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Sedighe Arefi, Masume Zakerimoghadam, Shahrzad Ghiasvandian, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 1, Issue 3 (12-2012)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of first phase cardiac rehabilitation programs on anxiety and depression in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Background. Anxiety and depression are psychological factors influencing the prognosis, recovery, and adherence to treatment in patients with ACS. Cardiac rehabilitation programs are an important part of the care plan is arranged for the majority of heart patients. Method. This clinical trial study was conducted on 88 ACS patients with regard to the inclusion criteria. The subjects were randomly divided to experimental (n=44) and control (n=44) groups. The experimental group participated in four educational sessions of cardiac rehabilitation program, which included familiarity with risk factors of heart disease, nutrition and drugs recommendations, stress and depression reduction methods and exercises training. Information booklet was given at the end of the sessions. Data were collected by demographic and diseaserelated questionnaires and Persian version of Hospital Anxiety Depression Score (HADS).The data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16.0 and descriptive and analytic statistical tests (Independent t-test and Chi-square and Fisher's exact test). Finding. The findings showed that there was no statistically significant relationship of demographic and disease-related information with anxiety and depression scores before study. There was significant statistical difference between two groups in the mean of anxiety and depression score after intervention (P_0.0001). Conclusion. According to the finding, the first phase cardiac rehabilitation programs is effective in reducing anxiety and depression in ACS patients Therefore, it can be an effective way to plan nursing care of patients with ACS.
Sima Hashemy, Masoomeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 1, Issue 4 (3-2013)
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Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of muscle relaxation and music therapy on anxiety level in patients waiting for cardiac catheterization. Background. Anxiety is one of the most common human emotions from positive or negative experiences of life. High levels of anxiety have many unwanted effects on the body systems. In stressful situations such as invasive diagnostic techniques, the person experiences high level of anxiety. One of the main responsibilities of nurses is to control anxiety in patients with pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Method. This quasi-experimental study was conducted in one hospital affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Science. After obtaining approval and written consent, 150 patients, waiting for cardiac catheterization, were randomly divided into three groups of muscle relaxation, music therapy and control. Data were collected by demographic form and self-report form of anxiety through interview. One hour before cardiac catheterization, the level of anxiety was measured in all groups, then, muscle relaxation group was asked to perform Benson muscle relaxation for 20 minutes based on listening to a recorded tape of guidance by headphone. At the same time, the music therapy group listened to music tape by headphone. Control group received no intervention but standard nursing care. Immediately before cardiac catheterization, the level of anxiety was measured again in all groups. Data were analyzed by SPSS using Fisher exact test, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Findings. Immediately before catheterization, patients' anxiety level was significantly reduced (p<0.001) in muscle relaxation and music therapy groups, while it increased in the control group. Immediately before catheterization, a statistical significant difference was found between levels of anxiety in groups (p<0.001). Conclusion. Both Benson muscle relaxation and music therapy significantly reduced anxiety level of patients and music therapy had more effect on the anxiety level of patients waiting for cardiac catheterization.
Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Shahrzad Ghiasvandian, Pegah Salahshoor, Anooshirvan Kazemnezhad,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2014)
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Abstract Aim. This study was conducted to examine the effect of supportive nursing program on depression, anxiety and stress of family members of patients during coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Background. patient’s family members experience high levels of depression, anxiety and stress during coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Informational and emotional support of family members during surgery may have significant effect on reducing their psychological distress and enabling them to better support of the patient. Method. This semi-experimental study was conducted on 104 relatives of patients. They were recruited in the study with regard to the inclusion criteria and assigned to either experimental (n=52) or control (n=52) group. The experimental group received supportive nursing program including informational and emotional support. The control group only received routine interventions. Data were collected by demographic form and modified Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS). The data were analyzed by Chi-squire and T-test using SPSS software, version 21. Findings. There were no statistically significant differences between control and intervention group regarding the mean scores of depression, anxiety and stress before surgery. After intervention (at the end of surgery) experimental group reported significantly lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress (P<0.0001). Conclusion. According to the finding, supportive nursing program could reduce depression, anxiety and stress of family members of patients during coronary artery bypass graft surgery so, we suggest this program as an effective intervention to support family members during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Shahrzad Ghiasvandian, Robabeh Haghverdi, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Anoshirvan Kazemnezhad, Mehdi Mousavi, Yaser Saeid,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (12-2014)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of preferred music on sleep quality of patients after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
Background. Sleep disorder is common among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery that can also affect other postoperative outcomes.
