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15 December 2025, Volume 22 Issue 12 Previous Issue   

Reform of Nursing Education Evaluation

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Revision of the Undergraduate Nursing Professional Accreditation Standards WANG Dongmei, YANG Fangyu, HU Ran, ZHANG Yufei, WU Ying 2025, 22 (12):  1413-1419.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.001 Abstract ( 126 )   HTML ( 1 )   PDF (1624KB) ( 2 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Nursing education accreditation serves as a crucial component of the higher education quality assurance system. This study systematically reviews global trends，conducts comparative analyses of accreditation standards from several main foreign countries，examines national policy documents and requirements，and evaluates the practices and experiences of nursing accreditation within China. Building on this foundation，and in response to the practical needs of nursing education development in China，the revised accreditation standards have been developed with reference to the “National Standards for Teaching Quality in Nursing” and in alignment with national initiatives such as the “Healthy China 2030” strategic plan. This article elaborates on the revision principles，core revised content，and key features of the newly revised accreditation standards. The accreditation comprises seven primary standards and 34 secondary indicators，embodying the accreditation philosophy of “student-centered，outcome-oriented，and continuous improvement”. This study provides an internationally informed reference for improving the quality assurance system of nursing higher education in China and will promotes the high-quality development of nursing education.

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Design and application of an online peer assessment tool for nursing practical training ZHANG Xueqing, SONG Yulei, BAI Yamei, YIN Haiyan, XU Guihua 2025, 22 (12):  1420-1424.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.002 Abstract ( 105 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1252KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To explore preliminary application effect of online peer assessment tool for nursing practical training. Methods Guided by the connotation framework of value-added evaluation，we designed and developed an online peer evaluation tool for nursing practice training，and preliminarily applied it to the experimental teaching of nursing undergraduates. A total of 82 students were selected through convenience sampling to understand the user experience and effectiveness of the tool，and suggestions for its use were proposed by both students and teachers. Results Among the 82 students surveyed，75 expressed “high satisfaction” with the tool，while seven reported being “satisfied”. Students acknowledged the tool’s clear interface and user-friendly design. Teachers suggested integrating automatic evaluator analysis，developing a class capability gap radar chart，and linking identified weaknesses to instructional videos to further enhance functionality. Conclusion The online peer assessment tool for nursing training has feasibility in value-added evaluation，which can systematically collect process data，help teachers objectively track students’ skill development trajectory，and provide a basis for personalized practice guidance.

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Construction and management of clinical teaching bases under the context of nursing professional accreditation RUAN Chunfeng, QU Jiahong, WU Juemin, XI Huiqin 2025, 22 (12):  1425-1430.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.003 Abstract ( 90 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1014KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Nursing major accreditation serves as a core mechanism for promoting the reform of nursing education and improving teaching quality. Clinical teaching bases constitute a crucial component of the content covered by nursing program accreditation. This article shares the experience of Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. These reforms focused on aspects such as optimizing the organizational structure，integrating and adapting clinical teaching resources，developing the teaching staff，and innovating clinical teaching and its management. These initiatives contributed to the successful accreditation of the nursing program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2024. It aims to provide references for the construction and management of clinical teaching bases as well as the improvement of clinical teaching quality in the context of nursing major accreditation.

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Analysis of research hotspots and trends in nursing education evaluation literature WANG Wei, ZHU Weiyi, XUE Meiqin, CHEN Yan 2025, 22 (12):  1431-1436.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.004 Abstract ( 100 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1022KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To analyze the research hotspots and development trends in nursing education evaluation literature. Methods Literature on nursing education evaluation published from 2016 to 2024 were retrieved from the CNKI and Web of Science databases. CiteSpace 6.3.R1 software was used to analyze the number of published papers，as well as keyword co-occurrence，clustering，and burst detection. Results A total of 705 Chinese articles and 562 English articles were included. From 2016 to 2024，the annual number of published English literature showed an overall fluctuating upward trend. In contrast，the annual number of published Chinese literature peaked in 2019，followed by a continuous downward trend，and stabilized somewhat in 2024. Chinese literatures focused on educational forms and educational reforms；English literatures paid more attention to the cultivation of nursing competencies，with the evaluation perspective shifting from “teacher-centered” to “student-centered”. Both Chinese and English literatures emphasized the empowerment of information technology in nursing education evaluation，but there were significant differences between the two in specific applications and evaluation priorities. Conclusion Nursing education evaluation in China should cover basic knowledge，professional skill practice，and comprehensive competencies. It should be driven by nursing practice and best evidence，with a core focus on technology empowerment，humanistic cultivation，and interdisciplinary integration. Relying on the advancement of information technology，critical thinking，humanistic literacy，and other elements should be timely incorporated into the nursing education evaluation system.

