互动式健康教育模式对慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者作用的研究

目的 探讨互动式健康教育模式对稳定期慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)患者治疗依从性、门诊随访次数、肺功能以及生活质量影响.方法 选择成都市第二人民医院门诊和住院的稳定期COPD患者77例,根据患者自愿参加健康教育分为健康教育组38例和非健康教育组39例.随访6个月后,比较两组患者的治疗依从性、门诊随访率、肺功能及生活质量.结果 77例完成半年随访,健康教育组的治疗依从性、门诊随访次数和生活质量评分指标较非健康教育组明显改善(P＜0.05);健康教育组与非健康教育组的肺功能指标(FEV1％预计值和FEV1/FVC)差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 互动式健康教育模式对提高患者的治疗依从性,增加门诊随访次数以及改善生活质量有重要意义.     

The differential effect of BMI on prosthetic versus autogenous breast reconstruction: A multivariate analysis of 12,986 patients

BackgroundThe comparative safety of breast reconstruction in obese patients remains to be clearly defined. This study utilized multi-institutional data to characterize the effect of body mass index (BMI) on breast reconstruction outcomes.MethodsUtilizing Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, patients undergoing tissue expander, pedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap, latissimus dorsi flap, and free flap breast reconstruction were identified in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. Patients were stratified as obese (BMI ≥ 30) and non-obese (BMI < 30). Overall postoperative morbidity, flap complications, non-flap complications, and reoperation rates were compared among the groups.ResultsOf 12,986 patients who underwent breast reconstruction, 3636 (28.0%) were obese. Overall morbidity was significantly elevated in obese patients across all forms of reconstruction (p < 0.05). BMI was correlated with increased surgical complications for tissue expander, pedicled TRAM, and free flap reconstructions (OR = 1.09, OR = 1.05, OR = 1.10, respectively; p < 0.05). Medical complications were higher in obese patients undergoing tissue expander and pedicled TRAM reconstructions (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001), but no significant difference was observed in latissimus and free flap reconstruction patients. Compared with obese tissue expander recipients, obese patients reconstructed using autologous tissue had higher rates of reoperations (12.8% versus 9.1%), overall morbidity (18.0% versus 9.5%), surgical (12.7% versus 8.3%), and medical complications (9.0% versus 2.2%).ConclusionsThe NSQIP database allows for evaluation and comparison of reconstructive outcomes in the obese population. Increased BMI was associated with higher morbidity in autologous reconstruction than tissue expander reconstruction. Among autologous procedures, latissimus flaps experienced the lowest captured 30 day morbidity.     

成人特发性脊柱侧凸患者SRS-22简体中文版问卷评分的影响因素分析

目的:探讨临床及影像学参数对成人特发性脊柱侧凸患者脊柱侧凸研究协会22项(SRS-22)量表简体中文版问卷评分的影响.方法:2008年1月～2012年12月109例无支具及手术治疗史的成人特发性脊柱侧凸患者接受SRS-22简体中文版的问卷调查.男17例,女92例;年龄19～40岁,平均24.8岁.冠状面主弯Cobb角16°～102°,平均37.3°.分析SRS-22各维度得分及亚总分与年龄、体重指数、主弯Cobb角及矢状面平衡间的相关性,并分别比较年轻(＜30岁)与年长(≥30岁)、小角度(Cobb角＜40°)与大角度(Cobb角≥40°)、胸弯与胸腰/腰弯以及男性与女性患者间SRS-22评分差异.结果:年龄与SRS-22亚总分、疼痛、心理状况及功能维度得分负相关(r分别为-0.35、-0.50、-0.31、-0.21,P＜0.05);体重指数与疼痛得分负相关(r=-0.23,P＜0.05);主弯Cobb角与SRS-22亚总分、自我形象及功能维度得分负相关(r分别为-0.31、-0.49、-0.30,P＜0.05);矢状面平衡与功能维度得分负相关(r=-0.26,P＜0.05).年长患者SRS-22亚总分、疼痛及心理得分低于年轻患者(P＜0.05).大角度患者SRS-22亚总分、自我形象及功能维度得分低于小角度患者(P＜0.05).胸弯患者自我形象及心理维度得分低于胸腰/腰弯患者(P＜0.05).女性患者的疼痛维度得分明显低于男性(P＜0.05),其余参数及得分无统计学差异.结论:年龄、侧凸Cobb角、体重指数、躯干矢状面平衡可影响成人特发性脊柱侧凸患者SRS-22简体中文版问卷不同维度得分.胸弯患者自我形象及心理受侧凸的影响较腰弯患者更大,女性患者对疼痛的耐受性低于男性.     

