伤口造口治疗师主导的伤口护理微信平台的建设

目的建立并运行伤口造口治疗师主导的伤口护理微信平台。方法由15名伤口造口治疗师团队为主导构建伤口护理微信平台,设置压疮护理(预防与治疗)、伤口护理(基础知识与敷料)、造口护理3个模块推送内容。结果运行1年共推送43期,用户增长率达466.82%,遍布31个省市,180名用户与平台互动。结论伤口造口治疗师主导的伤口护理微信平台,充分发挥伤口造口护理专业人员优势,提供用户专业的伤口护理知识与技能。     

香港造口治疗发展概况

一、造口治疗师的发展第一个外科造口手术至今已超过200年,当美国克里夫兰的坦波医生在1958年描述了“造口治疗”(enterostomaltherapy)的观念以后,这个医学课题才有了重要的发展。NormaGillThompson是坦波医生训练的第一位造口护理技术人员(即其后的造口治疗师),她和坦波医生在1961年开设的第一所造口治疗师学校,为造口治疗迈出了重要的一步。世界造口治疗师学会(WorldCouncilofEnterostomalTherapists,WCET)在1978年诞生,到目前为止,全球60多个国家都有造口治疗师,世界造口治疗师学会会员的数目超过1500位。二、造口治疗服务的演化造…     

2006广州国际造口康复治疗学术会议通知

中国每年约有10万人接受造口手术，造口护理的需求极其庞大，而目前我国造口治疗的发展却比较滞后。为进一步提高我国造口治疗水平，更好地与国际接轨并交流经验，由中山大学肿瘤医院和中山大学造口治疗师学校共同主办的“2006广州国际造口康复治疗学术会议”将于2006年10月6—8日召开     

造口治疗师为主导的延续性护理在永久性肠造口患者中的应用

目的：探讨以造口治疗师为主导的延续性护理在永久性肠造口患者中的应用效果。方法：将80例永久性肠造口患者随机分为观察组和对照组,每组各40例。对照组接受常规护理指导,观察组在对照组护理基础上,接受以造口治疗师为主导的延续性护理。结果：出院6个月后观察组患者的自我护理能力得分和生活质量得分均高于对照组（P <0.05）,且观察组并发症发生率明显低于对照组（P<0.05）。结论：实施以造口治疗师为主导的延续性护理,可显著提高患者的自我护理能力,降低并发症的发生率,从而改善患者生活质量。     

2006广州国际造口康复治疗学术会议会讯

中国每年约有10万人接受造口手术，造口护理的需求极其庞大，而目前我国造口治疗的发展却比较滞后。为进一步提高我国造口治疗水平，更好地与国际接轨并交流经验，由中山大学肿瘤医院和中山大学造口治疗师学校共同主办的“2006广州国际造口康复治疗学术会议”将于2006年10月6—8日召开。     

肠造口患儿造口周围皮肤损伤现状及影响因素调查

目的调查肠造口儿童造口周围皮肤损伤的发生率,分析造口周围皮肤损伤的影响因素。方法对64例肠造口患儿及其主要照顾者,采用主要照顾者造口照护能力调查表进行调查,同时使用造口皮肤评估工具评估患儿造口周围皮肤损伤情况。结果 64名主要照顾者造口照护能力得分61.03±4.90;64例患儿造口周围皮肤损伤评分中位数2.5分,造口周围皮炎发生率为68.75%。造口位置是否方便护理、主要照顾者造口照护能力、其他造口并发症为造口周围皮炎的影响因素(P0.05,P0.01)。结论主要照顾者造口照护能力较强;患儿造口周围皮肤损伤发生率较高;造口位置不利于护理、相关并发症及主要照顾者照护能力较差者影响了造口护理效果。儿童造口治疗师应加强造口护理的介入和针对性培训,减少患儿造口周围皮肤损伤发生。     

重视肠造口的术前准备

肠造口的术后护理和康复治疗，近年来已引起越来越多临床医师的重视，广州和北京造口治疗师学校的成立，培养了大批的造口护理人员，促进了我国肠造口康复治疗的发展，患者也从中受益菲浅。但对于肠造口的术前准备，由于受各种因素制约，目前还没有受到足够重视，影响了造口患者的术后康复。因此，加强肠造口的术前准备，应当成为我们今后努力的方向。     

