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Nasrin Mehrnejad, Mojdeh Navidhamidi, Mohsen Rezayee Hemami, Tahereh Ganji, Maryam Ardeshiri, Pooran Fathi,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (3-2014)
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Abstract Aim.The aim of this study was to examine the effect of family presence at the bedside on serum cortisol levels and physiological indexes increasing in stressful situations. Background.Family has a significant role inrecoveryof patients. Stress andanxiety are perceived reasons for limiting visitation in critical care units. Method. This was an interventional study performed in intensive care units of three teaching hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Thirty and six blood samples of 18 patients were taken for measuring serum cortisol level and physiological indexes during their admission in the critical care settings with restricted visitation. The samples were taken, before family presence and then, one hour after visitation. Simultaneously, blood pressure and heart rate were recorded. The blood samples were immediately centrifuged and plasma stored at 200C until laboratory measuring. Total serum cortisol level was measured using electrochemiluminescence method. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Findings.Therewasnostatistically significant difference inserumcortisol levels(P=0.70), systolic blood pressure(P=0.93), diastolic blood pressure (P=0.98), and heart rates(P=0.60), before and after visitation. Conclusion: Family visitation doesn't cause stress. Unlike some common belief about relationship between family presence and stress in patients, it can be concluded that family visitation can be permitted, if patient desires.
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.
Sahar Najafi, Hamid Peyrovi, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
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Aim. This study aimed to examine the effect of intraoperative progress report on anxiety of family members of patients under cardiac catheterization.
Background. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for CAD produce considerable anxiety in family members of the patient. Simple and clear explanations about physical and emotional status of the patient may decrease family members’ anxiety.
Method. This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 90 family members (45 in control and 45 in experimental group) of patients referred to angiography department of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran. Intraoperative progress report was implemented for experimental group. Data collection tools were demographic form and Spielberger questionnaire. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 17, using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between anxiety scores for experimental (57.64±6.52) and group (50.11±8.32). After intervention, anxiety score in experimental group (46.22±5.18) was significantly lower than that of control group (57.48±7.20) (P<0.0001). Within-group comparisons showed that changes in anxiety score was statistically significant in both groups, it is to be noted that changes in anxiety score in experimental group was decreasing, while for the control group was increasing.
Conclusion. According to the findings, intraoperative progress report during angiography in a simple and clear manner that is understandable for family members may decrease their anxiety. It is suggested to include this supportive intervention as part of nursing care delivered by nurses in angiography departments.
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.
Arash Farahani, Ebrahim Masoudnia,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (12-2015)
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Aim. The present study aims to determine the relationship between family performance indices (cohesion, expressiveness, and conflict) and the risk of myocardial infraction.
Background. Cardiovascular diseases, especially myocardial infraction, is the first factor of fatality in the world and also in Iran. The etiology of myocardial infraction is a very complicated. One of the risk factors overlooked in the studies associated with the etiology of cardiovascular disorders is family and performance indices of the family.
Method. The present research was conducted by a case-control cross-sectional design. The data were collected from two groups, a group of 50 patients with myocardial infraction symptoms (case group) referring to Heshmat Specialized Hospital for Cardiology in Rasht and Tehran Specialized Heart Center, and a group of 50 healthy persons (control group) with no symptoms of myocardial infraction. The data gathering tool included Family Relationships Index. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 16 using MANOVA method.
Findings. There was a statistically significant difference between case and control groups in terms of control variables: history of myocardial infarction, education, history of smoking, history of cholesterol and hypertension (p<0.01), and history of diabetes (p<0.05). There was also a statistically significant difference between groups in terms of cohesion, and conflict indices (p<0.01).
Conclusion. Deficiency in family performance indices, including cohesion, and conflict in family relationships, are among the main risk factors of myocardial infarction. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare and implement social, behavioral and educational interventions in order to prevent negative effects of inadequacies in family performance indices.
Seyede Halime Kamali, Masoomeh Imanipour,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (12-2016)
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Aim. This study was designed to determine complications experienced by family members of patient admitted to intensive care units and to identify related factors.
Background. Family is the most fundamental social community and has a basic role in human health. An acute illness of a family member and admission in critical care unit is considered as a stressful event resulting in some problems and undesirable outcomes for other family members.
