Abstract Background Patients undergoing hemodialysis are exposed to psychological problems, such as despair, which in turn can be a trigger for them abandon the treatment process. This study aimed determine effect of positive thinking training on hope and adherence patients. Methods randomized controlled trial was performed 80 patients referred two centers Shiraz, Iran. They were randomly divided into an intervention control group. Eight sessions skills carried out individually patients'...

Abstract Purpose: To describe the relationship between perceived social support and quality of life in hemodialysis patients from an Islamic cultural background Iran. Design: A cross‐sectional, correlational design was used. Data were collected units affiliated to Iran University Medical Sciences. Two hundred two Muslim selected by census during 2007. Methods: The Persian versions Personal Resources Questionnaire 85 (PRQ‐85) Part II Ferrans Powers Quality Life Index–dialysis version data...

This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique in quality sleep hemodialysis patients. It a randomized controlled trial with pre–post-test design. A total 86 patients referring units were assigned either intervention (receiving technique) or control group (routine care) through block randomization. The two affiliated Shiraz University Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. listened audiotape twice day each time for twenty minutes eight weeks. global score...

The quality of life patients with end-stage renal disease is an important indicator burden. To achieve a better life, some medical treatment might be replaced by other approaches. aim this study was to compare the renal-transplanted and hemodialysis in Iran. Two hundred 200 transplantation were recruited from 5 major hospitals patients' support society Tehran, data collected using Persian versions Ferrans Powers Quality Life Index-Dialysis Transplantation Version. quality-of-life mean scores...

Hemophilia causes bleeding that may affect patients' psychological aspects and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the impact pain on health-related life (HRQoL) in adult patients with hemophilia. cross-sectional was conducted 103 Data were collected using hemophilia-specific life, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, visual analogue scales. analyzed correlation coefficients, analysis covariance, regression analysis. The results showed 71.7% hemophilia experienced day. mean score HRQoL...

Hemodialysis patients suffer from physical and mental symptoms for which aromatherapy might be useful. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Melissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm) essential oil inhalation on anxiety burden in hemodialysis patients. is a randomized clinical trial with pretest-posttest design. Sixty-eight were randomly divided into intervention (who underwent 3 times week one month) control inhaled refined sweet almond oil) groups. The both groups was conducted...

Ethical climate, observance of patients' privacy and nurses' spiritual well-being are great importance in intensive care units (ICU). In addition, it is essential to identify ethical predictors privacy. Thus, this study aimed determine the predictive effects climate on ICU. analytical cross-sectional study, 250 out 500 ICU nurses were recruited using proportionate allocation stratified sampling. Data collected a demographic characteristics form, Patient Privacy Scale, Hospital Climate...

Objective: To determine the effect of massage therapy on pain intensity and anxiety in patients who have undergone tibial shaft fracture surgery. Design: This study was a randomized clinical trial with pre–post design. As included 2 treatment groups, it parallel study. Setting: Khatam-Al-Anbia Hospital Zahedan, Iran, between July August 2017. Patients: In all, 66 underwent surgery were enrolled randomly assigned to intervention control groups (33 each). Intervention: The 10-minute foot (5...

Introduction Pain is a major clinical problem in patients with bleeding disorders. This study aimed to determine the level of pain and how it managed children adolescents Methods cross‐sectional was performed three haemophilia centres (one Shiraz two London).The data were collected using questions about management Wong‐Baker Faces Rating Scale at routine review as well attendance for bleed treatment summer 2014. Results indicated no difference among regarding having pain, however,...

Adherence to fluid restrictions and dietary medication guidelines is important for adequate management of hemodialysis (HD) patients. This study aimed at assessing the factors suggestive adherence in uremic patients on HD. Two hundred HD were recruited by census method. Data blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum potassium phosphate levels, interdialytic weight gain (IWG) collected from medical records analyzed. Most (56%) did not adhere restrictions. Nonadherence phosphate, potassium, BUN levels...

Background: This study aimed to determine the impact of preceptorship program on self-efficacy and learning outcomes association between in nursing students. Materials Methods: quasi-experimental was conducted 112 students 2012–2013. The subjects were selected through convenience sampling from School Nursing Midwifery Shiraz University Medical Sciences, Iran. general scale perception overall used measure students' achievement outcomes. data analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient...

Debate still exists regarding physical and cognitive factors associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) in the elderly population. This study aimed to determine association between BMI comorbidity, Quality of Life (QOL), function population.This cross-sectional was conducted from October 2017 January 2018. The participants included 246 old people who referred Imam Reza clinic, Shiraz, Iran. data were collected using Leipad Questionnaire Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Indeed, weight height...

Providing social support for patients under hemodialysis treatment can reduce their psychological, social, and physical problems. The present study aimed at determining the effect of peer on hopefulness in hemodialysis.This clinical trial with a pre/posttest design was conducted 128 who had referred to centers Shiraz University Medical Sciences 2019. were randomly divided into an intervention control group. group supported by peers eight weeks provided usual care, but controls only care....

Abstract Background Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), as a gold and standard treatment for fatal cardiac arrhythmia, may lead to some physical psychological problems the patients. Therefore, performing interventions reduce or eliminate these issues is crucial. This study aimed determine effect of virtual interactive nurse-led support group intervention on fatigue, shock anxiety, acceptance ICD Methods clinical trial 72 patients with ICD. They were randomly allocated ( n = 36)...

In addition to physical disorders, people with hemophilia face complex psychological problems. Hence, protective factors such as coping strategies, social support, and spirituality improve health should be determined. This study examined the role of courageous a mediator in interrelationships between well support resilience among adolescents hemophilia. this descriptive-analytical study, participants were 372 aged 11-21 years. Connor-Davidson scale, Jalowiec Coping Perceived Social Support...