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Quality of Life(Qol) and Some Factors Related in Males with Heart Failure in Karaj and Shahriar Social Security Hospitals‌(2010)
Sharareh Zeighami Mohammadi , Md Mandana Shahparian,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2-2012)
Abstract

 Background and Objective : Several study show that health related quality of life in heart failure patients is significantly impacted by disease. The aim of the present study was to determine quality of life and some related factors in males with heart failure.

  Material and Methods : This is a descriptive-­analytical study conducted on 100 males with systolic heart failure in Karaj and Shahriar social security hospitals of Alborz province in 2010. Data was collected through convenience sampling and interview.­The instruments were demographic data sheet and MLHFQ (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure) Questionnaire. Data was analyzed by descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation) and independent T- test, Anova and Pearson correlation coefficient(p<0.05).

  Results: The findings indicat that the mean score of quality of life is­ 41.61 ± 21.30 51% of males quality of life is poor, 26% moderate and 23% good. There is significant positive correlation between quality of life and age (p<0.001), and negative correlation between Qol and ejection fraction (p=0.006) and hemoglobin level (p<0.001). Statistical significant difference is found between quality of life and education level (p=0.001), economic status (p=0.010), cigarette smoking (p=0.031), asthma (p=0.022), use of digoxin (p=0.040), angiotensin receptor blocker (p=0.035) and Spironolactone (p=0.002).

  Conclusion: This study indicates that males with systolic heart failure have poor quality of life. The nurse can help to improve quality of life by performing appropriate intervention teaching patients about self-care intervention and monitoring side effects of treatment.


A Comparative Study of Quality of Life ( QOL) Among Patients with Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Hamid Sharifnia, Nader Aghakhani, Roghieh Nazari, Batool Nahrir,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2-2012)
Abstract

  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.


Evaluation of Detoxified Addicts’ Life Quality Participating in Narcotics Anonymous, Therapeutic Community and who Refer to Methadone Therapy Clinics in Mashhad, 2012
Dr Ali Tallaei, Amirreza Saleh Moghaddam, Hamid Bazaz Kahani, Saied Vaghei,
Volume 10, Issue 0 (9-2013)
Abstract

  Background and Objective: Substance abuse is a universal problem. Iranian Addicts, on average, spend 15 percent of the oil revenue on drugs. Addiction is the cause of crisis and decreased quality of life. The Nurse can support care- giver to select the effective method. The purpose was to compare detoxified addicts’ life quality participating in narcotics anonymous, therapeutic community and who refer to methadone therapy clinics in Mashhad, Iran.
Material and Methods: This three-group pretest-posttest study was conducted on the subjects , selected via convenience sampling, including 27 patients in narcotics anonymous, 27 in therapeutic community and 23in methadone treatment. The baseline and after 1.5 months data were collected, using a questionnaire, and analyzed by SPSS software.

  Results: the results show that participating in the sessions of all groups led to increased quality of life. In all eight aspects of program, the scores of Narcotics Anonymous group were significantly higher than those of other groups.

  Conclusion: because of significant effect on quality of life, we recommend applying these approaches, especially Narcotics Anonymous.

 


The Effect of Self-Care Education on Quality of Life in Unstable Angina Patients in Kashan Shahid Behashti Hospital, 2011
Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz, Mahboube Kafaei Atrian,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (5-2014)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Unstable angina (UA) patients account for more than half of hospitalized patients in CCU. Very often, re-hospitalization of these patients is due to lack of enough information and compliance with medical advice, having negative effect on quality of life. Thus, we aimed to determine the effect of self-care education on quality of life in unstable angina patients in Kashan Shahid Behashti hospital in 2010. 
Material and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 80 unstable angina patients divided randomly into control and intervention group. The instruments were demographic and quality of life questionnaire (SF36), used before and after intervention. For intervention group, we carried out two face-to-face 2-hour sessions. The first session was performed at admission and the second at the time of discharge with the presence of patient’s family. Finally, the two groups were compared and analyzed by SPSS 14 version, using paired t test and independent t test. 
Results: The results in two groups showed that there were significant differences in dimensions including General health, physical health, mental health, social function, limitation in activities, and vitality (p≤0.05). But the difference was not significant for health changes and body pain. 
Conclusion: Nurse follow-up and patient-centered self-care education can be useful for improving quality of life in unstable angina patients.

