Ethics and organizational performance before and during COVID-19 in Mexican hospitals within urban areas / Ética y desempeño organizacional antes y durante COVID-19 en hospitales mexicanos dentro de áreas urbanas

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the differences in the perception of ethical decision making, organizational ethical climate, and organizational performance, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic by some health professionals in public and private hospitals in urban areas in Mexico. Materials and Method: 68 health professionals answered a survey using the snowball sampling technique. This digital structured survey evaluated the demographic characteristics of respondents and 3 dimensions (constructs) divided in 53 items: ethical decision making, organizational ethical climate, and organizational performance, before the COVID-19 pandemic (year 2019) and during the pandemic (year 2020-2021). To compare the differences of the dimensions before and during COVID-19, the t-test was carried out for dependent samples. Results: In the ethical decision making and organizational ethical climate dimensions, there were no statistically significant differences in the averages before and during the pandemic. In relation to the organizational performance there is a statistically significant difference in the averages before and during the pandemic, with a decrease in performance. Conclusions: This research contributes to literature on healthcare service management suggesting to acknowledge that, in an adverse environment, the decision making process based on ethics and an ethical climate should be maintained in the organizations to avoid a more dramatic fall in performance.

Resumen Objetivo: El propósito de este artículo es analizar las diferencias en la percepción de la toma de decisiones éticas, clima ético organizacional y desempeño organizacional, antes y durante la pandemia por COVID-19, en algunos profesionales de la salud de hospitales públicos y privados del área urbana de México. Materiales y Métodos: 68 profesionales de la salud respondieron una encuesta utilizando la técnica de muestreo de bola de nieve. Esta encuesta estructurada digital evaluó las características demográficas de los encuestados y 3 dimensiones (constructos) divididas en 53 ítems: toma de decisiones éticas, clima ético organizacional y desempeño organizacional, antes de la pandemia de COVID-19 (año 2019) y durante la pandemia (año 2020-2021). Para comparar las diferencias de las dimensiones antes y durante el COVID-19, se realizó la prueba t para muestras dependientes. Resultados: En las dimensiones toma de decisiones éticas y clima ético organizacional, no se presentaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los promedios antes y durante la pandemia. En relación al desempeño organizacional existe una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en los promedios antes y durante la pandemia, con una disminución en el desempeño. Conclusiones: Esta investigación contribuye a la literatura acerca de la gestión de servicios de salud sugiriendo que, en un entorno adverso, la toma de decisiones basada en la ética y un clima ético deben mantenerse en las organizaciones para evitar una caída más dramática en el desempeño.

Clustering e Switching nos testes de fluência verbal em crianças do ensino fundamental I com e sem dificuldade de aprendizagem / Clustering and Switching on verbal fluency tests in elementary school children with and without learning difficulties

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o desempenho nos testes de Fluência Verbal Semântica e Fonêmica em relação aos componentes cognitivos de clustering e switching e explorar as mudanças no desenvolvimento no ensino fundamental. Método Participaram 68 crianças do 2º ao 5º ano do ensino fundamental I de uma escola pública do município de Santo André, divididas em dois grupos, Dificuldade de Aprendizagem (DA) e Desenvolvimento Típico (DT). Resultados Os testes de Fluência Verbal foram comparados para o número de clusters, tamanho médio dos clusters e número de switches. Todas as variáveis comparadas mostraram uma pontuação estatisticamente significante maior para o teste de Fluência Verbal Semântica. Foram realizadas as médias e desvios-padrão das mesmas variáveis para efeito de ano e grupo em ambos os testes. Foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante apenas para o número total de clusters no teste de Fluência Verbal Semântica para efeito de grupo, com o melhor desempenho do grupo DT. Observou-se correlação alta no total de acertos em ambos os testes de Fluência Verbal com o número total de clusters e número de switches. Além disso, foi observada correlação entre o total de acertos com a média de tamanho dos clusters apenas no teste de Fluência Verbal Fonêmica. A análise de regressão linear apresentou maior variância para o número total de clusters, o tornando mais preditivo para o desempenho em ambos testes de Fluência Verbal. Conclusão Os testes de Fluência Verbal podem ser sensíveis e preditivos para a identificação de possíveis diferenças no desempenho escolar associados à leitura.

ABSTRACT Purpose Evaluate the performance in the Semantic and Phonemic Verbal Fluency tests in relation to the cognitive components of clustering and switching and explore the changes in development in elementary school. Methods Participants were 68 children from the 2nd to 5th grade of elementary school of a public school in the municipality of Santo André, divided into two groups, Learning Difficulty (LD) and Typical Development (TD). Results The Verbal Fluency tests were compared for the number of clusters, mean size of the clusters, and number of switches. All variables compared showed a statistically significant higher score for Semantic Verbal Fluency. Means and standard deviations of the same variables for year and group effect were realized in both Verbal Fluency tests. A statistically significant difference was observed only for the total number of clusters in the Semantic Verbal Fluency test for group effect, with the best performance of the TD group. A high correlation was observed between the total number of correct answers with the total number of clusters and number of switches in both Verbal Fluency tests. In addition, a correlation was observed between the total number of correct answers and the mean size of the clusters only in the Phonemic Verbal Fluency. Linear regression analysis showed greater variance for the total number of clusters, making it more predictable for performance in both verbal fluency tests. Conclusion Verbal Fluency tests may be sensitive and predictive for the identification of possible differences in school performance associated with reading.

