively high level and is influenced by multiple factors. Medical professionals can implement targeted interventions based on specific circumstances to alleviate the psychological distress of these parents.

Objective:To build a transcultural self-management objective incentive framework for adolescents with tuberculosis, so as to provide reference for improving the self-management ability of adolescents with tuberculosis.Methods:Based on the theory of transcultural nursing and process motivation, group discussion and literature search, 24 experts from eight ClassⅢ Grade A hospitals across the country were consulted by Delphi method to form a transcultural self-management objective incentive framework for adolescents with tuberculosis. The positive coefficient of experts was evaluated by questionnaire response rate, the degree of coordination was expressed by the Kendall harmony coefficient, and the degree of authority was expressed by the authority coefficient of expert consultation.Results:After two rounds of consultation, the positive coefficients of experts were both 100%, the authoritative coefficients of the experts were 0.965, and the Kendall harmony coefficients of the expert opinions were 0.309 and 0.402, respectively ( P<0.05). Finally, a transcultural self-management objective incentive framework for adolescents with tuberculosis was formed, including six first-level indicators, 24 second-level indicators and 49 third-level indicators. Conclusions:The transcultural self-management objective incentive framework for adolescents with tuberculosis has high enthusiasm and authority for expert consultation, which is helpful to improve the self-management ability of adolescents with tuberculosis.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the intrauterine phenotype and genotype of eight fetuses carrying a 16p11.2 microdeletion. METHODS: 5100 fetuses undergoing routine prenatal diagnosis were subjected to single nucleotide polymorphism-based microarray (SNP-array) analysis. Fetuses harboring a 16p11.2 microdeletion were analyzed for their ultrasonographic characteristics. RESULTS: Eight fetuses were found to harbor a microdeletion in the 16p11.2 region. Among these, six had a typical 500-600 kb deletion, while the remaining two had an atypical 220 kb deletion at the distal part of 16p11.2. Four fetuses showed vertebral malformations, two had mild left ventriculomegaly, one had hydrocephalus, and one had pulmonary valve stenosis with regurgitation. The parents of five fetuses have accepted pedigree verification, and the results confirmed that the 16p11.2 microdeletions carried by fetuses all had a de novo origin. CONCLUSION The intrauterine phenotypes of fetuses carrying a 16p11.2 microdeletion may be variable, and the deletion can be effectively detected with the SNP-array assay.
Chromosome Deletion ; Female ; Fetus ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Phenotype ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Diagnosis

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the ultrasonographic phenotype and result of genetic testing in six fetuses carrying a 17q12 microdeletion. METHODS: Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) was carried out for 6200 pregnant women undergoing prenatal diagnosis from December 2016 to May 2021. RESULTS: CMA has identified 6 fetuses with a microdeletion in the 17q12 region, which spanned approximately 1.4 Mb and encompassed at least 13 OMIM genes. All fetuses have shown bilateral renal parenchymal echo enhancement. Four fetuses also had other ultrasonographic phenotypes. The parents of 4 fetuses had refused parental verification, whilst the remaining two fetuses were confirmed to be de novo in origin. CONCLUSION The prenatal ultrasonographic phenotype of 17q12 microdeletion is mainly enhanced bilateral renal parenchymal echos. CMA can facilitate detection of the 17q12 microdeletion.
Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Genetic Testing ; Phenotype ; Fetus/diagnostic imaging* ; Prenatal Diagnosis ; Parents

Objective:To explore the influencing factors of communication between pediatric junior nurses and parents of hospitalized children,and to provide basis for further improving the communication ability of junior nurses.Methods:A semi-structured interview was conducted among 10 pediatric junior nurses. Colaizzi phenomenological seven-step analysis method was used to analyze the data.NVivo10.0 software was used to manage,excavate and search text data.Results:Four themes were extracted,including self-factors,environmental factors,lack relevant training and lack of human resources.Conclusions:There are many influencing factors in the communication between nurses and parents of hospitalized children.Managers should pay attention to them by targeted training and improving communication environment, the communication ability of junior nurses can be improved,so as to improve the quality of nursing and family satisfaction.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prenatal ultrasonic characteristics and genetic features of 14 fetuses with chromosome 22q11 microdeletion syndrome (22q11DS). METHODS: 4989 fetuses were analyzed by using single nucleotide polymorphism array (SNP array) in the Fujian Maternal and Child Health Hospital from November 2016 to November 2019. RESULTS: SNP array showed that 11 fetuses had classic 3 Mb microdeletion in 22q11 region, one fetus had 2.0 Mb microdeletion, and two fetuses had 1.0 Mb microdeletion. The 1.0 Mb microdeletion in 22q11 region contains SNAP29 and CRKL genes, which may increase the risk of congenital renal malformation and cardiovascular malformation. CONCLUSION Prenatal ultrasonic characteristics of fetuses with 22q11 microdeletion syndrome vary, and SNP array is a powerful tool to diagnose such diseases, which can provide accurate genetic diagnosis and enable prenatal diagnosis.
22q11 Deletion Syndrome/diagnostic imaging* ; Chromosome Deletion ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22/genetics* ; Female ; Fetus ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Diagnosis ; Ultrasonics

Objective: To study information needs of caregivers of children with severe hand, foot and mouth disease. Methods: With phenomenological method in qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted on caregivers of 18 children with severe hand, foot and mouth disease. The NVivo10.0 software was used to supervise, excavate and seek data. The data were analyzed by Colaizzi analytical method. Results: Three themes were extracted: diversified information needs, limited access to information, look forward to other access to information. Conclusions Caregivers of children with severe hand, foot and mouth disease hope to obtain accurate and varied disease information, nurses should comprehensively and timely increase various sources of information so as to meet their needs and improve the quality of nursing.

