Self-compassion weakens the association between hot flushes and night sweats and daily life functioning and depression

Objectives

Some women find hot flushes and night sweats (HFNS) to interfere more in daily life and mood than others. Psychological resources may help to explain these individual differences. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of self-compassion, defined as healthy way of relating toward the self when dealing with difficult experiences, as a potential moderator of the relationship between HFNS and daily life activities, which in turn influences symptoms of depression.

Study design

This was a cross-sectional study using questionnaire data from 206 women aged 40–60 who were currently experiencing hot flushes and/or night sweats. Path analysis was used to model relationships among menopausal factors (HFNS frequency and daily interference ratings), self-compassion and mood.

Main outcome measure

Hot flush interference in daily activities and depressive symptoms.

Results

On average, women experienced 4.02 HFNS per day, and HFNS frequency was moderately correlated with interference ratings (r = 0.38). In the path analytic model, self-compassion made significant direct contribution to hot flush interference ratings (β = −0.37) and symptoms of depression (β = −0.42), and higher self-compassion was associated with lower interference and depressive symptoms. Self-compassion also moderated the relationship between HFNS frequency and hot flush interference. Higher self-compassion was associated with weaker effects of HFNS frequency on daily interference.

Conclusions

Self-compassion may weaken the association between HFNS and daily life functioning, which in turn, could lead to less HFNS-related mood problems. These findings imply that self-compassion may be a resilience factor to help women manage hot flushes and night sweats.     

Suitability of commercial barometric pressure sensors to distinguish sitting and standing activities for wearable monitoring

Despite its medical relevance, accurate recognition of sedentary (sitting and lying) and dynamic activities (e.g. standing and walking) remains challenging using a single wearable device. Currently, trunk-worn wearable systems can differentiate sitting from standing with moderate success, as activity classifiers often rely on inertial signals at the transition period (e.g. from sitting to standing) which contains limited information. Discriminating sitting from standing thus requires additional sources of information such as elevation change.The aim of this study is to demonstrate the suitability of barometric pressure, providing an absolute estimate of elevation, for evaluating sitting and standing periods during daily activities. Three sensors were evaluated in both calm laboratory conditions and a pilot study involving seven healthy subjects performing 322 sitting and standing transitions, both indoor and outdoor, in real-world conditions.The MS5611-BA01 barometric pressure sensor (Measurement Specialties, USA) demonstrated superior performance to counterparts. It discriminates actual sitting and standing transitions from stationary postures with 99.5% accuracy and is also capable to completely dissociate Sit-to-Stand from Stand-to-Sit transitions.     

A型肉毒毒素联合本体感觉训练在脑卒中后偏瘫患者中的应用研究

目的研究A型肉毒毒素联合本体感觉训练在脑卒中后偏瘫患者中的应用效果。方法将某院收治的64例脑卒中后偏瘫患者根据随机数表法原则分成甲组32例,乙组32例,甲组实施常规康复治疗,乙组实施A型肉毒毒素联合本体感觉训练,观察两组患者的肢体功能恢复情况及日常生活能力改善情况。结果治疗后,两组的徒手肌力评定法(MMT)评分、Holden功能性步行分级(FAC)评分、Berg平衡量表(BBS)评分及Fugl-Meyer运动功能评测表(FMA)评分均所有上升,且乙组上升的更明显,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组的日常生活能力评分量表(ADL)评分均有所上升,且乙组的ADL评分较甲组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论A型肉毒毒素联合本体感觉训练,通过A型肉毒毒素改善脑卒中后偏瘫患者的肌张力,解除痉挛,配合本体感觉训练促进肢体功能恢复,促进患者的康复进程。     

缺血性卒中患者恢复期日常生活能力恶化:东莞地区的队列随访研究

目的 探讨缺血性卒中患者恢复期日常生活能力(activity of daily life,ADL)恶化的发生率、病因和危险因素.方法 前瞻性纳入来自东莞地区连续住院治疗的急性缺血性卒中患者,记录人口统计学、临床和影像学资料,并完成6个月随访.使用改良Rankin量表(modified Rankin Scale,mRS)-9Q进行ADL评定,mRS评分0～2分定义为生活自理,mRS评分＞2分定义为生活依赖,ADL恶化定义为由生活自理转为生活依赖.建立多变量logistic回归模型分析ADL恶化的相关因素.结果 362例患者完成6个月随访,50例(13.8％)患者出现恢复期ADL恶化,其中14例(3.9％)归因于卒中早期复发,12例(3.3％)归因于缺血性卒中后认知功能损害.多变量logistic回归分析显示,高龄[优势比(odds ratio,OR)1.099,95％可信区间(confidence interval,CI)1.049 ～1.152;P＜0.001]、女性(OR2.026,95％ CI1.068～6.437;P=0.035)、既往卒中史(OR 1.251,95％ CI 1.024～1.530;P =0.029)和基线美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表评分(National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale,NIHSS)较高(OR 1.167,95％ CI1.016～ 1.284;P=0.001)是ADL恶化的独立危险因素.结论 缺血性卒中患者恢复期ADL恶化并不少见,高龄、女性、既往卒中史和基线NIHSS评分较高是其独立危险因素.     

