Application Effect of WeChat Platform Continuity of Care Model Based on KAP Theory on Self-Management of Stroke Patients with Hypertension

Objective: To explore the impact of the WeChat platform continuity of care model based on the KAP (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) theory on the self-management of stroke patients with hypertension after discharge from the hospital. Methods: 62 stroke patients with hypertension discharged from the rehabilitation department of a tertiary A hospital in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from October 2022 to April 2023 were sampled by convenience sampling method. Patients discharged from Rehabilitation I were included in the control group, and conventional nursing care was used;while patients discharged from Rehabilitation II were included in the observation group, and WeChat platform continuity of nursing care model based on the KAP theory was implemented. The intervention effect of the two groups was compared. Results: After 4 and 12 weeks of intervention, the diastolic and systolic blood pressure of the patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05);after 12 weeks of intervention, the rate of medication adherence and the score of adherence to hypertension treatment in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The application of the WeChat platform continuity of care model based on KAP theory to stroke patients with hypertension can improve blood pressure, medication adherence rate, hypertension treatment adherence, and overall enhance the self-management level of these patients.

Analysis of the Nursing Effect of Continuity of Care on Elderly Patients with Coronary Heart Disease Unstable Angina and its Impact on Quality of Life

Objective:To analyze the effect of using continuity of care for elderly patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)with unstable angina pectoris(UAP)and its impact on their quality of life.Methods:100 cases of elderly patients with CHD with UAP admitted to our hospital from March 2022 to March 2023 were selected and grouped into an observation group and a control group of 50 cases each according to the randomized number table method.The nursing effect and quality of life of the observation group(continuity nursing)and the control group(routine nursing)were compared.Results:The total effective rate of nursing care was 96.00%observation group and 80.00%for the control group,and the differences were significant(χ2=6.061,P<0.05).Patients in the observation group had fewer episodes(1.42±0.21)times/week and a shorter duration(5.46±0.39)min,which were better than the control group(t=3.465,2.973;P<0.05).The depression self-rating depression scale(SDS)score(42.16±6.64)and anxiety self-rating scale(SAS)score(32.26±7.35)in the observation group were lower and the quality of life was higher as compared to that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Continuous nursing care improved the nursing effect of elderly CHD with UAP patients,promoted the alleviation of UAP symptoms,improved patient mentality,and improved their quality of life.Hence,continuous nursing care possesses significant clinical application value.

Personalized and continuous care intervention affects rehabilitation,living quality,and negative emotions of patients with breast cancer

BACKGROUND Breast cancer is among the most common malignancies worldwide.With progress in treatment methods and levels,the overall survival period has been prolonged,and the demand for quality care has increased.AIM To investigate the effect of individualized and continuous care intervention in patients with breast cancer.METHODS Two hundred patients with breast cancer who received systemic therapy at The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University(January 2021 to July 2023)were retrospectively selected as research participants.Among them,134 received routine care intervention(routing group)and 66 received personalized and continuous care(intervention group).Self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),self-rating depression scale(SDS),and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast(FACT-B)scores,including limb shoulder joint activity,complication rate,and care satisfaction,were compared between both groups after care.RESULTS SAS and SDS scores were lower in the intervention group than in the routing group at one and three months after care.The total FACT-B scores and five dimensions in the intervention group were higher than those in the routing group at three months of care.The range of motion of shoulder anteflexion,posterior extension,abduction,internal rotation,and external rotation in the intervention group was higher than that in the routing group one month after care.The incidence of postoperative complications was 18.18%lower in the intervention group than in the routing group(34.33%;P<0.05).Satisfaction with care was 90.91% higher in the intervention group than in the routing group(78.36%;P<0.05).CONCLUSION Personalized and continuous care can alleviate negative emotions in patients with breast cancer,quicken rehabilitation of limb function,decrease the incidence of complications,and improve living quality and care satisfaction.

