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Sahar Najafi, Hamid Peyrovi, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (3-2015)
Abstract
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.
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.
Esmaeil Mohammadnejad, Abbas Abbaszadeh, Hamid Soori, Shirin Afhami,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2015)
Abstract
Aim. The aim of the study is to investigate the need for hospital infection control and prevention.
Background. Nosocomial infections are among the major health problems which increase mortality and hospital costs, especially in intensive care units. Successful control of nosocomial infections depends on recognition of hospital challenges in this issue.
Method. This study is an overview study. The keywords “hospital infection” and “ICU”, alone or together, with Persian equivalents were searched in websites such as Iranmedex, CINAHL, Scopus, Medline, Embase, SID, PubMed, Magiran and Irandoc.
Findings. Based on the findings, the main causes of nosocomial infections included multiple procedures and invasive diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, especially in ICUs. Compromised immune system, duration of hospitalization, absence of hospital surveillance reporting system, inappropriate disinfection and sterilization of equipment, inappropriate physical structure of ICU, non-cooperative managers and departments, and lack of knowledge of medical staff, especially physicians and nurses.
Conclusion. Identifying causes of hospital infections and the use of especial measures to promote safety and enhance quality of care in the treatment and prevention of these infections are necessary for a comprehensive and integrated controlling program.
Hamid Peyrovi, Mona Alinejad-Naeini, Ahmad Amin,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (12-2015)
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this review was to introduce cardiac cachexia for health care team, especially nurses. Acquaintance of health care providers with cardiac cachexia may lead them to pay more attention to this phenomenon when taking care of heart failure patients with cardiac cachexia.
Background. Heart failure is a systemic condition starting with heart dysfunction followed by dysfunction of most body organs including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, renal, neuroendocrine, immune, haemostatic, and inflammatory systems. Heart failure is already considered as a multisystem disease which can lead to such morbidities as anemia, insulin resistance, autonomic nervous system imbalance, and cardiac cachexia. Despite the importance of cachexia phenomenon in people with heart failure, it seems that it is not sufficiently considered by health care providers in the treatment and care program.
Method. In this paper, a review was conducted on the studies published between 1999-2016 about cardiac cachexia. The studies were searched out through scientific databases, including PubMed and Science Direct by the keywords heart failure and cachexia. The search resulted in 493 papers out of which 41 paper were considered in this review.
Findings. In the last two decades, many attempts have been made to determine a unified definition of the cachexia. An anabolic/ catabolic imbalance with the dominance of catabolism which is the result of a combination of immunologic, metabolic, and neuroendocrine processes has been considered as pathophysiology of cardiac cachexia. In the early period after development of chronic heart failure, most of these processes are activated to protect heart and circulatory system from damage and also, to compensate for decreased cardiac muscle performance. Mechanisms of cachexia development are multiple, and it is necessary for treatment to consider several mechanisms simultaneously. Therapeutic management is based on prevention, exercise, nutrition, and drugs.
Conclusion. Cardiac cachexia as a complication of chronic heart failure has adverse effects on patients’ quality of life and outcomes. The success of strategies for prevention or treatment of cardiac cachexia greatly depends on patients adherence to therapeutic regimen; multidimensional nature of strategies makes it necessary to be implemented in a comprehensive and right way.
Masoumeh Zakeri-Moghadam, Hosein Bahadori Far, Zahra Abbasi, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2016)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of music therapy on ventilation criteria in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit.
Background. Complications made by mechanical ventilation are so much and considerable. Improvement of ventilation criteria is one of the factors that facilitatesweaning from mechanical ventilation.
Method. This randomized controlled trial was conducted in intensive care units of a teaching hospital affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Seventy patients were recruited based on inclusion criteria and randomly allocated to experimental (n=35) and control (n=35) groups. For experimental group, relaxing music therapy was played with headphone for 30 minutes, once in the morning and once in the afternoon for one day. For control group, headphone was used without music for 30 minutes, once in the morning and once in the afternoon for one day. In both groups, ventilation criteria of respiratory rate, peak airway pressure and arterial saturation of oxygen (SaO2) were recorded in four intervals. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 18 using statistical test.
