Influences of Horticultural Therapy and Functional Recovery Training at a Day-Care Center for the Elderly and Text Mining of Care Records by AI

Background: In Japan, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, various behavioral restrictions were implemented from March 2020, resulting in an increased number of elderly people with reduced participation in care and rehabilitation. As a result, the decline in motor and cognitive functions became more pronounced. Purpose: The study examined how activities combining passive horticultural therapy, which is always introduced, with active functional recovery training, which is used in the functional recovery training of patients with hemiplegia, influence the behavior of elder people using the facility. Methods: 36 elder people with care need 1 or 2 who regularly used the day-care facilities after the pandemic ended and who agreed to participate in the study was included. The assessment data were every three months from December 2021 to December 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic, the MMSE and Moca-J, TMIG-Index, and GDS15. AI-based text mining was used to compare changes in visit reports before and after the introduction of the Posture Chart and Red Code, and the relationship between the language used. Results: The results of MMSE and Moca-J were both significantly higher in Group B and C than in Group A. TIMG assessment, was significantly higher in Group B and C than in Group A, and Group C was significantly higher than Group B. The GDS, an assessment of depression in old age, tended to be significantly higher in Group A than in Groups B and C. In the “Co-Occurrence Network Analysis” shown after the introduction of the latest functional recovery training equipment such as the Red Cord, its results showed a high association between the words Bathing and CARE and words such as POSTURE, Red-Code, and AI, App, which are used in functional training and rehabilitation, and their analysis. Conclusion: At day-care facilities specializing in functional recovery training and rehabilitation, a combination of horticultural therapy and the latest functional training equipment found to help maintain the physical and mental health of elderly people certified as requiring nursing care. Since this is a short-term study following behavioral restrictions, long-term research should continue to study the effects of adding functional training, handled by rehabilitation professionals, to horticultural therapy.

DYNAMICS OF SIS EPIDEMIC MODEL WITH THE STANDARD INCIDENCE RATE AND SATURATED TREATMENT FUNCTION

An SIS epidemic model with the standard incidence rate and saturated treatment func- tion is proposed. The dynamics of the system are discussed, and the effect of the capacity for treatment and the recruitment of the population are also studied. We find that the effect of the maximum recovery per unit of time and the recruitment rate of the popula- tion over some level are two factors which lead to the backward bifurcation, and in some cases, the model may undergo the saddle-node bifurcation or Bogdanov-Takens bifurca- tion. It is shown that the disease-free equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable under some conditions, Numerical simulations are consistent with our obtained results in the- orems, which show that improving the efficiency and capacity of treatment is important for control of disease.

Transmission dynamics of onchocerciasis with two classes of infection and saturated treatment function

A mathematical model describing the epidemic interactions between humans and blackflies in the transmission of onchocerciasis is considered.In this model,the onchocerciasis infected human individuals are divided into two classes of infected humans with high and low microfilarial output incorporating saturated treatment function,which caters for high saturation of onchocerciasis disease.We analyze the model feasible region and obtain the basic reproduction number(R_(hb))using the next generation matrix method.Also,we obtain the onchocerciasis-free and onchocerciasis endemic equilibrium solutions and show that if R_(hb) is less than unity,the onchocerciasis-free equilibrium is locally and globally asymptotically stable.Furthermore,we employed a Lyapunov function to analyze the global asymptotic stability of the onchocerciasis—endemic equilibrium whenever Rhb is greater than unity.In addition,data on mass drug distribution of ivermectin drug to combat onchocerciasis prevalence in Ekiti state of Nigeria were fitted to the model.Graphical results reveal that consistent annual or bi-annual distribution of ivermectin drug in the region is effective in reducing the disease menace.Further simulations also show that public health control measures are needed to minimize infectious contact between humans and blackflies which leads to onchocerciasis infections and visual blindness.

Comparison of surgical intervention with functional treatment for acute ruptures of lateral ankle ligmant:a meta-analysis

Objective:To compare the effect of surgical intervention on functional treatment.Methods: By searching the MEDLINE(1966 to October 2011),EMBASE(1980 to October 2011),the Chinese Biomedical Database Databases(1980 to October 2011),a total of 9 related RCT studies comparing surgical intervention with functional treatment were included in our study.RevMan software was taken to analyze the data.Results:These 9 studies Involved a total of 1 268 mostly young adults,including 580 patients with surgical treatment and 688 patients with functional treatment.The results showed the stability of ankle activity in surgical treatment group was better than that in functional treatment group,with the OR and 95%CI of 0.72(0.52-0.99).No significant difference was found in the recurrence of the surgical and functional group.However, the movement disorder in the surgical treatment suggested increased risk than that in functional group,with the OR and 95%CI of 2 39(0.98-5.85).Surgical group found more complication than the function group,such as deep vein thrombosis,deep venous thrombosis,tenderness of scar and sensory loss.Conclusions:In conclusion,our finding showed that surgical treatment could gain better efficacy than functional treatment,but may bring more complication.Therefore,further large sample size RCT is warranted.

