Publications by authors named "Hong-Ru Lu"

This paper describes the experience of caring for a child with incontinent dermatitis that was caused by improper family care. From March 27, 2015 to April 2, 2015, the authors used Gordon's 11 functional health parameters to collect subjective and objective data on the physical, mental and social conditions of the care recipient. To understand the nursing-related problems, including impaired skin integrity, acute pain, and caregiver anxiety, the data for this case and his mother were conducted by observation, physical assessment, the process of caring, and communication.

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  • The study investigated the short-term outcomes of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across mainland China, finding that out of 258 infants admitted, the overall survival rate at discharge was 50%.
  • Key risk factors for mortality included a birth weight under 750 g and a gestational age less than 28 weeks, while being small for gestational age provided some protection; common complications included respiratory distress syndrome and patent ductus arteriosus.
  • This research marks the first comprehensive survey of ELBW infant outcomes in China, highlighting significant regional differences in survival rates and various health challenges faced during NICU stays.
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