OBJECTIVE To establish a interview outline design process and quality control evaluation method based on grounded theory， providing ideas for qualitative research interview outline design in medical fields. METHODS A literature review was conducted to understand the current research status； a preliminary interview outline was developed around the research content. The triangulation method， group evaluation， expert review and pre-interview were adopted to execute the interview outline and conduct quality control. The evaluation indicators and target values were formulated （an average score for the overall quality evaluation of all indicators ≥4.5， and an average score for individual indicators ≥4.00） to evaluate the effect of the interview outline. Taking the research on the mechanism of physicians’ prescribing behavior under the background of Diagnosis Related Groups （DRGs） payment as an example， the methodological contents of above interview outline were applied in practical research. RESULTS The interview outline included basic information and interview questions. The interview questions were divided into three parts：influencing factors survey， promoting and hindering factors of standardizing physician prescription behavior， and communication， with a total of 12 questions. After being reviewed by members of the research group， experts review and pre- interview， a total of 9 people participated in the quality control evaluation of the interview outline. The overall evaluation score was 4.94 （＞4.50）， and the average score of each indicator was greater than 4.00， indicating that the quality of the outline met the requirements for the interview and could be used for the formal interview. CONCLUSIONS The established interview outline design and quality control method based on grounded theory provides ideas for the qualitative research interview outline design in the medical field， and lays the foundation for further using grounded theory to study the influencing factors and mechanisms of physician prescription behavior under the DRG background.

Objective: To improve the efficiency and standardization of preoperative anemia diagnosis and treatment by establishing a systematic intelligent management platform for preoperative anemia. Methods: A multidisciplinary collaborative model was adopted to develop a preoperative anemia management system that integrates intelligent early warning, standardized treatment pathways, and quality control. The system utilizes natural language processing technology to automatically capture laboratory data and establish evidence-based medical decision support functions. A pre-post study design was employed to compare changes in preoperative anemia screening rates, preoperative anemia intervention rates, reasonable use of iron supplements, and perioperative red blood cell transfusion rates before and after system implementation. Results: After system implementation, the standardization of anemia diagnosis and treatment significantly improved: 1) Screening effectiveness: The anemia screening rate increased to 50.00% (an increase of 27.24%); 2) Intervention effectiveness: The anemia treatment rate rose to 56.30% (an increase of 14.02%); 3) Treatment standardization: The reasonable use rate of iron supplements increased to 55.33% (an increase of 21.02%); the red blood cell transfusion rate decreased to 18.29% (a decrease of 4.07%), and the amount of red blood cell transfusions was reduced by 291 units. Conclusion: This system achieves full-process management of preoperative anemia through information technology, significantly enhancing the standardization of diagnosis and treatment as well as intervention effectiveness, providing an effective solution for perioperative anemia management.

Objective:This study investigates the influence of the apolipoprotein E ε4(APOE ε4)genotype on the relationship between glucose-lipid metabolism disorders and diabetes-related cognitive impairment(DCI).Methods:A case-control study was conducted involving 891 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)with a mean age of(62.1±13.8)years, all of whom underwent elective surgery at the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between January 2017 and December 2022.Among these participants, 229 were diagnosed with DCI(case group), while 662 were cognitively normal(control group).Routine clinical information was collected, and peripheral venous blood samples were analyzed for glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)and blood lipid levels.The single nucleotide polymorphisms rs429358 and rs7412 were analyzed to determine the presence of the APOE ε4 genotype.Stepwise Logistic regression was employed to identify independent risk factors for DCI, and subgroup analyses were performed to evaluate the effect of the APOE ε4 genotype on the relationship between HbA1c and blood lipid levels in relation to DCI risk. Results:Among all patients, female gender( OR=1.915, 95% CI: 1.393-2.631, P<0.001), longer duration of T2DM( OR=1.169, 95% CI: 1.087-1.257, P<0.001), elevated triglycerides( OR=1.161, 95% CI: 1.041-1.294, P=0.007), and being an APOE ε4 carrier( OR=1.638, 95% CI: 1.115-2.405, P=0.012)were identified as independent risk factors for developing DCI.High levels of low-density lipoprotein(LDL)were found to be independently associated with an increased risk of DCI specifically in APOE ε4 carriers( OR=1.408, 95% CI: 1.060-1.870, P=0.018), but not in non-APOE ε4 carriers( P>0.05).In contrast, elevated HbA1c was independently associated with a higher risk of DCI in non-APOE ε4 carriers( OR=1.220, 95% CI: 1.040-1.430, P=0.014), but not in APOE ε4 carriers( P>0.05).Additionally, elevated triglycerides were independently linked to an increased risk of DCI across the entire sample and within each APOE ε4 genotype subgroup. Conclusions:The APOE genotype plays a significant role in modulating the relationship between dyslipidemia and the risk of developing DCI.This highlights the critical importance of lipid metabolism disorders and APOE risk genes in both the development and progression of DCI.These findings offer valuable insights for future clinical and mechanistic studies focused on DCI.