Method. This study was a quasi-experimental trial in which 70 patients who were undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery were recruited using convenience sampling method and assigned into the experimental and control group. Patients in experimental group listened to their preferred music by MP3 player for 20 minutes during 4 consecutive days, while patients in control group received only routine care. The patients’ sleep quality was measured before and after the intervention by means of Pittsburgh sleep quality inventory. Data were analyzed by SPSS, version 16, and descriptive and inferential statistical were used to report the findings.
Findings. There was no statistically significant difference in sleep quality, before and after intervention in experimental and control groups.
Conclusion. Music did not have effect on sleep quality among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery, but the study can be reproduced with some modifications (change in intervention time and period and targeted selection of patients) in future studies.
Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Shahrzad Ghyasvandian, Kourosh Jodaki, Mohammad Khavasi,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (12-2014)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the role of liaison nurse on vital signs of patients in the process of transition from cardiac surgery intensive care unit to general ward.
Background. Patients' transfer from intensive care unit to a general ward is accompanied by anxiety, stress and changes in patients' vital signs. It is said that the role of liaison nurse solve the problems between intensive care unit and the general ward and prevent adverse events during transfer of patients.
Method. This was a quasi-experimental study in which 68 patients were recruited and allocated to experimental and control group. In both control and experimental group, demographic and disease characteristics were collected in the beginning of the study .The experimental group received liaison nurse services during transfer process. Vital signs of the patients were measured and recorded at the beginning of transfer and two hours after admission of patient in the general ward. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 19 and using statistical tests.
Findings. Before intervention, the experimental and control group were homogeneous in terms of demographics and vital signs except for systolic blood pressure. After intervention, significant reductions were found in vital signs in the experimental group.
Conclusion. Liaison nurse services affect the vital signs of patients in the process of transition from cardiac surgery intensive care unit to general ward.
Masume Zakerimoghadam, Somayeh Asgari, Esmail Shariat, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current and expected status of comfort from the point of view of hospitalized cardiac surgery patients.
Background. Providing comfort for the patient is one of the most important aspects of nursing that should be considered in all aspects of care as the top nursing care priority.
Method. This was a descriptive comparative cross-sectional study in which 292 patients undergoing cardiac surgery were recruited as study sample. Data collection tool was a demographic form and modified form of Kolcaba's comfort questionnaire evaluating the current and expected status of comfort. After that the reliability and validity of the questionnaire was confirmed, it was completed by interview, the second day after surgery. Data analysis was performed by SPSS, version 16.
Findings. The participants reported the best current status of comfort in psychospiritual (63.57 percent) and sociocultural (62.71 percent) domains of comfort, and rated physical domain of comfort as the lowest one(36.64 percent). Patients reported the comfort status in the environmental domain as moderate (54.78 percent). The most expectation of the patients were to be provided with comfort in psychospiritual (92.02 percent), environmental (91.14 percent) and physical (90.96 percent) domains, respectively, and the provision of comfort in sociocultural domain were least expected (88.16 percent). There was a statistically significant relationship of comfort with gender, age, education, occupation, place of residence, income, number of family members, physical activity and history of heart surgery, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
Conclusion. Patients reported less comfort in the physical domain and the most expected domain of comfort was psycho-spiritual. It is recommended that nurses pay more attention to providing comfort in physical and psychospiritual domains.
Nasrin Daliri, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
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Background. Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality around the world. The number of people with cardiovascular disease is increasing. This review article discusses the role of Vitamin D and Vitamin D deficiency complications in cardiovascular system.
Methods. This review article was conducted by searching out electronic databases as Google scholar, Elsevier, PupMed, PMC, and Springer to find articles published between 2007 and 2015. The keywords searched out were: “Cardiovascular disease AND Vit D”, “Vit D AND Hypertension”, “Vit D AND Heart”, “Vit D AND Atherosclerosis”, and “Vit D deficiency”.
