Browsing Sigma International Nursing Research Congress by Author "Fang, Yueh-Yen"
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Effectiveness of oral sodium phosphate bowel preparation for colonoscopy: A meta-analysis
Ho, Hsin-Mei; Fang, Yueh-Yen; Chen, Shu-Chi; Hsieh, Chin-Han (2017-07-11)Purpose: Colon cancer is one of the top ten causes of death, and colonoscopy is one of the most commonly used diagnostic procedures. Effectiveness of bowel preparation is significant for the success of colonoscopy. The ... -
Effectiveness of small-bore pigtail catheters for management of spontaneous pneumothoraxes : A meta-analysis
Huang, Mei-Chin; Fang, Yueh-Yen; Shen, Chih-Hsing; Chen, Hui-Chuan (2017-07-07)Purpose: Spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) can be a life-threatening condition. It can be primary and caused by unknown reason, or secondary from acute or chronic lung diseases. It was estimated that the SP affected over 20,000 ... -
The effects of Tai Chi exercise on cardiovascular functions: A meta-analysis
Shih, Hsiao-Ping; Fang, Yueh-Yen (2017-07-11)Purpose: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continues to rise, and will be accounted for 23.6 million global deaths by 2030. Physical activity plays an important ... -
Risk Factors of Pressure Ulcer Development During Spinal Surgery
Lin, Chun-Chen; Fang, Yueh-Yen; Chien, Yi-Pei; Chung, Pei-Chun; Wang, Yi-Ping (2017-07-07)Purpose: Healthcare related pressure ulcer is an important quality indicator for nursing care. The cost of its treatment was estimated around 2,000 to 3,000 US dollars per patient in the United States. It may extend the ...