Subjects: Nursing >> Nursing submitted time 2023-04-24
Abstract: Objective To explore the establishment of a comprehensive risk assessment model for falls in the elderly people in China. Methods Meta-analysis reappraisal combined with structured expert consultation were used to screen out risk factors for falls and OR values into the model, and established a logistic regression comprehensive evaluation model. Results The model finally included 32 indicators: age, history of falls, exercise, use of walking aids, Abnormal gait, abnormal balance, sleep disturbance, cognitive impairment, frailty, urinary/fecal incontinence, dizziness/vertigo, visual impairment, hearing impairment, lower extremity arthritis, History of stroke, diabetes, orthostatic hypotension, Parkinson''s, dementia, anemia, arrhythmia, depression, foot diseases, antipsychotics, antidepressants, hypnotic sedatives, antiepileptics, opioids , loop diuretics, cardiac glycosides, hypoglycemic agents, laxatives. Conclusion Based on meta-analysis and experts'' opinions, this study established a risk assessment model for falls in elderly people in China, which effectively avoided the problem of small sample size. The model was based on evidence-based medicine, and provided a basis and guidance for the screening and intervention of high-risk groups.
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Subjects: Nursing >> Nursing submitted time 2022-08-17
Abstract: This paper reported the therapeutic effect of Bian-stone therapy for a patient with with early-stage acute mastitis of Qi-stagnation and heat-obstruction type, and summarized the technical principle and operation process of Bian-stone therapy. Based on the assessment of illness condition and patient physical and psychological status, the Bian-stone therapy was carried out to relieve the clinical symptoms of early-stage acute mastitis, in order to achieve a good prognosis and regain breast-feeding confidence.
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