Findings. The response of Vitamin D receptors in all tissues including cardiovascular system (in presence of sufficient amount of Vitamin D) can prevent from uncontrolled growth and proliferation of cells in cardiomyocytes and smooth muscle of vessels wall. This is done by specific gene control through 1/25 Dihydroxyvitamin D (active form of Vitamin D). These genes control proliferation and differentiation of cells resulting in prevention of cardiovascular tissue hypertrophy and vessel thickness. Studies revealed that Vitamin D deficiency can cause inadvertent complications in cardiovascular system but it isn’t completely clear that administration of vitamin D can be beneficial in treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Conclusion. It is essential that adequate levels of Vitamin D is provided and replaced in the body before complications happen.
Masume Zakerimoghadam, Ali Sadeghi-Akbari, Mohammad-Ali Cheraghi, Anoushirvan Kazemnejad,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2015)
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Aim. This study aimed at investigating the effect of education based on illness perception on self-care behaviors of patients with heart failure.
Background. Heart failure is the final outcome of most cardiovascular diseases, reducing patients’ self-care behaviors as a chronic condition. Changing illness perception of patients with heart failure about the disease is a way to improve the self-care behaviors in these patients.
Method. An experimental design was used to conduct the study. Seventy and six patients with heart failure who admitted to hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences and were eligible to participate in the study was recruited in 2014 and were randomly divided into intervention and control group. The intervention group attended in three educational sessions and received cell phone follow-up for 8 weeks. The control group received conventional treatment. The self-care behaviors was compared in both groups before, and eight weeks after the intervention. The data were analyzed by SPSS-16 software.
Findings. There was no statistical significant difference between demographic variables of two groups. Self-care behaviors in the intervention group increased after the intervention when compared with the control group (p<0.0001). In the experimental group, the mean score of self-care behaviors after the intervention was significantly higher than mean score before intervention (p<0.0001).
Conclusion. The results showed that education based on illness perception affects self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure. It is suggested as an effective method to promote the self-care behaviors in these patients.
Meysam Shabani, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2015)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to review studies about the cause and development of cardiovascular diseases among people with depression.
Background. Cardiovascular disease and depression are common and the research have shown the comorbidity of these two disorders.
Method. In this review study, different databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Springer, AHA journal, Biomed, Scope med, Elsevier, and WHO webpage were searched out by Persian and English forms of keywords like “depression and cardiovascular diseases”, “depression and endothelial system”, “depression and autonomic system”, “depression and inflammatory-immune system”, “depression and platelet activation”, “depression and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis” and “depression in prenatal period”.
Findings. Suggested mechanisms of developing cardiovascular diseases by depression include dysfunction of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, inflammatory-immune system, autonomic system, platelet activity, endothelial system and habit pattern changes (metabolic syndrome) and depression in prenatal period.
Conclusion. Findings show that HPA axis dysfunction provides the situation for autonomic system dysfunction. Forming of atheroma and thrombosis are faster in platelet dysfunction, endothelial system dysfunction and inflammatory-immune system dysfunction than the other destructive ways. On the other hand, as depression can cause inflammatory-immune system dysfunction, the process of endothelial system dysfunction can cause this too. No finding has been found about the relationship between severity of depression and development of cardiovascular diseases.
Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Saiedeh Bahrampouri , Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (3-2017)
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Aim. This literature review investigates the role of ECMO in the management of pulmonary barotrauma in people with decompression sickness (DCS).
Background. As a result of change in the atmospheric pressure in sea depth, divers may experience life threatening conditions such as barotrauma in vital organs including the lungs. Delivering 100% oxygen is the immediate treatment in these situations. A modern technology for oxygen therapy and supporting vital organs in heart and lung failure is extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Method. This review was conducted by searching out databases UpToDate, Google scholar, Elsevier, SID and Magiran between 1995-2016 by the following keywords: diver, diving, decompression sickness, decompression syndrome, lung injuries, respiratory disorders, pulmonary barotrauma, treatment, and ECMO, and their Persian equivalents.
