Florence Nightingale: The Mother of Nursing
Hosein
Karimi
1Medical-Surgical Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
author
Negin
Masoudi Alavi
2Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2322-1488
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2
no.
2015
https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65892_b62fe8de64f1ad8c14a8d903a71b4f23.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal29475
Ginger Essence Effect on Nausea and Vomiting After Open and Laparoscopic Nephrectomies
Fatemeh Sadat
Hosseini
1Labbafinejad Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Mohsen
Adib-Hajbaghery
2Trauma Nursing Research Center, Faculty of Nursing, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Background Some studies reported that ginger was effective in prevention or treatment of post-surgical nausea and vomiting; however, there are controversies. In addition, no study compared the effects of ginger on nausea and vomiting after open and laparoscopic nephrectomies. Objectives The current study aimed to compare the effect of ginger essence on nausea and vomiting after open versus laparoscopic nephrectomies. Patients and Methods A randomized, placebo trial was conducted on two groups of patients, 50 open and 50 laparoscopic nephrectomy. Half of the subjects in each group received ginger essence and the other half received placebo. Using a visual analogue scale the severity of nausea was assessed every 15 minutes for the first two post-operative hours and the sixth hour. Frequency of vomiting was counted until the sixth hour. The placebo subgroups were treated similarly. Descriptive statistics were employed. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests, paired and independent samples t-test and repeated measure analysis of variance were used to analyze the data. Results Repeated measure analysis of variance showed that the type of surgery and the type of intervention as factors had significant effects on the nausea severity scores in the nine successive measurements (P < 0.001). In the first two post-operative hours, the mean vomiting episodes was 2.92 ± 0.70 in the subjects who underwent open surgery and received placebo while it was 0.16 ± 0.37 in patients with the same surgery but receiving ginger essence (P = 0.001). The mean vomiting episodes was 6.0 ± 1.33 in the subjects who underwent laparoscopic surgery and received placebo while it was 1.39 ± 0.78 in patients with the same surgery but receiving ginger essence (P = 0.001). Conclusions Using ginger essence was effective in reducing nausea and vomiting not only in the subjects who underwent open nephrectomy but also in the subjects of laparoscopic nephrectomy. Using ginger essence is suggested as a complementary remedy to prevent and treat post-operative nausea and vomiting in patients with nephrectomy.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2322-1488
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2
no.
2015
4
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65891_a05b28d3b878d42e76184caee5e09684.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.5812/nmsjournal29475
Nursing Care Aesthetic in Iran: A Phenomenological Study
Maryam
Radmehr
1International Branch, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Tahereh
Ashktorab
2Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Zhila
Abedsaeedi
2Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
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Background Despite the emphasis of contemporary nursing theories on the belief that nursing is a science and an art in care, published studies show that only the nursing science has developed. Many experts believe that by recognizing and perceiving this concept, the clinical field can develop aesthetic knowledge in nursing and education of students. Objectives The purpose of this study was to explain clients and nurses perspective of nursing care aesthetics. Patients and Methods Using an interpretive phenomenology, 12 clients and 14 nurses were interviewed. Participants in this study were purposefully selected and their experiences were analyzed using Van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenological framework. Results Emerged themes were as follows: subjective description, overt spirituality, opening desperate impasse, sense of unity, continue to shine, and painful pass and pleasing. According the participants experiences, nursing care aesthetics includes subjective description of spiritual and desirable caring behaviors combined with sense of unity and sympathy between the nurse and the patients, which leads to opening in desperate impasse with creating the feeling of satisfaction and peace in the patient. It is a shining of clinical capabilities and an action beyond what should be combined with a decorating care that leads to a pleasant ending against the pain and suffering of the others for the nurse. Conclusions Many caring behaviors associate with aesthetic experience for both patients and nurses and despite two different views, findings of this study showed that these experiences were similar in most cases. The aesthetics of nursing care was defined as what reflects the holistic nature of nursing with an emphasis on spirituality and skill. Results of this study are effective in identification of the values existed in nurse caring behaviors and developing of profession by instruction, implementation, and evaluation them.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2322-1488
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v.
2
no.
