1.Clinical doctor-patient shared decision-making: the “collision” between Western theories and Chinese culture
Mengnan LI ; Yuanyuan YAN ; Guang FU ; Xi CHEN ; Wenjuan MO
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(1):100-104
This paper reviewed the development history of doctor-patient shared decision-making (SDM) at home and abroad, emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural analysis in constructing a Chinese doctor-patient SDM model. It also delved into the relationship between Western “individualistic” sociocultural values and doctor-patient SDM, as well as the influence of China’s “collectivist” sociocultural values on doctor-patient SDM, revealing significant disparities in doctor-patient SDM models under distinct sociocultural contexts. Although the doctor-patient SDM theory in China originated from the West, this theory requires profound “collision” and adaptation with local Chinese culture to form a localized theory suited to China’s national conditions. Through cross-cultural adaptation and integrating China’s familism tradition and medical ethics concepts, the future construction of the doctor-patient SDM model in China should emphasize family members’ involvement and seek cultural balance to facilitate its widespread application in clinical practice.
2.Prevalence of menopausal syndrome among postmenopausal women in Pan'an County
YING Huizhen ; JI Li ; KONG Wenjuan ; WANG Yuan ; CHEN Xiaoxia ; HU Caihong ; FU Haiying ; LU Yuanyuan ; CHE Xiuli
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(3):312-315
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of menopausal syndrome among postmenopausal women in Pan'an County, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the basis for guiding the health management of postmenopausal women.
Methods:
From May 2023 to April 2024, the postmenopausal women aged 40 to 69 years in Pan'an County were selected using the random cluster sampling method. Demographic information, lifestyle and prevalence of gynecological diseases were collected through questionnaire surveys. The prevalence of menopausal syndrome was assessed by modified Kupperman Score Scale. Factors affecting menopausal syndrome were analyzed by a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 816 postmenopausal women were surveyed, with an mean age of (57.63±2.92) years and a mean natural menopause age of (49.85±2.13) years. There were 574 cases with menopausal syndrome, with a prevalence of 70.34%. Flashes and sweating, insomnia and irritability were common symptoms, accounting for 62.87%, 47.43% and 41.18%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that monthly personal income of ≤5 000 yuan (<3 000 yuan, OR=3.124, 95%CI: 1.829-5.335; 3 000-5 000 yuan, OR=2.399, 95%CI: 1.370-4.201) and having gynecological diseases (OR=1.970, 95%CI: 1.292-3.004) were associated with a higher risk of menopausal syndrome, while average (OR=0.141, 95%CI: 0.072-0.276) or sufficient sleep quality (OR=0.095, 95%CI: 0.049-0.185) were associated with a lower risk of menopausal syndrome.
Conclusion
The prevalence of menopausal syndrome among postmenopausal women in Pan'an County is relatively high, and is mainly influenced by personal economic status, sleep quality and the presence of gynecological diseases.
3.Differential expression and prognostic significance of exosomal miRNA derived from bone marrow stromal cells in the bone marrow supernatants of patients with AML
Wei Dai ; Xiaoting Wang ; Wenjuan Fu ; Qiushuang Li ; Tianhui Zhou ; Mengyuan Lu ; Huifang Huang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(11):2113-2123
Objective:
To investigate the aberrant alterations of microRNAs ( miRNAs) in exosomes derived from bone marrow stromal cells ( BMSCs) in the bone marrow supernatants of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and their impact on the prognosis of AML patients .
Methods:
Bone marrow supernatant samples were col- lected from three AML patients and three healthy donors . Exosomes were isolated using a commercial kit , identif- ying the morphology and marker expression , and subjected to miRNA sequencing to determine differentially ex- pressed miRNAs (DE-miRNAs) . The DE-miRNAs were then intersected with the exosomal miRNA expression pro- files of primary AML cells (GSE64029) to exclude AML cell - derived signals and to identify BMSC-derived DE - miRNAs . Subsequently , candidate miRNAs were identified through Cox regression and Lasso regression analyses based on data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) . A prognostic risk model for AML was constructed , and pa- tients were stratified into high-risk and low-risk groups according to the median risk score . The prognostic value and clinical relevance of the model were further validated . Finally , the target genes of the candidate miRNAs were pre- dicted , followed by pathway enrichment analysis , construction of key regulatory networks , and correlation analysis between the expression levels of key miRNAs and their corresponding target genes .
