The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Fatigue, Sleep Quality, Physiological Indices, and Electrocardiogram Changes in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Limited evidence is available regarding the effect of reflexology on Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). The present study evaluated the effect of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep quality, physiological indices, and electrocardiogram changes in AMI.

Materials And Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 80 subjects with AMI.

Psychometric analysis and validation of the Persian translation of the systemic sclerosis questionnaire (SySQ).

Background: Scleroderma is a complex multisystem disorder that could have effects on the quality of patients' lives. This study was conducted by determining the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the systemic sclerosis questionnaire (SySQ) that specifically assesses indications and functional limitations of scleroderma patients.

Materials And Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, the method included: translation and back translation.

Comparison of professional competency and anxiety of nursing students trained based on two internship models: a comparative study.

Background: Improving the professional competency of nursing students during the internship is critical. This study aimed to compare the professional competency and anxiety of nursing students trained based on two internship models.

Methods: This is a two-group posttest-only quasi-experimental design study.

Explaining the Components of Resilience in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Content Analysis.

Background: Resilience is a psychological trait and a protective factor that plays a vital role in coping with Chronic Pain (CP). Despite its importance, research has yet to fully clarify the concept and components of resilience in patients with CP. Accordingly, the present study aims to explain the components of resilience in patients with CP.

The mediation role of hope in the relationship of resilience with depression, anxiety, and stress in caregivers of children and adolescents with cancer.

This study aimed to determine the mediation role of hope in the relationship of resilience with depression, anxiety, and stress in caregivers of children and adolescents with cancer. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 caregivers of children and adolescents with cancer. Adult Hope Scale, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DAS) scales were used for data collection.

The predictive role of resilience and the ethical climate of hospital in the fatigue of surgical technologists working in operating rooms.

Background: Fatigue in surgical technologists is of paramount importance and is known as a priority because it can be regarded as a threat to the nurse's health and patient's safety. The fatigue level of healthcare workers can be affected by some factors, while the role of part of these factors is less known. This study aimed to determine the predictive role of resilience and the hospital ethical climate in the fatigue of surgical technologists working in operating rooms (ORs).

The effect of a self-management program on the quality of life of patients with scleroderma.

Background: Scleroderma is a rare disease with complex disorders. It affects the quality of life with severe impacts on the skin and extensive complications in the internal organs, and does not have a definitive treatment. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a self-management program on the quality of life of patients with scleroderma.

The effect of virtual interactive nurse-led support group intervention on fatigue, shock anxiety, and acceptance of implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: a randomized trial.

Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), as a gold and standard treatment for fatal cardiac arrhythmia, may lead to some physical and psychological problems for the patients. Therefore, performing some interventions to reduce or eliminate these issues is crucial. This study aimed to determine the effect of virtual interactive nurse-led support group intervention on fatigue, shock anxiety, and acceptance of ICD patients.

The predictive roles of parental stress and intolerance of uncertainty on psychological well-being of parents with a newborn in neonatal intensive care unit: a hierarchical linear regression analysis.

Background: Hospitalization of newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) exposes parents to considerable stress. This study aimed to determine the predictive role of parental stress and intolerance of uncertainty on the psychological well-being of parents with a newborn in NICU using hierarchical linear regression analysis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 130 parents of newborns hospitalized in the NICU.

The effect of telephone counseling based on Orem's model on adherence to treatment and resilience of patients with coronary angioplasty: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: This study aimed to determine the effect of telephone counseling based on Orem's Self-Care Model on adherence to treatment and resilience of patients with coronary angioplasty.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 80 patients in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 40 (intervention and control).

A qualitative study on hope in iranian end stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Background: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis are faced with serious problems in their lives. Hope, as a multifaceted factor, plays a critical role in these patients' lives. Given the multifaceted process of hope, this study aimed to describe hope and identify the challenges, strategies, and outcomes of hope in Iranian ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Risk and protective factors for resilience among adolescents and young adults with beta-thalassemia major.

Background: Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity in response to a potentially traumatic event. It can relieve people's discomfort and build personal capacity when facing a stressful situation such as beta thalassemia major. Resilience is a complex and multidimensional concept and is influenced by protective and risk factors.

The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, as well as vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery: a randomized trial.

