Publications by authors named "Pei-an Lou"
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- - Lung cancer is the most common cancer and a major cause of cancer deaths in China, prompting a study to assess the direct medical costs associated with its care from 2002 to 2011.
- - The study analyzed data from 15,437 patients across 13 provinces, revealing that the average medical expenditure per lung cancer case in 2011 was 39,015 CNY (about US$6,041), with a 7.55% annual increase over the period.
- - Drug costs constituted the largest share of medical expenses at 54.27%, with treatment and surgical costs following behind; costs varied significantly depending on regional factors and hospital types.
Background: Poor sleep quality is a common clinical feature in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and often negatively related with glycemic control. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may improve sleep quality and reduce blood sugar levels in patients with T2DM. However, it is not entirely clear whether CBT delivered by general practitioners is effective for poor sleep quality in T2DM patients in community settings.
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- This study examined the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of colorectal precancer and cancer patients in China, using data collected from a cross-sectional survey conducted from 2012 to 2014 across 12 provinces.* -
- A total of 376 precancer and 2,470 CRC patients participated, with utility scores indicating a significant decline in HRQoL compared to the general population, particularly noting pain and discomfort as major issues.* -
- Multivariate analysis identified various factors influencing utility scores including treatment type, education, income, and geographic location, suggesting the need for tailored interventions and further evaluations in healthcare.*
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- - The study aims to understand how participation in breast cancer screening programs affects health-related quality of life (HRQoL), with data gathered from a survey across 12 provinces in China.
- - Results showed that while utility scores (a measure of HRQoL) for those in the screening group were lower than those of the general population (0.937 vs. 0.953), issues like pain, discomfort, and anxiety/depression were common in both groups.
- - The findings highlight the need for further research, as utility scores decreased temporarily during screening but indicated potential improvements afterward, suggesting that the difference in scores might not be clinically significant.
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- Stomach cancer is a significant health issue in China, ranking as the third most common cancer and a leading cause of cancer deaths, prompting a study on the medical expenses related to treatment.
- A study involving 14,692 patients revealed that medical expenses for the first course of treatment increased from an average of around 20,000 CNY in 2002 to about 43,249 CNY (6851 USD) in 2011, marking an annual increase of 7.4%.
- The rising costs are primarily attributed to longer hospital stays and more treatment episodes, with drug expenses comprising over half of the total medical costs.
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- - This study focused on assessing the health-related quality of life and utility scores for patients with breast cancer and precancerous lesions in China, an area with limited existing data.
- - Researchers conducted a survey in 12 provinces over two years (2013-2014) using the EuroQol-5-Dimension instrument, which revealed that breast cancer patients reported an average utility score of 0.887, while precancer patients had a score of 0.781, with pain and discomfort being the most significant issues.
- - The findings indicate that utility scores decrease as the severity of breast cancer increases, highlighting the importance of these scores for future cost-utility analyses in the region.
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- - This study investigates liver cancer medical costs in urban China from 2002 to 2011, revealing a significant rise in average treatment expenses from ¥21,950 to ¥40,386 over the decade.
- - An analysis of 12,342 patients shows that pharmaceutical expenses constitute the largest portion of costs, rising from 48.01% to 52.96%, while nursing fees remain minimal at about 1%.
- - The findings indicate that liver cancer imposes a heavy economic burden on families, with early diagnosis and treatment potentially reducing costs; expenditures are notably higher in the eastern region compared to the west and central areas.
Background: Esophageal cancer is associated with substantial disease burden in China, and data on the economic burden are fundamental for setting priorities in cancer interventions. The medical expenditure for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer in China has not been fully quantified. This study aimed to examine the medical expenditure of Chinese patients with esophageal cancer and the associated trends.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: We aimed to assess economic burden of breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and treatment in China through a multicenter cross-sectional study, and to obtain theoretical evidence for policy-making.
Methods: This survey was conducted in 37 hospital centers across 13 provinces in China from September 2012 to December 2014. We collected information on the subject characteristics.
Background: The increasing prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in China and the paucity of information about relevant expenditure highlight the necessity of better understanding the financial burden and effect of CRC diagnosis and treatment. We performed a survey to quantify the direct medical and non-medical expenditure as well as the resulting financial burden of CRC patients in China.
Methods: We conducted a multicenter, cross-sectional survey in 37 tertiary hospitals in 13 provinces across China between 2012 and 2014.
[Relationship between alcohol dependence and new detected hypertension in adult residents of Xuzhou city].
Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi
December 2015
Objective: To observe the relationship between alcohol dependence and new detected hypertension in adult residents of Xuzhou city.
Methods: Participants were sampled by stratified multi-stage randomly cluster sampling method from February 2013 to June 2013 among permanent residents aged 18 and more in Xuzhou city. The alcohol dependence was defined with Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST).
[A descriptive study on the smoking pattern among general population in Xuzhou, 2008.].
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
March 2010
Objective: To understand the prevalence of smoking in different sub-populations in Xuzhou area so as to develop effective tobacco control policies.
Methods: Through multi-stage randomized cluster sampling, a face-to-face study with standard questionnaire was carried out among residents aged above 15 years, from June to December 2008, with descriptive nature.
Results: Totally, 44 686 people, with 21 524 males and 23 162 females at age 15 and over were investigated, including 34 391 of them from rural areas and 10 295 from the urban population.