Self-care behaviors, medication adherence status, and associated factors among elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Elderly individuals face an increased likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes. Self-care practices and medication adherence play crucial roles in preventing complications and adverse effects of this condition. Therefore, this study aimed to determine self-care behaviors, medication adherence status, and related factors among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.

Perceived Social Isolation Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Suffering From Disease-Induced Pain and Disability.

Background: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a wide range of symptoms, including physical disability, imbalance, motor disorders, and acute and chronic pain. The psychosocial consequences of these symptoms may limit social well-being and quality of life in these patients.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess self-perceived social isolation among patients with MS and its relationship with pain intensity and disability status.

Saturation in qualitative research: An evolutionary concept analysis.

Background And Aim: Qualitative research plays an important role in improving nursing knowledge. Understanding the concept of saturation is essential to conducting rigorous qualitative research that contributes to evidence-based practice. The purpose of this study is to clarify the concept of saturation in qualitative research.

The relationship between stress, anxiety, depression and medication adherence behavior in patients with epilepsy: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: To investigate the relationships between stress, anxiety, and depression and medication adherence behavior in patients with epilepsy (PEW).

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted on 235 PEW in the Qazvin's Boo Ali Sian Hospital. Data collection tools included socio demographic and clinical data form, morisky medication adherence scale (MMAS-8), depression anxiety stress scales -21(DASS-21).

Resilience of first-line nurses during adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic: A grounded theory study.

Aim: Nurses are a vital resource in providing care to COVID-19 patients. During adaptation to the pandemic, the mental health of nurses was disturbed. The present study aimed to explain the resilience development process and adaptive strategies of first-line nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nurses' professional commitment in COVID-19 crisis: A qualitative study.

Professional commitment is an important factor in employee performance. COVID-19 outbreak has seriously affected the nurses working conditions. Numerous factors can affect nurses' professional commitment in this situation.

Stigma in the Context of COVID-19 Crisis: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.

Background: Stigmatizing anyone during a pandemic poses a threat to everyone and can be an obstacle to disease treatment. The stigma around COVID-19 stems from the fact that it is a life-threatening disease and a lot is unknown about it.

Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing and clarifying the concept of stigma in the context of COVID-19; determining its psychological and socio-psychological outcomes; enhancing understanding and recognition of features, antecedents, and consequences of the concept; and proposing an adequate definition for use in clinical practice or research.

The association between sexual health literacy and sexual function of women in Iran.

Background: Considering the importance of sexual health literacy in promoting individual sexual health and ultimately improving family and social health as well as the effect of health literacy on sexual function, this study was designed and conducted to determine the association between sexual health literacy and sexual function among women.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 420 women referring to health centers were entered into the study using one-stage cluster sampling method.

Cancer Pain: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.

Background: Cancer pain is among the most severe types of pain and is among the most common types of cancer-related problems. Yet, many ambiguities surround the concept of cancer pain and its attributes.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the concept of cancer pain.

The Process of Pain Management in Cancer Patients at Home: Causing the Least Harm - A Grounded Theory Study.

Background: Cancer pain management at home is a complicated and multidimensional experience that affects the foundational aspects of patients and their families' lives. Understanding the pain relief process and the outcomes of palliative care at home is essential for designing programs to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Objective: To explore family caregivers and patients' experiences of pain management at home and develop a substantive theory.

Barriers to Effective Cancer Pain Management in Home Setting: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Pain is one of the most disturbing and distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients, and it is the most stressful factor affecting all aspects of patients and their families' lives. Understanding the barriers to effective cancer pain management in home setting is essential for designing programs to improve the quality of the patients and their families' lives.

Aim: Exploring family caregivers' and cancer patients' experiences of barriers to pain management at home.

Quality of Life in Different Chronic Diseases and Its Related Factors.

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important tool for evaluating the effect of a disease as well as effects of treatment interventions. The present study is aimed to investigate QoL of the patients with various prevalent chronic diseases in Iran.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 625 patients with one of the prevalent chronic diseases were assessed.