Objective To identify the potential risks in the process of nursing care for children with tracheal foreign body removal and improve the skills and the process, to promote the quality of nursing care and the success rate of tracheal foreign body removal. Methods The failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) were used to analyze the potential risks in children with tracheal foreign body removal, preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care, and to find out the possible risks in each medical treatment. For pediatric venous puncture technology was not skilled, surgical position placement inappropriate (especially in the case of foreign body removal surgery posture), surgical instruments and equipment management, intraoperative nursing cooperation and observation of the disease, postoperative transfer and other aspects of the transfer of training and improvement. Results The medical risk value (RPN) in the treatment of pediatric tracheal foreign body removal in the process of nursing in the control group was reduced from 1 284.2 to 213.2 of the experimental group. The average value of doctors' satisfaction was increased from 79.33% in the control group to 93.33%in the experimental group, P<0.05, the difference was statistically significant. Conclusions The use of FMEA in the treatment of pediatric tracheal foreign body removal surgery care and medical risk management improve the quality of surgical care and help improve the success rate of tracheal foreign body removal. It also ensures the safety of the children in the operation process and improves the quality of nursing work.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the changes in local endometrial contents of estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR) after insertion of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and evaluate the efficacy of LNG-IUS in treating endometrial hyperplasia.

METHODSThe endometrial histological changes were observed in 25 anovulatory women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding after insertion of LNG-IUS, and the contents of ERs and PRs in the endometrium were measured by immunohistochemistry.

RESULTSThe endometrial proliferation activity was obviously inhibited 6 months after LNG-IUS insertion with decreased endometrial glands, glandular dysplasia and decidualization of interstitial cells. The positive cell rate for ERs and PRs in the glandular epithelial and interstitial cells were significantly reduced after LNG-IUS insertion.

CONCLUSIONSLNG-IUS can reduce ER and PR expressions in the endometrium and inhibit endometrial proliferation, and therefore can be effective in treating simple and complex endometrial hyperplasia.

Adult ; Endometrial Hyperplasia ; metabolism ; pathology ; Endometrium ; pathology ; Female ; Gene Expression Regulation ; drug effects ; Humans ; Intrauterine Devices, Medicated ; Levonorgestrel ; administration & dosage ; pharmacology ; Middle Aged ; Receptors, Estrogen ; metabolism ; Receptors, Progesterone ; metabolism

Objective To explore clinical value of tumor specific growth factors (TSGF) in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) on differential diagnosis of benign and malignant periphery solitary pulmonary nodules (PSPN). Methods Serum and BALF from both normal and afflicted side were collected from 211 patients with PSPN(case group) and from 196 patients without any type of tumor (control group). TSGF and carcinoembry-onic antigen (CEA) in serum and BALF were measured in both groups. Results In the malignant PSPN patients, CEA in serum, normal and afflicted side were 28.73 (SD: 15.61) μg/L,63.31 (SD:21.28) μg/L and 85.54(SD: 26.19)μg/L,respectively, which was significantly higher than that of the benign PSPN patients (7.21(SD:2.43) μg/L, 12.36(SD:6.93)μg/L and 14.65 (SD:8.07)μg/L,respectively), as well as that of the control group (4.68 (SD: 1.25) μ/L and 11.06(SD:8.03) μg/L in serum and BALF, respectively (P < 0.05). TSGF in the serum and BALF from the normal and afflicted side of malignant PSPN patients was 88.73 (SD:13.51)μg/L, 110.73 (SD: 18.64) μg/L and 162.80(SD:58.89) μg/L, respectively, which were significantly higher than that of the benign PSPN patients (56.31(SD: 2.43) μg/L, 79.25 [SD: 36.86] and 86.29 (SD: 37.07) μg/L, respectively) (P <0.05). Furthermore, in the malignant PSPN patients, TSGF and CEA in the afflicted side were significantly higher than that of the normal side. Sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of TSGF in BALF from the afflicted side for malig-nant diagnosis were 86.6%,100.0% and 98.6%,respectively,which was higher than that of CEA (70.2% ,78. 9% and 76.5% respectively) and that of serum TSGF (73.1% ,88.9% and 85.7% respectively). Conclusions TSGF in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum has a significant role in differential diagnosis of benign and malig-nant periphery solitary pulmonary nodules. Furthermore, measurement of TSGF in bilateral BALF is helpful in diag-nosis of tumor location.