Pancreatic surgery and tertiary pancreatitis services warrant provision for support from a specialist diabetes team

Pancreatic surgery units undertake several complex operations,albeit with consi-derable morbidity and mortality,as is the case for the management of complicated acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis.The centralisation of pancreatic surgery services,with the development of designated large-volume centres,has contribu-ted to significantly improved outcomes.In this editorial,we discuss the complex associations between diabetes mellitus(DM)and pancreatic/periampullary disease in the context of pancreatic surgery and overall management of complex pancreatitis,highlighting the consequential needs and the indispensable role of specialist diabetes teams in support of tertiary pancreatic services.Type 3c pan-creatogenic DM,refers to DM developing in the setting of exocrine pancreatic disease,and its identification and management can be challenging,while the glycaemic control of such patients may affect their course of treatment and outcome.Adequate preoperative diabetes assessment is warranted to aid identification of patients who are likely to need commencement or escalation of glucose lowering therapy in the postoperative period.The incidence of new onset diabetes after pancreatic resection is widely variable in the literature,and depends on the type and extent of pancreatic resection,as is the case with pancreatic parenchymal loss in the context of severe pancreatitis.Early involvement of a specialist diabetes team is essential to ensure a holistic management.In the current era,large volume pancreatic surgery services commonly abide by the principles of enhanced recovery after surgery,with inclusion of provisions for optimisation of the perioperative glycaemic control,to improve outcomes.While various guidelines are available to aid perioperative management of DM,auditing and quality improvement platforms have highlighted deficiencies in the perioperative management of diabetic patients and areas of required improvement.The need for perioperative support of diabetic patients by specialist diabetes teams is uniformly underlined,a fact that becomes clearly more prominent at all different stages in the setting of pancreatic surgery and the management of complex pancreatitis.Therefore,pancreatic surgery and tertiary pancreatitis services must be designed with a provision for support from specialist diabetes teams.With the ongoing accumulation of evidence,it would be reasonable to consider the design of specific guidelines for the glycaemic management of these patients.

Application and Promotion of Whole-Process Capacity Management Model for CHF Patients Led by Specialist Nurses in “Heart Failure Center Alliance Unit”

Objective: To implement the whole-process capacity management model led by specialist nurses, improve the capacity management behavior of medical staff, and build a standardized, standardized and operable CHF capacity management system. Methods: According to the evidence pyramid principle and search strategy, 2 evidence-based nursing backbone completed literature search in both Chinese and English, and finally included 7 literatures. Results: Around the three key links of capacity assessment, monitoring and management, stakeholders were invited to evaluate each evidence according to the FAME principle, that is, the feasibility, suitability, effectiveness and clinical significance of evidence. Finally, 11 best evidences were obtained and 5 clinical review indicators of the cost project were transformed. This study formulated the competence management plan for CHF patients based on the current situation, established competence load evaluation criteria for CHF patients, and determined the target “dry weight” value for CHF patients. Conclusion: The whole-course volume management model of CHF patients guided by specialist nurses should be established and applied and promoted in the “heart failure Center Alliance unit”, so as to improve the capacity management ability of medical staff for CHF patients, enhance the self-management ability of CHF patients, improve the capacity management behavior and health outcomes, and effectively reduce the hospitalization rate and mortality rate of CHF patients in the region.

An Approach to Evaluate the Implementation Effects of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Based on the Specialists' Opinion Selection

Since domestic corporations firstly introduced into and implemented the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT),how to scientifically evaluate the implementation effects of AMT has been an urgent problem.Through the review of for- eign relative studies,this paper constructs an indicator system used to evaluate the implementation effects of AMT.Operational performance,Organizational or managerial performance,Satisfactory performance,and Competitive performance are indicators of first level in the system,and 19 indicators of second level have been selected to estimate the implementation effects of AMT.In this study,a model based on Minkowski distance discriminance to select the specialists’ opinion was designed to evaluate the indica- tor system,and the measure’s validity and practicability was proved by a case study to a diesel engine factory.

Current status of clinical nursing specialists and the demands of osteoporosis specialized nurses in China's Mainland

The clinical nursing specialist(CNS)is an expert who applies an expanded range of practical,theoretical,and research-based competencies to the care of patients within in a specialty clinical area within the larger discipline of nursing.A large number of studies consistently conclude that the CNS is a valuable healthcare resource that provides highquality clinical and evidence-based nursing practice and improves patient outcome.The CNS has been involved in healthcare practices for many years,with an increasingly diverse role.However,the training for the CNS in China is only in a preliminary developmental stage.The aim of this article is to review the history and development of the CNS role.Furthermore,the epidemiologic status of osteoporosis,as well as the feasibility and necessity of developing training programs in China for the osteoporosis CNS,will be discussed.

