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Zhou J, Gong J, Suen LKP, Yang B, Zhang X, Chan S, De Jesus DH, Tang J. Examining the Effect of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Nursing Team Creativity in New Hospitals: A Structural Equation Model. J Nurs Adm 2024; 54:311-318. [PMID: 38648365 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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METHODS This cross-sectional study sampled 833 nurses from 2 new hospitals in Guizhou Province, China. They completed a questionnaire on entrepreneurial leadership, nursing team creativity, innovation climate, creative self-efficacy, team psychological safety, and knowledge sharing. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. RESULTS Entrepreneurial leadership positively influenced nursing team creativity. Innovation climate, creative self-efficacy, team psychological safety, and knowledge sharing mediated the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and nursing team creativity in new hospitals. CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed the significant role of innovation climate, creative self-efficacy, team psychological safety, and knowledge sharing in mediating the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and nursing team creativity through empirical analysis.
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- Jing Zhou
- Author Affiliations: Director of Nursing Department (Dr Zhou), The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University; Vice Dean of School of Nursing (Dr Zhou), Zunyi Medical University; and School of Nursing (Gong and Yang), Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou; Dean/Professor (Dr Suen), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Department of Nursing (Dr Zhang), Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou; and Technical Officer (Chan), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Adjunct Professor (Dr De Jesus), Philippine Women's University, Manila, Philippines; and Director of Nursing Department (Tang), Guizhou Provincial Staff Hospital, Guiyang, China
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Leung WKC, Cheung J, Wong VCC, Tse KKL, Lee RWY, Lam SC, Suen LKP. Patterns of sedentary behavior among older women with urinary incontinence and urinary symptoms: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1201. [PMID: 38689284 PMCID: PMC11059602 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18703-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Independent of physical activity, sedentary behavior has emerged as a significant risk factor for health. Particularly, older adults spent as high as 13 h daily on sedentary activities, which account for 98% of their awake times. Although there is growing evidence revealing the potential association between sedentary behavior and urinary incontinence (UI) across populations of different ages, the relationship between sedentary behavior and urinary symptoms in older women, who are twice as likely to have UI than older men, has not been reviewed. This scoping review aimed to synthesize available evidence of the relationship between sedentary behavior and urinary symptoms in noninstitutionalized older women. METHODS Six electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, Ovid Nursing Database, EMBASE, and MEDLINE) were searched from their inception to April 2023. Observational and experimental studies that measured sedentary behavior using objective and/or self-reported methods in older women aged 60 + years having any type of UI, with English full texts available, were included. Relevant data, including sedentary patterns (types, definitions, measurements, and daily patterns) and UI types were tabulated. A narrative synthesis of the findings was also conducted. RESULTS A total of seven studies (n = 1,822) were included for review and reporting. Objective measurement showed that older women with UI were engaged in > 8 h sedentary activities daily (493.3-509.4 min/day), which accounted for 73% of their awake times. The duration of self-reported sedentary behavior was lower than the time measured objectively, and the average weekday sitting time was 300-380 min/day. With or without adjustment for confounding factors (e.g., age and number of vaginal deliveries), the daily proportion of sedentary time and average duration of sedentary bouts were positively associated with the prevalence of urgency UI. Notably, sedentary patients with UI were more likely to have lower urinary tract symptoms, including bothersome incontinence, to use incontinence products, and to have nocturia episodes, than their age-matched counterparts who were less sedentary. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest a potential relationship between sedentary behavior and UI in older women, but the causality of the relationship remains unclear. To further inform the clinical role of sedentary behavior in the context of UI, a greater number of rigorous studies with a prospective study design is urgently needed.
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- Wilson Kin Chung Leung
- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Tung Wah College, 17/F, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Tung Wah College, 17/F, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Tung Wah College, 17/F, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Tang ACY, Lee RLT, Lee PH, Tanida K, Chan S, Lam SC, Nailes J, Malinit JP, Juangco JRG, Wang Q, Ligot J, Suen LKP. The mediating effect of dispositional mindfulness on the association between UPPS-P impulsivity traits and gaming disorder among Asia-Pacific young adults. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:328. [PMID: 38689236 PMCID: PMC11061906 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05740-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Little evidence is available to verify the mediating effect of dispositional mindfulness on the association between gaming disorder and various impulsivity traits. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of dispositional mindfulness on the association between the five UPPS-P impulsivity traits and the risk of gaming disorder among young adults. METHODS It was an inter-regional cross-sectional study using online survey in Australia, Japan, The Philippines and China. Impulsivity measured by the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale-Short version; dispositional mindfulness measured by the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale; and the risk of gaming disorder measured by the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale were collected in the focal regions. Structural equation modeling was performed by SPSS AMOS version 26 to verify the study hypotheses. Bootstrapped 95% confidence interval was reported. Statistical significance was indicated by the p-value below 0.05. RESULTS Among the 1,134 returned questionnaires, about 40% of them aged 18-20 years and 21-23 years, respectively. 53.8% were male. 40.7% had been playing digital and video games for over 10 years. The prevalence of gaming disorder was 4.32%. The model fitness indices reflected that the constructed model had an acceptable model fit (χ2(118) = 558.994, p < 0.001; χ2/df = 4.737; CFI = 0.924; TLI = 0.890; GFI = 0.948; RMSEA = 0.058; SRMR = 0.0487). Dispositional mindfulness fully mediated the effect of positive urgency and negative urgency on the risk of gaming disorder. The effect of lack of premeditation on the risk of gaming disorder was partially mediated by dispositional mindfulness. However, dispositional mindfulness did not mediate the effect of sensation seeking on the risk of gaming disorder. CONCLUSIONS The varied associations between dispositional mindfulness and the five impulsivity traits hints that improving some impulsive traits may increase dispositional mindfulness and so lower the risk of gaming disorder. Despite further studies are needed to verify the present findings, it sheds light on the need to apply interventions on gamers based on their impulsivity profile. Interventions targeting at emotion regulation and self-control such as mindfulness-based interventions seem to be effective to help gamers with dominant features of urgency and lack of premeditation only. Other interventions shall be considered for gamers with high sensation seeking tendency to enhance the effectiveness of gaming disorder prevention.