Findings. Comparing of trends of ventilation criteria in experimental group showed that music therapy significantly reduced the mean respiratory rate (p= 0.0001), while in the control group, the mean respiratory rate slightly increased with time. In experimental group, the mean airway pressure reduced significantly within 30 minutes (17.30±3.65) compared with the time zero (19.68±3.64) (p=0.001). In the control group, the mean airway pressure increased slightly. The amount of spo2 did not differ significantly between experimental and control group (P=0.051).
Conclusion. Implementing music therapy in mechanically ventilated patients admitted to intensive care unit can reduce respiratory rate and maximum airway pressure. These could reduce the work of breathing and facilitate weaning the patient from ventilators.
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.
Khadije Noori, Akbar Nikpajouh, Yasaman Khalili, Hamid Sharif Nia, Ali Ansarifar,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (3-2017)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim.The aim of this study was to compare clinical manifestations of ACS in middle-aged and elderly people who were hospitalized in ShahidRajai Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center in 2016 .
Background. ACS is one of the most important health challenges in the world. The most important diagnostic marker of ACS is the clinical symptoms, but the symptoms of the disease are different among middle-aged and elderly people.
Method. This study was a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 384 patients with ACS admitted to ShahidRajai Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center in 2016. Data collection tools included demographics form, a questionnaire for recording signs and symptoms of ACS and the pain questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS 18.
Findings. The most common symptom was chest pain in both groups. Typical symptoms between the two groups showed no statistically significant difference. Of non-typical symptoms, hiccup was reported more in middle-age group than the elderly group (P=0.001). In terms of the location of the pain, left arm in the elderly was higher than the middle-aged group (P=0.001). The quality of pain in both groups was not significantly different.
Conclusion. Chest pain is the most common symptom in both middle-aged and elderly people. Among the non-typical symptoms, only hiccups in the middle-aged people are more common than the elderly people. Health care providers should pay more attention to the initial assessment.
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.
Hamid Peyrovi,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. This study was conducted to investigate palliative care in people with heart failure.
Background. Heart failure as a syndrome of cardiac dysfunction has a variety of pathophysiology. Progress in knowledge related to heart failure has led to improvement in survival, but the incidence and prevalence of the syndrome is incremental. Cure of the disease is rarely possible and as a chronic disease it can significantly affect the patient, family and health care system. Providing care for patients with heart failure is a complex phenomenon and as the disease progresses to the late stages, palliative care takes a larger part of the caring.
Method. In this review study, scientific databases and search engines such as SID, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched for to find articles published from the beginning of 2000 to 2017. The keywords used for the search included heart failure, palliative care and their Persian equivalent. Papers in Persian and English that were available on the common theme of heart failure and palliative care were reviewed.
Findings. A total of 36 English and one Persian article were reviewed. The definitions of palliative care, views on palliative care, palliative care drugs, types of palliative care providers, palliative care models, palliative care delivery to family caregivers, and the future of palliative care were the topics covered in the reviewed articles.
Conclusion. Palliative care for people with heart failure should be considered in line with the treatment plan of these patients. Special attention should be payed to development of specialty palliative care and long-term planning for primary palliative care
Hamid Sharif Nia, Abbas Balouchi, Azar Jafari, Ameneh Yaghoobzadeh, Maryam Ziyari, Fereshteh Eidy, Amir Hossein Goudarzian, Mozhdeh Sarmadikia, Mahbubeh Janbaz, Mr Farhad Arefinia,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between seasonal changes and incidence of AMI in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran.
Background. Although various studies have been carried out to examine the relationship between seasonal changes and incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in different parts of the world, many of them have limitations and there are many contradictions between their findings. Despite considerable prevalence of AMI in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, similar studies have not been conducted in this area.
