1.Effect of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function in children with hemiplegia
Tiantian ZHOU ; Tong ZHANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Yanhua LIANG ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Qing YUE ; Sijia LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(6):711-720
Objective To explore the effect of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function in children with hemiplegia.Methods From October,2023 to January,2025,a total of 52 children with hemiplegia admitted to Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group(n=26)and observation group(n=26).Both groups received conven-tional rehabilitation therapy,while the observation group additionally received Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training,for four weeks.Before and after intervention,the self-selected walking speed(SWS)and maximum walking speed(MWS)of 10-meter Walk Test,6-minute walking distance(6MWD),Physiological Cost Index(PCI),as well as gait line length asymmetry ratio,single support line asymmetry ratio,stance phase asymmetry ratio and step length ratio were compared.Results After intervention,SWS,MWS and 6MWD improved in both groups(|Z|>2.910,P<0.01),and were better in the the observation group than in the control group(|Z|>2.069,P<0.05);PCI significantly decreased in both groups(|Z|>4.458,P<0.001),and was lower in the observation group than in the control group(Z=-2.435,P<0.05);the gait line length asymmetry ratio,single support line asymmetry ratio and stance phase asymmetry ratio improved in both groups(Z=3.398,|t|>2.211,P<0.05),and were better in the observation group than in the control group(Z=2.802,|t|>2.107,P<0.05).Conclusion Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training can effectively improve walking speed and endurance in children with hemiplegia,reduce energy expenditure,enhance walking efficiency,and promote gait symmetry,thereby fa-cilitating symmetrical gait patterns.
2.A Study on the Influencing Factors of Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Peiyi ZHAO ; Xinda CHEN ; Sijia FEI ; Qi PAN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(4):421-428
Objective:This study used non-invasive diagnostic techniques to assess microcirculatory dysfunction in the lower extremities, investigate its influencing factors in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, and explore its correlation with diabetic microvascular complications.Methods:A total of 417 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology at Beijing Hospital between March 2024 and January 2025 were retrospectively enrolled.Based on transcutaneous oxygen pressure(TcPO2)and/or temperature-controlled laser Doppler flowmetry(LDF)blood flow changes in the lower limbs, participants were categorized into a microcirculatory dysfunction group(290 cases, 69.54%)and a normal microcirculation group(127 cases, 30.46%).Statistical analyses, including independent samples t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and χ2 tests, were applied to compare intergroup differences.Multivariate stepwise logistic regression was conducted to identify risk factors for microcirculatory dysfunction. Results:After adjusting for confounding factors, multivariate regression analysis revealed female sex as a protective factor for microcirculation dysfunction( OR=0.456, 95% CI: 0.291-0.715, P<0.001).Gender-stratified analysis further demonstrated indicated that in elderly male T2DM patients, diabetes duration( OR=1.075, 95% CI: 1.024-1.128, P=0.004), hemoglobin A 1c( OR=1.346, 95% CI: 1.101-1.645, P=0.004), body mass index( OR=1.244, 95% CI: 1.095-1.412, P<0.001)and clinically diagnosed diabetic peripheral neuropathy( OR=2.576, 95% CI: 1.181-5.619, P=0.017)were significant risk factors for microcirculatory dysfunction.In elderly female T2DM patients, clinically diagnosed diabetic peripheral neuropathy( OR=2.869, 95% CI: 1.480-5.562, P=0.002), abnormal nerve conduction study( OR=2.023, 95% CI: 1.080-3.790, P=0.028), and diabetic nephropathy( OR=2.451, 95% CI: 1.130-5.317, P=0.023)were identified as significant risk factors. Conclusions:Significant gender disparities exist in microcirculatory dysfunction among elderly T2DM patients.Male patients exhibit a higher prevalence of lower limb microcirculatory impairment, highlighting the need for intensified management of cardiovascular risk factors.In contrast, female patients face elevated risks of microvascular complications, emphasizing the importance of early screening for microcirculatory dysfunction and related microvascular pathologies.
