The effect of saffron and corrective exercises on depression and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system which causes various complications such as reduced ability to do daily activities, depression and early death of patients. The present study aimed to compare the effect of saffron and corrective exercises on depression and quality of life in women with MS. This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 80 MS women for 12 weeks.

Exploring the challenges of men who married to adolescent girls in Western Iran: A qualitative study.

Background And Aims: Men face many challenges in their lives with adolescent girls that need to be identified. No research has been conducted in this field in Iran. This research aimed to explore the challenges of men married to adolescent girls in western Iran using a qualitative approach.

Determinants of observing health protocols related to preventing COVID-19 in adult women: A qualitative study in Iran.

Background: The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to observe health protocols. Therefore, identifying the reasons of following these protocols in order to plan and make intervention seems necessary. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the determinants of observing health protocols related to prevention of COVID-19 among the Iranian adult women with a qualitative approach.

Experiences of cancer patients about seeking health information: a qualitative study.

Objective: Searching for health information is an important strategy in dealing with cancer that contributed to the improved management of cancer. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of cancer patients seeking health information using the conventional content analysis approach.

Methods: The 18 participants were selected by purposive sampling and data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews.

The effect of patient-centered education in adherence to the treatment regimen in patients with coronary artery disease.

This study aimed to determine the effect of patient-centered education on adherence to the treatment regimen in patients with coronary artery disease. It was a parallel randomized controlled study with a 1:1 allocation ratio. 104 patients who met the inclusion criteria were chosen through non-probability consecutive sampling and divided into intervention and control groups.

The Impact of the Social Distancing Policy on COVID-19 Incidence Cases and Deaths in Iran from February 2020 to January 2021: Insights from an Interrupted Time Series Analysis.

: In December 2019, a viral outbreak occurred in China, and rapidly spread out worldwide. Due to the lack of immediately available vaccines and effective drugs, many policy- and decision-makers have focused on non-pharmacological methods, including social distancing. This study was aimed at assessing the effects of the implementation of this policy in Iran, one of the countries most affected by COVID-19.

Efficacy of Valerian Extract on Sleep Quality after Coronary Artery bypass Graft Surgery: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To assess the effect of valerian root extract on the sleep quality of patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Methods: The patients who participated in this triple-blind clinical trial were selected by permuted block randomization. The participants were assigned to the valerian (n=36) and placebo (n=36) groups.

The effect of the Iranian health transformation plan on hospitalization rate: insights from an interrupted time series analysis.

Background: Healthcare policy- and decision-makers make efforts to build and maintain high-performing and effective health systems, implementing effectiveness programs and health reforms. In May 2014, the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education has launched a series of ambitious reforms, known as the Health Transformation Plan (HTP). This study aimed to determine the effect of the HTP on hospitalization rate in Iranian public hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.

Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice in the first six months of life and its determinants in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first 6 months of life is the best and most complete option for an infant, in that supplies the vitamins and minerals the baby needs. Several studies in Iran have been conducted concerning the prevalence of EBF. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of EBF in the first 6 months of life and associated factors in Iran synthesizing published studies.

The impact of the "Health Transformation Plan" and related policies on the prevalence rate of cesarean section in Iran: Insights from an interrupted time series analysis.

Background: The high prevalence of cesarean section represents a major public health challenge worldwide. In 2014, the Iranian Health Transformation Plan (HTP) included programs promoting vaginal delivery.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the HTP on the rate of cesarean section in Iran.

The effect of inspiratory muscle training on fatigue and dyspnea in patients with heart failure: A randomized, controlled trial.

Aim: Fatigue and dyspnea are debilitating symptoms in patients with heart failure (HF). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on dyspnea, fatigue and the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification in patients with HF.

Methods: In this prospective, randomized, controlled trial, 84 patients with HF (NYHA classes II-III/IV) with a mean age of 56.

Nurses' perception of empowerment and its relationship with organizational commitment and trust in teaching hospitals in Iran.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between perception of job empowerment and organizational commitment and trust among nurses in teaching hospitals of Khorramabad (Iran).

Background: Lack of power has been widespread among nurses in their workplaces due to uneven distribution of power among hospital staffs. Giving power to only a few individuals at the top of hospital hierarchy may often make nurses feel weak in their workplaces and causes reduction in the patients' quality care.

The effect of the health transformation plan on cesarean section in Iran: a systematic review of the literature.

Objective: Cesarean section (CS) is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. In developed and developing countries, CS has grown significantly over the past decades. The Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education has developed a health transformation plan (HTP) in order to reduce CS rate and promote vaginal delivery.

The challenges of implementation of clinical governance in Iran: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

Background: Policy- and decision-makers seek to improve the quality of care in the health sector and therefore aim to improve quality through appropriate policies. Higher quality of care will satisfy service providers and the public, reduce costs, increase productivity, and lead to better organisational performance. Clinical governance is a method through which management can be improved and made more accountable, and leads to the provision of better quality of care.

Iranian Nursing Students' Experiences of Case-Based Learning: A Qualitative Study.

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students of the implementation of case-based learning in an emergency nursing course. The present qualitative study was conducted using the qualitative content analysis method. Participants consisted of 18 third year undergraduate nursing students selected through purposive sampling, which continued until the saturation of the data.

The Prevalence of Job Stress and its Relationship with Burnout Syndrome among the Academic Members of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences.

Introduction: Burnout syndrome is one of the consequences and the results of occupational or job stress emerged in the form of emotional exhaustion feeling, depersonalization and decrement personal accomplishment. The aim of this study was to determine the occupational stress and its relationship with burnout syndrome in the academic members of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 111 of the faculty members via multistage sampling.

Perception of Patients With HIV/AIDS From Stigma and Discrimination.

Background: Stigma and discrimination among patients with HIV/AIDS cause various problems for the patients and their health systems.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explain the perceived experiences of the patients from stigma and discrimination and their roles on health-seeking services among patients.

Patients And Methods: This was a qualitative research using content analysis approach and semi-structured interviews, conducted on patients living with HIV/ADS, during 2013 - 2014 in Iran.

Metabolic effects of olanzapine and risperidone in patients with psychotic disorders.

Objectives. Atypical anti-psychotic drugs are new medications proposed for treating psychotic disorders. This study was designed to investigate the metabolic (blood sugar and lipid) and adverse effects of olanzapine and risperidone in psychotic patients.