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Nahid Salman-Yazdi, Iran Ghasemi, Asieh Salahshourian, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (6-2012)
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Aim The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life amongst asthmatic boys and girls aged between 7-17 in Zanjan Background The quality of life in patients with chronic disorders is highly affected by the diseases, especially when such variables as gender and age interfere with the situation. Youngsters suffering from asthma face numerous physical, social and psychological problems. Method In a descriptive-comparative study, 290 asthmatic children aged between 7-17 "minimum after six month of the disease were selected by consecutive sampling method. Demographic information form and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) were completed by parents. The data were analyzed by SPSS software using T test, Mann- Whitney U and analysis of variance. Findings The study findings showed the mean score quality of life was (50.56, SD=19.45) for girls and (36.02, SD=16.49) for boys. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the quality of life amongst asthmatic boys and girls (p=0.012). Conclusion The difference between the quality of life in asthmatic boys and girls should be considered when planning programs to enhance their quality of life. Thus, it is proposed the quality of life to be tested in both genders, in different ages with different chronic diseases.
Fatemeh Bahramnezhad, , , , , ,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (9-2012)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life (QOL) in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty(PTCA), before surgery and three, six and twelvemonths after surgery. Background.CABG and PTCA are common treatments in coronary artery disease(CAD). After PTCA the patient is hospitalized only for one day and pays less than CABG,but it is not obviouswhether there is any difference between the quality of life in these two groups. Method.This prospective cohort study was conducted on 241 patients (115 PTCA and 126 CABG patients) who were hospitalized in Tehran University of Medical Sciences hospitals between 2004-2006. The data were collected by questionnaire including 40 questions regarding demographic data, disease information and quality of life. The data were analyzed by statistical tests including T- test, Fisher's exact test, Wilcoxon and Friedman. Findings.The findings showed that both groups hadreduction in the quality of life(P≤0.001), but the QOL had statistically significant difference in both groups three, six and twelve months after surgery (P≤0.001). Conclusion.Patients and their families need to be supported and trained by health care team after performing each of these surgeries and encouraged to follow up their disease status.
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Volume 1, Issue 2 (9-2012)
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Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cardiac rehabilitation on the quality of life in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Background. Nowadays, CABG is common in many patients to treat complications of the cardiovascular disease. Method. This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery procedure (CABG). Based on objective and with regard to the inclusion criteria, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control groups. Cardiac rehabilitation program was conducted 24 sessions for the experimental group and the control group followed the usual program. Data were collected by demographic and SF-36 quality of life questionnaires at discharge (at the beginning of rehabilitation), the fourth week (after twelfth session) and the eighth week (after twenty fourth session) of cardiac rehabilitation. The data were analyzed by using Chi-square, independent T and RMANOVA tests. Findings. The findings showed that the experimental and control groups were not significantly different with each other in terms of demographic variables. Comparison of experimental and control groups by using independent T-test showed that approximately there was statistically significant difference in all quality of life components after 12 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation in experimental group (4 weeks after control group discharge). Also, the comparison of both groups showed that after 24 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation in experimental group (8 weeks after control group discharge), there was statistically significant difference in variables such as physical functioning, general health, vitality, emotional role (emotional limitations), mental health, physical and mental health component and quality of life. Conclusion. The results indicate a significant improvement on quality of life with cardiac rehabilitation intervention therefore, it is necessary to emphasize and encourage cardiac rehabilitation.