Discipline Development and Professional Construction

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Pathways and challenges of artificial intelligence empowering the cultivation of master of nursing specialist LIN Xiaohe, DUAN Junyan, SHEN Yiqiao, LI Ping 2025, 22 (12):  1437-1443.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.005 Abstract ( 99 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1314KB) ( 1 )   Save References | Related Articles | Metrics The Master of Nursing Specialist（MNS） program aims to cultivate high-level，application-oriented，and specialized nursing talents equipped with both research capabilities and clinical thinking. Under the background of educational digital and intelligent transformation，the rapid development of artificial intelligence（AI） provides technological impetus for innovating cultivation pathways of MNS. Starting from the development of AI and its applications in the educational field，this paper discusses the application value and potential challenges of AI in efficiently integrating multi-source knowledge，promoting course specialization，providing a safe and controllable interactive skill training environment，and enabling multi-dimensional evaluation. Its purpose is to offer insights for enhancing the professional orientation of MNS education in China and advancing its digital and intelligent transformation.

Curriculum, Teaching Materials, Teaching Methods

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Optimization and practice of an undergraduate Geriatric Nursing curriculum under the outcome-based education concept LIU Runlin, GAO Wenjun, ZHOU Xuan, LI Xuemei, ZHANG Lingjuan, LI Li, LIU Qinqin, ZHANG Wei 2025, 22 (12):  1444-1448.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.006 Abstract ( 64 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (863KB) ( 2 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics In response to the growing demand for elderly care professionals and educational transformation amid accelerated population aging，this study systematically reconstructed the Geriatric Nursing curriculum guided by the Outcome-Based Education（OBE） concept. The curriculum development was grounded in the utilization of regional resources in Shanghai，leveraged institutional research strengths，and was meticulously aligned with the contemporary objectives for cultivating nursing talent. Adhering to the student-centered approach and the principle of continuous quality improvement，we constructed a comprehensive course framework. This framework is characterized by a core competency-oriented approach，supported by diverse teaching models，and implemented through a collaborative education pathway involving the university，enterprises，and institutions. Two years of teaching practice yielded significant outcomes：student satisfaction with the course reached 98%，and a marked enhancement in students’ practical and innovative capabilities was observed，evidenced by eight awards in various competitions for course-related achievements—a notable improvement compared to the absence of such high-level outputs prior to the reform. Furthermore，the course received an excellence rating of 83.3% in internal teaching evaluations at both the university and departmental levels. Consequently，the course has been designated as a Naval High-Quality Course Cultivation Project and recognized as a Shanghai First-Class Undergraduate Course. This reform initiative provides a transferable paradigm for the systematic optimization of Geriatric Nursing and related curricula.

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Construction and effects analysis of undergraduate Fundamentals Nursing course XUE Jingjing, LI Hongmei, ZHANG Lu, HAO Kaimin, YUE Yiting, GUO Yan 2025, 22 (12):  1449-1455.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.007 Abstract ( 81 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1226KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Fundamental Nursing is a core course for nursing majors and a compulsory course for students to become qualified clinical nurses. To address the persistent pain points in the blended teaching of this course—such as teaching objectives still overemphasizing knowledge and skills with underleveloped value guidance；cumbersome and insufficiently integrated course content，inflexible ideological and political teaching methods，and awkward integration with professional teaching；students being “apparently active but actually passive” in teaching with low participation；and teaching evaluation failing to adjust in a timely manner to changes in the external environment—the course teaching team，implemented reforms and enhancements across multiple domains. Based on an analysis of the student learning context，the teaching team reformed and constructed teaching objectives，content，strategies，and evaluation，achieving positive teaching results. In 2024，the course was approved as a Shanxi Provincial Offline First-Class Course Construction Project. The relevant reforms and construction measures can provide reference for the teaching innovation of Fundamental Nursing and other similar courses.

