Soheila Karbandi

Evidence Based Care Research Centre, Instructor of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Comparing the Effect of Non-nutritive Sucking and Abdominal Massage on Feeding Tolerance in Preterm Newborns

Background:Enteral feeding intolerance is a major problem in the preterm neonates. Non-nutritive sucking and abdominal massage are among the most important nutritional interventions in this regard. Aim: This study aimed to compare the effect of non-nutritive sucking and abdominal massage on feeding tolerance in the preterm newborns. Method: This clinical trial was conducted on 52 preterm neonat...

[ 2 ] - The Effect of Implementing a Discharge Program on Quality of Life of Mothers with Premature Infants

Background:Quality of life is low among mothers of premature infants; therefore, developing a post-discharge care program can be effective. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of implementing a discharge program on the quality of life of mothers with premature infants. Method: This randomized, controlled, clinical trial was conducted on 60 mothers with premature infants in the neona...

[ 3 ] - The Effect of Mother Empowerment Program on Mothers’ Attachment to their Hospitalized Premature Neonates

Background: Birth of a premature neonate is associated with hospital admission and separation from the family. Admission of the neonates intervenes on infant-mother attachment and so adversely affects on the quality of care given by the mother, and subsequently increases the risk of delayed behavioral problems in the children. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of mother empowerment program on th...

[ 4 ] - The effect of breast milk odor on concentration percentage of oxygen saturation and respiratory rate in premature infants

Background: establishing a regular respiratory condition in the infants is one of the basic considerations in NICU.  Newborns show noticeable breath alterations in response to even low concentrations of some fragrance. Aim: determining the effect of breast milk odor on oxygen saturation and respiratory rate in premature infants. Methods: In this four-group randomized clinical trial, 180 prematu...

[ 5 ] - The Effects of Massage on apnea and feeding intolerance Hospitalized Preterm Infants in NICU

Background: Iran is one of the regions with high incidence of premature births, accounting for 10% of newborns. An important factor for the survival chance of the neonate is age. Aim: This study investigated the effect of massage on premature infant’s complications in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Ghaem Hospital in Mashhad. Methods: This study was conducted on 60 stable preterm new...

[ 6 ] - The Impact of Praying on Stress and Anxiety in Mothers with Premature Infants Admitted to NICU

Background: Neonatal mortality, prematurity, and congenital disorders, known as crisis, are unexpected stressful events causing extreme maternal stress. According to the literature, about 28-70% of the mothers have a high degree of psychological stress. Among different treatments, praying as a complementary religious approach is the most common source that people use in difficult conditions. Re...

[ 7 ] - تاثیر آموزش تن آرامی بر خودکارآمدی شیردهی مادران دارای نوزاد نارس: یک مطالعه کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفی سازی شده

زمینه و هدف: شیر مادر هدیه‌ای خدادادی است که با عاطفه و محبت مادری در هم می‌آمیزد و متناسب با نیاز کودک و سن او ساخته می‌شود. در این بین خودکارآمدی شیردهی، چارچوب تعدیل پذیری است که با تدوین برنامه آموزشی می‌توان آن را ارتقاء داد و برای افزایش طول مدت ومیزان شیردهی مناسب می باشد. این پژوهش با هدف بررسی تأثیر آموزش تن آرامی بر خودکارآمدی شیردهی مادران دارای نوزاد نارس انجام شد. روش بررسی: در ای...

[ 8 ] - تاثیر دعا بر میزان افسردگی مادران دارای نوزاد نارس بستری در بخش مراقبت ویژه نوزادان

Background and purpose: Postpartum depression is a serious preventable problem with various effects. According to previous studies, 44% of mothers with infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) show emotional symptoms such as depression and restlessness. Religion has always been regarded as a complementary approach and praying is usually used by people in harsh conditions. The aim of this...

[ 9 ] - Comparing the Effect of Cooling Gel Pad and Non-Nutritive Sucking on Pain during Hepatitis Vaccination in Newborn Infants: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

  Background and purpose: The most common painful procedures in neonates is blood sampling and vaccination. The pain of vaccination is short and mild, but it could have long-term complications. This study aimed at comparing the effects of local cold and non-nutritive sucking on pain caused by vaccination in neonates. Materials and methods: A clinical trial was performed in 113 term neonates. ...

[ 10 ] - Effect of Music Therapy and Distraction Cards on Anxiety among Hospitalized Children with Chronic Diseases

Background: Hospitalization is recognized as a frightening and stressful experience for children. These negative consequences are intensified when children experience a frequent number of hospitalizations. In this regard, various non-pharmacological approaches have been introduced to reduce these negative consequences, one of which is playing and listening to music. Ai...