Method. This review study was done in a systematized manner and based on library literatures. To do this, the articles published on family of critical patients during 2004-2016, searched out in different Farsi and English databases using keywords of "patient's family", "critically ill patient", "and family need". After screening articles according to inclusion criteria, 20 related articles were reviewed and analyzed.
Findings. Admission of patients in critical care unit cause some negative reactions and complications in their family in the form of physical and psychosocial disorders. These undesirable outcomes are related to different reasons usually related to patient’s caring method and the manner of interaction with family members.
Conclusion. In general, following admission of one of family member in critical care unit, the family encounters a crisis, loses its functions and experiences some problems. Based on this, nurses, as the main pillar of care delivery system, should be responsible about patients’ family, pay attention to their needs and support the family though developing a family-center care plan.
Mina Khanjari, Farhad Kamrani, Tahereh Nasr-Abadi,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (3-2018)
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Aim. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a Turkish, family-oriented multimedia application on adherence to therapeutic regimen in people with recent myocardial infarction.
Background. Using native language in education of people experiencing myocardial infarction may have an effect on their adherence to therapeutic regimen.
Method. This study is a clinical trial. The research was conducted in Post-CCU wards of Zanjan hospitals in 2016. In this study, 80 patient with myocardial infarction were randomly allocated to experimental (n=40) and control (n=40) group during a 6 month period. Data collection tools consisted of demographic form and a questionnaire measuring adherence to therapeutic regimen in domains diet, physical activity, and medication. Data were analyzed in SPSS V.20 by statistical tests (Chi-square, Mann-Whitney and T-Test.
Findings. Comparison of the groups indicated a statistical significant difference between the mean score change of adherence to medication regimen of experimental and control group (3.52±0.2 versus 2.79±0.73) (P≤0.0001), adherence to diet (3.91±0.3 versus 3.63±0.6) (P≤0.0001), and adherence to physical activity (3.57±0.4 versus 3.11±0.7) (P≤0.0001).
Conclusion. Family-centered family education through multimedia application (in Turkish) is effective on patients’ adherence to therapeutic regimen and in turn, may reduces the costs and complications.
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.
Anolin Aslan, Maryam Esmaeili,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (9-2018)
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Aim. The purpose of this study was to review the patient– and family-centered care studies in coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Background. Nowadays, the length of hospital stay after cardiac surgery is reduced, and the most of the patients recover at home with their families without usual nursing and medical care. It is necessary to provide the care based on the same needs.
Methods. This is a comprehensive review of literature published between 1990-2018 about patient- and family-centered care interventions and patient/family important outcomes in adult ICUs that was conducted through searching out databases and search engines Medline, Ovid, Science Direct, PubMed and Google scholar, including English and Persian papers. In total, 73 English papers and 46 Persian papers were found, out of which 25 papers were included in this review.
Findings. Engaging families in patient care can profoundly influence clinical decision making and patient outcomes. Yet in many hospitals and health care systems, outdated visiting policies separate families and other loved ones during hospital stays.
Conclusion. Patient– and family-centered care is associated with better clinical outcomes. The clinical benefits that have been identified through a family partnership approach in these settings include decreased mortality, increased satisfaction, improved adherence to treatment regimens, and decreased readmission rates. Although high-quality interventional studies are needed to further evaluate the effectiveness of patient- and family-centered care in coronary artery bypass surgery, it is obvious this movement in healthcare is making a huge impact on family satisfaction and patient outcomes.
Shiva Khaleghparast, Sadegh Heydarpoor, Mahmud Salesi, Mohamadziae Totonchi, ,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (12-2018)
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Aim. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of peer education on the anxiety - of post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft patients and caregivers
Background. Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery experience moderate to high anxiety, which has also been reported among their family members. Studies have shown that educating patients and their family caregivers has in many cases reduced their anxiety. Peer education and research on the effect of peers is of great importance in promoting therapeutic and caring goals.