2015
10
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65888_d272a04a128f3543f0838d4418caf5da.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal27639
Characteristics of Perceived Stress and Salivary Levels of Secretory Immunoglobulin A and Cortisol in Japanese Women With Premenstrual Syndrome
Kaori
Watanabe
1School of Human Nursing, University of Shiga Prefecture, Hikone, Shiga, Japan
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Taku
Shirakawa
2Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of Kobe, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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text
article
2015
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Background Several studies have demonstrated the associations between Premenstrual Syndrome and perceived stress, and no studies quantifying stress based on biochemical parameters have been conducted. Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the changes in biochemical parameters of stress and measured perceived stress during the menstrual cycle of women with premenstrual syndrome. Patients and Methods A longitudinal observational study was conducted in 2010 in the Kansai region of Japan. Thirteen women with premenstrual syndrome and 11 controls, all with regular menstrual cycles, participated in this study. Salivary secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) and cortisol levels were measured as biochemical parameters, and scores on the Stress Check List KM (SCL-KM) (Cronbach’s α in this study ranged from 0.76 to 0.84) were used to indicate perceived stress through two complete menstrual cycles. Before stress measurements were taken, premenstrual, menstrual and postmenstrual phases were confirmed based on records of basal body temperature across two menstrual cycles. Data analysis was performed using the Student’s t-test, analysis of variance with repeated measures, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, as appropriate. Results Both the postmenstrual S-IgA concentration and secretion rate were significantly lower in the group with premenstrual syndrome than in controls (P < 0.05). Premenstrual S-IgA concentrations were significantly higher than postmenstrual levels in the group with premenstrual syndrome (P < 0.05). No significant differences in cortisol levels were seen in either group during any phase. Premenstrual and postmenstrual phase SCL-KM scores were significantly higher in the group with premenstrual syndrome than in controls (P < 0.05). No significant changes in the SCL-KM scores were observed among menstrual cycle phases in either group. Postmenstrual S-IgA levels were negatively correlated with the SCL-KM score (P < 0.05). Conclusions The stress due to psychosomatic changes in the menstrual cycle is associated with premenstrual syndrome. Measures of S-IgA, rather than cortisol or subjective responses to stress, may be most closely associated with PMS.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2322-1488
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2015
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65884_3bc91d22770d8c46137925b93c176347.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal24795
Effect of Melissa officinalis Capsule on the Intensity of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms in High School Girl Students
Marzieh
Akbarzadeh
1Department of Midwifery, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Mansoore
Dehghani
2Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Zeinab
Moshfeghy
3Department of Midwifery, Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Masoumeh
Emamghoreishi
4Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Pouran
Tavakoli
5Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Najaf
Zare
6Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Infertility Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Background Several studies are conducted on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). However, a few herbal surveys exist on the treatment of PMS in Iran. Due to the sedative effects of Melissa officinalis (M. officinalis), this question comes to mind that “can it be used in the treatment of PMS symptoms?” Objectives The current study aimed to assess the effect of M. officinalis capsule on the intensity of PMS in high-school girls. Materials and Methods A double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled trial was performed on 100 high school girls from 2013 to 2014. The intervention group (n = 50) received 1200 mg of M. officinalis essence daily from the first to the last day of their menstrual cycle for three consecutive cycles. The second group (n = 50) received the placebo. The premenstrual symptoms screening tool was used to assess the intensity of PMS symptoms in the two groups before and one, two, and three months after the intervention. The data were analyzed using paired t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance. Results The results of repeated measures test revealed a significant reduction (P < 0.001) in PMS symptoms. Overall, the mean score of PMS intensity in the intervention group was 42.56 + 15.73 before the intervention and changed to 32.72 ± 13.24, 30.02 ± 12.08, and 13.90 ± 10.22 at the three consecutive months after the intervention, respectively (P = 0.001). Conclusions M. officinalis capsules were effective in reduction of the PMS symptoms. Yet, application of this medication requires further investigations.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2322-1488
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2015
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65887_54db5f95a1f394c76a27c774a86f24ce.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal27001
Factors Affecting Minor Psychiatric Disorder in Southern Iranian Nurses: A Latent Class Regression Analysis
Jamshid
Jamali
1Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Narges
Roustaei
1Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Seyyed Mohammad Taghi
Ayatollahi
1Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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Erfan
Sadeghi
2Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
