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Quality Assessment and Teaching Optimization Strategies for the Clinical Surgery Theoretical Examination Based on Knowledge-Point Analysis
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026, 17(5): 1477-1482
Published: 16 October 2025
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Objective

To conduct a systematic analysis of a clinical surgery theoretical examination based on knowledge points, thereby providing a reference for establishing a scientific and comprehensive test paper analysis system.

Methods

Using the difficulty coefficient (P-value) and discrimination index (D-value) as indicators, a detailed evaluation was performed on 6 question types and 40 knowledge points from the Clinical Comprehensive Course: Surgery examination for the 2023 clinical medicine pilot class at Peking Union Medical College. Data were visualized using frequency distribution charts, radar charts, and scatter plots.

Results

A total of 23 examination papers were collected. The students' average score was 78.63±7.58, with a pass rate of 100%. The overall examination difficulty was relatively low (P=0.79), and the overall discrimination was poor (D=0.15). Among the 40 knowledge points, 2 (5.0%) were difficult, 9 (22.5%) were moderately difficult, and 29 (72.5%) were relatively easy. Regarding discrimination, 3 (7.5%) knowledge points showed excellent discrimination, 8 (20.0%) demonstrated good or acceptable discrimination, and 29 (72.5%) had relatively poor discrimination. Some knowledge points [e.g., "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia" (P=0.26, D=-0.17)] presented issues of high difficulty coupled with poor discrimination. A considerable number of knowledge points require corresponding adjustments.

Conclusion

Knowledge-point-based test paper analysis can provide references for optimizing question type design, thereby enhancing the scientific nature of assessments and offering a basis for teaching improvements.

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Multiple Myeloma Concurrent with Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Breast: A Case Report and Literature Review
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025, 16(4): 1002-1007
Published: 10 July 2025
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Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a malignant neoplasm characterized by monoclonal plasma cell proliferation originating outside the bone marrow and hematopoietic tissues. The co-occurrence of multiple myeloma (MM) with mammary EMP is clinically rare. This case report describes the diagnostic and therapeutic management of a middle-aged female patient with MM and mammary EMP, accompanied by a literature review. The patient presented with persistent fever and was found to have a right breast mass via PET/CT during routine follow-up for MM. The lesion was biopsy-confirmed as mammary EMP, and the patient subsequently underwent chemotherapy. This case highlights the critical importance of differential diagnosis between breast cancer and rare hematologic metastatic tumors in early prevention of disease progression.

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Construction and Practice of the Whole Management Model of Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Outpatient Clinic Based on Doctor-nurse Integration Mode
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025, 16(4): 1026-1032
Published: 09 June 2025
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Objective

To explore the establishment, implementation, and outcomes of an integrated physician-nurse team-based comprehensive management model for breast cancer chemotherapy outpatients, aiming to provide a reference for standardized patient care.

Methods

In January 2019, the Breast Surgery Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital developed an integrated physician-nurse team and established a full-cycle management pathway covering the pre-chemotherapy, chemotherapy, and inter-cycle phases. This model featured appointment-based scheduling, time-segmented visits, and closed-loop patient management. Key performance indicators-including healthcare efficiency, chemotherapy safety, staffing ratios, and satisfaction levels among patients and healthcare providers-were compared between pre-implementation(2018) and post-imple-mentation (2019) periods.

Results

Before implementation, patient waited times ranged from 30 to 120 (75.40±20.97) minutes, with an annual chemotherapy volume of 8715 cases. Two ward nurses were routinely redeployed daily to support the chemotherapy clinic. Post-implementation, patients received timely chemotherapy per scheduled appointments without delays, annual chemotherapy volume increased to 10101 cases, and staffing between two chemotherapy units became flexibly adjustable. Ward nurses transitioned from an on-call to a reserve role. Adverse events (chemotherapy-related, catheter-related, and nursing incidents) remained at 0, consistent with pre-implementation levels. Both patient and staff satisfaction scores significantly improved across all domains (all P < 0.05).

Conclusions

The integrated physician-nurse team-based chemotherapy management model enhances service efficiency, ensures treatment safety, optimizes workforce allocation, and improves satisfaction among patients and healthcare providers.

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