1.Cost-effectiveness analysis of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue combined with recombinant human growth hormone in the treatment of central precocious puberty
Chunsong YANG ; Jianing LIU ; Zheng LIU ; Linan ZENG ; Jin WU ; Lingli ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(1):79-85
OBJECTIVE To compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) combined with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) (combination therapy regimen) versus GnRHa monotherapy (monotherapy regimen) in the treatment of central precocious puberty (CPP). METHODS From the societal perspective and based on a real-world study conducted at West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University, the cost-effectiveness analysis was performed to compare the long-term cost-effectiveness of two pharmacotherapy regimens for CPP girls, with final height as outcome indexes, using per capita disposable income of rural residents and urban residents (20 133-49 283 yuan) in 2022 as the social willing-to-pay (WTP) threshold. The robustness of the basic analysis result was verified by using one-way sensitivity analysis and probability sensitivity analysis, and the cost-effectiveness of different combinations of long-acting preparations was compared using scenario analysis. RESULTS The basic analysis result showed that the combination therapy regimen required an additional cost of 25 193.49 yuan for every one-centimeter improvement in the final height of girls with CPP compared with the monotherapy regimen, which was not cost-effective for residents in rural areas, but it was cost-effective for residents in urban areas. One-way sensitivity analysis showed that the uncertain factors with potential impacts on the results were, in order, the price of rhGH, the final height of pediatric patients in the combination therapy regimen group, the course of rhGH in the combination therapy regimen group, and the final height of pediatric patients in the monotherapy regimen group. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis indicated that the probability of the combination therapy regimen being cost-effective was higher than that of the monotherapy regimen when WTP was more than 26 010 yuan/cm. When GnRHa long-acting preparation was used for intramuscular injection every 3 months, the combination therapy regimen was not cost-effective for rural residents, but was cost-effective for urban residents; when rhGH long-acting preparation was injected subcutaneously once a week, the combination therapy regimen was not cost-effective for residents in both rural areas and urban areas. CONCLUSIONS The combination of GnRHa and rhGH is only recommended for CPP children with better affordability to improve final height. The benefits, risks, and affordability of treatment should be comprehensively considered before the decisions on pharmacotherapy, to avoid abuse of rhGH due to the blind pursuit of height growth.
2.Construction of a refined management system for patients’self-carried medicine dispensing in PIVAS of our hospital
Min ZHANG ; Yaya YANG ; Chunsong YANG ; Hailong LI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(10):1232-1237
OBJECTIVE To standardize the management of patients’ self-carried medicines dispensed by Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS) of our hospital, improve the quality of medical care, and ensure the safety of patients’ medication. METHODS Based on evidence-based methodology, the research literature of domestic medical institutions on the management of patients’ self-carried medicines was systematically searched and analyzed, and the data on the use of patients’ self- carried medicines in our hospital from February to April 2023 were extracted based on our hospital’s information system. A fishbone diagram of the difficulties in constructing patients’ self-carried medicines within PIVAS of our hospital was drawn through brainstorming, thereby establishing a refined whole-process management system for patients’ self-carried medicines in PIVAS. The effectiveness of the system was evaluated through the indicators, including dispensing volume, error rate, and so on. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS A total of 15 papers were included, covering descriptive studies on the reasons for the use of patients’ self- carried medicines, current status of their use, management system, management methods, management suggestions. There were 12 clinical departments in our hospital with a high proportion of patients using self-carried medicines, among which the pediatric neurology department had the most use of patients’ self-carried medicines, accounting for 10.65%. In terms of dosage form, injectable drugs accounted for 13.68%, all of anticancer drug were uniformly dispensed by our hospital’s PIVAS. PIVAS in our hospital had successfully constructed the management system for dispensing patients’ self-carried medicines, which included the processes of drug reception and preservation, medical document retention, doctor’s order review, drug placement, dispensing, review and transportation. After the implementation of the system, from May 2023 to October 2024, our hospital’s PIVAS dispensed 654 bags of patients’ self-carried medicines in total,with a monthly average of 36 bags. Zero error management 5);was realized for all patients’ self-carried medicines. The system operates stably and effectively, thereby ensuring the high-quality dispensing of patients’ self-carried medicines in PIVAS of our hospital.