Impact of continuous care on cardiac function in patients with lung cancer complicated by coronary heart disease

BACKGROUND Despite sharing similar pathogenic factors,cancer and coronary heart disease(CHD)occur in comparable populations at similar ages and possess similar susceptibility factors.Consequently,it is increasingly commonplace for patients to experience the simultaneous occurrence of cancer and CHD,a trend that is steadily rising.AIM To determine the impacts of continuing care on lung cancer patients with CHD following percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).METHODS There were 94 lung cancer patients with CHD following PCI who were randomly assigned to the intervention group(n=38)and the control group(n=41).In the intervention group,continuing care was provided,while in the control group,routine care was provided.An evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary function,medication compliance,a 6-min walk test,and patient quality of life was performed.RESULTS Differences between the two groups were significant in left ventricular ejection fraction,6-min walk test,oxygen uptake,quality of life and medication compliance(P<0.05).In comparison with the control group,the enhancement in the intervention group was more significant.The intervention group had more patients with high medication compliance than the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).CONCLUSION After undergoing PCI,lung patients with CHD could benefit from continued care in terms of cardiac and pulmonary function,medications compliance,and quality of life.

Application Analysis of Doctor-Nurse Cooperation Follow-up Model Based on the Internet Platform in Continuation Care of Patients after Urooncology Surgery

Objective:To explore the application effect of a doctor-nurse cooperation follow-up model based on an Internet platform in the continuation of care for patients after uro-oncology surgery.Methods:A convenient sampling method was used to select patients with urinary system tumors who underwent surgery in the Department of Urology in Grade III A general hospital in Shanghai from May to August 2022.Patients who underwent surgery from May to June 2022 were assigned to the control group,and those who underwent surgery from July to August 2022 were assigned to the experimental group.The control group received routine post-discharge nursing health education and telephone follow-up.On the basis of routine discharge guidance,the experimental group implemented the intervention method based on the Internet platform in continuation care.The levels of self-management efficacy,satisfaction,and incidence of unplanned readmission were compared one month after discharge between the two groups.Results:One month after discharge,the self-management efficacy of the experimental group(90.15±7.92)was significantly higher than that of the control group(79.10±7.84),and the patient satisfaction score(97.83±2.32)was significantly higher than that of the control group(90.23±2.58),with statistical significance(P<0.05).Additionally,the incidence of unplanned readmissions within one month after discharge in the experimental group(1.59%)was slightly lower than that in the control group(4.84%).Conclusion:The doctor-nurse cooperation follow-up model based on the Internet platform in continuation care can significantly improve the self-management efficiency of patients after discharge and enhance patient satisfaction,providing a new approach for discharge follow-up of urological tumor patients after surgery.

Impact of an emergency department nursing intervention on continuity of care, self-care, and psychological symptoms

BACKGROUND The emergency department plays a crucial role in providing acute care to patients.Nursing interventions in this setting are essential for improving the continuity of care,enhancing patients’self-care abilities,and reducing psychological symp-toms.AIM To evaluate the effect of nursing interventions in the emergency department on these indicators in an emergency department.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 120 patients admitted to the emergency department between January 2022 and May 2023.The patients were divided into two groups:The control group(conventional nursing intervention)and the observation group(conventional nursing intervention+emergency department nursing intervention).The two groups were compared regarding continuity of care,self-care ability,psychological symptoms,and satisfaction with care.RESULTS The emergency department nursing interventions significantly improved the continuity of care,enhanced patients’self-care abilities,and reduced psycho-logical symptoms such as anxiety and depression.CONCLUSION Nursing interventions in the emergency department positively impact continuity of care,self-care,and psychological symptoms.However,it is important to acknowledge the limitations of this study,including the small number of studies,variable methodological quality,and the heterogeneity of the study population.Future research should address these limitations and further explore the effects of different types of nursing interventions in the emergency department.Additionally,efforts should be made to enhance the application and evaluation of these interventions in clinical practice.

Continuity of Care during Care Transition: Nurses’ Experiences and Challenges

The aim of this study was to gain increased knowledge about nurses’ experiences of care transition of older patients from hospital to municipal health care, based on two research questions: How is nurses’ experience continuity during care transition of older patients from hospital to municipal health care? How would nurses describe an optimal care transition? Nurses have a pivotal role during care transitions of older patients. More knowledge about their experiences is necessary to develop favorable improvements for this important period in the older patient’s treatment and care. The study has a qualitative explorative design with follow-up focus group interviews. Nurses (N = 30) working in hospital (n = 16) and municipal (n = 14) health care were organized in five mixed focus groups during the period October-January 2014/2015. The focus groups met twice, answering the research questions following a previously circulated semi-structured interview guide. The interview analysis was inspired by content analysis. The analysis resulted in the themes “Administrative demands challenge terms for collaboration” and “Essentials for nursing determine optimal care transitions for older patients”. Administrative demands may prevent nurses’ professional dialogue and collaboration across health care levels. Older patients’ best interests should be ensured through a collaborative relationship between hospital and municipal nurses, to form continuous care across health care levels. Clinical practice should be aware of essentials for nursing, which could influence and facilitate a more individualized and continuous transition for older patients.