Esmat Ataee, Majid Haghjoo, Asghar Dalvandi, Hooman Bakhshandeh,
Volume 1, Issue 4 (3-2013)
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Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of self-care education on quality of life in patients following pacemaker implantation. Background. One of the most common causes of death after myocardial infarction is arrhythmia resistant to treatment. This type of arrhythmia can be managed by pacemaker. The quality of life after pacemaker implantation is usually low, and self-care education may be a method to address this issue. Method. In a randomized clinical trial study, 80 patients, candidate for permanent pacemaker implantation at Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Center, were recruited to either control or experimental group through the blocked randomization. Data were collected using demographic form and the MacNew health-related quality of life questionnaire. The experimental group patients, in accompany with one first-degree relative, received one session of self-care education on the preimplantation day. The content of this 30 minutes session was "how to use educational footage and pamphlets, and also, a face-to-face education. At the end of the session, the patients were given an "educational package". Following implantation, the experimental group patients were contacted once a week for one-month period. The data were analyzed by SPSS, version 15, using inferential statistics. Results. There were no statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the mean scores of emotional, physical, and social aspects of quality of life and overall quality of life, before self-care education however, after intervention, a statistically significant difference was found in all these variables between experimental and control groups (P=0.004). Conclusion. Self-care education could have an effect on the quality of life of patients after permanent pacemaker implantation.
Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh, Maryam Shahidi,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2014)
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Abstract Aim.The aim of this paper is to review studies related to self-care education and quality of life improvement in patients with hypertension. Background. Hypertension is one of the greatest health problems in the world and also, one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One of the main aims of health care is improving quality of life. Self-care education can improve the quality of life. Due to the need for recognizing trend of studies related to self-care education and quality of life in patients with hypertension, conducting literature review in this field is necessary. Method. This article reviews the studies published during the recent 15 years regarding self-care education and quality of life in patients with hypertension that were searched out through scientific databases, including Science Direct, PubMed, Cochrane, Medline, SID, Scopus, CINAHL, OVID, Iran Doc, and Magiranby the keywords “self-care educational program”, “quality of life”, and “hypertensive patients” and their Persian equivalents. Result. The literature review revealed that few studies have examined the effectiveness of training programs on the quality of life in patients with hypertension. Results showed that patients with hypertension have low quality of life. In some studies, different educational methods were used in an attempt to improve the clinical outcomes of patients and some of these self-care educational programs had positive effects on the quality of life. Conclusion. The quality of life in patients with hypertension is low. Therefore, because of the importance of quality of life improvement and due to the limitations of the studies, it is essential to conduct further research to investigate the effect of self-care educational program on quality of life in patients with hypertension.
Behzad Saki, Khosro Ebrahim, Amirhosein Abedi-Yekta, Leila Salehifard, Adeleh Malekipoor, Mohammad Hasabi,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the eight-week concurrent training on quality of life in patients with myocardial infarction.
Background. Myocardial infarction is a major cause of mortality around the world. Myocardial infarction affects patient's quality of life significantly, and it is important to find modalities to reduce harmful effects of the disease.
Method. A randomized clinical trial was conducted. Thirty patients referred to Taleghani hospital, located in Tehran, Iran were recruited and randomly assigned to either experimental (n=15) or control group (n=15). Patients in experimental group trained three times a week for eight weeks in cardiac rehabilitation department of Taleghani hospital. Quality of life was evaluated before and after training by SF-36 questionnaire. In order to analyze the data, SPSS version 18 was used.
Findings. The results showed that when compared with control group, the quality of life in experimental group has increased significantly.
Conclusion. According to the findings, it seems that eight weeks of concurrent training can improve quality of life in patients with myocardial infarction.
Tahereh Najafi-Ghezeljeh, Maryam Shahidi, Shahrzad Ghiasvandian, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2015)
Abstract
Aim. This study was aimed to assess the effect of self-care educational program on quality of life in patients with hypertension.
Background. Hypertension is a major health problem due to complications and high mortality rate. It causes problems in the ability of patients for self-care and affect their quality of life.
Method. This clinical trial study with control group was conducted in Mahmud-Abad Hospital affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. In this study, 70 patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected through convenience sampling and to prevent information contamination, they were allocated to groups according to whether they refer to hospital even or odd days. Before and three months after intervention, data were collected by quality of life questionnaire SF-36 in both groups. Patients in control group received routine education. Patients in intervention group participated in three face to face self-care education sessions (each session lasted 20 minutes) and received educational package including instruction booklet and CD. Data were analyzed by using Independent t-test, Paired t test, Chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test through SPSS version 21.