3.Application of FMEA model and 6S management method in reducing dispensing errors in PIVAS of children’s hospitals
Linfeng HE ; Yaya YANG ; Yunzhu LIN ; Chunsong YANG ; Lingli ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(2):237-241
OBJECTIVE To reduce dispensing errors in pharmacy intravenous admixture service (PIVAS) of children’s hospitals. METHODS The risk of dispensing procedures in our PIVAS was identified by applying failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) model. Potential failure modes that might lead to dispensing errors in each link were determined, and failure causes were analyzed. The severity, incidence and detection degree of potential failure modes were quantitatively scored, and their risk priority number (RPN) was calculated to screen failure modes that needed to be improved in priority; the corresponding improvement measures were developed by 6S management method from six aspects, namely, finishing (seiri), rectifying (seiton), sweeping (seiso), sanitation (seiketsu), literacy (shitsuke) and safety. The effect of intervention before and after rectification was evaluated. RESULTS Based on the RPN, 32 potential failure modes were selected, of which a total of 18 critical failure modes that needed to be improved in priority. After implementing corresponding measures according to 6S management method, the RPN of 18 critical failure modes decreased. The total RPN decreased from 497 to 142 with a decrease rate of 71.43%. The error rates of 15 critical failure modes were significantly lower than before implementation (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Applying FMEA model and 6S management method to the risk control of all aspects of PIVAS workflow can effectively reduce the risk of PIVAS dispensing errors and ensure the safety of children’s intravenous medication.
4.Research on the value of quantitative evaluation system of medical equipment procurement in the management of hospital asset allocation
Yu FANG ; Jian ZHAO ; Chunsong ZHANG ; Peng GONG
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(2):121-126
Objective:To establish a quantitative evaluation system for medical equipment procurement and to explore its application value in the allocation and management of hospital assets.Methods:Based on theoretical research and on-site evaluation,an evaluation index system was developed from four levels of clinical demand,technical level,procurement process and service capabilities.The quantitative evaluation of the procurement process was conducted by using covariance-analytic hierarchy process(Cov-AHP),and a"6-stage"optimization process of medical equipment procurement was developed.A total of 257 sets of medical equipment purchased by Beijing Shunyi Hospital from August 2019 to July 2023 were selected,and the expert demonstration model(126 units)and the quantitative evaluation model(131 units)were used for medical equipment asset allocation management.The standardization of the medical equipment procurement process,effectiveness of performance objectives and satisfaction of clinical services of medical equipment procurement under different management methods were compared.Results:The standardization degrees of the procurement process of the medical equipment in the quantitative evaluation model in terms of startup,demonstration,implementation,installation and use stages were(98.42±2.83)%,(98.97±2.45)%,(96.24±3.87)%,(96.42±2.54)% and(94.82±5.31)%,respectively,which were higher than those in the expert demonstration model,the difference was statistically significant(t=3.741,4.385,6.551,7.620,4.563,P<0.05).The achievement rates of quality index,progress index,social benefit index and cost-benefit index of medical equipment procurement in the quantitative evaluation model were(96.15±4.08)%,(96.41±2.37)%,(92.77±3.89)% and(93.06±4.33)%,respectively,which were higher than those in the expert demonstration model,the difference was statistically significant(t=4.156,4.562,5.014,4.069,P<0.05).The clinical satisfaction scores of medical equipment users of medical equipment in the quantitative evaluation model for large medical equipment,life support and first aid equipment,laboratory testing equipment,surgical treatment equipment and other medical equipment were(90.24±1.89)points,(93.45±2.64)points,(95.67±3.64)points and(93.82±2.55)points and(97.25±3.89)points,respectively,which were higher than those in the expert demonstration model,the difference was statistically significant(t=3.678,4.079,2.845,3.628,5.023,P<0.05).Conclusion:The quantitative evaluation system can standardize the procurement process of medical equipment,improve the achievement rate of the performance target of medical equipment procurement,and improve the clinical service level of medical equipment.
