The effect of super brain yoga on the cognitive function of hemodialysis patients.

Introduction: Cognitive impairment is one of the most important end-stage consequences of renal disease. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of super brain yoga on the cognitive function of hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 HD patients who were assigned to the control (n = 30) and intervention (n = 30) groups.

The effect of adult coloring (mandala pattern) on pain and anxiety associated with dressing changes in burn patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: The study investigated the effect of mandala coloring on pain and anxiety associated with dressing changes in burn patients.

Method: This clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients in two groups. At the beginning of the study [baseline (T1)], anxiety and pain were assessed using the BSPAS and VAS.

The impacts of head trauma management education on the clinical decision-making of pre-hospital emergency staff.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of head trauma management education by the scenario method versus lecturing on clinical decision-making by pre-hospital emergency staff.

Materials And Methods: This was an educational trial on 60 pre-hospital emergency staff, performed in Saveh in 2020-2021. The participants fulfilling inclusion criteria entered the study and were randomly allocated to two groups: scenario (n = 30) and lecture (n = 30).

The Effect of Distance Empowerment Program on Self-efficacy Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common nontraumatic debilitating disease in young adults. This study aimed to determine the effect of distance empowerment programs on self-efficacy in MS patients. METHODS: Sixty-four MS patients participated in this quasi-experimental study.

Effect of oral on second-degree burn wound healing.

Background: Treatment of wounds and burn injuries is very important. Nowadays, the tendency to research complementary medicine has increased.

Method: In this clinical trial, 60 patients hospitalized in the burn ward who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to two groups: intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30).

Investigating the Effective Factors of Using Personal Protective Equipment from the Perspective of Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Considering the importance of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for preventing COVID-19 transmission, the aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the use of PPE from the perspective of the nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. This descriptive cross-sectional study surveyed 240 nurses working in the central COVID-19 hospitals of Arak, Iran. Nurses were enrolled in the study by a convenience sampling method.

Exploratory Study of Andropause Syndrome in 40-65 Years in Arak: A Cross Sectional Study.

Andropause syndrome is caused due to the deficiency in sex hormones and brings about symptoms of physical, psychological, and sexual nature. This study aims at investigating the prevalence of andropause syndrome in 40-65-year-old men in the central city of Iran (Arak). This study is a descriptive cross-sectional research conducted on 600 men living in the city of Arak in 2017.

The effect of patient care education on burden of care and the quality of life of caregivers of stroke patients.

Background: Care for stroke patients at home is a very complicated and tough activity.

Objective: The study was conducted to examine the effect of patient care education on burden of care and quality of life of caregivers of stroke patients.

Materials And Methods: The study was an educational trial conducted on 100 caregivers of the stroke patients in Al-Zahra educational hospital, Isfahan, Iran.

Investigating the Effect of Self-Care Training on Life Expectancy and Quality of Life in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer under Radiotherapy.

Objective: A huge amount of the efforts made by health teams is dedicated to caring for cancer patients. This study has aimed to investigate the effect of self-care training on life expectancy and quality of life (QOL) in patients with gastrointestinal cancer who were under radiotherapy.

Methods: In this clinical trial, 50 patients were selected using the block randomization method.

The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review.

Background: Aloe vera is an herbaceous and perennial plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family and used for many medicinal purposes. The present study aimed to systematically review clinical trials regarding the effect of Aloe vera on the prevention and healing of skin wounds.

Methods: To identify all related published studies, we searched SID, IRANDOC, Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect databases in both the English and Persian languages from 1990 to 2016.

Effectiveness of the "Create Sensitivity" Caring Model on Blood Glucose/ Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the "Create Sensitivity" caring model on blood glucose/ glycosylated hemoglobin and quality of life in patients with type 2 Diabetes.

Methods: This study enrolled 70 patients from an educational hospital in Kurdistan, Iran. The model was implemented among the test group over a period of 3 months.

The effect of Aloe Vera gel on prevention of pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in the orthopedic wards: a randomized triple-blind clinical trial.

Background: One of the most common orthopedic problems is the incidence of pressure ulcer followed by immobility. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Aloe Vera gel on the prevention of pressure ulcer in patients hospitalized in the orthopedic ward.

