Showing 18 results for Nourozi
Mr R Saadatmehr , Mr K Nourozi , Mrs N Khaledi , Mrs F Bakhshian , Mr P Rezasoltani ,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (autumn 2014)
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Introduction: There is no doubt that regular exercise boosts one’s physical and mental health and this is of paramount importance for nurses due to their unique work conditions. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of aerobic exercises on self- concept and self-esteem of nurses. Methods: This study is a Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design with experimental and control groups. The subjects included males (13exp, 7con) and female (10exp, 3con) nurses. convenience sampling method was used for selection of participants and demographic information questionnaire, Eysenck self-esteem questionnaire and self-concept questionnaire were used for data collection. The intervention consisted of 8 weeks aerobic exercise. The data were analyzed using SPSS ver.20 calculating inferential statistic tests of analysis of covariance, chi-square test, independent and paired T-tests. Results: The results showed that pre-test mean score of physical self-concept in experimental group was (295/74±52/74) and post-test mean score was (342/13±37/60). So there was significant difference (p<0.05), indeed there was no significant difference in control group(pre-test=333/40±40/88, post-test=338±38/38). The effect of aerobic exercise on nurses,s self-esteem in experimental group was not significant (p>0.05, pre-test =20/17±2/06 and post-test=21±2/41).and similarly the difference in control group pre-test (19±1/41) and post-test (19/60±1/52) was not significant. Conclusion: Aerobic exercise program improved physical self-concept of nurses, while it's not effective on boosting their self-esteem.
Mrs Z Hajali Akbari , Mr Ma Hosseini , Mr K Nourozi , Mr M Rahgozar ,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (autumn 2014)
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Introduction: Although last advancement in the treatment of coronary artery disease and cardiac care was remarkable in recent decades, but cardiac rehabilitation programs hasn't been significant development. The aim of this study was to determine and compare obstacles and facilitators of attending cardiac rehabilitation programs from viewpoints of patients' with coronary artery bypass graft surgery and East Azerbaijan cardiac rehabilitation specialists. Methods: It was a descriptive analytical study, statistical population Included all cardiac rehabilitation experts (11persons) of east Azerbaijan and all patients with CABG (103) were selected from East Azerbaijan by census. Data were gathered by scholar made questionnaire that its validity and reliability was determined by Lavashe method and retest coefficient and Cronbach alpha. Collected data was analyzed by KS-test, Spearman rank correlation and Mann–Whitneyin SPSS/19. Result: The most important obstacles of cardiac rehabilitation from expert's viewpoint were lack of knowledge about program, no referral by doctor and rehabilitation costs and the most important facilitators were physician referrals, follow-up, discounting costs, holding courses in different shifts and launching rehabilitation centers in different towns.The most important obstacles from patients' viewpoint were no patient reference by doctor, lack of knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation programs and not following and contacting patient by treatment staff and the most important facilitators were physicians' advice to attend course, informing about programs and launching cardiac rehabilitation centers in towns. Conclusion: According to the results of research, cardiac rehabilitation's obstacles such as, lack of Patients' knowledge, non-referral by physicians, failure to follow the staff rehabilitation and rehabilitation costs were considered.
Z Haghdoost , K Nourozi , Ma Hosseini ,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (winter 2015)
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Introduction: According to increase of CABGs in society, importance of post-operative complications and quality of life is considered more than past. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of continuous care model on the quality of life and prevention of post-operative complications in CABG's patients. Methods: in a quasi-experimental study, seventy patients that were undergone the CABGs selected based on purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. in the intervention group patients received continuous care model for two months but the control group received routine care only. data gathering was conducted using mac new health related quality of life questionnaire in three times (before, one and two months after surgery) and checklist of post-operative complication one and two months after surgery in both groups. Statistical methods of independent t-test, repeated measurement ANOVA and post hoc tukey tests were used. Results: The results showed that implementation of continuous care model in intervention group resulted a significant difference between two groups on mean scores of quality of life and the complications (p< 0/001) The mean and standard deviation of quality of life scores in the intervention group before surgery, one and two months after surgery were 150/1±24/4, 189/3±12/1, 180/5±16/1 respectively and the mean and standard deviation of quality of life scores in the control group were 139/2±24/7, 166/5±21/3, 168/2±10/4 with no significant difference (p> 0/001). in addition the percentage of postoperative complications in the intervention and control groups after one month were %40 and %85 respectively and this difference also interpreted as statistically significant (P<0.001) Conclusion: Results of this study revealed that the continuous care model from aspects of quality of life and post-operative complications has positive effects on CABG's patients. Therefore, it is recommended that this model should be used more extensively on these patients.
