The longitudinal validity,reproducibility and responsiveness of the Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile (caregiver report for young children version) for measuring health-related quality of life in children with burn scars

BackgroundThe measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) provides information about the perceived burden of the health condition and treatments from a lived experience. The Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile (caregiver report for young children, BBSIP^0–8), developed in 2013, is a proxy-report measure of burn scar-specific HRQoL. The aim of this study was to report its psychometric properties in line with an evaluative purpose.MethodsCaregivers of children up to 8 years of age at risk of burn scarring were recruited into a prospective, longitudinal cohort study. Caregivers completed the BBSIP^0–8, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory and Patient Observer Scar Assessment Scale at baseline (approximately ≥85% of the total body surface area re-epithelialised), 1–2 weeks after baseline and 1-month after baseline. Psychometric properties measured included internal consistency, test–retest reliability, validity and responsiveness.ResultsEighty-six caregivers of mostly male children (55%), of a median age (IQR) of 1 year, 10 months (2 years, 1 month) and total body surface area burn of 1.5% (3.0%) were recruited. Over one third of participants were grafted and 15% had contractures or skin tightness at baseline. Internal consistency of ten item groups ranged from 0.73 to 0.96. Hypothesised correlations of changes in the BBSIP^0–8 items with changes in criterion measures supported longitudinal validity (ρ ranging from ?0.73 to 0.68). The majority of item groups had acceptable reproducibility (ICC = 0.65–0.83). The responsiveness of five item groups was supported (AUC = 0.71–0.90).ConclusionThe psychometric properties tested support the use of the BBSIP^0–8 as an evaluative measure of burn scar-related health-related quality of life for children aged below eight years in the early post-acute period of rehabilitation. Further investigation at longer time period after burn injury is indicated.     

Identifying areas for improvement in paediatric trauma care in NSW Australia using a clinical,system and human factors peer-review tool

BackgroundThere is known variability in the quality of care delivered to injured children. Identifying where care improvement can be made is critical. This study aimed to review paediatric trauma cases across the most populous Australian State to identify factors contributing to clinical incidents.MethodsMedical records from three New South Wales Paediatric Trauma Centres were reviewed for children <16 years requiring intensive care; with an injury severity score of ≥9, or who died following injury between July 2015 and September 2016. Records were peer-reviewed by nurse surveyors who identified cases that might not meet the expected standard of care or where the child died following the injury. A multidisciplinary panel conducted the peer-review using a major trauma peer-review tool. Records were reviewed independently, then discussed to establish consensus.ResultsA total 535 records were reviewed and 41 cases were peer-reviewed. The median (IQR) age was 7 (2–12) years, the median ISS was 25 (IQR 16–30). The peer-review identified a combination of clinical (85%), systems (51%) and communication (12%) problems that contributed to difficulties in care delivery. In 85% of records, staff actions were identified to contribute to events; with medical task failure the most frequently identified cause (89%).ConclusionThe peer-review of paediatric trauma cases assisted in the identification of contributing factors to clinical incidents in trauma care resulting in 26 recommendations for change. The prioritisation and implementation of these recommendations, alongside a uniform State-wide trauma case review process with consistent criteria (definitions), performance indicators, monitoring and reporting would facilitate improvement in health service delivery to children sustaining severe injury.     

Evaluation of long-term efficacy,safety, and effect on life quality of pulsed dye laser in rosacea patients

Background: Rosacea is a chronic disease affecting the patients’ life quality negatively. Although various laser systems are used in the rosacea treatment, studies reporting efficacy and long-term continuity of benefit of laser therapies are scarce.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, continuity of benefit, and effect on life quality of pulsed dye laser (PDL) in the rosacea patients.

Methods: Fourteen rosacea patients treated with PDL were enrolled in the study. The number of treatment sessions were varied from one to four. The efficacy was evaluated by the physicians’ clinical assessment (PCA), patients’ self-assessment (PSA), and erythema and telengiectasia grading scores. Additionally, the patients were asked about the continuity of the benefit and improvement in their life qualities after the treatment.