Findings. Oxygen administration and prevention of severe complications caused by accumulation of nitrogen bubbles in the body is an important treatment in this DCS. Oxygenation by nasal cannula in early stage and hyperbaric oxygenation in sever conditions are common treatments. ECMO can remove nitrogen bubbles of the blood and body and decrease concentration of nitrogen in the blood, and furthermore, improves oxygenation.
Conclusion. To rescue and prevent death in DCS victims, it is required to consider appropriate measures by minimum side effects. To do so, veno-venous ECMO can be a safe technique. The studies conducted in this field are limited; therefore more studies about ECMO usage in DCS must be conducted.
Mahin Nomali, Kian Alipasandi, Ramin Mohammadrezaei, Masumeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (6-2017)
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Aim. The aim of this literature review was to investigate the effect of self-monitoring program on outcomes of heart failure (HF).
Background. Heart Failure is a chronic and progressive disease with an increasing prevalence. Self-monitoring program may help to recognize decompensated HF symptoms and taking proper and early action. However, its potential for improvement of HF outcomes has remained unknown.
Method. In this narrative review, databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of science, Embase, and Cochrane library was used for data collection. Searching out was conducted on 27 Feb, 2017 for published articles between 1961- 2017 by the keywords "self-monitoring", "heart failure", "outcome", and their English synonyms without language limitation. Inclusion criteria were content similarity to subject under study, clinical trial study design, and self-monitoring of weight and recording it in a diary by patient with HF.
Findings. Out of 13924 retrieved articles, titles and abstracts of 8384 papers were screened for inclusion criteria. Full- text of 20 related paper were downloaded. Finally, data related to 12 papers published between 1998 to 2014 were reviewed. Outcomes of self-monitoring program included HF- related hospitalization and Emergency Department (ED) visit, mortality, self-care, quality of life and other outcomes such as disease knowledge, phone call to health care provider, Ejection Fraction (EF), HF NYHA function class, Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), and care cost.
Conclusion. Self-monitoring program has led to improve in HF outcomes. Therefore, giving weight and other symptoms self-monitoring diary beside self-care education will be recommended in order to increase patient’s engagement in his/her care.
Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Neda Sanaie, Abbas Ebadi, Mahboubeh Shali ,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2017)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to analyze the concept of heart risk perception from healthcare staff perspective using hybrid method of concept analysis.
Background. In the discussion of behavior, awareness of risk factors for cardiovascular disease is very important in helping individuals to make informed decisions about continuing certain behaviors that increase the risk of the disease, but what matters more is the perception of a person at risk of a disease that affects his or her health functions.
Method. Hybrid model of concept analysis was used to clarify the meaning of perception of risk of heart disease. Three phases of a hybrid concept analysis include theoretical, fieldwork, and final analysis. In theoretical phase, different databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Science Direct, Google Scholar, SID and Magiran were searched for related articles published from 1990 to 2018). The search keywords were perception of risk; heart disease in titles and abstracts of the papers. In the fieldwork phase, semi-structured in -depth interviews were conducted with 18 nurses who were selected by purposive sampling. In next step, by combining the two previous stages the final analysis was performed.
Findings. The combination of theoretical and fieldwork findings resulted in definition of heart risk perception from healthcare staff perspective: “Understanding the risk of heart disease is a form of acquiring awareness of the risk of heart disease that is influenced by beliefs, values, culture and attitudes of individuals, and it stimulates learning and changing self-care behaviors for efficacy in promoting heart health and avoiding risk factors.”
Conclusion. The results of this study will help to clarify the concept of perception of risk of heart disease among healthcare system staff. This clarification may lead to offering comprehensive view and better understanding for use in the research and practice.
Faezeh Parchami, Khatereh Seylani, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. The aim of this review was to investigate the role of Catecholamines in the pathogenesis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and related nursing care.
Background. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an acute syndrome characterized by acute reversible systolic dysfunction of the apical and middle segments of the left ventricle in the absence of significant coronary artery occlusion. It is believed that emotional and physical stressors are the main drivers for the disease. Despite many years of efforts to better understand this disorder, current knowledge is limited, but several authors have agreed on the relationship between Catecholamines and the development of this syndrome.