造口患者的院外延续护理

目的探索新疆地区造口患者院外延续护理的运作模式,提升出院造口患者的护理质量。方法从造口相关科室选择3名护理骨干,对154例出院造口患者采取电话随访、基于网络平台的健康教育、开设造口护理专科门诊的方式开展院外延续护理。结果出院1年后,患者造口相关知识、态度及其生活质量显著高于出院前;常见造口并发症低于出院前。96.11%患者对院外延续护理服务满意。结论院外延续护理可提高新疆地区造口患者的认知水平和生存质量,降低造口远期并发症。     

以造口专科护士为主导的链式管理对肠造口患儿的影响

目的 探讨以造口专科护士为主导的链式管理在肠造口患儿中的实施效果,以促进临时性肠造口患儿全程管理及术后早期康复。方法 依据住院时间将肠造口患儿分为对照组和观察组,2020年6月至2021年6月收治的32例肠造口患儿为对照组,实施常规护理;2021年7月至2022年6月收治的32例肠造口患儿为观察组,以造口专科护士为主导,链接患儿首次造口期、居家护理期、造口还纳期3个环节对肠造口患儿实施链式管理。结果 观察组术后造口相关并发症发生率及非计划入院率与对照组比较,差异无统计学意义（均P>0.05）,照护者满意度评分显著高于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论 以造口专科护士为主导对肠造口患儿实施链式管理,落实全程护理,优化就医流程,可相对降低患儿术后造口相关并发症发生率,提升照护者满意度,以促进患儿早期康复。     

造口治疗师在肠造口护理工作中价值体现的质性研究

目的了解造口治疗师在肠造口护理工作中的价值体现。方法采用现象学研究方法,对上海市7名造口治疗师进行深入访谈,并用归纳式代码和编码的方法对文字资料进行分析。结果造口治疗师在肠造口护理工作中的价值体现提炼为4大主题,即临床效果方面的价值体现、功能效果方面的价值体现、医疗成本方面的价值体现、医生的认可。结论造口治疗师的工作价值正逐步得到认可,造口治疗师的工作效果评价需要采用适用的和敏感的评价指标,应逐渐建立适用于造口治疗师专科护理工作的评价指标体系。     

护理专职教师临床实践存在的问题与对策

目的探讨护理专职教师临床实践存在的问题与对策,为制定临床实践可持续发展的长效机制提供依据。方法对16名每年进行≥4个月临床实践的专职护理教师采用教学质量评分表和自制问卷进行调查。结果参加临床实践前后教师教学质量评分比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);教师认为参加临床实践有利于教师自身的成长、有利于护理专业的发展及增加收入,但在实践中亦存在角色冲突、时间冲突、护理工作繁重及缺乏适当激励机制的问题。结论建立科学、健全的护理专职教师参加临床实践管理制度及评价体系具有重要意义,应针对每位教师的特点制定相应的实践计划,构建合理的激励机制,有利于临床实践的开展。     

A survey of Fellows of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons endorsed in intensive care by examination in the first 10 years of final examinations in intensive care.

Fifty-nine of the 70 Fellows of the Faculty of Anaesthetists who had passed the Final Examination in Intensive Care including that of October 1989, responded to a questionnaire on the pattern of their intensive care and anaesthetic practice and their perception of the training and examination. Responses came predominantly from Fellows who had passed the examination more than two years previously. Forty-eight (81%) were practising intensive care at least 50% of the time and 51% had become Director or Deputy Director of an Intensive Care Unit. However, 51% maintained some anaesthetic practice. Although individuals had changed the intensive care/anaesthetic distribution of their practice, the group overall had not. With one exception all Fellows were practising in public hospitals but 26% in private hospitals also. Only eight had sought intensive care as their first vocational qualification. Training and examination were generally regarded favourably except for training in research methods and experience in internal medicine. The results suggest that the intensive care specialist is not likely to leave such practice in the long term, but there has been a reluctance to abandon altogether training and some subsequent practice in anaesthetics.     