Congenital Cataract: Progress in Surgical Treatment and Postoperative Recoveryof Visual Function

Congenital cataract is a common cause of childhood low vision or blindness worldwide..Early surgery should be performed in sensitive vision development period to avoid vision deprivation in cases of strabismus and nystagmus development. Postoperative recovery of visual function is of great significance for these patients and should include proper postoperative aphakia correction by the application of a contact lens and secondary implantation of an intraocular lens(IOL). Patients should receive amblyopic training after surgery to improve their postoperative visual acuity..Although recent advances in surgery techniques and materials have brought better postoperative visual acuity and less complications, a few postoperative complications can still hamper vision condition and vision development,.including posterior capsule opacification and secondary glaucoma. Surgery in early infancy are risk factors for these two complications..Life-long follow-up is essential for these patients..Further study will continue to address the surgery timing issue and methods that prevent postoperative complications.

Treatment of Functional Retrograde Ejaculation with Acupuncture and TCM Herbal Drugs

Acupuncture at the Taichong (LR 3), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Ciliao (BL 32) points combined with TCM drugs for soothing the liver, replenishing the kidney, freeing the seminal passage, and eliminating the stasis showed effective for functional retrograde ejaculation in 25 cases. The total effective rate of 68.0% was significantly better than imipramine used in the control group (P<0.05).

Effect of low-level laser therapy on tooth-related pain and somatosensory function evoked by orthodontic treatment

Low-level laser therapy(LLLT) may have an effect on the pain associated with orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of LLLT on pain and somatosensory sensitization induced by orthodontic treatment. Forty individuals(12–33 years old; mean ± standard deviations: 20.8 ± 5.9 years) scheduled to receive orthodontic treatment were randomly divided into a laser group(LG) or a placebo group(PG)(1:1). The LG received LLLT(810-nm gallium-aluminium-arsenic diode laser in continuous mode with the power set at 400 mW, 2 J·cm–2) at 0 h, 2 h, 24 h, 4 d, and 7 d after treatment, and the PG received inactive treatment at the same time points. In both groups, the non-treated side served as a control. A numerical rating scale(NRS) of pain, pressure pain thresholds(PPTs), cold detection thresholds(CDTs), warmth detection thresholds(WDTs), cold pain thresholds(CPTs), and heat pain thresholds(HPTs) were tested on both sides at the gingiva and canine tooth and on the hand. The data were analysed by a repeated measures analysis of variance(ANOVA). The NRS pain scores were significantly lower in the LG group(P = 0.01). The CDTs,CPTs, WDTs, HPTs, and PPTs at the gingiva and the PPTs at the canine tooth were significantly less sensitive on the treatment side of the LG compared with that of the PG(P < 0.033). The parameters tested also showed significantly less sensitivity on the nontreatment side of the LG compared to that of the PG(P < 0.043). There were no differences between the groups for any quantitative sensory testing(QST) measures of the hand. The application of LLLT appears to reduce the pain and sensitivity of the tooth and gingiva associated with orthodontic treatment and may have contralateral effects within the trigeminal system but no generalized QST effects. Thus, the present study indicated a significant analgesia effect of LLLT application during orthodontic treatment.Further clinical applications are suggested.

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate treatment to promote neuroprotection and functional recovery after nervous system injury

Traumatic spinal cord injury （SCI） causes motor paralysis, sensory anesthesia and autonomic dysfunction below the le- sion site and additionally some SCI patients refer neuropathic pain together with these signs and symptoms. Clinical and experimental studies have revealed the main pathological changes of injured spinal cord implicated in all these signs and symptoms, including neuropathic pain. After few hours of traumatic SCI, it is usual to observe broken blood brain barrier with plasma and blood cells extravasation, cell necrosis, disruption of ascending and descending spinal cord pathways and increased potassium and glutamate. Glutamate contributes to excitotoxicity of neurons whereas potassium facilitates ectopic depolarization of survival neurons and activation of resident microglia.