Purpose/Significance To explore the feasibility of applying blockchain technology to the current healthcare system of hos-pitals,and to achieve the purpose of protecting patients'privacy to the greatest extent possible at a lower cost.Method/Process 505 questionnaires are randomly distributed and collected from people of different age groups in Beijing,Tianjin,Shanghai and Shenzhen who have a certain degree of understanding of blockchain technology,and the results are analyzed.Result/Conclusion Different age groups are highly concerned about personal privacy and privacy protection,and are willing to accept blockchain as an emerging technology.There is a greater demand and acceptance for the application of blockchain technology in the primary health care systems.

Objective:To realize the optimization and upgradation of the detection method of you only look once(YOLO)algorithm model based on the improved YOLO network on the ultrasound image for breast tumor.Methods:A total of 659 images of breast tumor of the Kaggle database were selected as the initially dataset,and the image annotation tool Labelimg was used to conduct pre-labeling for the detection targets in the images.According to a ratio as 7:3,629 images of the 659 images were divided into the train set and validation set,and the other 30 images were used as the test set.The convolutional block attention module(CBAM)and bidirectional feature pyramid network(BiFPN)were introduced into the original YOLO algorithm to underwent structural improvement,which was named as YOLOv5-BiFPN-CBAM.Both the train set and validation set were placed in original YOLO algorithm model and YOLOv5-BiFPN-CBAM model to conduct train,which included 200 rounds of iterative training.The obtained optimal weight files were used in the final test of test set.Results:After 200 rounds of iterative train for two kinds of models,the test results of validation set indicated that the mean values of average precision of two kinds of models were respectively 72.1%and 80.5%for all ultrasound images of breast tumor.The result,that the optimal weight file of improved model was tested by test set,indicated the test ability of improved model was significantly enhanced than that of original model for small target in image.Conclusion:Compared with the original YOLO algorithm model,the improved YOLO algorithm model has higher recognition capability for image,which also enhances precision and sensitivity in identifying small targets of ultrasound images of breast tumor.This model is helpful to improve the diagnostic efficiency in clinical practice for breast tumor.

【Objective】 To investigate the protective effects of aflexible sleeve penile protection device on reducing postoperative pain and wound edema in patients after circumcision. 【Methods】 A total of 54 patients who underwent circumcision at Yan’an Branch of Peking University Third Hospital during Feb.1 and May 31, 2023 were enrolled.The patients were randomly divided into the experimental group and control group, with 27 patients in either groups.Patients in the experimental group were treated with a flexible sleeve penis protection device after surgery, and patients in the control group were treated with traditional gauze bandage after surgery.Postoperative pain, wound edema and complications were compared between the two groups. 【Results】 In terms of pain, the visual analogue scale of the experimental group was significantly lower at 6 hours [(1.7±0.9) vs.(3.3±1.9), P<0.001] and 2 days [(2.0±1.3) vs.(3.3±1.3), P<0.001] after surgery than that of the control group, but there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups on the 4th and 7th postoperative days (P>0.05).In terms of edema, the edema score of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group on the 2nd postoperative day [(2.0±1.0) vs.(4.0±0.8), P<0.001] , the 4th postoperative day [(1.5±1.2) vs.(2.6±0.9), P<0.001] , and the 7th postoperative day [(0.9±1.3) vs.(2.3±1.5), P<0.001] .There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of complications between the two groups (P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 The flexible sleeve penile protection device has significant effects of reducing early postoperative pain and reducing edema in patients undergoing circumcision.