Findings. The results showed that before intervention, there was not a statistically significant difference between two groups regarding quality of life, but after 3 months there was a statistically significant difference (P<0.0001). Also, in the intervention group, there were statistically significant differences regarding the total score of quality of life and all related dimensions, before and three months after education (P<0.0001).
Conclusion. Self-care education can improve quality of life among patients with hypertension. It is recommended that health care providers, particularly nurses, implement these educational programs for improving the quality of life of patients with hypertension.
Safoura Dorri, Asghar Khalifehzadeh Esfahani, Sara Dorri,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2015)
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Aim. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of cardiac rehabilitation on quality of life and return to work in patients with Acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Background. ACS is one of the major cardiovascular diseases that can affects the patients’ quality of life and return to work.
Method. This was a clinical trial study conducted on 50 patients with ACS admitted to the coronary care units of the selected hospital of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2013-2014. The participants were randomly assigned to control (n=25) or experimental group (n=25). The experimental group received phase 1 and 2 cardiac rehabilitation program, however, the control group received usual care. The data was collected via demographic questionnaire and SF-36 quality of life questionnaire, before and one month after intervention. Return to work was estimated through questions and then was compared in both groups.
Findings. There was no statistically significant difference between experimental and control groups in terms of demographic variables and cardiovascular risk factors. After intervention, in the experimental group, the mean scores in all domains of quality of life increased significantly (p<0.0001). In the control group, the mean score of quality of life, before and after the intervention was not significantly different. A statistical significant difference was found between the experimental and control groups in all domains of quality of life, except for general health and social function, in favor of the experimental group. No statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of the duration of return to work.
Conclusion. The results of this study showed that cardiac rehabilitation program can improve the quality of life in patients with ACS.
Alireza Ghavidel, Pouya Farokhnezhad-Afshar, Hooman Bakhshandeh, Fatemeh Ghorbanpour,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2015)
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Aim. This study was conducted to examine the effect of family-centered education on the quality of life patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Background. Following coronary artery bypass graft surgery, the patients face many physical, mental and social problems, which reduce their quality of life. Teaching the patient's family provides an opportunity for family members to cooperate actively in taking care and supporting patient, thereby, improve patients' quality of life.
Method. This was an experimental study in which 96 patients with their active family members were recruited according to inclusion criteria and randomly allocated to experimental (n=48) and control group (n=48). Before intervention, SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire (QOL) was completed by participants in both groups. Then, experimental group received family-centered education in three sessions and control group received only hospital routine educational program. Quality of life was again measured one month later. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 22.
Findings. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding demographic characteristics. Based on Mann-Whitney test, a statistically significant increase was observed in scores of QOL dimensions after intervention in the experimental group as compared with control group (P<0.0001).
Conclusion: Family-centered education in patients under coronary artery bypass graft can improve quality of life in these patients.
Fatemeh Jahanshahi, Noshin Abbasi-Abyaneh, Ebrahim Ebrahimi-Abyaneh,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2016)
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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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Korshid Mobasseri, Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (12-2016)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to compare quality of life (QoL) before and after angioplasty in people with coronary artery disease.
Background. The quality of life among people with CAD who undergo angioplasty treatment is of great interest because of the increasing number of patients receiving this treatment modality.
Method. In this descriptive analytical study, 473 patients with CAD admitted to all teaching hospitals of medical sciences universities located in Tehran were recruited through stratified random sampling over the years 2015-16.Quality of life in patients was measured before angioplasty, and one month and three months after angioplasty using SF-36 questionnaire. Reliability of this questionnaire has been reported in previous studies as 0.77-0.90 (Cronbach's alpha coefficient). Data were analyzed by Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests in SPSS version 23.
