Medication errors are the most common medical errors, which may result in some complications for patients. This study was carried out to investigate what influence medication by nurses from their viewpoint.In this descriptive study, 150 who were working Qazvin Medical University teaching hospitals selected proportional random sampling, and data collected means of a researcher-made questionnaire including demographic attributes (age, gender, experience,…), contributing factors (in three...

Diabetic children and their families experience high level stress because of daily insulin injection.This study was conducted to investigate the impact an interactive computer game on behavioral distress due injection among diabetic children.In this clinical trial, thirty (3-12 years) with type 1 diabetes who needed were recruited allocated randomly into two groups. Children in intervention groups received asked play at home for a week. No special done control group. The assessed before,...

Telenursing is a suitable tool for increasing health-related awareness of the caregivers better home care. But its efficacy may be affected by several factors. Considering important complications head trauma injury and high rate readmission, we aimed to assess effect telenursing on care provided family members patients with trauma. This randomized controlled trial investigated 72 trauma, who were randomly allocated intervention control groups (36 in each group). The both 1-hr face-to-face...

Introduction: Because health-promoting behavior is one of the major determinants health, this study was conducted to determine whether social support predicts behaviors in elderly people living Tabriz, Iran. Methods: In descriptive and cross-sectional study, 180 referring health complexes Iran, were selected using a random cluster sampling method. Data collected demographic questionnaires, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale. analyzed...

Medication administration errors could result in severe complications critical care units. This study investigated an association between chronotype, sleep quality and medication among essential nurses of Qazvin teaching hospitals Iran. In this multicenter, cross-sectional study, all registered units were recruited. Data collected through anonymous questionnaires, including socio-demographic data, Morning-Evening Questionnaire (MEQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) data. analyzed with...

Background: Spiritual intelligence as a basis of individual beliefs plays fundamental role in various areas human life, especially mental health promotion.Objective: This study investigated the relationship between spiritual and perceived stress among critical care nurses.Methods: descriptive-analytical was carried out on 115 nurses who were selected by nonrandom sampling method correlation manner.Data gathered using three questionnaires: demographic information, king's Cohen's questionnaire...

Objectives Stroke is the second leading cause of death and third disability worldwide. Caregivers stroke patients experience high levels care burden that can affect their physical psychological health. It necessary to use interventional programs for family caregivers prevent or reduce burden. This study aims determine effect education telephone follow-up on older with stroke. Methods & Materials randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted 79 admitted neurology department Bu-Ali...

We aimed to assess the effect of telenursing on referral rates patients with head trauma and their family's satisfaction after discharge. Seventy-two were randomly allocated equal intervention control groups. The caregivers in both groups provided 1-hr face-to-face training patients' home care educational booklets, 2 days before cell phone numbers telenurse was given group. Then, group followed up every week through calls by for 12 weeks patient status checklists completed. Caregivers could...

Background and Objectives: Rapid response nursing team evaluates the patients in early stages of clinical exacerbation prevents unexpected cardiopulmonary arrest. The present study aimed at determining effect rapid on outcome patient care emergency ward. Methods: This trial was conducted 714 ward selected hospitals affiliated to Alborz University Medical Sciences, during 2013. were randomly allocated a control an intervention group. comprised intensive nurse anesthesia technician, who 24/7...

Background: Lack of independence and unwanted dependence on others for activities daily living (ADL) decreased functional capacity affect nutritional status the elderly. Objectives: The aim this study was to determine impact malnutrition in hospitalized elderly patients Qazvin city Iran. Patients Methods: This cross sectional conducted 60 years or older two teaching hospitals Qazvin, Iran, from May October 2011. assessed using mini assessment (MNA) questionnaire. Functional self-report...

Abstract Background Health care providers should be able to provide good quality end‐of‐life care. A tool evaluate the positive and negative consequences of caring for dying patients is warranted. Aim The aim this study was psychometric properties Persian version End‐of‐Life Caregiving Experience Appraisal Scale (EOLCAS). Methods This research conducted in two phases. Phase I: World Organization Protocol forward‐backward translation an expert panel order determine face content validity. II:...

Introduction: In clinical practices, nursing students who have to work in a real professional environment, are faced with stressful situation. Although some stress is good, too much can result disrupting learning process. This study aims investigate the kind and intensity of stressors practices from viewpoint Qazvin school.

This study was performed to compare the effects of two hand decontamination methods on microbial burden operating room staff hands. The surgical washing compared were a traditional scrub using povidone iodine solution, and social wash liquid non-antibacterial soap followed by application an alcoholic rub.

Background: Properly identifying the expectations of family members patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) is a necessity for nurses. Objective The present study aimed determine and compare ICU patients’ families according perceptions nurses members. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 147 137 hospitals in Qazvin were selected as samples through census method. Data collected using Molter’s Critical Family Needs Inventory (CCFNI), data analysis was performed Pearson...

Patient safety is a critical aspect of healthcare, and nurses' knowledge attitudes play vital role in ensuring standards are maintained. Understanding the factors influencing can help develop strategies to improve patient safety. Objective: To assess nurses’ regarding identify these aspects. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted Nursing Department tertiary care hospital from May 2023 2024. total 330 full-time nurses were included study. Data collected using pre-tested 53-item...

A Needle Stick Injury (NSI) occurs when a needle or other sharp object punctures the skin, potentially exposing individual to blood-borne pathogens. Nurses are highly at risk of getting injured by instruments. Objective: The study aims assess nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding NSI find correlation between these three parameters. Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore. In this study, 200 working nurses were included. self-designed validated...