M Shakouri , K Nourozi , F Mohammadi ,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (winter 2015)
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Introduction: Incisional chest and sternal pain is one of prevalent in patients after open heart surgery. If pain is not properly managed it may prevent patients from performing activities such as deep breathing and effective coughing which are important factors for preventing postoperative respiratory complications. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study on patients who were undergone open heart surgery and were spending 2ed day post operation in ICUOH. It is done on 30 patients who were randomly selected and divided into two equal experimental and control groups. The study tools were a questionnaire including demographic information and Numeric Rating scale for measuring patient’s pain. Participants underwent three sessions of deep breathing & coughing on second postoperative day and then their pain were scored by NRS. In experiment group 3 other sessions of deep breathing and coughing were preceded by cold application on patients' sternum for 20 minutes and in control group these maneuvers were performed without applying gel pack. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Result: Results of this study showed that cold therapy was effective for managing patients' pain associated with deep breathing and coughing following open heart surgery and the mean pain scores post intervention in experimental and control groups were 3/9±1/8 and 5/5±1/9 respectively (p>0.01). Conclusion: This study demonstrates that cold therapy is useful for managing patients' pain associated with deep breathing & coughing following CABG surgery. Cold therapy is low risk, low cost and can be easily integrated into nursing practice since cold packs are easily accessible in most hospitals. With nurses' close supervision, cold therapy is a safe and effective pain management modality that gives patients an active role in their pain management.
R Ghanei Gheshlagh , A Ebadi , A K Veisi Raygani , K Nourozi Tabrizi , A Dalvandi , H Mahmoodi ,
Volume 1, Issue 3 (spring 2015)
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Introduction: poor adherence to medication regimen in diabetic patients leads to poor control of blood glucose levels, high risk for diabetes complications, hospitalizations and increased mortality rates. An appropriate level of glycosylated hemoglobin is considered a good diabetic management in these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the concurrent validity of Morisky Medication Adherence Scale with glycosylated hemoglobin in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: In this methodologic descriptive correlational study, 204 patients referred to Kermanshah diabetes center were recruited through convenience sampling method since June to July 2014. Data were collected using socio-demographic form, Morisky Medication adherence scale (MMAS-8) and HbA1c test as gold standard. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent T-test, Pearson's Correlation, Fisher’s exact test, and Chi-Square using PASW (Predictive Analytics Software). Results: 33.4% of the participants were male and the rest were female. The mean age of participants was 57.1±9.6 years. 52% were illiterate. 129 patients (63.2%) had glycosylated hemoglobin's equal or less than 7% which is considered good diabetes management whereas based on Morisky medication adherence scale scores only 15 patients (7.4%) had a good medication regimen adherence. There was a significant relationship between adherence and gender. And more importantly and unexpectedly, there was no significant negative correlation between adherence scores with glycosylated hemoglobin levels (r=+0/37, p>0/05). Conclusion: Unexpectedly there is no statistically or clinically significant relationship between Morisky Medication Adherence Scale with glycosylated hemoglobin levels.
