Peking Union Medical College(PUMC)launched the"4+4"Medical Doctor(MD)pilot program in 2018,admitting students with non-medical backgrounds from top universities,aligning with national medical talent training...Peking Union Medical College(PUMC)launched the"4+4"Medical Doctor(MD)pilot program in 2018,admitting students with non-medical backgrounds from top universities,aligning with national medical talent training policies to foster diverse and eager learners in medicine.On the occasion of the graduation of the first class of the"4+4"MD pilot class at PUMC in 2023,we reviewed the teaching reform in the pilot program and carried out a systematic survey and interviews with students,faculties,and management staff of the pilot class.This article reports on the measures taken by the pilot class at PUMC in enrollment and curriculum setting,and demonstrates the achievements of the pilot class in terms of student academic background structure,knowledge acquisition and skill learning,scientific research ability,and course evaluation.The results indicated that the pilot class had met the national demand for the"Medicine+X"talent training model.More specifically,with a diverse academic backgrounds,the pilot class graduates had academic levels comparable to the eight-year medical education graduates,and their scientific research abilities were satisfactory.The pilot program at PUMC will optimize the curriculum setting,strengthen the construction of faculty,learning resources,and teaching facilities,and reform the academic evaluation methods,thus deepening the reform of medical education and improving the"4+4"MD program as a novel medical education model.展开更多
Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hyperte...Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hypertensive patients in China using simple random sampling.Data was collected using the Morisky Medication Compliance Questionnaire,Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale,and a checklist.Ethical practices were strictly observed.Results:A study of 100 elderly hypertensive patients found poor drug management compliance,with female patients showing worse compliance.Female patients were more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.The study also found no significant association between gender,age,education level,marital status,living standards,and medication compliance.Barriers to medication management included food and daily necessities,lack of awareness about the importance of drug treatment,and basic family needs.The lowest-ranked barriers were lack of support from government health clinics,low income,and lack of family support.Conclusion:Based on the results,the study proposes an educational plan for elderly hypertensive patients and their families,to be evaluated and implemented by the hospital and township community service center.The plan aims to improve medication management and lifestyle modification compliance,encourage active participation,and provide access to medical and mental health clinics,support groups,and counseling services.展开更多
Diabetes has become a growing concern in Japan, both medically and financially. The medical cost of diabetes was estimated at 1215 billion yen for fiscal year 2011. We analyzed the length of stay (LOS) in a hospital f...Diabetes has become a growing concern in Japan, both medically and financially. The medical cost of diabetes was estimated at 1215 billion yen for fiscal year 2011. We analyzed the length of stay (LOS) in a hospital for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who participated in educational programs to determine factors affecting LOS. Data on 991 patients obtained from 28 Red Cross hospitals in 2008 were used. For the analysis, we used the Box-Cox transformation model and Hausman test. The results revealed that patients aged 75 years and above and those with comorbidities and complications were prone to longer LOS. The analysis also revealed significant differences in LOS across the hospitals, even after controlling for patient characteristics. Finally, we applied the least squares method to determine the effects of hospital and regional factors and revealed that patients’ LOS was affected by the region’s average LOS. Regional corporations and networks appeared to be important in improving educational programs.展开更多
This research investigates the impact of managed health care on academic medical centers in the United States. Academic medical centers hold a unique position in the U. S. health care system through their missions of ...This research investigates the impact of managed health care on academic medical centers in the United States. Academic medical centers hold a unique position in the U. S. health care system through their missions of conducting cutting-edge biomedical researeh, pursuing clinical and technological innovations, Providing state-of-the-art medical care and producing highly qUalified health professionals. However, policies to control costs through the use of managed care and limiting resources are detrimental to academic medical centers and impede the advancement of medical sciTo survive the threats of managed care in the health care environment, acadendc medical centers must rely on their upper level managers to derive successful strategies. The methods used in this study include qualitative approaches in the form of key informants and case studies. In addition, a survey questionnaire was sent to 1h8 CEOs in all the academic medical centers in the U. S. The findings revealed that managers who perform the liaison, monitor, entrepreneur and resource allocator roles are crucial to ensure the survival of academic medical centers, so that academic medical centers can continue their missions to serve the general public and promote their well-being.展开更多