Objective:To investigate the concern about pollen broadcasting in Chinese population from multiple dimensions and to understand the information about allergic rhinitis (AR) in China by analyzing related factors.Methods:From March 1 to September 30, 2022, a large-scale multi-center cross-sectional survey was conducted based on the Questionnaire Star platform in 21 Chinese hospitals. A total of 7 056 subjects from 7 regions in China: Northeast, North, East, Central, South, Southwest, and Northwest China were included. Basic characteristics (including social demographic characteristics and disease characteristics of AR patients), concern about pollen broadcasting, the willingness of pollen-induced AR (PiAR) patients to receive pollen broadcasting, and the treatment satisfaction rate of AR patients were collected. The chi-square test, multivariate linear regression model, and Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the concern about pollen broadcasting in the Chinese population and related factors from multiple dimensions.Results:Among 7 056 subjects, 23.02% were concerned about pollen broadcasting. Among 3 176 self-reported AR and 1 019 PiAR patients, 25.60% and 39.16% were concerned about pollen broadcasting, respectively, which was higher than that of non-AR or non-PiAR subjects ( χ2 value was 21.74 and 175.11, respectively, both P<0.001). Among AR patients, the proportion of spring and autumn allergen-positive patients concerned about pollen broadcasting was higher than that in perennial allergen-positive patients ( χ2 value was 20.90 and 19.51, respectively, both P<0.001). The proportion of AR patients with asthma, sinusitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases was higher than those without complications ( χ2 value was 50.83, 21.97, 56.78, 7.62, respectively, all P<0.05). The proportion of AR patients in North China who could find pollen broadcasting locally was 31.01%, significantly higher than those in other regions (all P<0.05). Multivariate linear regression model analysis showed that among PiAR patients, those with higher per capita household income and higher AR disease cognition levels had been concerned about pollen broadcasting in the past, and those complicated with allergic conjunctivitis had stronger intention to receive pollen broadcasting (B value was 0.24, 0.13, 0.66, 0.47, respectively, all P<0.05). The higher the disease cognition level of PiAR patients, the stronger their willingness to actively participate in treatment ( R2=0.72, P<0.001). Only 18.89% of AR patients felt satisfied with the treatment effect. Logistic regression analysis showed that in AR patients, the treatment satisfaction rate was significantly higher among those concerned about pollen broadcasting compared to those who were not ( OR=1.83, P<0.001). Conclusions:Currently, the dissemination of pollen broadcasting in China is hindered by various factors such as disease cognition level. The treatment satisfaction among AR patients remains unsatisfactory.

Objective:To translate Evidence-based Practice-knowledge, attitude, application, anticipated future use (EBP-KAPF) scale into Chinese, and evaluate its reliability and validity.Methods:The Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale was determined through translation, adaptation, recall, review and pre-investigation. From July to August 2022, 250 clinicians from 28 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) were selected by using the convenience sampling method. A self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the EBP-KAPF scale in Chinese to investigate the EBM ability of clinicians, including the basic information of the respondents, the learning and use of Evidence-based medicine courses and related software. The item analysis, validity and reliability evaluation of the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale were performed.Results:The Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale included 26 items in four dimensions: knowledge mastery, attitude, personal application and future use. A total of 265 questionnaires were sent out (including self-made questionnaires and the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale), and 250 effective questionnaires were obtained, with a total effective rate of 94.3%. The total score of the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale was (102.85±17.48) points, and the scores of knowledge mastery, attitude, personal application and future use sub-scales were (27.22±4.47), (13.56±7.70), (20.07±6.78), and (42.00±9.00) points, respectively. Except for item 16, all items were correlated with the total score of the scale, and the correlation coefficient ranged from 0.456 to 0.828. After item 16 was deleted, the determination values of the remaining 25 items ranged from 4.287 to 18.262 ( P<0.001). After item was removed one by one, the Cronbach′s α coefficient of the scale ranged from 0.870 to 0.888. After item 16 was removed, the Chinese version of the 25-item EBP-KAPF scale had good content validity, structural validity and discriminant validity. The content validity index (I-CVI) at the item level ranged from 0.875 to 1.000, and the content validity index at the overall agreement scale level was 0.615. The average S-CVI values were 0.952, and the probability of correction ( K*) values were 0.87 to 1.00. The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the structure fit was good [comparative fit index (CFI)=0.962, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI)=0.957, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.060, χ2/ df=1.889]. Discriminant validity analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in the EBP-KAPF scores among clinicians of different ages, evidence-based medicine course learning and related software use ( P<0.05). After item 16 was removed, the Cronbach′s α coefficient of the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale was 0.893, and the Guttman half coefficients of each dimension were 0.915, 0.901, 0.812 and 0.906, respectively. The correlation coefficients were 0.902-0.982, 0.507-0.953, 0.517-0.744 and 0.632-0.986, respectively. Conclusion:The Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale is simple, easy to understand, unambiguous, and has good validity and reliability.

