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Objective To explore the sense of coherence in female empty nest elderly and its influence on health self-management skill. Methods There were 124 female empty nest elderly collected from 2 communities in Beilun and Jiangbei District by convenience sampling between April and October 2017. The basic data questionnaire, Sense of Coherence-13 and Health Self-management Skill Scale for Adults were used to collect data. Results The score of sense of coherence was 57.64 ± 11.35, which was in the low level. The score of health self-management skill was 125.64±20.22, with the highest score in self-management cognition, lowest score in self-management behavior. The sense of coherence and comorbidity can influence the self-management behavior. The educational level, comorbidity and religion can influence the self-management cognition. The sense of coherence and live alone or not can influence the self-management environment. Conclusions Community workers should pay attention to the management of female empty nest elderly, expand their social contact, encourage and guide them to use all kinds of social resources to face the difficulties, improve the data for the elderly living alone, establish periodic condolences and follow-up system, and improve the health self-management skills.
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Objective To explore the correlation of the throid function and malnutrition in maintenance hemodialysis(MHD) patients.Methods Fifty-four MHD patients and 16 normal controls were enrolled as our subjects and named as MHD group and control group.Serum concentrations of total triiodothyronine (TT3),total thyroxine (TT4),free thyroine (FT4),free triiodothyronine (FT3),and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were measured by enhanced chemiluminescence immunoassay.Their anthropometry,biochemical assays,malnutrition-inflammation score (MlS) and micro-inflammation parameters such as high sensitivity C-reactiveprotein(hs-CRP) were also measured.Results Serum T3,FT3,T4,FT4 concentration in MHD patients were (1.18 ±0.31) nmol/L,(2.61 ±0.62) pmol/L,(100.00 ± 19.96) nmol/L,(8.56 ±0.85) pmol/L respectively,lower than that of control group ((2.95 ± 0.27) nmol/L,(7.12 ± 0.94) pmol/L,(136.25 ± 19.68) nmol/L,(8.89 ± 0.56) pmol/L respectively,P ＜ 0.01).while there was no significant change on TSH (P =0.058).According to albumin nutrient grading standard:the morbidity of malnutrition was 75％ (39/54).The morbidity of malnutrition was 100％ based on the criteria of MIS.Of which,mild malnutrition rate was 29.63％ (16/54),moderate rate for 37.04％ (20/54) and sever rate for 33％ (18/54).The levels of serum creatinine,hemoglobin,serum iron,upper arm circumference,body mass index(BMI),deltoid skinfold,hs-CRP,T3,FT3,T4,FT4,TSH in MHD patients with mild,moderate and serve rate MIS were significant different(P ＜ 0.01).Of 54 MHD patients,32 cases were with micro inflammatory state,accounting for 59.26％ (32/54).There was a positive correlation between FT3 and albumin (P ＜0.01).T3 was related to serum creatinine(P ＜ 0.05).Thyroid function parameters showed a negative correlation with hs-CRP,MIS(P ＜ 0.01).And a negative correlation was seen between nutrition indices and hs-CRP and MIS (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion Thyroid function can reflect the nutrition status of MHD patients to some degree,and both relate with miro-inflammation.Furthermore,MIS is a useful index for the estimation of malnutrition inflammation status.
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@#Objective To explore the effect of constraint-induced movement therapy on upper limbs of hemiplegic cerebral palsy in occupational therapy. Methods 30 children of hemiplegic cerebral palsy were divided into control group (n=15) and observation group (n=15). Both groups received conventional occupational therapy, the observation group received constraint-induced movement therapy additionally. Their upper limb function were assessed before and 6 months after treatment. Results The scores improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05). The score were significantly higher in observation group than control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Constraint-induced movement therapy can improve the upper limb function of hemiplegic cerebral palsy in occupational therapy.