<strong>Background: </strong>Medication errors are the iceberg of patient safety in hospitals and leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The study...<strong>Background: </strong>Medication errors are the iceberg of patient safety in hospitals and leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The study aim was to evaluate the effect of an educational program of medication safety on the knowledge of critical care nurses regarding intravenous medication errors. <strong>Methods Design: </strong>There are one group pretest and posttest designs. <strong>Subject:</strong> A convenient sample of all registered nurses (52) works in Palestine Medical Complex. <strong>Data collection tools:</strong> A self-administered knowledge determination questionnaire consists of both qualitative and quantitative statements to measure level of knowledge, used as data collection tool in pre and post educational sessions, with educational booklet as intervention tool. <strong>Statistical analysis:</strong> Data were analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Software Version 18. The results are presented as frequency & percentage as appropriate at alpha level of P < 0.05;inferential statistics were generated. Paired t-test was used to perform the comparisons. <strong>Results:</strong> There was statistically significant difference in the knowledge level for the intensive care unit’s nurses regarding the intravenous medication administration during pre and post education program. Statistical analysis showed that there was a statistically significant between age, educational degree, critical units/wards, years of nursing experience and previous medication administration education program of the nurses and their knowledge during different phases of program intervention.<strong> Conclusion:</strong> Educational program on medication safety improves the knowledge of critical care nurses regarding intravenous medication errors. This study recommends that medication errors should be periodically assessed by improving clinical guidelines of medication administration.展开更多
Objective The evaluation index of medical equipment's economic benefit is based on the usage of medical equipment,the traditional data collection method is time-consuming,laborious and not entirely accurate.The us...Objective The evaluation index of medical equipment's economic benefit is based on the usage of medical equipment,the traditional data collection method is time-consuming,laborious and not entirely accurate.The usage of medical equipment is obtained by designing data query statements from the HIS system.Methods First the charging items are in correspondence with the device's name included,second fees and other relevant data are extracted from charging module in HIS.Through a rough estimate of the recovery period and an increase or decrease ratio,the economic benefit of the medical equipment can be analyzed.Results Through the method of the benefit analysis of the medical equipment,we can clearly find out the different economic benefit of the equipment,and finally analyze the reasons.Conclusion Practice has proved that,this methad,it can greatly reduce human,material resources required in data collection and improve the accuracy of the data.It can help hospital managers timely to grasp the operating costs of medical equipment and other information,and also provide scientific data for hospital managers when they purchase reasonable medical equipment.展开更多
<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Background</strong></span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-fami...<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Background</strong></span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Inappropriate disposal practices of medicinal products by households can harm nature. Alternatively, passing unused medications to friends and family members can have undesirable consequences as the quality of the product is in question.</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> To investigate the disposal and recycling practices of medicinal products by households in Saudi Arabia. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods</span></b></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A cross-sectional questionnaire designed to investigate disposal and recycling practices aimed at households in Saudi Arabia. Phone interviews were conducted with healthcare providers from hospitals and community pharmacies as well as medical charity representatives. A thorough search (Jun-September 2020) for disposal and recycling policies was performed on the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Ministry of Health websites.