The prevalence of non-accidental trauma among children with polytrauma: A nationwide level-I trauma centre study

ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of non-accidental trauma (NAT) in children with polytrauma treated at level-I trauma centres (TC).Summary of backgroundData 6–10% Of children who present at the emergency department with injuries, sustain polytrauma. Polytrauma may result from either accidental (AT) or NAT, i.e. inflicted or neglect. The prevalence of NAT among children with polytrauma is currently unclear.MethodsThis is a retrospective study that included children (0–18 years) with an Injury Severity Score >15, who presented at one of the 11 Level-I trauma centers (TC) in the Netherlands between January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2016. Outcomes were classified based on the conclusions of the Child Abuse and Neglect-team. Cases in which conclusions were unavailable and there was no clear accidental cause of injuries were reviewed by an expert panel.ResultsThe study included 1623 children, 1452 (89%) were classified as AT, 171 (11%) as NAT; 39 (2,4%) inflicted and 132 (8,1%) neglect. Of pre-school aged children (<5 years) 41% sustained NAT (OR26.73, 95%CI 17.70–40.35), 35/342 (10%) inflicted and 104/342 (31%) neglect. Admission due to ‘cardiopulmonary arrest’ was the result of inflicted trauma (30% vs 0%,p < 0.001). NAT had a higher mortality rate (16% vs 10%, p = 0.006). Indicators of NAT were: (near-)drowning (OR10.74, 95%CI 5.94–19.41), burn (OR8.62, 95%CI 4.08–18.19) and fall from height (OR2.18, 95%CI 1.56–3.02).ConclusionsNAT was the cause of polytrauma in 11% of children in our nationwide level-I TC study; 41% of these polytrauma were the result of NAT experienced by preschool-aged children. Our data show the importance of awareness for NAT.     

军队卫生学任职教育思考与对策分析

为适应新形势下军队院校备战打赢的教育总要求,本文通过分析当前军队卫生学任职教育存在的主要问题和原因,结合外军任职培训教育的经验和做法,提出了加强军队卫生学任职教育的总体思想;并结合军医大学任职教育现状和实际,从师资队伍、课程建设、信息化建设、教学方法和考核模式等方面进行了针对性的对策分析,以期为更好地开展军队卫生学任职教育提供指导和帮助。     

基于学习体验的医学生智慧教室使用需求调查

为了更加准确地了解医学生智慧教室的使用需求,为智慧教室管理者在制定智慧教室环境优化策略时提供科学依据,本研究采用问卷调查法,从硬件设施、信息技术、教学法、医学智慧教室特色功能4个维度23项指标展开调查,采用KANO模型分析技术和满意度、重要度象限图对1 074份问卷进行数据分析。发现23项需求指标中,必备属性6项、期望属性7项、魅力属性9项、无差异属性1项。根据KANO模型理论重要度排序,智慧教室管理者应首先改善必备属性相关指标质量,优先提升期望属性相关指标质量,最后满足魅力属性相关指标需求。文章从学校顶层设计、教师和管理者3个层面提出了智慧教室相关政策和建设建议。     

以信息技术构建系统解剖学网络课程体系的实践和思考

为推动医学教育的信息化建设,进一步提升教师的信息化的认知,遵义医科大学积极推广数字化教学工具,创新教育教学管理,促进信息技术与教育的深度融合。为此选择临床专业系统解剖学进行网络课程体系的建立,利用Camtasia studio 9、Adobe After Effects CS6及格式工厂等视频软件制作系统解剖学的网络课程,并在超星学习通平台上打造专属的系统解剖学网络课程体系,进行线上教学模式的探索。通过对线上、线下教学的评估得知,此次线上教学改革达到了预期的教学效果,激发了学生学习的自主性,实现了系统解剖学的教学要求;但还有许多问题,如何将线上线下更好地融合,还有待进一步探索。     

Pre-service midwifery education in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

BackgroundIn response to a global call for more midwives, maternal health stakeholders have called for increased investment in midwifery pre-service education. Given the already long list of challenges and the increasing burden on health care systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to prioritize investment is acute, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. An important first step is to examine the current evidence.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review of the peer-reviewed literature about pre-service midwifery education in sub-Saharan Africa. A search of studies published between 2015 and 2021 in French or English was conducted using six databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and African Index Medicus).ResultsThe search yielded 3061 citations, of which 72 were included. Most were a mix of qualitative and quantitative cross-sectional, country-specific studies. Organized by pre-service educational domain, the literature reflected a misalignment between international standards for midwifery education and what schools and clinical sites and the larger administrative systems where they operate, reliably provide. Inadequate infrastructure, teaching capacity in school and clinical settings and clinical site environment were factors that commonly impede learning. Literature related to faculty development and deployment were limited.ConclusionSchools, faculty and clinical sites are overwhelmed yet recommendations by key stakeholders for change are substantive and complex. Efforts are needed to help schools map their current status by pre-service education domain and prioritize where scarce resources should be directed. These results can inform research and investments in pre-service midwifery education in sub-Saharan Africa.     