5.Follow-up study on the effect of anti-hypertensive therapy on left ventricular myocardial work in elderly patients with hypertension
Xiaoyan KANG ; Junyu LIU ; Jiayu ZHANG ; Chunsong KANG ; Jiping XUE
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2023;32(9):782-789
Objective:To evaluate the effect of different blood pressure control levels on myocardial work by left ventricular pressure-strain loop (LVPSL) in elderly hypertensive patients.Methods:Retrospectively, 158 elderly patients with hypertension in Shanxi Bethune Hospital from January to June 2017 were randomly divided into standard anti-hypertensive group ( n=75) and intensive anti-hypertensive group ( n=83). Another 48 cases of age and sex matched elderly without cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and other diseases affecting cardiac function were selected as control group. All patients with hypertension underwent echocardiography at baseline, 12 and 24 months after antihypertensive treatment. The parameters of myocardial work, including global work index (GWI), global constructive work (GCW), global wasted work (GWW) and global work efficiency (GWE), were obtained by LVPSL. The changes of myocardial work parameters were compared between the standard group and the intensive group after 12 and 24 months of antihypertensive treatment. Results:①At baseline, GWI, GCW, GWW of the standard group and the intensive group were significantly higher than those of the control group (all P<0.05). ②After 12 and 24 months of antihypertensive treatment, GWI, GCW and GWW in standard and intensive antihypertensive groups decreased continuously ( P<0.05). ③The GWI, GCW and GWW of the intensive antihypertensive group were lower than those of the standard antihypertensive group at 12 and 24 months after antihypertensive treatment ( P<0.05). ④After 12 months of antihypertensive treatment, the reductions of GWI, GCW and GWW in standard and intensive antihypertensive groups were greater than those in 24 and 12 months of antihypertensive treatment (all P<0.05), and the reductions of GWI, GCW and GWW in intensive antihypertensive group were greater than those in standard antihypertensive group (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Left ventricular systolic function decreases and myocardial work increases in elderly hypertensive patients. Left ventricular systolic function improves after antihypertensive treatment, and the improvement of intensive antihypertensive is more obvious than that of standard antihypertensive treatment.
6.Overview of the Systematic Review of Drug Treatment for Tic Disorders in Children
Jianhua ZHANG ; Bingyao KANG ; Dan LI ; Dan LUO ; Chunsong YANG ; Jing CHEN
China Pharmacy 2021;32(21):2647-2654
OBJECTIVE:To overview and analyze the current evidence of systematic reviews of drug treatment for children with tic disorder (TD),and to provide evidence-based reference for clinical practice. METHODS :Retrieved from Medline ,Embase, CBM,CNKI,VIP and Wanfang database ,and so on ,systematic reviews about the efficacy and safety of drug treatment for TD were collected. AMSTAR- 2 tools were used to evaluate the quality of included studies ;the intervention measures ,diagnosis standard,outcome index ,the types of included studies ,main conclusion ,control measures ,effect sizes of different drug treatment were also extracted and analyzed descriptively. RESULTS :A total of 27 systematic reviews were included ,of which 5 were medium-quality,8 low-quality and 14 very-low-quality. Meta-analysis showed that although typical psychiatric drugs could control tic symptoms ,ADR were prominent and the safety was not good ;risperidone and aripiprazole as atypical psychiatric drugs had good efficacy and safety ,and the research evidence was relatively sufficient. Clonidine as α2 adrenergic agonist could effectively control tic symptoms with fewer ADR ,especially for patients with affention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),and research evidence was sufficient. Tiapride could effectively improve tic symptoms ,and the overall tolerance was better. Tomoxetine and methylphenidate could significantly improve the tic symptoms of tic patients with ADHD. CONCLUSIONS :In the clinical treatment of TD in children ,ADR induced by typical antipsychotics are prominent and the safety is not good ;risperidone, aripiprazole,clonidine and tiapride have good efficacy and safety. Clonidine ,tomoxetine and methylphenidate could significantly improve tic symptoms of TD patients with ADHD. But the quality of systematic review methodology for tomoxetine and methylp- henidate is not good and further improvement is needed.