Method. This cross-sectional study was done based on medical data of heart center of Sistan and Baluchestan Province from March 2015 to April 2016. In this study, census sampling was achieved of all the patients with AMI symptoms. Variables such as age, sex, marital status, birth date, physical symptoms, and past medical history; and also meteorological parameters such as minimum, maximum and average of temperature (Celsius), and wind direction were collected.
Findings. Except of mean rainfall, mean rate of other parameters had statistically significant differences during 12-month period of the study. Spearman correlation test showed a positive statistically significant correlation of incidence of AMI during one year with sunshine hours (r=0.685, p=0.014), and maximum daily temperature (r=0.626, p=0.030).
Conclusion. Finding revealed that raising temperature had direct relationship with incidence of AMI. The findings could be a foundation for governmental important health plans to control the incidence of AMI.
Atefeh Aliahmad, Seyed Javad Ghazi Mirsaeid, Hamideh Ehtesham,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study is assessment the status of altmerics of the articles in the Iranian Cardiovascular journals indexed in Scopus by using the PlumX during 2014-2016.
Background. With the change in the pattern of accessing to the electronic content of journals, new spaces for scientific and research evaluations have emerged in different ways. Plam Analytics strives to provide research metrics for all types of the research outputs.
Method. The purpose of this study is descriptive and applied in a descriptive study. The number of active Iranian cardiovascular journals in Scopus is based on the SCImago over a defined period include ARYA Atherosclerosis ، International Cardiovascular Research Journal, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center and Iranian Heart Journal , which had published 671 articles on the Scopus and all were included in the study.
Findings. The results showed that the number of usage of articles in journals of ARYA Atherosclerosis, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center and Iranian Heart Journal was zero and the rate of usage of articles published by International Cardiovascular Research Journal were 130 times. Results showed that the number of the capture of articles published by ARYA Atherosclerosis were 134 times, International Cardiovascular Research Journal were 347, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center was 195 and Iranian Heart Journal was 223. The results showed that the number of presence of articles published by the Iranian journals in the cardiovascular field indexed in Scopus on social networks and mention to these articles was zero. A total of 671 articles were cited 1030 times.
Conclusion. The results of this study showed that PlumX indices in the Iranian cardiovascular articles were very low and in some cases was zero.
Robabeh Khalili, Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh, Alireza Alizadeh Ghavidel, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Zero-balance (Z-Buf) ultrafiltration on arterial blood gases in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Background. Cardiopulmonary bypass can cause complications such as systemic inflammatory response syndrome, ischemic reperfusion injury, decreased cardiac output, and other related complications.
Method. This study was a randomized clinical trial study with control group. Seventy six patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting were selected through consecutive sampling method from early January 2016 to the end of June 2017. To allocate the participants into groups, randomized blocking method was used. Patients in the experimental group were connected to the cardiopulmonary bypass system and Zero-balance (Z-Buf) ultrafiltration. Arterial blood gases including BE, Pao2, Pco2, Tco2, PH, Lactate, and O2Sat were measured in the preoperative time, every half hour during the operation, immediately after the operation and 6 hours after transferring the patient to intensive care unit. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS Version 22.
Findings. The results showed that the changes in PCO2 in both groups were not statistically significant, but the changes in other arterial blood gas parameters (BE, Pao2, Tco2, PH, Lactate, O2Sat) were statistically significant in two groups (P<0.05). There were more changes in arterial blood gases in the control than the experimental group.
Conclusion. The use of Zero-balance ultrafiltration reduces changes in arterial blood gas parameters in patients with undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The use of this method by heart surgeons and perfusionists can reduces the incidence of clinical complications in these patients.
Mojdeh Navidhamidi, Tahmine Salehi, Hadi Ranjbar, Fatemeh Alipoor,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
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.
Fariba Nasiri Ziba, Farideh Mehrabani, Doctor Hamid Haqqani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between quality of life and hope in people with ischemic heart disease.
Background. The increase in the number of patients with ischemic heart disease in recent years and its psychological and physical consequences and complications necessitates investigating their quality of life and hope.
