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Sara Adarvishi, Masoomeh Asadi, Korosh Zarea, Mohammad Ghasemi Deh Cheshmeh, Mahdiyeh Ahmadnea, Fatemeh Hardani,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2-2016)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder. It is characterized by lower abdominal pain, changes in bowel habitsand mood disorders such as anxiety. Behavioral treatmentscan reduce anxiety in the patients. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the problem solving training on anxiety in patients with the IBS.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on 46 patients with the IBS. The participants were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. Intervention group received one training session on problem-solving skills per week for eight weeks, in addition to the routine medication therapy and The control group was routine measures. Data were gathered using the Spielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and were analyzed using the Chi-squared test and t-test in the SPSS-19.
Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups on the mean anxiety at baseline (p>0.05). State anxiety was decreased after the problem solving training among the intervention group (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the mean trait anxietyaftyer the intervention.
Conclusion Problem solving training was effective in reducing state anxiety among patients with the IBS.
Zahra Masoumi, Arezoo Shayan, Fatemeh Shobeiri, Godratollah Roshanaei, Marziyeh Khanialamooti,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (6-2017)
Abstract
Background: The premenstrual Syndrome is a collection of physical, mental and emotional symptoms which influence the quality of individual’s life, so it is important to control and treat it.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Training Premenstrual Coping Skills in Undergraduate Students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan-Iran.
Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study including a before and after design on 140 students of Nursing and Midwifery in Hamadan-Iran, which was conducted in 2015. 80 Eligible individuals were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The research tool which we used was a questionnaire related to stress and coping strategies before and it was completed before and two months after the intervention in two groups. The students were trained the coping skills in the intervention group over five weeks, for 60 to 90 minutes.
Results: The average age between girls in intervention group is 21.71±3.21 and control group 21.94±3.16 is years old. Based on the results of Wilcoxon test average tension score’s comparison before Menstruation and also before and after intervention in each different statistical group is meaningful (p<0.01). Despite the reduction of tension score before Menstruation in the group of intervention difference, the comparison is not so meaningful (p=0.07).
Conclusion: Training the Coping skills had no significant impact on reducing premenstrual stress, but contributes to improving people's coping skills. It is recommended to hold premenstrual stress coping skills training sessions with a longer time to achieve valuable results.
Mohammad Reza Babayi, Ghasem Askarizadeh, Afsaneh Tohidi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (10-2017)
Abstract
Background: Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases in Iran with different physical and psychosocial consequences which affect these patients quality of life .
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of resilience training and stress management on the quality of life in patients with thalassemia major in Kerman-Iran.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design and a control group, 30 patients referred to Samen-al-Hojaj (AS) charity group, were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (each of 15 patients). After completing the pre-test, the experimental group received 10 sessions of training and stress management. Control group received no intervention. The data collection tool was the questionnaire of quality of life (SF-36). Data were analyzed by SPSS software using the covariance analysis.
Results: The results of the covariance analysis in the studied variables indicate that the effect of the group (experimental intervention) on the post-test of physical function, general health, the role limitation for physical and emotional health were significant and respectively were (P=0.005 and F=11.22), (P=0.001 and F=16/02) and (P=0.049, F=4.3). However, the effect of the group on the post-test of role limitation for emotional reasons, physical pain, social function, and fatigue or vitality were not significant and respectively were (P=0.20 and F=1.741), (P=0.774 and F=0.085), (P=0.674 and F=0.183 ) and (P=0.288 and F=1.203).
Conclusion: According to the results, based on the effectiveness of stress relief and management on some components of the quality of life in patients with thalassemia major, this study can be used to reach an effective solution to improve the quality of life and generally improve the mental status of patients.
Rahim Baghaei, Hamidreza Khalkhali, Parva Rezaeifar,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (12-2018)
Abstract
Background: In the hospitalization wards where phlebitis has an incidence and accounts for the most serious complications of environmental fluid therapy.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of structured nursing education programs in prevention of admitted patients’ phlebitis.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study in which the post-test design with control and intervention group was used, 400 patients were randomly divided into two groups of 200. Data were collected by questionnaire including demographic questions and Jackson’s Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) scale was used to evaluate the complications of peripheral vascular catheter (phlebitis). The findings were analyzed by SPSS 25 software.
Results: The mean score of phlebitis incidence in the hospital wards, whose nurses that had undergone such trainings, was significantly decreased (p<0.001) compared to the mean score of phlebitis occurrence in the wards, whose nurses represented the control group and had taken part in no such training programs. Moreover, the mean score of intensity of Phlebitis complications in the wards, whose nurses that were members of the experimental group, significantly decreased (p<0.001) compared to the mean score of phlebitis intensity among patients of the wards whose nurses represented the control group.
Conclusion: The findings of this study testify that holding a structured nursing education programs will be effective in checking the incidence of phlebitis and its complexity among the patients hospitalized in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Mahabad.
