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Mr Hossein Rahmani, Dr Gholamreza Mahmodi, Mr Ghanbar Rouhi, Mr Hossein Nasiri, Mis Horolnesa Sheikh, Mr Behzad Taghvakish,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (11-2010)
Abstract
Background and Objective : Neurologic patients' care givers are faced with many challenges and stresses, affecting on their health if they cope with an inappropriate style. The awareness of the care givers about coping strategies is necessary to prevent from their psychological problems, therefore the present study was conducted to determine the coping strategies of men and women care givers of Neurologic patients at home.
Material and Methods : This descriptive-Analytical study was conducted on 200 subjects selected by convenience sampling method. The instrument was Jawiloice coping strategy scale having two dimensions of problem-focused part (15 questions) and
emotion-focused (24 questions). The data analysis was performed using estimates of central tendency, Chi-Square, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney test and Anova (P<0.05) by spss 16.
Results: The participants were men (N=120) and women (N=80). The problem-focused subscale in men is 51.86 ± 6.3 and in women 52.86 ± 7.63, whereas in emotional-focused the result is 72.86 ± 13.89 in men and 69.68 ± 11.65 in women. In latter dimension, the difference is not statistically significant. In problem-focused between men and women, the difference is significant (p≤0.05). Considering coping levels to low, moderate, and high, there is no meaningful difference between males and females. Duration of involvement with patients is significantly correlated with emotional-focused (p≤ 0.05) and income status with problem-focused (p≤ 0.03).
Conclusion: According to the findings, the care givers must be educated about effective coping strategies skills to decrease stresses due to care of the patients and to improve mental health.
Mr Ghanbar Rouhi, Mr Hamid Asayesh, Mr Hossein Rahmani, Mr Ali Akbar Abdollahi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (11-2010)
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Background and Objective : Human resources are the most valuable sources of an organization. Nurses, because of special nature of their job, are influenced by various stressors affecting on their job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The aim of this study was to compare Nurses’ job satisfaction and their organizational commitment in intensive care and general wards of Golestan University of medical sciences.
Material and Methods: In this descriptive & analytical study, 389 Nurses were selected via census sampling in 1387. The instrument were job satisfaction questionnaire reliabled by alpha chronbach and meyer organizational commitment scale.To analyze the data, we used Pearson correlation coefficient, independent test, regression and one way anova in spss 16 soft ware environment.
Results: Participants were between 22-55 years. Their mean age was 32.6 ± 7.4 and most of them (72.7%) were female. Intensive care and emergency wards’ Nurses had the lowest organizational commitment and job satisfaction, respectively. There was a significant relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment in studied wards (P<0.05).
Conclusion : Whereas job satisfaction can predict organizational commitment of Nurses, it is essential for administrators to consider factors such as salary, participation in decision making, job security, and job enrichment and so on to promote quality of services
Mis Tahmineh Salehian, Mis Faranak Safdari Dah Cheshmeh, Mis Arezoo Pirak,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (11-2010)
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Background and Objective : Patients’ satisfaction is an important criterion which can be a good scale to measure and evaluate medical services quality, and can give us some information about fulfillment of patients’ needs expectations and wishes .We conducted this study to investigate the patients’ satisfaction from medical and nursing services.
Material and Methods: In this descriptive and cross- sectional study, the data was collected by a questionnaire including two sections of demographic data and satisfaction level from medical and Nursing services.The subjects are 200 patients selected by easy sampling method, at the time of discharge from hospital. Satisfaction level was measured by likert scale. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square.
Results: The findings show that the patients are satisfied (41%), almost satisfied (21.5%) and unsatisfied (37.5%) from medical services. About satisfaction from nursing services, 57% of the patients were satisfied, 16.5% of them almost and 26.5% rarely satisfied. There was significant relation between variables such as sex, age, education degree and having insurance and satisfaction from medical and nursing services.
Conclusion : The highest percentage of unsatisfied patients was related to lack of giving information by physicians about the disease and Nursing interventions measures. Interaction behavior between medical staff and patient has an effective impact on patients’ recovery and increase patients’ satisfaction therefore, the necessary measures should be taken to improve communication between patient and physician.