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Background Mental health is one of the most important dimensions of life and its quality. Minor Psychiatric Disorder as a type of mental health problem is prevalent among health workers. Nursing is considered to be one of the most stressful occupations. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of minor psychiatric disorder and its associated factors among nurses in southern Iran. Patients and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on 771 nurses working in 20 cities of Bushehr and Fars provinces in southern Iran. Participants were recruited through multi-stage sampling during 2014. The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was used for screening of minor psychiatric disorder in nurses. Latent Class Regression was used to analyze the data. Results The prevalence of minor psychiatric disorder among nurses was estimated to be 27.5%. Gender and sleep disorders were significant factors in determining the level of minor psychiatric disorder (P Values of 0.04 and < 0.001, respectively). Female nurses were 20% more likely than males to be classified into the minor psychiatric disorder group. Conclusions The results of this study provide information about the prevalence of minor psychiatric disorder among nurses, and factors, which affect the prevalence of such disorders. These findings can be used in strategic planning processes to improve nurses’ mental health.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65890_02da92a7055c243853c9ad1db5f26ebf.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal28017
Eating Attitudes and Related Factors in Turkish Nursing Students
Sevim
Celik
1Department of Nursing, Zonguldak School of Health, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Bayram Ali
Ugur
1Department of Nursing, Zonguldak School of Health, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Fethi Ahmet
Aykurt
1Department of Nursing, Zonguldak School of Health, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Muammer
Bektas
1Department of Nursing, Zonguldak School of Health, Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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text
article
2015
eng
Background Changing eating behaviors might trigger obesity, deficiency, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and reactive eating disorders. Objectives This study aimed to determine eating attitudes of nursing students in the western Black-Sea region of Turkey as well as to examine the effects of demographic features, self-esteem, body image, income level, and family structure on their eating attitudes. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 310 nursing students between January and February 2014. Data were collected using the personal information form, Eating Attitudes Test (EAT), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Beck Depression Scale (BDS), Body-Cathexis Scale (BCS), and Body Mass Index (BMI). Data were evaluated by descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results About 30.0% of Turkish nursing students had negative eating attitudes. There was a significant positive correlation between the BDS and EAT scores (P < 0.001). There was a significant negative correlation between RSES scores and EAT scores of nursing students (P < 0.001). A statistically significant difference was found between the father’s occupation (P < 0.05) and mother’s working condition (P < 0.05), and the students’ eating attitudes. Conclusions Psychological status, self-esteem, economic level, and place of residence of nursing students may be the potential factors for eating disorders.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65885_b43f2c4b3086aa9f721eb0bc89da04ce.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal25479
Effect of Music Therapy on Patients’ Anxiety and Hemodynamic Parameters During Coronary Angioplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Masoumeh
Forooghy
1Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Elaheh
Mottahedian Tabrizi
2Behavioral Sciences Research Center (BSRC), Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Ebrahim
Hajizadeh
3Department of Bio-Statistics, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, IR Iran
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Bahram
Pishgoo
4Department of Cardiology, School of Medical Sciences, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
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Background A cardiac catheterization laboratory can be a frightening environment and music can be a supportive source of environmental sound that stimulates and maintains relaxation. However, the results of studies are conflicting in this regard. Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of music therapy on patients’ anxiety and hemodynamic parameters during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Patients and Methods This was a randomized controlled trial, conducted in the Catheterization Laboratory Unit of Baqiyatallah Hospital, in Tehran, Iran. A sample of 64 patients, who were planned to undergo coronary angioplasty, was recruited. Patients were randomly allocated to either the control or the experimental groups. In the experimental group, patients received a 20 to 40-minute music therapy intervention, consisting of light instrumental music albums by Johann Sebastian Bach and Mariko Makino. Patients in the control group received the routine care of the study setting, which consisted of no music therapy intervention. Study data were collected by a demographic questionnaire, the Spielberger’s State Anxiety Inventory, and a data sheet for documenting hemodynamic parameters. Chi-square, independent-samples t tests, paired-samples t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance were used to analyze the data. Results Before the intervention, the study groups did not differ significantly in terms of anxiety level and hemodynamic parameters. Moreover, the differences between the two groups, regarding hemodynamic parameters, were not significant after the intervention (P > 0.05). However, the level of post-intervention anxiety in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (32.06 ± 8.57 and 38.97 ± 12.77, respectively; P = 0.014). Compared with the baseline readings, the level of anxiety in the control group did not change significantly after the study (41.91 ± 9.88 vs. 38.97 ± 12.77; P = 0.101); however, in the experimental group, the level of post-intervention anxiety was significantly lower than the pretest readings (32.06 ± 8.57 vs. 41.16 ± 10.6; P = 0.001). Conclusions Music therapy is a safe, simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive nursing intervention, which can significantly alleviate patients’ anxiety during coronary angioplasty.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
2322-1488
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2015
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65886_8f326203fcb44d95e2ce1414532654f9.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal25800
Comparing the Effects of Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) and Traditional Method on Learning of Students