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- Anson Chui Yan Tang
- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- College of Nursing Art and Science, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Hong Kong, China
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
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- College of Medicine, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Public Health, University of The Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Hong Kong, China.
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Yeung WF, Chen SC, Cheung DST, Wong CKH, Chong TC, Ho YS, Suen LKP, Ho LM, Lao L. Self-Administered Acupressure for Probable Knee Osteoarthritis in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e245830. [PMID: 38639940 PMCID: PMC11031685 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.5830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Importance The effects of self-administered acupressure (SAA) on knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain remain unclear. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of SAA taught via a short training course on reducing knee OA pain in middle-aged and older adults. Design, Setting, and Participants This randomized clinical trial was conducted among community-dwelling individuals in Hong Kong who were aged 50 years or older with probable knee OA from September 2019 to May 2022. Interventions The intervention included 2 training sessions for SAA with a brief knee health education (KHE) session, in which participants practiced acupressure twice daily for 12 weeks. The control group (KHE only) received only education about maintaining knee health on the same schedule and duration. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was the numerical rating scale (NRS) pain score at 12 weeks. Other outcomes included Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index, Short Form 6 Dimensions (SF-6D), Timed Up and Go, and Fast Gait Speed tests. Results A total of 314 participants (mean [SD] age, 62.7 [4.5] years; 246 [78.3%] female; mean [SD] knee pain duration, 7.3 [7.6] years) were randomized into intervention and KHE-only groups (each 157). At week 12, compared with the KHE-only group, the intervention group had a significantly greater reduction in NRS pain score (mean difference [MD], -0.54 points; 95% CI, -0.97 to -0.10 points; P = .02) and higher enhancement in SF-6D utility score (MD, 0.03 points; 95% CI, 0.003 to 0.01 points; P = .03) but did not have significant differences in other outcome measures. The cost-effectiveness acceptability curve demonstrated a greater than 90% probability that the intervention is cost-effective at a willingness to pay threshold of 1 GDP per capita. Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, SAA with a brief KHE program was efficacious and cost-effective in relieving knee pain and improving mobility in middle-aged and older adults with probable knee OA. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04191837.
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- Wing-Fai Yeung
- School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Research Institute for Smart Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics, Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, Vienna, Virginia
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Liang Y, Chen S, Song J, Deng T, Yang J, Long Y, Suen LKP, Luo X. The effect of incentive spirometry in perioperative patients with lung cancer-a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pulm Med 2024; 24:88. [PMID: 38360672 PMCID: PMC10870616 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-02878-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Incentive spirometry (IS) as a routine respiratory therapy during the perioperative period has been widely used in clinical practice. However, the impact of IS on patients with perioperative lung cancer remains controversial. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of IS in perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with lung cancer. METHODS Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Ovid, CINAHL, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Weipu, and Wanfang Databases were searched from inception to 30 November 2023. Only randomized controlled trials were included in this systematic review. The PRISMA checklist served as the guidance for conducting this review. The quality assessment of the included studies was assessed by the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. The meta-analysis was carried out utilizing Review Manager 5.4. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis and subgroup analysis were also performed. RESULTS Nine studies recruited 1209 patients met our inclusion criteria. IS combined with other respiratory therapy techniques was observed to reduce the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications, enhance pulmonary function, curtail the length of hospital stay, and lower the Borg score. Nevertheless, no improvements were found in the six-minute walk distance or quality of life score. CONCLUSIONS Although IS demonstrates benefits as a component of comprehensive intervention measures for perioperative patients with lung cancer, it proves challenging to determine the precise impact of IS as a standalone component within the comprehensive intervention measures. Therefore, further researches are required to better understand the effectiveness of IS isolation and its interactions when integrated with additional respiratory therapies for these patients. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/ , registry number: CRD42022321044.
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- Yan Liang
- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149, Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149, Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149, Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149, Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 149, Dalian Road, Huichuan District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
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- School of Nursing, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China
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- School of Medical Informatics and Engineering, Zunyi Medical University, No 6, Xuefu West Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, 563000, China.
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Lam SC, Odetayo A, Yu ITS, So SNY, Cheung K, Lee PH, Suen LKP. Evaluation of N95 respirators on fit rate, real-time leakage, and usability among Chinese healthcare workers: study protocol of a randomized crossover trial. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1266607. [PMID: 38045983 PMCID: PMC10691761 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1266607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background N95 respirators are used to limit the transmission of respiratory viruses in clinical settings. There are two to three major types of N95 available for all healthcare workers in Hong Kong. However, after the coronavirus outbreak and the consequent shortage of many commonly used respirators, several new N95 respirators were adopted temporarily in clinical settings without evaluation. Prior literature indicates that traditional N95 respirators used in hospitals in Hong Kong are not fit for Chinese people and have fit rates ranging from 50 to 60%. This study aims to investigate and compare the fit rate, real-time leakage, and mask usability of traditional and new N95 respirators among Chinese healthcare workers. Methods This study will employ two sequential phases. Phase 1 has a cross-sectional exploratory design used to investigate the fit rate and mask usability of three types of respirators. Phase 2 will examine the effectiveness of respiratory protection by comparing traditional and new N95 respirators by a randomized crossover trial. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated through a controlled crossover experiment to either a traditional or new respirator group (n = 100 in each arm) for performing standard clinical procedures. The primary outcome (real-time leakage) will be recorded at 30 s intervals during nasopharyngeal suctioning and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The secondary outcomes are the fit rate and mask usability. After a 2 min suctioning (15 s twice) and 4 min one-person CPR, the fit rate (assessed by standard N95 fit testing) and mask usability (measured by self-reported mask usability scale) will be recorded as data of post-procedure. After 10 min rest, measurement of real-time leakage (i.e., crossover), fit test, and usability will be repeated. Discussion The result of real-time leakage will be a vital indicator of the respiratory protection of Chinese healthcare workers while performing prevalent clinical procedures, such as resuscitation. The fit rate and usability result will serve as an essential reference for consumable purchase policy in clinical settings.Trial registration: ISRCTN registry: ISRCTN40115047. Retrospectively registered on May 9, 2023. https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN40115047.