Investigation and analysis of superficial fungal infection and drug use among naval trainees / 药学实践杂志

Objective To investigate the pathogenesis of superficial mycosis among naval trainees, and observe the efficacy of a novel antifungal drug. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted on the onset, medication and recurrence of superficial fungal infection among the trainees from January, 2020 to July, 2020. At the same time, the new antifungal drug sulconazole nitrate spray was provided for treatment and the drug efficacy was observed. Results The participants generally lacked understanding and attention to superficial fungal infections. The incidence rate of superficial fungal infection was 52%, of which 76.2% of patients had recurrence of superficial fungal infection. The sulconazole nitrate spray showed great effect against these infections. Conclusion The trainees should understand the causes of superficial fungal infection through health education and seek medical treatment and medication in time. The cure rate of superficial fungal infections could only be improved through the collaborative management of the school, hospital, and trainees to reduce the impact of these infections on naval trainees’ work and life.

Effects of different cognitive tasks on gait performance during dual-task walking in patients with stroke / 国际脑血管病杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of cognitive types on dual-task paradigm gait performance in patients with stroke.Method:Using a cross-sectional study design, patients with stroke were trained with single task walking and dual-task walking with four different cognitive tasks (spontaneous speech [SS], serial counting backward [SCB], word list generation (WLG), and auditory Stroop [AS]). A three-dimensional gait and motion analysis system were used to record and analyze gait data, and calculate dual-task effect (DTE) for different cognitive tasks, and compare the differences in spatiotemporal parameters and DTE of gait analysis under different states.Results:A total of 35 patients with stroke (aged 61.0±2.5 years) were included, among which 27 were males (77.1%). There were 25 patients with ischemic stroke (71.4%) and 10 patients with hemorrhagic stroke (28.6%). Compared with single task walking, patients had decreased gait speed, shorter step length on the affected side, and a larger support phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task and SS dual task (all P<0.05), and the difference was more obvious during SCB dual task ( P<0.05). Compared with single task walking, patients had a reduced swing phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task (all P<0.05). The DTEs of gait speed, step length of the affected side, and the support phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task and SS dual task were significantly greater than those during WLG dual task and AS dual task ( P<0.05). The DTEs of gait speed and step length of the affected side during SCB dual task were significantly greater than that during SS dual task (all P<0.05). The DTE of the swing phase ratio of the unaffected to the affected side during SCB dual task was significantly greater than that during other types of cognitive tasks (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Different cognitive tasks had different effects on gait performance during dual-task walking in patients with stroke, and the degree of dual-task interference was associated with specific task types.

Molecular Mechanism of Tangbikang Granules Against Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy： Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism of Tangbikang granules （TBK） against diabetic peripheral neuropathy （DPN） based on network pharmacology and in-vivo experiment. MethodThe active components in medicinals of TBK and their target genes were searched from Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform （TCMSP）. The active components of the medicinals which are not included in TCMSP were searched from previous research. After the analysis of drug-likeness by SwissADME， the target genes of them were predicted with SwissTargetPrediction. DPN-related target genes were retrieved from GeneCards. The common targets of the disease and the prescription were the hub genes of TBK against DPN， which were uploaded to Metascape for Gene Ontology （GO） term enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes （KEGG） pathway enrichment analysis. High-sugar and high-fat diet and low-dose streptozotocin （STZ， ip） were employed to induce diabetes in rats， and then the model rats were respectively treated with low-dose （0.625 g·kg-1）， medium-dose （1.25 g·kg-1）， and high-dose （2.5 g·kg-1） TBK for 12 weeks. Sensory nerve conduction velocity （SNCV） was evaluated. After hematoxylin and eosin （HE） staining， the sciatic nerve was observed under light microscope to examine the nerve damage. Real-time PCR was performed to detect the gene expression of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase （AMPK） pathway-related targets in rat sciatic nerve， and Western blot to measure the protein expression of AMPK and phosphorylated （p）-AMPK in rat sciatic nerve. ResultThe main active components of TBK， such as quercetin， kaempferol， β-sitosterol， leech pteridine A， stigmasterol， and baicalein were screened out， mainly acting on interleukin-6 （IL-6）， tumor necrosis factor （TNF）， protein kinase B （Akt）， JUN， and HSP90AA1 and signaling pathways such as AMPK， nuclear factor-κB （NF-κB）， and Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription （JAK/STAT）. Molecular docking results showed that β-sitosterol and stigmasterol had high binding affinity with IL-6， TNF， JUN， and HSP90AA1. As for the animal experiment， compared with the normal group， model group had low SNCV of sciatic nerve （P<0.01）， disordered and loose myelinated nerve fibers with axonotmesis and demyelinization， low mRNA expression of AMPKα， AMPKβ， peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α （PGC-1α）， Sirtuin 3 （SirT3）， mitochondrial transcription factor A （TFAM）， and low p-AMPK/AMPK ratio in sciatic nerve （P<0.05， P<0.01）. Compared with the model group， TBK of the three doses raised the SNCV （P<0.01）， restored nerve morphology and nerve compactness， and increased the mRNA expression of AMPKα， AMPKβ， PGC-1α， SirT3， and TFAM （P<0.05， P<0.01）. The ratio of p-AMPK/AMPK in the high-dose and medium-dose TBK groups was higher than that in the model group （P<0.01）， while the protein expression in the low-dose TBK group was insignificantly different from that in the model group. ConclusionTBK exerts therapeutic effect on DPN through multiple pathways and targets. The mechanism is that it activates and regulates AMPK/PGC-1α/SirT3 signaling， which lays a basis for further study of TBK in the treatment of DPN.