</span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Results</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> More than 900 participants were included in this study. Approximately 40% of respondents claimed to follow the SFDA recommendations for </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">disposal of unwanted medications in the wastebasket, whilst </span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">≥</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">6% preferred disposal via the toilet. On the other hand, 10% and 5% of households donated their unwanted over-the-counter and prescription</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">only medication products, respectively, to a person in need, without referring to healthcare professionals. Interviews with healthcare providers and medical charities revealed no drug take-back programs were currently available for households. The SFDA website provides a brief guide on</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> disposal of unwanted or expired medication.</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusions</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The absence of a clear drug disposal policy for households has created a gap allowing incorrect disposal practices that may lead to harming patients and/or the environment. The launching of drug take-back programs may lead to the provision of a clear consensus of governing bodies and healthcare providers on patient guidance for a safe drug disposal policy.</span>展开更多
In order to fast transmission and processing of medical images and do not need to install client and plug-ins, the paper designed a kind of medical image reading system based on BS structure. This system improved the ...In order to fast transmission and processing of medical images and do not need to install client and plug-ins, the paper designed a kind of medical image reading system based on BS structure. This system improved the existing IWEB in the framework of PACS client image processing, medical image based on the service WEB completion port model. To realize the fast loading images with high concurrency, compared with the traditional WEB PACS, this system has the advantages of no client without plug-in installation, at the same time in the transmission and processing performance image has been greatly improved.展开更多
目的探讨某市预防接种医务人员对非免疫规划(expanded program on immunization,EPI)疫苗推荐意愿及影响因素。方法选取2021年8月—2022年12月聊城市疾病预防控制中心免疫规划管理所500名预防接种医务人员为研究对象。调查医务人员非EP...目的探讨某市预防接种医务人员对非免疫规划(expanded program on immunization,EPI)疫苗推荐意愿及影响因素。方法选取2021年8月—2022年12月聊城市疾病预防控制中心免疫规划管理所500名预防接种医务人员为研究对象。调查医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿,并采用多因素logistic回归分析影响医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿的危险因素。结果纳入的500名调查对象中,非EPI疫苗的推荐意愿率为65.20%(326/500),其中流感疫苗(flu vaccine,FLU)、水痘减毒活疫苗(live attenuated varicella vaccine,VarV)、b型流感嗜血杆菌疫苗(Haemophilusinfluenzae type b vaccine,Hib)、乙型肝炎疫苗(hepatitis B vaccine,HepB)的推荐意愿率分别为88.60%(443/500)、84.00%(420/500)、79.00%(395/500)和77.20%(386/500),其他5种非EPI疫苗的推荐意愿率为36.60%~58.00%。单因素分析显示,工作年限、收入是否与非EPI疫苗接种量有关、是否经历疫苗负性事件、是否认为预防接种工作有风险、疫苗接种流程、接种工作量及被推荐者态度不同者非EPI疫苗推荐意愿率比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);不同性别、年龄、文化程度、职称、工作岗位、非EPI疫苗知识是否知晓者非EPI疫苗推荐意愿率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析显示,工作年限(OR=4.008,95%CI1.528~10.934)、经历疫苗负性事件(OR=4.870,95%CI 1.328~17.859)、疫苗接种流程(OR=5.275,95%CI1.541~18.063)、接种工作量(OR=4.773,95%CI1.413~16.122)及被推荐者态度(OR=5.778,95%CI1.772~18.838)是预防接种医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿的影响因素(P<0.05)。结论某市预防接种医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿总体处于较低水平,且工作年限、经历疫苗负性事件、疫苗接种流程、接种工作量及被推荐者态度均是其主要影响因素,建议完善非EPI疫苗预防接种保障措施,以提高预防接种医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿。展开更多
文摘Peking Union Medical College(PUMC)launched the"4+4"Medical Doctor(MD)pilot program in 2018,admitting students with non-medical backgrounds from top universities,aligning with national medical talent training policies to foster diverse and eager learners in medicine.On the occasion of the graduation of the first class of the"4+4"MD pilot class at PUMC in 2023,we reviewed the teaching reform in the pilot program and carried out a systematic survey and interviews with students,faculties,and management staff of the pilot class.This article reports on the measures taken by the pilot class at PUMC in enrollment and curriculum setting,and demonstrates the achievements of the pilot class in terms of student academic background structure,knowledge acquisition and skill learning,scientific research ability,and course evaluation.The results indicated that the pilot class had met the national demand for the"Medicine+X"talent training model.More specifically,with a diverse academic backgrounds,the pilot class graduates had academic levels comparable to the eight-year medical education graduates,and their scientific research abilities were satisfactory.The pilot program at PUMC will optimize the curriculum setting,strengthen the construction of faculty,learning resources,and teaching facilities,and reform the academic evaluation methods,thus deepening the reform of medical education and improving the"4+4"MD program as a novel medical education model.