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- Simon Ching Lam
- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Leung WKC, Yau SY, Suen LKP, Lam SC. Effect of exercise interventions on brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in people with overweight and obesity: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e076118. [PMID: 37865417 PMCID: PMC10603475 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Epidemic obesity ('globobesity') has led to a considerable rise in the prevalence and incidence of many disabling conditions, including cognitive dysfunction. Recent evidence has suggested that habitual exercise can alleviate the deleterious effects of obesity on cognitive functioning across the lifespan. Given that there is a potential link among obesity, exercise, cognitive health and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), this systematic review aims to critically appraise interventional trials on exercise and BDNF and to estimate the pooled effect of exercise training on BDNF levels among healthy individuals with overweight and obesity. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Six electronic databases-PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Ovid Nursing Database and SPORTDiscus-will be searched from their inception through December 2022. Only interventional studies, including randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies, with full text available and reported in English will be included. The primary outcomes will be changes in BDNF levels among healthy subjects with overweight and obesity following either acute or chronic bouts of exercise interventions. Two reviewers will independently conduct data extraction and risk of bias assessment for included trials using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale. We will produce a narrative synthesis, with findings categorised by sex, age groups and types of exercise training. Data will be extracted and pooled for meta-analyses using random-effects models. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION No formal ethical approval is required for this systematic review. The findings of this review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023414868.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Lam SC, Suen LKP, Huang EY, Wong EML, Cheung DSK, Kwan RYC. Sensitivity and specificity of conventional and new face validation in determining the incomprehensible items by older people: Empirical evidence of testing 106 quality-of-life items. Aging Med (Milton) 2023; 6:230-238. [PMID: 37711260 PMCID: PMC10498830 DOI: 10.1002/agm2.12254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Objective This methodological research aimed to investigate and compare the sensitivity and specificity of conventional and new face validation in identifying incomprehensible items empirically. Methods A purposive sample of 15 older people living in three residential care homes (RCHs) in Hong Kong was used to evaluate a newly developed 106 items covering seven quality-of-life dimensions. The abbreviated Mental Test (Hong Kong version; AMT) was used as a screening tool for excluding those with impaired cognition. The interview was audiotaped, and incomprehensible items were identified by the research panel accordingly (served as the gold standard). The socio-demographics of the respondents were described. Understandability (yes/no, conventional face validation method) and interpretability (4-point Likert scale, new method) were compared and used to compute the Kappa value (representing chance agreement), sensitivity, and specificity analysis. Results Fifteen older people were interviewed and responded to the structured interview of 106 items regarding understandability and interpretability. 61 items (57%) obtained 100% positive understandability while only 35 items (33%) obtained 100% correct interpretability.The Kappa coefficient was 0.388 (P < 0.001) of the chance agreement between understandability and interpretability. The panel confirmed that 32% of items required revision (i.e., incomprehensible items). The false negative rate of using the conventional approach was up to 70.59% while both the false positive and negative rates of using the new approach were low (0%-5.88%). Conclusion This empirical evidence indicated that the conventional approach of face validation for checking incomprehensible items by older people encountered a high false negative rate. On the contrary, the new approach was recommended because it demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity and low false positive and negative rates in identifying incomprehensible items.
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Huang EYZ, Li LLC, Odetayo A, Zhang XW, Ho JKM, Chan S, Pang VCM, Suen LKP, Lam SC. Comparison of depressive symptoms among healthcare workers in high-risk versus low-risk areas during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1154930. [PMID: 37383616 PMCID: PMC10293622 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1154930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Introduction The psychological health of healthcare workers (HCWs) has become a significant concern, particularly during the initial stage of a pandemic. This study compared the depressive symptoms among HCWs in high-risk areas (HRAs) and low-risk areas (LRAs) with matching demographics. Methods A cross-sectional study was employed to compare the depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire score ≥ 10), workplace environment characteristics, the Health Belief Model (HBM) and socio-demographics of the HCWs working in HRAs and LRAs in several accessible regions (mainly Hubei Province and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater-Bay-Area) in China. Eight hundred eighty-five HCWs were recruited for unmatched analysis between March 6 and April 2, 2020. After matching with occupation and years of service using a 1:2 ratio, 146 HCWs in HRAs and 290 HCWs in LRAs were selected for matched analysis. Subgroup analyzes were performed using two individual logistic regressions to delineate the associated factors in LRAs and HRAs, respectively. Results HCWs in LRAs (Prevalence = 23.7%) had 1.96 times higher odds of depressive symptoms than those in HRAs (Prevalence = 15.1%) after adjusting for occupation and years of service (p < 0.001). Significant differences in workplace environment characteristics (p < 0.001) and the 5-dimension of the HBM of HCWs (p < 0.001 to p = 0.025) were found between HRAs and LRAs.Logistic regression showed that workers with years of service between 10 and 20 years (OR:6.27), ever had contact with COVID-19 patients (OR:14.33) and had higher scores of "perceived barrier" of HBM (OR:4.48) predicted depressive symptoms in HRAs while working in pneumology departments and infectious disease units (OR:0.06), and high "self-efficacy" in the HBM (OR:0.13) was a protective factor against depressive symptoms.Contrarily, in LRAs, those HCWs who worked in ICUs (OR:2.59), had higher scores of "perceived susceptibility toward the COVID-19 outbreak" (OR:1.41), "perceived severity of the pandemic" (OR:1.25), and "perceived barriers of wearing masks" (OR:1.43) in the HBM predicted depressive symptoms. High "cues to action" (OR:0.79), and better "knowledge" (OR:0.79) in the HBM were protective factors against depressive symptoms. Conclusion The risk of depressive symptoms of HCWS was double in LRAs than in HRAs in the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, salient predictors for depressive symptoms among HCWs in HRAs and LRAs were very different.