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Showing 3 results for Cardiac Care Unit
Pouya Farokhnezhad-Afshar, Zahra Khajali, Rasoul Azarfarin, Azam Mahmoudi,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (9-2014)
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Abstract Aim.The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of white noise on the anxiety of patients in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). Background. Many patients with cardiovascular disease suffer from some degree of anxiety after admission to CCU. Anxiety adversely affects patients' recovery. Method.This was a quasi-experimental study conducted in ShaheedRajaei Cardiovascular Center, Tehran in 2014. Ninety patients admittedto the cardiac care unit were recruited in the study based on convenience sampling and divided into experimental and control group (45 patients in each group). Anxiety was measured in both groups for 2 consecutive days by DASS-21 questionnaire. In the experimental group, white noise with an intensity of 50 to 60 decibels was played for 30 minutes. Data were analyzed by SPSS , version 17, using independent t-test, paired t-test and chi-square test. Findings. In control group, the difference between mean scores of anxiety, before and after intervention was not statistically significant (5.17±3.90 and 4.73±3.77, respectively p=0.08). In the experimental group, the difference between mean scores of anxiety, before and after intervention was statistically significant (5.38±3.87 and 4.58±3.71, respectively p=0.01). Conclusion.The white noise can reduce the anxiety of patients admitted to CCU. This method can be used as a simple and low-cost non-pharmacological intervention for these patients.
Pouya Farokhnezhad-Afshar, Zahra Khajali, Rasoul Azarfarin, Azam Mahmoudi,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (6-2015)
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Aim. This study examined the effect of white noise on depression of patients in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).
Background. Many patients with cardiovascular disease are susceptible to experience depression after admission in Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). Depression can influence patients' recovery.
Method. This was a quasi-experimental study conducted in Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Center, Tehran in 2014. Ninety patients admitted to the cardiac care unit were recruited in the study based on convenience sampling and divided into experimental and control group (45 patients in each group). Depression was measured for 3 consecutive days by depression subscale of DASS-21 questionnaire. In the experimental group, white noise with an intensity of 50 to 60 decibels was played for 30 minutes. Data were analyzed by SPSS , version 17, using independent t-test, paired t-test and chi-square test.
Findings. In control group, no statically significant difference was observed between mean scores of depression, before and after intervention (4.12±4.35 and 3.52±3.74, respectively; p=0.05). In the experimental group, the difference between mean scores of depression, before and after intervention was statistically significant (4.81±4.47 and 3.93±4.48, respectively; p=0.02).
Conclusion. According to the findings, white noise can leads to a significant reduction in depression. This intervention can be used as a simple and low-cost non-pharmacological care for these patients.
Nasibeh Janatifard, Fatemeh Salmani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (3-2019)
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Aim. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of early mobilization program on incidence of arrhythmias in patients after acute myocardial infarction in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Dehdasht, Iran.
Background. Acute myocardial infarction is one of the most common causes of disability and mortality in most countries. Rehabilitation and mobility management of these patients, immediately after admission to the cardiac care unit, can reduces complications and decreases their physical and cognitive function impairment.
Method. This was a clinical trial study, in which 60 patients with acute myocardial infarction, referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Dehdasht, Iran were selected by convenience sampling during the year 2019 and randomly assigned to experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. In the experimental group, patients received an organized program in 8 stages, 18 hours after admission to the cardiac care unit, and in control group, the patients got out of bed 48 hours after admission based on the usual protocol. Patients were monitored before, during, and after getting out of bed for the number and type of arrhythmias. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version 22.
Findings. There was a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group in the number and type of arrhythmias, 48 hours and 51 hours after admission in the cardiac care unit. However, this difference was not statistically significant at 54 hours after admission to the cardiac care unit.
Conclusion. Early mobilization can reduce the number of arrhythmias in patients after myocardial infarction. Early mobilization can be included in the cardiac care unit rehabilitation program as a safe mathod. Therefore, it is recommended to use early mobilization program for patients with acute myocardial infarction in cardiac care unit on the first day of hospitalization.
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