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Teaching reform and practice in a Surgical Nursing course for full-time associate-to-bachelor students YANG Fan, MA Xiang, PAN Chuang, YU Aifang, TANG Wenshuai 2025, 22 (12):  1456-1461.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.008 Abstract ( 51 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (967KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To design a teaching reform program for the Surgical Nursing course in the associate-to-bachelor upgrading program for nursing majors，and to evaluate its implementation effects. Methods On the basis of student situation analysis，a teaching reform program was designed in combination with the characteristics and learning preferences of nursing students in the associate-to-bachelor upgrading program. The main steps included resetting teaching objectives，reconstructing teaching content，optimizing teaching design，adjusting class hour allocation，and improving teaching resources. Nursing students of the 2023 cohort in the associate-to-bachelor upgrading program were selected as the control group and received traditional teaching；while students of the 2024 cohort were selected as the experimental group and received a progressive teaching model characterized by “Learning-Practice-Consolidation-Repractice”. The course scores，self-directed learning ability and critical thinking ability were compared between the two groups. Results The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher scores in course performance，self-directed learning ability，and critical thinking ability compared to the control group（P<0.05）. Conclusion The teaching reform of the Surgical Nursing course in the associate-to-bachelor upgrading program has achieved good results，which can effectively address the issues of students having a superficial understanding of knowledge and weak abilities in independent learning and critical thinking.

Experimental and Practical Teaching and Learning

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Configurational analysis of influencing factors of stress-related growth in nursing interns ZHANG Yining, LIU Yongbing, ZHU Jie, LIN Jingwen, FU Haiyan, LI Yijing, KANG Yanru, SUN Runjie 2025, 22 (12):  1462-1468.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.009 Abstract ( 68 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1060KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To investigate the status quo of stress-related growth among nursing interns and analyze configuration paths of influencing factors. The findings will provide valuable insights for nursing educators to promote and improve stress-related growth among nursing interns. Methods A convenience sampling method was employed to select 326 nursing interns from nine tertiary hospitals in Jiangsu Province and Shanghai as the participants from September to October 2024. The instruments used included a general information questionnaire，the Self-Compassion Scale，the Chinese version of the Stress-Related Growth Scale-Short Form，and the Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire. SPSS 27.0 and fsQCA 4.1 were used for quantitative analysis and Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis（fsQCA）. Results The median score of stress-related growth among nursing interns was 23.00（16.00，29.00）. Multiple linear regression indicated that gender，the influence of role models，self-compassion，and positive psychological capital were significant influencing factors of stress-related growth in nursing interns（P<0.05）. The fsQCA analysis identified a total of six configurations，categorized into four types：growth background-psychological resources type，growth background-career orientation-psychological resources type，growth background-external environment-psychological resources type，and multiple factors type. Conclusion The level of stress-related growth among nursing interns is moderately high. Based on the fsQCA analysis，nursing educators should consider the combined influence of various factors according to different configurational conditions，optimizing the growth environment for nursing interns to promote the enhancement of their stress-related growth.