Evaluación del nivel de independencia para la realización de actividades instrumentales de la vida diaria en una comunidad de personas vulnerables / Avaliação do nível de independência nas atividades instrumentais de vida diária numa comunidade em vulnerabilidade / Evaluation of the level of independence for the performance of instrumental activities of daily living in a community of vulnerable people

Resumen Introducción Los cambios o deficiencias estructurales y/o funcionales que presentan las personas con discapacidad pueden limitar o comprometer su interacción, para la realización o el cumplimiento de actividades personales o sociales, convirtiéndolas entonces en personas vulnerables. Para la evaluación, el terapeuta ocupacional debe valorar varios factores que pueden ser considerados como riesgo de mayor vulnerabilidad como: edad, género, nivel educacional, condiciones económicas, ocupación, condición física o mental y presencia de comorbilidades entre otras. Objetivo Evaluar nivel de independencia para la realización de actividades instrumentales de la vida diaria (AIVD) en individuos pertenecientes a una comunidad de personas vulnerables. Método Se aplicó el Índice de Lawton y Brody en adultos y adultos mayores, que tenían o referían algún tipo de discapacidad, recolectando además una serie de datos que fueron procesados y analizados en la plantilla de cálculo en Microsoft Excel 2020®. Resultados El 74,2% mostró un elevado nivel de dependencia para desarrollar las AIVD, con predominio en adultos. El 70,7% poseían carné o certificado de discapacidad, con una correlación negativa moderada entre el porcentaje de gravedad y el nivel de independencia. La artritis reumatoidea fue la enfermedad que con mayor frecuencia estuvo vinculada a la perdida de la independencia. Conclusión Resulta posible detectar tempranamente el nivel de dependencia y la presencia de discapacidad, mediante la aplicación del Índice de Lawton y Brody, determinando limitaciones funcionales para realizar AIVD en una comunidad de personas vulnerables.

Resumo Introdução As mudanças estruturais e/ou funcionais que as pessoas com deficiências apresentam podem limitar ou comprometer sua interação para o desempenho ou realização de atividades pessoais ou sociais, tornando-as assim vulneráveis. Para avaliação, o terapeuta ocupacional deve avaliar vários fatores que podem ser considerados como um risco de maior vulnerabilidade, tais como: idade, sexo, nível educacional, condições econômicas, ocupação, condição física ou mental e presença de comorbidades, entre outros. Objetivo Avaliar o nível de independência na realização de atividades instrumentais de vida diária (IADLs) em indivíduos pertencentes a uma comunidade de pessoas vulneráveis. Método O Lawton e Brody Index foi aplicado a adultos e pessoas mais velhas que tinham ou relataram algum tipo de deficiência, coletando uma série de dados que foram processados e analisados no modelo de cálculo Microsoft Excel 2020®. Resultados 74,2% mostraram um alto nível de dependência para realizar IADLs, com predomínio de adultos. 70,7% tinham um cartão ou certificado de deficiência, com uma correlação negativa moderada entre a porcentagem de gravidade e o nível de independência. A artrite reumatoide foi a doença mais frequentemente ligada à perda de independência. Conclusão É possível detectar precocemente o nível de dependência e a presença de deficiência, aplicando o Lawton e Brody Index, determinando limitações funcionais para realizar IADLs em uma comunidade de pessoas vulneráveis.

Abstract Introduction The structural and/or functional changes or impairments presented by people with disabilities can limit or compromise their interaction, for the performance or fulfillment of personal or social activities, making them then vulnerable people. For evaluation, the occupational therapist must assess several factors that can be considered as a risk of increased vulnerability such as: age, gender, educational level, economic conditions, occupation, physical or mental condition, and presence of comorbidities among others. Objective To evaluate the level of independence in the performance of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in individuals belonging to a community of vulnerable people. Method The Lawton and Brody Index was applied to adults and older adults who had or reported some type of disability, collecting a series of data that were processed and analyzed in the Microsoft Excel 2020® calculation template. Results 74.2% showed a high level of dependence to develop IADLs, with a predominance in adults. 70.7% had a disability card or certificate, with a moderate negative correlation between the percentage of severity and the level of independence. Rheumatoid arthritis was the disease most frequently associated with loss of independence. Conclusion It is possible to detect early the level of dependence and the presence of disability, through the application of the Lawton and Brody Index, determining functional limitations to perform IADLs in a community of vulnerable people.

