AIM To identify risk factors for clinically relevant complications after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy(SPDP). No previous studies explored potential predictors of morbidity after SPDP.METHODS The data of 41 ...AIM To identify risk factors for clinically relevant complications after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy(SPDP). No previous studies explored potential predictors of morbidity after SPDP.METHODS The data of 41 patients who underwent a SPDP in a single surgical center between 2000 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed from a prospectively maintained electronic database established in our Department of Surgery. The database included demographic, clinical, bioumoral, pathological, intraoperative and postoperative parameters. Uni-and multivariate ana-lyses were performed to assess potential predictors of clinically relevant morbidity. Postoperative morbidity was defined as in-hospital complications and mortality was assessed at 90 d. Clinically relevant morbidity was defined as complication ≥ grade 2 Dindo.RESULTS Overall morbidity rate was 34.1%(14 patients): grade Ⅰ(6 patients, 14.6%), grade Ⅱ(2 patients, 4.8%), grade Ⅲa(1 patient, 2.4%), and grade Ⅲb(5 patients, 12.2%). A number of 5 patients(12.2%) required re-laparotomy for postoperative complications. There was no postoperative mortality. Thus, at least one clinically relevant complication occurred in 8 patients(19.5%). Univariate analysis identified male gender(P = 0.034), increased body mass index(P = 0.002) and neuroendocrine pathology(P = 0.013) as statistically significant risk factors. Multivariate analysis identified male gender [odds ratio(OR): 1.29, 95%CI: 1.07-1.55, P = 0.005] and increased body mass index(OR: 23.18, 95%CI: 1.72-310.96, P = 0.018) as the only independent risk factors of clinically relevant morbidity after SPDP.CONCLUSION Male gender and increased body mass index are independently associated with increased risk of clinically relevant morbidity after SPDP. These findings may assist a surgeon in clinical decision-making to better select patients suitable for SPDP.展开更多
The aim of this study was to explore the perception of male nursing students’ experiences and challenges in maternity clinical practice. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used. The self-administered qu...The aim of this study was to explore the perception of male nursing students’ experiences and challenges in maternity clinical practice. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used. The self-administered questionnaire included 18 items 5-point Likert scale to identify the challenges experienced by male nursing students in their maternity clinical practice, and 14 items to assess comfort level in performing procedures in maternity clinical areas. Participants were 93 male nursing students who had completed their maternity clinical posting in different maternity clinical areas as a part of their nursing program, at the College of Nursing, Kuwait. Results showed that male nursing students are not very keen on undergoing maternity clinical training (Chi-square analysis χ<sup>2</sup> = 96.939;P χ<sup>2</sup> = 108.638;P χ<sup>2</sup> = 5.297;P = 0.021). In conclusion, this study showed that being treated differently and being refused to provide care to clients were the main challenges faced by male nursing students during their maternity practice. The participants had a strong belief that they will not be accepted by maternity clients because of the gender difference and cultural influence. There is a need to design strategies in both academic and clinical settings to overcome barriers to male nursing students’ engagement in the various maternity care areas. Our findings also indicate the need to embrace gender diversity in maternity clinical practice and call for professionalism, gender and cultural awareness creation, and advocacy.展开更多
In the development of English teaching,various factors are influencing the teaching effect,in this article,the concept:gender difference as an obvious factor affecting Second Language Acquisition.It is common applied ...In the development of English teaching,various factors are influencing the teaching effect,in this article,the concept:gender difference as an obvious factor affecting Second Language Acquisition.It is common applied in the current class teaching of all kinds of schools in China.展开更多
AIM To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on donor-to-recipient gender mismatch as a risk factor for post-transplant graft loss. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed using PubM ed, Cochrane ...AIM To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on donor-to-recipient gender mismatch as a risk factor for post-transplant graft loss. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed using PubM ed, Cochrane Library database and EMBASE. The primary outcome was graft loss after liver transplantation. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to compare the pooled data between groups with different donor-to-recipient gender matches. Three analyses were done considering(1) gender mismatches(F-M and M-F) vs matches(M-M and F-F);(2) Femaleto-Male mismatch vs other matches; and(3) Male-toFemale mismatch vs other matches.RESULTS A total of 7 articles were analysed. Gender mismatch(M-F and F-M) was associated with a significant increase of graft loss respect to match(M-M and F-F)(OR: 1.30; 95%CI: 1.13-1.50; P < 0.001). When F-M mismatch was specifically investigated, it confirmed its detrimental role in terms of graft survival(OR: 1.83; 95%CI: 1.20-2.80; P = 0.005). M-F mismatch failed to present a significant role(OR: 1.09; 95%CI: 0.73-1.62; P = 0.68).CONCLUSION Gender mismatch is a risk factor for poor graft survival after liver transplantation. Female-to-male mismatch represents the worst combination. More studies are needed with the intent to better clarify the reasons for these results.展开更多