Understanding practice patterns of glaucoma sub-specialists in India

AIM：To obtain information on the prevailing practice patterns of glaucoma specialists in India.METHODS：Glaucoma specialists attending the Annual Conference of the Glaucoma Society of India（GSI）were surveyed.This survey,conducted in 2013,was based on an interactive audience response system.RESULTS：The information was obtained from 146 glaucoma specialists.Approximately half（n=83;57%）had≥10y of experience in managing glaucoma and were in institutional practice（n=74,51%）.Goldmann applanation tonometry was preferred by 103（72%）specialists whilst n=25（17.4%）used non-contact tonometer.Indentation gonioscopy was favoured by two-thirds（n=90,66%）whereas stereoscopic optic disc examination and visual fields using Humphrey perimeter was performed by a majority of the specialists surveyed（n=115,86%and n=114;83%respectively）.Nearly three quarter specialists（n=96;72%）preferred optical coherence tomography for imaging.The primary choice for treatment of angle closure disease and primary open angle glaucoma was laser（iridotomy,n=117;93%）and medical management（prostaglandin analogue,n=104;78%）,respectively.Approximately only a third of the specialists surveyed（n=37;28%）were performing both trabeculectomy and implantation of a glaucoma drainage device and about half（n=64;47%）were not operating on congenital glaucoma at all.CONCLUSION：This survey has found conformance with preferred practice patterns in several areas of diagnosisand management of glaucoma,but there was diversity in a few areas.The information is a significant step towards improvement of glaucoma care in India,including planning for future strategies.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma: A Consensus from Surgical Specialists of China

Cholangiocarcinoma refers to malignant tumors that develop in epithelial lining of biliary system, and it is divided into two categories according to tumor location, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma （ICC） and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma （ECC）. ICC occurs from the epithelial cells of the intrahepatic bile duct, its branches and interlobular biliary tree; and ECC is divided into hilar cholangiocarcinoma and distal cholangiocarcinoma by the circumscription at the confluence of cystic duct and the common hepatic duct.

Training indicators and quantitative criteria for emergency nurse specialists

Objective： By constructing a training system of quality evaluation standards for emergency nurse specialist（ENS）, we can ensure smooth operations and quality training for ENS.Methods： First, the frame structure of indicators was designed on the basis of system theory and the balanced scorecard method. Meanwhile, corresponding quantitative standard indicators were compiled through literature analysis and a review of training characteristics. Next, screening indicators were collected through consultation with experts and statistical calculations. The indicators weight coefficient was calculated using the analytic hierarchy process（AHP）. Finally, indicators were validated in two groups of nurses in two different training courses.Results：（1） We created a three-level indicator system： level-Ⅰ dimensions have 4 indicators, while level-Ⅱ dimensions and level-Ⅲ dimensions have 13 and 34 indicators, respectively;（2） The coefficient of expert＇s judgment is 0.840, familiarity is 0.914 and authority is 0.877, and the three rounds of coordination coefficient are 0.456, 0.553 and 0.715, respectively;（3） There are at least 56 indicators in alternative quantitative standards; and（4） The alpha reliability value of the indicator system in the two training course had no significant difference（P 〉 0.05）. The same result was observed when examining two groups of nurses in one training course（P 〉 0.05）.Conclusions： This study established a training system of quality evaluation standards for emergency nurse specialists that is objective, reliable, easy to operate and representative according to scientific selection and verification. This system can therefore provide a basis for quality evaluation and targeted improvement for ENS training in addition to promoting health.

A Glimpse of the Initial Conditions for the Development of Science and Technology and Soviet Specialists in the PRC:1949–1955

This article aims to analyze the so-called“starting point”when modern scientific and technological successes in China were in their infancy,and to provide the reader with insight on how various challenges were overcome in their development.The period under review is 1949–1955.The information about this period was obtained from Soviet archives and special literature.The first part of the article describes the state of affairs in the People’s Republic of China(PRC)in the early years of its formation,focusing on education,science,industry(including military),communications,and rail transport.The second part turns to the Soviet specialists working in the PRC during these years,focusing on their profession,number,cities of residence and living conditions.Issues regarding Chinese specialists’internship in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics(USSR)are also touched upon.The article selects several lesserknown areas in which professional competencies were established in this very weak post-war country to discover the origins of the most important science and technology in the contemporary PRC,thereby contributing to readers’understanding of the initial conditions for the development of science and technology in China.

