ObjectiveTo study related factors for urinary and fecal incontinence in post-stroke patients, in order to present targeted treatment and effective care. MethodsWith continuous sampling methods, we prospectively evaluated 257 stroke patients admitted to our hospital from August 2010 to October 2012, and had the clinical features form completely filled. All statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 19.0. ResultsUrinary and fecal incontinence rate was 16.7%. Univariate analysis showed that the related factors for the incidence of urinary and fecal incontinence in post-stroke patients included the onset of disturbance of consciousness, disability to sit up or stand two hours after the onset, being complicated with pulmonary infection or ventricular dysfunction, complications, and constipation. A multivariate analysis identified three factors to be independently associated with urinary and fecal incontinence in post-stroke patients, including disturbance of consciousness[OR=4.186, 95%CI (2.010, 8.715), P<0.001], being complicated with pulmonary infection[OR=3.490, 95%CI (1.616, 7.539), P=0.001] and age[OR=1.036, 95%CI (1.004, 1.069), P=0.029]. ConclusionPost-stroke patients are most likely to develop urinary and fecal incontinence, and disturbance of consciousness, being complicated with pulmonary infection and age are three independent factors.
ObjectiveTo explore the related factors for postoperative fever in patients with ovarian mature teratoma. MethodsA case-control study was conducted, and the subjects were patients with ovarian mature teratoma who had undergone surgical treatment in the hospital where the author works during September 2010 to August 2013. Eighty-eight cases diagnosed as ovarian mature teratoma with postoperative fever were included in the case group and 100 cases diagnosed as ovarian mature teratoma without postoperative fever were included in the control group. The medical records of the two groups were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsHospital stay of the case group and the control group was (5.68±1.53) and (3.28±1.18) days, respectively. The laparotomy ratio was 38.64% (34/88) and 20.00% (20/100); the tumor diameter was (6.65±3.07) cm and (5.33±1.87) cm, respectively. The difference in the above indicators between the two groups was significant (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in age, body mass index, body temperature before surgery, preoperative CA199, preoperative tumor torsion, preoperative antibiotics, tumor characteristics (bone, multi-room, bilateral), operative time, blood loss, pelvic adhesions, placing drainage tubes between the two groups (P>0.05). ConclusionPostoperative fever of ovarian mature teratoma is related to surgical approach and tumor size. Hospital stay is associated with postoperative fever. We should strengthen the gynecological examination. Early detection and reasonable choice of surgical procedures can reduce the incidence of postoperative fever, thus shorten the hospital stay and save medical resources.
ObjectiveTo examine the prevalence of fatigue and analyze its related factors in patients undertaking maintenance hemodialysis. MethodsA total of 235 patients undertaking maintenance hemodialysis in West China Hospital were investigated from January to February 2013. The measures used in the study included Piper Fatigue Scale Revised and socio-demographic questionnaire. ResultsThe prevalence of fatigue in hemodialysis patients was 83.4%. The rates of severe fatigue, moderate fatigue and low fatigue were 10.2%, 43.0% and 30.2%, respectively. The findings of univariate analysis indicated that patients with different age and sleep situation, with or without complications, with or without fatigue after dialysis reported different total fatigue scores. ConclusionThe prevalence of fatigue is high in hemodialysis patients. Aged 60 years and above, with complications, poor sleep quality were significant factors related to fatigue in patients with hemodialysis.
ObjectiveTo explore the related factors and nursing countermeasures for psychonosema in postoperative laryngeal cancer patients. MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of eight patients who accepted laryngectomy and developed psychonosema from January 2008 to April 2013. The related factors for psychonosema in these patients were analyzed and nursing countermeasures were summarized. ResultsEight patients had different degree of psychonosema, and it was correlated with psychological factors, various channels of undesirable stimulation, sleep disorders, drug and other factors. After treatment and careful nursing, within three to seven days, all patients' abnormal mental symptoms were alleviated, and all of them were discharged. ConclusionThere are many factors which can cause psychonosema after laryngectomy for laryngeal carcinoma. Medical staff should try to reduce or avoid inducing factors. Once it happens, medical staff should carry out psychiatric treatment in time to avoid accidents and promote the rehabilitation of patients.
ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between morning symptoms and other clinical characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to look for related risk factors affecting morning symptoms.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study included 153 patients with stable COPD. Morning symptoms were evaluated with the Chinese-version of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Morning Symptom Diary (Ch-COPD-MSD). And modified version of the British medical association respiratory questionnaire (mMRC), COPD assessment test (CAT), questionnaire clinical COPD questionnaire (CCQ) score were scored, and the BODEx index was calculated.ResultsA total of 153 stable COPD patients were included. The patients aged 59.6±7.6 years with a mean forced expiratory volume in one second of (52.0±20.7)% predicted (FEV1%pred). The median score of morning symptoms was 31.00. Morning symptoms severity was different between GOLD groups A to D: median (interquartile range) score in GOLD A was 23.50 (20.00 - 27.25), in GOLD B was 31.00 (26.00 - 38.00), in GOLD C was 30.00 (23.75 - 35.75), and in GOLD D was 36.50 (27.00 - 47.50) (P<0.001). Meanwhile, under different mMRC, CAT, CCQ scores, the difference in the median score of morning symptoms was statistically significant (all P=0.000). Score of morning symptoms was negatively correlated with the FEV1%pred (r=–0.24, P<0.001), and positively correlated with the score of mMRC, CAT, CCQ, and the BODEx index (r value was 0.50, 0.60, 0.53, 0.40, respectively, P<0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that CAT score was the important factor associated with morning symptoms severity in COPD (B=0.829, P<0.001).ConclusionsMorning symptoms are associated with multiple clinical indicators for assessing the severity of COPD, and health status is the most strongly associated with morning symptoms. Clinical evaluation of morning symptoms in patients with COPD can be helpful in comprehensive assessment of the patient’s condition.