Objective To investigate baseline data of the current status of patients in China, and thus to develop strategies to get patients involved in evidence-based medicine (EBM). Method 300 questionnaires with 17 questions were distributed to the in-patients in West China Hospital, Sichuan University. Statistical software such as SPASS 10. 0 was applied to analyze all the data. Results No patients had ever heard of EBM. Most patients did not know much information about their diseases, but had a b desire to learn from their doctors. Most of them would like to be involved in the treatment decision-making and hoped that their doctors would care about their preference. The cost and the effectiveness of the treatment were the most important issues that patient concerned about. Conclusions The dissemination of health information is very limited for patients and the accessibility of effective health information depends much on the direct communication with their doctors. Promoting patient involved in EBM is fairly a hard and long way to go based on the actual reality of the country.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for improving mental health and social functions in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
MethodsWe searched PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library (Issue 4, 2016), CBM and CNKI from inception to May 2016, to collect randomized controlled trials (RCT) about CBT on mental health and social function in patients with MS. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.
ResultsA total of 11 RCTs involving 1 102 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that, the HADS scores (depression: MD=-1.28, 95%CI-2.07 to-0.48, P=0.002; anxiety: MD=-1.52, 95%CI-2.99 to-0.06, P=0.04), BDI scores (MD=-9.11, 95% CI-15.82 to-2.40, P=0.008), HRDS scores (MD=-7.23, 95% CI-13.65 to-0.82, P=0.03), Chalder scores (MD=-4.88, 95% CI-6.61 to-3.16, P < 0.000 01), MFIS scores (MD=-2.98, 95% CI-4.52 to-1.44, P=0.000 2) and GHQ-12 scores (MD=-3.61, 95%CI-5.20 to-2.02, P < 0.000 01) in the CBT group were lower than that in the control group. No significant difference was found in WSAS scores (MD=-1.98, 95%CI-4.88 to 0.93, P=0.18) between two groups.
ConclusionCBT may be effective for improving the negative mental experience, fatigue and quality of life in MS. No evidence to support CBT has benefits in social functions. Due to the limited quantity and quality of the included studies, the above conclusion needs to be verified by more high quality studies.
Objective To explore the effects on quality of life (QOL), the targeted rates of metabolic parameters and cost-effectiveness in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients who underwent multifactorial intensive intervention. Methods One hundred and twenty seven cases in an intensive intervention and 125 cases in a conventional intervention group were investigated by using the SF-36 questionnaire. The comparison of QOL and the targeted rates of metabolic parameters between the two groups were made. We assessed the influence factors of QOL by stepwise regression analysis and evaluated the efficiency by pharmacoeconomic cost-effectiveness analysis. Results The targeted rates of blood glucose, blood lipid and blood pressure with intensive policies were significantly higher than those with conventional policy (P＜0.05). The intensive group’s role limitations due to physical problems (RP), general health (GH), vitality (VT), role limitation due to emotional problems (RE) and total scores after 6 months intervention were significantly higher than those of baseline (P＜0.05). The vitality scores and health transition (HT) of the intensive group were better than those of the conventional group after 6 months intervention. But the QOL scores of the conventional group were not improved after intervention. The difference of QOL’s total scores after intervention was related to that of HbA1c. The total cost-effectiveness rate of blood glucose, blood lipid, blood pressure control and the total cost-effectiveness rate of QOL with intensive policy were higher than those with the conventional policy. Conclusions Quality of life and the targeted rates of blood glucose, blood lipid and blood pressure in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients with multifactorial intensive intervention policy are better and more economic than those with conventional policy.
Objective
To investigate the correlation between the initial arterial blood lactic acid and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) Ⅱ score in trauma patients and its value in prognosis.
Methods
From August 1st 2015 to July 31st 2016, the clinical data of trauma patients treated in Department of Emergency were analyzed retrospectively. All patients were divided into survival group and death group by observing 28-day prognosis. We compared the relationship between the initial blood lactate level and APACHEⅡ score, and analyzed the relationship between the above indexes and the prognosis of the patients.