Results:
Isolated exosomes ex- hibited a typical cup-shaped morphology with intact structures with particle size of 30 - 150 nm , and expressed exo- somal markers CD63 , ALIX , and TSG101 . miRNA sequencing identified 103 DE-miRNAs in AML patients com- pared with healthy donors; after intersection with the GSE64029 dataset , 83 BMSC-derived DE-miRNAs were re- tained . Among these , five candidate miRNAs ( miR-25-3p , miR-532-5p , miR-194-5p , miR-10a-5p , and miR- 20a-5p) were used to construct the prognostic model . Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated significantly lon- ger overall survival in the low-risk group compared with the high-risk group (P < 0. 05) . The areas under the ROC curve for the training/validation cohorts were 0. 80/0. 74 , 0. 80/0. 78 , and 0. 79/0. 64 at 1 , 2 , and 3 years , re- spectively . The prognostic model was significantly associated with risk stratification , patient age , and FAB classifi- cation (P < 0. 05) . KEGG pathway enrichment revealed that target genes of the candidate miRNAs were closely linked to cancer-related signaling pathways , including hepatocellular carcinoma , breast cancer , and non-small cell lung cancer. Correlation analysis indicated that the candidate miRNAs were significantly associated with key genes such as HIF1A , CREB1 , PIK3CA , IGF1R , PIK3R1 , TIAM1 , CRK , and PTEN (P < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
AML patients exhibit distinct miRNA expression profiles in BMSC-derived exosomes . A five-miRNA signature ( miR-25 - 3p , miR-532-5p , miR-194-5p , miR-10a-5p , and miR-20a-5p) demonstrates robust prognostic performance , sup- porting its potential clinical utility in risk stratification and outcome prediction for AML.
4.Development status among infants at ages of 0 to 36 months in Xiaoshan District
LI Qing ; ZHONG Bihua ; SUN Jiarui ; DAI Fengpo ; DING Yina ; MIAO Xiangqing ; FU Yaxian ; TU Yuyan ; TAN Wenjuan ; YU Yinfei
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(3):255-259
Objective:
To learn the status and influencing factors of development among infants at ages of 0 to 36 months in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, so as to provide the reference for promoting healthy development of infants.
Methods:
Infants at ages of 0-36 months who underwent physical examination in Child Health Clinic of Xiaoshan District Community Health Service Center were selected in 2022. General data of infants and their mothers were collected through questionnaires, and the development status of infants was screened by Age and Stages Questionnaire (third edition). Factors affecting the development status were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 2 519 infants were investigated, including 1 339 males (53.16%) and 1 180 females (46.84%). There were 608 infants with abnormal development of at least one functional area of communication (CM), gross motor (GM), fine motor (FM), problems solving (CG) and personal-social (PS). The abnormal rate was 24.14%, and the abnormal rates of the above functional areas were 9.77%, 6.59%, 7.98%, 6.39% and 9.33%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that gender (male, OR=1.563, 95%CI: 1.191-2.052), mother's childbearing age (≥35 years, OR=1.411, 95%CI: 1.001-1.988), mother's educational level (lower than junior college, OR=1.460, 95%CI: 1.116-1.912) were factors affecting abnormal development of CM; preterm birth (OR=2.323, 95%CI: 1.315-4.103) was factors affecting abnormal development of GM; gender (male, OR=1.654, 95%CI: 1.225-2.232) was factors affecting abnormal development of FM; gender (male, OR=1.511, 95%CI: 1.086-2.102) and mode of delivery (cesarean section, OR=1.460, 95%CI: 1.060-2.010) were factors affecting abnormal development of CG; gender (male, OR=1.340, 95%CI: 1.019-1.763) and birth weight (low birth weight, OR=1.985, 95%CI: 1.149-3.432) were factors affecting abnormal development of PS.
Conclusions
The rate of abnormal development among infants at ages of 0 to 36 months in Xiaoshan District is 24.14%. Gender, preterm birth, mode of delivery, birth weight, mother's childbearing age and mother's educational level could affect the development status of infants.
