1.Scoping review of medication-related risk factors for falls in older adults
Liyu QIN ; Xufeng LONG ; Hongya CAO ; Keyuan LIANG ; Mingmei HUANG ; Hongliang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(7):960-964
OBJECTIVE To systematically review medication-related risk factors for falls in older adults, to provide references for ensuring medication safety among older adults. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CNKI for relevant literature published from database inception to November 1, 2025. Relevant studies on medication-related falls in older adults, both domestic and international, were included. Drug factors influencing falls in older adults were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 22 studies were included. Four major classes of fall-risk-increasing drugs were identified: psychotropic medications [12 studies, odds ratio (OR) range 1.500-5.790], cardiovascular system drugs (5 studies, OR range 1.236-4.784), analgesics (3 studies, OR range 1.500-4.490), and hypoglycemic agents (3 studies, OR range 2.070-2.751). Additionally, anticholinergic burden (1 study, OR was 2.610) and polypharmacy (7 studies, OR range 2.902-25.897 for the use of ≥4 medications) were identified as significant risk factors for falls. CONCLUSIONS Falls in older adults are significantly associated with psychotropic medications, cardiovascular system drugs, analgesics, and hypoglycemic agents, among which psychotropic medications pose the highest risk. Anticholinergic burden and polypharmacy are also important risk factors. In clinical practice, interventions should be implemented through deprescribing and risk monitoring to effectively reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
2.Analysis of the disease burden of falls and influencing factors among the elderly from 1990 to 2023
Xufeng LONG ; Liyu QIN ; Hongya CAO ; Keyuan LIANG ; Mingmei HUANG ; Xiandan LUO ; Quanyuan HUANG ; Hongliang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(12):1631-1637
OBJECTIVE To analyze trends in the burden of disease associated with falls from 1990 to 2023, identify risk factors for falls, and provide a reference for the development of measures to reduce the burden of disease associated with falls and the formulation of public health policies. METHODS Based on the data of 2023 from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database, the changes in fall-related prevalence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and incidence in China and globally from 1990 to 2023 were analyzed, and the stratified analyses by gender, age and socio-demographic index (SDI) were conducted. The risk factors related to falls in 2023 were systematically analyzed, and the impact of multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the occurrence of falls by combining relevant literature evidence was explored. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Globally, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related prevalence, mortality, DALYs and incidence from 1990 to 2023 were -2.4% (95%UI: -4.8% to -0.3%), -7.8% (95%UI: -20.5% to 10.9%), -10.6% (95%UI: -16.5% to -4.3%), and -4.6% (95%UI: -8.1% to -0.8%), respectively. However, in some regions, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates for these indicators were greater than 0 (e.g., prevalence, mortality and DALYs in Australasia, and incidence in Andean Latin America). In China, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related mortality and DALYs from 1990 to 2023 were -18.3% (95%UI: -56.7% to 32.3%) and 1.9% (95%UI: -10.1% to 12.4%), while the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of prevalence and incidence were 25.9% (95%UI: 20.2% to 32.0%) and 35.7% (95%UI: 28.5% to 44.1%), respectively. Globally, in regions with high and medium-to-high SDI levels, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related prevalence and incidence showed an upward trend, while DALYs showed a downward trend; however, the trend in mortality was unclear. In regions with a middle SDI level, the percentage changes in age-standardized rates of fall-related prevalence and incidence both showed an upward trend, while the trends in mortality and DALYs were unclear. In regions with low-to-medium SDI level, the percentage changes in age-standardized rate of fall-related prevalence, DALYs and incidence all showed a downward trend, while the trend in mortality was unclear; in regions with low SDI level, the trends for all above indicators were unclear. Correlation analyses of the burden of fall-related diseases in China and globally indicated that the risk of fall-related diseases was higher among younger and middle-to-older adult male populations, while women were concentrated in older age groups. Meanwhile, as the SDI levels increase, the percentage change in age-standardized rate of DALYs for fall-related diseases showed a clear upward trend, and this trend was more pronounced in high-SDI regions. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, low bone density, and occupational risks were risk factors for falls, with low bone density and occupational risks contributing significantly (exceeding 20% in some regions); multimorbidity and polypharmacy could also significantly increase the risk of falls. It is recommended that clinical settings establish a list of fall-risk increasing drugs and a warning system, improve medication reviews, strengthen medication education and adherence management, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and develop medication strategies for specific patient populations to reduce the incidence of falls and alleviate the burden of disease.
3.The Scientific Connotation of"Heart and Brain Co-Dominating the Mind"and Its Application in the Treatment of Insomnia by Acupuncture
Yuting ZHANG ; Shan QIN ; Xiaoqiu WANG ; Liyu LIN ; Mufeng LI ; Wenzhong WU ; Chengyong LIU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(2):181-188
The paper discusses the scientific connotation of"heart and brain co-dominating the mind",including the connotation of"heart and brain co-dominating the mind"in traditional Chinese medicine and the physiological and pathological relationship be-tween heart and brain in modern medicine.Based on the understanding of"heart and brain co-dominating the mind",this paper be-lieves that"restlessness of mind"is the core pathogenesis of insomnia,and regulating mind is the key to the acupuncture and moxibus-tion treatment of insomnia.The autonomic nervous system(ANS)is a bridge connecting the heart and brain,and is closely related to the central anatomy,neurotransmitters and physiological rhythms of sleep.The imbalance of ANS is highly consistent with the patho-genesis of"heart and brain restlessness"in traditional Chinese medicine.The Governor Vessel runs through the brain and the heart,and the"Governor Vessel regulating spirit acupuncture"can communicate the heart and brain,regulate ANS function,and thus im-prove sleep quality.
