Limited studies are available on health behavior knowledge among the elderly and interaction between their children living with them. Using a survey of in community them, we explored characteristics that determine knowledge. We also identified influencing factors affecting such The relationship was investigated.A total 1207 people were selected by multistage probability sampling (number = 201). used self-designed questionnaire (38 questions) to participants. After 38 questions answered,...

Prior to this cross-sectional study, the intrinsic capacity (IC) loss rates and protective factors in nursing homes for individuals aged 80 older remained unexplored. Analysing 434 participants, study found 86.9 % of experienced at least one IC domain, with detailed losses locomotion, vision, vitality, hearing, psychological, cognitive capacities 83.2 %, 52.8 50.9 46.5 44.9 44.0 respectively. Following latent class analysis (LCA), five distinct impairment patterns were noted, locomotor...

Abstract Background Among the previous studies about ADL recovery and its predictors, researches resources used to study protect baseline-independent older patients from being permanently ADL-dependent was few. We aimed describe level of activities daily living (ADL) at discharge change within 6 months after in who were ADL-independent before admission but became dependent because acute illness, identify predictors early rehabilitation,so as provide basis intervention. Methods Stratified...

Disrupted alternative polyadenylation (APA) is frequently involved in tumorigenesis and cancer progression by regulating the gene expression of oncogenes tumor suppressors. However, limited knowledge tumor-type- cell-type-specific APA events may lead to novel their functions being overlooked. Here, we compared across different cell types non-small lung (NSCLC) normal tissues identified functionally related NSCLC. We found several cell-specific 3'-UTR alterations that regulate changes showed...

Ensuring the wellness of older individuals with disabilities requires prioritising care needs their carers. However, current practice lacks validated tools to measure carers in home environments. Thus, this study aimed create and test a questionnaire on family people China. We used standard development process generate questionnaire. The pilot testing included cognitive interviews ensure interpretation as intended. Furthermore, we cross-sectional method conveniently select 640 Chinese from...

Purpose To explore the rehabilitation psychological experience of Chinese elderly within 6 months initial disability, understand and analyse their real feelings thoughts to help caregivers in providing support.Materials methods We adopted descriptive phenomenology method purposefully select with disability from neurorehabilitation departments 2 hospitals China, who were able cooperate researchers conduct interviews. The data collected semi-structured interviews analysed using Colaizzi's...

The study aims to explore the effect of positive psychological intervention (fun activities combined with mental health education) on well-being, 2-week illness prevalence, and salivary immunoglobulin A empty nesters. Ninety-two nesters were divided into ( n = 49) control 43) groups. in group performed addition routine community activities. scored significantly higher well-being p< .05) compared after intervention. week intervention, was than that before Meanwhile, difference not...

Purpose This study translated the Positive and Negative Social Exchange (PANSE) scale into Chinese, examined its psychometric characteristics, explored feasibility for use among older adults with disabilities from China.Materials methods A two-stage procedure was employed. In first stage, English version of PANSE cross-culturally adapted. second reliability validity were assessed based on item-total correlation, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content validity, structural...

Abstract Aim To develop a plan for care of postoperative delirium in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection the ward, and to provide reference prevention such patients. Background Postoperative is one common serious complications dissection. It can significantly affect surgical efficacy recovery. However, there currently lack effective management programs. Design: This study adopted evidence-based nursing research Delphi expert consensus method. Methods : Through literature...

While previous studies have extensively examined the impact of receiving positive social support during interactions on depressive symptoms among older adults, adverse effects experienced, such as being rejected or ignored, are often overlooked. Moreover, there has been limited discussion giving to others. Thus, this study investigates impacts given by disabled adults others their own symptoms, well mediating role (both and negative aspects) moderating effect activity daily living (ADL).

Background Both pre-or post-COVID-19, older adults residing in nursing homes are at significant risk for social isolation, which is negatively associated with cognitive ability. Currently, the elderly aged 80 years and fastest-growing age group globally. The extent of isolation within this post-COVID-19 its impact on abilities remain inadequately explored. Objective This research aimed to evaluate prevalence among oldest old Chinese investigate mediating moderating roles basic activities...

Intrinsic capacity (IC), a crucial indicator for the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021-2030, is defined by WHO as foundation functional ability, representing composite all physical and mental capacities an individual. IC spans five function domains: Locomotor, psychological, cognitive, vitality, sensory (including vision hearing). Accurate assessment vital effective interventions, yet comparative analyses these tools are scarce. Consequently, we evaluated diagnostic accuracy three...

Background Most insulin injections for people with diabetes are administered at home, thus generating many used needles. Unsafe disposal of these at-home needles can lead to needle stick injuries, blood-borne disease transmission, and environmental contamination. Previous studies have shown varying results on the prevalence factors associated safe sharps practices diabetes. Objective To assess among patients Methods We collected data from 271 insulin-using a tertiary care hospital in China....

Objective To evaluate the effect of positive experience intervention on anxiety, depression and quality life among rural empty nesters. Methods A total 115 nesters were divided into group (n=58) control (n=57). Both groups received routine community activities. In addition, participants in intervention. Geriatric Depression Scale, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale 12-item Short-Form Health Survey adopted to measure related items before after intervention. Results The showed a...

To investigate the change and associated factors of care needs within 6 months post-discharge in older people with hospital-associated disability, relationship between time-varying physical function.Older disability will have various post-discharge. Understanding their help to improve health. However, studies on this population are still limited.A longitudinal study.The who met inclusion exclusion criteria were selected 2 tertiary hospitals Zhejiang Province, China. The questionnaire survey...

Objective: To carry out empirical research on the role of project-achieving quality control circle (QCC) in constructing a new model contactless medical service for outpatients. Methods: A QCC, consisting information office members from grade tertiary hospital Wenzhou, was established to conduct project with theme “Constructing based outpatients’ experience.” According ten steps and PDCA cycle, an analysis carried before after QCC activities, focusing improving pre-consultation services,...

Objective: To explore the effect of whole-process management model in nursing endometrial polyp day surgery. Methods: 266 patients that underwent surgery from January to December 2022 were selected for this study, and they separated into an observation group (131 patients) a control (135 patients); clinical data two groups compared. Results: After intervention, scores Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) lower than those (P < 0.05). The rate postoperative complications was 0.05), satisfaction...