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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.
Nasim Mehranfard, Jaleh Mohammad Aliha, Mojdeh Navidhamidi, Anushirvan Kazemnejad, Kiarash Saatchi,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (12-2014)
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Aim. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of acupressure on anxiety in patients under mechanical ventilation.
Background. Mechanical ventilation is a frequently used technological modality for patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and this treatment has potential to produce a variety of unpleasant stress and physiological and psychological complications. Anxiety is one of the most common mental reactions in patients under mechanical ventilation. Acupressure as a non-pharmacological approach may improve anxiety in these patients without side effects.
Method. This was a randomized block experimental study in which 164 ventilated patients with stable hemodynamics and GCS≥9 who had study criteria were randomly allocated into experimental or control group. Patients in the experimental group received two sessions/day of acupressure along with routine care for two consecutive days, but patients in the control group received only routine care. The anxiety was measured with Faces Anxiety Scale (FAS), before, right after, and one hour following every acupressure session. The data were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. Baseline anxiety level was high in most of patients. Anxiety in the experimental group decreased significantly (p=0.032) when compared with control group, over time. Anxiety was significantly different between groups, right after intervention in every session of acupressure (p<0.0001). In the experimental group, time-dependent changes of anxiety was statistically significant (p<0.0001) and anxiety was significantly different before and right after intervention in every session of acupressure (p<0.0001). The amount of change in anxiety was not significantly different between sessions.
Conclusion. Acupressure therapy could reduce anxiety significantly in patients with mechanical ventilation. Critical care nurses can use this non-pharmacological approach to reduce anxiety in patients under mechanical ventilation.
Mojdeh Navidhamidi, Tahmine Salehi, Hadi Ranjbar, Fatemeh Alipoor,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. This study was conducted to examine the relationship of marital satisfaction and self-care behavior in people with chronic heart failure
Background. Chronic heart failure is one of the most important problems in public health and it would impose heavy costs on society and family. Self-care plays an important role in managing heart failure and can be influenced by social support. The patients receive the highest level of social support from their families.
Method. In this descriptive study, 251 patients were selected by convenience sampling method. The instruments were Enrich marital satisfaction questionnaire, and The European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior (EHFSCB). Collected data were analyzed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. The results showed that 58.8 percent of participants were male, with a mean age of 59.66 years. The mean score of marital satisfaction was 145.6±41.98. Most participants (46.9 percent) had partial marital satisfaction. The mean score of self-care was 34.5±12.24 and most participants (41.2 percent) reported good self-care. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between the marital satisfaction and self-care scores.
Conclusion. Due to the positive effect of self-care behaviors on marital satisfaction and because most people with chronic heart failure have partial marital satisfaction, it is recommended to study factors influencing these components. It is suggested to support and teach patients and their families in order to improve marital satisfaction and promote self-care behaviors in these patients.
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