Publications by authors named "Ruoh Lih Lei"
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- Hip fractures in the elderly can lead to serious disability and death, prompting the need for effective rehabilitation post-surgery, which is what Taiwan's fragility fracture PAC program aims to address.
- A study with 159 patients indicated significant functional improvements in key measures after rehabilitation, including the Barthel index and Harris Hip Scores, with low re-admission rates within 30 days.
- The findings suggest that the PAC program successfully aids recovery and community reintegration for hip fracture patients, boosting confidence in its effectiveness among patients and healthcare providers.
Current pharmacological management of allergic rhinitis cannot completely provide relief from the symptoms and is usually accompanied by undesirable side effects. Complementary and alternative medicine approach has been evaluated and applied for allergic rhinitis frequently. We aim to investigate whether acupressure could be used as daily nursing care practice to reduce the severity of allergic rhinitis symptoms and improve sleep quality in pediatric patients with allergic rhinitis.
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- The study investigates how healthcare professionals in Taiwan provide dignified care for individuals with dementia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining dignity in their routine care despite challenges in decision-making.
- Using a qualitative approach, researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 20 participants to uncover key elements of dignified dementia care, leading to the development of 23 guidelines and 12 principles for practice in Taiwan.
- Findings suggest that the ability to provide dignified care is influenced by the professionals' experiences and is also shaped by organizational and societal cultural factors.
Background: Pediatricians ubiquitously rely on urine analysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in young febrile children due to discrepancies in symptom presentation. This study aimed to identify the determinants of physical examination and personal history for diagnosing UTI.
Methods: Four hundred and ten patients aged between 3 months and 2 years presenting with a tympanic temperature of >38°C for >24 hours were requested to undergo urinary tests.
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- * Findings indicated that the overall prevalence was 0.1% for CL/P and 0.04% for CP, with higher risks associated with factors like multiple pregnancies, lower gestational ages (≤37 weeks), and low birth weights (<1.5 kg).
- * The researchers emphasized the importance of increasing awareness and early identification of at-risk newborns and mothers to mitigate long-term effects on speech and language development related to these deformities.
Objective: To develop the Stress Scale for Parents With Cleft Lip and/or Palate Children in Taiwan and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale with a group of parents who have children with cleft lip and/or palate.
Design: In phase 1, qualitative procedures were conducted in constructing the item pool for the Stress Scale for Parents With Cleft Lip and/or Palate Children. Psychometric properties of the scale were assessed in phase 2.