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Kwan RYC, Liu JYW, Lee PH, Sin OSK, Wong JSW, Fu MR, Suen LKP. The effects of an e-health brisk walking intervention in increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in physically inactive older people with cognitive frailty: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:339. [PMID: 37198670 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07335-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive frailty is a risk for many adverse health outcomes that are commonly observed in older people. Physical activity is known to be effective to reserve cognitive frailty but the prevalence of physical inactivity is still high in older people. E-health enhances behavioural change effects through an innovative way to deliver behavioural change methods that can enhance the behavioural change effects. However, its effects on older people with cognitive frailty, its effects compared with conventional behavioural change methods, and the sustainability of the effects are unclear. METHODS This study employs a single-blinded, two-parallel-group, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial design with a 1:1 group allocation ratio. Eligible participants are aged 60 years or above, have cognitive frailty and physical inactivity, and possess a smartphone for more than six months. The study will be conducted in community settings. In the intervention group, participants will receive a 2-week brisk-walking training followed by a 12-week e-health intervention. In the control group, participants will receive a 2-week brisk-walking training followed by a 12-week conventional behavioural change intervention. The primary outcome is minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). This study aims to recruit a total of 184 participants. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) will be used to examine the effects of the intervention. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The trial has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05758740) on 7th March 2023, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05758740 , and all items come from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set. It has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Tung Wah College, Hong Kong (reference number: REC2022136). The findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences relevant to the subject fields. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05758740) and all items come from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set. The latest version of the protocol was published online on 7th March 2023.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Clinical Trials Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Nursing, George Washington University, Washington, USA
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Yeung WF, Chung KF, Zhang ZJ, Lao LX, Suen LKP, Ho FYY, Ho LM. Self-administered acupressure for insomnia: abridged secondary publication. Hong Kong Med J 2023; 29 Suppl 2:35-38. [PMID: 36951005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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- W F Yeung
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Virginia University of Integrative Medicine Vienna, Virginia, United States
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Xie YJ, Tian L, Hui SSC, Qin J, Gao Y, Zhang D, Ma T, Suen LKP, Wang HH, Liu ZM, Hao C, Yang L, Loke AY. Efficacy and feasibility of a 12-week Tai Chi training for the prophylaxis of episodic migraine in Hong Kong Chinese women: A randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1000594. [PMID: 36582390 PMCID: PMC9792997 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1000594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Tai Chi has been broadly applied as alternative treatment for many neurological and psychological disorders. Whereas no study using Tai Chi as prophylactic treatment for migraine. The purpose of this study was to preliminarily examine the efficacy and feasibility of a 12-week Tai Chi training on migraine attack prevention in a sample of Chinese women. Methods A two-arm randomized controlled trial was designed. Women aged 18 to 65 years and diagnosed with episodic migraine were randomized to either Tai Chi group (TC group) or the waiting list control group. A modified 33-short form Yang-style Tai Chi training with 1 h per day, 5 days per week for 12 weeks was implemented in the TC group, with a 12-week follow up period. The control group received a "delayed" Tai Chi training at the end of the trial. The primary outcome was the differences in attack frequency between 4 weeks before baseline and at the 9-12 weeks after randomization. The intensity and duration of headache were also measured. The feasibility was evaluated by the maintenance of Tai Chi practice and satisfactory level of the participants toward training. Results Eighty-two women were randomized, finally 40 in TC group and 33 in control group were involved in the analysis. On average, women in TC group had 3.0 times (95% CI: -4.0 to -2.0, P < 0.01) and 3.6 days (95% CI: -4.7 to -2.5, P < 0.01) reduction of migraine attack per month. Compared with the control group, the differences were statistically significant (-3.7 attacks/month, 95% CI: -5.4 to -1.9; and -3.0 migraine days/month, 95% CI: -4.5 to -1.5; both P < 0.001). The intensity and duration of headache had 0.6 (95% CI: -1.2 to -0.0, P < 0.05) units and 1.2 (IQR: -5.0 to 1.1, P < 0.05) hours reduction in TC group, respectively. Most of the participants (69.2%-97.4%) were satisfied with the training. At the end of 24 weeks, on average, the participants maintained 1.5 times of practice per week and 20 min for each practice. Conclusion The 12-week Tai Chi training significantly decreased the frequency of migraine attack. It was acceptable and practicable among female migraineurs. Clinical trial registration www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT03015753.
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- Yao Jie Xie
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China,Research Center for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China,*Correspondence: Yao Jie Xie
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Sport, Physical Education, and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Health Sciences, Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH, United States
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China,College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Lam SC, Cheung MMF, Au JKL, Suen LKP. Bioluminescence-based hygiene evaluation of public washroom environment: Repeated measurement of posthandwashing facilities on baseline and before and after cleaning schedule. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:746-752. [PMID: 33127437 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The risk of hand recontamination is often neglected after using hand washing facilities, which can increase the spread of pathogens. The study aimed to evaluate the hygienic condition of posthandwashing facilities in public washrooms at different timeslots, particularly those near food courts and restaurants located in shopping malls. METHODS This observational study was conducted in 12 public washrooms that ranged from low-end, middle-end, to high-end category on 3 different timeslots including baseline, T1 (immediate postcleaning) and T2 (1-hour postcleaning, with counting the footfall). Hand-touch surfaces with a high risk of recontamination after handwashing, which included paper tower dispensers, air drying outlets, and exit door handles, were evaluated by the surface adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence method (ATP-value). ATP-values <500 relative light units (RLUs) were considered a good hygiene. Cleaning schedules and footfalls of each sampled washroom were obtained by direct observations. RESULTS The overall mean ATP value of washroom was 785 RLU (N = 108); the ATP values of female and male washrooms at T2 were 203 and 3,718 RLUs, respectively. The highest ATP value was found on the exit door handles of male washrooms (range = 13-26,695 RLUs, mean = 3,229 RLU). Regarding passed/failed hygiene conditions, there were significant differences in the proportion of exit door handles between genders (P = .018) and timeslots (P = .007) as well as that of paper towel button/screw between timeslots (P= .025). CONCLUSION Attention should be paid at the exit door handles of male washrooms, where are high risks of cross and re-contamination.