Method. This randomized clinical trial study was performed in year 2018 in surgery wards of Rajaee Cardiovascular Medical and Research center. In this study, 60 family caregivers of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery and their respective patients were recruited at the time of discharge from intensive care unit and entering into the surgical ward. The subjects were randomly assigned to experimental and control group. Data collection tools included demographic information questionnaire and Spielberger's "State and trait anxiety" form. Initially, patients' family caregivers who were selected as peers were trained by the researcher in three stages. Before visiting the patients by family caregivers, their anxiety and also, patients' anxiety was measured in both groups. Thereafter, the patients’ family caregivers in the control group received routine training, and the patients' family caregivers in the experimental group received peer training in two sessions by their peers. In the third step, the anxiety of patients and their family caregivers in both groups were measured on the second and fifth days after intervention. The data were analyzed in SPSS 20 software.
Findings. Before intervention, the mean scores of anxiety in the experimental and control groups were not statistically different in both patients and their family caregivers, and the mean anxiety scores in both groups were moderate to high. After intervention, the mean score of anxiety in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (P≤0.0001). Also, in the second and fifth days after the intervention, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the mean score of anxiety of the patients and their family caregivers (P≤0.0001).
Conclusion. Peer education seems to reduce anxiety in patients and their family caregivers after discharge from ICU. It is suggested that peer education be used as effective and low cost education to reduce patient and family caregiver anxiety.
Fatemeh Aryani, Marhamat Farahaninia, Hamd Peyrovi, Mahbobeh Rasooli,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of family members’ health literacy and performance in face of myocardial infarction.
Background. Myocardial infarction is one of the most important causes of death and disability in developed and developing countries. Proper performance of patients' attendance in early hours of myocardial infarction event plays an important role in reducing mortality and morbidity. Health literacy is also known as one of the major determinants of understanding information about health.
Method. In this descriptive-correlational study, 286 family members of patients experiencing myocardial infarction that witnessed the vent were recruited in the study by convenience sampling method and based on inclusion criteria of reading and writing literacy and age over 18 years old. Data were collected using a demographic form, Iranian adult health literacy questionnaire (HELIA) and the questionnaire performance during myocardial infarction. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 22 using descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (mean comparison, correlation and regression tests).
Findings. Health literacy mean score (61.49±21.05) showed an adequate level. “Assessment skills” and “decision making and application of health information” had, respectively, the lowest (52.68±25.30) and the highest (68.07±19.87) mean score among health literacy dimensions. There was a statistically significant relationship of health literacy with age, education and medical profession in the family (P≤0.0001). Only 17.98 percent of the participants had a good level of performance (Scores 6.8 to 10). The history of myocardial infarction in patient and the duration of the patient transition from the onset of pain to arrival to the hospital showed a statistically significant relationship with performance, meaning that family members of patients with a history of myocardial infarction were able to transfer their patient to the hospital in less than half an hour (P≤0.0001). A statistically significant relationship was found between health literacy and performance; those with higher level of health literacy had better performance. Of the health literacy domains, only understanding had a significant relationship with performance (P=0.004).
Conclusion. Although the mean score of health literacy was adequate, the participants hadn't good performance. Therefore, improving the performance of community and family members by health service providers including nurses, mass media, practitioners, and health promotion planners for educational interventions is recommended. Proper planning to increase specific health literacy can prevent adverse outcomes in this area.
Somayeh Esmaeilian, Shahab Papi, Soroor Sohrabi,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. The present review study was conducted to investigate the effect of family-centered care education on outcomes of heart failure in Iranian patients.
Background. Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that poses a health problem due to its chronic, progressive, and irreversible nature.
Method. A comprehensive searching out scientific databases and search engines including Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Medline with the keywords heart failure and family-centered care education in both Persian and English language was done to find published studies between 2000 to 2020. Six articles were found based on inclusion criteria and reviewed to report their dominant findings.
Findings. Studies on the effect of family-centered care education on outcomes of heart failure in Iranian patients showed that this educational method has yield in effective results.
Conclusion. Family-centered care training improves and promotes self-care and quality of life in people with heart failure. Using this training program is recommended as an effective, cost-effective training method without the need for special equipment.
Payam Abbasi, Hamid Peyrovi, Seyed Habibollah Kavari, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. This study was conducted to evaluate the readiness of intensive care units of hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences for the implementation of family-centered care in 2017.
