ObjectiveTo research on the condition of constipation during the first 30 days after hip fracture. MethodsOne hundred and four patients with hip fracture treated between May 2014 and March 2015 participated in this study. We judged whether there was constipation by recording the defecation pattern and stool consistency in three time periods: from admission to the time just before surgery, from the end of surgery to the time of discharge, and from discharge to 30 days after injury. The defecation pattern was assessed using Bristol Stool Scale and a scale of four-stage defecation was used to assess the stool consistency. ResultsThere were 51.9% (54) of the patients who developed constipation during the first time period, 69.0% (69) during the second time period, and 63.4% (59) in the third time period. The proportion increased by 17% during the second period over the first (P=0.003), while there was no significant difference between the latter two time periods (P=0.581). Normal defecation pattern was re-established 9.7 days after surgery, though 23.7% (22) of the patients did not re-establish normal defecation pattern within the first 30 days after injury. ConclusionThe incidence of constipation during the first 30 days after hip fracture is high. The results imply that further studies are needed to prevent constipation.
ObjectiveTo explore the influence of 3D printing assisting educational intervention on the anxiety and sleep outcomes in the patients with trauma. MethodA total of 40 patients were selected between October 2014 and June 2015. The patients were randomly divided into the intervention group and control group with 20 patients in each. The outcomes from admitted to the 7th day after the surgery were evaluated, including visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) score, Likert score, and the condition of anxiety, pain, and sleep outcomes. ResultsThe differences in VAS scores, STAI scores, and Likert scores between the two groups were significant (P<0.05). Conclusions3D printing assisting educational intervention is a useful intervention that can improve post-operative outcomes for the patients with trauma.