文摘AIM To identify risk factors for clinically relevant complications after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy(SPDP). No previous studies explored potential predictors of morbidity after SPDP.METHODS The data of 41 patients who underwent a SPDP in a single surgical center between 2000 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed from a prospectively maintained electronic database established in our Department of Surgery. The database included demographic, clinical, bioumoral, pathological, intraoperative and postoperative parameters. Uni-and multivariate ana-lyses were performed to assess potential predictors of clinically relevant morbidity. Postoperative morbidity was defined as in-hospital complications and mortality was assessed at 90 d. Clinically relevant morbidity was defined as complication ≥ grade 2 Dindo.RESULTS Overall morbidity rate was 34.1%(14 patients): grade Ⅰ(6 patients, 14.6%), grade Ⅱ(2 patients, 4.8%), grade Ⅲa(1 patient, 2.4%), and grade Ⅲb(5 patients, 12.2%). A number of 5 patients(12.2%) required re-laparotomy for postoperative complications. There was no postoperative mortality. Thus, at least one clinically relevant complication occurred in 8 patients(19.5%). Univariate analysis identified male gender(P = 0.034), increased body mass index(P = 0.002) and neuroendocrine pathology(P = 0.013) as statistically significant risk factors. Multivariate analysis identified male gender [odds ratio(OR): 1.29, 95%CI: 1.07-1.55, P = 0.005] and increased body mass index(OR: 23.18, 95%CI: 1.72-310.96, P = 0.018) as the only independent risk factors of clinically relevant morbidity after SPDP.CONCLUSION Male gender and increased body mass index are independently associated with increased risk of clinically relevant morbidity after SPDP. These findings may assist a surgeon in clinical decision-making to better select patients suitable for SPDP.
文摘The aim of this study was to explore the perception of male nursing students’ experiences and challenges in maternity clinical practice. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used. The self-administered questionnaire included 18 items 5-point Likert scale to identify the challenges experienced by male nursing students in their maternity clinical practice, and 14 items to assess comfort level in performing procedures in maternity clinical areas. Participants were 93 male nursing students who had completed their maternity clinical posting in different maternity clinical areas as a part of their nursing program, at the College of Nursing, Kuwait. Results showed that male nursing students are not very keen on undergoing maternity clinical training (Chi-square analysis χ<sup>2</sup> = 96.939;P χ<sup>2</sup> = 108.638;P χ<sup>2</sup> = 5.297;P = 0.021). In conclusion, this study showed that being treated differently and being refused to provide care to clients were the main challenges faced by male nursing students during their maternity practice. The participants had a strong belief that they will not be accepted by maternity clients because of the gender difference and cultural influence. There is a need to design strategies in both academic and clinical settings to overcome barriers to male nursing students’ engagement in the various maternity care areas. Our findings also indicate the need to embrace gender diversity in maternity clinical practice and call for professionalism, gender and cultural awareness creation, and advocacy.
文摘In the development of English teaching,various factors are influencing the teaching effect,in this article,the concept:gender difference as an obvious factor affecting Second Language Acquisition.It is common applied in the current class teaching of all kinds of schools in China.
文摘AIM To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on donor-to-recipient gender mismatch as a risk factor for post-transplant graft loss. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed using PubM ed, Cochrane Library database and EMBASE. The primary outcome was graft loss after liver transplantation. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to compare the pooled data between groups with different donor-to-recipient gender matches. Three analyses were done considering(1) gender mismatches(F-M and M-F) vs matches(M-M and F-F);(2) Femaleto-Male mismatch vs other matches; and(3) Male-toFemale mismatch vs other matches.RESULTS A total of 7 articles were analysed. Gender mismatch(M-F and F-M) was associated with a significant increase of graft loss respect to match(M-M and F-F)(OR: 1.30; 95%CI: 1.13-1.50; P < 0.001). When F-M mismatch was specifically investigated, it confirmed its detrimental role in terms of graft survival(OR: 1.83; 95%CI: 1.20-2.80; P = 0.005). M-F mismatch failed to present a significant role(OR: 1.09; 95%CI: 0.73-1.62; P = 0.68).CONCLUSION Gender mismatch is a risk factor for poor graft survival after liver transplantation. Female-to-male mismatch represents the worst combination. More studies are needed with the intent to better clarify the reasons for these results.