4.The Scientific Connotation of"Heart and Brain Co-Dominating the Mind"and Its Application in the Treatment of Insomnia by Acupuncture
Yuting ZHANG ; Shan QIN ; Xiaoqiu WANG ; Liyu LIN ; Mufeng LI ; Wenzhong WU ; Chengyong LIU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;41(2):181-188
The paper discusses the scientific connotation of"heart and brain co-dominating the mind",including the connotation of"heart and brain co-dominating the mind"in traditional Chinese medicine and the physiological and pathological relationship be-tween heart and brain in modern medicine.Based on the understanding of"heart and brain co-dominating the mind",this paper be-lieves that"restlessness of mind"is the core pathogenesis of insomnia,and regulating mind is the key to the acupuncture and moxibus-tion treatment of insomnia.The autonomic nervous system(ANS)is a bridge connecting the heart and brain,and is closely related to the central anatomy,neurotransmitters and physiological rhythms of sleep.The imbalance of ANS is highly consistent with the patho-genesis of"heart and brain restlessness"in traditional Chinese medicine.The Governor Vessel runs through the brain and the heart,and the"Governor Vessel regulating spirit acupuncture"can communicate the heart and brain,regulate ANS function,and thus im-prove sleep quality.
5.Qualitative study on the real experience of standardized training nurses′ two-way selection in post management
Qin CHEN ; Qing FENG ; Liyu ZOU ; Yun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(16):1265-1269
Objective:To understand the real experience of standardized training nurses on the two-way selection mode in postion management.Methods:From march to April 2018, semi-structured interviews were conducted among 20 standardized training nurses and the data were analyzed by Colaizzi′s method.Results:Three categories and 12 themes were extracted from data. Category one: subjective feelings, including fairness, sense of ritual, humanization, and hasty decision making. Category two: objective influence,including competitive pressure, enthusiasm of study and work, good work habits, strong sense of belonging, and stereotype. Category three: personal advice,including protection of personal privacy, the structure and homogeneity evaluation index, high decision efficiency.Conclusions:Two-way selection model can build a fair environment and stimulate the standardized training nurses′ enthusiasm of learning and practicing. but managers also should explore effective intervention strategies to improve the post selection decision efficiency actively.
6.Short from health survey-36 in evaluating quality of life in patients with cervicogenic headache treated by coblation
Chunzi LYU ; Liyu ZHU ; Zhuangrong CHEN ; Huirong CHEN ; Huijuan HUANG ; Xuan SONG ; Qin HU ; Lin ZHOU ; Chen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2019;18(8):824-827
Objective To explore the value of short from health survey-36 (SF-36) in evaluating quality of life and pain care in patients with cervicogenic headache treated by coblation.Methods Thirty patients with cervicogenic headache accepted coblation treatment in our hospital from February 2017 to August 2018 were chosen in this retrospective analysis. The changes of visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) scores and SF-36 scores (quality of life) before and after treatment were analyzed, and the correlations of these scale scores were determined by Pearson correlation analysis .Results After the 10 weeks of follow-up, the VAS scores of these 30 patients decreased from 7.70±0.88 to 3.30±1.12, SAS scores decreased from 62.47±4.59 to 49.20±6.48, and SF-36 scores increased from 38.50±4.15 to 78.64±6.39, with significant differences (P<0.05). VAS scores were positively correlated with SAS scores (r=0.720,P=0.012), but negatively correlated with SF-36 scores (r=-0.850,P=0.001); SAS scores were negatively correlated with SF-36 scores (r=-0.940,P=0.000). Conclusion SF-36 can be used as a reference for pain nursing intervention in patients with cervicogenic headache after coblation.
7.Abnormal Brain Activity Changes in Patients with Migraine: A Short-Term Longitudinal Study.
Ling ZHAO ; Jixin LIU ; Xuemei YAN ; Wanghuan DUN ; Jing YANG ; Liyu HUANG ; Yuan KAI ; Dahua YU ; Wei QIN ; Tian JIE ; Fanrong LIANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2014;10(3):229-235
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Whether or not migraine can cause cumulative brain alterations due to frequent migraine-related nociceptive input in patients is largely unclear. The aim of this study was to characterize longitudinal changes in brain activity between repeated observations within a short time interval in a group of female migraine patients, using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS: Nineteen patients and 20 healthy controls (HC) participated in the study. Regional homogeneity (ReHo) and functional interregional connectivity were assessed to determine the focal and global features of brain dysfunction in migraine. The relationship between changes in headache parameters and longitudinal brain alterations were also investigated. RESULTS: All patients reported that their headache activity increased over time. Abnormal ReHo changes in the patient group relative to the HC were found in the putamen, orbitofrontal cortex, secondary somatosensory cortex, brainstem, and thalamus. Moreover, these brain regions exhibited longitudinal ReHo changes at the 6-week follow-up examination. These headache activity changes were accompanied by disproportionately dysfunctional connectivity in the putamen in the migraine patients, as revealed by functional connectivity analysis, suggesting that the putamen plays an important role in integrating diverse information among other migraine-related brain regions. CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained in this study suggest that progressive brain aberrations in migraine progress as a result of increased headache attacks.
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