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Sahar Tavan, Nehleh Parandavar, Rasool Eslami Akbar, Mohsen Hojat, Mohammad Hashem Abdi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2023)
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Aim. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of wearing personal protective equipment against covid-19 during cardiopulmonary resuscitation on physiological measures and fatigue in student nurses.
Background. Exposure of health workers to respiratory secretions and droplets of patients causes many infections. The use of personal protective equipment by nurses, despite providing safety, is often described as uncomfortable.
Method. The current randomized controlled trial was conducted in practical nursing skills laboratory of nursing school affiliated to Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in 2022. Student nurses studying at eight semester were recruited in the study by census sampling method and randomly allocated to either experimental or control group. Intervention was wearing PPE during CPR for experimental group (n=20) compared to the control group (n=20) not wearing PPE. Physiological measures (pulse rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation percentage, and temperature) and fatigue index was measured before and after intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version 21.
Findings. Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference between groups in heart rate, average systolic and diastolic blood pressure, percentage of oxygen saturation, fever and fatigue. After intervention, the means of pulse rate (p≤0.0001), systolic blood pressure (p=0.035), temperature (p≤0.0001), and fatigue score (p≤0.0001) in experimental group were significantly higher than the control group. The mean percentage of oxygen saturation after the intervention was not significantly different between the groups.
Conclusion. The use of personal protective equipment during cardiopulmonary resuscitation can affect physiological measures including blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature, and fatigue in student nurses. It is necessary to design personal protective equipment with minimal potential discomfort and the highest safety for healthcare providers.
Niloofar Ahmadi, Masood Rezaei, Mohammadreza Zarei, Shima Haghani , Fatemeh Rashidi, Mohammad Abbasi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2023)
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Aim. This study aims to assess the impact of education based on the Pender’s health promotion model on quality of life and medication adherence in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
Background. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to provide adequate circulation to meet the metabolic needs. One of the common complications of this disease is sudden cardiac death due to
arrhythmias. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are recognized as an effective treatment for this issue, as they detect life-threatening arrhythmias and deliver electrical shocks to restore the heart's rhythm to a normal sinus rhythm. Despite the life-saving benefits of these devices, ICD shocks may have negative effects on patients' quality of life. Additionally, poor medication adherence remains a major challenge, leading to treatment failure, increased complications, and higher healthcare costs. Through the implementation of various educational models and health strategies, nurses can effectively influence patients' awareness, attitudes, and health behaviors. The Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM) is a framework that leverages individuals' experiences, emotions, perceptions, and
behaviors to improve health outcomes.
Method. This is a study protocol for a randomized clinical trial that will be conducted at Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Institute in Tehran. Patients with heart failure who undergo ICD implantation will be randomly assigned to the intervention and control group. Both groups will complete a demographic information form, the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). The intervention group, in addition to receiving the standard hospital educational program, will
participate in a 45-minute in-person session at discharge. This session will introduce the number and content of the educational sessions and emphasize the importance of continuous participation. Subsequently, five 30-minute virtual educational sessions will be conducted twice weekly, based on the Pender’s Health Promotion Model. Additionally,
weekly telephone follow-ups will be conducted for one month to monitor adherence to recommendations and address potential issues. The control group will receive only the standard hospital education program at discharge. At the end of the study, both groups will complete the MLHFQ and MMAS-8 questionnaires again to assess outcomes.
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