Background: Complementary and integrative medicine may be effective for postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to determine the effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on pain, nausea, and vomiting and neurovascular assessment in patients for lower extremity fracture surgery.

Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial study.

The Effect of Interactive Virtual Psycho-Educational Interventions via Social Networks on Self-Efficacy and Anxiety Among Patients Infected with COVID-19 and Living in Home Quarantine: A Randomized Control Trial.

Background: Psycho-educational interventions might play a crucial role in the management of diseases. This study was conducted to determine the effect of psycho-educational interventions via social networks on self-efficacy and anxiety among Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in home quarantine.

Materials And Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 72 COVID-19 patients, in Shiraz, Iran, in 2020.

The predictive role of hope and social relational quality in disability acceptance among Iranian patients under hemodialysis.

Background: Patients undergoing hemodialysis face disabilities that its acceptance may influenced by several factors. This study aimed to determine the predictive role of hope and quality of social relationship on accepting disability amongst patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 hemodialysis patients referred to hemodialysis centers in Nemazi and Shahid Faghihi hospitals and Imam Reza Clinic in Shiraz.

The effect of positive thinking training on hope and adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients undergoing hemodialysis are exposed to psychological problems, such as despair, which in turn can be a trigger for them to abandon the treatment process. This study aimed to determine the effect of positive thinking training on hope and adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed on 80 hemodialysis patients referred to two hemodialysis centers in Shiraz, Iran.

The effect of a virtual child disease management programme on burden and social adjustment of caregivers of children with coagulation factor deficiencies.

Introduction: The use of virtual interventions is of interest to patients with chronic disease and healthcare professionals. This study aimed to determine the effect of virtual child disease management programme on burden and social adjustment of caregivers of children with coagulation factor deficiencies. Moreover, the effect of this intervention on children's acute pain and bleeds was assessed.

The Predictor Roles of Spiritual Well-Being, Healthcare Professionals' Support and Shock Anxiety in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Device Acceptance.

Background: Acceptance of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device may be affected by a variety of factors. This study aimed to investigate the predictor roles of spiritual well-being, healthcare professionals' support and shock anxiety in accepting ICD.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients with ICD.

An Evaluation of the Association between Quality of Life and Psychological Issues in Patients with Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) plays a life-saving role via controlling malignant dysrhythmias. However, it may result in the incidence of psychological tensions in patients' lives, eventually leading to changes in their quality of life (QoL). To date, this association has remained unclear among Iranian population.

Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, and Vomiting as the Predictors of Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Prospective Cohort Study.

The primary outcome was to assess the correlation between anxiety and pain, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. The secondary outcome was to determine the predictive roles of pain, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting in anxiety among patients undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). The present prospective cohort study was conducted on 200 patients treated by HSCT referred to the centers affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

The mediating role of Courageous coping in the relations between spirituality and social support with resilience among adolescents with hemophilia.

In addition to physical disorders, people with hemophilia face complex psychological problems. Hence, protective factors such as coping strategies, social support, and spirituality to improve psychological health should be determined. This study examined the role of courageous coping as a mediator in the interrelationships between spirituality as well as social support and resilience among adolescents with hemophilia.

The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity, Belief, Perception, and Acceptance in adult Hemophilia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Most hemophilia patients experience pain in their lives. Some complementary interventions might affect pain belief. This study aimed to determine the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on pain intensity, pain belief and perception, and pain acceptance in hemophilia patients.

Association between perception of caring behaviors and self-efficacy in patients with cardiovascular disease at coronary care units: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Assessing and improving patient self-efficacy are among the major roles of nurses. Nurses are also responsible for providing direct patient care, and they play a major role in improving patient care quality. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate nurses' care-giving behaviors.

The Predictor Role of Perceived Social Support and Spiritual Intelligence in Hope Among Thalassemia Patients.

Background: Thalassemia is a prevalent chronic blood disorder, which is accompanied with a wide range of challenges. This study aimed to determine the predictor role of perceived social support and spiritual intelligence in hope among thalassemia patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 thalassemia patients.

Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Biomedical Predictors of Hope in Hemodialysis Patients.

Background: Hemodialysis patients deal with some psychological and social problems. These problems may be the predictors of hope. This study aimed to determine the psychosocial, spiritual, and biomedical predictors of hope in hemodialysis patients.