Nurse Growth and Career Development

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Construction and application of a resourcefulness training program for junior nurses MA Bingjie, SHI Suling, YOU Yanli, JIAO Dandan, DING Xiumei, XU Yaxin, LU Lei 2025, 22 (12):  1469-1474.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.010 Abstract ( 85 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (971KB) ( 2 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To design a resourcefulness training program for junior nurses and evaluate its implementation effects. Methods A total of 108 junior nurses from two campuses of a tertiary Grade A hospital in Luoyang City were selected as participants. They were divided into control group and experimental group according to their hospital campus. The control group received routine departmental training on work content and clinical operational skills. The experimental group received the resourcefulness training on the basis of regular training. Levels of resourcefulness，self-efficacy，and help-seeking ability were evaluated in both groups before the training，one month after training，and three months after training. Results Repeated-measures ANOVA indicated statistically significant time-group interaction effects for resourcefulness scores and self-efficacy scores between the two groups at all time points（P<0.05）. At one month post-training，the experimental group showed improved help-seeking ability with statistical significance（P<0.05），achieving an overall accuracy rate of 65%. Conclusion The training program enhances junior nurses’ resourcefulness，self-efficacy，and awareness of help-seeking while equipping them with effective methods. Future studies should further evaluate long-term outcomes through direct observation of nurses’ clinical behaviors.

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A multi-center cross-sectional study on the current status of missed nursing care in intensive care unit XIAO Suqin, REN Jie, JIANG Rong, LIU Hongsuo, XIONG Qin 2025, 22 (12):  1475-1481.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.011 Abstract ( 108 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1051KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To understand the current situation of missed nursing care in ICU in China and analyze its influencing factors，so as to reduce the phenomenon of nursing deficiency in clinical practice and optimize the nursing quality for critically ill patients. Methods A convenience sampling method was employed between January 2025 and April 2025. The study ultimately included 840 ICU nurses from 18 tertiary hospitals and 7 secondary hospitals across 14 provinces/municipalities. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the ICU Missed Nursing Care Scale. Results The total score on the ICU Missed Nursing Care Scale was （98.9±22.4） points. The items with the most deficiencies were psychological support，basic nursing，and rehabilitation training. The causes of ICU missed nursing care were primary reasons being absolute shortage of human resources，relative shortage of human resources，and communication factors. The regression analysis results indicated that the average number of patients per shift，whether the nurse was an ICU specialist，professional title，and hospital level were influencing factors of ICU nursing omissions，collectively explaining 24.4% of the total variation. Conclusion The level of missed nursing care in ICU in China is relatively high，with serious deficiencies in psychological support and basic nursing. It is suggested that nursing managers should optimize the allocation of human resources，strengthen nurse training，improve work shift arrangements，and enhance team collaboration to reduce missed nursing care and improve the nursing quality in ICU.

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Investigation on the current situation of difficulties in implementing palliative care among nurses in tertiary general hospitals GUO Yanqing, XIAO Ye, LIN Jingjing, WU Qingyi, WEN Huangliang, YANG Lijie, SONG Xiurong, FANG Yan 2025, 22 (12):  1482-1487.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.012 Abstract ( 49 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (902KB) ( 2 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To investigate the current difficulties faced by nurses in implementing palliative care and provide references for formulating targeted management strategies. Methods A total of 2，047 clinical nurses from 27 tertiary general hospitals in 9 cities of Fujian Province were selected as the survey subjects from August 2023 to May 2024 by the convenience sampling method. The survey was conducted using the general information questionnaire and the Chinese version of the Palliative Care Difficulty Scale. Results A total of 2，128 questionnaires were distributed，among which 2，047 were valid，and the valid recovery rate of the questionnaires was 96.2%. The score of nurses’ difficulty in implementing palliative care was（46.29±8.44） points. The average scores of each dimension item from high to low were community coordination（3.11±0.82） points，lack of knowledge （3.08±0.77） points，communication with patients and their families（3.02±0.76） points，and communication with multidisciplinary teams（2.98±0.68） points. The comparison of the total scores of difficulties in implementing palliative care among nurses of different ages，working years，educational levels，professional titles，marital status，and whether they had previous experiences in caring for terminally ill patients and their families showed statistically significant differences（P<0.05）. Conclusion The difficulty level of nurses in implementing palliative care is relatively high and still needs to be further optimized. It is suggested that managers formulate a systematic and comprehensive continuing education system for palliative care and strengthen relevant training for nurses to reduce their difficulty level in implementing palliative care.

