A giant aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva presenting with frequent syncopal attacks.

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is a rare congenital or acquired aortic root anomaly. The aneurysm has the potential to compress the adjacent structures or rupture to other cardiac chambers with fatal consequences. Patients might be asymptomatic or present with nonspecific cardiac symptoms.

Threats to the dignity of COVID-19 patients: A qualititative study.

Dignity is a fundamental concept that has been threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several factors threaten the dignity of COVID-19 patients, whether in palliative care departments, medical or surgery wards, intensive care units, or long-term care facilities. This threat is exacerbated by the increasing number of affected patients, the high transmission of the virus and problems such as limited resources, shortage of workforce, and ineffective communication.

Factors affecting the formation of nurses' moral sensitivity in cardiopulmonary resuscitation settings: A qualitative study.

Certain factors may facilitate or inhibit the formation of moral sensitivity in nurses performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The identification of these factors in the context can help develop strategies to promote nurses' moral sensitivity and offer new insights into the consequences of their moral decisions. Taking into account the possibly multi-factorial nature of moral sensitivity, this study aimed to identify the factors affecting the formation of nurses' moral sensitivity in CPR settings.

Social Determinants of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Guidelines in Iran: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: Adherence to COVID-19 preventative guidelines may be influenced by a variety of factors at the individual, societal, and institutional levels. The current study sought to investigate the social factors of adherence to those preventive measures from the perspective of health professionals.

Methods: In October 2020, we performed qualitative research in Tehran, Iran, using the directed content analysis method.

Critical care nurses' moral sensitivity during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Qualitative perspectives.

Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is one of the areas in which moral issues are of great significance, especially with respect to the nursing profession, because CPR requires quick decision-making and prompt action and is associated with special complications due to the patients' unconsciousness. In such circumstances, nurses' ability in terms of moral sensitivity can be determinative in the success of the procedure. Identifying the components of moral sensitivity in nurses in this context can promote moral awareness and improve moral performance.

Lived Experiences and Challenges of the Families of COVID-19 Victims: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study in Tehran, Iran.

Being COVID-19 positive and then dying causes a slew of personal, familial, and social issues for family members. Therefore, the current study was carried out to analyze the lived experiences and issues of COVID-19 victims' families in Tehran, Iran. The phenomenological approach was used in the qualitative analysis of 21 first-degree relatives of COVID-19 victims.

Factors Affecting Nurses' Impact on Social Justice in the Health System.

Background: Social inequities in health systems are threats to global health. Considering the important role of nurses in establishing social justice, identification of factors affecting nurses' participation in this area can contribute to the development of social justice.

Objective: This study aimed to identify factors affecting nurses' participation in establishing social justice in the health system.