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Rabee Rahimi, Mehdi Heidarzadeh, Robab Hassanzadeh,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2015)
Abstract
Aim. The aim of current study was to assess post-traumatic growth in patients with myocardial infarction (MI).
Background. Post-traumatic growth is defined as subjective positive psychological changes following the struggle with highly challenging life events.
Method. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which 166 patients with MI, referred to the cardiac clinics in Bonab and Maragheh, were recruited by convenience sampling. Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) was used for measuring PTG. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used by SPSS version 22 to analyze the data.
Results. The mean PTGI score of the participants was 68.39±19.40, and the most acquired score was observed in the dimension "spiritual changes". The results showed that women and patients with a history of MI within the previous 6 months acquired more score of post-traumatic growth than men (p=0.029) and patients with a history of MI before the recent 6 months (p=0.008), respectively.
Conclusion. The occurrence of MI leads to positive psychological changes as named posttraumatic growth. Nurses and care policymakers can use these findings to help patients in coping with stressful conditions.
Fatemeh Jahanshahi, Noshin Abbasi-Abyaneh, Ebrahim Ebrahimi-Abyaneh,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This study was conducted with the aim of
determining the effect of peer education on quality of life in people with
heart failure.
Background. Heart failure is one of the most common
chronic diseases and is associated with decreased quality of the patients'
life. Considering the positive role of education in improving the quality of
life, it is important to find a suitable learning method to improve the quality
of life of these patients.
Method. In this quasi-experimental study, 60 heart
failure patients were selected using convenience sampling method during 2016.
Four peer to peer training sessions were conducted during one month. A Persian
translation of the Ferrans and Powers’ quality of life questionnaire was used for evaluating
the quality of life of the patients, before and one month after the
intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the
data.
Findings. The mean score of the quality of life in heart
failure patients was 134.5±2.4 before the intervention and 163.2±8.7, one month
after intervention. Paired t-test showed that peer education had a
statistically significant effect on quality of life in people with heart
failure patients (P≤00001).
Conclusion. Peer education can improve and enhance the
quality of life of heart failure patients.
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Nahideh Rahimi, Ahmad Amin, Behshid Ghadrdoost,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (6-2017)
Abstract
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Aim. This study was aimed to examine the effect of intravenous diuretic therapy hospitalization of people with heart failure patients.
Background. Heart failure is a progressive disease with a long term hospital admission; while having a standardized protocol can lead to a reduction in hospital costs and adverse effects of hospitalized days.
Method. This clinical trial (without control group) was conducted on 111 heart failure patients who received intravenous diuretic therapy (in 6 hours sessions) for at least one year in heart failure ward. This treatment was performed once a week in the first month, once in two weeks in the second to sixth month and once in month in the 7th to 12th month. During the treatment, patients were given training on nutrition, drug regimen and lifestyle modification. Outcomes included urine output, weight loss, hypokalemia, worsening of renal function, hospitalization and mortality rate.
Findings. The mean age of patients was 58.88±16.33. The minimum dose of prescribed diuretics was 20 mg and the maximum dose was 200 mg. Mean of urine output and weight loss were 1890±1101 ml and 3.04±5.91 kg, respectively. Transient worsening of renal function and hypokalemia occurred in 15 and 20 patients, respectively. During one year period, 31 patients (27.4%) need to be hospitalized.
Conclusion. Short courses of intravenous diuretic therapy in people with heart failure are a safe and effective method that may provide an alternative to hospitalization.
Mohammad Davarpanah, Tahereh Nasr-Abadi, Sepideh Nasrollah, Ebrahim Ebrahimi-Abyaneh,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (9-2018)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This study aimed to assess knowledge and practice of nurses about nursing care before and after cardiac catheterization
Background. The most common cause of death in most countries around the world is cardiovascular disease. Coronary angiography is an invasive procedure that is used to diagnose and/or treatment of coronary artery disease. Considering complications of cardiac catheterization, nursing care is of great importance in preventing and identifying complications. Standards are the least acceptable, expected and achievable levels of performance based on which it is possible to evaluate performance. Nurses and health care providers should work according to standard protocols.
Method. This descriptive analytical study was conducted on 65 nurses who were selected by census sampling method and based on inclusion criteria from cardiac catheterization wards of selected hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Data were collected by a questionnaire and a checklist prepared in accordance with the standards provided by the Ministry of Health and the Iranian Nursing Organization. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 21 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. Most of participants were female (63 percent). The mean score of knowledge about nursing care before and after angiography were 10.95±1.30 and 15.23±1.88, respectively. The mean score of performance about nursing care before and after angiography were 26.16±2.92 and 25.77±4.78, respectively; according to these findings the knowledge and practice of nurses about nursing care before and after angiography were evaluated as good. There was no statistically significant difference between female and male nurses in terms of knowledge and practice. Also, no statistically significant relationship was found between the knowledge and practice, before and after angiography.