5.An introduction of butanone exceeding the standard and rectification in the inkjet printer maintenance post in an electronic enterprise
Shishu TANG ; Jiaojun LIANG ; Cheng ZHANG ; Wenjuan FU ; Geshi MAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(6):142-144
Objective To understand the situation of butanone exceeding the standard in the maintenance post of inkjet printer, and the measures and process of rectification in an electronic enterprise, and to provide reference for the management of over-standard posts in the same type of enterprises. Methods The relevant data were collected through on-site occupational health survey, process improvement and on-site detection. The rationality and feasibility of rectification of posts exceeding the standard were analyzed. Results Through many on-site process improvements, the posts were set up separately and effective protective facilities were added, and the concentration of butanone in the posts exceeding the standard was reduced from 894.2 mg/m3 (>5 OELs) to 4.4 mg/m3 (≤ 10% OELs), which was in line with the occupational exposure limit specified in the national standard. Conclusion The enterprise has successfully completed the rectification of the excessive concentration of butanone in the inkjet printer maintenance posts. It is an effective way to reduce the concentration of occupational hazards by setting up posts independently and adopting closed ventilation protection measures.
6.Viable Bacteria Assay of Helicobacter pylori by RT-qPCR Measurement of cgt Gene Expression Levels:Establishment and Application of a New Method
Zhihui TANG ; Lifa FU ; Yanrong ZHANG ; Boyan ZHOU ; Tianqin FENG ; Wenjuan YANG ; Ge LIANG ; Qianya YAN ; Canlin ZHENG ; Mingjiang BIE ; Baoning WANG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2024;55(5):1316-1321
Objective To establish a viable bacteria assay for Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)by assessing the cgt gene expression,and to develop accordingly a rapid and novel testing method for clinical precision treatment.Methods Viable bacteria count was determined in bacterial cultures.The transcriptional expression level of cgt(hp0421),the conserved gene that encodes cholesterol-α-glucosyltransferase(CGT)in H.pylori,was measured by RT-PCR.The correlation between the number of colonies and cgt gene transcription expression was analyzed and the regression model was constructed.The linear range,sensitivity,and specificity of the new method were examined accordingly.The bactericidal action of clarithromycin was assessed using this method to verify the performance of the method in determining clinical bacterial drug resistance.Results The Ct values of cgt for H.pylori colony counts of 102,104,106,and 108 CFU/mL were 29.67±0.14,23.37±0.36,17.65±0.37,and 11.38±0.39,respectively.In the range of 101-108 CFU/mL,the regression equation for cgt gene expression and viable bacterial counts determined by RT-qPCR was y=-0.350 1x+12.49,with the correlation coefficient being R2=0.9992 and the sensitivity being 101 CFU/mL,showing no cross-reaction with 13 other bacteria.The lg values of live H.pylori bacteria treated with clarithromycin at 0,5,10,20,and 40 μg/mL for 12 h were 2.57±0.02,2.45±0.01,2.19±0.02,1.91±0.07,and 1.33±0.05,respectively.The corresponding cgt gene Ct values were 27.76±0.09,28.37±0.24,29.51±0.14,30.11±0.12,and 31.66±0.11.By applying the cgt gene expression in the equation,the estimated counts of viable bacteria were found to be 2.73±0.03,2.52±0.08,2.11±0.05,1.89±0.02,and 1.33±0.04,showing no significant difference in statistical analysis(P>0.05).Conclusion The method for assessing viable bacteria account by evaluating cgt gene expression in H.pylori was successfully established,significantly reducing the time required to determine viable bacteria count and providing a new method for clinical viable bacteria testing.
