Latest ArticlesObjective To explore the application effect of analgesia and sedation nursing based on eCASH concept in neurosurgical critically ill patients. Methods A purposive sampling method was used to select 68 patients admitted to the neurosurgical intensive care unit from January to December 2022 as study subjects.All cases were divided into control group of 33 cases and test group of 35 cases.The control group received routine analgesic and sedative nursing,while the test group received analgesia and sedation nursing based on the eCASH concept.The analgesic and sedative treatment effects,intracranial pressure,mechanical ventilation time,neurosurgical intensive care unit hospitalization time and cost,muscle strength recovery,and incidence of complications between the two groups of patients were compared. Results After intervention,the test group patients had a lower dosage of analgesic and sedative drugs,shorter recovery time after stopping sedatives,shorter hospitalization time in mechanical ventilation and neurosurgery intensive care unit,and lower incidence of complications/adverse events compared to that of the control groups patients(P<0.05).Muscle strength recovery was better than that of the control group cases(P<0.05).The time to achieve sedative goals was longer than that of the control group patients(P<0.05). Conclusions Based on the eCASH concept,analgesia and sedation nursing could help improve the effectiveness of analgesia and sedation treatment for patients in the neurosurgical intensive care unit,reduce intracranial pressure,shorten mechanical ventilation and hospitalization time in neurosurgical intensive care unit.It could reduce the occurrence of complications/adverse events,and promote the recovery of patients' muscle strength as well.
Objective To explore the application effect of multi-component exercise combined with nutritional intervention based on interactive achievement theory in elderly diabetes patients complicated with sarcopenia. Methods A total of 124 elderly diabetes patients complicated with sarcopenia treated in a tertiary grade A hospital in Shanxi province from August to December,2023 were selected as the study subjects.They were randomly divided into test group and control group by random number table method.62 cases each.The control group received routine nursing measures.The test group received the multi⁃component exercise combined with nutrition intervention constructed by the research group.Calf circumference,grip strength,physical function,muscle mass,and quality of life between two groups were compared before intervention and at 3 and 6 months after intervention. Results After intervention,the test group had better grip strength,calf circumference,physical function,muscle mass,and quality of life than the control group(P<0.05). Conclusions The multi-component exercise combined nutrition intervention based on interactive achievement theory was scientific and reliable.The application of this program could effectively improve the related indicators of sarcopenia in elderly diabetes patients complicated with sarcopenia,improve the quality of life of patients,and provide useful reference for clinical nursing practice.
Objective To explore the effect of resistance training based on modified comprehensive geriatric assessment(CGA) of elderly patients with chronic heart failure and sarcopenia. Methods A total of 80 elderly patients with chronic heart failure and sarcopenia admitted to Ganzhou People's Hospital from July 2023 to July 2024 were selected as the research subjects.They were randcomly divided into control group and test group by random number table method,with 40 cases each.The control group received routine intervention,while the test group received resistance training intervention based on modified comprehensive geriatric assessment.Physical activity status,exercise endurance,quality of life,cardiac function indicators,skeletal muscle function related indicators,and nutritional indicators were compared between two groups. Results After 8 weeks of intervention,the Simplified Physical Fitness Scale(SPPB) scores,6-minute walk test(6MWT),and Activities of Daily Living(ADL) scores in the test group were higher than those in the control group.The Minnesota Heart Failure Quality of Life Scale(MLHFQ) scores was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) and the ratio of peak e to peak a of forward mitral flow(E/A) were higher than those in the control group.The left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDD) was shorter than that in the control group(P<0.05).The skeletal muscle mass index,walking speed,grip strength,and the duration of 5 sit up tests were better than those in the control group(P<0.05).The body mass index(BMI),upper arm muscle circumference (AMC),lower leg circumference,and triceps skinfold thickness(TSF) were better than those in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusions Resistance training based on modified comprehensive geriatric assessment could improve the physical condition and exercise endurance of elderly patients with chronic heart failure and sarcopenia,enhance their quality of life and cardiac function,and improve skeletal muscle function and nutritional status.
Objective To explore grip strength change trajectory of community⁃dwelling elderly people and its relationship with cognitive function. Methods Based on the grip strength and cognitive function data of community⁃dwelling elderly people from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study(CHARLS) in 2011,2013,and 2015,group⁃based trajectory model(GBTM) was used to establish the grip strength change trajectory of community-dwelling elderly people.Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between grip strength trajectory and cognitive function. Results A total of 1 245 community⁃dwelling elderly people were included.GBTM analysis results showed that there were four grip strength trajectories among community⁃dwelling elderly people:extremely low level group,low level group,medium level group,and high level group.Multiple linear regression analysis results showed that after adjusting for confounding factors,compared to the extremely low level group,the grip strength of elderly people in the low level group,medium level group,and high level group were positively correlated with their cognitive function;The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for predicting cognitive function using grip strength trajectory was 0.622(95%CI 0.587⁃0.657). Conclusions The grip strength trajectory of community-dwelling elderly people could be divided into four categories:extremely low level group,low level group,medium level group,and high level group,which have certain predictive value for the cognitive function of community⁃dwelling elderly people.Low grip strength in the elderly is a risk factor for cognitive decline.Therefore,early identification of the development trajectory of grip strength in the elderly is particularly important.
Objective To summarize the best evidence for hammock positioning nursing in preterm infants,and to provide an evidence-based foundation for clinical practice. Methods Following the "6S" evidence model,related literature were searched from NGC,GIN,NICE,QCG,BMJ Best Practice,UpToDate,JBI,Cochrane Library,PubMed,Web of Science,EMbase,CINAHL,CBM,CNKI,WanFang Data,and websites of relevant associations such as the World Prematurity Association,RANO,and International Neonatal Society.The retrieval period spanned from the establishment of the database to August 3,2024.The AGREE Ⅱ,AMSTAR 2,and JBI evaluation tools were used to assess the quality of the literature,which was then graded according to the JBI evidence grading system. Results A total of 12 articles were included,comprising 2 guidelines,5 systematic reviews,2 evidence summaries,and 3 randomized controlled trials.Totally 21 pieces of evidence were extracted from six aspects:assessment of hammock position,training and guidance,timing of hammock care,production and installation of hammocks,placement of hammock positions for premature infants,physiological monitoring and safety management during hammock care. Conclusions This study provided high⁃quality evidence-based support for the clinical implementation of hammock position nursing for premature infants,which helps to standardize nursing practice.Through continuous optimization of clinical practice,hammock position nursing is expected to become an important means to improve the quality of premature infant care.
This review summarized the biomechanical mechanisms of heel pressure injuries,as well as the application and advantages of three-dimensional finite element analysis in the prevention of such injuries.It provided a reference for early detection and personalized prevention of heel pressure⁃related injuries.