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Behzad Saki, Khosro Ebrahim, Amirhosein Abedi-Yekta, Leila Salehifard, Adeleh Malekipoor, Mohammad Hasabi,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
Abstract
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, Leila Kalhor,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (12-2015)
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this review was to determine the clinical outcomes of blood transfusion in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Background. Despite efforts to reduce the use of blood products in cardiac surgeries, its use is still high. Blood should be considered as a scarce source which can lead to some clinical outcomes.
Method. In this paper, a review was conducted on the studies published between 2002-2015. The studies were searched out through scientific databases, including PubMed and Science Direct by the keywords blood transfusion, adverse effects, clinical outcomes, coronary artery bypass graft surgery and their Persian equivalents.
Findings. The review of 15 studies revealed that survival rate 30 days and 1 year among patients received blood transfusion were significantly less than patients without blood transfusion. Mortality (short and long term) in patients with blood transfusion was significantly higher than patients without blood transfusion. Also, patients receiving blood transfusion had more complications including atrial fibrillation, infection, pneumonia and cerebral vascular accident as compared with patients without blood transfusion.
Conclusion. Blood Transfusion increases mortality, hospital stay and several various complications. It is essential that policy of limited blood transfusion to be considered against free blood transfusion.
Zahra Tazakori, Soodabeh Babaee, Mansooreh Karimolahi, Fatemeh Bayat, Leila Mohammad Taghizadeh Kashan,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This study aimed to examine the
effect of damask rose on sleep
quality of patients undergoing angiography admitted to cardiac care unit.
Background. Sleep is one of the basic human
needs and determine the health and recovery. Most patients hospitalized in
cardiac care unit experience some degrees of sleep disorder.
Method. In this double-blind clinical trial,
90 patients were randomly allocated to experimental (n=45) and control (n=45)
group. Data collection instrument consisted of demographic data and St. Mary's
Hospital Sleep Questionnaire (SMHSQ). In experimental group, damask rose
extract was given by oral route, 15 drops every 8 hours. The patients in
control group received placebo by oral route, 15 drops every 8 hours. Data were
collected, before and after intervention and were analyzed in SPSS 16 using descriptive and
inferential statistic.
Findings. Both groups were homogeneous in
terms of demographic characteristics. There was no statistically significant
between groups in terms of sleep quality, but, a statistically significant
difference was found between sleep quality, before and after intervention, in
each group.
Conclusion. A significant difference before and
after treatment in both groups can show that any effort by the nursing staff
even drop placebo may have an effect on sleep quality. Damask rose extract was
not found to have a significant effect on quality of sleep in control group compared
with the control group. It is recommended to replicate the study with longer
duration of intervention and/ or changing the method of damask rose
administration.
Tahereh Najafi-Ghezeljeh, Leila Seifi,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2016)
Abstract
Abstract Aim. The aim of this paper is to review studies related to
fatigue in patients with heart failure. Background. Fatigue is a subjective feeling and a multifactorial
phenomenon in patients with heart failure. Fatigue is an important symptom of
heart failure; however, lack of information exist regarding this phenomenon.
Also, fatigue is considered as a challenge by health care providers and
clinical guidelines have paid less attention to fatigue in these patients. Method. This article reviewed studies published regarding fatigue
in patients with heart failure. The studies were searched out through scientific
databases, including PubMed and Science Direct by the keywords fatigue,
predictors, related factors, heart failure and their Persian equivalents. Findings. The literature review revealed that the prevalence of
fatigue in patients with heart failure is high and different findings have been
reported regarding its severity in these patients. Fatigue and its increasing
trend during the disease progress is related to unsatisfactory quality of life
and clinical outcome. In various studies, multiple factors including the nature
of the illness and psychological factors particularly depression have been
reported as predictors of fatigue and its severity in patients with heart
failure. Few studies were conducted with the aim of evaluating the effect of
non-pharmacological intervention on management of fatigue in these patients. Conclusion. According to the high prevalence of fatigue in patients
with heart failure, it is essential to consider timely interventions by health
care providers, particularly nurses, for reducing it and improving patients’
well-being. Regarding the limitation of studies and importance of reducing
fatigue, it is necessary to conduct further research to evaluate the effect of
non-pharmacological interventions on symptom management (especially fatigue) in
these patients.
Mohsen Taghadosi, Leila Ghanbari-Afra, Monireh Ghanbari-Afra, Hamidreza Gilasi, ,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study
was to investigate the sexual satisfaction in patients with acute coronary
syndrome.
Background.
Sexual relationship is a multidimensional phenomenon which is affected by many
psychological, individual and social factors. Satisfaction of sexual relationship
leads to the strength of the family.