7.Study on the Medication Compliance of Children with Tic Disorder Based on the Theory of Protective Motivation
Chunsong YANG ; Lingli ZHANG ; Jiayuan LI ; Dan YU ; Yaya YANG ; Xiaofang WU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(19):2415-2420
OBJECTIVE:To study the current status and influencing factors of medication compliance in children with tic disorder(TD),and to provide reference for improving medication compliance in TD children. METHODS:The questionnaire was designed according to the protection motivation theory. The cross-sectional study was adopted to conduct questionnaire survey among TD children in West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University from Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2019. The structural equation model was established according to the theoretical assumptions,and the maximum likelihood method was used to estimate the model;multiple linear regression analysis was carried out for the factors with significant influence in the single factor analysis,and path analysis and intermediary effect test were carried out. RESULTS:A total of 317 patients with TD were included,the mean age was(8.38±2.54)years,and the mean course of disease was(3.19±2.46)years. Average medication compliance scores was (5.70±1.69),among which 15.1% was low compliance,37.5% moderate compliance,and 47.3% high compliance. Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that comorbidities(β=0.124,SE=0.167,P=0.011),education level of the main guardian(β= 0.236,SE=0.110,P<0.001),quality of life(β=0.399,SE=0.112,P<0.001)and the types of drugs taken(β=0.166,SE= 0.047,P=0.001)were the factors affecting medication compliance of children with TD. Structural equation model analysis showed that severity(β=0.295,95%CI:0.103-0.493),external return(β=0.830,95%CI:0.662-1.002),self-efficacy(β=0.200,95%CI: 0.057-0.353),susceptibility(β=0.220,95%CI:0.084-0.352)and quality of life(β=0.353,95%CI:0.211-0.500)had a direct positive impact on medication compliance. Quality of life mediated between external returns and compliance variables(intermediary effect accounted for 13.9% of the total effect value). CONCLUSIONS:Children with TD have low medication compliance. It is recommended that pediatricians in medical institutions at all levels to manage the medication compliance of patients with TD from the severity,susceptibility,external returns and self-efficacy,so as to improve patients and guardians’awareness of the severity and susceptibility of disease and medication non-adherence,weaken external returns and increase self-efficacy,and ultimately improve medication compliance of patients
8.Cohort Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Tiapride Combined with Clonidine versus Tiapride and Clonidine Alone for Children with Tic Disorders
Chunsong YANG ; Lingli ZHANG ; Dan YU ; Yaya YANG ; Xiaofang WU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(20):2514-2519
OBJECTIVE:To compa re the effectiveness and safety of three regimens of tiapride ,clonidine and tiapride combined with clonidine in the treatment of tic disorder (TD)in children. METHODS :A sequential collection of 312 children with TD from the outpatient department of West China Second Hospital of Sichuan University were conducted during Jan.-Dec. 2019. They were divided into clonidine group ,tiapride group ,tiapride combined with clo nidine group ,with 104 cases in each group. Tiapride group was given Tiapride hydrochloride tablets with initial dose of 50-100 mg per day ,and the dose was gradually increased to 150-500 mg per day according to tolerance and clinical experience. Clonidine group was given Clonidine transdermal patches ,once a week ,with initial dose of 1 mg each week ,maintenance dose of 1-2 mg each week ,once a week. Tiapride combined with clonidine group was given Tiapride hydrochloride tablets (same usage and dosage as tiapride group )+ Clonidine transdermal patches (same usage and dosage as clonidine group ). The treatment course of 3 groups was 3 months. After the treatment ,they were followed up every 3 months(the following were expressed as 24,36 and 48 weeks after treatment ). Yale global tie severity scale (YGTSS)scores of 3 groups were observed before treatment ,after 4,8,12,24,36,48 weeks of treatment,and the occurrence of ADR was recorded at different follow up time points. RESULTS :Before treatment ,there was no statistical significance in YGTSS scores among 3 groups(P>0.05). After 4,8,12,24,36 and 48 weeks of treatment ,YGTSS scores of 3 groups were significantly lower than those before treatment (P<0.05). After 4,8 and 12 weeks of treatment ,YGTSS scores of tiapride combined with clonidine group were significantly lower than tiapride group and clonidine group (P<0.05),while there was no statistical significance between tiapride group and clonidine group (P>0.05). At 24 weeks of treatment ,YGTSS score of children in tiopride combined with clonidine group was significantly lower than tiopride group (P<0.05),but there were no significant differences between tiopride combined with clonidine group and tiopride group ,and between tiopride group and clonidine group (P>0.05). After 36 and 48 weeks of treatment ,there was no significant difference in YGTSS scores among 3 groups(P>0.05). After 12 weeks of treatment ,the results of P value corrected by Bonferroni method showed that YGTSS score of tiopride combined with clonidine group was significantly lower than those of tiopride group and clonidine group (P<0.016 7), while there was no statistical significance in the difference between tiopride group and clonidine group (P>0.016 7). There was no statistically significant difference in the total incidence of ADR among 3 groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS :Clonidine,tiapride and tiapride combined with clonidine can significantly improve the tic symptoms of TD children with good safety .
