Shahram Baraz

Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Investigating of Moral Distress and Attitude to Euthanasia in the Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Background: Considering the religious and legal structures in Iran, the occurrence of euthanasia seems to be impossible; however, the attitude of nurses towards euthanasia and its related factors may also affect creating moral distress conditions for nurses. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate of the moral distress and attitude of Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (AICU/ NICU) nurs...

[ 2 ] - A Comparative Study of the Situation of Bereavement Care for Children with Cancer in Iran with Selected Countries

Background Death of a child with cancer is one of the most painful events that results in traumatic reactions of bereavement. Care should be taken into account during the bereavement period. The present study aimed to develop bereavement care in Iran and comparing it with Jordan, England, Australia and Canada, which have achieved the desired situation in the above area. Materials and Methods In...

[ 3 ] - The Effect of Phone Counseling for Mothers of Premature Infants Discharged from the Hospital on Infants’ Readmission

Background Despite the progress made in the care transition program from the hospital to home with an emphasis on telephone counseling, an effective and safe care transition process has not been provided to patients and their families.The aim of this study was to investigate The Effect of Phone Counseling for Mothers of Premature Infants Discharged from the Hospital on Infants’ Readmission. Ma...

[ 4 ] - Comparison of Body Image and its Relationship with Body Mass Index (BMI) in High School Students of Ahvaz, Iran

BackgroundIt is not clearly specified that which of the components of body mass index (BMI) affect body image and which of them do not. Given that having information in this regard is of special importance as a basis for future planning for adolescents, the present research aimed to compare body image in female and male adolescents and study its relationship with body mass index in high school ...

[ 5 ] - Relationship between Features of Desks and Chairs and Prevalence of Skeletal Disorders in Primary School Students in Abadan

BackgroundSitting on inappropriate benches, as well as the poor posture (body position) during the years of growth, can lead to spinal disorders, fatigue and discomfort in students. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between features of desks and chairs and prevalence of some musculoskeletal disorders in primary school students in Abadan.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional s...

[ 6 ] - Relationship between Backpack Weight and Prevalence of Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis and Dropped Shoulders in Elementary Students

Background Carrying heavy backpacks by school students at growth age can cause irreversible physical harms. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between backpack weight and the incidence of lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis, and dropped shoulders in elementary school students. Materials and Methods This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2015 in Abadan, Iran, and 383 elementa...

[ 7 ] - A Comparison of Quality of Life between Adolescences with Beta Thalassemia Major and their Healthy Peers

Background The chronic genetic blood disorder, thalassemia, affects Quality of life (QOL) negatively. Regarding this, if adolescences with thalassemia are treated well, they will grow into an adult who will have a good potential for participating in society. Objectives: to determine the strongest predictor of QOL, compare QOL between the adolescents with beta-type major and their peers in Abada...

[ 8 ] - Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Primary School Students in Abadan-Iran in 2014

Background If skeletal system does not have a correct form in childhood, certainly person will face many problems in the later stages of life. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of skeletal disorders in primary school students in Abadan, 2015. Materials and Methods  This cross-sectional study was conducted on 383 primary school students in Abadan, Iran, which were selected by cluster s...

[ 9 ] - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Risk Factors and the Relationship between Them

Background:Infant mortality is often used as a standard measure of a population’s health. Until cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is unknown (SIDS), the best strategy to decrease SIDS, is programming to decrease facing with risk factors. The aim of this study was to find the SIDS risk factors among families during their child care in Iran. The study is the first in Iran to examine the risk ...

[ 10 ] - Effects of Slow-stroke Back Massage on Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting in the Pediatrics with Acute Leukemia: a Challenge of Controlling Symptoms

Introduction Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects of chemotherapy in the pediatrics with cancer which affect their quality of life. Use of some methods of complementary medicine in leukemia patients is problematic. Because, leukemia patients are at risk of infection and bleeding, therefore the use of acupressure, acupuncture, and deep massage can be risky in these patients. Slow...

[ 11 ] - مقایسه دیدگاه واقعی و ترجیحی دانشجویان پرستاری از محیط یادگیری بالینی در دانشگاه علوم پزشکی اهواز در سال 1394

زمینه و هدف: با توجه به اهمیت محیط یادگیری بالینی در آموزش دانشجویان پرستاری و بهبود عملکرد بالینی آنان، بررسی دیدگاه دانشجویان نسبت به محیط یادگیری بالینی ضروری به‌نظر می‌رسد. این مطالعه با هدف مقایسه دیدگاه واقعی و ترجیحی دانشجویان پرستاری از محیط‌های یادگیری بالینی در دانشگاه علوم پزشکی اهواز انجام گرفت. روش بررسی: پژوهش حاضر یک مطالعه توصیفی مقطعی است. 203 دانشجوی پرستاری از دانشکده پرستاری...