文摘Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hypertensive patients in China using simple random sampling.Data was collected using the Morisky Medication Compliance Questionnaire,Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale,and a checklist.Ethical practices were strictly observed.Results:A study of 100 elderly hypertensive patients found poor drug management compliance,with female patients showing worse compliance.Female patients were more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.The study also found no significant association between gender,age,education level,marital status,living standards,and medication compliance.Barriers to medication management included food and daily necessities,lack of awareness about the importance of drug treatment,and basic family needs.The lowest-ranked barriers were lack of support from government health clinics,low income,and lack of family support.Conclusion:Based on the results,the study proposes an educational plan for elderly hypertensive patients and their families,to be evaluated and implemented by the hospital and township community service center.The plan aims to improve medication management and lifestyle modification compliance,encourage active participation,and provide access to medical and mental health clinics,support groups,and counseling services.
文摘Diabetes has become a growing concern in Japan, both medically and financially. The medical cost of diabetes was estimated at 1215 billion yen for fiscal year 2011. We analyzed the length of stay (LOS) in a hospital for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who participated in educational programs to determine factors affecting LOS. Data on 991 patients obtained from 28 Red Cross hospitals in 2008 were used. For the analysis, we used the Box-Cox transformation model and Hausman test. The results revealed that patients aged 75 years and above and those with comorbidities and complications were prone to longer LOS. The analysis also revealed significant differences in LOS across the hospitals, even after controlling for patient characteristics. Finally, we applied the least squares method to determine the effects of hospital and regional factors and revealed that patients’ LOS was affected by the region’s average LOS. Regional corporations and networks appeared to be important in improving educational programs.
文摘This research investigates the impact of managed health care on academic medical centers in the United States. Academic medical centers hold a unique position in the U. S. health care system through their missions of conducting cutting-edge biomedical researeh, pursuing clinical and technological innovations, Providing state-of-the-art medical care and producing highly qUalified health professionals. However, policies to control costs through the use of managed care and limiting resources are detrimental to academic medical centers and impede the advancement of medical sciTo survive the threats of managed care in the health care environment, acadendc medical centers must rely on their upper level managers to derive successful strategies. The methods used in this study include qualitative approaches in the form of key informants and case studies. In addition, a survey questionnaire was sent to 1h8 CEOs in all the academic medical centers in the U. S. The findings revealed that managers who perform the liaison, monitor, entrepreneur and resource allocator roles are crucial to ensure the survival of academic medical centers, so that academic medical centers can continue their missions to serve the general public and promote their well-being.
文摘<strong>Background: </strong>Medication errors are the iceberg of patient safety in hospitals and leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The study aim was to evaluate the effect of an educational program of medication safety on the knowledge of critical care nurses regarding intravenous medication errors. <strong>Methods Design: </strong>There are one group pretest and posttest designs. <strong>Subject:</strong> A convenient sample of all registered nurses (52) works in Palestine Medical Complex. <strong>Data collection tools:</strong> A self-administered knowledge determination questionnaire consists of both qualitative and quantitative statements to measure level of knowledge, used as data collection tool in pre and post educational sessions, with educational booklet as intervention tool. <strong>Statistical analysis:</strong> Data were analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Software Version 18. The results are presented as frequency & percentage as appropriate at alpha level of P < 0.05;inferential statistics were generated. Paired t-test was used to perform the comparisons. <strong>Results:</strong> There was statistically significant difference in the knowledge level for the intensive care unit’s nurses regarding the intravenous medication administration during pre and post education program. Statistical analysis showed that there was a statistically significant between age, educational degree, critical units/wards, years of nursing experience and previous medication administration education program of the nurses and their knowledge during different phases of program intervention.<strong> Conclusion:</strong> Educational program on medication safety improves the knowledge of critical care nurses regarding intravenous medication errors. This study recommends that medication errors should be periodically assessed by improving clinical guidelines of medication administration.
文摘Objective The evaluation index of medical equipment's economic benefit is based on the usage of medical equipment,the traditional data collection method is time-consuming,laborious and not entirely accurate.The usage of medical equipment is obtained by designing data query statements from the HIS system.Methods First the charging items are in correspondence with the device's name included,second fees and other relevant data are extracted from charging module in HIS.Through a rough estimate of the recovery period and an increase or decrease ratio,the economic benefit of the medical equipment can be analyzed.Results Through the method of the benefit analysis of the medical equipment,we can clearly find out the different economic benefit of the equipment,and finally analyze the reasons.Conclusion Practice has proved that,this methad,it can greatly reduce human,material resources required in data collection and improve the accuracy of the data.It can help hospital managers timely to grasp the operating costs of medical equipment and other information,and also provide scientific data for hospital managers when they purchase reasonable medical equipment.
