The effect of micro-learning on trauma care knowledge and learning satisfaction in nursing students.

Background: Despite the fact that there are few formal trauma training courses for nurses, they play an important role in the care of trauma patients. This study aims to investigate the effect of micro-learning on the knowledge of managing trauma patients and learning satisfaction in nursing students.

Methods: The convenience sampling method was used to enroll 30 final-year nursing students from Alborz University of Medical Sciences in this quasi experimental One-group pretest -posttest design.

Association of dietary phytochemical index with cardiometabolic risk factors.

Cardio-metabolic risk factors are becoming a global health concern. To address this problem, one of the proposed ways is to focus on phytochemical-rich foods consumption. Therefore, we aimed to summarize the results of observational studies (cohorts, case-control, and cross-sectional) that investigated the association between dietary phytochemical index (PI) as a new index for evaluating phytochemical-rich food intake and various risk factors of cardio-metabolic disorders.

Post-traumatic stress disorder and mental health assessment of seafarers working on ocean-going vessels during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: There are increasing concerns about mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic among seafarers. This study aims to assess the effects of the current global health pandemic on life satisfaction and adverse psychological outcomes among seafarers.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 470 multinational seafarers working on board ships of two international shipping companies were assessed.

Erratum: Author Correction: Association of a body shape index and hip index with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-V study.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s40200-021-00743-0.].

Association of short stature and obesity with cardio-metabolic risk factors in Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-V study.

Purpose: The object of the present study was to examine the relationship of short stature and obesity with cardio-metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents from Iran.

Methods: Present nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted as a part of the fifth survey of CASPIAN study on 7 to 18 years old children and adolescents from 30 provinces of Iran in 2015. Short stature and excess weight were defined as age and sex-specific height lower than 5 percentile and BMI higher than 85 percentile respectively.

Validity of continuous metabolic syndrome score for predicting metabolic syndrome; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Nowadays, use of continuous metabolic syndrome (cMetS) score has been suggested to improve recognition of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of cMetS scores for predicting MetS.

Methods: We searched the electronic databases included MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, ISI Web of Science, and Scopus from 1 January 1980 to 30 September 2020.

Association of a body shape index and hip index with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-V study.

Objective: This study designed to discover the link between a body shape index (ABSI) and hip index (HI) with cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) in Iranian children and adolescents.

Subjects And Methods: In a nationwide cross-sectional survey, 4200 students who were 7-18 years old were chosen via a multistage cluster sampling method in 30 provinces of Iran in 2015. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) was defined in line with the Adult Treatment Panel III criteria.

Dietary diversity score and cardio-metabolic risk factors: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Context: Dietary diversity score (DDS) has been known as a useful and convenient indicator of overall diet quality. Previous studies have reported the association between DDS and health problems such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the association between dietary diversity score (DDS) and cardio-metabolic risk factors such as obesity and overweight, lipid profile, blood pressure, metabolic syndrome (MetS) and diabetes.

Effect of selenium supplementation on glycemic indices: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: The association between selenium supplementation and glycemic indices seems to be a controversial issue. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of selenium supplementation on glycemic indices.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, ISI/WOS, and Scopus (from their commencements up to Jan 2016) for relevant studies examining the association between intake of selenium and glycemic indices.

Menopause and metabolic syndrome in the Middle East countries; a systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence that is associated with increasing risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has accelerated with age. Since, menopause is known as a partial cause of CVD accelartion with againg among women, determining the prevalence of MetS is important in this condition. We aimed to assess critically the prevalence rate of MetS among menopaused women in the Middle East Countries in this systematic review meta-analysis study.

Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Selenium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in plenty of major metabolic processes. A growing body of literature has shown that selenium deficiency leads to an increase in plasma TC and TG levels. This study explores the effect of selenium supplementation on serum level of lipid profile [total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)].

Neck circumference and its association with cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Recently, neck circumference (NC) has been used to predict the risk of cardiometabolic factors. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine: (i) the sensitivity (SE) and specificity (SP) of NC to predict cardiometabolic risk factors and (ii) the association between NC and the risk of cardiometabolic parameters.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted through PubMed/Medline, Institute of Scientific Information, and Scopus, until 2017 based on the search terms of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardio metabolic risk factors.

Dermatological manifestations in hemodialysis patients in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Dermatologic complications are common in patients with end-stage renal disease and also have a high diversity.

Objectives: This meta-analysis reviews prevalence of dermatological manifestations among hemodialysis patients in Iran.

Materials And Methods: Using PubMed and NLM Gateway (for MEDLINE), Institute of Scientific Information (ISI), and SCOPUS as the main international electronic data sources, and Iran-Medex, Irandoc, and Scientific Information Database, as the main domestic databases with systematic search capability, we systematically searched surveys, papers, and reports on the prevalence of dermatological manifestations (until February 2016).

Nosocomial Infections and Epidemiology of Antibiotic Resistance in Teaching Hospitals in South East of Iran.

Aim: Antibiotic resistance as one of the most serious health threats worldwide leading to a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The aim of present study was to examine the prevalence of nosocomial infections (NIs) and pattern of antibiotic resistance in teaching hospitals in Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in a period of one year in three teaching hospitals and all patients with suspected NIs symptoms were chooses.

Effects of nurses' practice of a sedation protocol on sedation and consciousness levels of patients on mechanical ventilation.

Background: Providing high-quality care in the intensive care units (ICUs) is a major goal of every medical system. Nurses play a crucial role in achieving this goal. One of the most important responsibilities of nurses is sedation and pain control of patients.