Conclusion. Although most nurses had good scores of knowledge and practice about nursing care before and after angiography, but due to lack of some principles of care in their performance, further studies is recommended. Also, it is necessary for managers to provide nurses with care protocols.
Akram Ebrahimi Jaberi, Mehrdad Azarbarzin, Maryam Moghimian Boroujeni,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This study aimed to compare the effect of spaced and mass education on stress and anxiety in candidates for angiography.
Background. Regarding the role of education in reducing stress and anxiety before angiography, comparison of the effect of spaced and mass education seems to be important in managing stress and anxiety in people experiencing this procedure.
Method. In this interventional study, statistical population consisted of candidates for angiography referred to selected hospitals of Isfahan in 2018. Sixty candidates for non-emergency angiography were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly divided into two groups of 30. The data collection instruments were the questionnaires demographic information, Cohen`s Perceived Stress (PSS14) and Spielberger`s Anxiety Inventory. Initially, all three questionnaires were completed by the participants. Then the education was provided by the researcher to the participants of the mass education group individually and face to face for 25 to 45 minutes (according to the participants tolerance) and in the end of the session, a 5 to 10 minutes time were given for answering participants’ questions. In the spaced education group, the educational content was provided by the researcher in three stages of 10 to 15 minutes and in groups of 3 to 6 participants. After the training of both groups, stress and anxiety were measured again by the questionnaires. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. Before and after intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between two groups in terms of mean scores of stress, state anxiety and trait anxiety. After intervention, a statistically significant decrease in mean scores of stress, state anxiety and trait anxiety were found in each group compared with before intervention.
Conclusion. Regarding the similar effect of spaced and mass education on stress and anxiety in candidates for angiography, it is recommended to use mass education method for candidates before angiography, since it is more cost effective and time saving than spaced education method.
Rasool Eslami Akbar, Zahra Rahimi, Zohreh Badiyepeymaiejahromi,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2020)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This review study was conducted to review the effects, challenges and strategies for providing spiritual care in people with heart disease.
Background. The management of people with heart disease is complex and the course of the disease is unpredictable. The needs of people with heart disease are varied. The available evidence confirms the high level of patients' spiritual needs and desire to receive spiritual care.
Method. In this study, scientific databases and search engines such as Google Scholar, SID, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science were used to find papers published between 2000 and 2020. The keywords included spiritual care, cardiac disease, cardiac patient, heart disease, coronary artery disease and their Persian equivalents. The selected articles for review were those in Persian or English language and about spiritual care and people with heart disease that their full text were available.
Findings. A total of 27 articles were reviewed. The spiritual needs of people with heart disease, the effect of spiritual interventions in reducing the symptoms of these patients and the problems of achieving this goal and the way to solve them were reviewed.
Conclusion. Spiritual care in patients with heart disease improves quality of life, spiritual well-being, reduces anxiety and depression; therefore, it is necessary to include spiritual care in the usual care of people with heart disease.
Soheil Saeed, Neda Sanaie, Mahbobeh Abdolrahimi,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
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Aim. The present descriptive study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the knowledge and skill of pre-hospital emergency technicians in Neyshabour, Iran, in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Background. Pre-hospital emergency personnel who have sufficient knowledge and skill to diagnose, giving care and transfer of patients can increase the chance of survival and decrease the possibility of acute and chronic complications of the disease.
Method. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 126 operational personnel working in the emergency medical center of Neyshabour City, Iran, were recruited by census sampling and participated in the study during a one year period in 2021. The data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire including demographic information, knowledge level questionnaire, and a pre-hospital emergency personnel skill checklist measuring the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 19 through descriptive statistics.
Findings. The overall knowledge score of the majority of participants in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome was at a good level (58.7 percent); the highest knowledge score was reported in the interpretation of electrocardiography and the lowest knowledge score was in diagnosing the symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. Finally, the overall skill score of the majority of pre-hospital emergency technicians was at a good level (79.4 percent); the highest skill score was reported in the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the lowest skill score was in performing cardiac monitoring and detecting arrhythmias.
Conclusion. The majority of pre-hospital emergency technicians had an acceptable level of knowledge and skill in the field of managing patients with acute coronary syndrome, but some skills were far from the desired level. Therefore, due to the importance of strengthening the knowledge and skills of pre-hospital emergency personnel, as the first members of the emergency team dealing with cardiac patients, in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome, regular training and awareness of updated guidelines are recommended.
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