Teaching Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues: A Core Curriculum for Surgical Residents

Background Most surgical training programs have no curriculum to teach palliative care. Programs designed for nonsurgical specialties often do not meet the unique needs of surgeons. With 80-hour workweek limitations on in-hospital teaching, new methods are needed to efficiently teach surgical residents about these problems. Methods A pilot curriculum in palliative surgical care designed for residents was presented in three 1-hour sessions. Sessions included group discussion, role-playing exercises, and instruction in advanced clinical decision making. Residents completed pretest, posttest, and 3-month follow-up surveys designed to measure the program’s success. Results Forty-seven general surgery residents from Brown University participated. Most residents (94%) had “discussed palliative care with a patient or patient’s family” in the past. Initially, 57% of residents felt “comfortable speaking to patients and patients’ families about end-of-life issues,” whereas at posttest and at 3-month intervals, 80% and 84%, respectively, felt comfortable (P < .01). Few residents at pretest (9%) thought that they had “received adequate training in palliation during residency,” but at posttest and at 3-month follow-up, 86% and 84% of residents agreed with this statement (P < .01). All residents believed that “managing end-of-life issues is a valuable skill for surgeons.” Ninety-two percent of residents at 3-month follow-up “had been able to use the information learned in clinical practice.” Conclusions With a reasonable time commitment, surgical residents are capable of learning about palliative and end-of-life care. Surgical residents think that understanding palliative care is a useful part of their training, a sentiment that is still evident 3 months later.     

Patient satisfaction with stoma care and their expectations on mobile apps for supportive care

Aim

Self-efficacy in stoma care is essential, as it reduces morbidity and psychosocial problems. Mobile applications (apps) may optimise patients' self-efficacy. This article investigates patients' satisfaction with stoma care, their attitudes towards a supporting app aiming to promote self-efficacy and evaluate which functionalities are desired.

Method

A survey was sent to members of the two stoma-related patient associations in the Netherlands. Associations between patient characteristics, satisfaction concerning received stoma care, and willingness to use an app were evaluated.

Results

The survey was completed by 1868 patients. Overall satisfaction was scored as 6.6, with shortfalls reported in the preoperative information provision, stoma site selection, and postoperative care. Patients of older age, who were unaware of getting a stoma, had an ileostomy, a low quality of life or psychosocial problems, were less satisfied. An app was expected to be of added value by 59.4% of the patients having a stoma for less than three years, compared to the significantly lower 43.8% expectation rate of the remaining study population (p < 0.001). Moreover, patients with a high frequency of physical or psychosocial problems expressed higher levels of interest.

Conclusion

Patients were only moderately satisfied with their received stoma care. A supportive app is most likely beneficial for patients who had a stoma for less than three years, were in an acute situation, and/or have stoma-related problems. Most patients prefer information via internet or on paper, although apps may offer additional benefits. It is important to acknowledge digital literacy and to council patients appropriately about the benefits and help them to use apps.     

The Practice of Traditional Bonesetting: Training Algorithm

Traditional bonesetters (TBS) have been in Nigeria for centuries. Up to 85% of patients with fractures present first to the traditional bonesetters before coming to the hospital and therefore this mode of care delivery cannot be overlooked in Nigeria. We attempted to document the current practice of TBS in Ibadan and their methods of fracture treatment with a view to training and improving the services offered by them. We carried out a literature search to review all previous studies on traditional bonesetters’ practice and visited a few of them to document their current practice. The only change in the management of fractures by the TBS over the past 28 years was the use of spiritual methods of healing to treat open comminuted fractures; a technique for which no scientific basis was readily discernible. There is a need to educate and train the TBS in effective management of both open and closed fractures. Such training should be provided by orthodox orthopedic surgeons with a view to minimizing mismanagement of fractures. To this end, we propose a training algorithm. Each author certifies that he or she has no commercial associations (eg, consultancies, stock ownership, equity interest, patent/licensing arrangements, etc) that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article.     