Mr Alireza Shariati, Dr Mohammad Mojerloo, Mr Einolah Molaei, Mr Moslem Hesam, Mr Hamid Asayesh, Mr Hossein Nasiri, Dr Gholamreza Mahmodi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (11-2010)
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Background and Objective : Anemia is one of the most common complications of end stage renal diseases. Inadequate production of erythropoietin is the main cause of anemia in these patients, and iron deficiency is the other important factor. We designed this study to survey the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in hemodialysis patients referred to hemodialysis ward of Panje Azar hospital in Gorgan, Iran.
Material and Methods: The subjects of this descriptive and cross-sectional study were all 97 patients undergone permanent hemodialysis. Hemoglobin, Serum Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin saturation and Hemoglobin index were measured to assess iron deficiency anemia. We did data analysis by using chi square, fisher exact test and independent T test in spss 13 environment.
Results: The prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia were 57.6 and 31.1 percent, respectively. Tranferrin saturation in 29.16 percent of the patients is less than 20%. There was no significant correlation between signs of anemia and variables such as, duration of dialysis, causes of the disease and iron- deficiency anemia (p=0.06). But signs of anemia were significantly correlated (p<0.0001) with erythropoietin. In comparison with patients consumed iron orally, those who used injectable iron had higher serum iron, Hemoglobin and Transferrin saturation (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Because of high frequency of iron- deficiency that may results in resistance to erythropoietin therapy and leads to inappropriate treatment of iron deficiency. We recommend first treating of ID to prevent from useless administering of erythropoietin.
Hamid Sharifnia, Nader Aghakhani, Roghieh Nazari, Batool Nahrir,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2-2012)
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Background and Objective: Growing trend of chronic kidney disorders in the world represents the increased problem imposing on patients and their family, and ultimately reduce the quality of their life. Thus, dialysis patients are trying to increase their quality of lives, in addition to looking for proper treatment. This study was conducted to compare the quality of life in hemodialysis patients ( HD) and peritoneal dialysis.(PD)
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 166 dialysis patients (130 HD and 36 PD patients ) in teaching hospitals of Urmia University of Medical Sciences. The instrument was standard SF-36 questionnaire including demographic part and 36 questions about quality of life. To analyze the data , we used descriptive statistic and independent T- test.
Results: Most of the participants (n=97) are female and most of HD (43.8%) and PD (50%) patients are in 26-45 and 15-25 age bracket, respectively. The mean of QOL score in HD patients in physical function, role function and mental health sections is more than the mean of PD (P<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, QOL in HD is better than that PD. Hence, recognition of level of QOL in chronic renal failure, and research about promoting ways of QOL is necessary to step practically forward increasing QOL.
Mis Roghieh Nazari, Mr Mohammad Saberi, Mis Sima Khazaie Nezhad,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (8-2012)
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Background and Objective : Nosocomial infection is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in hospitalized patient. Some experts believe that nurses have a major role in infection control. We aimed to examine and compare the knowledge and practice of prevention and control of Nosocomial infection among nurses and nursing students in Amol.
Material and Methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted on 190 nurses working in state hospitals of Amol (n=100) and internship nursing students (n=90) in 2010.We collected the data by a questionnaire including personal characteristics, knowledge and practice part, and analyzed, using statistical software SPSS-16,by descriptive statistics and independent samples t-test, chi-square and Pearson correlation.
Results: The mean score of nurses' knowledge and practice, respectively, was 6.91±1.06 and 8.00±1.33 in the range of 0-10 that is significantly more than students' knowledge and practice 6.29±1.73 and 7.56 ± 7.56(P=0.009). More Than half of the participants (59% of students and 53.4% nurses) have a moderate level of knowledge. There is significant difference between nurses' knowledge and students' (P=0.003).
Conclusion: The results suggest that students’ knowledge and performance is weaker than those of nurses. And they both need to receive Documented and managed training programs related to prevention and control of nosocomial infection during their educational period and work.
Keywords: Knowledge, Performance, Nosocomial infection, Nurse, Nursing student, Prevention
Mojgan Kalantarzadeh, Dr Mahbobeh Safavi, Dr Mahmood Mahmoodi,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (1-2013)
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Background and Objective: Parkinson disease (PD) is a common neuro degenerative disorder, which is chronic and progressive. The specialized PD nurse is needed to give better care services. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of nursing roles on the nurses′ knowledge and attitude toward taking care of patients suffering from Parkinson.