3.Analysis of the Institutional Flow and Trend of Changes in the Total Cost of Grassroots Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
Zi YANG ; Xiaowei MAN ; Sijia QI
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(5):49-52
Objective:To analyze the total amount,institutional flow and development trend of total Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)costs in China from 2018 to 2022,and to study the changes of total TCM costs in different primary healthcare institutions.Methods:The total TCM costs were accounted for using the institutional flow method and the case-base aggregation method.Results:From 2018 to 2022,the total TCM costs of primary healthcare organizations in China accounted for a rising proportion,with a stable growth trend,in which the total flow to community and township health centers accounted for a higher proportion,the proportion of total TCM costs of primary institutions in rural areas declined,and there was a negative growth in the village clinics;the growth rate of primary drug costs slowed down,and the growth rate of medical costs showed a wave-like change,with an overall increase in the amount of financial subsidies and subsidies from the higher level.Conclusion:The TCM service capacity of primary healthcare institutions nationwide has been developing steadily,and should continue to expand the existing advantages and build up a solid position for grassroots TCM service in China;the TCM service capacity of China's rural areas still needs to be improved;it is needed to continue to enhance the capacity of primary technical services of Chinese medicine practitioners and rationalizing the role of pharmaceutical services,and the percentage of financial and higher-level subsidies for primary healthcare institutions has been rising fluctuatingly.
4.Research on the Chinese Medicine Service Capacity of the Primary Medical Institutions in Beijing Based on the Total Expenditure Accounting of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ru HUO ; Sijia QI ; Yan JIANG ; Liying ZHAO ; Wei CHENG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(11):58-62
Objective:To study the development status and characteristics of the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)service capacity of primary medical institutions(referred as primary)in Beijing.Methods:The case-base aggregation method was used to analyze the total amount,distribution,and development changes of total TCM costs in primary healthcare institutions in Beijing.Results:From 2019 to 2023,the average annual growth rate of the TCM costs of primary healthcare institutions in Beijing was 10.09%,and the proportion in total TCM costs increased from 16.01%to 18.19%.The average annual growth rate of the TCM costs of community health service centers(stations)was 11.78%,but there were negative growths in outpatient departments,clinics,and village clinics.The proportion of the primary TCM costs in its health costs increased from 29.16%to 32.56%.The average annual growth rate of income from primary herbal medicines and processed Chinese medicines were 16.75%and 10.13%.Conclusion:The primary TCM undertaking has developed steadily,and Beijing should continue to guide high-quality TCM resources to sink.Multiple measures should be taken to promote the development of TCM in outpatient departments,clinics,and village clinics.The coordination between prices and medical insurance reimbursement and payment methods should be strengthened.Supervision over the quality and use of Chinese medicine should be strengthened,and the technical service capabilities of primary TCM should be enhanced.
5.Analysis of the Institutional Flow and Trend of Changes in the Total Cost of Grassroots Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
Zi YANG ; Xiaowei MAN ; Sijia QI
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(5):49-52
Objective:To analyze the total amount,institutional flow and development trend of total Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)costs in China from 2018 to 2022,and to study the changes of total TCM costs in different primary healthcare institutions.Methods:The total TCM costs were accounted for using the institutional flow method and the case-base aggregation method.Results:From 2018 to 2022,the total TCM costs of primary healthcare organizations in China accounted for a rising proportion,with a stable growth trend,in which the total flow to community and township health centers accounted for a higher proportion,the proportion of total TCM costs of primary institutions in rural areas declined,and there was a negative growth in the village clinics;the growth rate of primary drug costs slowed down,and the growth rate of medical costs showed a wave-like change,with an overall increase in the amount of financial subsidies and subsidies from the higher level.Conclusion:The TCM service capacity of primary healthcare institutions nationwide has been developing steadily,and should continue to expand the existing advantages and build up a solid position for grassroots TCM service in China;the TCM service capacity of China's rural areas still needs to be improved;it is needed to continue to enhance the capacity of primary technical services of Chinese medicine practitioners and rationalizing the role of pharmaceutical services,and the percentage of financial and higher-level subsidies for primary healthcare institutions has been rising fluctuatingly.
