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Showing 9 results for Nurses
Reza Shahrabadi, Mahnaz Seydshohadai, Fatemeh Hosseini,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (9-2012)
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to determine sharp instruments injuries in intensive and general wards of Rasoule-Akram hospital in Tehran in 2010. Background. Sharp instruments can cause transmission of blood-borne pathogens such as Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV). Annually, there are 66000 HBV, 16000 HCV, and thousands of HIV cases as a results of contact with sharp instruments among health care personnel around the world. Nurses are almost involved in all sharp instrument injuries. Method. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 76 nurses of medical-surgical wards and 44 nurses of intensive care units. Data were collected by using Virginia University Questionnaire (Prevention Information Network) for assessing sharp instrument injuries. The data was analyzed by SPSS software. Findings. The finding showed that most injuries occur in patient's room and the lowest in the treatment room. Also, 55.8% of all patients have done no action after injury, %35 of them is followed by wards and 9.2% of them are not followed by wards. Conclusion. According to high frequency of sharp instrument injuries, it is necessary to provide health care personnel with educational programs. Appropriate education may have significant effect in decreasing injuries among health care personnel.
Sedigheh Fayazi, Mohammad-Hashem Abdi, Neda Sayadi, Shahnaz Rostami,
Volume 1, Issue 3 (12-2012)
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Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate cardiac intensive care nurses’ performance in usingintravenous Streptokinase for acute myocardial infarction patients. Background. Acute myocardial infarction is a common disease. Use of thrombolytic drug includingStreptokinase reduce mortality rate in these patients. Nurses have an important role in injectingthis drug. Method. This descriptive study was conducted on 68 nurses who work in cardiac emergency room andcoronary care unit. Data were collected by observation check list of nurses’ performance. The data wereanalyzed by descriptive statistic and Chi-square. Findings. The findings showed that the manner of presenting nursing care in pre- Streptokinase infusionstage was moderate in 52.9% of observations, but during the injection in 55.4% of observations and afterinjection, in 45.6% of observations was poor. Conclusion. The care of patients was moderate and poor, therefore it is recommended to paymore attention to education of nurses about using intravenous Streptokinase for acute myocardial
Seyysed Moslem Mahdavi Shahri, Ahmad Ali Asadi Noghabi, Mitra Zolfaghari, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (3-2014)
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Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate nurses' views about visiting in coronary care unit (CCU). Background. Social support includes emotional and instrumental support provided by family and friends who visit the patient. Visiting is shown to be influential on patients' recovery. On the other hand, visiting time has been an issue of the medical staff, patients and visitors. Method.In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 140 nurses working in CCU participated in the study. Data were collected by the use of demographic questionnaire and "The Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Visitation in ICU Questionnaire" (BAVIQ). The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS Version 19. Findings. Most nurses believed that visiting interferes with direct nursing care (65%), and causes nurses to spend more time in providing information to the patients’ families (82.8%). Most nurses (85%) did not desire to liberalize the visiting policy of their unit. Conclusion. The results of the study showed that CCU nurses have rather negative viewpoints toward visiting and open visiting policy that is in conflict with emotional needs of patients and their families.
Sima Hashemy, Sina Valiei, Mohammad Kazem Ariaie Nejhad, Bahram Ariaenezhad,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2014)
Abstract
Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of training cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation management on knowledge of nurses working in maternity wards of Ganjavian Hospital, Dezful, Iran, in 2013. Background.Cardiaopulmonary cerebral arrest is one of the most dangerous situations that threats the life and requires immediate and appropriate action to survive and protect life and prevent irreparable/irrecoverable complications of the body vital organs. Method.This is a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study in which 40 nurses employed in maternal wards of Ganjavian Hospital in Dezful were recruited. The tool used in this study was a researcher-made questionnaire including 20 questions to determine the knowledge of nurses about cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation management. After the content validity and reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed, it was distributed among and completed by the participants, before and after intervention. Training workshop was conducted in the form of lecture and practical training on manikin, 8 hours per day for 2 days in both basic and advanced level. The data were analyzed using SPSS 17. Findings. Maximum and minimum scores of pretest were 13 and 5, respectively, with a mean of 9.90 and standard deviation 7.9. Maximum and minimum scores of post-test were 15 and 8, respectively with a mean of 11.25 and standard deviation 1.6. There was a statistically significant difference between scores of nurses’ knowledge, before and after training (P<0.0001) Conclusion.The findings provide strong evidence, supporting the important role of holding continuous in-service training courses of cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation to improve scientific qualification of the nurses. It is recommended to put more emphasis on resuscitation management process and standardization of the efforts of resuscitation team during emergency events.
Zahra Nezam Abadi, Nasrin Jafari, Zahra Farsi, Armin Zareiyan,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (9-2014)
Abstract
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Aim. This study assessed the knowledge of nurses about arterial blood gases interpretation in intensive care units of selected hospitals in Tehran.
Background. Measurement of arterial blood gases are widely used in intensive care units. The knowledge and mastery in interpretation of arterial blood gases is an essential skill for critical care nurses.
Method. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 117 nurses working in intensive care units at selected military hospitals in Tehran in 2013. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisted of 45 questions about personal and professional information, also in the domain of blood gases interpretation based on Bloom's classification of knowledge (judgment and evaluation phase). Data are analyzed by SPSS and descriptive and inferential statistics were presented.