Findings. The results showed that angioplasty has increased the mean score of quality of life in total and also, in all dimensions, one and three months after surgery (P≤0.0001). The relationship of quality of life with all demographic variables (age, marital status, occupation, education level, place of residence, conditions of residence and type of insurance) was statistically significant except for gender.
Conclusion. The angioplasty is well able to improve the quality of life in different dimensions in the short term.Angioplasty can be recommended as a procedure with strong and positive effect on the health conditions and quality of life in people with CAD.
Rasool Heshmati, Fereshteh Ghorbani,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (12-2016)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on physical functioning and Health Related Quality Of Life in people with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Background. According to the studies, CAD can affects physical functioning and HRQOL. Developing and examining psychological therapeutic models for improving quality of life and physical functioning would be appropriate.
Method. In this randomized clinical trial study with control group, 30 people with CAD were selected from coronary care unit of Abbasi Hospital of Mian-E-doab city, Iran, by convenience sampling and assigned randomly to experimental and control group. Data were collected by Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) for measuring for assessing health related quality of life and SF-36 for measuring physical functioning. The experimental group received mindfulness-based stress reduction program in eight 2.5 hours sessions, weekly. The control group did not receive any intervention.
Findings. The results showed that after controlling the pre-test effect, mindfulness-based stress reduction had a statistically significant effect on physical functioning and health related quality of life and their dimensions.
Conclusion. It can be concluded that mindfulness-based stress reduction influences physical functioning and health related quality of life by modulating biological and psychological processes.
Mohammadreza Jani, Mohammadreza Razm-Ara, Mojgan Safapoor, Soheila Miralijani, Fatemeh Miri,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (3-2017)
Abstract
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Aim. This study was conducted to determine the effect of education on quality of life in people with unstable angina in Qa'en, Iran.
Background. Cardiovascular diseases are the most prevalent and important cause of death all over the world, which affect the patients' quality of life. These diseases create many problems for patients and a lot of cost for the society.
Methods. This study was an experimental study with pretest-posttest design and control group which was conducted on 60 patients in the cardiac care unit Shohada hospital located in the city Qaen, Iran in 2015. The recruited patients were divided randomly into control and intervention group. During 3-6 sessions of face-to-face training (1-2 sessions per day) lasting between 15-20 minutes, screenshots (in PowerPoint software) were used and the participants questions were abswered. The quality of life of the patients in both groups were measured at two stages, before education (for intervention group) and one month later. The instruments were demographic and quality of life questionnaires (SF36). Data were analyzed in SPSS, version 20.
Findings. There were a statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of the mean scores of quality of life in the following dimensions: general health (p=0.02), physical function (p=0.003), role limitation due to physical health (p=0.05), energy fatigue (p=0.01), emotional well-being (0.004), pain (p=0.007), and total quality of life (p=0.02) .
Conclusion. Education can be a useful method for improving quality of life in people with unstable angina patients.
Nahid Mohamadi, Narges Kheirollahi, Somayeh Haghighat, Ghodratoallah Roshanaie,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (6-2017)
Abstract
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Aim.This study aimed to examine the relationship between adaptability and quality of life in people whit heart failure.
Background.Heart failure has a chronic debilitating process that can be very influential on quality of life. The main outcome of heart failure is disability and limitation in doing family, social and occupational roles. One of the determinants of health and prevention of exacerbations in heart failure patients is adaptability with the disease.
Method.This Correlationalstudy was conducted on 200 people referring to Ekbatan Hospital located in Hamadan, Iran. Data were collected by demographic questionnaire, Bell Adjustment inventory, and Mac New Quality of Life Questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 19 using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Findings.The mean age of the sample was 63.68±12.07 years. The meanscore ofadaptabilityand quality of life were76.16±6.81 and 126.85±20.45, respectively. There wasno statisticallysignificant relationshipofadaptabilityscore anddomains of quality of life ,except for the sexual domain of quality of life.
Conclusion. In people with chronic heart failure, an increase in adaptability may enhance the sexual quality of life.