N Mirzaei , F Mohammadi Shahboulaghi , K Nourozi , A Biglarian , Gh Hosseiny ,
Volume 1, Issue 4 (summer 2015)
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Introduction: The chronic diseases such as knee osteoarthritis due to their progressive nature often influence all aspects of elders lives and make them decompensated. The most common symptom of this disease is pain that restricts the mobility of the sick. This study aims to evaluate the effect of self - management program on knee pain in older adults with osteoarthritis referred to Khoram abad orthopedic clinic in 1393. Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental two group before and after study conducted on 80 knee osteoarthritic people selected with convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to intervention (44) and control (44) groups. At first, the knee pain intensities were measured using visual analog scale. Then, the intervention group was offered the four week self-management program consisting of four 70 minute consultation sessions, teaching handout and telephone follow-ups. The intervention group practiced the self-management program about one month at their homes. Finally, the pain intensity in two groups were reassessed and compared. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS version 18 software using x2 and independent T-test. Results: The results showed that the mean intensity of pain had no significant differences in two groups before the intervention but after intervention, the intensity rate of pain was significantly reduced in intervention group compared to control group (p<0/05). Also, findings indicated that there was a significant improvement in the mean intensity of pain after self-management program participation of intervention group (from 7/12±2/09 to 5/43±1/83 p<0/05), but the difference between the mean intensity of pain before and after intervention in the control group was not statistically significant (6/68 to 6/34 p>0/05). Conclusion: The results showed that the self-management plan caused symptomatic improvement and pain relief in the old people suffering from knee osteoarthritis. With a suitable diet and using pain relief methods along with exercise, this program increases the tolerance for exercise and mobility and relieving knee discomfort and pain.
G Mirzazadeh , K Nourozi , M Fallahi-Khoshkenab, Mh Vaziri , T Kiany ,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (autumn 2015)
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Introduction: Moral Distress is a serious problem in nursing which contributes to nurses feelings of loss of integrity and dissatisfaction with their work environment.it affects relationships with patients and others and can affect the quality, quantity and cost of nursing care. Methods: In this quasi experimental study, 70 nurses who worked in two Uromia hospitals selected using convenience sampling method. Data were collected with Corley and Hamric Moral Distress scale before and one month after intervention after pretest nurses in the intervention group participated in moral distress workshop and then after each stressful incident, debriefing sessions with seven phases Mitchell's technique were convened several times. One month later two groups completed the questionnaire once again and statistical analysis of data was carried out with SPSS ver.18. Results: Results showed that frequency of moral distress experiences after stressful incident debriefing sessions in the intervention and control groups showed no significant differences.(p=0/448) While intensity of moral distress experiences after stressful incident debriefing sessions in the intervention group showed statistically significant reduction (p<0/001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that stressful incident debriefing sessions on moral distress effectively alleviates intensity of nursing staff moral distresses.
M Sharif Mohseni , Ma Hosseini , K Nourozi , Ea Bakhshi ,
Volume 2, Issue 3 (spring 2016)
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Introduction: Foot and toe nail problem is one of the most common health problems in older adults. The importance of these problems and foot care is often overlooked. This study aimed to determine The effect of foot and toenail care protocol on the rate of foot and toenail problems prevalence at elderly people.
Method: This pre-test/post-test quasi-experimental study was carried out on 108 non- diabetic elderly referring to the elderly community centre, district four of Tehran municipality in 2105. The elders were selected based on the inclusion criteria and using purposive sampling and matching assigned to control (n=54) and intervention (n=54) groups. The protocol consisted of 4 components: 1- comprehensive assessment of foot and toenails 2- foot and toenail primary cares3- foot and toenail advanced care and 4- teaching elders about foot problems. To collect the data, a demographic information questionnaire, foot and toenail problems) were used. Prior to and following the administration of protocol (6 weeks), the questionnaires were completed by the participants and the obtained data were analysed by SPSS-19 software.
