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Swin-PSAxialNet: An Efficient Multi-Organ Segmentation Technique

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Nantong University

Most studies on nursing home quality focus on developed countries, with little coverage in developing countries. Our study aimed to compare the differences between Chinese public and private non-profit nursing homes using the latest national standard.

A cross-sectional study using the national standard to examine differences between public and private non-profit nursing homes in China.

To assess and summarize the effects of informational support on depression and quality of life of older patients with cancer.

Informational support for depression and quality of life improvements in older patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

To evaluate the current situation and associated factors of informational support for older adults with chronic diseases in transitional care. Study was conducted in five hospitals of five different cities in Jiangsu Province, China. A random cluster sample of 800 older adults with chronic diseases responded to the informational support questionnaire of transitional care survey. Descriptive analysis, -tests, variance analysis, and stepwise multiple linear regression were used to analyze data. The STROBE statement for observational studies was applied. Total score of ISQTC for older adults with chronic diseases was (44.05 ± 17.21). Marital status, educational level, past occupation, close friends, medical insurance, complications, and exercise habits were significantly correlated with informational support. The level of informational support in transitional care for older adults with chronic diseases was low. Clinical staff should periodically and primarily assess their informational support, help find information resources for those who have low initial informational support, and identify which information they preferred to carry out accurate transitional care.

Factors Associated With Informational Support in Transitional Care for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to examine the feasibility and validity of an emotional support programme developed for older adults living in nursing homes, using a quasi-experimental design. Older adults in the intervention group attended a 12-week emotional support programme while those in the control group received usual care. Outcome variables, assessed at baseline and at 1-month and 3-month follow ups, included nursing home adjustment, perceived social support, and quality of life. Group-by-time interaction effects were found concerning nursing home adjustment and perceived social support. Significant improvements in the two variables were observed in the intervention group, but no significant difference was found in quality of life. The emotional support programme based on social learning theory resulted in significant improvements in nursing home adjustment and perceived social support. To respond to the demands of an ageing society, further studies are needed on this topic.

Effects of an emotional support programme on older adults living in nursing homes: A quasi-experimental study.

To assess and summarize the effects of internet-based interventions on diabetes control and self-management of older adults with diabetes.

Effects of internet-based interventions on improvement of glycemic control and self-management in older adults with diabetes: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Previous studies indicated that poor quantity and quality of instrumental support are one of the main barriers in the application of transitional care. Instrumental support, as one common function of social support, is the provision of financial assistance, material goods, or services. The purpose of our study is to develop an Instrumental Support in Transitional Care Questionnaire (ISTCQ) and use this questionnaire to make an assessment among older adults with chronic diseases.

Multidimensional measure of instrumental support in transitional care - design and pilot test of a questionnaire assessing instrumental support among older adults with chronic diseases.

Instrumental support, which is defined as practical, tangible, and informational assistance extended to patients, is crucial for older people in transition. However, little is known about instrumental support in transitional care. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the instrumental support of older people in transitional care.

Factors associated with instrumental support in transitional care among older people with chronic disease: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of transitional care (TC) programs on the health outcomes of discharged older patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs).

Effects of transitional care based on the social support theory for older patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A quasi-experimental trial.

In this article, a microwave (MW)/millimeter wave (MMW) aperture-sharing antenna is proposed. The antenna is constructed using two orthogonal columns of grounded vias from a 3.5 GHz slot-loaded half-mode substrate-integrated waveguide (HMSIW) antenna. These vias are reused to create two sets of 1 × 4 MMW substrate-integrated dielectric resonator antenna (SIDRA) arrays. With this proposed partial structure reuse strategy, the MW antenna and MMW arrays can be integrated in a shared-aperture manner, improving space utilization and enabling dual-polarized beam steering capability in the MMW band, which is highly desirable for multiple-input multipleoutput (MIMO) applications. The integrated antenna prototype was manufactured and measured for verification. The 3.5 GHz antenna has a relative bandwidth of 3.4% (3.44-3.56 GHz) with a peak antenna gain of 5.34 dBi, and the 28 GHz antenna arrays cover the frequency range of 26.5-29.8 GHz (11.8%) and attain a measured peak antenna gain of 11.0 dBi. Specifically, the 28 GHz antenna arrays can realize dual-polarization and ±45° beam steering capability. The dual-band antenna has a very compact structure, and it is applicable for 5G mobile communication terminals.

A Compact Aperture-Sharing Sub-6 GHz/Millimeter-Wave Dual-Band Antenna.