Method: This study is a randomized, triple-blind clinical trial which was done on 80 purposefully selected patients in orthopedic ward in Arak town, Iran, 2016.

The Effectiveness of Olive Oil in Controlling Morning Inflammatory Pain of Phalanges and Knees Among Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of olive oil in controlling morning inflammatory pain of phalanges and knees among women with rheumatoid arthritis.

Design: This is a randomized clinical trial, which was done in Arak, Iran.

Method: After selecting 60 women based on a convenience sampling method, they were randomly allocated into five groups.

Henna ( Lawsonia inermis) as an Inexpensive Method to Prevent Decubitus Ulcers in Critical Care Units: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Henna has been used to combat various diseases and pathological conditions of the skin. This study aimed to determine the cooling and protecting effects of henna on prevention of decubitus ulcers in critical care units.

Method: This is a randomized clinical trial.

Effectiveness of super brain yoga for children with hyperactivity disorder.

Purpose: This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of super brain yoga for children with hyperactivity disorder.

Design And Method: This quasiexperimental and interventional research was conducted on 80 school-age children through a pretest-posttest design.

Results: Results showed that there was a significant difference between the means of severity of hyperactivity disorder before (75.

The Effect of Aromatherapy with the Essential Oil of Orange on Pain and Vital Signs of Patients with Fractured Limbs Admitted to the Emergency Ward: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background And Objective: Pain is an emotional and unpleasant experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. The literature shows no study on the effect of aromatherapy with the essential oil of orange on unpleasant feelings of patients with fractured limbs. In this regard, this paper aims at studying the effect of aromatherapy with the essential oil of orange on patients with fractured limbs admitted to the emergency ward.

Cold Dialysis Solution for Hemodialysis Patients With Fatigue: a Cross-over Study.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of cold dialysis on fatigue in hemodialysis patients.

Materials And Methods: In a double-blinded cross-over clinical trial, 46 participants were recruited from a hemodialysis unit in Iran. The participants were allocated into 2 groups through simple random sampling method.

Addressing disruption in family life: exploration of the perceived needs of the families of patients hospitalized in critical care units in Iran.

Background: The stress faced by a family member impacts the whole family. Disease is a stressor that creates crises within families.

Purpose: This study explores the perceived needs of the families of hospitalized patients in critical care units in the city of Arak, Iran.

"Parents a dead end life": The main experiences of parents of children with leukemia.

Background: The quantitative studies show that due to the widespread prevalence, high death rate, high treatment expenses, and long hospital stay, leukemia influences the families and their children to a great extent. In this regard, no qualitative study has been conducted in Iran. So, this study was conducted in Arak in 2011 with the aim of expressing the experiences of the parents whose children suffered from leukemia.

The effectiveness of wet cupping vs. venesection on arterial O2 saturation level of cigarette smokers: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objective: Wet cupping is a traditional bloodletting method recommended for controlling of respiratory disease complications. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of wet cupping vs. venesection on arterial O2 saturation level of smokers.

The effect of a healthy lifestyle program on the elderly's health in Arak.

Background: Increasing life-expectancy and decreasing birth rate have led to an increase in the elderly population worldwide so that the aging population is considered one of the biggest public health concerns in the present century which demands more attention to this vulnerable group. Therefore, the present study was done to determine the effect of a healthy lifestyle program on elderly's health in Arak.

Materials And Methods: This quasi-experimental intervention study was carried out on 60 elderly citizens of Arak.

Termination of professional responsibility: exploring the process of discharging patients with heart failure from hospitals.

Despite the emphasized importance of the discharge process for patients with heart failure, this process is not taken as seriously as it should be. The objective of this qualitative study is to explore the concept of discharge and its associated factors in 42 experienced patients, family members, nurses and cardiologists at two educational hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The content analysis of the data indicates that the participants consider hospital discharge as the termination of professional responsibility on the part of physicians and nurses as far as health-care support is involved.

Lack of sensitivity to readmission: a grounded theory study for explaining the process of readmitting patients suffering from congestive heart failure.

Background: Readmission due to congestive heart failure is a global problem during the recent decades; however, little is known about the process of readmission in these patients.

Aim: To clarify the readmission process of patients suffering from congestive heart failure in two large referral hospitals in Tehran, Iran.

Method: A grounded theory approach was utilized.