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Study on the current situation and latent profile analysis of nurses’ fear of missing out LI Ting, YAO Meiqi, ZHANG Lixiu, ZHANG Junwei, GU Qingxin, ZHOU Qianru, CUI Jinxin 2025, 22 (12):  1488-1496.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.013 Abstract ( 119 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1501KB) ( 3 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To investigate the current situation of nurses’ fear of missing out （FoMO），analyze its latent profiles and population characteristics，and influencing factors. Methods Through convenience sampling，603 nurses who worked in tertiary hospitals from one tertiary general hospital in each of Zhejiang Province and Shandong Province were selected as participants between September and November 2024. The demographic questionnaire，the Nurses’ FOMO Scale，the Chinese version of the 10-Item Big Five Inventory，and the Nursing Work Environment Scale were used for investigation. Latent profiles of nurses’ FoMO characteristics were analyzed，and the influencing factors of their latent profiles were identified by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression. Results A total of 576 nurses were included. The average score of nurses’ FoMO was（75.03 ± 17.21）. The nurses could be divided into three latent subgroups，including “Overall High Anxiety”（46.4%），“Short-term Goal Anxiety”（38.0%），and “Long-term Development Obsession”（15.6%）. The results of multivariate logistic regression showed that nurses’ age，monthly income，marital status，degree of family harmony，participation in counseling training，personality type and nursing work environment were the influencing factors for the latent profile category of FoMO（P<0.05）. Conclusion The level of FoMO among nurses is moderate to high and exhibits heterogeneity，which can be classified into three distinct profiles. The nursing managers can develop individualized psychological interventions according to the influencing factors to reduce the level of nurses’ FoMO.

Health Education and Health Promotion

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Digital health literacy assessment tool for older adults based on COSMIN guidelines：a systematic review GONG Chuanping, HE Songjun, HE Yufang, ZHANG Yujia, LI Yan, ZHAI Jingbo 2025, 22 (12):  1497-1504.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.014 Abstract ( 86 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1110KB) ( 7 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To systematically assess the quality of psychometric properties and methodological quality of digital health literacy assessment tools for older adults. Methods Computerized searches were conducted in CNKI，VIP，Wanfang Data，CBM，PubMed，Embase，CINAHL and Web of Science databases for studies related to the evaluation of psychometric properties and methodological quality of digital health literacy assessment tools for older adults from the database inception to March 9，2025. Two researchers independently screened the literature and extracted data. The Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments（COSMIN） were used to evaluate the assessment tools and formulate final recommendations. Results A total of 11 studies were included，involving eight digital health literacy assessment tools for older adults. None of the studies reported the measurement error or responsiveness of the assessment tools. Based on evidence of low quality or better，the Digital Health Literacy Assessment Tools for Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Everyday Digital Literacy Questionnaire demonstrated “sufficient” content validity and internal consistency. These two assessment tools received a Grade A recommendation. All other assessment tools were recommended as Grade B. Conclusion The Digital Health Literacy Assessment Tools for Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Everyday Digital Literacy Questionnaire can be tentatively recommended，although some measurement properties still need further verification.

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Conceptual analysis of construct of multidimensional frailty QI Xin, WANG Ruirui, LI Na, WANG Yu, YANG Zhentao, YANG Mengyuan, LI Jing, CHEN Yaxin, WANG Yanhong 2025, 22 (12):  1505-1511.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.015 Abstract ( 77 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1276KB) ( 1 )   Save References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To explore the conceptual connotation of multidimensional frailty. Methods Relevant literature on multidimensional frailty was systematically retrieved from Web of Science，PubMed，CNKI，Wanfang，VIP，and China Biomedical Literature Database，with the search period spanning from database inception to March 2025. The Walker and Avant concept analysis method was applied. Results A total of 46 articles were included. Multidimensional frailty comprises three defining attributes：cross-dimensional interactions，dynamic transitions，and trajectory heterogeneity. Pre-factors include general demographic factors，disease and medication history，daily behavioral patterns，and psychological factors. Consequences encompass increased risk of dependence in activities of daily living，dementia，and complications. Conclusion Multidimensional frailty is a complex dynamic construct with diverse causes and severe consequences. Additionally，there are relatively few multidimensional frailty assessment tools that align with the cultural context of China. This study may provide certain references for the theoretical deepening and intervention practice related to multidimensional frailty.

