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Zahra Asadi, Maryam Esmaeilinasab, Nahid Yaghobi, Ali Ansarifar,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2014)
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Abstract Aim.The aim of this study was to compare the effect of written, figurative and written-figurative training package of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) on patients’ cooperation in the nuclear medicine department of Rajaie Heart Hospital. Background.Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of deathall over the world and MPI is a well-known diagnostic method for CAD. However, not knowing about the procedure makes the patients anxious and reduces their cooperationand causes personnel of the department to experience fatigue and workload. Method.A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the study. One hundred patients, referred to the nuclear medicine department of Rajaie Heart Hospital, Tehran, Iran, were randomly assigned in four groups (25 in the control group, 25 in written training group, 25 in figurative training group, and 25 in combined training group). Two questionnaires were provided including demographics, and a researcher-made questionnaire for evaluation of patients’cooperation. Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U post hoc test were used for data analysis. Findings.A statistically significant difference was seen between cooperation level of the control group and the other three groups. Figurative training package was the most effective training package. Conclusion.Explaining the procedure to the patients before myocardial perfusion imaging is a significant action to improve their cooperation, leading to less time waste and better results.
Nasrin Daliri, Masoumeh Zakeri-Moghadam,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2016)
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Aim. This review examines
cardiovascular diseases as the most common disease of the elderly population,
and discusses about causes and methods of prevention, mitigation and treatment.
Background. Nowadays, with
increased level of health and life expectancy, the phenomenon of elderly and
increase in chronic diseases is a main issue. In modern societies, aging and diseases of this
period of life create a high cost for health care system.
Methods. This review was
conducted by searching out databases such as Google Scholar, Elsevier, PubMed,
PMC, and Springer for the time period of 2008 to 2016.
Findings. In addition to the
impact of aging on the body organs, especially the cardiovascular system, many factors including biological factors,
lifestyle, risk factors for heart disease, underlying disease, psychosocial
factors and personality factors, may influence the acuity of cardiovascular
diseases. During aging, many irreversible changes occurs in all body systems
including cardiovascular system. These changes cause hardness, thickening and
narrowing of the arteries. With the narrowing of the heart arteries and
increased blood pressure, the heart needs to work harder to pump the blood,
resulting in left ventricular hypertrophy. Impaired cell growth and
proliferation of fibrous tissue occurs as a result of the problem in production
of impulse and electrical conductivity of the heart. Increase in volume of the
left ventricle and blood vessel narrowing lead to ischemia of the heart. Early
heart disease with progression to irreversible heart failure results in
disability, exercise intolerance, and taking multiple medications in elderly,
and ultimately, death may occur. By understanding the mechanisms of aging and
cardiovascular disorders and modifying influential factors, the process of
development of cardiovascular disease can be slowed down and the complications
can be prevented.
Conclusion. Aging may lead to
irreversible cardiovascular disease with the ultimate result of chronic heart
failure. Compliance with lifestyle modification may prevent early occurrence of
this phenomenon and some of its complications such as disability and death.
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Laya Besharati, Mohammadreza Sabbaghi, Fatemeh Bahramnezhad,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2023)
Abstract
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Aim. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying different educational approaches to self-care and their outcomes in elderly patients with hypertension.
Background. The increase in life expectancy and decrease in fertility rates have led to a growth in the elderly population worldwide. High blood pressure, one of the most common chronic diseases among the elderly, is on the rise. Engaging patients in self-care activities is considered as an effective way to control high blood pressure, requiring a shift in patient understanding, attitude, and education.
Method. This review was conducted using searching out the keywords, self-care, elderly, high blood pressure, hypertension, and patient education in databases, Web of Science, Scopus, SID, MagIran, PubMed, and Google Scholar from 2010 to 2024. Inclusion criteria consisted of articles published in Farsi and English with full-text availability, resulting in the evaluation of 14 articles.
Findings. The study revealed that education based on various approaches such as health belief, common sense, interactive and blended, Leventhal, multimedia, and virtual space had a positive and significant impact on blood pressure control. However, the specific approach with the most impact remains unclear, though studies suggest the health belief model has a greater influence.
Conclusion. Based on these findings, it is recommended that patient education is conducted based on educational approaches and self-learning models. This recommendation should be considered by hospital patient education units and nurses.
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