Method. In
this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, 254 patients with acute
coronary syndrome admitted to the coronary angiography ward in Shahid Beheshti
hospital in Kashan, Iran, were recruited by convenience sampling in 2014. Data
collection was done using the demographic and clinical data questionnaire and
Larson's sexual satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS version
13 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings.
The mean score of sexual satisfaction was 101.7±15.3. The mean score of sexual
satisfaction for men and women were 104.53±9.8, and 98.94±18.9, respectively
(P=0.04). The results of linear regression showed that the relationship between
sexual satisfaction and gender by taking other confounding variables was statistically
significant (P=0.026). A history of diabetes (p=0.048), smoking (p=0.001) and
hypertension (p=0.001) were affecting this relationship.
Conclusion.
The level of sexual satisfaction in patients with acute coronary syndrome was
high. The satisfaction in men were more than women. Also, a history of
diabetes, hypertension and smoking in patients with acute coronary syndrome
affected sexual satisfaction. Nurses should consider sexual needs of female
patients with acute coronary syndrome, and also, that of acute coronary
syndrome patient with a history of diabetes, hypertension and smoking.
Mardanian-Dehkordi Leila , Ladan Naseh, Monireh Babashahi,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (9-2017)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of Isfahan people about prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Background. Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death and disability in all societies. Lack of knowledge about risk factors of heart disease is associated with unhealthy lifestyle and increasing progression of cardiovascular disease.
Method. This descriptive analytical study was conducted in 2016 on 384 people of Isfahan, located in the centre of Iran. Data was collected by a researcher-made questionnaire with three parts of personal information, awareness and attitude questions about prevention of cardiovascular disease. The data were analyzed in SPSS 16 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. Participants had good knowledge of the prevention of cardiovascular disease (with the knowledge mean score of 13.11±1.94 of the maximum score 14). Also, people's attitudes towards cardiovascular disease prevention were positive (with the mean score of 30.6±4.05 of maximum score of 40). There was not a statistically significant difference between the score of knowledge in terms of age, sex, marital status and family history of heart disease, but knowledge about prevention of heart disease was associated with the previously received training and educational level. There was not a statistically significant difference between the score of attitude in terms of demographic characteristics.
Conclusion. The knowledge and attitude about prevention of heart disease among Isfahan people was good and associated with the previously received training. So, providing educational programs about risk factors of cardiovascular disease may improve knowledge of and attitude towards heart disease and play an important role in improving lifestyle and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Shiva Khaleghparast, Mahnaz Mayelafshar, Zahra Hanifi, Leila Sari, Masoumeh Kalaei, Behrooz Ghanbari,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (6-2018)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This study aimed to determine barriers to patient education from the perspective of patients, nurses and doctors.
Background. Patient education is one of the indicators of quality of heath care services. Patient education could lead to a reduction in the cost of health care and increase the quality of care and ultimately, help the patient to become independent and self-sufficient.
Method. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out. The research population included physicians, nurses and patients admitted to different wards of the Rajaee cardiovascular medical and research center. The sampling method was stratified random sampling for each population of the participants (patients, nurses and doctors). Data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire that measured the obstacles to patient education. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software.
Findings. According to physicians, the most important barriers to education for patients was related to patients, and then related to physicians. From the viewpoint of nurses, the most important barriers to patient education were related to nurses. Patients evaluated themselves as the most important barrier to patient education, and then, the most important barriers were related to nurses from patients’ perspectives.
Conclusion. Regarding the importance of teaching to the patient, it is suggested that the managers take actions to increase the number of nursing staff, provide patients with educational brochures, allocate sufficient funds for patient education, supervise and encourage nurses and doctors, and prioritize training in daily tasks.
Zahra Ahmadi, Leila Bahmani, Marhamat Farahani Nia, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (6-2018)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of teaching health-promoting behaviors on self-care behaviors in people with hypertension.
Background. Hypertension is one of the chronic diseases that causes serious complications on the organs of the body and requires self-care behaviors to be managed and controlled. Education increases self-care capacity in these patients and may help reducing complications and promote disease control.
Method. In this quasi-experimental study, 106 patients who referred to the clinic of Shahid Rahimi Hospital in Khorramabad, affiliated to Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, were recruited based on inclusion criteria and allocated to experimental (n=53) and control group (n=53). The experimental group received three training sessions of health-promoting behaviors in three consecutive weeks. The control group received only the routine treatments. Data were collected using a demographic form and self-care behaviors questionnaire, before and one month after intervention. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 22 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. The groups did not differ significantly in terms of demographic variables and disease characteristics. Before intervention, the mean score of self-care in the control and experimental group were 8.33±1.79 and 9.7 ±2.41, respectively, and there was a statistically significant difference between the groups (P=0.002). After intervention, the mean score of self-care in the control and experimental group were respectively reported as 8.43±1.84 and 14.46±2.13. Analysis of covariance showed that after intervention, the mean score of self-care in experimental group was significantly higher than that of control group (P≤0.0001).