Mental toughness and physical fitness tests of boxing athletes associated with big five personality factors / Testes de resistência mental e aptidão física de atletas de boxe associados aos cinco grandes fatores de personalidade

ABSTRACT The present study related to boxing athletes' mental toughness and physical fitness performances with Big Five Factors. For this, the sample was composed of eleven recreational boxers who competed at the state level and were regularly training (technical and tactical) 4 times a week during the evaluation period. The 44-item Big Five Inventory (BFI) measures the Big Five dimensions of Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness, and Extraversion and the 14-item Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ) were applied with Strength, Power, and Endurance Tests, Pearson and Spearman's correlations were used to verify the association between BFI, physical and mental tests, respectively, p≤.05. Our results demonstrated that significant and strong correlation between agreeableness factor and sit-ups test, with 40.85±12.36 freq./min (r=.72, p=.02) and, in SMTQ, a strong correlation between Neuroticism and Control [10(9;12) score, r=.76, p≤0.01], Constancy [10(9;12) score, r=.84, p≤0.01] and Total SMQT [37(34;37) score, r=.84, p≤0.01]. In conclusion, these results suggest that Neuroticism factors are associated with mental toughness, while the agreeableness factor is related to muscular endurance capability. Mental toughness and endurance results are associated with boxers' personalities whose drive motivates them relentlessly towards success and promotes thriving in boxing training environments or during championships.

RESUMO O presente estudo relacionou a resistência mental e o desempenho da aptidão física de atletas de boxe com os cinco grandes fatores. Para isso, compuseram o presente estudo onze boxeadores recreativos que competiram em nível estadual e estavam treinando regularmente (técnico e tático) 4 vezes por semana durante o período de avaliação. O Big Five Inventory (BFI) de 44 itens mede as dimensões de Conscienciosidade, Amabilidade, Neuroticismo, Abertura e Extroversão e o Questionário de Resistência Mental Esportiva (SMTQ) de 14 itens foram aplicados com Testes de Força, Potência e Resistência, Pearson e as correlações de Spearman foram utilizadas para verificar a associação entre IMC, testes físicos e mentais, respectivamente, p≤0.05. Nossos resultados demonstraram correlação significativa e forte entre o fator de amabilidade e o teste de abdominais, com 40,9±12,4 freq./min (r=0,72, p=0,02) e, no SMTQ, uma forte correlação entre Neuroticismo e Controle [10 (9;12) pontuação, r=0.76, p≤0,01], Constância [10(9;12) pontuação, r=0.84, p≤0,001] e total SMQT [37(34;37) pontuação, r= 0.84, p≤0,001]. Em conclusão, esses resultados sugerem que os fatores de neuroticismo estão associados à resistência mental, enquanto o fator de amabilidade está associado à capacidade de resistência muscular. Os resultados de resistência mental e resistência estão associados à personalidade dos boxeadores, cuja motivação os impulsiona implacavelmente para o sucesso e promove o sucesso em ambientes de treinamento de boxe ou durante campeonatos.

Impact of different evaluation methods for diagnostic tasks in panoramic radiography / Impacto de diferentes métodos de evaluación durante el diagnóstico en la radiografía panorámica

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the observers diagnostic performance in panoramic radiography using monitor, tablet, X-ray image view box, and against window daylight as a visualization method in different diagnostic tasks. Thirty panoramic radiography were assessed by three calibrated observers for each visualization method, in standardized light conditions, concerning dental caries, widened periodontal ligament space, and periapical bone defects from the four first molars; mucosal thickening and retention cysts in maxillary sinus; and stylo-hyoid ligament calcification and atheroma. A five-point confidence scale was used. The standard-reference was performed by two experienced observers. Diagnostic values using window light were significantly lower for caries and periapical bone defect and retention cyst, stylo-hyoid ligament calcification detection (p<0.05). For atheroma detection, X-ray image view box, tablet, and widow light had lower accuracy than the evaluation on the monitor (p<0.05). Observers diagnostic performances are worsened using window light as an evaluation method for panoramic radiography for dental, sinus, and calcification disorders, while the monitor was the most reliable method.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el desempeño diagnóstico de los observadores en la radiografía panorámica utilizando monitor, tablet, caja de visualización de imágenes de rayos X y contra la luz del día de la ventana como método de visualización en diferentes tareas de diagnóstico. Treinta radiografías panorámicas fueron evaluadas por tres observadores calibrados para cada método de visualización, en condiciones de luz estandarizadas, con respecto a caries dental, espacio del ligamento periodontal ensanchado y defectos óseos periapicales de los cuatro primeros molares; engrosamiento de la mucosa y quistes de retención en el seno maxilar; y calcificación y ateroma del ligamento estilohioideo. Se utilizó una escala de confianza de cinco puntos. La referencia estándar fue realizada por dos observadores experimentados. Los valores diagnósticos con luz de ventana fueron significativamente menores para caries y defecto óseo periapical y quiste de retención, detección de calcificación del ligamento estilohioideo (p <0.05). Para la detección de ateroma, la caja de visualización de imágenes de rayos X, el tablet y la luz de viuda tuvieron una precisión menor que la evaluación en el monitor (p <0.05). El rendimiento diagnóstico del observador empeora al utilizar la luz de la ventana como método de evaluación de la radiografía panorámica para los trastornos dentales, de los senos nasales y de la calcificación, mientras que el monitor fue el método más fiable.

