Development of the Dardashna Checklist for Identifying Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia: A Qualitative Study.

The purpose of the current qualitative study was to describe the development of the Dardashna Checklist to clinically identify behavior change triggers in individuals with dementia. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with four physicians and four experienced caregivers involved in the care of individuals with dementia. From analysis of participants' interviews, themes extracted included and , using the checklist structure as a guide.

Extracting cancer concepts from clinical notes using natural language processing: a systematic review.

Background: Extracting information from free texts using natural language processing (NLP) can save time and reduce the hassle of manually extracting large quantities of data from incredibly complex clinical notes of cancer patients. This study aimed to systematically review studies that used NLP methods to identify cancer concepts from clinical notes automatically.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase were searched for English language papers using a combination of the terms concerning "Cancer", "NLP", "Coding", and "Registries" until June 29, 2021.

Facilitators and barriers of mHealth interventions during the Covid-19 pandemic: systematic review.

Background: With the spread of Covid-19 disease, health interventions related to the control, prevention, and treatment of this disease and other diseases were given real attention. The purpose of this systematic review is to express facilitators and barriers of using mobile health (mHealth) interventions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Methods: In this systematic review, original studies were searched using keywords in the electronic database of PubMed until August 2022.

A Mobile Application to Assist Alzheimer's Caregivers During COVID-19 Pandemic: Development and Evaluation.

Introduction: Access to healthcare services for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) was limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. A mobile application (app) can help overcome this limitation for patients and caregivers. Our study aims to develop and evaluate an app to help caregivers of patients with AD during COVID-19.

A qualitative study of factors influencing ePHR adoption by caregivers and care providers of Alzheimer's patients: An extension of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model.

Background And Aims: As the nowadays provision of many healthcare services relies on technology, a better understanding of the factors contributing to the acceptance and use of technology in health care is essential. For Alzheimer's patients, an electronic personal health record (ePHR) is one such technology. Stakeholders should understand the factors affecting the adoption of this technology for its smooth implementation, adoption, and sustainable use.

Prediction of mortality risk and duration of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients with chronic comorbidities based on machine learning algorithms.

Background: The severity of coronavirus (COVID-19) in patients with chronic comorbidities is much higher than in other patients, which can lead to their death. Machine learning (ML) algorithms as a potential solution for rapid and early clinical evaluation of the severity of the disease can help in allocating and prioritizing resources to reduce mortality.

Objective: The objective of this study was to predict the mortality risk and length of stay (LoS) of patients with COVID-19 and history of chronic comorbidities using ML algorithms.

Validation of the Persian version of the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) among antenatal and postnatal women.

Background: Anxiety disorder is more common in women than men. To some extent, it can be attributed to childbirth and factors related to pregnancy in women. Therefore, it is necessary for mothers to use valid and reliable scale to assess perinatal anxiety, such as the perinatal anxiety screening scale (PASS).

Mortality due to noninfectious lower respiratory diseases: A spatiotemporal, cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Geography plays an important role in the incidence of respiratory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology and geographical distribution of death due to noninfectious lower respiratory diseases (NILRDs).

Methods: Data related to all death due to NILRD in Kerman Province between 2012 and 2018 were extracted from the National Mortality Registry.

Prediction of PTSD related to COVID-19 in emergency staff based on the components of self-compassion and perceived social support.

Background: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) proclaimed Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. In addition to severe health problems, the disease has had a major psychological impact on the public. The aim of this research was to examine the association between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to COVID-19 in emergency staff and self-compassion and perceived social support.

Neck pain: global epidemiology, trends and risk factors.

Background: Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, having an age-standardised prevalence rate of 27.0 per 1000 population in 2019. This literature review describes the global epidemiology and trends associated with neck pain, before exploring the psychological and biological risk factors associated with the initiation and progression of neck pain.

Psychological pathways between type D personality and COVID-19.

Background: Patients with a type D personality have worse social functioning and mental health and more affective constraints than non-type D personalities. They have a negative outlook on life and health-related issues. The aim of this study was to examine the mediating role of stress and anxiety in the relationship between type D personality and COVID-19 by adjustment of the effect of demographic characteristics and perceived symptoms as confounder variables.

Assessment of the fitness of Cox and parametric regression models of survival distribution for Iranian breast cancer patients' data.

Factors affecting the time of survival after breast cancer (BC) diagnosis remain unknown. However, some of the prognostic factors have been identified. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of biologic and socioeconomic factors on long-term survival of BC patients.

Determinants of survival of common childhood cancers in Iran.

Background: Cancer is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children. This study aimed to epidemiologically and demographically assess common cancers in children in Iran.

Materials And Methods: This cohort study was conducted on children registered in Mahak Hospital and Rehabilitation Complex (which is a non-governmental organizations (NGO)-related hospital for only malignant diseases).

Effect of Topical Chamomile Oil on Postoperative Bowel Activity after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication after surgery that requires a multifactorial therapeutic approach. This study aims to assess the effect of topical chamomile oil on postoperative bowel activity after cesarian section.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was carried out in 2015 at Chamran Hospital in Iran.

Postpartum home care and its effects on mothers' health: A clinical trial.

Background: Postpartum home care plays an important role in prevention of postpartum complications. Regular visits of mothers during this period are imperative. This study aimed to provide postpartum home care for mothers to assess its effects on mothers' health in Iran.

Effect of Health Care as the "Home Visiting" on Postpartum Depression: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Postpartum depression is considered as a major health complication of women after delivery. It is necessary to find an essential approach for the prevention of its serious consequences on mothers' and infants' health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of home visiting on postpartum depression.

Herbal Medicines in Idiopathic Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: A Systematic Review.

Idiopathic heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB; IHMB) is a common gynecological problem with no pelvic pathology or general bleeding disorder. Herbal remedies are commonly used to treat HMB. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of herbal preparations for the treatment of IHMB.