Burn Sexuality Questionnaire: Brazilian translation,validation and cultural adaptation

In measuring the quality of life of burn victims, it is essential that we find reliable and valid means. The Burn Sexuality Questionnaire (BSQ) is a specific instrument that assesses sexuality in the context of quality of life of burn victims. We set out to translate, validate and culturally adapt the BSQ into Brazilian Portuguese. The Portuguese version was applied to 80 patients. After translation, cultural adaptation was performed with 30 patients. We also tested the final version for reliability in 20 patients, and for face, content and construct validities in 30 patients, according to standard procedures. Total Cronbach's alpha was 0.87. Pearson's correlation was significant between scores for different time points. Construct validity was demonstrated with the correlation of the BSQ with the Burn Specific Health Scale – Revised (BSHS-R) questionnaire. It showed significant correlation between the BSQ social comfort domain and the BSHS-R affect and body image (p = 0.025), simple function ability (p = 0.008), work (p = 0.016) and treatment (p = 0.037) domains. This cultural adaptation of the BSQ suggests that it is a reliable tool and has construct validity for the social comfort domain. There is still need for a better-structured tool that could possibly evaluate functional and psychological aspects of sexuality, because one could easily overlook the psychosocial aspects of patients with major, complex burns.     

Effects of a hospital based Wellness and Exercise program on quality of life of children with severe burns

Objective

To examine the effect of a 12-week Wellness and Exercise (W&E) program on the quality of life of pediatric burn survivors with burns of ≥40% total body surface area. We hypothesized this comprehensive regimen would improve physical and psychosocial outcomes.

Methods

Children were recruited for participation upon their discharge from the ICU. They were not taking anabolic/cardiovascular agents. Seventeen children participated in the W&E group and 14 children in the Standard of Care (SOC) group. Quality of life was assessed with the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ) at discharge and 3 months. Children completed the CHQ-CF 87 and caregivers completed the CHQ-PF 28.

Results

The mean age of children in the W&E group was 14.07 ± 3.5 years and mean TBSA was 58 ± 11.8%. The mean age of children in the SOC group was 13.9 ± 3.1 years and mean TBSA was 49 ± 7.8%. ANOVA did not reveal statistically significant differences between the groups. Matched paired t-tests revealed that parents with children in the W&E group reported significant improvements with their children's physical functioning, role/social physical functioning, mental health, overall physical and psychosocial functioning after exercise.

Conclusions

These results are clinically relevant in that a comprehensive W&E program may be beneficial in promoting physical and psychosocial outcomes.     

Phase 3 Study of Adjuvant Radiotherapy Versus Wait and See in pT3 Prostate Cancer: Impact of Pathology Review on Analysis

Background

In a randomised trial, radical prostatectomy (RP) followed by adjuvant radiotherapy (aRT) was compared with RP alone in patients with pT3 pN0 prostate cancer with or without positive margin at local pathology (German Cancer Society trial numbers ARO 96-02/AUO AP 09/95).

Objective

A pathology review was performed on 85% of RP specimens of patients to investigate the influence of pathology review on the analysis.

Design, setting, and participants

Patients post-RP (n = 385) were randomised before achieving an undetectable prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level to either wait and see (n = 192) or 60 Gy aRT (n = 193). Of 307 patients with undetectable PSA after RP, 262 had pathology review. These results were included prospectively into the analysis.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

Agreement between local and review pathology was measured by the total percentage of agreement and by simple kappa statistics. The prognostic reliability for the different parameters was analysed by Cox regression model. Event-free rates were determined by Kaplan-Meier analysis with a median follow-up of 40 mo for the wait-and-see arm and 38.5 mo for the aRT arm.