How Specialists Become Primary Care Physicians in Japan

Background: Most countries have a shortage of Primary Care (PC) physicians. Japan has mitigated this problem by specialists making a mid-career change to PC when they go into private practice. This study examines the circumstances under which specialists shift to PC. Methods: Since the division between specialists and PC physicians is blurred in Japan, we focus on Physicians Providing Home Visits (PPHV). The list of PPHV was obtained from the local medical associations in two neighboring medical planning areas in Japan. The methods used were a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Results: Of the 46 listed as PPHV, 38 responded to the questionnaires. Physicians mainly acquired their knowledge and skills in primary care from post-graduate clinical training and on the job training after becoming PPHV. The specialists who had moved to PC were equally knowledgeable regarding PC as those had taken the PC accreditation exam. The in-depth interviews revealed that the higher income earned in clinics and being able to retain their identity as a specialist were also important factors. Conclusions: The factors that contributed to physicians making a mid-career change from specialists to PC were their experiences after being certified, the higher income in clinics and the ability to retain their professional identity as specialists. These enabling factors might also be applicable for increasing the ratio of PC physicians at the global level although further studies are required.

The Experiences of Palliative Care Specialists in Implementing Palliative Care into Their Work Settings in Lusaka, Zambia

There is a significant unmet need for palliative care globally: of the 58 million people dying annually, it was estimated that at least 60% will have the prolonged advanced illness and dying and would benefit from palliative care. Zambia has a total population of 15,066,266 people. About 1,150,400 people are living with HIV and 18,900 people were reported to have died of HIV in 2014 alone. The most recent palliative care situational analysis in Zambia highlighted that palliative care remained “an essential absent factor” and revealed that there were gaps in the type of care given in various home based care (HBC) programs. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring the experiences of trained palliative care specialists in implementing palliative care in Lusaka, Zambia. This study was an exploratory qualitative research. The population comprised of the trained palliative care specialists in either degree or diploma in palliative care, working in Lusaka. Purposive sampling was used and the sample totaled 6 (n-6). The data collection was done using a semi-structured interview guide, through face-to-face in-depth interviews. The interviews lasted for an average of 20 minutes. Prompts and probes were used to increase detailed analysis explorations. Eleven themes broadly classified as facilitators or challenges emerged from the study. Among the facilitators: training influence;higher level support;effective team work and delivery models;and personal development and motivation to serve. challenges included: lack of PC knowledge;lack of essential medication for PC;work burden;lack of financial resources;lack of acceptance of PC;lack of PC guidelines;and legal restrictions on the use of opioids. The study provided evidence of the challenges and facilitators that influence palliative care that specialists experience while implementing PC. It is therefore, recommended that more research, education, effective teamwork is promoted as the study revealed that participants needed support for effective implementation of palliative care.

Disparity in clinical care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease between specialists and non-specialists

Background: Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients have been increasing and new thera-peutic options for IBD have been developed, there are relatively few clinicians who specialize in IBD. Patients treated by a non-specialist of IBD may not receive appropriate treatment. This study aimed to compare disease and medication status between IBD patients treated by a specialist and those treated by a non-specialist. Methods: Medical charts of ambulating IBD patients in two hospitals were examined. All patients in one hospital were treated by one of the IBD specialists, while in the other hospital, patients were treated by one of the gastroenterologists who was a non-specialist of IBD. Results: The numbers of IBD patients were 255 (hospital with specialists) and 74 (hospital without specialists), respectively. Disease activity of the patients was not well-controlled in the hospital without specialists compared to in the hospi- tal with specialists (ulcerative colitis (UC): p = 0.0006 and Crohn’s disease: p = 0.012, respectively). The proportion of UC patients who received an insufficient dose of mesalazine (Pentasa < 3 g/day or Asacol < 3.6 g/day) was higher in the hospital without specialists (47% vs. 15%, p < 0.0001). In the hospital without specialists, more patients received long-term corticosteroids (UC: 23% vs. 5%, p < 0.0001), while fewer patients received immunomodulators (UC: 8% vs. 46%, p < 0.0001). Conclusions: IBD patients of the hospital without specialists were not well-controlled and were not prescribed appropriately with thera-peutic drugs. Fostering and placement of the specialist of IBD is an urgent problem.