Evaluating the average access to care and continuity of care patients in Tehran teaching hospitals

Background: Standards of Joint Commission International emphasize on the organizational performance level in basic functional domains including patient right, patient care, medical safety and infection control. These standards are focused on two principles: expectations of the actual organizational performance and assessment of organizational capabilities to provide high quality and safe health care services. The aim of this study is to evaluate the possibility of improvement in Access to Care and Continuity of Care for patients (ACC) in teaching hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences during 2012. Data collection was performed using author-designed questionnaire of “Access to Care and Continuity of Care patients” based on JCI standards (2013). A total of 171 questionnaires were sent to 26 hospitals and 154 (90%) questionnaires were successfully completed and used for data analysis. The questionnaire was reviewed by experts and the Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to be 0.967. The effects of the two variables of hospital type (general, specialty) and the number of beds on mean scores of ACC standards and each of its domains were analyzed using T-test or Mann-Whitney test depending on the distribution due to Kolmogorov-Smirnov test result. Results: In general, the mean of ACC standards was found comprehendible and applicable by 82.3 (SD = 11) of the respondents. The highest and lowest mean scores of ACC questions belonged to hospitals H21 (90 ± 6) and H14 (67 ± 12), respectively. There were not any significant effects of hospital type and the number of beds on the ACC scores. Conclusion: There was not any important effect of hospital type and bed numbers on ACC, although there was a 9%-15% possibility of improvement in accreditation scores of ACC standards in hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. A complete accreditation score in this domain didn’t seem achievable in these hospitals. However, it is proposed that future managerial planning of the studied hospitals lead to a complete accreditation score.

A descriptive-comparative study of medications used by older people prior to and following admission to a continuing care facility

Medications are beneficial for curing or managing acute and chronic illnesses. Medications typically have positive outcomes, although older people are prone to drug-related problems. Community-dwelling seniors are at particularly high risk of polypharmacy, as they tend to receive many prescriptions over time and from different care providers. Continuing-care facility admission presents an excellent opportunity for a comprehensive medication review. A research study was conducted to describe and compare medications taken by community-dwelling seniors prior to and following admission to a continuing-care facility. This pilot project involved data being gathered from the charts of deceased residents, as required by a University Health Research Ethics Board, who had been cared for at one large local continuing-care facility. The facility administrators also approved this study, in part to evaluate their policy to conduct a medication review for all new residents within six weeks of entry. This study revealed a slight but statistically significant reduction in the number of medications following this review. Other issues such as medication interactions and required dosage changes were addressed by this medication review. Although this study was confined to one continuing-care facility and a small number of residents, the findings suggest medication reviews would be beneficial upon admission to all continuing-care facilities, and annually perhaps through other means for older persons living in the community.

Continuing Care for Older Patients During the Transitional Period

Background： The world is facing increasing pressure with the continuous growth of the older population. Older patients are usually discharged with complex medical problems, high stress and vulnerability, and these factors place the elderly at risk for poor outcomes. Purpose： The present review summarizes a method for providing appropriate and affordable health services by nursing professionals to meet older patient＇s health care needs during their transitional period which is defined as a period from discharge after hospitalization for a major disorder to recovery in a home setting. Summary： Older patients with chronic diseases need seamless health care during a transitional period-a highly stressful and vulnerable period for them. Nurse professionals can conduct decent discharge planning to assist older patients with transitional problems through continuous healthcare. This review summarized the need of continuing care for older patients during the transitional period, the definition of discharge planning, the conceptual framework of discharge planning, and the professionals involved in discharge planning. It also highlighted the problems of discharge planning and follow-up intervention implementation in the mainland of China. Clinical implications： Inadequate discharge planning and follow-up were leading factors associ- ated with the readmission of discharged older patients. Further nursing-led discharge planning should be reinforced in China.

