Publications by authors named "Seemin Dashti"

Objective: Mechanically ventilated patients experience significant suffering in intensive care units (ICUs). Recognising and understanding these patients' distressing experiences can greatly improve the quality of care provided. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of conscious intubated patients in ICUs in Iran.

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Background: The emerging working conditions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have imposed numerous ethical challenges on the nurses, which, in turn, can negatively impact the nurses' physical and mental health, and thus their work performance through intensifying negative emotions and psychological pressures.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to highlight the nurses' perceptions of the ethical challenges that they faced regarding their self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Design: A qualitative, descriptive study with a content analysis approach.

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Aim: This scoping review will map out the evidence for palliative care delivery models in hospitals and the challenges of their application in practice from 2012 to 2022. A list of the predetermined MeSH terms will be used to search electronic databases for the relevant literature in English or Persian.

Method: The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's guideline will be used to qualitatively appraise the identified reports and to assess their scientific rigour.

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Introduction: Young adulthood is a period of prosperity and freshness characterized by developmental achievement, which can be inhibited by various diseases such as cancer. Typically considered a terminal disease, if diagnosed in young adulthood, cancer may trigger a tremendous psychosomatic shock. The nature of facing a recent cancer diagnosis affects the whole coping process.

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Aim: In this study, we taught learners the interpretation of the bundle branch block in two ways of storytelling and usual lecture, then compare the effect of these two methods on the level of learning and satisfaction. Storytelling can lead to deep learning, promoted critical thinking of students and enhanced clinical skills. It is an effective teaching method engaging nursing and midwifery students in clinical education.

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