An Assessment of Awareness of Specialists in Adequate Diagnostics of Chronic Pancreatitis in Kazakhstan

Our national center of gastroenterology provides highly specialized care, including chronic pancreatitis. Another area of our activities is educational programs, including postgraduate and fellows’ courses. Thereby, we have noted significant gaps in the knowledge of the specialists that involved in the chronic pancreatitis management. The most critical downsides are related to insufficient attention to etiology and risk factors, using outdated classifications, the lack of knowledge in arsenal of diagnostic techniques, polypharmacy or application of low level of evidence treatment methods. Finally, we have made amendments in the National Clinical Protocol in Chronic Pancreatitis [1], updated the State Educational Standard for residents of the gastroenterological profile [2]. The aim of the study was the analysis of the basic knowledge among different specialists in the management of chronic pancreatitis (CP) around the country. This qualitative study consists of two parts, including focus group interviews followed by interviews with the specialists across the country, which was conducted during the period 2015-2018. In this paper, we present results of diagnostic approaches at the different levels of medical care. The general practitioners have noted the absence of modern methods of laboratory and visual diagnostics in their routine practice, therefore explaining the plenty of the complicated forms. Another issue is the low specialist’s adherence to clinical guidelines, poor knowledge of the risk factors and overestimation of the clinical presentation value except malnutrition symptoms. On the other hand, surgeons and other specialists are not ready to implement modern diagnostic tools and methods in their practice. Obviously, in accordance with the results of our study, our educational center should conduct a number of training activities, as well as develop new algorithms for medical care specialists.

Impact of Remote Working on the Employees During COVID-19 Pandemic-Conclusions From Creative Specialists and Software Developers in the Perspective of the Age of Industry 4.0

The objective of the article is identification of similarities in behavior and work attitude toward remote working in times of COVID-19 pandemic.Evaluation is concerned on employees of creative employees from different countries and business sectors.The author conducted research on Polish and American creative specialists,including software developers.Research conducted for this article in the first stage was qualitative,and in the second stage is based on quantitative methodology and secondary data from American research.The qualitative research conducted in Poland and was based on unstructured interviews with open-ended questions in the form of self-report concerning workflows during remote working.The first stage can be used as the starting point to next research of creative specialists from other countries.The quantitative research is based on secondary data from a study conducted among American employees of Microsoft Corporation.It was research made in the form of survey during COVID-19 pandemic(March-May 2020).The conclusions from each of the stages of research were used to create universal conclusions in the form of gathered key similarities and differences in behavior and wellbeing of creative specialist from different countries during remote working.The analysis included Industry 4.0 perspective-like market needs(e.g.building innovation which require a combination of creativity and technical skills)or condition of constant change.The research and analysis also reveals the potential for future research in the other countries and business sectors.

Buddhist monk Lin Daoren,specialist of traumatology and orthopedics

Buddhist monk Lin Daoren(790-850,from Xi'an,Shaanxi Province)was a specialist of traumatology and orthopedics of the Tang Dynasty.Secrets of Treating Wounds and Rejoining Fractures(Li Shang Xu Duan Fang)written by him is the first extant monography on traumatology and orthopedics in China.According to the preface of the book,he had profound medical knowledge especially about the theory,diagnosis and treatment for wounds and fractures.

王静波临床经验总结

王静波教授从事中医眼科工作40余年,积累了丰富的临床经验。特别是在中晚期青光眼的治疗方面,王静波教授研习古籍,结合自己的临床经验,认为中晚期青光眼及术后视神经萎缩、小视野者,主要是因为阴不涵阳,肝阳失于制约,肝阳上亢,阳热耗气伤阴,终至气阴两亏;气阴亏损目之窍道无力以通,无物以养而视物不清。制定了益气养阴开窍为治则治疗中晚期青光眼,并创制了益气养阴、开窍明目的益阴明目合剂。为中晚期青光眼的治疗提供了新的思路。同时在春季卡他性结膜炎、麦粒肿等疾病方面也有独特的治疗方法。治疗春季卡他性结膜炎时,王静波老师治疗本病从整体出发,通过辨证论治调理体质,联合中药外熏洗及内服、药渣外敷等多种中医疗法,既能固其本,又能治其标,内外结合、标本兼治,缩短病程,减少复发。王静波教授还根据多年临床经验,总结出经验方内服结合药渣外敷并配合耳尖放血治疗麦粒肿,内外治结合收到显著疗效。该文对以上进行总结,旨在继承名老中医经验,促进中医眼科的学术发展。