[ 12 ] - بررسی ارتباط عزت نفس با فرسودگی شغلی در پرستاران

زمینه و هدف: عزت نفس عامل اصلی و اساسی در سازگاری عاطفی- اجتماعی بوده و بر تمام سطوح زندگی از جمله بر فعالیت های فرد تأثیر می گذارد. با توجه به شیوع بالای فرسودگی شغلی در میان پرستاران، این مطالعه با هدف تعیین ارتباط بین عزت نفس و فرسودگی شغلی پرستاران انجام شد. روش بررسی: در این مطالعه توصیفی- همبستگی، 300 پرستار شاغل در بخش های ICU، سوختگی و اورژانس بیمارستان های آموزشی شهر اهواز در سال 1392...

[ 13 ] - بررسی ارتباط عزت نفس با فرسودگی شغلی در پرستاران بخش‌های ویژه در بیمارستان‌های آموزشی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جندی شاپور اهواز

بررسی ارتباط عزت نفس با فرسودگی شغلی در پرستاران بخش‌های ویژه در بیمارستان‌های آموزشی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جندی شاپور اهواز مقدمه: در پرستاری استرس کاری، فرسودگی شغلی و عزت نفس به طور گسترده‌ای مشکل‌ساز هستند و می‌توانند بر مراقبت از بیمار و سلامت جسمی- روانی پرستار تأثیر بگذارد. لذا این مطالعه با هدف تعیین ارتباط بین عزت نفس با فرسودگی شغلی در پرستاران شاغل در بیمارستان‌های دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ا...

[ 14 ] - بررسی موانع برقراری ارتباط مؤثر پرستار - بیمار در بیمارستان‌های آموزشی شهر اهواز

مقدمه: برقراری ارتباط مؤثر با بیماران ویژگی اساسی مراقبت‌های پرستاری است. با این حال اغلب پژوهش‌ها، ارتباط پرستاران با بیماران را ضعیف توصیف کرده‌اند. شناخت موانع ارتباط مؤثر پرستار- بیمار از دید هر دو طرف این امکان را فراهم می‌کند که مسیر اقدامات برای برطرف کردن موانع را روشن نماید. هدف از این پژوهش تعیین موانع برقراری ارتباط مؤثر پرستار – بیمار از دیدگاه پرستاران و بیماران و مقایسه آن‌ها می‌ب...

[ 15 ] - تأثیر عصاره بابونه بر پیشگیری از استوماتیت ناشی از شیمی درمانی در کودکان مبتلا به سرطان

Abstract Background and purpose: Ostomatitis or oral mucositis is common problem in patients undergoing chemotherapy that results in complications such as pain, infection, malaise and increased length of hospital stay. Oral hygiene and application of an appropriate mouthwash are only ways for prevention of these problems. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of Chamomile mouthwash...

[ 16 ] - وضعیت آموزش بالینی از دیدگاه دانشجویان دانشکده پرستاری و مامایی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران

زمینه و هدف : ارتقای کیفیت آموزش بالینی، مستلزم بررسی مستمر وضعیت موجود، شناخت نقاط قوت و اصلاح نقاط ضعف است. این مطالعه با هدف تعیین وضعیت آموزش بالینی از دیدگاه دانشجویان پرستاری و مامایی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران صورت گرفت. روش­کار : در این مطالعه توصیفی در سال تحصیلی 84-83 از کلیه دانشجویان ترم آخر کارشناسی پیوسته پرستاری و کاردانی مامایی (250 نفر) خواسته شد که پرسش­نامه­ای 36 سؤالی را به­صو...

[ 17 ] - Evaluation of Cultural Competency in Clinical Nurses: A Descriptive Study

Background & Aim: Cultural competence is the ability to work effectively as an individual or an organization in the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors and needs of customers and society. Due to the necessity of this feature in nurses, the present study aimed to investigate the level of cultural competence in employed nurses. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 230 nurses w...

[ 18 ] - The effect of inhalation aromatherapy using lavender oil on the severity of headache in hemodialysis patients

Background & Aim: Dialysis headache is one of the most common complications of hemodialysis and is often a challenge for nephrologists, neurologists and headache specialists. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of inhalation aromatherapy using lavender on the severity of headache in hemodialysis patients. Methods & Materials: In this randomized clinical trial, 82 pati...

[ 19 ] - The effect of slow-stroke back massage on fatigue and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients: A clinical trial study

Background & Aim: Fatigue and sleep disorders are the most common physical complaints in hemodialysis patients. It seems necessary to find effective, low-complication and cost-effective treatments to alleviate these problems. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of slow-stroke back massage on the level of fatigue and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients. Methods & Materials: In th...