Background. Patients in the intensive care unit often are not able to participate in therapeutic decisions, therefore, involving families in decision-making process, implementation and treatment processes, and meeting the their needs improves treatment outcomes and increases patient and family satisfaction. Family-centered care is one of the means of providing care that recognizes and respects the vital role of the family.
Method. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which all of the intensive care units in the hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences were studied in terms of their preparedness for family-centered care. Proportionate stratified sampling method was used to recruit nurses, and the physicians were recruited based on convenience sampling. In order to investigate the structure and facilities, through a census of all specialized departments of hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences, a checklist was filled out. Data were analyzed in SPSS software version 22 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. According to the results, 60.9% of nurses were opposed to implementing family-centered care and have a negative attitude, and 57.3% of physicians agreed to implement family-centered care. There was a statistically significant difference between the attitudes of nurses and doctors (p≤0.0001). Also, the overall scores obtained from hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences showed that the facilities and hospital structure were poor for implementing family-centered care.
Conclusion. Differences in the attitudes of nurses and physicians about family-based care showed the need for clarifying the concept of family-centered care. The implementation of family-centered care requires structural changes and extensive equipment in accordance with the standards.
Anolin Aslan, Maryam Esmaeili,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2020)
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Aim. This study aimed to examine the effects of preoperative preparation of patients and family caregivers on outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Background. Preoperative preparation can improve patients’ experience of surgery and hospitalization. However, there is limited data about how preoperative preparation affects postoperative outcomes following CABG.
Method. This non-randomized clinical trial was conducted on ninety pairs of patient/ caregiver in the time period from July to November 2018. The participants were purposively selected and non-randomly allocated to either control or experimental group. The intervention was performed one day after admission and the day before CABG in the form of an educational video, an intensive care unit tour, and an educational booklet. In both groups, on the third day after surgery, patients' delirium was assessed in the ICU and family caregivers were asked to complete a family satisfaction questionnaire. Patients and their family caregivers in both groups completed a hospital anxiety and depression questionnaire (HADS) on the first and seventh days after surgery and before discharge. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 16.0 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. After intervention, the mean score of patients’ anxiety and depression in the intervention group was significantly less than the control group (P=0.03). After intervention, the mean score of anxiety and depression among family caregivers in the control and experimental groups were not significantly different (P=0.11). Family caregivers’ satisfaction of experimental group was significantly higher than the control group in both healthcare providers’ performance dimension (P=0.01) and comfort dimension (P=0.027). Moreover, the groups did not significantly differ from each other regarding delirium incidence (P=0.6) and length of stay in the intensive care unit (P=0.21).
Conclusion. Considering that the preparation of the patient and family caregiver on the day before CABG can reduce patients' anxiety and depression and increase the satisfaction of the family caregiver, it is recommended to use this intervention for patients and family caregivers before CABG.
Mohammad Dalili, Leila Kamalzadeh, Elham Rezanejad, Mahmood Sheikhfathollahi, Amirfarjam Fazelifar,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2020)
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Aim. This study was conducted to assess family follow-up for children with implantable defibrillators and the role of nurse in patient/ family education
Background. Implantable defibrillators are devices with the capability of rhythm detection and anti-arrhythmia therapy. The proper functioning of these devices highly depends on regular interrogation, analysis, and programming.
Method. This descriptive comparative study was conducted based on the hospital information system (HIS) of Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center. All children under 15 years of age, for whom the defibrillator device had been implanted or followed by the first author, from 2009 to 2020, were included. Continuation of follow-up was compared according to age, gender, underlying disease, area of residence, and type of family education. Data were analyzed in SPSS-24 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. Sixty-seven implantations had been done for 61 patients. The mean and standard deviation of patients’ age was 9.58±3.72 years (aged 1 to 15 years). The rate of follow-up continuation was significantly reduced during the follow-up period. Ninety-four percent of patients had been visited for the first post-implantation appointment; this rate decreased to 43.6 percent for the 5th year post-implantation visit (p≤0.0001). Follow-up continuation was 71.13 percent with old-type family education compared to 89.64 percent with the new-type one (p=0.002).
Conclusion. Considering the high-risk situation, follow-up continuing is less than those desired for children with defibrillator devices. Family education by interactive methods plays an important role in encouraging the families to regular follow-up.