The profile of French osteopaths: A cross-sectional survey

BackgroundOsteopathy is not a health profession in France but it was regulated in 2007. However, the profession is very popular, and the number of osteopaths is the largest in Europe. Since there is limited published data on the profile and characteristics of osteopaths practising in France, this study aimed to survey the current situation of osteopathic practitioners in France.MethodsA voluntary online-based survey was distributed to French osteopaths between March and July 2022. This survey consisted of 52 questions adapted from the original French version of the validated Benelux Osteosurvey.ResultsA total of 1461 osteopaths responded to the study, of which 785 (53.73%) were female. The majority of respondents were aged between 30 and 39 years (50.65%), had full-time training (89.73%), during 5 years (67.15%), were self-employed (99.59%), advertised themselves exclusively as osteopaths (90.35%) and showed a solid professional identity. The median number of consultations per week was 21–25, and nearly one-third of respondents (31.42%) reported having other professional activities outside their clinical practice as an osteopath. Osteopaths in France manage acute and chronic complaints in all body areas but mainly in the spine.ConclusionsThis study provides a first overview of the current profile of osteopathic practitioners in France since 2012. At present, it constitutes a new informative report of their characteristics and provides several perspectives on the profession's development in terms of status and training.Implications for practice

• ●The majority of respondents were aged between 30 and 39 years, had undergone a full-time five-year training, advertised themselves exclusively as osteopaths and manifested a strong osteopathic identity.
• ●Most reported being self-employed, and managing acute and chronic complaints located in all body areas, but mainly the spine.
• ●Respondents expressed a strong desire for a greater integration of osteopathy into the French health system, especially through better collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

     

Improving the Surgeon's participation in research: is It a problem of training or priority?

BACKGROUND: Although numerous important contributions have originated from basic science research performed by surgeons, it seems that such dedicated work is becoming increasingly difficult to accomplish. What are the reasons for this change and what improvements can be made? This study aims to characterize the basic research training and careers of senior academic surgeons to assess and devise strategies for sustaining productive and quality surgical research. METHODS: A 25-item survey was sent to 850 senior-level members of academic societies, including the Association of Academic Surgeons, Society of University Surgeons, and American Surgical Association. It addressed each surgeon's clinical and research training and career, as well as opinions concerning surgical research. RESULTS: Three hundred seventy-seven (44%) surveys were received. Mean age was 64 years, and 73% were full professors. Seventy-two percent of respondents performed basic science research during training, and for 71% of this group, research was a significant reason for choosing a clinical specialty. Ninety-one percent performed research in the same specialty area during and after training. Of those who performed research during training, a full 99% continued to perform research on completion of training. However, 38% stopped performing basic research by age 39. Seventeen and twenty-three percent stopped basic research between 40 and 49 and between 50 and 59 years of age, respectively. The most common factors causing them to stop were increased clinical load (40%) and increased administrative duties (38%). For respondents who had stopped research prior to age 40, 73% cited increased clinical load as the primary reason. Eighty-five percent felt a dedicated research period should be included in surgery training. CONCLUSIONS: Most respondents had participated in basic research during training, and continued similar research after training. However, an overwhelming clinical practice at the junior faculty level seemed to hinder research. We conclude: (1) the majority consensus is that research training is integral to the development of academic surgeons; (2) such research training opportunities appear adequate; however, (3) faculty performing research, particularly at the junior level, need to be better protected from other academic duties, such as clinical practice and administration. The challenge to the leadership of academic surgery will be to enhance such research productivity in the context of increasing academic demands.     

The development of pediatric anesthesia and intensive care in Scandinavia

The initiation and development of pediatric anesthesia and intensive care have much in common in the Scandinavian countries. The five countries had to initiate close relations and cooperation in all medical disciplines. The pediatric anesthesia subspecialty took its first steps after the Second World War. Relations for training and exchange of experiences between Scandinavian countries with centers in Europe and the USA were a prerequisite for development. Specialized pediatric practice was not a full‐time position until during the 1950s, when the first pediatric anesthesia positions were created. Scandinavian anesthesia developed slowly. In contrast, Scandinavia pioneered both adult and certainly pediatric intensive care. The pioneers were heavily involved in the teaching and training of anesthetists and nurses. This was necessary to manage the rapidly increasing work. The polio epidemics during the 1950s initiated a combination of clinical development and technical innovations. Blood gas analyses technology and interpretation in combination with improved positive pressure ventilators were developed in Scandinavia contributing to general and pediatric anesthesia and intensive care practice. Scandinavian specialist training and accreditation includes both anesthesia and intensive care. Although pediatric anesthesia/intensive care is not a separate specialty, an ‘informal accreditation’ for a specialist position is obtained after training. The pleasure of working in a relatively small group of devoted colleagues and staff has persisted from the pioneering years. It is still one of the most inspiring and pleasant gifts for those working in this demanding specialty.     