Quality of life in elderly patients with localized breast cancer treated with radiotherapy. A prospective study

PurposeThere is a debate on the role of adjuvant Radiotherapy (RT) in elderly breast cancer patients.The aim is to study Quality of Life (QL) throughout the treatment and follow-up periods in early stages breast cancer patients who have started radiotherapy, and to compare the QL of axillary surgery groups.Methods173 patients, ≥65 years completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23, and the Interview for Deterioration in Daily Living Activities in Dementia(IDDD) questionnaires three times throughout treatment and follow-up periods. Linear mixed effect models were used to evaluate longitudinal changes in QL, and whether these changes differed among axillary surgery groups.ResultsQL scores were high (>70/100 points) in most QL areas, with moderate limitations (>30) in sexual functioning and enjoyment, future perspective and global QL.In six areas there was a decline at the RT sessions end, that after 6 weeks was recovered. For three areas, there was an improvement in the follow-up measurement compared to the previous assessments. Changes in seven areas were <5 points.Axillary node dissection patients had a body image decrease (6 points) in the follow up period. The lymphadenectomy group had more fatigue (10 points, p = 0.078) than the other two axillary surgery groups.ConclusionsResults orientate towards good patients' adaptation to their disease and treatments, and to administering RT in early stages breast cancer patients. QL differences between the axillary surgery groups and in their evolutions were few but have appeared in key QL areas.     

Are there variations in timing to tracheostomy in a tertiary academic medical center?

BackgroundIt is unclear what drives variation in timing to tracheostomy among different patients.MethodsAge, ethnicity, admission service, and income were retrospectively collected for patients undergoing tracheostomy in a Level 1 trauma center from 2007 to 2017. The primary outcome was time to tracheostomy with early tracheostomy (ET) or late tracheotomy (LT) defined as 3–7 or ≥ 10 days post-intubation, respectively. Secondary outcomes included length of stay (LOS), ventilator associated pneumonia, and mortality.ResultsAmong 1,640 patients, more men had ET compared to women (30% vs 28%; p = 0.05). The mean time to tracheostomy was 11.2 ± 7.7 days. Neurology and trauma patients had significantly shorter time to tracheostomy compared to other services. Age, ethnicity, and income showed no differences in timing to tracheostomy. Patients who underwent LT had a longer LOS (46 vs 32 days, p < 0.01) and higher mortality (19% vs 13% p < 0.01). Conclusions: There were no disparities in timing to tracheostomy based on age, ethnicity, or income. We detected a hesitation in performing tracheostomies by certain providers with shorter LOS and improved mortality in ET.     

基于数据挖掘的灸法临床应用病种的特点研究

目的:应用数据挖掘技术,发掘灸法在临床应用病种的规律与特点,为临床治疗提供参考依据。方法:采用现代计算机技术,建立灸法数据库,对60多年来与灸法相关的文献进行筛选、录入、审核、数据提取,通过对病种的频次及有效率的统计分析,研究灸法应用病种的特点。结果:灸法治疗各科病种共193个,内科最多(72个),占所有病种的37%;在2 516篇文献中,灸法在内科中应用频次最多(1 107次),占各科总频次的44%,其中治疗面瘫和癃闭最多,频次分别为139次和108次,其次是外科、妇科;疗效分析显示,灸法治疗各科疾病疗效显著,尤其以儿科、外科和皮肤科疗效最优,总有效率均达95%以上;结合应用频次及总体疗效的双重考虑,将应用频次≥10次,有效率大于所在科属平均有效率的病种进行统计并列为灸法的优势病种,共有29种。结论:灸法在内科和外科疾病的应用中优势明显;灸法应用于内、外科的寒性疾病居多,证型虚实夹杂且疗效确切,同时治疗皮肤科的热性疾病疗效良好。