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.
Based on the situation of healthcare reform, new cooperative hospitals with private assets invested came into being. Our hospital carried out such practice and established the first new type hospital in the southwest of China in 2012. In the new cooperative mode, a new neurology ward was established. A series of unique and innovative means of operation and quality control were applied, including introduction of brand marketing strategy, promoting advantageous sub-professions, and pay special attention on talents and quality control. This article is aimed to share the management experiences.
ObjectiveTo reduce patients' adverse events caused by needle indwelling through quality control circle (QCC) activities, in order to ensure the effectiveness and safety of intravenous fluids. MethodsGuided by the QCC theory, we set up QCC, selected the topic related to reduction of patients' adverse events caused by needle indwelling, and worked out the plans from September 2012 to April 2013. Then, we adopted Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle method to set up goals, formulate measures, and inspect and improve the results. ResultsThe incidence of needle-related adverse events reduced from 44.8% to 9.8% by implementation of quality circle activities. There was a significant statistical difference between the two groups (χ2=148.16, P<0.05). ConclusionQCC activity can not only reduce the adverse events incidence of needle indwelling, but also improve the nurses' working enthusiasm and responsibility, problem-solving skills and accomplishment, and promote team cohesion.