Method. In this descriptive-correlational study, 150 people with ischemic heart disease hospitalized in Shahid Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center in Tehran, Iran, were investigated. Data collection tools were demographic information questionnaire, France and Powers quality of life questionnaire (1999) and Snyder hope scale (1991). Data were analyzed in SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistical.
Finding. The results of the present study showed that the quality of life in people with ischemic heart disease was at a good level (mean score 20.64±3). The level of hope in these patients was high (the mean score 40.33±5). There was a statistically significant relationship between hope and quality of life score (P≤0.0001, r=0.48).
Conclusion. Regarding the positive relationship of quality of life with hope in ischemic heart patients, nurses can be advised to pay attention to these aspects of life in this group of patients and incorporate into their routine care.
Payam Abbasi, Hamid Peyrovi, Seyed Habibollah Kavari, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
Abstract
Abstract
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.
Maryam Bagholi Kermani, Mohsen Golparvar, Hamid Athashpour, Masoumeh Sadeghi,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of integrative behavioral couple therapy, narrative couple therapy, and couple schema therapy on affective capital and depression among people with coronary artery disease.
Background. Coronary artery disease is one of the heart diseases that can cause problems for couples.
Method. This was a semi-experimental study with a pretest and posttest design and control group. The statistical population consisted of people with coronary artery disease and their spouses out of which 64 couples were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly assigned to three experimental groups and a control group (16 couples in each group). Affective Capital Questionnaire and Depression Inventory of Beck was used to assess dependent variables in two stages. The three intervention groups were each treated for 8 sessions of 90 minutes and the control group did not receive any treatment. The data were analyzed in SPSS by descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. In terms of affective capital, there was a statistically significant difference of integrative behavioral couple therapy, narrative couple therapy and couple schema therapy with the control group (p≤0.001), and of integrative behavioral couple therapy with narrative couple therapy and couple schema therapy (p≤0.001). For depression, there was a statistically significant difference of the three intervention groups with the control group, and of integrated behavioral couple therapy and couple schema therapy with couple narrative therapy (p<0.05).
Conclusion. According to the results, integrative behavioral couple therapy, couple schema therapy and narrative couple therapy are effective in increasing affective capital and reducing depression in people with coronary artery disease and their spouses. It is recommended that these three interventions be used for these patients and their spouses in cardiovascular disease centers.
Hamidreza Ghazizadeh, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to review the cardiovascular disorders and complications caused by COVID-19.
Background. Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is a viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus was first discovered in Wuhan, China, and was declared a global pandemic due to its widespread prevalence. So far, about 500 million cases of and 6 million deaths from the disease have been reported worldwide. SARS-CoV-2 mainly causes respiratory problems, and fever, cough, shortness of breath, myalgia, fatigue and diarrhea are common symptoms of the disease. COVID-19 also causes cardiovascular disorders, which due to the importance of the impact of these disorders on the health of people in the community, in this article, studies and research conducted in this field were reviewed.
Method. The keywords “Covid-19”, “Coronavirus”, and “Cardiovascular complication” were searched out in databases, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Out of 84 articles that were found the more relevant ones to the research topic were selected. After reviewing the studies thoroughly, 33 papers that were in line with the purpose of the study were selected and reviewed.
Findings. Studies and findings have shown that COVID-19 can cause cardiovascular complications such as cardiac arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial injury, myocarditis and heart failure.
Conclusion. Given the prevalence of COVID-19 and its high prevalence worldwide, it is important to be familiar with the cardiovascular disorders caused by the disease and how to treat and manage these disorders.
Maryam Bagholi Kermani, Mohsen Golparvar, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Hamid Athashpour,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of narrative couple therapy, couple schema therapy and integrative behavioral couple therapy on hope and perceived stress among patients with coronary artery disease and their spouses.
Background. Coronary artery disease is one of the heart diseases that can make couples face problems and need help.