Amir Tabatabaee, Esmaeil Mohammadnejad,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
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Aim. The purpose of this study is to review studies that have investigated the effect of family-centered self-care program on the activity of people with cardiovascular disease after hospital discharge.
Background. Adherence to medication, diet and physical activity in people with cardiovascular disease is very crucial to prevent readmission, independence in daily activities, and complications.
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 cardiovascular disease, adherence to treatment regimen, and family-centered self-care program in both Persian and English languages was done to find articles published between 2000 and 2020.
Findings. Family-centered post-discharge self-care program can be a principled and effective method to increase adherence to medication, diet and physical activity in heart people with cardiovascular disease.
Conclusion. One of the most important factors in effectiveness of self-care is active family participation and family-centered self-care, which can be effective in three areas after the discharge of people with cardiovascular disease.
Amir Tabatabaee, Esmaeil Mohammadnejad, Ali Karimi, Zahra Salehi, Fatemeh Sadat Izadi-Avanji,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Aim. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of family-centered self-care program based on home visits on adherence to physical activity of patients with acute coronary syndrome
Background. Coronary artery disease is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. The importance of physical activity as an important factor in controlling and preventing the recurrence of the disease in these patients. Adherence to physical activity in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has a significant effect on preventing re-hospitalization and reducing complications.
Method. In this semi-experimental study conducted in 2021-2002, 72 people with ACS were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (32 people in each group). For the control group, routine interventions, and for the experimental group, family-centered self-care was delivered. Data collection tools were demographic questionnaire and Beck's physical activity level questionnaire.
Findings. Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between groups in the mean score of adherence to physical activity. Immediately after the intervention, the mean score in the experimental and control group was 6.31±2.01 and 5.98±1.21, respectively, indicating a statistical significant difference between groups. One and half month after the intervention, the mean score in the experimental and control group was 9.14±1.44 and 78±0.9, respectively, showing a statistical significant difference between groups.
Conclusion. Family-centered self-care in patients with acute coronary syndrome is effective on adherence to physical activity of these patients. Therefore, it is recommended to use this educational method as one of the effective and non-pharmacological methods for people with ACS in medical centers and at home to improve the quality of life among these patients.
Parisa Bozorgzad, Maryam Ehsani, Mohammadreza Zarei,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Aim. This paper aims to investigate barriers and opportunities of the virtual visiting in intensive care unit during Covid-19 pandemic.
Background. Face-to-face visits of hospitalized patients in intensive care units reduce separation anxiety and stress caused by hospitalization, as well as increase the feeling of comfort and safety in patients. In addition, it is the key to patient/family-centered care. However, the Covid-19 pandemic and its related restrictions ruled out the possibility of using the family's potential and providing patient/family-centered care. Virtual visiting has been proposed as a solution to remove the family's distance from the patient.
Method. This review was conducted by searching out databases, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Magiran, SID and Cochrane with the keywords, Covid-19, Video calls, Family-patient center care, Intensive care unit, and Virtual visiting without time limitation. The inclusion criteria were the publication of the article in Persian or English language and the availability of the full text of the articles. In total, 45 articles were found, most of which focused on virtual appointments and virtual patient visits by physicians. After removing irrelevant papers, and the cases without full text, 29 articles were evaluated in terms of quality. Finally, 10 articles were evaluated in terms of subject, and the purpose related to the present study.
Findings. During Covid-91 pandemic, virtual visits were done in intensive care units in most medical centers using cell phones and tablets through social networks facilities. In all cases, families and health care providers were satisfied with this communication method, but they considered it was not a suitable substitute for face-to-face meetings. They believed that this method combined with face-to-face meetings would be more effective. Lack of regular and systematic planning, ambiguities in the duties of health care providers in the field of holding virtual visiting, lack of access to the internet at a suitable speed, and the complexity of working with smartphones for some families, were barriers of this method.
Conclusion. Virtual visiting provides a form of presence for families who are far away from their patients. Via this method, not only one but also all the family members can visit the patient. Although this method did not affect the stress and anxiety of the family and patients, but it was able to create a positive experience for them during hospitalization in intensive care units. Moreover, by involving the family in treatment process and informing them opens the ways to reach the patient/family-centered care in intensive care units.
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