Effect of family-centered care on the anxiety levels among family members of patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The present study aims to determine the effect of family-centered care on anxiety levels among family members of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Materials And Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial study that was conducted on the families of Iranian cardiac surgery patients. In the intervention group, family-centered care was implemented, and the content of the intervention included providing informational and emotional support to the family member and the family member's participation in patient care according to the set framework.

Evaluation of childbirth self-efficacy and associated factors among pregnant women.

Background: Increasing the rate of Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD) and reducing elective cesarean section is one of the important concerns, especially in Iran. Childbirth self-efficacy can play an important role in managing the fear of childbirth and increasing the rate of NVD. The aim of this study was to determine demographic, fertility, and social factors related to childbirth self-efficacy.

Effect of birth plans integrated into childbirth preparation classes on maternal and neonatal outcomes of Iranian women: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Involvement of women in the decision-making process during childbirth plays an important role in their physical and psychosocial preparation. A birth plan allows the woman to express her expectations and facilitates her participation in her own care. The present study is the first to assess the implementation of birth plans integrated into childbirth preparation classes in Tehran, Iran.

Implementation of birth plans integrated into childbirth preparation classes for vaginal birth: a qualitative study of women, their husbands and clinicians' perspectives in Iran.

Background: Understanding women's experience of birth planning is necessary for introducing and implementing this process in the Iranian maternity services. This study aims to explore perceptions of birth plan implementation in Iran from the perspective of women, their husbands, and clinicians.

Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in Iran.

The effect of clinical guideline education on the knowledge and practice of nurses for peripheral intravenous catheter placement based on short message service: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) placement is the most common invasive clinical procedure, often performed by nurses in hospitals worldwide. This study aimed to assess the effect of clinical guideline education on the knowledge and practice of nurses for PIVC placement based on short message service (SMS).

Methods: In a quasi-experimental study with parallel groups, 66 nurses working in two general university hospitals in Iran were enrolled.

Comparison of Nurses' and Patients' Readiness for Hospital Discharge: A Multicenter Study.

Decision to discharge is often based solely on clinical criteria but readiness for discharge is multifactorial and perceived differently by patients, families, nurses, and physicians. This is an analytical cross-sectional study aimed to compare perceptions of readiness to discharge 452 patients and their assigned nurses on the day of hospital discharge. To compare perceptions of readiness to discharge patients and their assigned nurses on the day of hospital discharge via readiness for hospital discharge (RHD) self-reported questionnaire.

Prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections: ICU nurses' knowledge and barriers.

Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) have been a significant challenge in care, increasing healthcare costs and leading to adverse outcomes, including mortality.

Aim: The present study aimed to assess the knowledge of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses on the prevention of CLABSI and the implementation barriers of evidence-based guidelines in practice.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Death Anxiety and Related Factors Among Iranian Critical Care Nurses: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

The aim of this study is to investigate death anxiety (DA) and related factors among critical care nurses. Using a cross-sectional research design, 325 critical care nurses in eight hospitals in Iran enrolled in the study. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that deputy head nurse (OR = 18.

The effect of dexamethasone on labor induction: a systematic review.

Background: To evaluate the effect of dexamethasone administration on the interval between initiation of labor induction and active phase of labor.

Methods: The databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for studies published up to June 27, 2021. Two types of articles were included: a) full-text articles published in English or any other languages, and b) Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).

Study the relationship between medical sciences students' self-esteem and academic achievement of Guilan university of medical sciences.

Background: Achievement of productivity and improvement of quality in the educational system is the effective, influential factors for countries development. Academic achievement is the main objective of the training program and the most important concerns of teachers, education officials, and university Student's families. Self-esteem is one of the factors affecting student academic achievement.

Salivary calcium concentration as a screening tool for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Aim: Measurements of salivary calcium level may be a useful screening tool for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The purpose of this study was to clarify whether this measure is valid compared with dual-energy X-ray (Bone Mineral Density) screening tools in osteoporosis.

Methods: A case-control study was carried out in 40 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (T-score ≤ -2.

Laparoscopic transperitoneal ureterolithotomy: a single-center experience.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate success and complications of laparoscopic transperitoneal ureterolithotomy at our center.

Patients And Methods: From November 2008 until September 2011, 33 patients, including 22 men and 11 women, with a mean age of 45.3 years (range, 19-67 years), underwent laparoscopic ureterolithotomy at our center.