老年膝骨性关节炎患者治疗期望及其影响因素分析

目的探讨老年膝骨性关节炎(knee osteoarthritis,KOA)患者治疗期望及其影响因素。方法将2021年10月至2022年12月180例老年KOA患者作为研究对象,采用可信度/期望问卷(CEQ)中期望量表评估治疗期望,并评估不同人口特征间治疗期望差异;采用多元线性回归分析老年KOA患者治疗期望的影响因素。结果所有老年KOA患者治疗期望得分(16.64±3.00)分,其中年龄>75岁、KOA严重程度Kellgren-Lawrence(KL)为Ⅲ~Ⅳ级、焦虑评分<8分、疼痛灾难化评分<38分者治疗期望得分较年龄60~75岁、KOA严重程度为Ⅰ~Ⅱ级、焦虑评分≥8分及疼痛灾难化评分≥38分者高(P<0.05)。以治疗期望为因变量,年龄、焦虑、KOA严重程度、疼痛灾难化为自变量进行多元线性逐步回归,结果显示,年龄、KOA严重程度与老年KOA患者治疗期望呈正相关(β=0.048、0.992),焦虑、疼痛灾难化与老年KOA患者治疗期望呈负相关(β=-0.272、-0.068)(P<0.05)。结论老年KOA患者治疗期望与年龄、焦虑程度、KOA严重程度及疼痛灾难化有关。

小剂量利妥昔单抗联合甲泼尼龙序贯治疗视神经脊髓炎谱系疾病疗效观察

目的探讨小剂量利妥昔单抗联合甲泼尼龙序贯治疗视神经脊髓炎谱系疾病(NMOSD)的临床疗效。方法选取医院2017年1月至2020年6月收治的NMOSD患者112例,随机分为观察组和对照组,各56例。两组患者均予注射用甲泼尼龙琥珀酸钠静脉冲击治疗(1000μg/d)3~5 d,逐渐减至125 mg/d,后改为口服甲泼尼龙片48 mg/d(继续减量至4 mg/d维持或停用);观察组患者加用利妥昔单抗注射液100 mg静脉滴注,每周1次,连续治疗4周,6~12个月重复使用。结果治疗后,观察组患者年复发率、扩展残疾状态量表(EDSS)评分均显著低于对照组(P<0.05),外周血T淋巴细胞CD_(3)^(+)和CD_(4)^(+)水平及CD_(4)^(+)/CD_(8)^(+)均显著高于对照组(P<0.05),血清白细胞介素6(IL-6)、白细胞介素17(IL-17)及肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平均显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后的天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶、丙氨酸氨基转移酶、血尿素氮、血清肌酐水平均无显著改变(P>0.05)。观察组与对照组不良反应发生率相当(7.14%比12.50%,P>0.05)。结论小剂量利妥昔单抗联合甲泼尼龙序贯治疗NMOSD,能有效改善患者的病情及机体炎症状况,提高免疫功能。

Mechanism of Neurophysiological Treatment of Amblyopia Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Purpose: To research the mechanism of neurophysiological treatment of amblyopia by observing the visual cortex activation under rotating grating stimulus with functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and identify the components of the activation. Methods: Nine healthy volunteers were examined using gradient-recalled echo and echo-planar imaging (GRE-EPI) pulse sequence performed at the 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner. In the block designing, rotating grating, stationary grating and luminance were plotted as task states, stationary grating, luminance and darkness as control states, respectively. The tasks of stimuli included 6 steps. Imaging processing and statistical analysis were carried out off-line using statistical parametric mapping (SPM99) software in single-subject. Results: Some individual areas of visual cortex were activated by various stimuli information supplied by rotating grating. The strong activation in the middle of occipital lobe related to the stimuli of luminance, bilateral activation of Brodmann’s 19th area related to visual motion perception, and the mild activation in the middle of occipital lobe related to form perception. Conclusion: The plotting of control state is important in bock design. The effective visual information of rotating grating includes components of luminance, visual motion perception and form perception. Functional MRI has potential as a tool for studying the physiological mechanism of visual cortex.

Treatment assessment of radiotherapy using MR functional quantitative imaging

Recent developments in magnetic resonance(MR) functional quantitative imaging have made it a potentially powerful tool to assess treatment response in radiation therapy. With its abilities to capture functional information on underlying tissue characteristics, MR functional quantitative imaging can be valuable in assessing treatment response and as such to optimize therapeutic outcome. Various MR quantitative imaging techniques, including diffusion weighted imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, MR spectroscopy and dynamic contrastenhanced imaging, have been investigated and found useful for assessment of radiotherapy. However, various aspects including data reproducibility, interpretation of biomarkers, image quality and data analysis impose challenges on applications of MR functional quantitative imaging in radiotherapy assessment. All of these challenging issues shall be addressed to help us understand whether MR functional quantitative imaging is truly beneficial and contributes to future development of radiotherapy. It is evident that individualized therapy is the future direction of patient care. MR functional quantitative imaging might serves as an indispensable tool towards this promising direction.