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Au JKL, Suen LKP, Lam SC. Observational study of compliance with infection control practices among healthcare workers in subsidized and private residential care homes. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:75. [PMID: 33446137 PMCID: PMC7807399 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-05767-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The elderly population in Hong Kong is rapidly growing, and the need for residential care homes (RCHs) is increasing. The risk of being infected with micro-organisms increases among the frail and the vulnerable elderly population as their immunity system begins to deteriorate. Furthermore, the residents in RCHs are at high risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to the confined living environments and individual co-morbidities. In relation to this, infection control practice (ICP) is considered a crucial and effective approach in preventing HAIs. This study aimed to observe the daily ICP of healthcare workers in RCH settings. Methods An observational study was conducted to observe daily ICP among healthcare workers in private and subsidized RCHs. Each RCH was separated into different units based on the location (common area and bedroom area) and nature of residents for successive days. The ICP episodes were observed until 200 opportunities in each unit. The ICP episodes were recorded by an electronic tool called “eRub,” which is an ICP checklist based on international guidelines. Results The most frequent observed ICP episodes were hand hygiene (n = 1053), the use of gloves (n = 1053) and respiratory protection (n = 1053). The overall compliance of hand hygiene was poor, with only 15% of participants performing this during the “five moments for hand hygiene.” Furthermore, the observations showed that 77.9% improperly performed the use of gloves, and 31.8% failed to wear a mask during the care provision for the elderly. However, the results showed that most healthcare workers can wear the mask in a proper way when they should. Generally, the personal care workers were the worst in terms of hand hygiene and use of gloves compared with the other types of healthcare workers. Conclusions Despite the fact that the practice of hand hygiene, the use of gloves, and respiratory protection were the important elements of ICP, overall compliance to these elements was still poor. Personal care workers had the most frequent contact with the residents, but they had the worst compliance rate. Hence, continued monitoring and training among healthcare workers is needed, particularly personal care workers, in this healthcare service setting.
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- Jessie Kit Ling Au
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. .,Squina International Centre for Infection Control, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.
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Suen LKP, Cheung JPL. Effectiveness of "Hand Hygiene Fun Month" for Kindergarten Children: A Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17197264. [PMID: 33020447 PMCID: PMC7579510 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Early childhood is a formative period during which healthy habits are developed, including proper hand hygiene practices. The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to determine the effectiveness of a 4-week series of educational sessions that consider the cognitive developmental stage of children on increasing their knowledge and promoting hand hygiene practices. The intervention group (n = 33) observed the hand hygiene program, whereas another group served as the waitlist control (n = 20). Creative activities were planned for the illustration of hand hygiene concepts in terms of "right moments", "right steps", and "right duration". Hand sanitizer coverage was evaluated using a hand scanner. After the intervention, the experimental group had higher knowledge level toward hand hygiene than the control group (p < 0.001). Significant improvements in hand hygiene performance at the left palm and dorsum (p < 0.05), right palm (p < 0.05), and overall hand coverage (p < 0.05) were observed in the experimental group. The study demonstrated that the knowledge and proper hand hygiene (HH) practice of children can be positively influenced by the use of an age-appropriate education program. The results of this study have implications for school health educators and parents for promoting HH practices among children at home and at the school level.
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Lam SC, Suen LKP, Cheung TCC. Global risk to the community and clinical setting: Flocking of fake masks and protective gears during the COVID-19 pandemic. Am J Infect Control 2020; 48:964-965. [PMID: 32405127 PMCID: PMC7219383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Cheng HL, Lopez V, Lam SC, Leung AKT, Li YC, Wong KH, Au JSK, Sundar R, Chan A, De Ng TR, Suen LKP, Chan CW, Yorke J, Molassiotis A. Psychometric testing of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group-Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-Ntx) subscale in a longitudinal study of cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:246. [PMID: 32703223 PMCID: PMC7376939 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01493-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group—Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-Ntx) subscale in a longitudinal study of cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Methods Patients were assessed with the FACT/GOG-Ntx subscale, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Scale 20 (EORTC QLQ-CIPN20), National Cancer Institute -Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), and light touch test using 10 g monofilament for up to ten assessment points from baseline (prior to initiation of first chemotherapy), after the end of each cycle (up to 6 cycles, 3 weeks per cycle), and at 6, 9, and 12 months after starting chemotherapy. Psychometric analyses included internal consistency reliability, convergent validity, factorial validity, sensitivity to change and responsiveness (minimal clinically important difference, MCID). Results Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of the FACT/GOG-Ntx subscale were 0.82–0.89 across assessment points. The subscale strongly correlated with the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 (r = 0.79–0.93) but low-to-moderately correlated with the NCI-CTCAE sensory (rs = 0.23–0.45) and motor items (rs = 0.15–0.50) as well as the monofilament test (rs = 0.23–0.47). The hypothesized 4-factor structure of the FACT/GOG-Ntx subscale was not confirmed at assessment points (χ2/df = 2.26–8.50; all P < 0.001). The subscale exhibited small-to-moderate sensitivity to change (r = 0.17–0.37). The MCIDs were between 1.38 and 3.68. Conclusion The FACT/GOG-Ntx subscale has satisfactory reliability, validity, sensitivity to change and responsiveness to evaluate CIPN in cancer patients. Future research is needed to explore the factorial structure of the FACT/GOG-Ntx subscale as the published four-factor structure was not supported in this study.