文摘<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Background</strong></span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Inappropriate disposal practices of medicinal products by households can harm nature. Alternatively, passing unused medications to friends and family members can have undesirable consequences as the quality of the product is in question.</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> To investigate the disposal and recycling practices of medicinal products by households in Saudi Arabia. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methods</span></b></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> A cross-sectional questionnaire designed to investigate disposal and recycling practices aimed at households in Saudi Arabia. Phone interviews were conducted with healthcare providers from hospitals and community pharmacies as well as medical charity representatives. A thorough search (Jun-September 2020) for disposal and recycling policies was performed on the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Ministry of Health websites.</span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Results</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> More than 900 participants were included in this study. Approximately 40% of respondents claimed to follow the SFDA recommendations for </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">disposal of unwanted medications in the wastebasket, whilst </span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">≥</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">6% preferred disposal via the toilet. On the other hand, 10% and 5% of households donated their unwanted over-the-counter and prescription</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">only medication products, respectively, to a person in need, without referring to healthcare professionals. Interviews with healthcare providers and medical charities revealed no drug take-back programs were currently available for households. The SFDA website provides a brief guide on</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> disposal of unwanted or expired medication.</span><span style="font-family:""> </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusions</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The absence of a clear drug disposal policy for households has created a gap allowing incorrect disposal practices that may lead to harming patients and/or the environment. The launching of drug take-back programs may lead to the provision of a clear consensus of governing bodies and healthcare providers on patient guidance for a safe drug disposal policy.</span>
文摘In order to fast transmission and processing of medical images and do not need to install client and plug-ins, the paper designed a kind of medical image reading system based on BS structure. This system improved the existing IWEB in the framework of PACS client image processing, medical image based on the service WEB completion port model. To realize the fast loading images with high concurrency, compared with the traditional WEB PACS, this system has the advantages of no client without plug-in installation, at the same time in the transmission and processing performance image has been greatly improved.
文摘目的探讨某市预防接种医务人员对非免疫规划(expanded program on immunization,EPI)疫苗推荐意愿及影响因素。方法选取2021年8月—2022年12月聊城市疾病预防控制中心免疫规划管理所500名预防接种医务人员为研究对象。调查医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿,并采用多因素logistic回归分析影响医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿的危险因素。结果纳入的500名调查对象中,非EPI疫苗的推荐意愿率为65.20%(326/500),其中流感疫苗(flu vaccine,FLU)、水痘减毒活疫苗(live attenuated varicella vaccine,VarV)、b型流感嗜血杆菌疫苗(Haemophilusinfluenzae type b vaccine,Hib)、乙型肝炎疫苗(hepatitis B vaccine,HepB)的推荐意愿率分别为88.60%(443/500)、84.00%(420/500)、79.00%(395/500)和77.20%(386/500),其他5种非EPI疫苗的推荐意愿率为36.60%~58.00%。单因素分析显示,工作年限、收入是否与非EPI疫苗接种量有关、是否经历疫苗负性事件、是否认为预防接种工作有风险、疫苗接种流程、接种工作量及被推荐者态度不同者非EPI疫苗推荐意愿率比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);不同性别、年龄、文化程度、职称、工作岗位、非EPI疫苗知识是否知晓者非EPI疫苗推荐意愿率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析显示,工作年限(OR=4.008,95%CI1.528~10.934)、经历疫苗负性事件(OR=4.870,95%CI 1.328~17.859)、疫苗接种流程(OR=5.275,95%CI1.541~18.063)、接种工作量(OR=4.773,95%CI1.413~16.122)及被推荐者态度(OR=5.778,95%CI1.772~18.838)是预防接种医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿的影响因素(P<0.05)。结论某市预防接种医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿总体处于较低水平,且工作年限、经历疫苗负性事件、疫苗接种流程、接种工作量及被推荐者态度均是其主要影响因素,建议完善非EPI疫苗预防接种保障措施,以提高预防接种医务人员非EPI疫苗推荐意愿。