Mohammad Reza
Mansoorian
1Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, IR Iran
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Marzeih Sadat
Hosseiny
1Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, IR Iran
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Shahla
Khosravan
2Social Determinant of Health Center Research, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, IR Iran
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Ali
Alami
3Department of Health, School of Public Health, Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, IR Iran
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Mehri
Alaviani
4Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Maragheh Faculty of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Background Despite the benefits of the objective structured assessment of technical skills (OSATS) and it appropriateness for evaluating clinical abilities of nursing students , few studies are available on the application of this method in nursing education. Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of using OSATS and traditional methods on the students’ learning. We also aimed to signify students’ views about these two methods and their views about the scores they received in these methods in a medical emergency course. Patients and Methods A quasi-experimental study was performed on 45 first semester students in nursing and medical emergencies passing a course on fundamentals of practice. The students were selected by a census method and evaluated by both the OSATS and traditional methods. Data collection was performed using checklists prepared based on the ‘text book of nursing procedures checklists’ published by Iranian nursing organization and a questionnaire containing learning rate and students’ estimation of their received scores. Descriptive statistics as well as paired t-test and independent samples t-test were used in data analysis. Results The mean of students’ score in OSATS was significantly higher than their mean score in traditional method (P = 0.01). Moreover, the mean of self-evaluation score after the traditional method was relatively the same as the score the students received in the exam. However, the mean of self-evaluation score after the OSATS was relatively lower than the scores the students received in the OSATS exam. Most students believed that OSATS can evaluate a wide range of students’ knowledge and skills compared to traditional method. Conclusions Results of this study indicated the better effect of OSATS on learning and its relative superiority in precise assessment of clinical skills compared with the traditional evaluation method. Therefore, we recommend using this method in evaluation of students in practical courses.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65889_de539a45181a1d611e06cbd1cfcfadf8.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal27714
Patients and Public Involvement in Patient Safety and Treatment Process in Hospitals Affiliated to Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, 2013
Fatemeh
Atoof
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Mohammad Reza
Eshraghian
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Mahmood
Mahmoodi
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Kazem
Mohammad
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Fatemeh
Rangraz Jeddi
2Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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Fatemeh
Abootalebi
2Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, IR Iran
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text
article
2015
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Background In the recent decades, healthcare providers had a perspective of benevolent paternalism. Nowadays, the patients’ role has changed and they have a significant obligation to participate in their caring decisions. Objectives The current study aimed to investigate the involvement of patients and public in the patient safety and treatment process in hospitals affiliated to Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran, 2013. Patients and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the hospitals affiliated to Kashan University of Medical Sciences in 2013. Subjects included all of the 18 chief managers, 10% of nurses in each hospital, and 375 patients. Data collection instruments included a questionnaire and a checklist designed according to the research objectives. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS ver. 13. Descriptive statistics, percentage and frequencies, were calculated for all variables and analyzed by Chi-square test. Results In the treatment process, 81 patients (21.61%), 50 nurses (80.6%) and 15 chief managers (83.3%) had awareness about Patient Bill of Rights. In patient Safety, 19.73% of the patients stated that hospitals received their feedbacks. Management activities were weak in evaluation. All of the six hospitals (100%) had a defined process to perform satisfaction surveys’ quality improvement and patient authentication policy. Conclusions Patient and public participation in Kashan hospitals are not adhered well. As the patient has an important role in improving the quality of services, more use of mass media especially local newspapers, hospital websites, and training programs are suggested to inform both the patients and public on their rights and roles in improving the healthcare services.
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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2015
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65883_0717ddfa99428ecc9c8b76115c3c5dca.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal24775
Challenges Associated With the Concept of Collaboration
Leila
Valizadeh
1Department of Pediatrics, Nursing and Midwifery School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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Vahid
Zamanzadeh
2Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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Alireza
Irajpour
3Health Research Centre, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran
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Masoumeh
Shohani
4Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, IR Iran
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text
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2015
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Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_65882_2f45088cb0ba74b6c5ef8479aa63a9f9.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal22153