聚乙二醇6000模拟干旱胁迫下药物浸种对2种绿肥种子萌发的影响

为寻找在干旱胁迫下促进硬皮豆和箭舌豌豆萌发的最佳浸种药物及浓度。以箭舌豌豆和硬皮豆种子为试验材料,浓度2%、5%和10%聚乙二醇6000(PEG-6000)模拟干旱处理,用壳聚糖、水杨酸、氯化钙和乙烯利对种子进行引发处理,蒸馏水浸种作对照,测量发芽率、发芽指数、根鲜重、根长、根体积和根表面积等指标。结果表明,PEG-6000浓度为2%时,硬皮豆和箭舌豌豆萌发效果较好;PEG-6000浓度为5%和10%时,硬皮豆和箭舌豌豆种子萌发受抑制。2%PEG-6000溶液培养下,箭舌豌豆用药物引发后,测量指标随药物浓度升高而降低,分别在壳聚糖、水杨酸、氯化钙和乙烯利浓度为50、50、500、700 mg/L时达到最高值;硬皮豆在水杨酸50、200 mg/L和氯化钙1000 mg/L处理无萌发现象;在壳聚糖和乙烯利处理下,呈现先降低后升高变化趋势。用隶属函数法对绿肥种子发芽过程的6个生理生化指标进行综合评价,发现药物引发可缓解轻微干旱胁迫对种子萌发的影响,药物浸种24 h时,促进硬皮豆和箭舌豌豆种子萌发最佳处理方法分别是1 400 mg/L的乙烯利溶液和浓度为50 mg/L的壳聚糖溶液。

椎管内肿瘤术后患者早期功能康复相关影响因素分析

目的:探讨椎管内肿瘤术后患者早期功能康复相关影响因素,提高临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析2018年12月至2022年11月我院80例椎管内肿瘤患者临床资料,其中男性39例,女性41例,年龄25~73岁,平均年龄(51.33±11.71)岁。利用SPSS 25.0软件进行统计分析,首先对所有变量按相应检验方法进行单因素分析,再将单因素分析统计中有显著性差异(P<0.05)的指标进行多因素Logistic回归分析,得出可能影响椎管内肿瘤术后患者早期功能康复的独立危险因素。结果:单因素分析显示,视觉模拟(VAS)评分(P=0.042)、Oswestry功能障碍指数(ODI)(P=0.046)、营养状况(P=0.019)、内固定物(P=0.000)、手术方式(P=0.000)、脑脊液漏(P=0.033)、椎管内肿瘤部位(P=0.000)、留置管路(P=0.044)、脊神经功能(P=0.049)、糖尿病(P=0.048)、肢体肌力(P=0.002)差异均有统计学意义;Logistic回归分析显示,VAS评分(P=0.039)、ODI(P=0.025)、内固定物(P=0.016)、手术方式(P=0.037)、椎管内肿瘤部位(P=0.004)、留置管路(P=0.028)、脊神经功能(P=0.049)差异均有统计学意义。结论:VAS评分、ODI、营养状况、内固定物、手术方式、脑脊液漏、椎管内肿瘤部位、留置管路、脊神经功能、糖尿病、肢体肌力均为椎管内肿瘤术后患者早期功能康复的影响因素;其中VAS评分、ODI、内固定物、手术方式、椎管内肿瘤部位、留置管路、脊神经功能为该类患者早期功能康复的独立影响因素。

肌电生物反馈治疗早期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢功能障碍的疗效分析

目的:探讨肌电生物反馈治疗早期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢功能障碍的疗效。方法:选取2019年11月—2020年1月于吉林大学第二医院康复医学科早期脑卒中偏瘫后上肢功能障碍患者42例,随机分为对照组20例和观察组22例,所有患者均接受常规康复治疗(物理治疗、作业治疗、针灸治疗),观察组在常规康复治疗的基础上,加用上肢腕伸肌群肌电生物反馈治疗。两组于治疗前、治疗后分别采用日常生活活动(ADLs)评分、肌电生物反馈(EMG)波幅、Brunnstrom分期、Fugl-Meyer运动功能量表(FMA)对偏瘫患者的上肢功能进行评定。结果:观察组治疗后ADLs评分、EMG波幅、Fugl-Meyer评分均高于治疗前(P<0.05),且均高于对照组(P<0.01);观察组Brunnstrom分期上肢功能达到IV级及以上者多于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:肌电生物反馈疗法有助于早期脑卒中偏瘫患者上肢运动功能恢复,提高患者日常生活能力。

