Cross-Cultural Adaptation Of The Persian Version Of Test Of The Adherence To Inhalers (TAI).

Purpose: Despite the importance of using inhalers concerning chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), patients generally have problems regarding adherence to medication regimen. The first step in understanding medication adherence is its assessment which requires a reliable tool. The aim of this study was to translate and perform the psychometric assessment of Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI).

The effect of the facilitated tucking position on pain intensity during heel stick blood sampling in premature infants: a surprising result.

According to research findings, pain experience in neonatal period leads to short- and long-term complications that could be prevented by means of neonatal pain relief. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of facilitated tucking position on neonatal pain during heel prick blood sampling. This is a cross over clinical trial was done on 40 premature neonates.

Effect of spiritual counseling on spiritual well-being in Iranian women with cancer: A randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: This study examined the effect of spiritual counseling on the spiritual well-being of Iranian women with cancer.

Design And Setting: a randomized clinical trial was conducted on 42 female cancer patients who were randomized to either an 8-week spiritual counseling intervention (n = 21) or a control group that received routine education/care (n = 21). Spiritual well-being (SWB) was assessed before and after the 8-week spiritual counseling program using Paloutzian and Ellison's (1983) Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS).

Benson's Relaxation Effect in Comparing to Systematic Desensitization on Anxiety of Female Nurses: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Nursing staffs expose to a high level of anxiety. This study aimed to compare the effect of Benson's relaxation and systematic desensitization methods for decreasing the anxiety score of nurses.

Materials And Methods: In a randomized clinical trial, 72 female nurses were assigned randomly to three different groups.

Mothers' Experiences about Febrile Convulsions in Their Children: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Febrile convulsion in children is a frightening experience for the mothers. This experience may have unknown aspects, which must be investigated in order to plan better support for the mothers and children. This study is conducted with the aim of exploring the experiences of mothers whose children suffer from febrile convulsion.