Conclusion. Education improved self-care in people with hypertension. Providing education for people with hypertension can be effective in promoting their self-care behaviors.
Mahnaz Mayelafshar, Fereydoon Noohi, Leila Riahi, Aniseh Nikravan,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The purpose of this study was to investigate the key performance indicators in the emergency department.
Background. Health care organizations are confronted with various phenomena such as the rapid promotion of technology, changing demographic factors and changing lifestyles. On the other hand, the health care system has become one of the largest and most expensive industries in the world. These factors have led hospital management to require fundamental changes, including for organizations to measure performance to achieve organizational goals. Evaluation and monitoring of emergency department performance is one of the most important processes in health centers.
Methods. In this review study, the articles were searched out using the keywords “key performance indicators” and “emergency department” and their Persian equivalent in Jahad Daneshgahi Database, Iran Scientific Research Institute, Database of Iranian Journals, Springer, Medline, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Forty eight articles were found. These articles were reviewed and refined step by step and finally, 16 related articles were selected. Then, selected sources were included in the data collection form according to the purpose of the study and narrative analysis was performed.
Findings. Based on the results of this study, the articles have addressed three aspects of the importance of performance appraisal in the emergency department, key performance indicators and their types (input indicators, process indicators, outcome indicators) that are explained in detail.
Conclusion. Managers and decision makers are always faced with the problem of choosing the best index from a diverse set of indicators, and often because of data aggregation, not all of them can be used. For this reason, managers and employees have a negative view of performance evaluation systems, and it is necessary to identify a limited number of key indicators that can meet an organization's management goals.
Fatemeh Mohaddes-Ardebili, Naeimeh Seyedfatemi, Fatemeh Maroofkhani, Mohammad Reza Zarei, Leila Mamashli, Mehri Bozorgnezhad,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual health and sleep quality in people with heart failure.
Background. The quality of sleep in patients with heart failure is unfavorable compared to healthy individuals. It is stated that in some societies, spirituality is related to mental health and sleep quality.
Method. In this descriptive correlational study, 207 people with heart failure, who were recruited in the study through convenience sampling method, were given demographic questionnaires, Pittsburgh sleep quality and Alison and Palutzian spiritual health questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS V24.
Findings. The mean total score of sleep quality was 8.90±3.16; indicating that the sleep quality of people with heart failure was at an unfavorable level. The mean total score of spiritual health was 93.36±9.20; demonstrating that the level of spiritual health of the people with heart failure was moderately high. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between sleep quality and spiritual health (r=0.175, p=0.026).
Conclusion. People with heart failure who have higher spiritual health experience better sleep quality. It is recommended to pay attention to spiritual health as well as to the physical health of patients when planning caring programs for these people.
Mohammad Dalili, Leila Kamalzadeh, Elham Rezanejad, Mahmood Sheikhfathollahi, Amirfarjam Fazelifar,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2020)
Abstract
Abstract
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.
Mehdi Shamali-Ahmadabadi, Leila Issa-Nejad, Ali-Akbar Vaezi,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The present study was performed to examine the effect of virtual reality therapy training on Covid-19 anxiety in patients with hypertension in Corona pandemic.
Background. In addition to numerous physical problems, Covid-19 has had many psychological consequences such as stress and anxiety, especially in the community of chronic patients, including patients with hypertension. Therefore, appropriate interventions to reduce Covid-19 anxiety in patients with hypertension are essential.
Method. The present study was a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all patients with hypertension referred to Ardakan Heart Clinic, Yazd, Iran. Using the available sampling method and according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 60 people were selected and randomly allocated to experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) group. Both groups completed the Alipour’s et al. (1398) Covid-19 questionnaire in the pre-test and post-test stages. The experimental group received the training in 6 sessions of one hour duration. Then, both groups completed the research questionnaires again in the post-test stage. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 26 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. After intervention, there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group in terms of the mean scores of Covid-19 anxiety (P≤0.0001, F=110.807), psychological dimension of Covid-19 anxiety (P≤0.0001, F=78.30), and the physical dimension of Covid-19 anxiety (P≤0.0001, F=94.27).
Conclusion. Implementing virtual education intervention program with the content of reality therapy can reduce anxiety and its psychological and physical dimensions in people with hypertension.
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