Results and limitations

There was fair concordance between pathology review and local pathologists for seminal vesicle invasion (pT3c: 91%; κ = 0.76), surgical margin status (84%; κ = 0.65), and for extraprostatic extension (pT3a/b: 75%; κ = 0.74). Agreement was much less for Gleason score (47%; κ = 0.42), whereby the review pathology resulted in a shift to Gleason score 7. In contrast to the analysis of progression-free survival with local pathology, the multivariate analysis including review pathology revealed PSMs and Gleason score >6 as significant prognostic factors.

Conclusions

Phase 3 studies of postoperative treatment of prostate cancer should be accomplished in the future with a pathology review. In daily practice, a second opinion by a pathologist experienced in urogenital pathology would be desirable, in particular, for high-risk patients after RP.     

Predictors of Health-related Quality of Life and Adjustment to Prostate Cancer During Active Surveillance

Background

Active surveillance (AS) is emerging as an alternative approach to limit the risk of overtreatment and impairment of quality of life (QoL) in patients with low-risk localised prostate cancer. Although most patients report high levels of QoL, some men may be distressed by the idea of living with untreated cancer.

Objective

To identify factors associated with poor QoL during AS.

Design, setting, and participants

Between September 2007 and March 2012, 103 patients participated in the Prostate Cancer Research International Active Surveillance (PRIAS) QoL study. Mental health (Symptom Checklist-90), demographic, clinical, and decisional data were assessed at entrance in AS. Health-related QoL (HRQoL) Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate version and Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer outcomes were assessed after 10 mo of AS.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

Multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of low (<25th percentile) HRQoL, adjustment to cancer, and a global QoL index at 10 mo after enrolment.

Results and limitations

The mean age of the study patients was 67 yr (standard deviation: ±7 yr). Lack of partner (odds ratio [OR]: 0.08; p = 0.009) and impaired mental health (OR: 1.2, p = 0.1) were associated with low HRQoL (p = 0.006; area under the curve [AUC]: 0.72). The maladaptive adjustment to cancer (p = 0.047; AUC: 0.60) could be predicted by recent diagnosis (OR: 3.3; p = 0.072). Poor global QoL (overall p = 0.02; AUC: 0.85) was predicted by impaired mental health (OR: 1.16; p = 0.070) and time from diagnosis to enrolment in AS <5 mo (OR: 5.52; p = 0.009). Influence of different physicians on the choice of AS (OR: 0.17; p = 0.044), presence of a partner (OR: 0.22; p = 0.065), and diagnostic biopsy with >18 core specimens (OR: 0.89; p = 0.029) were predictors of better QoL. Limitations of this study were the small sample size and the lack of a control group.

Conclusions

Factors predicting poor QoL were lack of a partner, impaired mental health, recent diagnosis, influence of clinicians and lower number of core samples taken at diagnostic biopsy. Educational support from physicians and emotional/social support should be promoted in some cases to prevent poor QoL.     

A Prospective Patient-centred Evaluation of Urethroplasty for Anterior Urethral Stricture Using a Validated Patient-reported Outcome Measure

Background

Studies of interventions for urethral stricture have inferred patient benefit from clinician-driven outcomes or questionnaires lacking scientifically robust evidence of their measurement properties for men with this disease.

Objective

To evaluate urethral reconstruction from the patients’ perspective using a validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM).

Design, setting, and participants

Forty-six men with anterior urethral stricture at four UK urology centres completed the PROM before (baseline) and 2 yr after urethroplasty.

Intervention

A psychometrically robust PROM for men with urethral stricture disease.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), health status, and treatment satisfaction were measured, and paired t and Wilcoxon matched-pairs tests were used for comparative analysis.