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- Hui Lin Cheng
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Oncology, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to (1) determine the knowledge level of young adults towards blood donation, and (2) to understand their donor identity and the meanings of blood donation to them. DESIGN A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Undergraduate students of a university in Hong Kong recruited by convenience sampling, at public facilities in campus such as student canteens and the Campus Blood Donor Centre of the university. OUTCOME MEASURES The questionnaire which consisted of three parts was used for data collection. Part 1 collected sociodemographic information and items associated with blood donation; part 2 related to knowledge on blood donation and part 3 focused on blood donor identity. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the OR and identify the predictors for blood donation. RESULTS Among the 542 respondents, 274 were non-blood donors and 268 were blood donors. Blood donors generally have a better knowledge towards blood donation than non-blood donors. The results of univariate analyses indicated that being a female (OR=1.99, p<0.001), aged 22 years or above (OR=234, p<0.001), studying at year 4 or 5 (OR=2.12, p=0.003), studying health-related programmes (OR=1.96, p<0.001), being registered as an organ donor (OR=6.59, p<0.001), had prior experience of receiving blood (OR=7.60, p<0.001) or prior experience of being refused for blood donation (OR=5.14, p<0.001) were significantly associated with being a blood donor. Having prior experience of receiving blood was the strongest predictor for being a blood donor, followed by being registered as an organ donor, after controlling for all other factors in the logistic regression model. CONCLUSIONS The findings are consistent with self-determination theory, which hypothesises that people are more likely to abide with blood donation behaviours that are internally rather than externally motivated.
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- Lorna Kwai Ping Suen
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Hospital Authority, King's Park, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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Bressington DT, Cheung TCC, Lam SC, Suen LKP, Fong TKH, Ho HSW, Xiang YT. Association Between Depression, Health Beliefs, and Face Mask Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:571179. [PMID: 33192697 PMCID: PMC7642487 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.571179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is associated with increases in psychiatric morbidity, including depression. It is unclear if people with depressive symptoms understand or apply COVID-19 information differently to the general population. Therefore, this study aimed to examine associations between depression, health beliefs, and face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among the general population in Hong Kong. This study gathered data from 11,072 Hong Kong adults via an online survey. Respondents self-reported their demographic characteristics, depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), face mask use, and health beliefs about COVID-19. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to identify independent variables associated with depression. The point-prevalence of probable depression was 46.5% (n = 5,150). Respondents reporting higher mask reuse (OR = 1.24, 95%CI 1.17-1.34), wearing masks for self-protection (OR = 1.03 95%CI 1.01-1.06), perceived high susceptibility (OR = 1.15, 95%CI 1.09-1.23), and high severity (OR = 1.33, 95%CI 1.28-1.37) were more likely to report depression. Depression was less likely in those with higher scores for cues to action (OR = 0.82, 95%CI 0.80-0.84), knowledge of COVID-19 (OR = 0.95, 95%CI 0.91-0.99), and self-efficacy to wear mask properly (OR = 0.90 95%CI 0.83-0.98). We identified a high point-prevalence of probable major depression and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, but this should be viewed with caution due to the convenience sampling method employed. Future studies should recruit a representative probability sample in order to draw more reliable conclusions. The findings highlight that COVID-19 health information may be a protective factor of probable depression and suicidal ideation during the pandemic. Accurate and up-to-date health information should be disseminated to distressed and vulnerable subpopulations, perhaps using digital health technology, and social media platforms to prompt professional help-seeking behavior.
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- Daniel Thomas Bressington
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.,College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, Australia
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.,Squina International Center for Infection Control, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.,Squina International Center for Infection Control, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Lam SC, Arora T, Grey I, Suen LKP, Huang EYZ, Li D, Lam KBH. Perceived Risk and Protection From Infection and Depressive Symptoms Among Healthcare Workers in Mainland China and Hong Kong During COVID-19. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:686. [PMID: 32765321 PMCID: PMC7378321 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Psychological health among healthcare workers (HCWs) has become a major concern since the COVID-19 outbreak. HCWs perceived risks of contracting COVID-19, in relation to depression were investigated. It was hypothesized that perceived high risk of contracting COVID-19 (close contact with cases, inadequate provision of personal protective equipment, insufficient infection control training, and presence of symptoms) would be significant predictors of depression. Our cross-sectional survey was completed by HCWs across three regions (Hubei, Guangdong, Hong Kong) between March 9 to April 9 2020 using convenience sampling. Depression was assessed using the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Prevalence of depression was 50.4% (95% CI: 44.5-56.2), 15.1% (10.1-21.9) and 12.9% (10.3-16.2) for HCWs in Hong Kong, Hubei and Guangdong, respectively. The strongest significant risk factors for depression, after adjustment, were HCWs who reported the greatest extent of feeling susceptible to contracting COVID-19 and those who reported the greatest difficulty obtaining face masks. HCWs whose family/peers greatly encouraged face mask use had lower prevalence of depression. Access to adequate supplies of personal protective equipment is essential for the psychological health of HCWs working in stressful environments, through potentially easing their perceptions of vulnerability to COVID-19.
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- Simon Ching Lam
- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Department of Psychology, College of Natural & Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Arts & Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Division of Pre-school Education, Zhongshan Polytechnic, Zhongshan, China
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- Special Geriatric Committee, Zhongshan Medical Association, Zhongshan, China
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Chen S, Yu J, Suen LKP, Sun Y, Wang D, Pang Y, Yeung WF. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pediatric massage for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preschool children: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Integr Med Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2020.100565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Suen LKP, Guo YP, Ho SSK, Au-Yeung CH, Lam SC. Comparing mask fit and usability of traditional and nanofibre N95 filtering facepiece respirators before and after nursing procedures. J Hosp Infect 2019; 104:336-343. [PMID: 31545991 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2019.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The reliability of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) depends on correct fitting. The perceived usability of FFRs is equally important because discomfort during usage may affect compliance. Body movements during nursing procedures may also increase the risk of face seal leakage. AIM To evaluate the mask fit and usability of the best-fitting 3M N95 FFR and the nanofibre N95 FFR before and after nursing procedures. The physical properties of these FFRs were also examined. METHODS This experimental study had a one-group multiple comparison design. In total, 104 nursing students participated, and performed nursing procedures for 10 min when wearing the best-fitting 3M FFR and the nanofibre FFR. Mask fit and perceived usability of the FFRs were evaluated. FINDINGS More participants failed to obtain a fit factor ≥100 when using the best-fitting 3M FFR than when wearing the nanofibre FFR (33.7% vs 21.2%) after the procedures (P=0.417). The nanofibre FFR also demonstrated higher usability than the 3M FFRs in terms of facial heat, breathability, facial pressure, speech intelligibility, itchiness, difficulty of maintaining the mask in place, and comfort level (P<0.001). The nanofibre FFR was also lighter, thinner and had slightly higher bacterial filtration efficiency than the 3M FFRs. CONCLUSION The nanofibre FFR demonstrated significantly better usability than the 3M FFRs. None of the respirators were able to provide consistent protection for the wearer, as detected by face seal leakage after performing nursing procedures. Further improvement in the prototype design is needed to increase compliance and ensure the respiratory protection of users.