6.Effect of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function in children with hemiplegia
Tiantian ZHOU ; Tong ZHANG ; Qi ZHANG ; Yanhua LIANG ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Qing YUE ; Sijia LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(6):711-720
Objective To explore the effect of Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training on lower limb motor function in children with hemiplegia.Methods From October,2023 to January,2025,a total of 52 children with hemiplegia admitted to Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group(n=26)and observation group(n=26).Both groups received conven-tional rehabilitation therapy,while the observation group additionally received Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training,for four weeks.Before and after intervention,the self-selected walking speed(SWS)and maximum walking speed(MWS)of 10-meter Walk Test,6-minute walking distance(6MWD),Physiological Cost Index(PCI),as well as gait line length asymmetry ratio,single support line asymmetry ratio,stance phase asymmetry ratio and step length ratio were compared.Results After intervention,SWS,MWS and 6MWD improved in both groups(|Z|>2.910,P<0.01),and were better in the the observation group than in the control group(|Z|>2.069,P<0.05);PCI significantly decreased in both groups(|Z|>4.458,P<0.001),and was lower in the observation group than in the control group(Z=-2.435,P<0.05);the gait line length asymmetry ratio,single support line asymmetry ratio and stance phase asymmetry ratio improved in both groups(Z=3.398,|t|>2.211,P<0.05),and were better in the observation group than in the control group(Z=2.802,|t|>2.107,P<0.05).Conclusion Lokomat robotic-assisted gait training can effectively improve walking speed and endurance in children with hemiplegia,reduce energy expenditure,enhance walking efficiency,and promote gait symmetry,thereby fa-cilitating symmetrical gait patterns.
7.Research on the Chinese Medicine Service Capacity of the Primary Medical Institutions in Beijing Based on the Total Expenditure Accounting of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ru HUO ; Sijia QI ; Yan JIANG ; Liying ZHAO ; Wei CHENG
Chinese Health Economics 2025;44(11):58-62
Objective:To study the development status and characteristics of the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)service capacity of primary medical institutions(referred as primary)in Beijing.Methods:The case-base aggregation method was used to analyze the total amount,distribution,and development changes of total TCM costs in primary healthcare institutions in Beijing.Results:From 2019 to 2023,the average annual growth rate of the TCM costs of primary healthcare institutions in Beijing was 10.09%,and the proportion in total TCM costs increased from 16.01%to 18.19%.The average annual growth rate of the TCM costs of community health service centers(stations)was 11.78%,but there were negative growths in outpatient departments,clinics,and village clinics.The proportion of the primary TCM costs in its health costs increased from 29.16%to 32.56%.The average annual growth rate of income from primary herbal medicines and processed Chinese medicines were 16.75%and 10.13%.Conclusion:The primary TCM undertaking has developed steadily,and Beijing should continue to guide high-quality TCM resources to sink.Multiple measures should be taken to promote the development of TCM in outpatient departments,clinics,and village clinics.The coordination between prices and medical insurance reimbursement and payment methods should be strengthened.Supervision over the quality and use of Chinese medicine should be strengthened,and the technical service capabilities of primary TCM should be enhanced.