Honeycomb: a template for reproducible psychophysiological tasks for clinic, laboratory, and home use

Objective: To improve the ability of psychiatry researchers to build, deploy, maintain, reproduce, and share their own psychophysiological tasks. Psychophysiological tasks are a useful tool for studying human behavior driven by mental processes such as cognitive control, reward evaluation, and learning. Neural mechanisms during behavioral tasks are often studied via simultaneous electrophysiological recordings. Popular online platforms such as Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) and Prolific enable deployment of tasks to numerous participants simultaneously. However, there is currently no task-creation framework available for flexibly deploying tasks both online and during simultaneous electrophysiology. Methods: We developed a task creation template, termed Honeycomb, that standardizes best practices for building jsPsych-based tasks. Honeycomb offers continuous deployment configurations for seamless transition between use in research settings and at home. Further, we have curated a public library, termed BeeHive, of ready-to-use tasks. Results: We demonstrate the benefits of using Honeycomb tasks with a participant in an ongoing study of deep brain stimulation for obsessive compulsive disorder, who completed repeated tasks both in the clinic and at home. Conclusion: Honeycomb enables researchers to deploy tasks online, in clinic, and at home in more ecologically valid environments and during concurrent electrophysiology.

Investigation and analysis of occupational hazards in construction of power transmission and transformation project / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

Objective: To investigate the occupational hazard factors and exposure levels of workers during the construction of power transmission and transformation projects. Methods: Analysis and identification of occupational hazard factors were carried out for typical construction process of 6 power transmission projects and 3 substation projects in September 2018. The on-site occupational health investigation was carried out to detect and analyze the exposure levels of workers to occupational hazard factors. Results: The time weighted average concentration (C(TWA)) of crushing workers exposed to silica dust and welders exposed to welding fume in substation projects were 2.72 and 14.03 mg/m(3), respectively. The 8 h equivalent sound level results of exposure noise of carpenters in power transmission projects and crushing workers, reinforcement workers, carpenters, scaffolders, road builders in substation projects were 87.9, 92.5, 87.1, 92.5, 93.0 and 90.2 dB (A) , respectively. The 4-hour time equal energy frequency weighted vibration acceleration of hand-transmitted vibration of bricklayer in power transmission projects, bricklayer, general worker 3, road builder 1 and road builder 2 of substation projects were 5.36, 5.21, 5.28, 10.71 and 5.22 m/s(2), respectively. The effective irradiance of electric welding arc light of welders' limbs in power transmission projects and substation projects were 401.19, 319.68 μW/cm(2), respectively. All of the above exceeded the requirements of occupational exposure limits. The occupational radiation levels and exposure limits of hazardous chemical factors met the requirements of each post. Conclusion: During the construction of power transmission and transformation projects, the exposure levels of occupational hazard factors in multiple posts exceed the standard. The main responsibility of employers for occupational disease prevention and control should be implemented, and targeted comprehensive measures should be taken to reduce the exposure levels of occupational hazard factors of workers.

Emergency psychological intervention of acute ammonia leakage event / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

Objective: To analyze the situation of emergency psychological intervention in an acute ammonia leakage event, and to provide reference for emergency response. Methods: In August 2020, the emergency treatment of 65 patients admitted by Zhangqiu District People's Hospital Affiliated to Jining Medical College of Shandong Province in June 2019 in the ammonia tank car leakage incident was analyzed, the psychological intervention in emergency after the incident was collected, the anxiety and depression were evaluated by symptom checklist 90 (SCL-90) , and targeted psychological intervention was implemented according to the psychological evaluation results, And analyze the intervention efficiency. Results: Among the 65 patients, there were 52 cases of ammonia stimulation reaction, 11 cases of mild poisoning and 2 cases of moderate poisoning. There were 60 cases of chest tightness and dyspnea, 11 cases of bloody sputum, 58 cases of sore throat, 43 cases of hoarseness, 28 cases of photophobia and tears, 13 cases of blurred vision, 18 cases of nausea and vomiting, and 2 cases of dry and wet rales in the lungs. The scores of somatization, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobia, paranoia and negative coping in patients with mild and moderate poisoning were higher than those in patients with stimulus response (P<0.05) . The effective rate of intervention was 98.7%. Conclusion: Emergency psychological evaluation and intervention in mass public health events are helpful to the treatment of patients.

