Objective To retrieve, evaluate, and summarize evidence on the prevention and management of intracranial infections related to lumbar drainage (LD), in order to provide scientific references for clinical practice and decision-making. Methods The literature on the prevention and management of LD-related intracranial infections in LD-related websites and databases was systematically searched, with a search period from the establishment of databases to June 30, 2024. The included literature was evaluated for quality and integrated into evidence. Results A total of 9 articles were included, including 3 guidelines, 1 evidence summary, 1 expert consensus, 1 systematic review, and 3 original studies. A total of 30 pieces of evidence were formed, covering six aspects: risk management, catheter placement, catheter maintenance, extubation, diagnosis and treatment of intracranial infections, education and training. ConclusionsThe prevention and management of LD-related intracranial infections involve multiple pieces of evidence, and medical staff should selectively apply the best evidence based on patient and clinical conditions to reduce the incidence of intracranial infections and improve medical quality.
With the development of computer technology, medical data has developed from traditional paper pattern into electronic mode, which could effectively promote the medical development. This paper at first presents the status and characteristics of medical data mining. Then, it discusses the critical method of medical data mining in classification, clustering and prediction, respectively. The paper focuses on the application and assessment of five algorithms which are designed for medical data mining, including decision tree, cluster analysis, association rule, intelligent algorithm and the mix algorithm. Finally, this paper outlooks the data mining application in medical domain.
Objective To evaluate and summarize the relevant evidence of early enteral nutrition in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), and provide evidence-based support for the clinical practice of early enteral nutrition in SAP patients. Methods The evidence on early enteral nutrition in SAP patients from relevant databases and websites was retrieved using computer. The retrieval deadline was from the establishment of the databases to December 31, 2024. Two researchers independently conducted literature screening and quality evaluation, extracted and summarized evidence. Results A total of 14 articles were included, including 6 systematic reviews, 7 guidelines, and 1 expert consensus. A total of 19 pieces of evidence were compiled and summarized from 9 aspects, including early enteral nutrition feeding assessment, start timing, feeding route, catheterization method, infusion method and speed, energy and protein targets, nutrient preparation selection, complication prevention and management, and health education. Conclusion The overall quality of evidence for early enteral nutrition in SAP patients is good and has strong generalizability. Medical staff should select evidence based on clinical contexts and develop safe, scientific, and personalized enteral nutrition plans for patients to promote their recovery.
Objective To evaluate and summarize the relevant evidence on follow-up management of non-pregnant adult with pulmonary embolism, and provide a reference for optimizing the follow-up plan of non-pregnant adult with pulmonary embolism. Methods Clinical decision-making, guidelines, societies/associations websites related to follow-up of pulmonary embolism, and databases were searched for literature on follow-up management of non-pregnant adult with pulmonary embolism. The retrieval time limit was from databases establishment to December 2023. The included literature was evaluated for quality and summarized to form evidence. Results A total of 13 articles were included, including 3 clinical decision-making articles, 5 guidelines, 1 systematic review, and 4 expert consensus articles, forming 26 best pieces of evidence, involving 8 aspects of follow-up personnel and methods, follow-up time, physical assessment, activity guidance, contraception guidance, filter management, medication guidance, and lifestyle guidance. Conclusions The follow-up management of non-pregnant adult with pulmonary embolism is very important. When medical staff apply relevant follow-up management evidence, they should fully evaluate the patients’ willingness and medical environment, make full use of existing resources, optimize follow-up management strategies, reduce the occurrence of complications, and improve patient prognosis.
ObjectiveTo screen the current optimal evidence for early removal of urinary catheters in patients after gastrointestinal surgery both domestically and internationally. MethodsWe systematically searched the following databases or website, including the UpToDate, the British Medical Journal Best Practice, the Jonna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Healthcare Center, the Guidelines International Network, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Guidelines, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, the European Association of Urology Nurses, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, the Cochrane Library, ClinicalKey, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP. The literature was evaluated, and the evidence was extracted and summarized. ResultsA total of 27 articles were included, including 3 clinical decisions, 4 guidelines, 18 systematic reviews, 1 practice recommendation, and 1 expert consensus. The 23 evidence items were classified into five categories: pre-catheterization assessment (6 items), institutional and personnel requirements (2 items), strategies to shorten catheter indwelling time (8 items), bladder recovery strategies (5 items), and timing of catheter removal (2 items). These items were classified 5 evidence levels ccording to the 2014 JBI Evidence-Based Healthcare System Evidence Pre-Grading and Recommendation Level System: level 1 (6 items), level 2 (8 items), level 3 (1 item), level 4 (0 items), and level 5 (8 items). Recommendation grades: grade A (strong recommendation, 14 items) and grade B (weak recommendation, 9 items). ConclusionsThe high-quality evidence identified in this study regarding early urinary catheter removal can be effectively applied in the clinical management of patients after gastrointestinal surgery. However, there are few studies on this in China. These best evidence should be adaptively implemented according to the specific situation after gastrointestinal surgery in China.