Results: The results showed that before intervention in the domains of foot and toenail problems, there were no statistically significant differences between two groups concerning shoes and socks condition and self-care ability (p> 0.05). But after administration of protocol the elders in intervention group showed a significant reduction in most subscales of foot and toenail problems (except for thick nails, Ingrown toenail, hallux valgus and claw foot) and an improvement in all subscales with shoes, socks and self-care ability compared to elders in control group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Foot and toenail problems are very common in elderly. If nurses, caregivers and the elders themselves follow the foot and toenail care protocol, the conditions of the foot and nails will be improved, the pain will be alleviated and the self-management of the elderly will be improved.
Abdollah Mosavi Ori , Narges Arsalani , Kian Nourozi , Akbar Biglarian ,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (summer 2016)
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Introduction: Patient transfer is one of the common nursing tasks which could protect patients from being injured and as well as nurses from adverse health issues such as musculoskeletal disorders, if it is carried out perfectly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of patient transfer method training to nursing staff on its implementation.
Methods: In this pre and post quasi-experimental study, 20 nursing personnel of Khatam-Ol-Anbia Hospital were participated based on purposeful sampling method. The intervention included a three-day workshop in which the theory and practice of patient transfer method was trained and followed by group and individual performance of the participants. The patient transfer method scores were calculated before and after the workshop using patient transfer assessment instrument (PTAI) and finally data was analyzed by SPSS 19 software.
Results: Statistical analysis showed that the mean of patient transfer method increased (from 36.6 ± 16.4 to 89 ± 8.1), which was statistically significant (P < 0.001). In addition, before the intervention most of the participants’ patient transfer scores were poor in terms of ergonomics level, which improved to a good level after the intervention.
Conclusions: The results showed that the patient transfer method training from bed to wheelchair and vice versa can improve nurses’ skills. Therefore, training the correct (ergonomics) method which combines proper body postures and equipment can lead to better performance and prevent adverse health issues among nurses and increase patient safety as well.
Mina Karimi , Kian Nourozi Tabrizi , Farahnaz Mohamadi , Ali Akbar Biglarian ,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (summer 2016)
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Introduction: Fatigue is the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis and the most common complaint in elderlies, which reduces the quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of slow stroke back massage on fatigue in elderly patients with multiple sclerosis living in Kahrizak Charity Foundation in 2014.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study, with one group before and after. The population consisted of 18 elderly male and female residents in Kahrizak Charity Foundation. Available sampling was performed based on the inclusion criteria, and for each individual, slow stroke back massage was applied for 20 minutes, in even days during a four-week period. Questionnaires were provided for demographic information and a questionnaire was used to assess fatigue. Fatigue was measured three times; before the intervention, at the end of the sixth session, and at the end of the twelfth session. Data Analysis was performed by SPSS version 16, and the statistical tests of Shapiro-Wilkes, repeated ANOVA and Friedman, Wilcoxon and Bonferroni, and U-Mann Whitney were used.
Results: Of the study population, 55.6 % were female and 44.4% were male. The mean of age was 64.55. The mean scores of fatigue in pre- and post-tests were 50.2 and 44.3 respectively, and it was 40.5 at the end of the sixth session. The results of this study showed that fatigue had a significant difference before and after the intervention and slow stroke back massage was effective for reducing fatigue (P < 0.001).
Conclusions: Fatigue is highly prevalent in elderly patients with multiple sclerosis. The implementation of slow stroke back massage by caregivers and nurses, which is a tolerable and light intervention style for the elderlies, can be effective in reducing their fatigue.
Reza Saadatmehr , Kian Nourozi , Neda Khaledi , Fereshteh Bakhshian , Pouriya Rezasoltani ,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (Autumn 2016)
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Introduction: Regular scheduled exercise can affect physical and mental health. Due to special working conditions, nurses are in strong need of having good physical and mental fitness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise training on aerobic fitness and self-esteem of nurses.