7.Sinicization of the Gerontological nursing competence scale and test of its reliability and validity
Hong LI ; Yingping FU ; Jie ZHAO ; Zhuhui NA ; Wenjuan FENG ; Anniina TOHMOLA
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(4):273-280
Objective:To sinicize the Gerontological nursing competence (GeroNursingCom) scale and test its reliability and validity.Methods:This was a cross sectional investigation. The Brislin translation model was used for normal translation and back-translation, cultural adjustment and pre-investigation. The Chinese version of the GeroNursingCom scale was formed according to expert comments. From September to October 2021, a questionnaire survey was conducted by convenient sampling method on 312 nursing undergraduates from 3 undergraduate medical schools in Kunming to test its reliability and validity.Results:The Chinese version of the GeroNursingCom scale included 11 dimensions and a total of 50 items. The overall Cronbach′s α coefficient of the scale was 0.909, the Cronbach′s α coefficient of each dimension was 0.625-0.912, the split-half reliability coefficient was 0.768, and the test-retest reliability was 0.845. The scale-level content validity value was 0.930, and the item-level content validity value was 0.830-1.000. Exploratory factor analysis extracted a total of 11 common factors with eigenvalues>1, and the common interpretation of the results was 68.374%.Conclusions:The Chinese version of GeroNursingCom scale has good reliability and validity, and can be used as a tool to evaluate nursing interns' geriatric nursing ability.
8.Relationship of common dyadic coping to marital satisfaction and quality of life for patients with brain injury and their spouses in a rehabilitation facility: using common fate model
Wenjuan FU ; Jianhua HOU ; Xiaonan YU ; Tianyong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(12):1446-1453
ObjectiveTo investigate common dyadic coping (CDC) in linking with marital satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) in patients with brain injury and their spouses in a rehabilitation facility by using common fate model (CFM). MethodsFrom October, 2022 to June, 2023, 101 brain injury inpatients and their spouses in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital completed the questionnaire of Dyadic Coping Inventory, Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale and World Health Organization Quality of Life. ResultsThe level of CDC between patients and their spouses significantly positively correlated with their marital satisfaction for both partners (β = 0.814, P < 0.001), as well as correlated with their quality of life (β = 0.271, P = 0.038; β = 0.481, P < 0.001). For the dimensions of QOL, the physical, psychological, social relationship and environmental dimensions significantly positive correlated with the CDC for the spouses, and only psychological and social relationship dimensions for the patients. ConclusionFacing the stress of brain injury, the level of CDC within couples can positively predict their marital satisfaction and QOL, and effect seems stronger for the spouses. It is advisable to consider both brain injured patients and their spouses as a whole to promote psychological adaptation and improve rehabilitation outcomes.
9.Diagnostic value of a combined serology-based model for minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with compensated cirrhosis
Shanghao LIU ; Hongmei ZU ; Yan HUANG ; Xiaoqing GUO ; Huiling XIANG ; Tong DANG ; Xiaoyan LI ; Zhaolan YAN ; Yajing LI ; Fei LIU ; Jia SUN ; Ruixin SONG ; Junqing YAN ; Qing YE ; Jing WANG ; Xianmei MENG ; Haiying WANG ; Zhenyu JIANG ; Lei HUANG ; Fanping MENG ; Guo ZHANG ; Wenjuan WANG ; Shaoqi YANG ; Shengjuan HU ; Jigang RUAN ; Chuang LEI ; Qinghai WANG ; Hongling TIAN ; Qi ZHENG ; Yiling LI ; Ningning WANG ; Huipeng CUI ; Yanmeng WANG ; Zhangshu QU ; Min YUAN ; Yijun LIU ; Ying CHEN ; Yuxiang XIA ; Yayuan LIU ; Ying LIU ; Suxuan QU ; Hong TAO ; Ruichun SHI ; Xiaoting YANG ; Dan JIN ; Dan SU ; Yongfeng YANG ; Wei YE ; Na LIU ; Rongyu TANG ; Quan ZHANG ; Qin LIU ; Gaoliang ZOU ; Ziyue LI ; Caiyan ZHAO ; Qian ZHAO ; Qingge ZHANG ; Huafang GAO ; Tao MENG ; Jie LI ; Weihua WU ; Jian WANG ; Chuanlong YANG ; Hui LYU ; Chuan LIU ; Fusheng WANG ; Junliang FU ; Xiaolong QI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;46(1):52-61