Findings. Knowledge of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses was moderate to poor in arterial blood gas interpretation. A statistically significant difference was seen between the knowledge of the subjects in terms of some variables.
Conclusion. Given the importance of arterial blood gases interpretation in ICUs, it is necessary to pay attention to in-service and continuing education programs for nurses.
Karim Darvishpoor, Hashem Heshmati,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2016)
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Abstarct Aim.The aim of this study was to determine nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and performance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) based on PRECEDE model. Background. Despite development of CPR team in Iran’s hospitals, performance in the field of CPR is not satisfactory. Method. In this cross-sectional descriptive analytical study, all staff nurses (n= 97) working at ateaching hospital (9 Day) in Torbat-e-Heiydariyeh, Iran, were studied.The data collection tools included a reliable and valid researcher-made questionnaire to collect demographic data and a questionnaire which developed based on PRECEDE model.Data were analyzed in SPSS version 20 using ANOVA, linear regression and Pearson correlation coefficient. Findings. The mean age of the nurses was 29.45±7.45 years.The average score for PRECEDE model constructs were 79.17±18.68 (knowledge), 95.48±6.64 (attitude), 62.6±19.52 (enabling factors), 67.61±20.12 (reinforcing factors), and 72.37± 9.71 (performance).Also enabling factors were the most important predictor of nurses’ performance (B=0.773, p<0/0001).A statistically significant relationship was observed of nurses’ performance with gender (p=0.007) and experience of CPR (p=0.027). There was a positive significant correlation of enabling factors with reinforcing factors (p=0.007, r=0.274) and behavior (p=0.000, r=0.773). Conclusions. Constructs of knowledge, attitude, and performance were in desirable level and constructs of reinforcing and enabling factors were in moderate level. It is recommended to implement interventions and programs while considering enabling and reinforcing factors for promoting the performance of nurses in CPR.
Saghi Ghafourian-Abadi, Farhad Kamrani,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim.
The present study aimed to examine Critical care
nurses’ participation in clinical decision making with physicians.
Background.
Regarding to the extent of the responsibilities and
scope of nursing science and the need for making accurate and sensitive decisions,
nurses should be able to judge on clinical solemn occasions and make decisions
to save the patient’s life in complex situations.
Method.
In this cross-sectional study, 110 critical care
nurses working in intensive care units of health care centers in Rasht, Iran,
were recruited using census sampling method. The data were collected using the
questionnaire “participation in clinical decision making” (PDAQ) and
demographic form. Data were analyzed in SPSS using descriptive and inferential
statistics.
Findings.
The results showed that the majority of critical
care nurses were being participated in clinical decisionmaking.
Conclusion.
Work experience, marital status, desire to continue
work in intensive care unit, and managerial role contributed to greater
participation of critical care nurses in clinical decision making with
physicians.
Sahar Avazpour, Amin Amini,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
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Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two high intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol on plasma levels of adiponectin, leptin and hypertension in overweight nurses.
Background. Cardiovascular disease, as a chronic and debilitating physical condition, is one of the most common causes of death worldwide and can affect the health of individuals, especially nurses who are exposed to a variety of diseases and it is necessary to identify variables related to health in these group.
Method. This was a clinical trial in which 27 nurses (mean age 25.81±0.6 years, mean height 158.01±7.6 cm and mean weight 69.41±0.25 kg) were selected and randomly divided into three groups of high intensity interval training type 1 (8 seconds of fast running and 12 seconds of active recycling), high intensity interval training type 2 (40-meter sweep test with maximum speed), and control group. High intensity interval training type 1 was performed for four weeks, three sessions per week, each session lasted 6-9 minutes with more than 90% of maximum heart rate. High intensity interval training type 2 was performed for four weeks, three sessions per week, with more than 90% of the maximum heart rate. The control group did not participate in any training program.
Findings. The study showed that HIIT type 1 and type 2 had a statistically significant effect on reducing plasma leptin levels, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and increasing plasma adiponectin concentration in nurses. Both training methods improved health indicators (adiponectin, leptin and systolic and diastolic blood pressure), but HIIT type 1 training caused more control and regulation of these indicators compared with compared to HIIT type 2.
Conclusion. There is a significant difference between type 1 HIIT exercise, type 2 HIIT exercise and control in research variables (adiponectin, leptin and blood pressure) in nurses.
Fatemeh Nemati, Amir Tabatabaee, Zahra Salehi, Esmaeil Mohammadnejad,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
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Aim. The purpose of this study is to review studies that have investigated the effect of CardioPulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR) training on nurses' knowledge and performance.
Background. CPCR is a systematic procedure and a set of targeted measures have been used by nurses to restore the vital functions of the body's central organs, such as the heart, lungs, and brain. The application of teaching is a suggested method for improving the knowledge and skills of nurses PCPR in most published articles.
Method. In this r eview study, a comprehensive search of scientific databases and sear ch engines such as Science Direct, PubMed, Cochrane, Medline, SID, Scopus, CINAHL, OVID, Iran Doc and Magiran using the keywords cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nurses, practice, knowledge in both Persian and English languages was done to find articles published between 2010 and 2022.
Results: CPCR training in both face-to-face and virtual form can be effective on the knowledge and performance of nurses, and in all studies there was a significant relationship between the scores before and after the training. The implementation of these trainings should be repeated for nurses permanently and every six months.
Conclusion: Basic training can lead to increasing the knowledge of nurses in the field of basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Based on this, regular theoretical and practical workshops and training courses are recommended.
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