Construction of model for multidimensional evaluation of value and risk of Chinese patent medicine / 中国中药杂志

It is the core of the development for Chinese patent medicine enterprises to cultivate large varieties of Chinese patent medicine, and the selection of potential "seed" products is the prerequisite for the cultivation strategy. By constructing the evaluation model from multiple dimensions of value and risk, we can conduct specialized evaluation of Chinese patent medicines to effectively, professionally and objectively select the "seed" products with large variety cultivation potential. In this paper, the establishment of a multidimensional evaluation system would be discussed from the aspects of drug naming and prescription composition, safety risk and supply guarantee of raw materials and medicinal materials, competition situation, access to policy catalogue, scientific and technological support, clinical evidence and recognition, systematical and standardized collection of information on product instructions, quality standards, policy catalogue, scientific and technological literature, market competition and clinical application of Chinese patent medicines. Through the objective evaluation index and the range of objective index, the multi-dimensional evaluation model on values and risks of Chinese patent medicine products was discussed. Based on this model, a batch of Chinese patent medicine products can be quickly and comprehensively analyzed, and quantitative comparison can be formed among different types and fields of products. According to the evaluation results of the model and the comprehensive evaluation of experts, high-quality "seed" products can be selec-ted, laying a solid foundation for the next step of large variety cultivation. With use of this model, we can further clarify the external competitive advantages and internal priority levels of each product, and provide support for enterprises to optimize product structure and improve product strategic layout.

De la subjetividad del dolor a una evaluación multidimensional de enfermería / From the subjectivity of pain to a multidimensional nursing assessment

Parte del rol de enfermería en cuidados paliativos es cuidar, identificando las necesidades de la unidad de tratamiento (el paciente y la familia). Es decir, evaluar exhaustivamente, explorando no solo aspectos físicos sino también las esferas culturales, sociales y emocionales que muchas veces interfieren en el componente físico, de tal manera que la sensación subjetiva de dolor es mayor que lo meramente biológico. Para lograr el alivio del dolor de la sra. C.V., fue de vital importancia planificar los cuidados de manera interdisciplinaria, apoyar al equipo básico de atención, crear un vínculo de empatía y escucha activa, teniendo en cuenta la barrera cultural; y ser muy claro, preciso, cercano y persistente.

Part of the role of nursery in palliative care is caring identifying the needs of the patients and their families, making a deep evaluation to explore not only the physical aspects but also the cultural, social and emotional spheres. These components, many times, interact with the physical one and make the subjective sensation of pain, more severe than the purely biological mechanism. The pain relief of miss C.V. was achieved by an interdisciplinary care, the support of the basic care team, the creation of an emphatetic bond, an active listening and the consideration of the cultural barriers.

The Multidimensional Evaluation of Dementia Patients and the Correlation among Measures

OBJECTIVES: Behavioral problem and functional impairment in addition to cognitive impairment are induced, and the medical comorbidity is common in dementia patients. Thus the evaluation of these domains is needed for the management of dementia patients. This study presents a method practically and easily assessing above all dimensions, and analyzes the results. METHODS: The multidimensional evaluating method consists of one general staging measure (GDS) and four measures(MMSE, B-ADL, BEHAVE-AD, GMHR) evaluating four domains;cognition, activities of daily living, behavior, and medical comorbidity. These measures are administered to 29 dementia patients(Alzheimer's dementia 21, mixed or vascular dementia 9) admitted in a long-term care residence of dementia patients. The correlation of measures and the difference of the type of dementia, sex, and age are analysed by Pearson correlation coefficient and independent t-test respectively. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: In the correlation of scales, the score of MMSE was significantly correlated to the score of B-ADL in Alzheimer's dementia patient group(p<0.05). The score of B-ADL was significantly higher(p<0.05) and the score of GMHR was statistically insignificantly higher in Alzheimer's dementia patient group than mixed or vascular dementia patient group. The sex and age was unrelated to cognitive or functional ability. This multidimensional evaluating method, including the assessment of the medical comorbidity, is thought to be convenient to apply in the long-term care residence of dementia patients, and be of practical help to the management of dementia patients.