The Effect of Stress Inoculation Group Training on Hope and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer
Dr Alireza Mohammadi Arya , Mahdiyeh Pakdaman, Dr Shahnam Abolghasemi, Dr Mansour Rezaee, Dr Tahereh Pashaee, Amaneh Ghareh Tapeh ,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (5-2014)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Thus, we aimed to determine the effect of stress inoculation group training on the hope and quality of life in women with breast cancer. 
Material and Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 60 randomly selected women in chemotherapy ward of Razi hospital in Rasht, 2011. The instruments were Schneider hope and quality of life (SF-36) questionnaires. Of 60, 30 eligible patients were randomly divided into control group with no training and experimental group with stress inoculation training. 
Results: Before intervention, the two groups were matched with demographic variables, hope and quality of life score. The results showed that the stress inoculation group training is effective both on hope and quality of life. Furthermore, the effect of this approach on quality of life was more than hope score (P=0.001). 
Conclusion: Stress inoculation group training is highly effective in improving the hope and quality of life in women with breast cancer. To be sure about its permanent effect, further research with follow-up period is needed.

Relationship between Quality of Life Dimensions and Self-Efficacy and Some Related Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Dr Hossein Ebrahimi, Mahdi Sadeghi, Milad Bazghaleh,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (11-2014)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Due to the widespread impact of diabetes on various aspects of life and the important role of self-efficacy in self-care behaviors of diabetic patients, we aimed at determining the relationship between quality of life dimensions and self-efficacy, and some related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. 
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 156 patients, selected via convenience sampling, with type II diabetes in Shroud (2013). The instruments were a demographic checklist, diabetic quality of life questionnaire and self-efficacy questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient (0.05). 
Results: in accordance with the results, the quality of life was moderate and the lowest score was related to physical dimension. There was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and all aspects of quality of life in that the patients with higher self-efficacy had the more quality of life. Moreover, there was a significant linear relationship between quality of life and variables such as age, diabetes duration and body mass index. Conclusion: given that the increased self-efficacy is associated with quality of life improvement , it seems likely that we can maximize the quality of life in these patients by applying self-efficacy enhancement programs.

Relationship of Psychological Hardiness and Quality of Life with Death Anxiety in Nurses
Fahime Pourakbari, Dr Afsaneh Khajevand Khoshli , Dr Javanshir Asadi,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (11-2014)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Psychological hardiness has a relationship with various aspects of physical, psychological and social health of people, and it seems that high level of that may lead to a decrease in death anxiety and an increase in life quality in nurses. Hence, we aimed to determine the relationship of psychological hardiness and quality of life with death anxiety in nurses. 
Material and Methods: This correlational study was conducted on 273 nurses selected via simple random sampling in both state and private hospitals of Gorgan, Iran, in 2013. The instruments were psychological hardiness, quality of life and death anxiety questionnaires. To analyze data, we used Pierson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regressions. 
Results: There was significant relationship between psychological hardiness and death anxiety (r=-0.220, p<0.001) between quality of life and death anxiety (r=-0.227, p<0.001). Based on concurrent multiple linear regression, only psychological hardiness and social performance (one of the sub-scales of quality of life) had a meaningful relationship with the death anxiety. 
Conclusion: It seems that high psychological hardiness may lead to decreased death anxiety and increased quality of life in nurses.

Relationship between Anxiety Disorders and life Quality in Type Two Diabetic Patients
Dr Firozeh Derakhshanpoor , Maryam Farsinia, Najmeh Shahini,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (4-2015)
Abstract
Background and Objective: Diabetes may lead to several chronic complications but less was studied about anxiety disorders. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the association between anxiety disorders and the quality of life (QOL) in diabetic type two (DMT2) patients. 
Material and Methods: This descriptive- analytic study was conducted on 330 DMT2 patients referring to panje Azar hospital in Gorgan, Iran. The Data was collected via systematic sampling in six months using demographic checklist, Beck Anxiety Inventory & WHO QOL-BREF questionnaire , and analyzed by Chi square test and Pearson correlation coefficient (P ≤0.05). 
Results: The participants were both males (35.45%) and females ( 64.54%) . The overall quality of life was reported unsatisfactory in 37.3%, satisfactory in 55.5% and highly favorable in 5.5 % of the participants. There was an inverse correlation between QOL and anxiety disorders (P ≤0.001), and the only variable having significant correlation with QOL was previous coexisting disorders (P≤0.005) . 
Conclusion: Anxiety disorders in DMT2 patients can have negative effect on quality of life. Hence, early diagnosis, treatment and prevention may result in improving quality of life.

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