Monir Ramezani

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Evidence-based Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Effect of a Preoperative Preparation Program on Anxiety in School-age Children Undergoing Surgery Using a Factorial Design

Background: Surgery is a stressful experience in children. Therefore, the familiarization of this population with treatment processes by means of appropriate training tools and techniques can be an effective way to control their anxiety. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a preoperative preparation program on anxiety in school-age children undergoing surgery using a facto...

[ 2 ] - Effect of Resistance Training using Thera-Band on Muscular Strength and Quality of Life among the Elderly

Background: Lack of mobility and motor impairments can intensify mental health problems in the elderly. Muscle weakness is one of the most important cause of fall in the old individuals. Muscular performance is regarded as one of the significant components of quality of life in older adults. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of resistance training using Thera-Band on muscular stre...

[ 3 ] - Investigating the Relationship between Anxiety of School-age Children Undergoing Surgery and Parental State-trait Anxiety

Background: Surgery is a stressful experience for children, and preoperative anxiety in children could be affected by the level of parental anxiety. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between anxiety in school-age children before surgery and parental state-trait anxiety. Method: This descriptive study was performed on 81 children within the age group of 6-12 years admi...

[ 4 ] - Assessing Readability of Patient Education Pamphlets in Training Hospitals in the City of Mashhad

Background: Patient education is taken into account as one of the key components of comprehensive care as well as one of the significant nursing functions in order to increase community health. In this respect, education materials and written texts can improve patient information up to 50% and consequently meet patient satisfaction. Readability is considered as an integral concept in patient ed...

[ 5 ] - Spirituality in Contemporary Paradigms: An Integrative Review

Background: As two of the most prominent cultural components, spirituality and religion give sense to our human values, conducts, and experiences. The spiritual dimension is one of the four significant aspects of holistic care. However, the diversity of views has resulted in different interpretations of the reality of spirituality and its origins and consequences. Aim: This study aimed to exami...

[ 6 ] - Investigation the Suitability of Patient Education Pamphlets and Patient Satisfaction among Teaching Hospitals in 2015

Background: To make the best use of written information in education pamphlets, suitability criteria developed for instructional materials. Moreover, client satisfaction with the quality of written materials provided in hospitals for patients needs to be taken into account. Aim: Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the suitability of patient education pamphlets and patient satisfaction...

[ 7 ] - تکامل معنوی کودکان و کاربرد آن در حوزه سلامت: یک مطالعه مروری

مقدمه: در طی دهه های گذشته، شناخت روزافزون معنویت، بیش از پیش علاقه متخصصان بالینی را برای کار در این حوزه برانگیخت. مساله ای که به درستی به آن پرداخته نشده است اهمیت درک معنویت در کودکی می باشد. لذا مطالعه حاضر با هدف دستیابی به درک صحیح از تکامل معنوی کودکان و کاربرد آن در حوزه سلامت انجام شد. روش: این مطالعه مروری یکپارچه با استفاده از روش بروم در پایگاه‌های , IranMedex  SID ،Google Scholar...

[ 8 ] - Effect of Implementing Family-centered Empowerment Model on the Quality of Life in School-age Children Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is the most prevalent chronic rheumatologic disease of children. The quality of life (QOL) in these individuals is affected by physical pain, discomfort, treatment complications, and frequent absences from school leading to academic failure. No research similar to the present investigation was performed in this area. Aim: ...

[ 9 ] - Psychometric Properties Persian version of Nursing Delirium Screening Scale

Introduction: Delirium is associated with increased length of hospital stay, mechanical ventilation, self-extubation, and mortality. Early diagnosis of delirium leads promotes rapid management of the treatment process and prevents disease progression. To increase the likelihood of delirium diagnosing, patients should be continuously evaluated by nurses based on an appropriate scale. This study ...