Methods. This research was a semi-experimental study with a pretest and posttest design and with a control group. The statistical population was people with coronary artery disease and their spouses in the winter of 2021. Sixty four couples were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly assigned to three experimental groups and a control group (16 couples for each group). Hope scale of Snyder and perceived stress of Leung et al. were used to assess dependent variables in two stages. The three intervention groups were each treated for 8 sessions of 90 minutes and the control group did not receive any intervention. The data were analyzed by analysis of covariance and post-hoc Bonferroni test.
Findings. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference of integrative behavioral couple therapy and couple schema therapy with the control group in terms of hope (P≤0.0001), but there was no statistically significant difference between the narrative couple therapy and control group and between three interventions. About the perceived stress, the results showed that there was a statistically significant difference of integrative behavioral couple therapy, narrative couple therapy and couple schema therapy with the control group (p≥0.05).
Conclusion. Considering the effect of integrative behavioral couple therapy and couple schema therapy in increasing hope and effect of the mentioned two interventions and narrative couple therapy in reducing perceived stress among people with coronary artery disease and their spouses. It is recommended to use these interventions in cardiovascular treatment centers.
Mahnaz Mayel Afshar, Mohammadziae Totonchi, Feridoun Noohi, Dr Majid Maleki, Neda Shirkhanloo, Hamidreza Pasha, Fatemeh Ahangari, Shahpour Geravandpoor, Ali Fathollahifard,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
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Aim. This study aimed at investigating the obstacles to the implementation of evidence-based care from the perspective of the staff nurses in Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran, Iran
Background. Evidence-based care plays a crucial role in enhancing the nursing care quality due to the up-to-date care measures and procedures, and the cost-effectiveness for patients. However, there are some obstacle to implement it that should be addressed.
Method. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 215 nurses from different departments of Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran, Iran. They were selected using simple random sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire measuring the obstacles to the implementation of evidence-based care. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version 20.
Findings. According to the nursing staff, the obstacles to the implementation of evidence-based care in the management dimension were the insufficient number of staff (80 percent), the large number of patients (71 percent), and the lack of motivation in the staff (68 percent) and in the individual-care dimension the obstacles were the lack of enough time for nurses to study the conducted research (72 percent).
Conclusion. The obstacles to the implementation of evidence-based care are in both individual and managerial areas, so it is suggested to correct arrangement of human resources, holding training workshops and meetings, creating interaction with the centers implementing evidence-based care, and using their life experiences considering the available facilities.
Shiva Khaleghparast, Leyla Abdolkarimi, Monireh Kamali, Hamidreza Pouraliakbar, Masoumeh Rostami, Neda Shirkhanloo, Hamidreza Pasha, Fahimeh Farrokhzadeh, Samaneh Karimian, Saeideh Mazloomzadeh,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2023)
Abstract
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Aim. This study examines the relationship of COVID-19 infection with demographic characteristics of the staff at Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute during the first six months of the epidemic.
Background. The COVID-19 virus was first identified in December 2019 in China and then rapidly spread to other countries. One of the challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic was human resource management. This led managers to prioritize protecting and managing employee health and safety.
Method. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on the staff of the Rajaei Cardiovascular Institute who were infected with COVID-19 between February and September 22, 2020. Demographic characteristics and clinical variables of the patients were collected using clinical records, interviews with the infected individuals, and phone calls. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 22.
Findings. Over six months, 448 individuals with a mean age of 38.86 years contracted COVID-19. Among them, 280 individuals (62.5 percent) were female. A total of 155 employees (67.1 percent) developed symptoms of the disease within one to five days after contact with an infected person. Additionally, 206 employees (48.4 percent) used all three protective measures—masks, gloves, and social distancing. Contact with an infected individual was observed as the most common method of disease transmission. The most common symptoms among the infected were myalgia, weakness, and fever, with only 3.5 percent requiring hospitalization.
Conclusion. Most patients, despite following health and personal protection guidelines, contracted COVID-19. Therefore, it seems that in addition to adhering to health guidelines, vaccination is also an important necessity to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other factors, such as changes in virus strains and people's failure in following health protocols, also contribute to the spread of the disease.
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