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Objective To explore induced eruption techniques of the impacted maxillary canine with labial medial inclination. Methods A total of 38 cases with upper impacted canines with labial medial inclination were selected. The impacted canine was connected to the buccal hook of the upper first molar band, moved distantly and uprightly and then drawn to the dental arch after the pressure to the adjacent teeth was removed. Results After average 18 months treatment, 38 patients had good functions. The deeper impacted canines in 5 patients were extracted, and then the dental arch spaces closed. The lateral incisors of root resorption in 4 patients were extracted. The premolars in 19 patients were removed, and 10 patients without extractions. Then the impacted canines were moved into dental arch. There was no aggravated root resorption during the treatment process. Conclusion When the maxillary canine with labial medial inclination is impacted, it is moved distantly and uprightly by elastic line connected to the buccal hook of the maxillary first molar band, and then drawn to the dental arch. The process is smoothly and the neighbor teeth are protected.
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@#ObjectiveTo expolre the effect of speech therapy on older child with cerebral palsy following severe dysarthria.MethodsIce simulation, lips, tongue and jaw training, pronounciation training, and Chinese massage technique were used to treat the patient. China Rehabilitation Research Center Dysarthria Assessment was used as the assessment tool.ResultsThe patient improved significantly in speech function.ConclusionSpeech therapy can improve speech function for older child with cerebral palsy following severe dysarthria.
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@#ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of occupational therapy on upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral paralysis. Methods38 cases with hemiplegic cerebral spastic paralysis who were 6～36 months old accepted upper limb occupational therapy. The clinical effects on affected limb were evaluated. ResultsThe function of affected limb, including their hands improved after treatment (P<0.01). The incidence of cure was the most in group aged <12 month, the least in 24～36 month group, and it was different among various age groups (P<0.05). ConclusionOccupational therapy can improve the upper limb function of children with hemiplegic cerebral paralysis, especially in those earlier than 1 year age.
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Objective To study the clinical effect of percutaneous laser disc decompression(PLDD) combined with ozone injection in the treatment of cervical spondylosis.Methods 183 cases of cervical spondylosis were randomly divided into two groups.One group of 80 cases with 118 cervical discs herniation were treated with PLDDonly.while the other group of 103 cases with 142 cervical discs herniation were treated with PLDD combined with ozone injectlon.The patients were followed up for 3 to18 months(mean 7 months).The clinical effects were assessed according to the Japanese Orthopaedic Association scoring system(JOA score)and the improvement rates of the two groups were compared.Results 167 cases were followed up.The average point of the group treated with PLDD is 15.2 and the improvement rate is 74.7%.The average point of the group treated with PLDD combined with ozone injection is 16.3 and the improvement rate is 91.3%.The difference between two groups has statistical significance(P＜0.05).Conclusion The treatment of cervical spondylosis with PLDD combined with ozone injection is safe.painless and minimally invasive.The clinical effect is impmved tremendously and much better than monotherapy.
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Objective: To study the corrosion resistance of the ortho do ntic magnets with titanium nitride (TiN) coating. Methods: The m agnets coated TiN film were immersed into artificial saliva at 37 ℃ for two mon ths. During the immersion, the concentration of iron ion in the artificial saliv a was analyzed with atomic absorption spectrophotometry(AAS). After immersion, t he weight change of the magnets was measured.The magnets coated with nickel film and without coating were used as the controls.Results: In all t he groups, iron ion concentration in the artificial saliva increased with the in crease of immersion time(P
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Objective: To study the corrosion resistance of orthodontic magnet with titanium nitride coating in artificial saliva. Methods: 6 samples of magnet in the size 3 mm?5 mm?7 mm were prepared.3 of them were coated with titanium nitride by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition,another 3 without coating were used as controls.The samples were immersed into artificial saliva at 37 ℃ for one month. Then the surface characters of two kinds of magnets were observed with the naked eye and by electron-probe microanalysis (EPMA). Results: The surface of the magnets with titanium nitride coating was fine and close in texture and there were no cleft and disintegrated area. However, that of the magnets without titanium nitride coating was uneven and coarse in texture,and there were evident clefts and disintegrated areas. Conclusion: The corrosion resistance of orthodontic magnets with titanium nitride coating is stronger than that without coating.