Abbas Ebadi, Afzal Shamsi, Fariborz Mehrani,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2017)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life in military and non-military people with and without hypertension.
Background. Hypertension is one of the most important causes of chronic disability in the world that its progressive course may affects various aspects of quality of life.
Method. This was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive comparative design in which 200 men with hypertension (100 military and 100 non-military) and 200 men without hypertension (100 military and 100 non-military) were recruited to the study by convenience sampling method in Tehran. Data were collected by short form (SF36) quality of life questionnaire and demographic form.
Findings. The mean score of quality of life in the group of people without hypertension (military people, 82.20±12.72; non-military people, 84.83±8.01) were significantly higher than the group with hypertension (military people, 76.72±16.60; non-military people, 68.58±17.77)
Conclusions. Quality of life in military and non-military men with hypertension is lower than the military and non-military men without hypertension. It is necessary to pay more attention to people with hypertension for promoting their quality of life.
Gheisar Salageghe, Mansoor Arab, Mohammadreza Aflatoniana,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2017)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of quality of life with general self-efficacy and perceived social support among people with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) hospitalized in cardiac care unit of teaching hospitals in Kerman, Iran.
Background. Quality of life is considered as one of the important health indicators and components that is influenced by several variables.
Method. The present study is a descriptive correlational research in which 150 people with ACS who admitted to cardiac care unit of teaching hospitals in Kerman, Iran, were recruited by convenience sampling method. The instruments for data collection included Perceived Social Support questionnaire, Quality of Life questionnaire and General Self-efficacy questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18.
Findings. The mean age of the participants was 56.74±11.63. The mean score of quality of life, self-efficacy and perceived social support were 84.82±12.32, 27.19±6.89, and 63.58±13.1, respectively. There was a statistically significant direct association of general self-efficacy and perceived social support with dimensions of quality of life.
Conclusion. General self-efficacy and perceived social support have great impact on quality of life in people with ACS. It is recommended to consider these concepts in taking care of these people.
Mohammadreza Jani, Mohammadreza Razmara,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (3-2018)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between quality of life and demographic characteristics of people with angina pectoris in Shohada Hospital in Qaen city, Iran in 2014.
Backgrounds. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in most countries around the world, including Iran, and also, it is the most important cause of disability. Cardiovascular disease is one of the most preventable non-communicable diseases. Quality of life in heart disease is associated with inappropriate changes, as several factors contribute to improving the quality of life of these patients..
Method. This cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on 240 individuals with angina pectoris in the CCU and Post-CCU wards of Shohada Qaen Hospital, Qaen, Iran, from April to December 2014. The sample were recruites by census method and the SF-36 tool was used to assess the quality of life. The questionnaire was completed by interviewing patients. Data were analyzed in SPSS-20, using Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests.
Findings. The mean score of total quality of life was 61.74±22.49, indicating good quality of life. The findings showed that the age was significantly related to the role disorder due to emotional health (P=0.034), energy/ fatigue (P=0.001) and general health (P=0.004) domains of quality of life. The gender was significantly related to the role disorder due to emotional health (P=0.008), energy/ fatigue (P=0.01), social function (P=0.003) and general health (P=0.04). The marital status was significantly related to the physical function (P=0.032), and energy/ fatigue (P=0.04). Finally, a statistically significant relationship was found of education level with energy/ fatigue (P=0.007) and general health (P=0.001).
Conclusion. The use of appropriate care approaches, including educational programs is suggested for people with angina pectoris in order to improve their quality of life.
Nasim Naderi, Yasaman Khalili, Ali Ansarifar, Behshid Ghadrdost, Afsaneh Bakhshi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (9-2018)
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Aim. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of supportive interventions on resiliency components and quality of life among family caregivers of people with advanced heart failure.
Background. Advanced heart failure is a costly, progressive and chronic disease that reduces resilience and quality of life among family caregivers.
