Publications by authors named "Qiyuan Lyu"
Background And Objective: Malignant primary brain tumors cause the greatest number of years of life lost than any other cancer. Grade 4 glioma is particularly devastating: The median survival without any treatment is less than six months and with standard-of-care treatment is only 14.6 months.
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- Delirium is a common and serious condition in elderly ICU patients, linked to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and increased mortality risks.
- The study examined how a history of falls affects ICU outcomes, particularly looking at delirium, pressure injuries, and urinary tract infections using the MIMIC-IV database.
- Results showed a 40% delirium rate but significantly higher (54.4%) in those with fall histories, indicating that falls increase the likelihood of delirium and other complications, highlighting the importance of early intervention to improve patient outcomes.
Background: Subjective memory impairment (SMI) is common in older people. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing SMI among older people in China, with specific focus on the interaction effect of midday napping duration and depressive symptoms on the risk of SMI.
Methods: Using a dataset representative of the Chinese population from a longitudinal study of health and retirement in China, subjects with SMI were screened using the question "how do you feel about your memory now?" and the Mini-Mental State Examination.
Objective: This study was aimed at exploring the feasibility and validity of a self-administered immersive virtual reality (VR) tool designed to assess cognitive impairment in patients with cancer.
Methods: In a cross-sectional survey study, an immersive tool was used to rate the previously recommended core assessment domains of cancer-related cognitive impairment-comprising attention, verbal learning memory, processing speed, executive function and verbal fluency-via an interactive VR scenario.
Results: A total of 165 patients with cancer participated in this study.
Background: Frailty is the third most common complication of diabetes after macrovascular and microvascular complications. The aim of this study was to develop a validated risk prediction model for frailty in patients with diabetes.
Methods: The research used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), a dataset representative of the Chinese population.
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- Aging in China is becoming more pronounced, raising public health concerns about how older adults can age successfully.
- Intergenerational support, rooted in the cultural value of filial piety, is essential for the well-being of older adults in China, but its relationship with successful aging is not well understood.
- A study analyzing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study found that bidirectional intergenerational support correlates with successful aging, highlighting the importance of financial, caring, and emotional support patterns.
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- The study highlights a high disease burden of coronary heart disease among Tibetan patients, linked to local cultural and environmental factors.
- It aims to explore how health literacy relates to quality of life, specifically looking at the roles of self-efficacy and self-management in this relationship.
- Findings reveal that Tibetan patients have limited health literacy and average quality of life, with self-efficacy and self-management playing crucial mediating roles, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to enhance these skills.
Purpose: To investigate the level of affiliate stigma among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and to explore the mediating role of self-esteem and family functioning.
Design And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a large regional hospital and two childhood rehabilitation centers in Guangdong, China. Data related to demographics, parental self-esteem, family functioning, and affiliate stigma were collected from 180 parents of children diagnosed with ASD.
Background: Mild cognitive impairment affects 36% of people aged ≥65 years in China, around 50% of whom will develop dementia within 3 years. Early intervention can slow disease progression and delay the onset of dementia; however, whether a multicomponent intervention can decelerate the progression of mild cognitive impairment remains unknown.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a multicomponent intervention to slow mild cognitive impairment progression in Chinese patients.
Background: First-degree relatives of patients with colorectal cancer have an elevated risk of colorectal cancer. However, the behavior and factors potential influencing first-degree relatives regarding colorectal cancer screening in China remain unknown.
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the screening behavior and related factors of first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients.
Purpose: This study aimed to test the feasibility and estimate the effectiveness of a theory-driven and evidence-based educational intervention program to manage the nutrition impact symptom cluster in patients undergoing radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Methods: A pilot randomized controlled trial was performed. Forty patients were divided equally into the intervention and control groups.
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- Individuals with type 2 diabetes face serious health risks after being discharged from the hospital, and a web-based transitional care program is being tested to see if it can improve their glycemic control and quality of life.
- The study aimed to create such a program and assess how it affects the health of Chinese patients while also examining the roles of self-efficacy and treatment adherence in these outcomes.
- Results showed that those participating in the web-based program experienced significant improvements in both hemoglobin A1c levels and quality of life compared to those receiving standard care.
Background: Improved survival rates of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children are often associated with repeated and prolonged hospitalization, creating an immensely stressful situation for the family.
Objective: The aims of this study were to assess perceived family impact and coping during the child's hospitalization for ALL treatment and identify potential predictors of perceived family impact.
Interventions/methods: A total of 212 families with children hospitalized participated.
Mild cognitive impairment affects 36% of people aged 65 years and over in China, and around 50% transition from mild cognitive impairment to dementia within 3 years. Early intervention can slow down disease progression and thus delay dementia onset. The purpose of this article is to outline the protocol of an ongoing randomized controlled trial in mainland China that will evaluate the effects and feasibility of a 6-month multicomponent integrative intervention on the speed of progression of mild cognitive impairment to dementia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To explore how Chinese families cope with children's hospitalization for cancer treatment.
Design And Methods: A descriptive qualitative inquiry was employed. Semi-structured interview was conducted in four pediatric oncology departments in four hospitals from November 2017 to June 2018.
Purpose: The focus of this paper is to identify the unmet family needs during children's hospitalization for cancer treatment.
Design And Methods: Qualitative interviews were carried out with five fathers and fourteen mothers purposively sampled from four pediatric oncology departments in Mainland China from September 2013 to March 2014. Audiotaped interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data in transcripts were coded and analyzed by qualitative content analysis.
Background: Families with children hospitalized for cancer treatment experience multiple, serious challenges. Family coping is a crucial moderator between family stress and family adaptation. A newly developed instrument, the Hospitalization Coping Scale (HCS), measures the effectiveness of family coping during a child's hospitalization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To make further modifications to and validate the psychometric properties of the Hospitalization Impact Scale.
Background: A child's repeated and prolonged hospitalization for cancer treatment can result in great changes for the entire family. A hospitalization-specific screening tool is needed to help clinical nurses identify families who are experiencing major impacts during their child's hospitalization.