慢性伤口处理中的临床伦理困境探析——以1例产后脂肪液化合并线结反应的慢性伤口患者护理为例

专科护士在临床中发挥越来越重要的作用,同时他们在独立面对患者时(尤其是造口治疗师/伤口造口专科护士)也常常为伦理难题所困扰。在前期构建的“临床护理伦理结构化分析表格”基础上,采用案例陈述法,以1例产后脂肪液化合并线结反应的慢性伤口患者的护理为例,分析造口治疗师在解决治疗冲突时的伦理思考。进而建议专科护士在解决患者疑难复杂问题时,需要充分考虑患者的意愿与背景特征,可采用“伦理分析四盒子模型”,以达到分析及解决伦理冲突问题的目的。

临床专科评价的DRG细化分组机制研究

目的将细分后的DRG分组作为临床专科评价工具,为专科评价提供参考。方法邀请20余名相关专家进行专题讨论,将CHS-DRG现有的376组ADRG组按国家《医疗机构诊疗科目名录》细分为460组,分入42个专科。结果有277组归属唯一专科;有57组被拆分为两个专科;有19组被拆分为两个以上专科;另有23组不进行细分,其中5组在国家医疗保障局细分组方案中未见具体编码。结论基于细分后的DRG分组,可准确归属专科并开展临床专科评价,有利于促进优势专科能力建设。依据不同专科特点,增加更具有针对性的考核要素,有助于进行精细化绩效评价。

互联网+专科护士区域联动护理在基层老年永久性肠造口早期病人中的应用

目的:探讨互联网+专科护士区域联动护理在基层老年永久性肠造口早期病人中的应用。方法:选取2019年1月1日—2021年12月31日就诊于某医院胃肠外科行永久性肠造口的70例基层老年病人为研究对象,根据就诊时间将其分为对照组和干预组,对照组给予常规护理,干预组在常规护理的基础上给予互联网+专科护士区域联动护理。采用中文版造口病人社会心理适应量表(OAI-20)和中文版造口病人生活质量量表(Stoma-QOL)分别于病人出院前1 d、出院后1个月、3个月、6个月后评估两组病人社会心理适应和病人生活质量,并比较两组6个月内造口及造口周围皮肤并发症的发生率。结果:70例病人均完成各阶段护理及评估,经重复测量方差分析显示,两组病人在社会心理适应方面和生活质量评估方面存在时间效应、组间效应及交互效应,干预组OAI-20总分、Stoma-QOL总分均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);6个月内干预组并发症发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:互联网+专科护士区域联动护理能够提高基层地区老年永久性肠造口病人早期社会及心理适应能力,提高病人生活质量,降低造口并发症发生率,有利于在有限的医疗资源下给予病人同质化的护理。

校院联合、医教一体开展专科护理人才培养的探索

在国家政策的支持和引导下,我国专科护士培养取得长足进步。但总体来说,仍存在专科护士教育体系不完善、培训内容不规范、师资力量薄弱、缺乏统一的资格认证、培养形式单一等问题。文章在分析我国专科护士培养的现状和存在问题的基础上,提出了高职院校联合临床教学基地“医教一体”开展专科护士人才培养的新路径。从专科护士“医教一体”培养合作模式与运行机制的建立、培养对象的选择和专科护理“医教一体”人才培养模式的创新、课程结构的重塑、临床教学基地的建设和专科护理师资队伍的建设等方面开展积极探索与实践,取得较好的成效,相关探索与实践是对专科护理人才培养新机制、新途径的有益探索,有利于充分发挥学校教育和高质量医疗资源两方面的优势,共同促进我国专科护士人才的培养,也为完善专科护士学历教育体系提供实践参考。

护理硕士专业学位研究生双导师制管理方案的构建

为建立护理硕士专业学位双导师制管理方案,对42名教育专家、临床护理专家、研究生导师进行两轮德尔菲专家咨询,最终确立一、二级指标。两轮德尔菲专家咨询的专家积极系数分别为100%(n=42)和90%(n=38),专家权威系数为0.965(>0.70),重要性赋值均数>3.5,第二轮问卷函询所有指标的变异系数为0.11~0.24(<0.25)。最终双导师制管理方案分为5个一级指标、34个二级指标。构建的指标代表性和可信度较高,可为护理硕士专业学位双导师制管理提供标准。