5类急症的日周期分布特征与护理人力资源匹配

目的研究5类急症的日周期分布特征与合理调配护理人员。方法运用圆形分布统计方法,分析了1995~2004年间新生儿出生、新生儿死亡、老龄呼吸衰竭死亡、上消化道出血、急诊手术的时间分布资料。结果新生儿出生时间u±s为2301±438;新生儿死亡时间u±s为2426±533;老龄呼吸衰竭死亡时间u±s为441±455;上消化道出血时间u±s为123±349;急诊手术时间u±s为1742±153;结果均呈现明显的班后集中趋势。结论依据5类急症的归属科室和高发时段,采用不同形式的弹性排班制,合理地调配院科两级护理资源,确保了护理质量和医疗安全,已取得良好的管理效果。     

张力平衡针法联合电针对脑卒中足下垂患者下肢功能及日常生活能力的影响

目的:研究张力平衡针法联合电针对脑卒中足下垂患者下肢功能及日常生活能力的影响。方法:选取我院2016年1月—2019年5月收治的脑卒中足下垂患者78例,根据随机数字表法分为两组,各39例。对照组给予电针疗法,治疗组在对照组基础上给予张力平衡针法,对比两组患者治疗前后的肌张力和CSI评分、足内翻角度和足下垂角度、Barthel指数评分和FMA评分、SF-36量表评分。结果:经治疗后,两组患者肌张力评分显著升高,CSI评分显著降低(P<0.05),且治疗组改善程度较大(P<0.05);两组患者足内翻角度和足下垂角度显著低于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗组降低程度较大(P<0.05);两组患者FMA评分和Barthel指数评分显著升高(P<0.05),且治疗组升高程度较大(P<0.05);两组患者情感功能、生理功能和社会功能评分均显著高于治疗前(P<0.05),且治疗组升高程度较大(P<0.05)。结论:采用张力平衡针法联合电针治疗脑卒中足下垂能够改善日常生活能力及下肢功能,值得在临床上推广应用。     

腹腔镜下精准解剖定位行前列腺癌或膀胱癌根治术降低术后苏醒延迟发生风险

目的 探讨腹腔镜下前列腺癌或膀胱癌根治术术后苏醒延迟的危险因素,为临床早期防治提供信息.方法 选择2016年9月～2019年1月期间于南通市第二人民医院行腹腔镜下前列腺癌或膀胱癌根治术治疗的327例患者作为观察对象,对患者的临床资料、手术资料进行收集,统计术后苏醒延迟发生率,经Logistic回归分析法分析苏醒延迟的危...     

延续性护理在老年痴呆症患者中的应用

目的 探讨延续性护理在老年痴呆症患者中的应用效果.方法 选取2018年3月至2020年2月我院收治的68例老年痴呆症患者,随机分为两组各34例.对照组采用常规护理,观察组采用延续性护理,比较两组护理前后的日常生活能力、智能精神状态以及生活质量.结果 护理后,观察组的ADL评分、MMSE评分及SF-36各维度评分均显著高...     

Sleep disorders are distinctively associated with exercise intolerance and sedentary behavior in children with cystic fibrosis

ObjectiveTo evaluate the presence of sleep disorders and its associations with exercise capacity and daily physical activity levels among children and adolescents with CF.MethodsChildren age 6–18 years with a diagnosis of CF were recruited. Information regarding sociodemographic profile, pulmonary function and nutritional status were collected. Sleep disorders (polysomnography), exercise capacity (modified shuttle test - MST) and daily physical activity levels (questionnaire and five days accelerometer use) were evaluated.ResultsThirty-one patients, median age of 9.6 years and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV₁) of 68.1 ± 24.4%, were included. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) was present in 32.3% and nocturnal hypoxemia in 29%. The MST distance correlated with the mean peripheral oxyhemoglobin saturation (SpO₂) during sleep (r = 0.40) and the percent of total sleep time with SpO₂<90% (r = −0.49). The final MST SpO₂ correlated with the occurrence of OSAS (r = −0.48) and mean nocturnal SpO₂ (r = 0.45). Sedentary activities, as measured by accelerometry, correlated with sleep architecture, including the percent of stage II (r = 0.60) and rapid eye movement (REM) stage sleep (r = −0.37). Patients with OSAS and nocturnal hypoxemia presented lower values (p < 0.05) of distance and final SpO₂ in the MST. Nocturnal hypoxemia was the main variable to influence exercise capacity (r² = 0.521).ConclusionSleep disorders are distinctively related with exercise capacity and daily physical activity levels, as nocturnal hypoxemia is associated with exercise intolerance and sleep architecture disorders are associated with sedentary physical activity levels.     

立体定向与神经导航技术在少量大脑半球出血患者中的应用

目的对于少量自发性脑出血伴明显功能障碍的患者是采取保守治疗还是手术,通常有争议性,探讨通过立体定向技术清除血肿对患者预后的改善作用。方法选取近5 a大脑半球出血患者150例(出血量20~30 mL),其中50例采用立体定向技术给予血肿清除术,50例采用导航技术给予血肿清除术,分别为手术组1、手术组2,另50例为药物保守治疗组,对比3组患者的改良Barthel指数评分及mRS评分。结果入组患者单侧肢体肌力<3级,出血量≤30 mL,出血部位为基底节区或丘脑。通过6个月随访,手术组改良Barthel指数评分、mRS评分显著优于保守治疗组。手术组相对保守组有更好的功能改善,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论对于少量自发性脑出血伴明显功能障碍的患者,通过立体定向手术、神经导航技术能显著改善患者的日常生活功能,其中立体定向技术并发症及血肿清除率优于神经导航技术。