Material and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study conducted in 2009, 102 nurses of Kerman University of Medical Sciences were selected and divided into two groups (case and control).The instrument was a researcher made questionnaire. After pretest, the educational program including lecture, group discussion and pamphlet was performed and after three weeks, Post test was given. Using Software SPSS-15, the data was analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: There is a significant difference (P<0.000) between the nurses' general knowledge (7.51± 3.17) and general attitude (8.35±5.22). The general knowledge and attitude of control groups are not different between first and second time of recording. General comparison of the effect of training indicates that the difference between intervention and control groups are statistically significant in the first and second time of recordings(p<0.000).
Conclusion: The education programs are effective on nurses′ knowledge and attitude toward Parkinson disorder and the roles such as medical care, Education and advocacy. Hence, the educational interventions related to nursing roles in caring Parkinson patients are necessary.
Hossein Rahmani Anaraki, Dr Gholam Reza Mahmoodi, Ghanbar Rouhi, Hamid Asayesh, Hossein Nasiri, Hossein Rakhshani,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (1-2013)
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Background and Objective: Chronic neurologic diseases due to associated disabilities and high cost of their medical services are considered as a crisis for patients and family. The stress caused by these problems can jeopardize the health of the caregivers. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the general health status of neurologic patients’ caregivers and the related factors.
Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted in 2009, the caregivers of the patients with neurological disorders (n=200) were selected via convenience sampling. The data was gathered by a demographic checklist and general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) completed by caregivers and analyzed by descriptive statistic, Pearson correlation coefficient and chi square, using SPSS-16.
Results: The mean age is 31.78±9.94 and 59.5% of the subjects are males. The caregivers (72.5%) general health is disturbed (Score more than 23 based on GHQ-28 cut of point). General health of male and female caregivers is significantly different (P<0.05). Between the subscales of GHQ-28, female caregivers compared to males have higher depression score, which is significant (P<0.05). The caregivers’ general health are correlated with (P<0.05) the patient’s care dependency and the income of family. There is no significant relationship between general health and demographic variables such as marital status, history of the disease and educational level.
Conclusion: Based on the results, significant percent of caregivers of the patients with neurological disorders suffer from disrupted general health. Thus, the presence of supportive resources and effective coping skills can be effective in improving the health.
Khadijeh Harati, Hamid Chamanzari, Dr Moosa Alreza Hosseini , Dr Seyyed Ahmad Saghebi, Nazila Zarghi, Dr Seyyed Reza Mazloom, Zahra Dadras,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (9-2013)
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Background and Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common chronic disorders of the digestive system. The most common reason for this complaint is the unfitted temperament of food and body. This study aimed to determine the effect of temperament–based diet education on quality of life in the patients with GERD in endoscopy department of Qaem hospital in Mashhad. .
Material and Methods: This randomized-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients, referring to Qaem hospital, were randomly assigned to two groups of diet education and control. The intervention was a two-week long diet education class, which was on the basis of temperament. The instruments were the frequency Scale for the symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux ) FSSG) and the diet checklist. The data was analyzed by SPSS-11.5, using Chi Square, Independent T test, Paired T test.
Results: After education, the frequency of the symptoms was significantly reduced (p<0.0001). The mean score in education group compared to control was diminished both shortly after intervention (13.63±4.77, p<0.001 ) and after two weeks (18.73±4.15, p=0.070) .
Conclusion: Considering temperament in the diet education by nurses can play an important role in decreasing the frequency of symptoms in patients with Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease.
Shiva Pejmankhah, Sheida Pejmankhah, Dr Hamid Alavi Majd,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2013)
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Background and Objective: Nurses should be so determined and competent that, in the dynamic and changing conditions of the patients, they could use their technical skills and professional knowledge to make a rigorous clinical judgment about the patient's health status. Accordingly, a study was conducted to assess the health status of patients and nurses in the hospitals affiliated with the social security organization in Tehran, Iran.