Results: Both the erythema and telangiectasia scores were significantly improved after the treatment (p < 0.001). According to PCA, nine patients had a clinical improvement of >50%. According to PSA, 11 patients had good/excellent improvement. Moderate/significant benefit of treatment continued in 12 patients at the follow-up period (mean 21.64 ± 14.25 months). The life quality scores were significantly improved. No serious side effects were observed.

Conclusion: PDL has high and long-term efficacy in the treatment of rosacea with a good safety profile.     

The development and validation of the Score for the Prediction of Postoperative Respiratory Complications (SPORC-2) to predict the requirement for early postoperative tracheal re-intubation: a hospital registry study

Postoperative pulmonary complications are associated with an increase in mortality, morbidity and healthcare utilisation. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recommends risk assessment for postoperative respiratory complications in patients undergoing surgery. In this hospital registry study of adult patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery between 2005 and 2017 at two independent healthcare networks, a prediction instrument for early postoperative tracheal re-intubation was developed and externally validated. This was based on the development of the Score for Prediction Of Postoperative Respiratory Complications. For predictor selection, stepwise backward logistic regression and bootstrap resampling were applied. Development and validation cohorts were represented by 90,893 patients at Partners Healthcare and 67,046 patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, of whom 699 (0.8%) and 587 (0.9%) patients, respectively, had their tracheas re-intubated. In addition to five pre-operative predictors identified in the Score for Prediction Of Postoperative Respiratory Complications, the final model included seven additional intra-operative predictors: early post-tracheal intubation desaturation; prolonged duration of surgery; high fraction of inspired oxygen; high vasopressor dose; blood transfusion; the absence of volatile anaesthetic use; and the absence of lung-protective ventilation. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the new score was significantly greater than that of the original Score for Prediction Of Postoperative Respiratory Complications (0.84 [95%CI 0.82–0.85] vs. 0.76 [95%CI 0.75–0.78], respectively; p < 0.001). This may allow clinicians to develop and implement strategies to decrease the risk of early postoperative tracheal re-intubation.     

胰十二指肠切除术后患者早期肠内营养的最佳证据总结

目的 检索胰十二指肠切除术后患者早期肠内营养的相关证据,并对最佳证据进行总结,为临床护士实施胰十二指肠切除术后早期肠内营养管理提供循证依据。 方法 计算机检索UpToDate、BMJ Best Practice、乔安娜布里格斯研究所循证卫生保健国际合作中心图书馆、Cochrane Library、英国国家临床优化研究所、美国肠外肠内营养学会、欧洲临床营养与代谢学会、PubMed、中国生物医学文献数据库、维普、中国知网和万方数据库中关于胰十二指肠切除术后患者早期肠内营养的所有证据,包括指南、专家共识、系统评价、Meta分析。检索时限为建库至2020年6月15日。由2名经过循证培训的研究者独立完成文献的质量评价,并结合专业人士的意见,对符合质量标准的文献进行证据提取及总结。 结果 初步检索共获得文献281篇,最终纳入12篇文献,包括4篇指南、1篇专家共识、2篇系统评价、5篇Meta分析,从早期肠内营养适应证及安全性评估、开展早期肠内营养的时机、途径的选择以及目标营养需要量管理4个方面汇总11条最佳证据。 结论 胰十二指肠切除术后患者早期进行肠内营养安全可行。在实施早期肠内营养的管理中,护理人员应结合临床情境、医护人员应用证据的促进因素及阻碍因素、患者意愿选择最佳证据,以形成科学、有循证依据的胰十二指肠切除术后早期肠内营养管理方案,从而加速患者康复,提升护理质量。     