Epidemiological characteristics and prognostic affecting factors analysis of non-small cell lung cancer from 2015 to 2019 in Shanxi / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective:To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and prognostic affecting factors of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Shanxi from 2015 to 2019.Methods:A total of 17 082 patients with NSCLC in Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital from January 2015 to December 2019 were selected as the research subjects. The medical records of all patients were retrieved, and the epidemiological characteristics of the patients' age, gender, occupation and smoking history were analyzed. All patients were given conventional treatment and followed up for 18 months. According to the follow-up results, they were divided into the death group (4 391 cases) and the survival group (12 691 cases). The single factor and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the factors affecting the prognosis of patients.Results:Among 17 082 patients with NSCLC, there were 3 058 cases (17.91%) in 2015, 3 129 cases (18.32%) in 2016, 3 325 cases (19.46%) in 2017, 3 564 cases (20.86%) in 2018, and 4 006 cases (23.45%) in 2019, and the number of confirmed cases in different years showed an upward trend ( χ2 = 21.593, P < 0.05). The incidence rate of males was slightly higher than that of females [51.76% (8 841/17 082) vs. 48.24% (8 241/17 082)], 64.12% (10 953/17 082) occurred in the 61-80 years old population, and the occupational distribution was predominantly workers [34.08% (5 821/17 082)] and farmers [30.00% (5 124/17 082)]; there were 56.69% (9 683/17 082) patients with a history of smoking. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that lymph node metastasis, tumor staging Ⅲ-Ⅳ, sensitive mutations of epidermal growth factor receptor, and initial pleural effusion were independent factors influencing the poor prognosis of patients with NSCLC (all P < 0.05). Conclusions:The incidence of NSCLC in Shanxi from 2015 to 2019 is on the rise. The incidence of this disease is related to gender, age and occupation. There are many factors affecting the prognosis of patients, and targeted interventions can help improve the prognosis.

Analysis of contaminated microorganisms in commercial honey / 上海预防医学

Objective To investigate the microbial contamination in 54 batches of commercial honey. Methods Aerobic plate colony counts for bacteria and colonies of mould and osmophilic yeasts in honey were determined according to the National Food Safety Standard. The bacteria and fungi in unqualified samples were further identified and analyzed by morphology， MALDI-TOF-MS and large subunit （LSU） rRNA gene sequence. Results Three unqualified batches were found. One batch had aerobic plate colony counts exceeding the standard， with a variety of bacteria including Bacillus sp.， Paenibacillus sp. and Brevibacillus sp. Two batches had mould counts exceeding the standard. Aspergillus sp was detected in both samples （from the same manufacturer）， and the DNA sequence homology was very high， suggesting the mould might come from the same pollution source. Conclusion There are many kinds of microbial contamination in honey. Manufacturers should strengthen the microbe control in monitoring process to avoid the repeated microbial contamination.

Efeito das restrições no desempenho do saque do voleibol: o papel do nível de experiência / Effect of constraints on volleyball service performance: the role of the experience level

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo é investigar como o desempenho do saque do voleibol de sujeitos com diferentes níveis de experiência é influenciado pela interação de diferentes restrições. Participaram do estudo 36 voluntários do sexo masculino (16,44 ± 0,50 anos) alocados em dois grupos em função do nível de experiência. Os participantes executaram 10 tentativas do saque do voleibol em cada uma das quatro condições experimentais. Foram manipuladas uma restrição relacionada à dificuldade da meta e outra relacionada ao ambiente físico para execução da tarefa. O desempenho do saque por cima do voleibol foi avaliado por meio de uma lista de checagem do padrão de movimento e da precisão ao alvo. Os resultados demonstraram que o grupo experiente manteve o desempenho em todas as condições, enquanto o grupo inexperiente apresentou menor consistência da precisão nas condições com restrição física e pior escore do padrão de movimento na condição de maior dificuldade da meta em interação com a restrição física. O nível de experiência exerceu maior influência no desempenho do que as demais restrições. Uma possível explicação é que ela é uma restrição capaz de maximizar a forma como o sujeito explora as informações disponibilizadas pelas demais restrições.

ABSTRACT The aim of the study is to investigate how the volleyball service performance of subjects with different levels of experience is influenced by the interaction of different constraints. The study included 36 male volunteers (16.44 ± 0.50 years) allocated into two groups according to the level of experience. Participants performed 10 attempts of the serve volleyball in each of the four experimental conditions. One constraint related to the difficulty of the goal and another related to the physical environment for the execution of the task were manipulated. The performance of the overhand volleyball serve was assessed by means of a movement pattern checklist and of the accuracy to target. The experienced group maintained performance in all conditions, while the inexperienced group showed less consistency of accuracy in conditions with physical constraint and worse score of the movement pattern in the condition of greater difficulty of the goal in interaction with physical constraint. The level of experience had a greater influence on performance than the other constraints. One possible explanation is that it is a constraint capable of maximizing the way that the subject explores the information available by the other constraints

Electromyographical and Physiological Correlation in Patient with Heart Disease

Abstract Background: Walking is an economic activity, the more efficient the mechanical contribution, the less metabolic energy is necessary to keep walking. Patients with chronic heart failure and heart transplant present peripheral musculoskeletal disorders, dyspnea, and fatigue in their activities. Objective: In this scenario, the present study sought to verify the correlations between metabolic and electromyographic variables in chronic heart failure, heart transplant patients, and healthy controls. Methods: Regression and correlation between cost of transport and electromyographic cost, as well as correlation between oxygen consumption and muscle coactivation in patients and controls at five different walking speeds have been performed, with alpha = 0.05. Results: Strong correlation values (r controls: 0.99; chronic heart failure: 0.92; heart transplant: 0.88) indicate a linear relationship between the cost of transport and electromyographic cost. Oxygen consumption was significantly correlated to muscle activation in all groups. Conclusion: These results suggested that dynamic muscle coactivation was an important factor, especially for CHF and HT. These data support the idea that peripheral muscle limitations play an important role in people with CHF and HT. These findings indicate a strong relation between metabolic and electromyographic variables. For chronic heart failure and heart transplant patients, it can help to explain some difficulties in daily activities and aid in physical rehabilitation.