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- L K P Suen
- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HungHom, Hong Kong.
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- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HungHom, Hong Kong
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- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HungHom, Hong Kong
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- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HungHom, Hong Kong
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- Squina International Centre for Infection Control, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HungHom, Hong Kong
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Suen LKP, Cheng HL, Yeung SKW, Au-Yeung CH, Lee JCY, Ho KKY, Lau NMY, Ng CKF, Chan IWS. Qualitative insights into the experiences of living with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms among community-dwelling ageing males. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0187085. [PMID: 29084282 PMCID: PMC5662182 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) comprise a highly prevalent chronic condition among the aging male population. Existing literature on the experiences of men with LUTS is scarce given that only a few studies explored medical care-seeking behaviors and coping strategies. The current understanding of the experiences of elderly males with LUTS is considerably limited. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the experiences of living with moderate-to-severe LUTS among community-dwelling Chinese ageing males and their coping strategies to facilitate the management of LUTS by healthcare providers. METHODS AND FINDINGS A qualitative exploratory design using thematic analysis was used. Semi-structured interviews with 24 Chinese ageing males with moderate-to-severe LUTS were conducted. According to the participants, LUTS adversely affect the physical aspects of their daily lives. Most of them were unwilling to seek social support and were even embarrassed to share this topic with their peers. A range of psychological responses could be observed from the participants that range from regarding the condition as a natural life course to loss of one's self-esteem. Most of the interviewees lacked knowledge and held misconceptions toward LUTS, which prevented them from pursuing medical advice. Most of the participants also sought alternative treatments and developed self-help methods to cope with their symptoms. CONCLUSION LUTS affects the physical and social aspects of sufferers. The findings of this qualitative study can raise awareness about the life experiences, perceptions, misconceptions, and help-seeking behaviors of Chinese elderly with LUTS. Proper health education and advice can be provided for this population.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic Univeristy, HungHom, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic Univeristy, HungHom, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medical & Geriatric, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong
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Suen LKP, Yeh CH, Yeung SKW, Kwan JYM, Wong HF, Chan D, Cheung ASP, Yeung VTF. Association between Auricular Signals and the Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome. Medicines (Basel) 2017; 4:medicines4030045. [PMID: 28930260 PMCID: PMC5622380 DOI: 10.3390/medicines4030045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Objective: This study aims to determine the association between auricular signals and the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS). Methods: A case-control study with an equal number of cases and controls matched by age group and gender was conducted. A total of 204 participants were recruited. Patients were verified as having MS based on the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Auricular assessment was conducted in the following sequence: visual inspection, electrical skin resistance test (ESRT), and pressure pain test (PPT). Results: MS+ patients tend to have much more oily auricle complexion than the controls. The ‘endocrine’ (right) of the participants with MS indicated a significantly higher electrical conductivity compared to that of the controls. The MS group participants experienced significant tenderness on the ‘heart’ and ‘endocrine’ acupoints. A number of auricular signals were also associated with the risk factors of MS, including age, gender, smoking status, family history of diabetes, and comorbid illnesses. Both the ‘heart’ and ‘endocrine’ acupoints showed the highest sensitivity to tenderness (60.8%), followed by the ‘endocrine’ (59.8%) and ‘pancreas and gallbladder’ (55.9%). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that electrical conductivity and tenderness of a number of auricular points, including the ‘heart’, ‘pancreas and gall bladder’, and ‘endocrine’, are associated with MS and its risk factors. Further investigations with a larger sample size could be conducted to verify the value of these auricular signals on MS risk prediction so that this method can be used as an early screening method for the population with a high MS risk.
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- Associate Professor, Acute and Chronic Care, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing 21205, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Centre for Diabetes Education & Management, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Kinetics Medical & Health Group Co. Ltd, Hong Kong.
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Yang L, Nan H, Liang J, Chan YH, Chan L, Sum RWM, Kwan YM, Zhou F, Meng H, Suen LKP. Influenza vaccination in older people with diabetes and their household contacts. Vaccine 2017; 35:889-896. [PMID: 28094076 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Revised: 01/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with diabetes are at a higher risk of influenza infections and severe complications. The vaccination of close contacts could offer indirect protection to people with diabetes; this is known as "herd immunity." The aim of this study is to investigate the vaccination rates of people with diabetes and their household contacts in Hong Kong. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Face-to-face interviews with 158 patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and aged ⩾65years were conducted in clinics. Telephone interviews were then conducted with 281 adult household contacts. RESULTS Seasonal influenza vaccination rates were 54.5% and 27.4%, in people with diabetes and their contacts, respectively. The vaccination status of patients was not significantly associated with the vaccination of their household contacts (p=0.073). Among household contacts, children or the elderly, the partners or couples of patients, and those with more hours of daily contact, or with chronic conditions, were associated with higher vaccination rates. However, only age remained significant after adjusting for confounding factors in logistic regression models. CONCLUSIONS The low vaccination rates of people with diabetes and their close contacts highlight the need to promote vaccination in susceptible populations and to educate the public about herd immunity.