Pros and cons of continuous glucose monitoring in the intensive care unit

Diabetes mellitus affects people worldwide,and management of its acute complications or treatment-related adverse events is particularly important in critically ill patients.Previous reports have confirmed that hyperglycemia can increase the risk of mortality in patients cared in the intensive care unit(ICU).In addition,severe and multiple hypoglycemia increases the risk of mortality when using insulin or intensive antidiabetic therapy.The innovation of continuous glucose monitoring(CGM)may help to alert medical caregivers with regard to the development of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia,which may decrease the potential complications in patients in the ICU.The major limitation of CGM is the measurement of interstitial glucose levels rather than real-time blood glucose levels;thus,there will be a delay in the treatment of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in patients.Recently,the European Union approved a state-of-art artificial intelligence directed loop system coordinated by CGM and a continuous insulin pump for diabetes control,which may provide a practical way to prevent acute adverse glycemic events related to antidiabetic therapy in critically ill patients.In this mini-review paper,we describe the application of CGM to patients in the ICU and summarize the pros and cons of CGM.

Effect of Continuous Quality Care on HAMA, HAMD Score and Quality of Life in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Objective:To analyze the impact of continuous quality care on HAMA,HAMD score,and quality of life in patients with acute myocardial infarction.Methods:The 100 patients with acute myocardial infarction admitted to our hospital from January 2020 to January 2021 were selected and divided into control and observation groups according to the random number table method,with 50 patients in each group.Patients in the control group were given routine care after discharge,and patients in the observation group received continuous quality care intervention to compare the changes in HAMA,HAMD and quality of life scores before and after care between the two groups.Results:Lower HAMA,HAMD scores and higher quality of life scores compared to care in the observation group,and the difference between groups before and after care was significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Continuous quality care can effectively reduce anxiety and depression in AMI patients and improve quality of life,which deserves clinical application.

The application of the mobile information technology in continuous care for hypertension patients

本文介绍了移动信息技术及延续性护理的概念，从移动通讯技术、互联网技术、健康管理平台三个方面对移动信息技术在高血压患者延续性护理的应用现状进行了系统综述，并提出移动信息技术在高血压延续性护理中应用的现存问题、影响和研究展望，以期为我国将移动信息技术应用于高血压延续性护理的临床实践提供参考。

Effect of continuing nursing on self-care ability of diabetic patients:A meta-analysis

目的:评价延续护理对糖尿病患者自我护理能力的影响。方法:采用meta分析的办法,检索多个中英文数据库,搜集相关随机对照试验,进行文献质量评价后,采用RevMan 5.2软件进行数据分析。结果:研究共纳入8篇随机对照试验研究。结果显示,延续护理组自我护理能力提高明显高于对照组[WMD=17.88,95%CI(17.30,18.47),P<0.001]。结论:延续护理在提高糖尿病患者自我护理能力上显示出优越性。

基于NVivo分析改进上海市“互联网+护理服务”的对策建议

目的:分析上海市三级、二级和一级医院护士开展“互联网+护理服务”的重要性和制约因素,为推进“互联网+护理服务”提供对策建议。方法:采用目的抽样法,选取上海市2所三级综合医院、2所三级专科医院、2所二级综合医院以及3所一级医院(社区卫生服务中心)共36名临床护理人员或管理者进行半结构式访谈,使用三级编码法,借助NVivo 12 Plus软件的项目图、矩阵编码分析等功能对访谈资料进行内容分析。结果:共构建重要性、制约因素和对策建议3个一级节点、13个二级节点和11个三级节点。按照参考点数量分析,重要性依次体现在服务对象福祉、护士价值和医院发展上;制约因素依次排序主要是安全问题、人力问题、政策问题和平台问题。对策建议依次排序主要是服务定价、服务项目、服务安全、服务标准、服务平台和服务对象。通过框架矩阵比较分析发现,不同级别医院开展“互联网+护理服务”存在的制约因素和对策建议侧重点不同。结论:不同级别医院护士开展“互联网+护理服务”的制约因素不同,建议加大政策支持、明确管理制度和服务规范、优化人力资源配置、合理服务定价、持续改进“互联网+护理服务”项目,加快信息平台建设,多措并举,推进优质护理服务共建共享。