Method. In a randomized clinical trial study that was conducted as a before-after design with control group and follow-up one month after intervention. One hundred family caregivers of people with advanced heart failure, admitted to Shahid Rajaie Cardiovascular and Medical Research Center, were randomly assigned into experimental and control group. The family support interventions package included participation in group training workshops for 6 sessions (2 sessions/week in three consecutive weeks) for the experimental group. Resilience Scale (Connor-Davidson) and Quality of Life (SF-36) questionnaire were used to collect the data, before, after and one month after intervention. Data were analyzed in statistical software SPSS 23 using statistical tests related to the distribution of variables including Chi-square, Fisher, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney test, and independent and paired t-test.
Findings. At baseline, the mean score of resilience and the overall score of quality of life showed no statistically significant difference between the groups. After intervention, there was a statistically significant difference in terms of the mean score of resilience between the experimental (64.06±11) and control (48.34±16.23) group (P<0.05). Also, the overall score of quality of life after intervention was statistically significant between the experimental (70±12.91) and control (50.82±17.73) group (P<0.05). The results of paired t-test showed that one month after the end of the intervention, in the experimental group, the mean score of resilience (63.08 ± 10.15) and the overall score of quality of life (69.82±12.70) remained constant, indicating the sustainability of the effect of interventions after one month (P>0.05).
Conclusion. As part of a holistic program, the results of this study can be a guide to setting up a centralized unit for the education and support of family caregivers of people with chronic heart disease, a unit in which, in addition to social support and mental health education, their needs in terms of knowledge of the disease and participation in the care of their patients would be met.
Ali Hosseinzadeh, Alireza Shameli, Somayyeh Esmailian, Esmaeil Mohammadnejad,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (3-2019)
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Aim. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of peer education on outcome in people with heart failure.
Background. Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that is considered as a public health problem due to its chronic, progressive and irreversible nature.
Method. In this review study, a comprehensive search of scientific databases and search engines such as Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Medline using the keywords heart failure and peer education in both Persian and English language was done to find literature published between 2000 and 2018.
Findings. Studies about the effect of peer education on outcomes of heart failure patients in the country showed that these trainings have examined three outcomes of self-care, quality of life and self-efficacy in people with heart failure, and that this method has had a positive effect on all three components.
Conclusion. Peer education improves self-care, self-efficacy, and quality of life in people with heart failure. It is recommended to use this training program as an effective, cost-effective method without the need for specialized equipment.
Hedieh Salehpour, Samaneh Parchebafieh, Mohammad Saheb Al-Zamani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cardiac rehabilitation training on patients' quality of life after coronary artery bypass grafting at Dr. Lavasani Hospital in Tehran.
Background. Coronary artery disease is the most common and serious chronic life-threatening disease. This disease affects many aspects of people's lives and reduces the quality of life. In many cases, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is needed to treat cardiac problems. Improving the quality of life is one of the important goals of participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Method. In this one-group quasi-experimental study, 45 patients under coronary artery bypass graft surgery, hospitalized in Dr Lavasani Heart Hospital in Tehran, Iran, were selected by simple random sampling and were studied in a before-after design. Data collection tools included demographic questionnaire and Macnew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life questionnaire. Cardiac rehabilitation training program was implemented in two sessions of 30 to 45 minutes with an interval of at least 24 hours at the time of hospitalization. Quality of life was measured in two stages, before the intervention and one month after the second training session. Data were analyzed in SPSS software version 25 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. The highest percentage of samples was male (57.8 percent), married (95.7 percent) and had primary education (47.8 percent). The mean age of women was 60.32±9.73 years, and the mean age of men was 60.50±12.60 years. After intervention, the mean quality of life score (128.71±4.95) increased significantly compared to the mean quality of life score before intervention (96.66±9.30) (p≤0.0001).
Conclusion. Cardiac rehabilitation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery can increase their quality of life. Nurses can play an important role in improving the quality of life of these patients through implementing cardiac rehabilitation training.
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