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Seyyed Moslem Mahdavi Shahri, Ali Soltani, Payam Abbasi, Zahra Moradi,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (12-2014)
Abstract
Aim. This paper reviews articles and clinical trial evidence regarding diet for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention.
Background. CVD is rapidly becoming a primary cause of death worldwide. Thus, identification of dietary changes that most effectively prevent CVD is necessary.
Method. This review was conducted by searching out electronic databases and hand searching of library resources. Searching out articles and research projects was conducted by using keywords on the internet and relevant sites.
Findings. According to the findings, at least 3 dietary strategies are effective in preventing CVD: substituting non-hydrogenated unsaturated fats for saturated and trans-fats increasing consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from fish, fish oil supplements, or plant sources and consuming a diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains and low in refined grain products.
Conclusion. According to the current evidence, diets using non-hydrogenated unsaturated fats as the main form of dietary fat, whole grains as the main form of carbohydrates, an abundance of fruits and vegetables, and adequate omega-3 fatty acids can offer significant protection against CVD. Such diets, along with regular physical activity, avoidance of smoking, and maintenance of ideal body weight may prevent the majority of cardiovascular disease.
Seyede-Maryam Shafiee-Darabi, Hamidreza Khankeh, Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab, Pourya-Reza Soltani,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
Abstract
Aim. This study was conducted to examine the effect of acupressure on severity of pain and fatigue in patients with chronic heart failure.
Background. Patients with chronic heart failure experience high levels of pain and fatigue. Acupressure is a simple, inexpensive and non-invasive method which may reduce the pain and fatigue in patients with chronic heart failure.
Method. In this single blind randomized clinical trial, 72 patients with chronic heart failure were recruited. Subjects were equally divided into two groups of experimental and placebo, by random allocation method. Then visual analogue scale and fatigue severity scale was used to evaluate the severity of pain and fatigue in each group. The members of experimental group were under acupressure in KI3 , GV20 and CV6 point for 3 minutes bilaterally. In addition, the participants were instructed to perform acupressure in same point three times a day for four weeks. Subjects in placebo group were trained to touch the points. Four weeks after intervention, the severity of pain and fatigue was measured in both groups. The data were analyzed by SPSS.
Findings. The study findings showed no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of demographics, and severity of pain (p=1.000) and severity of fatigue (p=0.285) before intervention. After four weeks of intervention, a statistically significant relief on severity of pain (p=0.006) and fatigue (p≤ 0.0001) was seen in experimental group compared with placebo group .
Conclusion. Acupressure can be effective in decreasing severity of pain and fatigue in people with chronic heart failure.
Lida Soltani, Ali Ravari, Sakineh Sabzevari,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (3-2016)
Abstract
Abstract Aim.The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between prodromal symptoms and referring time in patients with myocardial infarction in cardiac care unit of Rafsanjan Imam Ali-ibnAbi-Talib hospital in 2012. Background.There is little information about how people respond to prodromal symptoms of myocardial infarction and how fast they refer to medical centers. Method.In a cross-sectional study, 175 patients with acute myocardial infarction were recruited. For data collection, lasting about seven months, a questionnaire consisting of demographic data, risk factors for heart disease, prodromal symptoms, referring time and causesof delay was used. Questionnaires were completed by the researcher with bedside interview with patient and using medical records. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 18 using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency distribution and percentage) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test and Pearson coefficient). Findings.The majority of patients were male (76.6%) and middle-aged (53.1). Of 175 patients, 132 (75.4%) had experienced warning sign, two weeks before the cardiac event and 43 (24.6%) had experienced no symptoms. Also, 51 patients (38.6%) had referred the physician office, clinic or hospital after experiencing warning signs. The time duration of patients arrival to hospital ranged from 15 minutes to 1500 minutes. There was a statistically significant correlations between prodromal symptoms and referring time in patients with myocardial infarction (p=0.007). Findings showed that the average total referring time was 206.94 minutes. Conclusion. Recognizing prodromal symptoms leads to earlier seeking treatment in patients with myocardial infarction. Education for increasing public awareness of warning symptoms, especially for those with family history and risk of cardiovascular disease seems to be an appropriate strategy.
Faezeh Soltani, Seyed Fakhraldin Hosseini, Mansoor Arab,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim.
This
study aimed to determine the relationship of spiritual experiences with the
life expectancy and death anxiety in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass
grafting (CABG).
Background.
The
patients undergoing CABG experience a critical situation that requires taking
into account such factors as life expectancy, spiritual experience, and death
anxiety. During taking care of these patients, nurses must consider these
experiences and their relationship.
Method.
In this descriptive-analytic study, 150 patients undergoing coronary artery
bypass surgery in hospitals located in Kerman city, Iran, were recruited within
an 8 months period in 2015. Data were collected using a questionnaire including
demographic data, Templer Death Anxiety Scale, Adult Hope Scale and the Scale
of Daily Spiritual Experiences (DSES). Data were analyzed in SPSS version 20
using Pearson correlation test, Independent T-test, ANOVA and multiple linear
regression.
Findings.
There
was a statistically significant negative correlation of daily spiritual
experiences with death anxiety (p=0.004) and death anxiety with life expectancy
(p≤0.0001). There was also a statistically significant positive correlation
between spiritual experiences and life expectancy (p≤0.0001). Multiple linear
regression analysis showed that age and life expectancy predicted 61 percent of
changes related to spiritual experiences.
Conclusion. The
findings suggest that paying attention to spiritual experiences of patients may
increase life expectancy and reduce the death anxiety. It is suggested to
include supporting, facilitating and attending to the spiritual needs of
patients in nursing care plans for these patients.
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Faezeh Soltani, Meysam Chahqui, Mansoor Arab, Seyed-Fakhraldin Hosseini, Fatima Dabbagh,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (3-2017)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This research aims to investigate the effects of spiritual care on pain in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.
Background. Pain as a significant problem in patients undergoing CABG requires nursing care. Because of side effects from opioids, it is important to use non-pharmacological approaches such as spiritual care to control pain in these patients.
Method. This clinical trial was performed on 70 patients after CABG. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire, and McGill Pain questionnaire. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups of experimental and control. Spiritual care program in the experimental group included supportive presence, supporting patient’s rituals, and using supportive systems for 3 days. Pain levels were measured before and after intervention for both groups. The control group did not receive any intervention. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 20.
Findings. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of in demographic characteristics. Before intervention, no statistically significant difference was found between the pain scores of the groups, however, after the intervention, pain scores were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. There was also a statistically significant difference between the pain scores of the experiment group before and after the intervention. Such a difference was not found in the control group.
Conclusion. Spiritual care program reduced pain in patients undergoing CABG. With regard to the results of the present study, it is suggested that nurses include religious-spiritual care in nursing care plan as a helpful way to control pain in these patients.
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