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- Lin Yang
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Meng H, Liao Q, Suen LKP, O'Donoghue M, Wong CM, Yang L. Healthcare seeking behavior of patients with influenza like illness: comparison of the summer and winter influenza epidemics. BMC Infect Dis 2016; 16:499. [PMID: 27646778 PMCID: PMC5029067 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-016-1821-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Influenza often causes winter and summer epidemics in subtropical regions, but few studies have investigated the difference in healthcare seeking behavior of patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) between these two epidemics. Methods Household telephone surveys were conducted using random digit dialing in Hong Kong during July-August 2014 and March-April 2015. One adult from each household was interviewed for ILI symptoms and associated healthcare seeking behaviour of themselves and one child in the household (if any), during the preceding 30 days. Healthcare seeking behavior of respondents with self-reported ILI was compared between summer and winter influenza. Logistic regression was used to explore the factors associated with healthcare seeking behavior. Results Among 516 and 539 adult respondents in the summer and winter surveys, 22.6 and 38.0 % reported ILI symptoms, and 40.9 and 46.8 % of them sought medical care, respectively. There was no significant difference in healthcare seeking behavior between the summer and winter epidemics, except a higher proportion of self-medication in summer in the adult respondents. Among 155 and 182 children reported by the adults in both surveys, the proportion of self-reported ILI was 32.9 and 40.1 % in the summer and winter surveys, respectively. Of these children, 47.1 and 56.2 % were brought for medical consultation in summer and winter, respectively. Women, adults with diabetes and those with symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, and runny nose were more likely to seek medical consultations for ILI symptoms. The factors associated with seeking medical consultations in children with ILI symptoms included being female, age under 10 years, and with symptoms of sore throat or vomiting. Those older than 60 years were less likely to self-medicate, whereas regular smokers and those with symptom of sore throat were more likely to do so. Conclusion Healthcare seeking behavior of the general public was not significantly different between these two epidemics. However ILI was associated with increased healthcare utilization in both winter and summer epidemics in Hong Kong. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12879-016-1821-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Huaiqing Meng
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), China.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to compare the stressors as perceived by patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) against those of nurses on the basis of their perceptions of patients' stressors. BACKGROUND Getting admitted to an ICU is viewed as a stressful event by patients. However, numerous studies have indicated that nurses do not always accurately perceive the stressors of their clients. Therefore, it is important for nurses to know what seems most stressful from the patients' perspective so that appropriate nursing measures can be directed towards minimising such stressors. DESIGN Survey. METHODS As a convenience sample, 60 patients and 54 critical care nurses were recruited. The Intensive Care Unit Stressor Questionnaire (Chinese) (ICU-CSQ) was used to collect the perceptions of stressors by the patients. Nurses were also asked to rate the items in the said questionnaire according to how they believe patients would rate them. RESULTS In every comparison, nurses evaluated the items to be significantly more stressful than patients did. Overall perceived stress levels of nurses were also significantly higher than those of their patients (z = -8.78, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Nurses tended to rate the items as more stressful than did the patients, perhaps over-emphasising the stressful nature of the ICU. The findings also highlight the importance of cultural beliefs on the perceived stress levels among the Chinese population. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Findings in this study have strong implications in clinical practice, especially in a critical care setting. Nurses must attempt to identify and endeavour to cope with the situations that patients listed as most stressful. Moreover, attention must be drawn towards measures aimed at relieving the stress of patients by taking into account their cultural values so that culture-specific interventions for reducing their stress can be established.
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OBJECTIVE Auricular acupuncture (AA) is a therapeutic method by which specific points on the auricle are stimulated to treat various conditions. AA is often recommended as treatment for insomnia. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate data from randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trials testing the effectiveness of AA for treating insomnia. METHODS We searched the literature using 18 databases from their inception to April 2008 without language restrictions. All prospective randomised clinical trials (RCTs) of AA for subjects with insomnia were considered. Methodological quality was assessed using the Jadad score. RESULTS We identified 433 possible relevant articles, in which include 10 acceptable RCTs. The methodological quality of the trials was generally poor. Magnetic pellets AA was compared with placebo AA in three of the studies. The results suggested beneficial effects on sleep efficiency compared with placebo AA. One RCT tested needle AA compared with placebo AA and failed to show the effectiveness of AA. Four RCTs compared Semen Vaccariae or magnetic pellet AA with conventional drugs (estazolam or diazepam). Favourable effects for AA were found. Two RCTs tested thumbtack needle AA vs. no treatment suggested beneficial effects of AA on a sleep score. CONCLUSION We conclude that, because of the paucity and of the poor quality of the data, the evidence for the effectiveness of AA for the symptomatic treatment of insomnia is limited. Further, rigorously designed trials are warranted to confirm these results.
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- M S Lee
- Department of Medical Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea.
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OBJECTIVE To examine the long-term effect of auricular therapy using magnetic pearls administered for the elderly suffering from insomnia. DESIGN A follow-up study after a randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS Four hostels for the elderly in Hong Kong. INTERVENTIONS This paper focuses on reporting the long-term effect of auricular therapy using magnetic pearls in the experimental group of a randomized controlled study. Fifteen volunteer participants were followed up at 1-, 3-, and 6-month intervals after a 3-week treatment course. OUTCOME MEASURES Objective sleep parameters using actigraphic monitoring were collected at different intervals of time after the therapy. RESULTS Results of RANOVA demonstrate that there was a significant difference of nocturnal sleep time (F(2.30,29.90)=3.63, P<0.05) and marginally differences of sleep efficiency (F(4,52)=2.52, P=0.05) at baseline, immediately after the therapy, and at the three time intervals at 1, 3 and 6 months. The results illustrate that the mean nocturnal sleep time (F=4.95, P=0.30, R(2)=0.91) and the mean sleep efficiency (F=13.50, P=0.19, R(2)=0.96) also remained constant over the 6-month follow up period. The results of least square polynomial regression analysis also illustrate that the mean NST (F=4.95, P=0.30, R(2)=0.91) and the mean sleep efficiency (F=13.50, P=0.19, R(2)=0.96) remained constant over the 6-month follow up period. CONCLUSION The results of this follow up study indicate that auricular therapy using magnetic pearls could have a long-term effect, at least within the observed period of time, on improving the quality as well as the quantity of sleep among the elderly.
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- L K P Suen
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, HungHom, PR China.
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