Objective To explore the factors influencing the quality of life (QOL) in primary caregivers of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods The QOL of 294 primary caregivers of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy was surveyed by a self-
Objective To discuss the influence of positive hint language used by anesthetist, operation nurse and surgeons on preoperative fear and intraoperative heart rate and blood pressure of patients undergone the first surgery. Methods A total of 86 patients fr
Objective To explore the consistency of central venous pressure (CVP) values through peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and central venous catheterization (CVC). Methods The CVP was measured through PICC and CVC respectively in 62 patients sele
Objective To explore the application of Omaha problem classification system on assessment of inpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods Based on Omaha problem classification system, nursing problems of 41 inpatients with COPD we
Objective To study the influence of process optimization on efficiency of neurosurgery operation room. Methods Measures of process optimization including appropriate application of resources in operation room, identification of critical time point, establ
Objective To understand the preparedness and desire of disaster rescue in nursing staff,so as to provide some strategies for training. Methods A total of 432 nursing staff were recruited from 2 class III grade I hospitals in Xi’an city and were surveyed b
Objective To understand the prevalence of osteoporosis of community females aged over 40, to explore its influencing factors and to provide reference for prevention and intervention. Methods Calcaneus density was measured by ultrasound BMD among 5 936 com
Objective To investigate the prevalence of neuroses among outpatients in general hospitals of Xi’an and to explore its risk factors. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in three general hospitals in Xi’an by Composite Internationa
Objective To understand cognitive function damage of patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Methods With polysomnography, 152 patients with OSAHS were taken as experiment group and monitored for their sleep-related breathing and