Objective To summarize the best evidence for improving adherence to exercise therapy in non-surgical patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to provide an evidence-based basis and reference for healthcare professionals, managers, patients, and caregivers. Methods Guidelines International Network, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, National Guideline Clearinghouse, American College of Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Turkish League Against Rheumatism, European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis, System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Joanna Briggs Library, www.guide.medlive.cn, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang Data were searched by computer for literature about improving exercise therapy compliance in non-surgical patients with KOA. The retrieval time limit was from January 1, 2017 to April 20, 2022. The quality of the included literature was evaluated by 2 researchers with evidence-based training, and ultimately evidence was extracted from the literature that met the quality evaluation criteria. Results A total of 12 publications were included, including 5 guidelines, 4 systematic reviews, and 3 expert consensuses, covering 6 aspects of multidisciplinary teamwork, development of individualized exercise plans, external support, interventions, health education, and follow-up management. A total of 18 best evidences for improving exercise therapy compliance in non-surgical patients with KOA were summarized, with 8 A-level recommendations and 10 B-level recommendations. Conclusions When applying the evidence, clinical staff should fully assess and develop exercise plans with individual patients, strengthen multidisciplinary communication and writing, make full use of external support resources and do health education and full follow-up management. Through comprehensive consideration and selection of the best evidence for implementation, the compliance of KOA non-surgical patients with exercise therapy can be improved.
Objective To search for, assess, and summarize the best evidence for antimicrobial allergy assessment in hospitalized patients, so as to provide an evidence-based basis for clinical nursing practice. Methods UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Guidelines International Network, Yimaitong, JBI Evidence Synthesis, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, CQVIP, SinoMed, and related association websites were searched by computer for literature about clinical decisions, guidelines, expert consensuses, evidence summaries, systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to antimicrobial allergy assessment in hospitalized patients. The search time limit was from the establishment of the databases to September 2024. Two researchers trained in evidence-based practice screened the literature and evaluated the quality independently. Finally, the evidence-based research group extracted and integrated the evidence after discussion. Results Totally 8 articles were involved, including 6 guidelines and 2 systematic reviews. Finally, 25 pieces of best evidence were obtained across 6 aspects, including the importance of antimicrobial allergy assessment, the subjects of allergy assessment, the personnel conducting allergy assessment, the content of allergy assessment, the recording of allergy history, and assessment tips. Conclusion When applying and transforming evidence, medical staff should fully consider the actual clinical situation and explore the evaluation scheme of antimicrobial allergy history of hospitalized patients with local characteristics, to improve the accuracy of evaluation of antimicrobial allergy history of hospitalized patients, so as to strengthen the safety management of drug use and improve the level of rational drug use.
ObjectiveTo select and obtain the related evidence of non-drug management of diarrhea after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) at home and abroad and summarize the best evidence.MethodsWe systematically searched the PubMed, Cochrane Library, British Medical Journal best clinical practice, JBI evidence-based Health Care Center database, CINAHL database, Scottish inter-college Guide Network, American Guide Network, Ontario Nursing Society of Canada website, British National Institute of Clinical Medicine, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. All evidences on the non-drug management of diarrhea in the LC patients, including guidelines, system evaluation, expert consensus, etc. were retrieved. The retrieval time was limited from the establishment of the databases to November 9, 2019. The quality of the literature was independently evaluated by 2 researchers, and the data were extracted from the standard literature according to the judgment of professionals.ResultsThere were 15 literatures including 9 guidelines, 4 expert consensuses, and 2 systematic reviews. After the evaluation, 28 evidences for the non-drug management of diarrhea after LC were summarized.ConclusionsThe best evidences selected in this study could be applied to the practice of non-drug management of diarrhea after LC. However, the evidences should be selected according to the patients’ actual conditions and the individuation.
In this paper, we introduce theory and practice method about combining independent studies of Diagnostic test into a summary ROC curve. This is a useful and easily applied by clinicians to analyse the data of diagnostic test. It’s referance for user and doer of EBM in China.
Objective To retrieve and summarize the best evidence for fall prevention after total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients. Methods BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate, JBI evidence-based healthcare center database, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, International Collaboration of Orthopaedic Nurisng website, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website, European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery website, Medlive, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, Chongqing VIP, and SinoMed were systematically searched. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the databases to June 30, 2024. The quality of literature was evaluated, and evidence was extracted, evaluated, and summarized. Results A total of 12 articles were included, including 4 guidelines, 2 randomized controlled trials, 2 cohort studies, and 4 expert consensus studies. A total of 18 pieces of evidence were extracted, including 13 A-level recommendations and 5 B-level recommendations. The evidence covers six major themes of risk factors, assessment, multidisciplinary team support, health education, medication management, safety environment, and assistive devices. Conclusions The fall prevention after total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients involves multiple factors, and the fall prevention should be based on multidisciplinary team cooperation, achieving linkage between the hospital and the family to jointly ensure patient safety. In the future, it is recommended to combine individual patient differences with actual clinical scenarios when applying evidence.