Surgical careers and preparedness of graduating residents--an outcomes-based study

PURPOSE: Outcome-based measures have recently become the focus of residency program evaluations. The ultimate outcome of a surgical training program is the successful development of surgical careers by its graduates. METHODS: We developed a survey that was sent to all residents completing our surgical residency from 1989 to 1999 in order to evaluate practice location, type of practice, practice mixture, additional training obtained after residency, Board certification, and membership in the American College (ACS) or other professional societies. Graduates were asked to report their impression of their residency education program's ability to prepare them for surgical practice as well as to give an overall opinion of their training using a scale of 10 (high) to 1 (low). Solicitations were also made for means to improve the training program. RESULTS: Of 32 graduates sent surveys, 30 responded (94%). A total of 29 of 30 responding graduates (97%) are active in surgery. A total of 26 of 30 graduates are in private or government practice, 3 of 30 are full-time academic, and 1 of 30 is completing fellowship training. A total of 13 of 30 (43%) immediately entered practice, whereas 17 of 30 (57%) received additional fellowship training. Board certification has been achieved by 24 graduates. A total of 17 of 30 (59%) are members of the ACS, and 24 of 30 (83%) are members of at least 1 regional or specialty society. The average score for practice preparedness was 8.35. Overall score for the residency program was 8.7. Specific graduate comments demonstrated a perceived need for additional vascular and oncology operative experience that led to changes in our program. These results demonstrate an overall high satisfaction with our training program by graduates over the past 10 years as well as high success rate as evidenced by successful surgical practices by 97% of our graduates. CONCLUSIONS: We believe this type of outcome information provides valuable feedback to programs with regard to planning and development based on the types of careers graduates choose as well as specific changes in curriculum based on perceived deficiencies.     

Stoma care problems after stoma surgery in Northern Finland.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Stoma-related complications and problems in stoma care are common after gastrointestinal surgery requiring the construction of a stoma. The frequency and types of such complications and problems were evaluated in a patient cohort operated on in Oulu University Hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A detailed questionnaire concerning clinical problems and stoma care was mailed to 163 stoma patients operated on during the years from 1995 to 2001 in Oulu University Hospital. One hundred and nineteen patients (70 percent) answered the questions adequately. The clinical variables concerning stoma complications and the patients' symptoms, problems with stoma care and adaptation to the situation were recorded. Special attention was paid to the patients' general wellbeing and social problems. RESULTS: Thirty-five patients (30%) had stoma complications, most commonly parastomal hernias (18 cases). Patients with an ileostomy had more difficulties with stoma handling more often than the patients with a colostomy. Seventy-eight patients (66%) were well adapted to their stoma, including 49 (72%) of the patients with a colostomy and 25 (56%) of the patients with an ileostomy. Of the 41 non-adapted patients, 12 did not accept their altered body image, ten had problems in social life and nine had difficulties because of faecal leakage. The quality of life analysis of 114 patients showed that their physical condition was better than before the operation in 55 cases (48%), unchanged in 16 (14%) and worse in 43 (38%). General mental health was better than before the operation in 52 cases (46%), unchanged in 23 (20%) and worse in 39 (34%) patients. Social functioning had improved after stoma surgery in 38 cases (34%), remained unchanged in 27 (24%) and deteriorated in 46 (42%) patients after stoma surgery. Patients with a colostomy reported worse subjective physical condition, mental health and social functioning than the patients with an ileostomy. CONCLUSIONS: Two-thirds of the patients had adapted to their stoma. The patients with an ileostomy had difficulties in stoma handling and the patients with a colostomy reported their physical, mental and social wellbeing to be affected.