9.Investigation and Analysis of the Status Quo and Influence Factors for Scientific Research Training of Pharma- cists(Nurses)in PIVAS of China
Chunsong YANG ; Yaya YANG ; Lingli ZHANG ; Yunzhu LIN
China Pharmacy 2020;31(14):1783-1787
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the status quo and influential factors for scientific research training of pharmacists (nurses)in PIVAS of China ,to provide direction and reference for the development of PIVAS. METHODS :The survey method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey of PIVAS pharmacist (nurses)from 29 tertiary and secondary hospitals in 24 provinces, autonomous regions , municipalities from eastern , western and central China through the i nternet by using self-designed questionnaire. The survey period was from Mar. to Apr. 2019. The survey content included the basic information (gender,region, hospital level ,professional and technical title ,education background ,employment nature )of the survey participants and the status quo of scientific research training (frequency and content of scientific research training ,degree of need for scientific research , degree of interest in scientific research ,etc.)and status quo of scientific research output (publication and application of the project). Main influential factors for scientific research training were analyzed. RESULTS :A total of 504 questionnaires were sent out,and 501 valid questionnaires were collected ,with effective response rate of 99.40% . Totally 63.1%(316/501)of the respondents had scientific training ,and the frequency of scientific training was mainly less than one time/month (26.1%,131/501) and 1-2 times/month(25.0%,125/501);72.1%(361/501)of the respondents have medium or above scientific research needs , 82.4%(413/501)of the respondents have medium or above interest in scientific research ,only 6.0%(30/501)of the respondents had mastered the major scientific research methods , only 5.4%(27/501)of the respondents thought that their scientific research ability were strong. The pharmaceutical re search - direction was mainly related to clinical rational use of drugs , song_123@126.com less to precision medicine ,new drug and new dosage form: development, therapeutic drug monitoring research , 028-85503220。E-mail:linyunzhu99@163.com translational medicine , etc. Only 16.6% (83/501) of the respondents had published articles after working in PIVAS ,and 9.0%(45/501)had applied for projects. There were statistical significances in the scientific research training among the respondents with different regions ,professional and technical titles , educational backgrounds and employment natures (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS :The scientific research training of PIVAS pharmacist(nurses)in China is inadequate and the research output is low. Main influential factors for scientific research training include region ,professional and technical title ,educational background and employment nature .
10.Evaluation of the Application Status Quo of Blockchain Technology in China ’s Pharmaceutical Field
Chunsong YANG ; Lingli ZHANG ; Shan GAO ; Yaya YANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(17):2060-2064
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate t he c urrent status of the application of blockchain technology in China ’s pharmaceutical field,and to provide direction and decision support for its wide application and development in the domestic pharmaceutical field. METHODS:Retrieved from Embase ,PubMed,Cochrane library ,CBM,CNKI,VIP and Wanfang databases during the inception of databases to Sept. 30th,2019,the studies on application status of blockchain technology in China ’s pharmaceutical field were collected;descriptive analysis was conducted for research type ,publication time ,main research fields and existing problems. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS :A total of 60 literatures were included ,and all of them were Chinese literatures. Among them ,38 literatures were reviews ,19 were original researches ,2 were dissertation ,1 was conference paper. The publication time range was from 2016 to 2019. The application of blockchain technology in the main pharmaceutical fields is to promote the sharing of electronic medical record data ,personal health data ,clinical research data and genomic data ;the traceable path is mainly provided in medical insurance audits ,drug quality traceability and anti-counterfeiting ,medical devices and medical supplies traceability. These applications are still in the preliminary theoretical verification or trial stage. At present ,there are still some limitations or problems in the relevant policies and application standards ,data storage space and processing ,data privacy and security ,and professionals in China ’s pharmaceutical field. However ,it has high application value and potential in medical data sharing , reducing treatment costs , improving medical claim system , strengthening medical management and optimizing medical decision-making.

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