Methods: This study had a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test method with experimental and control groups. The program included three sessions a week for eight weeks, and each session included a 5- to 7-minute warm up, 12 minutes of continuous running with 60% - 80% of maximal heart rate, and 7-10 minutes to cool. The subjects included male (13 exp, 7 con) and female (10 exp, 3 con) nurses. Available sampling method was used for choosing participants and demographic information questionnaire, Eysenck self-esteem questionnaire and machine for analyzing breath gases were used to gather data. The data were analyzed using SPSS 20 statistical tests of covariance analysis, chi-square test 2, and independence t-tests.
Results: The results showed that aerobic exercise training meaningfully improved aerobic-fitness (P < 0.05) of nurses by controlling the pretest effect, while its effect on their self-esteem was not significant.
Conclusions: Aerobic exercise improved aerobic-fitness of nurses, while it was not effective on their self-esteem. According to the study, continued and regular participation in physical activity can make physical changes along with physiological benefits in individuals. The advantages of physiological changes include alterations in the aerobic capacity, respiratory system performance, endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, coordination and weight loss. Overall, the final effects are increased physical performance capacity and capability of learning and performing various skills.
Elmnaz Saeli , Kian Nourozi , Hamidreza Khankeh , Seyed Habibollah Kavari , Pouria Rezasoltani , Behrooz Fathi ,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (Autumn 2016)
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Introduction: Injury and vulnerability happen in of all disasters. Evidence shows that in the history elderlies are one of several vulnerabe groups during disasters; therefore, the present study was designed and conducted with the purpose of developing interventions to increase the possibility of earthquake preparedness and its subscales with risk reduction among elderlies in Hadishahr, Jolfa, Iran.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with pretest posttest design with a control group. Fifty communities dwelling elderlies were chosen through simple random sampling method from two health centers and were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups. The intervention consisted of educational sessions with slideshows, group discussions and sending reminder materials via mails to elderlies' addresses one week later. The data were collected using a researcher developed preparedness questionnaire consisting of 36 items and subscales (communication, during and after the earthquake period). Inferential analyses of data including analysis of covariance were conducted by SPSS version 16 software.
Results: Based on the results of demographic data, the elderlies were within the age range of 60-80 years old, whose mean age was 66.80 ± 5.66 years. About 56% of them were male; 62% had passed elementary education and the rest had a higher level of education. About 90% of the participants lived with their families, among which 76% hardly had any dispute with other family members. Furthermore, 56% of the individuals did not have any experience of offering assistance in disasters. Comparing the mean scores of experimental communication preparedness (P = 0.001), preparedness during earthquake (P = 0.004), and preparedness after earthquake (P = 0.017), post-intervention had a significant increase, which indicates the effectiveness of the educational intervention program.
Conclusions: The results of our study showed that implementation of risk reduction program improved earthquake preparedness subscales in the communities dwelling elderlies. Thus, it can be concluded that such compound educational interventions are able to enhance disaster preparedness of these vulnerable groups in the society.
Nloufar Mirzaei, Farahnaz Mohammadi, Kian Nourozi, Akbar Biglarian,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (Summer 2017)
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Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis, owing to its progressive route, is often debilitating and affects the elderly’s life. We should be self-efficient to manage the disease problems. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of self-management training on the self-efficacy of elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 88 elderly with knee osteoarthritis referred to the orthopedic clinic of Khoramabad City, Iran, in 2014. The subjects were allocated into the intervention and control groups based on the random blocks. First, the patients’ self-efficacy level was measured using the rheumatoid arthritis self-efficacy (RASE) questionnaire. Afterwards, the intervention group was trained for four weeks, one 70-minute session per week. After the training, the intervention group was given four weeks to implement the training program at home. Follow-up assessment after the intervention was conducted via telephone. Finally, the changes of the self-efficacy levels were evaluated and compared. The collected data were analyzed using the chi-square, independent t test and ANCOVA with the SPSS software version 18.
Results: The two groups showed no significant difference in terms of background variables. Also, the two groups were similar in terms of self-efficacy before the intervention. Moreover, the results showed a significant improvement in the mean of self-efficacy before (84.2 ± 7.28) and after (94.08 ± 10.08) the intervention in the intervention group (P < 0.05). However, the difference between the mean values of self-efficacy before (84.8 ± 6.44) and after (83.7 ± 8.68) the intervention was not significant in the control group (P > 0.05).