Material and Methods: This descriptive – analytical study was conducted on 96 nurses working in medical-surgical and emergency wards of the hospitals affiliated with Social Security Organization in Tehran. The instrument was a questionnaire including two parts of demographic data and 11 questions for assessing nurses' performance. To analyze the data, we useddescriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The mean age is 7.15 ± 32.8 and 75% of the patients are females. Their (53.1%) work of experience is between 73-96 months and their (52.1%) performance is observed poor. There is significant correlation between nurses' performance and variables such as gender, age, marital status, work experience and ward of hospital.
Conclusion: Because of low performance of the nurses, it is important for nurses to assess the health status of patients , the same as physicians using screening forms on the file of patients.
Esmaeil Mohammadnejad, Seyyedeh Roghayeh Ehsani, Amir Salari, Azam Sajjadi, Ayeshe Hajiesmaeelpour,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2013)
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Background and Objective : Drug administration is considered an important aspect of patient care process and reporting the errors is needed to maintain safety. We aimed to investigate “Perspectives of Nurses about refusing to report the medication errors in Emergency Ward”.
Material and Methods : In this descriptive study, 94 Emergency nurses were recruited by census in 2011-2012. The instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire including demographic data and questions related to the causes and factors affecting the reporting of medication errors. Using SPSS-16 software, the data was analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The nurses who did not report medication errors are 72%. The most common type of medication errors are infusion rate(33.3%) and wrong- drug dosage (23.8%). The most important reasons of medication errors are shortage of nursing staff (47.6%) and lack of pharmacological information (30.9%). Most common reasons for refusing to report the medication errors are fear of its negative effect on financial advantages, inappropriate or negative attitude of managers toward reporting errors and lack of importance of reporting from nurses י perspective.
Conclusion: Considering the high rate of refusing to report, it is needed to be created some appropriate conditions to enhance the rate of reporting and removing the barriers. Nursing managers should have positive reaction to nurses’ reporting.
Masoomeh Otaghi, Dr Parkhideh Hassani, Dr Mansooreh Zagharie Tafreshi, Dr Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (10-2013)
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Background and objective: The rate of end-stage renal disorder (ESRD) in Iran, 12%, is more than the worldwide range. The people with Hemodialysis are greatly under physical, mental and social pressures that make the acceptance of Hemodialysis difficult. Since the acceptance can be the beginning point of adaptation, this study aimed to explore the challenge in acceptance of Hemodialysis.
Material and Methods: This grounded theory study was undertaken in the Hemodialysis wards of the hospitals affiliated with Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran. The first samples were selected via purposive sampling and the later ones with theoretical sampling till data saturation (N=24). Semi-structured interview, field notes and memos were used for data collection. The data was analyzed by using Strauss and Corbin method. Data rigor was confirmed by Lincoln and Goba criteria, considering ethical points.
Results: The challenge in acceptance of Hemodialysis emerged the categories of acceptance (by force, experience, reasoning or social norms) and lack of acceptance (subjective or objective) of necessity of Hemodialysis as well as their related codes.
Conclusion: The people on Hemodialysis encounter a challenge for acceptance of Hemodialysis. Education as well as personal, familial and social supports can resolve this challenge by changing lack of acceptance (subjective or objective) or acceptance by force to acceptance (by experience, reasoning or social norms).
Mansoor Ebrahimzadeh,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (10-2013)
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Background and objective: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) leading to increasing risk in the health of society is one of the main problems worldwide. The main goal is having normal blood glucose to reduce the progression of neurovascular complications. We aimed at comparing the performance of five glucometer devices with that of standard laboratory technique in patients with DM admitted to endocrinology ward of Razi Hospital in Rasht.
Material and Methods: This comparative-analytic study was conducted on 250 diabetic patients. A part of venous blood sample was investigated by five glucometer devices (Glucoplas, Accu-chek, Easyguloco, Bionime and On-kalyz) and the remaining tested by standard laboratory technique. The data was analyzed by SPSS software, using paired-t-test.