Respostas tático-técnica, física e fisiológica de atletas a pequenos jogos no basquetebol ­ uma revisão de escopo / Tactical-technical, physical, and physiological responses of athletes during basketball small-sided games ­ a scope review

Esta revisão de escopo objetivou verificar as respostas tático-técnica, física e fisiológica de atletas a pequenos jogos (PJ) de basquetebol. Utilizou-se o método Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses ­ Extension for Scoping Reviews. Dois pesquisadores realizaram a busca eletrônica em seis bases de dados, em inglês, português e espanhol. Os critérios de inclusão foram: a) ser artigos científicos publicados em periódicos revisados por pares; b) incluir atletas de basquetebol a partir da categoria sub-12 (minibasquete), competindo em qualquer nível e c) apresentar dados relacionados à resposta física, fisiológica ou tático-técnica dos jogadores. Encontrou-se 34 estudos sobre o efeito agudo dos PJ, que investigaram, principalmente, a influência da alteração do número de jogadores, da área de jogo, da razão estímulo/pausa e das regras. Alguns estudos compararam as respostas de jogadores com diferentes características (e.g., antropométricas) aos PJ. A diminuição do número de jogadores e o aumento da área por jogador parecem aumentar as respostas física e fisiológica e o número de ações tático-técnicas individuais. Maiores durações da série de PJ e menores durações da pausa entre séries parecem aumentar a resposta fisiológica e diminuir a intensidade da resposta física dos jogadores. Diferentes regras influenciam as respostas tático-técnica, física e fisiológica. Os quatro estudos sobre os efeitos crônicos dos PJ reportaram aumentos no desempenho aeróbico, de agilidade e tático-técnico após treinamento com PJ. Os estudos indicam que os PJ elevam o desempenho físico e tático-técnico de atletas de basquetebol e que diferentes características dos PJ levam a respostas tático-técnica, física e fisiológica distintas. (AU)

This scope review aimed to verify the tactical-technical, physical, and physiological responses of basketball players during basketball smallsided games (SSG). We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses ­ Extension for Scoping Reviews. Two independent researchers searched six electronic data bases for scientific papers published in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The inclusion criteria were: a) scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals; b) participants should be basketball athletes belonging to the under-12 category (minibasketball) or older competing at any level; and c) present data regarding players' tactical-technical, physical, or physiological responses to basketball SSG. We found 34 studies on the SSG acute effect (acute response). These studies mainly investigated the influence of modifying the number of players per team, the playing area, the work-to-rest ratio, and the rules. Some studies compared the responses presented by players with different characteristics (e.g., anthropometrics) to the SSG. Decreases in the number of players and increases in the area per player seem to increase the physical and physiological responses and the number of individual tactical-technical actions. Longer SSG bouts and shorter rest intervals seem to increase the physiological response and decrease the intensity of the physical response. Different rules influence the tactical-technical, physical, and physiological responses. The four studies on the chronic effects of basketball SSG found increases in the aerobic, agility, and tactical-technical performances after SSG training. Studies indicate that SSG training can increase physical and tactical-technical performances of basketball athletes and that different SSG characteristics lead to distinct tactical-technical, physical, and physiological responses. (AU)

Comunicación interna y desempeño laboral en profesionales sanitarios peruanos durante la pandemia COVID-19 / Internal communication and job performance in Peruvian health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

RESUMEN Fundamento La comunicación interna dentro de una organización garantiza que los trabajadores realicen sus actividades de manera eficaz; lo cual, en el contexto salud, se traduce en priorizar el bienestar y la calidad de vida del paciente. Objetivo determinar la relación entre la comunicación interna y el desempeño laboral en profesionales sanitarios peruanos durante la pandemia COVID-19. Métodos estudio descriptivo correlacional, realizado con la participación de 100 profesionales del departamento Materno-infantil de un hospital público de Chimbote, Perú. Se aplicaron dos instrumentos de recolección de datos mediante cuestionarios en línea de google, correspondientes a las variables comunicación interna y desempeño laboral. La información fue registrada y procesada mediante estadística descriptiva, a través de frecuencias y porcentajes. Se utilizó el programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences versión 26, y se consideró una confiabilidad de 95 % para la correlación bivariada de Pearson. Resultados el desempeño laboral de los profesionales del departamento Materno-infantil manifestó un nivel alto (51 %), y el de comunicación interna fue medio (57 %). En el análisis por dimensiones, se encontró relación directa y significativa entre descendente y desempeño laboral, así como también entre responsabilidad y comunicación interna. Conclusión el nivel de comunicación interna fue medio, adecuado con respecto a la situación de pandemia COVID-19, y se relacionó de forma directa y significativa con el desempeño laboral en los profesionales sanitarios peruanos que participaron en el estudio.