Conclusions: The results show that implementation of self-management training is effective in improving the self-efficacy of the elderly with knee osteoarthritis. Educations about pain control techniques, physical exercises, and diet can reduce knee pain in the subjects and improve their self-efficacy.
, Abolfazl Rahgoi , Kian Nourozi , Mehdi Rahgozar , Masoumeh Yadollahi ,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (Autumn 2017)
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Introduction: Self-concept is an important variable in the field of elderly, to which little attention has been paid. Also, quality of life is one of the most important factors of human development. The aim of this study was to determine and compare self-concept and quality of life between residential and non-residential elderlies of nursing homes in Tehran, Iran, in 2015.
Methods: This study was descriptive-analytical study. The population of this study consisted of all non-residential and residential elderly people (n = 434) living in nursing homes of Tehran. The participants were allocated into two equal groups (n = 217) of residential and non-residential elderlies using the accidental sampling method. Data were collected using the Rogers self-concept scale, elderly quality of life questionnaire (LIPAD), and demographic questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and independent t-test) by the SPSS 18 software.
Results: Results showed that the mean values of self-concept for residential and non-residential elderlies were 8.25 ± 1.47 and 8.14 ± 1.63, respectively, which was not significantly different between the two groups. Also, the mean values of quality of life for residential and non-residential elderlies were 27.88 ± 9.80 and 31.81 ± 10.79, respectively, which was significantly different between the two groups (P = 0.000). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between self-concept and quality of life in residential elderly people (P = 0.001) and non-residential elderly people (P = 0.014).
Conclusions: According to the results of the present study, encouraging the elderlies' families to not send them to the nursing homes, improving and increasing the environmental facilities of the nursing homes, making the environment of these homes similar to their family homes, encouraging the elderlies' family or friends to regularly visit them, increasing the rehabilitation services and empowering the elderly can be helpful to improve the elderlies' quality of life.
Mrs Kobra Hemati, Dr Kian Nourozi, Dr Narges Arsalani, Dr Hemn Saadati,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (Spring 2018)
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Introduction: Considering the difference between perceived service quality from the viewpoint of patients and hospital staff, the purpose of this study was to compare perceived service quality from the viewpoint of elderly patients and medical staff.
Methods: In this descriptive and analytical study, all elderly patients hospitalized during July and August at Valiasr and Imam Sajjad Hospital and also 242 medical staff of these 2 hospitals were studied. Data were collected by the SERCQUAL scale.
Results: Average scores of service quality expectations in patients was higher than the average score of expectations in medical staff. Also, the elderly patients had higher scores than the medical staff in 5 dimensions of perceived service quality.
Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the perception of service quality and expectations of service quality were different in elderly patients and medical staff.
Mrs Seyyedeh Leila Jafari Pourzare , Dr Hamid Reza Khankeh , Dr Kian Nourozi Tabrizi, Dr Akbar Biglarian , Dr Saeid Farzaneh Far,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (Summer 2018)
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Introduction: Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in patients with cancer, and is very important in nursing. This study aimed at determining multimedia orientation tour on anxiety of patients with thyroid cancer receiving iodine therapy at Imam Khomeini Hospital complex of Tehran, during year 2017.
Methods: This study was quasi-experimental, in which a pretest-posttest plan with a control group was used. All of the patients with thyroid cancer on iodine therapy, who referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital complex of Tehran in the first six months of 2017, were the statistical research community. Fifty patients were selected based on the inclusion criteria and purposive sampling method and randomly divided to two groups of experimental and control by using a table of random numbers. For the intervention group, the multimedia orientation tour was done through pamphlets and a video for 20 minutes. Patients filled Beck Spielberger's State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after the intervention. The SPSS statistical software SPSS 19 was used and chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and independent t-test and paired T were performed.