Results: The results showed that the mean of Glucoplus was the least (237.52) and that of On-kalyz was the highest (297.82). Using Paired-sample t-test, the mean difference between venous blood glucose by Glucometer and that of standard laboratory technique was reported in order 2.40 mg/dl for Bionim, -3.62 mg/dl for Easyguloco and -4.34 for Accu-chek Glucometer. Glucoplas and Onkalyz were significantly different from Laboratory standard method (p<0.0001).
Conclusion: The mean difference of On-kalyz and Glucoplas glucometer devices that is orderly greater than the mean difference of laboratory standard method are less reliable for measuring blood glucose levels, compared to Bionime, Easyguloco avd Accu-chek having the least difference.
Dr Hassan Babamohamadi, Dr Mahdi Kahouie, Soheila Bayat, Sedigheh Fooladian, Maryam Shahsavane Toghan,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (10-2013)
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Background and Objective: This study aimed to assess nurses' attitude toward the effect of nursing electronic reports on patient care.
Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 316 nurses in the hospitals affiliated to Semnan University of Medical Sciences and social security organization, 2012. The instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire, valid and reliable. The data was analyzed by Chi Square, Fisher and Phi test.
Results: Forty-seven five point percent of the nurses completely disagreed with the impact of electronic reporting on patient assessment (1.8± 1.06) and 54.4% completely disagreed with its impact on the selection of clinical intervention (1.8 ± 1.06). On the other hand , 50% of nurses agreed with the effect of the computer program on patient care (2.2±0.99), 42.4% were satisfied with its effect on patient's diet planning (2.1±1.5) and 40.7% with the computer program on nursing diagnosis (2.01±1.09).There was significant relationship between some of the nurses’ demographic characteristics and their attitude (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results, nurses’ attitudes can be attributed to some defects in the computer programs and to the nurses’ compliance with information technology. To improve the effectiveness of electronic reporting, first, the quality of computer programs of clinical settings should be enhanced, and then changes should be occurred in organizational policies and in electronic documentation. Further, we should consider the impact of Levine's theory of change, indicating the staff’s resistance to technology adoption in workplace.
Atefeh Vaezi, Azam Dabirian, Malihe Ameri, Dr Amir Kavosi,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (10-2013)
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Background and objective: Contribution is the main element in inter-professional relationship between the nurse and physician, requiring collaborative relationship and sharing information to reach a common therapeutic goal. the collaboration between the nurse and physician in clinical decision-making is a necessity for high-quality care in hospitals.This study aimed to determine nurses' perspective about collaboration in clinical decision-making.
Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on the nurses selected by convenience sampling and inclusion criteria in state, private and social well-fare hospitals, 2011. The data was collected by a questionnaire including demographic and nurse-physician collaboration questions, whose validity and reliability were evaluated by content validity and test re-test. Descriptive statistics such as frequency mean and standard deviation was used.
Results: The results showed that the samples (76.5%) were females, aged between 30 and 39.5(58.3%), BSc of nursing (93.5%), contract employment (53.8%) and 5-9 year record of services (50%). The viewpoint of the nurses about collaboration in decision-making was moderate (70.8%), good (7.5%) and weak (14%).
Conclusion: Based on the results, a few nurses are satisfied their collaboration with physician in decision-making. It seems that the nurse-physician contribution in therapeutic procedure got the highest point, and absence of opportunity in giving comment got the lowest score.
Neda Parvin, Leila Rafiee Vardanjani,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (5-2014)
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Background and Objective: Management of aggressive behavior is one of the important problems for nurses working in psychiatric wards. This study aimed at determining nurses' problem in dealing with aggressive behavior in psychiatric wards.
Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytic study, via census sampling, was conducted on 41 nurses engaging in psychiatric wards of Hajar and Sina Hospitals in Shahrekord, 2011. The data collected by a research-made questionnaire including demographic data and nurses' problems for management of patient aggression in three domains of personal, physical environment of ward and organizational factors. Using means, frequency, Mann-Whitney and Chi square, we described and analyzed the data.
Results: The average age of nurses was 36.34±6.74 and their record of services in psychiatry ward was 6.73± 4.85 years. The most frequent nurses' problem in management of aggressive patients was related to personal problem specially the threat of having physical conflict with patients and encountering with the consequences of patients’ physical restriction. There was no significant relationship between the frequency of aggression and the variables such as age, sex, work shift, work history and type of employment (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results, the nurses working in psychiatry wards are faced with some problems in dealing with aggressive patients especially in personal and physical environment domains. Hence, it needs to be considered by the officials.