“互联网+”延续性护理服务模式在严重精神障碍稳定期患者中的应用

目的探讨“互联网+”延续性护理服务模式对严重精神障碍稳定期患者的干预效果。方法采用非同期对照研究,选取符合严重精神障碍稳定期诊断标准的患者为研究对象,便利抽取2019年1月—12月出院患者为对照组(55例),利用河南省心理援助云平台开展电话随访、健康教育推送和服药提醒。2020年12月至2021年10月出院患者为试验组(59例),对平台进行升级,在对照组的基础上开展“互联网+”延续性护理服务,包括远程教育培训(集体健康教育、药物处置程式训练、社交技能训练、放松训练)、远程医学诊疗(药物治疗、集体认知行为治疗、个体心理咨询)、远程家庭访视(护理风险评估、营养评估、药物副作用评估、精神康复疗效评估)。在干预前、干预6个月后和12个月后,评价患者的精神症状严重程度、康复状态、自知力,以及监护人照顾体验。结果重复测量方差分析结果显示,两组在干预前、干预6个月后和12个月后的精神病评定量表、康复状态量表、自知力与治疗态度问卷、照顾者体验量表得分时间与组间均存在交互效应(P<0.05)。简单效应分析显示,干预6个月后、12个月后,试验组各测量指标结果均优于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论“互联网+”延续性护理服务可有效降减轻患者的精神症状,改善患者康复状态,提高患者自知力,改善监护人照顾体验。

基于掌上天坛APP卒中患者延续性护理需求的质性研究

目的了解基于掌上天坛APP卒中患者延续性护理需求情况,为此类患者及家属提供有效的延续性护理服务。方法对使用过掌上天坛APP的8例卒中患者和4例家属进行半结构式访谈,通过质性研究现象学分析法对资料进行整理和分析,并提炼“互联网+”延续性护理需求及使用“掌上天坛APP卒中护理门诊”的感受与建议两方面的主题。结果受访者对“互联网+”延续性护理需求的主题分别为肢体康复指导、药物相关知识、了解报销流程等、视频健康教育、居家护理指导、控制危险因素及药物快递到家七大方面的需求;受访者对使用“掌上天坛APP卒中护理门诊”的感受与建议的主题分别为:愿意使用线上互联网护理门诊就诊、使用方便、应答及时、节省时间和专业性强。结论应优化基于掌上天坛APP的“互联网+”延续性护理门诊,健全针对卒中患者的延续性护理方案,提升卒中医疗质量。

基于“互联网+”的延续护理在肠造口患者中的应用

目的探讨基于“互联网+”的延续护理对肠造口患者的影响,以期为肠造口患者的护理服务提供参考。方法选取重庆医科大学附属第一医院2020年6月—2022年12月进行造口治疗的患者64例为研究对象。采用随机数字表法,将患者分为对照组和观察组,每组32例。对照组患者采取常规护理,观察组患者在对照组常规护理基础上采取延续护理干预。在患者出院后的第1、3个月于造口护理门诊随访时由护理小组成员对伤口进行评估,以确定是否发生并发症以及并发症的类型,同时指导患者和家属填写造口患者生活质量量表(Stoma-QOL)和照顾者负担量表(ZBI)。结果观察组患者出院后第1、3个月的肠道造口并发症发生率均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。出院后第1、3个月,观察组患者Stoma-QOL中社会交往、与家属和朋友的关系、身心状况评分及总分均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。出院后第1、3个月,观察组患者Stoma-QOL中造口袋的影响评分均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组造口患者照顾者出院后第1、3个月ZBI中角色负担、个人负担评分及总分均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。出院后第3个月时,2组造口患者照顾者ZBI中角色负担、个人负担评分及总分均低于出院后第1个月时,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论基于“互联网+”的延续护理在肠造口患者中的应用效果显著,可以降低患者并发症发生率,提高患者生活质量,减轻肠造口患者照顾者负担,值得推广应用。

基于三维质量结构模型构建老年失能患者延续护理的质量评价指标体系

目的 探讨并构建老年失能患者延续护理质量评价指标体系。方法 于2022年7-9月,以三维质量结构模型为理论基础,结合文献回顾、德尔菲专家函询方法,根据老年失能患者延续护理服务内容和评估需求,构建了以“结构-过程-结果”模式为框架的老年失能患者延续护理服务质量评价体系。结果 经过2轮护理专家函询的权威系数、判断系数、熟悉系数分别为0.931、0.929、0.933;确定老年失能患者延续护理服务三维质量评价体系中包含一级指标3项,二级指标9项,三级指标36项;2轮专家函询的协调系数为0.455、0.410。结论 老年失能患者延续护理服务三维质量评价体系内容严谨、科学、全面及可靠,有利于延续护理服务质量的改进。