Influence of health education based on the transtheoretical model on kinesiophobia levels and rehabilitation outcomes in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Objective: In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of health education based on the transtheoretical model in reducing symptoms of kinesiophobia and enhancing rehabilitation outcomes among elderly patients post-total knee arthroplasty.

Methods: Elderly patients post-knee replacement surgery were randomly divided into a control group, which received standard health education, and an experimental group, which received transtheoretical model-based health education. The intervention commenced on the day after surgery and continued for a duration of six months.

Establishment and validation of the prediction model for postoperative delirium risk factors in older patients after total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective study.

This study aimed to establish an effective predictive model for postoperative delirium (POD) risk assessment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in older patients. The clinical data of 446 older patients undergoing TKA in the Orthopedics Department of our University from January to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, and the POD risk prediction model of older patients after TKA was established. Finally, 446 patients were included, which were divided into training group (n = 313) and verification group (n = 133).

Heterogeneity and associated factors of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome health behaviors: a latent class analysis.

Objective: Using latent class to analyze whether there are subtypes of health behaviors in patients with PCOS can be addressed using targeted interventions.

Methods: October 2021 to June 2022, 471 PCOS patients were surveyed using the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile Questionnaire. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used to identify subgroups of PCOS patients.

A structural equation model linking health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Background: Health literacy is a crucial factor that affects health outcomes. Understanding the current status of health literacy among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the basis for helping patients better manage risk factors and improve their health outcomes. This study aimed to explore the status of and factors influencing health literacy in patients with PCOS, and to validate the pathway between health literacy, quality of life, and self-efficacy for these patients.

Effects of multidimensional life management on healthy behavior in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To confirm the effects of a transtheoretical model (TTM) based on multidimensional life management on healthy behavior in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: In total, eighty eligible patients were recruited from March 2021 to June 2021 and randomly assigned to either the intervention ( = 40) or control ( = 40) groups. Outcome measures include health-promoting behavior, self-efficacy, anthropometrics, and the number of unplanned outpatient admissions.

Transtheoretical model-based mobile health application for PCOS.

Background: Lifestyle modification (diet, exercise, and behavioral interventions) is the first-line treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The benefits of face-to-face lifestyle modification intervention in a short time have been demonstrated. However, few studies have investigated the mobile technology effects on lifestyle modification in PCOS.

Prevalence of fatigue and associated factors among clinically stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Guizhou, China: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Fatigue is important, but ignored symptom among COPD patients. At present, there is very limited data are available for the prevalence of fatigue and its risk factors among COPD patients in China.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of fatigue and to investigate the factors associated with fatigue among clinically stable patients with COPD in China.

A mobile health application to support self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To investigate the effects of a mobile health smartphone application to support self-management programmes on quality of life, self-management behaviour and exercise and smoking cessation behaviour in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Design: A randomised controlled, single-blind trial, was carried out from November 2017 to February 2019, which included 78 participants admitted with COPD to the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University in Guizhou. The study participants were randomised into intervention ( = 39) and control groups ( = 39).

The correlation between CT features and insulin resistance levels in patients with T2DM complicated with primary pulmonary tuberculosis.

The aim is to investigate the correlation between computed tomography (CT) features and insulin resistance levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) complicated with primary pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Nearly, 268 untreated PTB patients complicated with T2DM were divided into two groups according to the optimal cutoff value of HOMA-IR score for the Chinese population: HOMA-IR ≤ 2.69 (Group I: 74 patients), >2.

The effect of a nurse-led self-management program on outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of a nurse-led self-management program on outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Design: A randomized controlled, single-blind trial, carried out from October 2017 to December 2018, included 154 participants admitted with COPD to the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University in Guizhou, (randomized into intervention (n = 77) and control groups (n = 77)).

Materials And Methods: Participants in the intervention group underwent a nurse-led self-management program in addition to routine care, and participants of the control group received only routine care.

Effectiveness of a training program based on maker education for baccalaureate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study.

Objectives: Maker education is a dominant force in education reform and is viewed as a revolutionary way to learn. As innovative pedagogy is continuously explored in the field of nursing, the emerging role of maker education must be examined. This research aims to build a nursing bachelor education program based on maker education and to evaluate the effectiveness of this program.

The Effects of Tai Chi on Lung Function, Exercise Capacity and Health Related Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pilot Study.

Background: Although several studies have assessed the effect of Tai Chi in management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), these studies have a wide sample variation and convey inconclusive results. This study aims to determine if a 3-month Tai Chi program improves lung function, exercise capacity, and health related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with COPD.

Methods: A randomised controlled, single blind trial was undertaken.

Prevalence of consistent condom use with various types of sex partners and associated factors among money boys in Changsha, China.

Introduction: Money boys with inconsistent condom use (less than 100% of the time) are at high risk of infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or sexually transmitted infection (STI), but relatively little research has examined their risk behaviors.

Aim: We investigated the prevalence of consistent condom use (100% of the time) and associated factors among money boys.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was conducted among money boys in Changsha, China, between July 2012 and January 2013.

Activated charcoal based diffusive gradients in thin films for in situ monitoring of bisphenols in waters.

Widespread use of bisphenols (BPs) in our daily life results in their elevated concentrations in waters and the need to study their environmental impact, which demands reliable and robust measurement techniques. Diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) is an in situ passive sampling approach which provides time-integrated data. In this study we developed a new methodology, based on DGT with activated charcoal (AC) as a binding agent, for measuring three BPs (BPA, BPB, and BPF) which incorporated and tested its performance characteristics.

[Simultaneous determination of 6 pesticides in drinking water by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with solid phase extraction].

Objective: To develop an analytical method for simultaneous determination of 6 pesticides, namely bentazone, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid,carbofuran, carbaryl, atrazine and pentachlorophenol, in drinking water by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, and thereby to provide a reference to revise the Health Standards for Drinking Water (GB/T 5750-2006). Meanwhile, to evaluate the content of the above 6 pesticides in the drinking water samples supplied by 12 centralized water plants in Jiangsu province.

Methods: The 10 ml water sample was acidized by hydrochloric acid to pH ≤ 2, and then concentrated by solid phase extraction cartridge and eluted with acetone.

Application of three-step epitaxial process to dual trench epitaxial diode array.

The application of three-step Epitaxial (EPI) process to dual trench epitaxial diode array for high density phase change random access memory (PCRAM) was reported in this paper. With three-step EPI process condition, both vertical and lateral Arsenic auto-doping were suppressed effectively from Arsenic heavily-doped substrate. It was found that EPI layer (- 300 nm) with high-quality single crystalline and good thickness uniformity within 200 mm diameter wafer could be achieved.

[Degradation of diuron by persulfate oxidation activated by EDTA-ferrous ion in aqueous system].

The method of diuron [3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1, 1-dimethylurea] degradation by persulfate oxidation activated by EDTA-ferrous ion in aqueous system was conducted. Based on both of the degradation performance and the operating costs, optimal reaction condition was proposed. Operating at K2S2O8 initial concentration 2.