Method. This study was carried out by searching the databases and search engines (PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) to find full text articles published between 2014-2018 using the keywords "Broken heart syndrome", "Apical ballooning syndrome", "Takotsubo cardiomyopathy", "Stress-induced cardiomyopathy", “Catecholamines”, “Nursing” and “Nursing care”. Of 392 articles, 21 were included in the study.
Findings. Among the various hypotheses, Catecholamine-induced microvascular dysfunction is currently the most accepted hypothesis. Stressful stimuli can increase the activity of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary- Adrenal axis and release Catecholamine. If Catecholamines are the leading cause of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is quite possible that prescribing exogenous Catecholamines cause this condition.
Conclusion. Although many studies have attributed some of the Catecholamine toxicity to the pathophysiology of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, due to the potential impact on current treatment strategies, further study is required. Due to cardiovascular side effects, the use of Catecholamines for therapeutic purposes requires more evidence. Regarding the similarity of the symptoms of this syndrome with myocardial ischemia, nursing care in this type of cardiomyopathy is very important.
Zeinab Ghasemzadeh Kuchi, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam, Maryam Esmaeili,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
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Aim. The present study was conducted to examine the effect of an empowerment program on the life satisfaction of patients with coronary artery disease.
Background. Because of the chronic and progressive nature of coronary artery disease, patients suffer frequent problems and relapses. Heart disease is considered as one of the debilitating diseases, and as such adversely affects the patient's self-care, quality of life, and health status.
Method. In this randomized clinical trial, 84 people with coronary artery disease, admitted to post-CCU wards in Tehran's Center for Heart diseases, were recruited in 2017. The study subjects were selected based on inclusion criteria. After explaining the study objectives and obtaining written signed consents, patients were assigned to experimental and control groups by blocking random allocation. Both groups completed questionnaires for demographic data and disease history, and Life Engagement Test. The Magic Empowerment Program was performed for experimental group as three workshop sessions for three consecutive days. Intervention continued after patients' discharge from the hospital through phone calls once a week for eight weeks. The Life Engagement Test was completed by the researcher for both groups, data were analyzed in SPSS-16 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. The results showed no statistically significant difference between groups in terms of demographic variables and disease history. Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between the mean scores of life satisfaction of experimental and control group and the two groups were homogeneous. After intervention, a statistically significant difference was observed between the groups in mean score of Life Engagement (P≤0.0001). The mean score of life satisfaction in experimental group, before and after the intervention was statistically significant (P≤0.0001), while in the control group there was no statistically significant difference.
Conclusion. The empowerment program increased life satisfaction of patients with coronary artery disease. Nurses can benefit from the empowerment program to improve life satisfaction, which is one of the dimensions of psychosocial health, in these patients.
Hamidreza Ghazizadeh, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to review the cardiovascular disorders and complications caused by COVID-19.
Background. Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is a viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus was first discovered in Wuhan, China, and was declared a global pandemic due to its widespread prevalence. So far, about 500 million cases of and 6 million deaths from the disease have been reported worldwide. SARS-CoV-2 mainly causes respiratory problems, and fever, cough, shortness of breath, myalgia, fatigue and diarrhea are common symptoms of the disease. COVID-19 also causes cardiovascular disorders, which due to the importance of the impact of these disorders on the health of people in the community, in this article, studies and research conducted in this field were reviewed.
Method. The keywords “Covid-19”, “Coronavirus”, and “Cardiovascular complication” were searched out in databases, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Out of 84 articles that were found the more relevant ones to the research topic were selected. After reviewing the studies thoroughly, 33 papers that were in line with the purpose of the study were selected and reviewed.
Findings. Studies and findings have shown that COVID-19 can cause cardiovascular complications such as cardiac arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial injury, myocarditis and heart failure.
Conclusion. Given the prevalence of COVID-19 and its high prevalence worldwide, it is important to be familiar with the cardiovascular disorders caused by the disease and how to treat and manage these disorders.
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