Objective:To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of serological indicators and evaluate the diagnostic value of a new established combined serological model on identifying the minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) in patients with compensated cirrhosis.Methods:This prospective multicenter study enrolled 263 compensated cirrhotic patients from 23 hospitals in 15 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of China between October 2021 and August 2022. Clinical data and laboratory test results were collected, and the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score was calculated. Ammonia level was corrected to the upper limit of normal (AMM-ULN) by the baseline blood ammonia measurements/upper limit of the normal reference value. MHE was diagnosed by combined abnormal number connection test-A and abnormal digit symbol test as suggested by Guidelines on the management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis. The patients were randomly divided (7∶3) into training set ( n=185) and validation set ( n=78) based on caret package of R language. Logistic regression was used to establish a combined model of MHE diagnosis. The diagnostic performance was evaluated by the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic curve, Hosmer-Lemeshow test and calibration curve. The internal verification was carried out by the Bootstrap method ( n=200). AUC comparisons were achieved using the Delong test. Results:In the training set, prevalence of MHE was 37.8% (70/185). There were statistically significant differences in AMM-ULN, albumin, platelet, alkaline phosphatase, international normalized ratio, MELD score and education between non-MHE group and MHE group (all P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that AMM-ULN [odds ratio ( OR)=1.78, 95% confidence interval ( CI) 1.05-3.14, P=0.038] and MELD score ( OR=1.11, 95% CI 1.04-1.20, P=0.002) were independent risk factors for MHE, and the AUC for predicting MHE were 0.663, 0.625, respectively. Compared with the use of blood AMM-ULN and MELD score alone, the AUC of the combined model of AMM-ULN, MELD score and education exhibited better predictive performance in determining the presence of MHE was 0.755, the specificity and sensitivity was 85.2% and 55.7%, respectively. Hosmer-Lemeshow test and calibration curve showed that the model had good calibration ( P=0.733). The AUC for internal validation of the combined model for diagnosing MHE was 0.752. In the validation set, the AUC of the combined model for diagnosing MHE was 0.794, and Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed good calibration ( P=0.841). Conclusion:Use of the combined model including AMM-ULN, MELD score and education could improve the predictive efficiency of MHE among patients with compensated cirrhosis.
10.Practice of clinical pharmacist developing in medication reconciliation for the inpatients in cardiovascular medi- cine department
Fangfang FU ; Guobo ZHOU ; Congru LIN ; Wenjuan GAO ; Pengfei ZHOU ; Chaofeng LIAO
China Pharmacy 2022;33(10):1263-1268
OBJECTIVE To analyze the medication reconciliation for the inpatients in cardiovascular medicine department ,to provide reference for the establishment of working mode of clinical pharmacists in the department of cardiovascular medicine and to provide a basis for clinical pharmacists and community pharmacists developing pharmaceutical care for patients after transfering to community health center. METHODS From October 2020 to September 2021,newly admitted or newly transferred inpatients with chronic disease were selected from Shiyan People ’s Hospital of Shenzhen Bao ’an District. Medication reconciliation was conducted by clinical pharmacists after pharmaceutical consultation. According to the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) classification system V 9.1,the existing drug-related problems (DRPs)were classified and summarized. The effectiveness and safety evaluation,medication education and other measures were provided ,and the acceptance of intervention was analyzed at the same time. RESULTS A total of 100 patients were included ,including 54 males and 46 females. The average age was (60.21±9.69) years,the average number of chronic diseases was (2.84±0.83),and the median number of drugs was 5.00. Among them ,110 treatment drug deviations were found in 74 patients,involving 10 categories and 61 drugs. Top three drugs in the list of accumulative drug deviation were cardiovascular system drugs (35 deviations),digestive medicine drugs (16 deviations)and endocrine system drugs (15 deviations). The above treatment drug deviation may cause 122 DRPs, mainly “treatment effectiveness”problems(74 DRPs),and the causes were “inappropriate medication time ormedication interval ”(32 DRPs), followed by “inappropriate drug combination ”(10 DRPs). Interventions to DRPs mainly concentrated on patient level ,drug level (58)and doctor level (58),155 of which (84.70%)were fully accepted and implemented. CONCLUSIONS Some patients have a weak awareness of medications according to doctor ’s advice;drug reconciliation led by clinical pharma- cists at admission can fully understand the potential drug problems of patients ,and help doctors improve the drug compliance of patients and ensure their medication safety .


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