Said Ahmadi, Mojganalsadat Aghvamy, Mahnaz Afshingoo,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2020)
Abstract
Background: Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs social relationships. Sleep disorders are one of the major problems of patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Objectives: Concerning the need to investigate problems and impairments caused by this disease, the present study aimed at determining the effect of an eight-week endurance training program plus Q10 supplementation on sleep quality in children with ASD in 2017.
Methods: The present double-blind study was performed on three experimental groups. Group 1 performed eight-week endurance training on a one-mile distance as brisk walking. Group 2 received 100 mg Q10 supplements daily and Group 3 underwent a combination of both interventions. Pre- and post-tests were performed to determine the sleep habits of the study subjects using the children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ) by parents. Finally, the pre- and post-tests data were compared using the paired samples t-test.
Results: A significant difference was observed between the pre- and post-test results in the mean total and eight subscales scores in the endurance training plus Q10 supplementation group (P <0.05). There was no significant difference between the pre- and post-test results in the sleep anxiety and sleep-disordered breathing subscales in the endurance training group and the sleep-disordered breathing subscale in the supplementation group.
Conclusion: According to the study results, it seems that the sleep of children with autism was improved by increased physical activity and Q10 supplementation.
Maryam Nouri, Nasrin Jafari Varjoshani, Zeinab Ghahremani, Farzane Ahmadi,
Volume 13, Issue 2 (3-2023)
Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is still a major health concern, causing stress not only for the patients but also for their caregivers.
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of virtual training on the care burden of caregivers to patients with breast cancer.
Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 80 caregivers of patients with breast cancer referred to the Mehraneh Clinic of Zanjan, Iran, in 2022. The participants were chosen by convenience sampling and randomly divided into the experimental and control groups using the block randomization method. A demographic information questionnaire along with the Zarit care burden questionnaire were used to collect data. The care burden of caregivers was determined before, immediately after, and one month after the intervention. The data were analyzed in SPSS 26 software using descriptive and inferential statistics (the independent t-test, Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test, Fisher’s exact test, and a marginal model for longitudinal data).
Results: According to the results, the mean (SD) age of the caregivers was 42.20 (11.54) years, of whom 60% were male. Based on the longitudinal marginal model, no significant difference in care burden was observed between the two groups immediately after the intervention (P=0.077); however, this difference was statistically significant one month after the intervention (P<0.001).
Conclusion: According to the findings, the virtual training intervention reduced the care burden of caregivers of patients with breast cancer in the long term. Therefore, providing training related to care burden reduction through cyberspace and social media can be suggested as a suitable and available method.
Mina Abbasi, Azam Maleki, Loghman Ebrahimi, Behnaz Molaei,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (6-2023)
Abstract
Background: Pregnancy nausea and vomiting (NVP) are common complaints in the early period of pregnancy.
Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effects of the positive psychology approach on improving the severity of NVP.
Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 pregnant women with mild and moderate NVP in Zanjan province, Iran in 2020-2021. Pregnant women under study were divided into two experimental and control groups by block randomization method. Six counseling sessions were held for the experimental group regarding the treatment protocol of a positive psychological approach twice a week for 60 minutes. Data were collected using the Rhodes and demographic questionnaire and then analyzed using Chi-square, Fisher exact test, independent t-tests, repeated measure ANOVA test with a confidence level (CI) of 95% in SPSS 16 software.
Results: As regards the demographic analysis, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. However, based on obstetric characteristics, the difference was significant between the two groups in terms of the number of pregnancies. The analysis showed that the mean (SD) severity of NVP in the experimental group was (11.60 ± 2.73) before the intervention, (5.0 ± 2.5) immediately and (3.73 ± 2.50) four weeks after the intervention. There were significant differences in the severity of NVP immediately (P values =0.014) and after four weeks of the intervention between the two groups (P values =0.031).
Conclusion: The use of a positive psychological counseling approach reduced the severity of NVP and improved maternal health.
Zahra Hasani, Saeideh Mazloomzadeh, Shiva Khaleghparast, Saeid Hoseini, Hamed Taghiloo,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (1-2024)
Abstract
Background: The available literature shows the positive effect of self-management programs on the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases; however, this effect has not been investigated in patients undergoing heart valve replacement surgery.
Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effect of a web-based self-management training program on the quality of life of patients undergoing heart valve replacement.
Methods: This research was an experimental study with a control group, which was conducted on 80 patients undergoing heart valve replacement surgery at Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Educational, Research and Therapeutic Institute in Tehran, Iran. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups by the block randomization method. The control group received the routine care. The experimental group received the web-based self-management training program in 5-7 people groups. The educational content of the sessions included medication management, emotional management, role management, decision-making and problem-solving skills, use of resources, communication with caregivers, and an activity program. The questionnaires included the demographic information form and the 12-Item Short Form Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-12). Data were analyzed using the independent sample t-test, paired t-test, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in SPSS 18 software.
Results: The mean score of quality of life after the intervention showed a significant difference between the control and experimental groups (P=0.014). Comparison of the mean score of the quality of life of patients undergoing heart valve replacement in the experimental group before and after the intervention showed a statistically significant difference (P<0.001).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it seems that self-management programs can improve the quality of life of patients undergoing heart valve replacement.
