Lancet
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Smoking during pregnancy is related to many adverse outcomes on infants. Smoking during pregnancy can cause abortion, premature birth, stillbirth, increased sudden infant death risk, and low birthweight. The aim of this study was to probe the differences in smoking among pregnant women with diverse characteristics. ⋯ This project was supported by the Medjaden Academy & Research Foundation for Young Scientists (MJR20150047). This study was also funded by Summer Social Practice Project of School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University.
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Communication can be seen as the important component in medical care. The improvement of doctor-outpatient communication can improve not only the doctor-patient relationship, but also the quality of health care. In this study, we aimed to estimate whether the doctor-outpatient communication experience is satisfactory in Chinese public hospitals and how various factors affect this experience. ⋯ This study was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2015AC023). The funders did not participate in study design, data collection, and analysis.
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Depression is one of the most common complaints in people aged 60 years or older. Pharmacological treatments can cause adverse effects and increase medical costs. A safe treatment for depression in these people is needed. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of listening to sedative music on depression in people aged 60 years or older in China. ⋯ None.
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The proportion of caesarean deliveries significantly increased from 2·0% in 1978--1985 to 36·6% in 2006-2010 among Chinese pregnant women. The rate reached 55% in 2014. In this study we explored the basic demographic characteristics and preferred method of delivery of pregnant women and analysed the associated social and psychological factors. ⋯ This project was supported by the Medjaden Academy and Research Foundation for Young Scientists (grant MJR20150047). This study was also funded by the Summer Social Practice Project of the School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Early, goal-directed mobilisation in the surgical intensive care unit: a randomised controlled trial.
Immobilisation predicts adverse outcomes in patients in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU). Attempts to mobilise critically ill patients early after surgery are frequently restricted, but we tested whether early mobilisation leads to improved mobility, decreased SICU length of stay, and increased functional independence of patients at hospital discharge. ⋯ Jeffrey and Judy Buzen.