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  • Jan 13, 2025 | mdpi.com | Li Huang |Lei Gao |Song Wu |Peng Wang

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  • Jan 2, 2025 | bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com | Li Huang |Xinyu Liu |Yuxian Zou |Xianchai Lin |Zhen Mao

    Obtaining a full understanding of the anatomical structure of the eyeball and the contents within the eye plays a crucial role in learning eye diseases. However, it can be challenging for beginners to quickly learn, memorize, and apply this anatomical knowledge. To improve the teaching of ocular anatomy and help students overcome learning difficulties in ophthalmology clerkship, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center developed an integrated ocular anatomy course comprising three main components: 'online preview,' 'lecture,' and 'wetlab dissection'. Fifty-five fourth-year medical students from Sun Yat-sen University were recruited for this study. The impact of the integrated course was evaluated through three in-class quizzes (T1: pre-teaching assessment, T2: post-wetlab training, and T3: end of clerkship) and assessments of students' self-confidence levels. Additionally, students' course evaluations were gathered via a questionnaire survey. Statistical analyses were conducted via ANOVA and the Kruskal–Wallis test. The integration course significantly improved the mean scores of post-teaching tests (67.08 ± 10.27 vs. 74.36 ± 12.75 vs. 78.81 ± 12.70, P < 0.0001) and the students’ self-confidence scores (P < 0.0001). Fifty-four participants were satisfied with the integrated anatomy course (79.3% strongly agreed, 18.2% more agreed). Fifty-two participants agreed (76.4% strongly agreed, 18.2% more agreed) that the course could help them better understand the anatomy of the eye. This integrated ocular anatomy course can aid students in better understanding and retaining the anatomy and function of ocular structures, serving as a valuable adjunct teaching strategy that can be further applied to ophthalmology clerkship.

  • Dec 28, 2024 | nature.com | Shuang Peng |Yongbao Wei |Liefu Ye |Xin Jin |Li Huang

    Prostate cancer, a common malignancy in older men, often requires laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, considered the gold standard treatment. However, postoperative complications can significantly impact quality of life and psychological well-being. The emergence of mobile internet health management offers a promising approach for accessible and effective post-discharge care. This study evaluates the effectiveness of mobile internet management in postoperative care for prostate cancer patients, focusing on disease knowledge, psychological well-being, self-care capabilities, and quality of life. From September 2020 to September 2021, prostate cancer patients who underwent radical surgery at our Department of Urology were divided into a control group receiving standard care and an intervention group receiving mobile internet-based care. Patients were followed over six months, with assessments conducted at both 3 and 6 months post-intervention. We evaluated changes in disease knowledge, psychological status (using SAS/SDS scales), self-care ability (via the ESCA scale), and quality of life (measured by SF-36). A total of 112 patients were divided into two groups of 56 each. Repeated measures ANOVA indicated significant improvements in disease knowledge over time, between groups, and in their interaction (P < 0.05). Mastery scores of disease knowledge increased at both 3 and 6 months post-intervention compared to baseline (P < 0.05). The intervention group showed significantly reduced scores on the self-rating depression scale (SDS) and self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Self-care capabilities—including self-directed concept, nursing responsibility, skills, and health knowledge level—also improved, with more pronounced gains in the intervention group (P < 0.05). Quality of life scores in domains such as social function, mental health, vitality, role emotional, bodily pain, role physical, physical function, and general health were higher in the intervention group than in the control group post-intervention (P < 0.05). Mobile internet management significantly enhances postoperative care for prostate cancer patients by improving disease knowledge, psychological well-being, self-care capabilities, and quality of life. These findings support further research to validate long-term benefits and broader application potentials.

  • Oct 15, 2024 | cambridge.org | Li Huang

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  • Aug 31, 2024 | mdpi.com | Li Huang |Wen Xiong

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