Results and limitations

Thirty-eight men underwent urethroplasty for bulbar stricture and eight for penile stricture. The median (range) follow-up was 25 (20–30) mo. Total LUTS scores (0 = least symptomatic, 24 = most symptomatic) improved from a median of 12 at baseline to 4 at 2 yr (mean [95% confidence interval (CI)] of differences 6.6 [4.2–9.1], p < 0.0001). A total of 33 men (72%) felt their urinary symptoms interfered less with their overall quality of life, 8 (17%) reported no change, and 5 (11%) were worse 2 yr after urethroplasty. Overall, 40 men (87%) remained “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the outcome of their operation. Health status visual analogue scale scores (100 = best imaginable health, 0 = worst) 2 yr after urethroplasty improved from a mean of 69 at baseline to 79 (mean [95% CI] of differences 10 [2–18], p = 0.018). Health state index scores (1 = full health, 0 = dead) improved from 0.79 at baseline to 0.89 at 2 yr (mean [95% CI] of differences 0.10 [0.02–0.18), p = 0.012]).

Conclusions

This is the first study to prospectively evaluate urethral reconstruction using a validated PROM. Men reported continued relief from symptoms with related improvements in overall health status 2 yr after urethroplasty. These data can be used as a provisional reference point against which urethral surgeons can benchmark their performance.     

近端胃癌患者根治性切除术后三种消化道重建方式的对比研究

目的比较胃底贲门癌患者根治性胃切除术后不同消化道重建术式的反流性食管炎发生情况及生活质量。方法前瞻性人组2010年2月至2011年8月间河南省肿瘤医院收治的、拟行根治性胃切除的123例胃底贲门癌患者,按照随机数字表法分为3组,每组41例,在根治性胃切除术后分别行空肠间置吻合术、食管残胃后壁吻合术及食管空肠Roux-en-Y吻合术。分别于术前和术后1月行胃排空试验和食管下段pH值测定以评估患者食管反流情况．追踪肝肾功能及血常规变化情况：于术前和术后12月评估患者肝肾功能及生活质量。结果3组患者手术前、后血常规和肝肾功能指标的变化均无统计学意义（均P〉0．05）。术后空肠间置吻合组、食管残胃后壁吻合组和食管空肠Roux—en—Y吻合组分别有1例（2．4％）、10例（24．4％）和7例（17．1％）患者出现反流性食管炎症状,差异具有统计学意义（P=0．017）;分别有1例（2．4％）、7例（17．1％）和8例（19．5％）患者于上消化道钡餐造影检查时发现钡剂反流入食管,差异有统计学意义（P=0．046）;食管下段pH值分别为6．9±0．2、6.8±0．1和6．9±0．1,差异无统计学意义（P=0．196）。术后1年,3组患者在整体健康状况、躯体功能、情绪功能、疲劳、恶心呕吐、疼痛症状、便秘及腹泻方面的生活质量评分明显优于术前（均P〈0．05）;空肠间置吻合组患者在整体健康状况、情绪功能、恶心呕吐、便秘及腹泻方面的生活质量评分显著优于其他两组（均P〈0．05）。结论近端胃癌患者根治性胃切除术后采用空肠间置吻合术、食管残胃后壁吻合术及食管空肠Roux—en—Y吻合术均能够满足消化道重建的需要,能够有效地改善患者的生活质量;其中空肠间置吻合重建术在减少反流性食管炎的发生和提高患者生活质量方面的效果更为显著,是比较理想的近端胃癌根治术后消化道重建术式。     

品管圈活动在降低血液透析相关性低血压发生率中的作用

目的探讨应用品管圈（quality control circle,QCC）方法降低血液透析相关性低血压发生率的效果。方法选择2011年10月在航空总医院血液透析中心发生透析相关性低血压患者21例为研究对象,成立品管圈活动小组、确立活动课题,进行现状调查、分析发生血液透析相关性低血压的原因、设定目标值、制订对策并实施,比较实施品管圈活动前后低血压的发生率。结果开展品管圈活动后血液透析相关性低血压发生率从15．00％下降到5．38％,活动前后比较,差异具有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论品管圈活动可降低血液透析相关性低血压发生率。