8.A Study on the Influencing Factors of Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Peiyi ZHAO ; Xinda CHEN ; Sijia FEI ; Qi PAN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(4):421-428
Objective:This study used non-invasive diagnostic techniques to assess microcirculatory dysfunction in the lower extremities, investigate its influencing factors in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, and explore its correlation with diabetic microvascular complications.Methods:A total of 417 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology at Beijing Hospital between March 2024 and January 2025 were retrospectively enrolled.Based on transcutaneous oxygen pressure(TcPO2)and/or temperature-controlled laser Doppler flowmetry(LDF)blood flow changes in the lower limbs, participants were categorized into a microcirculatory dysfunction group(290 cases, 69.54%)and a normal microcirculation group(127 cases, 30.46%).Statistical analyses, including independent samples t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and χ2 tests, were applied to compare intergroup differences.Multivariate stepwise logistic regression was conducted to identify risk factors for microcirculatory dysfunction. Results:After adjusting for confounding factors, multivariate regression analysis revealed female sex as a protective factor for microcirculation dysfunction( OR=0.456, 95% CI: 0.291-0.715, P<0.001).Gender-stratified analysis further demonstrated indicated that in elderly male T2DM patients, diabetes duration( OR=1.075, 95% CI: 1.024-1.128, P=0.004), hemoglobin A 1c( OR=1.346, 95% CI: 1.101-1.645, P=0.004), body mass index( OR=1.244, 95% CI: 1.095-1.412, P<0.001)and clinically diagnosed diabetic peripheral neuropathy( OR=2.576, 95% CI: 1.181-5.619, P=0.017)were significant risk factors for microcirculatory dysfunction.In elderly female T2DM patients, clinically diagnosed diabetic peripheral neuropathy( OR=2.869, 95% CI: 1.480-5.562, P=0.002), abnormal nerve conduction study( OR=2.023, 95% CI: 1.080-3.790, P=0.028), and diabetic nephropathy( OR=2.451, 95% CI: 1.130-5.317, P=0.023)were identified as significant risk factors. Conclusions:Significant gender disparities exist in microcirculatory dysfunction among elderly T2DM patients.Male patients exhibit a higher prevalence of lower limb microcirculatory impairment, highlighting the need for intensified management of cardiovascular risk factors.In contrast, female patients face elevated risks of microvascular complications, emphasizing the importance of early screening for microcirculatory dysfunction and related microvascular pathologies.
9.Trend and Flow Analysis of the Total Cost of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China Based on the Institutional Flow Approach
Xueyun TIAN ; Zhi WANG ; Shanshan XIAO ; Zixuan DAI ; Zi YANG ; Sijia QI ; Xiaowei MAN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(9):40-43
Objective:To analyze the total expendition,developmental changes and flow of the total cost of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in China from 2016 to 2021,and to study the development of the total cost of TCM in different medical institutions.Methods:Institutional flow method and case-base aggregation method were used to account for the total TCM costs.Results:From 2016 to 2021,the total amount of total TCM costs flowed to TCM-type hospitals was the highest in China,the proportion of total TCM costs in primary healthcare organizations was increased,and TCM-type clinics and outpatient clinics were developed more rapidly.The share of Chinese medicine drug costs in total Chinese medicine costs has been declined,and the share of county hospitals in their total health costs has been risen overall Conclusion:In the future,it would increase the TCM investment,attach importance to the development of TCM services in non-Chinese medicine hospitals,improve the capacity of primary Chinese medicine services,continue to consolidate the policy of"strengthening the primary",and maintain the rapid development of Chinese medicine clinics and outpatient clinics;the value of Chinese medicine technical labor should be emphasized,and the driving force of county hospitals should be brought into full play.
10.Trend and Flow Analysis of the Total Cost of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China Based on the Institutional Flow Approach
Xueyun TIAN ; Zhi WANG ; Shanshan XIAO ; Zixuan DAI ; Zi YANG ; Sijia QI ; Xiaowei MAN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(9):40-43
Objective:To analyze the total expendition,developmental changes and flow of the total cost of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in China from 2016 to 2021,and to study the development of the total cost of TCM in different medical institutions.Methods:Institutional flow method and case-base aggregation method were used to account for the total TCM costs.Results:From 2016 to 2021,the total amount of total TCM costs flowed to TCM-type hospitals was the highest in China,the proportion of total TCM costs in primary healthcare organizations was increased,and TCM-type clinics and outpatient clinics were developed more rapidly.The share of Chinese medicine drug costs in total Chinese medicine costs has been declined,and the share of county hospitals in their total health costs has been risen overall Conclusion:In the future,it would increase the TCM investment,attach importance to the development of TCM services in non-Chinese medicine hospitals,improve the capacity of primary Chinese medicine services,continue to consolidate the policy of"strengthening the primary",and maintain the rapid development of Chinese medicine clinics and outpatient clinics;the value of Chinese medicine technical labor should be emphasized,and the driving force of county hospitals should be brought into full play.

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