针刀疗法治疗膝骨关节炎的疗效及对患者膝关节功能的影响

目的探讨针刀疗法治疗膝骨关节炎的疗效及对患者膝关节功能的影响。方法随机将60例膝骨关节炎患者分为对照组与治疗组,各30例。治疗组采用针刀疗法治疗,对照组采用玻璃酸钠关节腔注射治疗。2组均治疗21 d,随访1年。对比2组治疗21 d后的临床疗效,治疗前、治疗21 d后的膝关节功能、生活质量及焦虑情绪,治疗期间的安全性,随访1年复发情况。结果治疗21 d后,治疗组总有效率(96.67%,29/30)高于对照组(73.33%,22/30)(P<0.05)。治疗21 d后,2组西安大略和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数(WOMAC)、视觉模拟评分(VAS)、膝关节炎严重性指数(ISOA)、关节炎贝克焦虑量表(BAI)评分降低,且治疗组更低(P<0.05)。治疗21 d后,2组关节活动度(ROM)、生活质量测量量表2(AIMS2-SF)、改良Barthel指数评定量表(MBI)评分升高,且治疗组更高(P<0.05)。治疗期间,2组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);随访1年治疗组复发率更低(P<0.05)。结论针刀疗法治疗膝骨关节炎临床疗效较好,可改善患者膝关节功能,降低焦虑情绪,减少复发,提高生活质量,且安全性良好。

肺康复综合治疗对慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期患者肺功能及运动能力的影响研究

目的:探讨肺康复综合治疗对慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(AECOPD)患者肺功能及运动能力的影响。方法:110例AECOPD患者随机分为对照组与观察组,每组55例。两组均给予常规治疗,对照组在此基础上给予孟鲁司特钠片治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采用肺康复综合治疗。比较两组患者ICU住院时间、总住院时间、住院病死率、生活质量评分、第1秒用力呼吸容积(FEV1)、FEV1/最大呼气容积(FVC)、氧分压(PaO_(2))、二氧化碳分压(PaCO_(2))、C反应蛋白(CRP)及α1-抗胰蛋白酶(α1-AT)水平。结果:与治疗前比较,两组FEV1、FEV1/FVC、Pa0_(2)升高,PaCO_(2)降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);治疗后观察组上述指标优于对照组(P<0.01)。CRP及α1-AT水平均明显低于本组治疗前(P<0.01),观察组治疗后CRP明显低于对照组治疗后(P<0.01),差异均具有统计学意义。治疗后观察组总体健康、日常生活能力、疼痛、性生活、积极感受及对医疗手段的依赖评分均明显高于本组治疗前及对照组治疗后(P<0.05,P<0.01)。观察组ICU住院时间、总住院时间及病死率均明显小于对照组(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论:肺康复综合治疗AECOPD疗效显著,临床应加以推广。

诺丁斯关怀理论护理模式对支气管肺炎患儿的干预效果

目的 回顾性分析诺丁斯关怀理论护理模式在支气管肺炎中的临床应用效果。方法 选取2022年10—12月郑州大学第三附属医院收治的102例支气管肺炎患儿,按护理方法分为诺丁斯组(51例)、对照组(51例),对照组接受常规护理,诺丁斯组在此基础上接受诺丁斯关怀理论护理模式。比较两组康复效果、治疗依从性、睡眠质量[匹兹堡睡眠质量量表(PSQI)]、生活质量[儿童生存质量测定量表系列(PedsQL)4.0]、家属满意度[纽卡斯尔护理满意度量表(NSNS)]。结果 诺丁斯组住院时间及咳嗽、肺部湿啰音消失时间均短于对照组(P<0.05);诺丁斯组治疗依从性(100.00%)高于对照组(88.24%)(P<0.05);干预后诺丁斯组PSQI评分低于对照组(P<0.05);干预后诺丁斯组PedsQL评分高于对照组(P<0.05);诺丁斯组家属满意度(100.00%)高于对照组(86.27%)(P<0.05)。结论 对支气管肺炎患儿实施诺丁斯关怀理论护理模式,能提高治疗依从性,改善康复效果,从而提高睡眠质量、生活质量、家属满意度。