Results
A total of 743 patients were enrolled, with692 in survival group and 51 in death group.The APACHEⅡ score and initial blood lactate level in the survival group [(9.93±4.62) points, (2.02±1.44) mmol/L] were significantly lower than those in the death group [(22.84±7.26) points, (4.60±3.69) mmol/L] with significant differences (t=18.20, 9.77; P<0.01). The APACHEⅡ score and the mortality rate of patients with lactic acid level >4 mmol/L were significantly higher than those of patients with lactic acid of 2-4 mmol/L and <2 mmol/L; the differences were significant (P<0.05). The blood lactate and mortality in patients with APACHEⅡ score >20 were significantly higher than those in the patients with ≤10 and 11-20; the differences were significant (P<0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between initial blood lactate level and APACHEⅡ score (r=0.426, P<0.01).
Conclusions
The initial blood lactate level and APACHEⅡ score of trauma patients are correlated with the severity of injury and mortality. Both of the increase of initial blood lactic acid level and APACHEⅡ score suggest the risk of death in trauma patients.
ObjectiveTo analysis the situation of health management service project for patients with hypertension in basic public health service project of Sichuan province from 2015 to 2016, and to provide enhancing suggestions for community prevention of hypertension.MethodsA total of 42 health clinics or community health service centers, 21 counties and 21 cities were extracted each year by method of multistage stratified random sampling from 2015 to 2016. In each institution, we sampled 10 residents, health records of hypertension. Telephone survey was used to judge the accuracy and standard ability of services the patients received according to the national basic public health service specifications, such as personal information, physical examing records, follow up information.The blood pressure of the last follow-up was recorded.ResultsRate of the managed hypertension was from 42.09% to 40.31% (χ2=115.33, P<0.05), rate of the records with accurate information was from 84.29% to 88.79% (χ2=1.94, P=0.16), and rate of the patients received normative services was from 69.49% to 72.33% (χ2=0.54, P=0.57). The control rate of blood pressure was from 82.66% to 85.37% (χ2=0.52, P=0.48). The standardization of the service could obviously improve blood pressure control rates (χ2=22.61, P<0.05).ConclusionProgress has been achieved in health management service of hypertension in Sichuan province from 2015 to 2016, however the standardization of the service is needed to be further enhanced.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the current prevalence, key determinants, and prevention strategies of child and adolescent obesity in China. MethodA systematic review of the epidemiological trends, health impacts, risk factors, and intervention strategies for child and adolescent obesity was performed by analyzing recent domestic and international literature and policy documents, supplemented with national surveillance data and developments in clinical practice. ResultsThe prevalence of child and adolescent obesity in China has been rising continuously over the past four decades, with particularly high rates observed among primary school children and boys. Recent trends show a “provincial reversal” and an “urban-rural reversal”. This high-risk environment stems from complex interactions among family, school, and societal factors. China has developed a relatively comprehensive policy framework for obesity prevention and control and is promoting a three-tiered prevention strategy. Clinically, pharmacological and surgical interventions are being gradually adopted. However, challenges remain, including limited health insurance coverage for obesity management. ConclusionsChild and adolescent obesity has become a significant public health issue in China, threatening national health and social development. Future efforts should focus on enhancing intersectoral governance, improving early intervention capabilities, expanding health insurance support, and standardizing clinical practices. A multi-level, multi-pathway integrated prevention and control system is essential for effectively curbing child and adolescent obesity under the healthy China strategy.
Objective To explore the value of applying intelligent quality control systems to the quality management of hospital health examination services, and to provide a reference for quality control improvement in the health examination industry. Methods The Department of Health Management Center of Zigong Fourth People’s Hospital used an intelligent quality control system to optimize the health management service process. The work efficiency and feedback of health examinations in the Department of Health Management Center before (From October to December 2019) and after (From October to December 2023) the intelligent upgrade of the health management service system were compared. Results During the research period, 27047 individuals were tested before the intelligent upgrade, and 33868 individuals were tested after the upgrade. Before the intelligent upgrade, there were 205 cases (14.24%) of errors that the system failed to detect; 208 cases (8.72%) were missed in the initial examination system; 18 cases (13.53%) were missed in the overall examination system; 90 cases (0.33%) had overdue physical examination reports. After the intelligent upgrade, there were 38 cases (2.42%) of errors that the system failed to detect; 56 cases (1.93%) were missed in the initial examination system; 10 cases (3.31%) were missed in the overall examination system; 67 cases (0.20%) had overdue physical examination reports. After the intelligent upgrade, the system showed better performance than before in detecting errors in health examinations, avoiding initial and total leak diagnosis, timely report submission, and improving the satisfaction and complaint situation of health management services among examinees (P<0.05). Conclusion The intelligent quality control system is conducive to improving the quality management of hospital health examination services and enhancing the efficiency of examination services.