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Volume 11, Issue 2 (11-2014)
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Background and Objective: Fulfilling the needs of ICU patients' families plays a significant role in their satisfaction. Since having information is one of the most important needs, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of family-center support in satisfaction of information among families of patients undergone open heart surgery.
Material and Methods: In this clinical trial, 64 family member caregivers of patients undergone open heart surgery in Amiralmomenin hospital, Golestan province, were selected via convenience sampling and divided into intervention and control groups. In intervention group, the informational support including ICU orientation tours, educational sessions and educational pamphlets was given while in control group just routine information. The satisfaction of information in caregivers was measured by a researcher-made questionnaire in the day of discharge from ICU and data was analyzed using independent T-test.
Results: The mean satisfaction in intervention and control groups was 82. 3±8.66 and 53.2±11.13, respectively. The difference was statistically meaningful (P<0.0001).
Conclusion: Informational support could increase satisfaction of information in the families of the patients undergoing open heart surgery.
Hamid Momeni, Ashraf Salehi, Abolfaz Seraji , Dr Akram Sanagoo, Azam Karami, Marzei Mirshekari, Leila Mirshekari,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (4-2015)
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Background and Objective: The assessment of Patient satisfaction with the care given by nursing students in clinical setting can be helpful in the development of a scientific and practical training. Thus, we aimed to determine patient satisfaction with the care given by students in clinical setting.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted, in 2010, on 1560 inpatients in four hospitals of three provinces (Markazi, Lorestan and Charmahal Bakhtiari) via a questionnaire consisting of two parts of demographic characteristics with 15 questions and patient satisfaction with 30 questions. Given the range of 30-150, the score of more than 90 was considered having satisfaction. The data was analyzed by Mann-Whitney test and Pearson, using SPSS software.
Results: Results showed that 73.2 were satisfied and 26.8 percent were dissatisfied. The satisfaction level was not the same in different health centers in that the satisfaction in lorestan province was higher than that of Chahar Mahal, Bakhtiari province and Markazi province (P=0.001).
Conclusion: The resuls show that the patients are satisfied the care given by nursing students, but 26.8% of the patients are not satisfied with.
Mohammad Heidari, Sara Shahbazi,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (4-2015)
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Background and Objective: Patient handling is a dynamic process in that the consideration of its principles is a paramount importance to safety of both patients and personnel. Hence, we aimed to evaluate EMS staff’s knowledge and practice about the principles and equipment used for patient handling in Isfahan EMS centres.
Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was conducted, via census method, on 80 EMS staff. The instruments were a demographic checklist and a questionnaire to assess the knowledge and practice of EMS staff about the principles and equipment for patient handling.
Results: Based on the results, 82.5% had an adequate knowledge and 76.25% appropriate level of practice. The mean of knowledge was 17.79±3.14 and that of practice was 19.275±3052. All variables were not significantly associated with both knowledge and practice (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Regardless of adequate level of knowledge and practice in the majority of EMS personnel, we recommend holding some in-service training.
Vahid Delshad, Dr Fariba Borhani, Dr Hamid Reza Khankeh, Samaneh Sabzalizadeh, Dr Abas Abaszadeh, Dr Mohammad Javad Moradian, Mohammad Javad Rahimzadeh Behzadi , Leila Malekian, Ali Reza Piri,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (12-2015)
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Background and Objective: Iran is a disaster-prone country and occurrence of disasters is inevitable. Early warning system is one of the most aspects in hospital preparedness. This research aim to determine the effect of early warning system on hospital readiness.
Material and Methods: This research was conducted in Motahari hospital in Tehran city, 2014. To perform early warning system based on the national program of readiness for disaster, we had frequent sessions with some health experts and the members of disaster committee. The level of readiness was evaluated by WHO's checklist before.
Results: Following intervention, hospital preparedness rate increased by 25 scores demonstrating significant raise from moderate to high.
Conclusion: In regard with average level of readiness in Motahari hospital and its significant increase after using early warning system, we recommend applying this system for improving the level of hospital disaster preparedness.