With an increasing number of older adults in China, the number of people with cognitive impairment is also increasing. To decrease the risk of dementia, it is necessary to timely detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the preliminary stage of dementia. The prevalence of MCI is relatively high among older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM); however, no effective screening strategy has been designed for this population. This study will construct a nurse-led screening system to detect MCI in community-dwelling older adults with DM in a timely manner.

Study protocol for a prediction model for mild cognitive impairment in older adults with diabetes mellitus and construction of a nurse-led screening system: a prospective observational study.

Lifestyle activity engagement is a modifiable factor for cognitive decline. We aimed to identify lifestyle patterns (LPs) among community-dwelling older adults in the pre-dementia stages and to explore the links between LPs, cognitive function, and individual characteristics. 702 older Chinese adults were recruited. Three LPs were identified by latent class analysis: active aging lifestyle pattern (AALP), leisure lifestyle pattern (LLP), and work-centered lifestyle pattern (WLP). AALP refers to participation in various activities that are meaningful to individuals and benefit their well-being. LLP is the pattern of activities aimed at recreation. WLP refers to the LP where individuals are most likely to engage in work-related activities. However, only AALP is protected against mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Multinomial logistic regression models revealed the differences in individual characteristics among participants with different LPs, indicating the importance of tailored intervention strategies. As a protective factor against MCI, AALP should be highlighted in community-based care.

Correlation Between Lifestyle Patterns and Cognitive Function Among Community-Dwelling Older Chinese Adults in the Pre-Dementia Stages: A Latent Class Analysis.

Virtual reality based physical stress (VRPS) paradigms could eliminate the influence of social factors on participants, and it may be a desirable tool to explore the impact of personality traits on stress levels. In this study, we attempt to explore the effects of VRPS on stress response among individuals with different personality traits. Forty male participants with an average age of 22.79 ± 0.41 years were divided into two groups based on Harm Avoidance (HA) scores of Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire (TPQ), referred to as the Low-HA group and the High-HA group. The stress levels of the participants were assessed using salivary α-amylase (sAA) activity and heart rate variability (HRV) indices pre- and post-stress. The influence of personality traits on stress response among different groups was analyzed. VRPS significantly affected the sAA activity and HRV indicators of both groups. During and after stress, there were significant differences in sAA activity and HRV indicators between the two groups. The sAA levels and HRV indices of the Low-HA group were lower than those of the High-HA group. Furthermore, sAA levels and HRV indices were correlated with the scores of TPQ. VRPS scenarios elicit different stress responses on individuals with different harm avoidance personality traits. Stress evaluation based on VR scenarios presents potential in personality trait assessments, particularly for distinguishing between individuals with low and high HA tendencies.

Article	Year
A cross-sectional study using the national standard to examine differences between public and private non-profit nursing homes in China. Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS\| PubMed ID: 34132485	2021
Informational support for depression and quality of life improvements in older patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer\| PubMed ID: 34415425	2022
Factors Associated With Informational Support in Transitional Care for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clinical nursing research\| PubMed ID: 34628980	2022
Effects of an emotional support programme on older adults living in nursing homes: A quasi-experimental study. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)\| PubMed ID: 35512507	2022
Effects of internet-based interventions on improvement of glycemic control and self-management in older adults with diabetes: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Primary care diabetes\| PubMed ID: 35654678	2022
Multidimensional measure of instrumental support in transitional care - design and pilot test of a questionnaire assessing instrumental support among older adults with chronic diseases. BMC geriatrics\| PubMed ID: 35915411	2022
Factors associated with instrumental support in transitional care among older people with chronic disease: a cross-sectional study. BMC nursing\| PubMed ID: 35996136	2022
Effects of transitional care based on the social support theory for older patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A quasi-experimental trial. Australasian journal on ageing\| PubMed ID: 35996354	2023
A Compact Aperture-Sharing Sub-6 GHz/Millimeter-Wave Dual-Band Antenna. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 37177613	2023
Study protocol for a prediction model for mild cognitive impairment in older adults with diabetes mellitus and construction of a nurse-led screening system: a prospective observational study... BMJ open\| PubMed ID: 38326248	2024
Correlation Between Lifestyle Patterns and Cognitive Function Among Community-Dwelling Older Chinese Adults in the Pre-Dementia Stages: A Latent Class Analysis. Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society\| PubMed ID: 38806177	2024
The impact of virtual reality scenes on stress response characteristics of individuals with different personality traits. Stress (Amsterdam, Netherlands)\| PubMed ID: 38807493	2024

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