Objective:To translate Evidence-based Practice-knowledge, attitude, application, anticipated future use (EBP-KAPF) scale into Chinese, and evaluate its reliability and validity.Methods:The Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale was determined through translation, adaptation, recall, review and pre-investigation. From July to August 2022, 250 clinicians from 28 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) were selected by using the convenience sampling method. A self-made questionnaire was used to investigate the EBP-KAPF scale in Chinese to investigate the EBM ability of clinicians, including the basic information of the respondents, the learning and use of Evidence-based medicine courses and related software. The item analysis, validity and reliability evaluation of the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale were performed.Results:The Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale included 26 items in four dimensions: knowledge mastery, attitude, personal application and future use. A total of 265 questionnaires were sent out (including self-made questionnaires and the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale), and 250 effective questionnaires were obtained, with a total effective rate of 94.3%. The total score of the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale was (102.85±17.48) points, and the scores of knowledge mastery, attitude, personal application and future use sub-scales were (27.22±4.47), (13.56±7.70), (20.07±6.78), and (42.00±9.00) points, respectively. Except for item 16, all items were correlated with the total score of the scale, and the correlation coefficient ranged from 0.456 to 0.828. After item 16 was deleted, the determination values of the remaining 25 items ranged from 4.287 to 18.262 ( P<0.001). After item was removed one by one, the Cronbach′s α coefficient of the scale ranged from 0.870 to 0.888. After item 16 was removed, the Chinese version of the 25-item EBP-KAPF scale had good content validity, structural validity and discriminant validity. The content validity index (I-CVI) at the item level ranged from 0.875 to 1.000, and the content validity index at the overall agreement scale level was 0.615. The average S-CVI values were 0.952, and the probability of correction ( K*) values were 0.87 to 1.00. The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the structure fit was good [comparative fit index (CFI)=0.962, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI)=0.957, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.060, χ2/ df=1.889]. Discriminant validity analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in the EBP-KAPF scores among clinicians of different ages, evidence-based medicine course learning and related software use ( P<0.05). After item 16 was removed, the Cronbach′s α coefficient of the Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale was 0.893, and the Guttman half coefficients of each dimension were 0.915, 0.901, 0.812 and 0.906, respectively. The correlation coefficients were 0.902-0.982, 0.507-0.953, 0.517-0.744 and 0.632-0.986, respectively. Conclusion:The Chinese version of the EBP-KAPF scale is simple, easy to understand, unambiguous, and has good validity and reliability.

BACKGROUND: Vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become the primary approach in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. Studies have shown that vaccination against COVID-19 has adverse effects, particularly on human reproductive health, despite the fact that vaccination rates are still on the rise. However, few studies have reported whether vaccination affects the outcome of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) or not. In this study, we compared the outcome of IVF-ET and the development of follicles and embryos between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups. METHODS: A single-center retrospective cohort study of 10,541 in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles was conducted from June 2020 to August 2021. 835 IVF cycles with a history of vaccination against COVID-19 and 1670 IVF cycles that served as negative controls were selected and analyzed utilizing the Matchlt package of R software ( http://www.R-project.org/ ) and the nearest neighbor matching algorithm for propensity-matched analysis at a 1:2 ratio. RESULTS: The number of oocytes collected in the vaccinated group and the unvaccinated group were 8.00 (0, 40.00) and 9.00 (0, 77.00) ( P  = 0.073) and the good-quality embryo rates of the two groups were 0.56±0.32 and 0.56±0.31 averagely ( P  = 0.964). Clinical pregnancy rates for the vaccinated group and unvaccinated group were 42.4% (155/366) and 40.2% (328/816) ( P  = 0.486) and biochemical pregnancy rates were 7.1% (26/366) and 8.7% (71/816) ( P  = 0.355). Two other factors were analyzed in this study; vaccination among different genders and different types (inactivated vaccine or recombinant adenovirus vaccine) showed no statistically significant effect on the above outcomes. CONCLUSIONS In our findings, vaccination against COVID-19 showed no statistically significant effect on the outcomes of IVF-ET and the development of follicles and embryos, nor did the gender of the vaccinated person or the formulation of vaccines show significant effects.
Pregnancy ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; COVID-19/prevention & control* ; Embryo Transfer ; Fertilization in Vitro ; Pregnancy Rate ; Vaccination