ABSTRACT Background Rationale: Internal communication within an organization ensures that workers carry out their activities effectively; which, in the health context, translates into prioritizing the patients´ well-being and quality of life. Objective to determine the relationship between internal communication and job performance in Peruvian health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods descriptive correlational study, carried out with the participation of 100 professionals from the maternal-infant department of a public hospital in Chimbote, Peru. Two data collection instruments were applied using online Google questionnaires, corresponding to the variables internal communication and job performance. The information was recorded and processed through descriptive statistics, through frequencies and percentages. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program version 26 was used, and a reliability of 95% was considered for Pearson's bivariate correlation. Results the work performance of the maternal and child department professionals showed a high level (51%), and that of internal communication was medium (57%). In the analysis by dimensions, a direct and significant relationship was found between descending and job performance, as well as between responsibility and internal communication. Conclusion the level of internal communication was medium, adequate with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, and was directly and significantly related to job performance in the Peruvian health professionals who participated in the study.

Identificação de papéis ocupacionais em atletas do esporte adaptado / Identification of occupational roles in adapted sport athletes

Resumo Objetivo O presente estudo tem por objetivo descrever os papéis ocupacionais desempenhados pelos atletas da Associação dos Deficientes Físicos do Paraná - ADFP. Método Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa observacional transversal. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais estruturadas com base em uma Lista de Identificação de Papéis Ocupacionais - LIPO, na qual a amostra contou com os atletas vinculados a 6 modalidades oferecidas pela ADFP. Resultados Participaram 37 atletas, com predominância do sexo masculino, cuja média de idade foi de 39 anos e o tempo de prática variou entre 1 mês e 25 anos. Destaca-se com significância os papéis ocupacionais de cuidador, membro da família e religioso sobre o desempenho do esporte. Conclusão A pesquisa contou com boa adesão dos participantes, o que tornou possível verificar os papéis ocupacionais na vida dos atletas e a dinâmica de relação destes com seu desempenho no esporte. Da mesma forma, ressalta-se a necessidade de fomentar pesquisas relacionadas à temática, visto a incipiência de literatura nacional.

Abstract Objective The present study aims to define the occupational roles played by athletes from the Paraná Association of Physically Disabled - ADFP. Method this is cross-sectional observational quantitative research. Individual interviews were carried out based on the Occupational Roles Identification List - ORIL, where the sample included athletes linked to the 6 modalities offered by ADFP. Results The participants were 37 athletes, predominantly male, whose average age is 39 years old and the practice time varies between 1 month and 25 years. The occupational roles of caregiver, family member, and religious regarding the performance of the sport are highlighted with significance. Conclusion The research had good participation by the participants, which enabled us to verify the occupational roles in the lives of the athletes and the dynamics of their relationship with their performance in the sport. Likewise, the need to encourage research related to the theme is emphasized, given the incipience of national literature.

The prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of bronchial asthma in people over 40 years old in Hai'an / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To explore the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of bronchial asthma in people over 40 years old in Hai'an. Methods The stratified random sampling method was used in this study. A questionnaire survey was conducted and pulmonary function measurement was performed among the residents over 40 years old in Hai'an, ​Jiangsu Province to analyze the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of asthma. Results A total of 2 237 valid questionnaires were collected in the survey, and 116 patients with bronchial asthma were found, with an incidence rate of 5.19%. The prevalence of asthma was related to gender, age, family history, active and passive smoking, occupational exposure, childhood history of lung disease, history of respiratory allergies, and exposure to cooking fumes (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that being male (OR=0.637, 95%CI: 0.499~0.691) was a protective factor for asthma, while advanced age (OR=1.438, 95%CI: 1.207~1.972), active smoking (OR=1.795, 95%CI: 1.423~2.399), passive smoking (OR=2.098, 95%CI: 1.423~2.399), occupational exposure (OR=3.446, 95% CI: 2.175~6.290), childhood history of lung disease (OR=2.228, 95%CI: 1.337~4.491), history of respiratory allergies (OR=2.287, 95%CI: 1.535~5.219) were risk factors for asthma (P<0.05). Conclusion The prevalence rate of bronchial asthma in people over 40 years old in Hai'an was high. Advanced age, active and passive smoking, occupational exposure, a history of lung disease in childhood, and a history of respiratory allergies were related to asthma development. It is necessary to strengthen the prevention and treatment of asthma among high-risk population in clinical practice to reduce the incidence of asthma.

Research progress on the methods of observation and analysis of dental bonding interfaces / 口腔疾病防治

@#Dental bonding technology and materials have been used widely in dentistry because of their excellent properties. The development of novel bonding technology and materials is constantly being performed to improve the effect of dental bonding restorations. Observation and analysis of the dental bonding interface is one of the most important methods for laboratory evaluation of bonding efficiency. This paper aims to review the methods of observation and analysis of dental bonding interfaces to provide a reference for the selection of evaluation methods in dental bonding research. The features of 6 methods, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), Raman spectroscopy (RS), optical coherence tomography (OCT) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), were described and summarized. Among these methods, SEM and TEM are used most often in the analysis of fine structures; CLSM and OCT are used for the acquisition of characteristic image signals, such as microleakage and exogenous and endogenous fluorescence; and RS and AFM can test chemical composition and mechanical properties.