Results: Results showed no difference between the two groups of intervention and control regarding demographic characteristics. The mean anxiety score was 96.7 ± 6.92 in the intervention group, and 97.5 ± 3.66 in the control group before the intervention, which respectively reached 74.00 ± 8.84 and 96.3 ± 4.3 after implementation of the intervention, and this difference was significant in the intervention group (P ≤ 0.001).
Conclusions: According to the results, it could be said that the multimedia orientation tour is effective in reducing anxiety in patients with thyroid cancer on iodine therapy. Therefore, it can be applied as a simple, non-invasive, low-cost and effective tool for reducing anxiety in patients with thyroid cancer on iodine therapy.
Mariye Jenabi Ghods, Abolfazl Rahgoi, Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab, Mahdi Nourozi,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (fall 2020)
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Introduction: Depression, anxiety, and stress can be mentioned as common psychiatric disorders in transsexual people. Depression, followed by stress and anxiety, is associated with decreased self-esteem and increased incidence of other psychiatric comorbidities in this minority group. One of the psychotherapy approaches that has been proven to be effective in treating these disorders is cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. This study aimed to implement cognitive-behavioral group therapy on transsexual people.
Methods: In this pre-experimental after-before study without a control group, 13 transsexual people referred to Tehran Welfare Organization in 2018 were selected using the available sampling method. First, demographic questionnaires, Beck depressionΙΙ, Cohen’s perceived stress, and Beck’s anxiety were completed by these people, and then eight sessions of group therapy were held. The content of the sessions was designed based on Michael Free cognitive therapy protocol and in the framework of the Wilder mott treatment plan. At the end of the sessions, the questionnaires were completed again, and the information was analyzed using descriptive analysis and paired t-test of SPSS19 software.
Results: The results showed that the difference between the mean of depression before and after the intervention was significant (P = 0.008). The results also significant in the anxiety dimension (P = 0.000) but were not significant in the stress dimension (P = 0.302).
Conclusions: The findings of this study showed that cognitive-behavioral group therapy has significantly reduced depression and anxiety in transsexual people, but in terms of stress, despite a decrease in the mean, the results were not significant; Therefore, it is suggested that this method be used more comprehensively in transsexual people to reduce anxiety and depression and secondarily increase the quality of life.
Mrs Tayyebeh Kianian, Dr Narges Asalani, Dr Masoud Fallahi Khoshknab, Dr Mehdi Nourozi,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (winter 2024)
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Introduction: Respecting the rights of patients is one of the care priorities that should be paid attention to by nurses. In this regard, cultural nursing interventions are one of the effective ways to preserve and promote it. This study was conducted to determining the effect of implementing care based on cultural competence on the attitude towards respecting patients' rights among nurses working in Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital, Kermanshah.
Methods: The present study was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group, the research community of which was formed by nurses working at Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital in Kermanshah in the first half of 1400. 60 nurses who met the entry criteria entered the study through available sampling and were randomly classified into two test and control groups. To collect data, the nurses' demographic information form and the attitude questionnaire toward respecting patients' rights were used, which were completed by the participants before and two months after the implementation of the intervention. The intervention group received skills based on cultural competence, including its concepts and components, dimensions, principles and prerequisites, and practical skills to increase it during one month in four sessions in person and virtually. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 20 statistical software and using descriptive and inferential statistical tests.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of demographic characteristics. The attitude towards respecting patients' rights in nurses before the intervention was 43.50 ± 7.11 in the nurses of the test group and 42.10 ± 4.10 in the nurses of the control group, which did not have a statistically significant difference (p=0.73). However, after the intervention, it reached 49.96 ± 6.93 in the test group and 42.00 ± 4.39 in the control group, which was significant in the test group (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of training and implementation of care based on cultural competence in the attitude toward respecting the rights of patients in nurses, it is suggested that health trustees and nursing managers use the results of this research to preserve and respect the rights of patients and empower nurses in the field of cultural competence.