血液透析患者中心静脉导管发生相关血流感染危险因素的Meta分析

目的 通过Meta分析了解留置中心静脉导管的血液透析患者发生导管相关血流感染的危险因素。 方法 计算机检索中国期刊全文数据库、万方数据库、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库、Cochrane Library、PubMed、Web of Science、Embase数据库,检索时限为建库至2020年12月31日,使用RevMan 5.3进行Meta分析。结果 共纳入20篇文献,包括29项相关危险因素,有统计学意义的危险因素包括合并糖尿病（OR=2.55）、血清白蛋白<30 g/L（OR=2.35）、CD4+细胞<200个/μl（OR=3.02）、急性生理与慢性健康评分Ⅱ≥20分（OR=2.41）、股静脉置管（OR=1.94）、导管留置时间≥14 d（OR=3.20）、使用带隧道带涤纶套导管（OR=2.83）。 结论 合并糖尿病、低血清白蛋白、CD4+细胞<200个/μl、急性生理与慢性健康评分Ⅱ≥20分、股静脉置管、导管留置时间≥14 d、使用带隧道带涤纶套导管是留置中心静脉导管的血液透析患者易发生导管相关血流感染,护理人员应充分关注该类患者。     

6例集体重度氯气中毒患儿的多学科救治与护理

总结6例集体重度氯气中毒患儿的多学科救治与护理经验。包括成立多学科救护小组,实施肺通气保护策略,做好气道管理、眼部护理及有针对性的心理护理。通过专业的护理措施保证了重度氯气中毒患儿的治疗效果,6例患儿均痊愈出院。     

临床教师职业倦怠的相关影响因素分析

目的探讨职业倦怠的主要影响因素及与教学质量的相关性。方法对97名参与临床教学的医护人员进行调查,分析职业倦怠现状、影响因素,及职业倦怠与教学质量的相关性。结果97名临床教师中,存在轻度倦怠41例(42.27%),中度倦怠23例(23.71%),重度倦怠9例(9.28%),合计共有73名临床教师存在职业倦怠(75.26%)。女性情感耗竭维度得分高于男性(P<0.05)。不同职称者情感耗竭、人格解体和成就感降低3个维度得分均差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示:婚姻状况和职称为职业倦怠的风险因素(P<0.05)。轻度倦怠与重度倦怠者社会支持利用度得分差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。Spearman等级相关分析结果显示:职业倦怠程度与教学质量评议分数无相关性(P>0.05),职称与教学质量评议分数有正相关关系(P<0.05)。结论临床教师职业倦怠强度与职称、婚姻状况有关。临床教师职称与教学质量正相关。     

Organ-based tube current modulation in chest CT. A comparison of three vendors

IntroductionOrgan-based tube current modulation (OBTCM) is designed for anterior dose reduction in Computed Tomography (CT). The purpose was to assess dose reduction capability in chest CT using three organ dose modulation systems at different kVp settings. Furthermore, noise, diagnostic image quality and tumour detection was assessed.MethodsA Lungman phantom was scanned with and without OBTCM at 80–135/140 kVp using three CT scanners; Canon Aquillion Prime, GE Revolution CT and Siemens Somatom Flash. Thermo-luminescent dosimeters were attached to the phantom surface and all scans were repeated five times. Image noise was measured in three ROIs at the level of the carina. Three observers visually scored the images using a fivestep scale. A Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test was used for statistical analysis of differences.ResultsUsing the GE revolution CT scanner, dose reductions between 1.10 mSv (12%) and 1.56 mSv (24%) (p < 0.01) were found in the anterior segment and no differences posteriorly and laterally. Total dose reductions between 0.64 (8%) and 0.91 mSv (13%) were found across kVp levels (p < 0.00001). Maximum noise increase with OBTCM was 0.8 HU. With the Canon system, anterior dose reductions of 6–10% and total dose reduction of 0.74–0.76 mSv across kVp levels (p < 0.001) were found with a maximum noise increase of 1.1 HU. For the Siemens system, dose increased by 22–51% anteriorly; except at 100 kVp where no dose difference was found. Noise decreased by 1 to 1.5 HU.ConclusionOrgan based tube current modulation is capable of anterior and total dose reduction with minimal loss of image quality in vendors that do not increase posterior dose.Implications for practiceThis research highlights the importance of being familiar with dose reduction technologies.