ObjectiveTo improve activities of daily living (referring to Barthel Index) in the older inpatients.MethodsIn January 2016, a quality control circle (QCC) was established. According to 10 steps in activity of QCC, we figured out the causes of low Barthel Index score in older inpatients by using Plato method and Fishbone Diagram which were common methods of QCC. In addition, we designed and implemented a rectification program to improve Barthel Index score.ResultsAfter intervention of QCC, the average Barthel Index score of the older inpatients increased from 72.40±6.42 to 89.30±5.87 with a statistical difference (P<0.01); the satisfaction percent of hospitalized patients increased from 94.5% to 98.7% with a statistical difference (P<0.01). The percentage of registered nurses whose theoretical test score were over 90 increased from 57% to 88% (P<0.01) and the satisfaction percent of nurses increased from 90.5% to 95.6% (P<0.01). Moreover, the member’s ability of learning, discovery, analysis and problem solving, communication, application of QCC skills were improved.ConclusionThe application of QCC activities will increase older inpatients’ Barthel Index score, improve the satisfaction of patients and nursing staff, and enhance the members’ ability of solving problems by using QCC skills.
Objective To broaden the current understanding of the usage willingness about artificial intelligence (AI) robots and relevant influence factors for elderly patients. Methods The elderly patients in the inpatient ward, outpatient department and physical examination of the Department of Geriatrics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University were selected by convenient sampling for investigation between February and April 2020, to explore the willingness of elderly patients to use AI robots and related influencing factors. Results A total of 446 elderly patients were included. There were 244 males and 202 females. The willingness to use AI robots was (14.40±3.62) points. There were statistically significant differences among the elderly patients with different ages, marital status, living conditions, educational level, current health status, current vision status, current hearing status, self-care ability and family support in their willingness to use AI robots (P<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, education level and family support were the influencing factors of use intention (P<0.05). Among the elderly patients, 60.76% had heard of AI robots, but only 28.03% knew the medical application of AI robots, and only 13.90% had used AI robot services. Most elderly patients (>60%) thought that some adverse factors may reduce their usage willingness, like “the price is too expensive” and “the use is complex, or I don’t know how to use”. Conclusions Elderly patients’ cognition of AI robots is still at a low level, and their willingness to use AI robots is mainly affected by age, education level and family support. It is suggested to consider the personalized needs of the elderly in terms of different ages, education levels and family support, and promote the cheap and user-friendly AI robots, so as to improve the use of AI robots by elderly patients.
Objective We searched the Cochrane Library（Issue 3, 2005 ）to identity evidence related to palliative treatment. We found that Opioids are effective for the palliation of breathlessness in terminal illness. Oral Morphine and hydromorphone is effective for cancer pain. Radiotherapy and Bisphosphonates can relief pain secondary to bone metastases. Corticosteroids can resolve malignant bowel obstruction in advanced gynaecological and gastrointestinal cancer.
【摘要】 目的 評價撫觸對硬膜外麻醉穿刺疼痛的影響及效果。 方法 2009年1-12月，將485例行硬膜外麻醉穿刺患者隨機分為撫觸組（術中行撫觸干預）和對照組（常規護理），觀察兩組患者的穿刺程度、穿刺時間。 結果 撫觸組患者疼痛程度、穿刺時間較對照組有明顯改善，且差異有統計學意義（Plt;0.01）。 結論 撫觸可降低應激引起的硬膜外麻醉穿刺患者的疼痛程度，保持穿刺體位從而縮短穿刺時間，有利于麻醉操作順利進行。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the effect of touching on alleviating the pain in patients undergoing epidural anesthesia puncture. Methods A total of 485 patients who underwent epidural puncture from January to December 2009 were randomly divided into two groups: 259 in touching group and 226 in control group. In the touching group, the patients were touched and consoled while undergoing epidural puncture. The pain extent and time of puncture were observed and recorded. Results The level of pain and time of puncture were obviously alleviated and shortened in the touching group and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant. Conclusion Touching could reduce the stress and pain caused by epidural puncture, which may lead to maintain the puncture position and thereby shorten the puncture time. It helps to finish the narcotic operation favorably.
【摘要】 目的 了解老年糖尿病患者運動鍛煉情況。 方法 以成都某教學醫院2009年2-8月住院的老年糖尿病患者106例為調查對象，采用自行設計的問卷對老年糖尿病患者進行運動鍛煉和相關知識及自我效能調查。 結果 35.8%的患者近1個月有運動鍛煉，僅有25.5%堅持運動鍛煉，43.4%的患者運動鍛煉效能低，不同年齡、性別、文化水平、婚姻狀況、收入、糖尿病病程與是否有鍛煉行為無明顯差異。 結論 老年糖尿病患者運動鍛煉行為較差，運動鍛煉相關知識缺乏，需要提高老年糖尿病患者對運動鍛煉相關知識的認識，增加患者運動鍛煉行為，提高患者的自我效能，提高老年人的生活質量。【Abstract】 Objective To understand the situation of exercise in the elderly diabetic patients. Methods At a teaching hospital in Chengdu, adopting the self-designed questionnaire, we investigated 106 elderly diabetic patients on their situation of doing exercises, the related knowledge and the self-potency, from February to August 2009. Results A total of 35.8% of the elderly diabetic patients did exercises within the recent month. Only 25.5% insisted doing exercises, and 43.4% of the patients’ exercise potency was low. There was no correlation between the exercise situation and age, sex, educational level, marital status, income, and duration of diabetes (Pgt;0.05). Conclusions The elderly diabetic patients′ exercise behavior is poorer, and they lack the related knowledge. Consequently, they need to enhance their exercise related knowledge, increase their exercise behavior to improve their self-efficacy and the quality of life.
