Aims/Introduction: The goal of the present study was to evaluate predictive factors for good efficacy and durability to sitagliptin with ongoing metformin or metformin plus glimepiride therapy in a real practice situation. The present observational study was carried out over a 60-week period and involved Korean patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 mg of …
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore postpartum women’s sleep quality and its predictors in Taiwan. Design: Cross-sectional design. Methods: Postpartum women (N = 327) were recruited during their postnatal check-ups in Taiwan. Data were collected from October 2008 to July 2009 using a demographic form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Physical Symptoms Checklist, Perc…
Purpose: To examine the level of and factors influencing expectations regarding aging (ERA) among older Chinese adults, and to determine whether leisure-time exercise mediates the association between ERA and functional health status. Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional design was utilized in this study. A total of 550 participants completed the face-to-face interview via a questionnair…
Purpose: This Taiwan study investigated the effect of a visual art–based friendly environment on nursing home residents satisfaction with their living environment. Design: A pre-experimental design was used. Thirty-three residents in a nursing home were recruited in a one-group pre- and post-test study. Methods: The four-floor living environment was integrated using visual art, reminiscence, …