Professional Practice

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Construction and application of a nursing intervention program for postmenopausal women with sarcopenia CHENG Man, ZHOU Yifan, ZHANG Yongqin, JIANG Yingchan, ZHANG Qi, ZHANG Shiyuan, ZHANG Yaqin 2025, 22 (12):  1512-1519.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.016 Abstract ( 34 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (1216KB) ( 1 )   Save Figures and Tables | References | Related Articles | Metrics Objective To construct a nursing intervention program for postmenopausal women with sarcopenia and analyze its application effect，so as to provide reference for delaying the progression of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women. Methods Guided by the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills（IMB） model，the nursing intervention program for postmenopausal women with sarcopenia was developed through literature review，expert panel meetings，and a pilot test. From December 2023 to December 2024，postmenopausal women with sarcopenia diagnosed in a tertiary Grade A hospital in Zhengzhou City were selected as participants and were divided into an experimental group（n=38） and a control group（n=37） based on their ward allocation. The intervention group received the newly developed nursing intervention program，while the control group received routine care. The diseases cognitive status，physical indicators related to sarcopenia，nutritional status and physical activity levels were compared between the two groups before and three months after the intervention. Results After the intervention，the experimental group showed statistically significant improvements compared to the control group in disease cognition scores，appendicular skeletal muscle mass index，calf circumference，handgrip strength，nutritional status，and physical activity levels（P<0.05）. Conclusion The nursing intervention program for postmenopausal women with sarcopenia developed in this study is scientific，reliable and practical，which can improve the disease cognition，muscle mass，grip strength，calf circumference and nutritional status of postmenopausal women with sarcopenia，significantly improve the physical activity level of patients. This program provides a valuable reference for healthcare professionals in delaying adverse outcomes associated with sarcopenia in this patient population.

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Exploration and practice of high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine nursing under the framework of integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine FENG Haixia, CHEN Hui, DENG Chunhua, CHEN Yunyun, FENG Hui 2025, 22 (12):  1520-1524.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.017 Abstract ( 64 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (870KB) ( 1 )   Save References | Related Articles | Metrics Against the backdrop of the integrated Chinese-Western medicine collaborative strategy，the high-quality development of Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM） nursing has emerged as a pivotal pathway for innovation and inheritance in healthcare. From June 2023 to May 2025，Zhongda Hospital Southeast University systematically integrated TCM nursing with modern medical systems through measures such as establishing a Traditional Chinese Nursing Guidance Team，implementing tiered talent cultivation programs，advancing TCM nursing skills in stages，opening Traditional Chinese Nursing Clinics，setting up special funds for new TCM nursing technologies and projects，and building a Traditional Chinese information platform. After two years of practical reform，the number of TCM nursing professionals in the hospital increased from 15 to 364；TCM nursing projects expanded from 3 to 14，covering 49 departments of the hospital；the scope of symptom management extended from 4 to 25； and three “Internet + TCM Nursing Service” projects were launched，which effectively improves the utilization efficiency of medical resources，enhancing patient benefits，and providing a replicable optimization pathway for modern hospital management.

Review

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Current status and prospects of the training and utilization of lymphedema therapists HU Jin, LIU Gaoming, YE Sha, LIU Yuanyuan 2025, 22 (12):  1525-1530.  doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.12.018 Abstract ( 72 )   HTML ( 0 )   PDF (913KB) ( 1 )   Save References | Related Articles | Metrics Lymphedema therapists are medical professionals such as doctors，nurses，physical therapists，or rehabilitation therapists who，after receiving professional training，specialize in the prevention，assessment，diagnosis，treatment，and management of lymphedema. They play a core role in improving patient prognosis，alleviating patients’ physical and mental burdens，and promoting the development of lymphedema treatment. This article reviews the current status of training，utilization，and management of lymphedema therapists at home and abroad，compares the differences，and puts forward corresponding strategies and prospects in view of the problems existing in the training and utilization of domestic lymphedema therapists. It is expected to provide references and basis for the standardized training of lymphedema therapists，professional construction of the team，and sustainable development of lymphedema treatment in China.