Introduction: In addition to the physical problems for the patients themselves, cancer can cause several social and psychological problems to the family, especially the mother in pediatric cases. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a self-encouragement program on stress of mothers of children with cancer referred to Imam Ali Hospital of Zahedan in 2015. Materials and Methods: This ca...

OBJECTIVES To assess the level of cycle helmet wearing among young people in two counties in the South East of England in 1994, and to identify the factors associated with helmet wearing. DESIGN Cross sectional survey in a convenience sample. SETTING Secondary schools in East Sussex and Kent. SUBJECTS Students in year 7 (aged 10-12 years) and year 11 (aged 14-16 years). Main outcome measu...

BACKGROUND Interest in case studies has undergone a resurgence concurrent with increasing prioritization of illustrations of patient-centered care. However, substantial inclusion of the patient in these reports remains limited. Here, a doctor and patient collaborate to present her case report of self-directed mindfulness training and the subsequent changes in blood pressure, migraine frequency,...

OBJECTIVES To live with heart failure means that life is delimited. Still, people with heart failure can have a desire to stay active in working life as long as possible. Although a number of factors affect sick leave and rehabilitation processes, little is known about sick leave and vocational rehabilitation concerning people with heart failure. This study aimed to identify emotions and encoun...

As the population of old people is on the great increase in countries, the necessity of aged-care centers is not deniable. Likewise the other health care services, the quality of services provided by care givers for old people in residential aged care centers is a significant and vital factor. The main objective of this paper is to conduct a descriptive research of correlation type on the impac...

Background: Early mobilization is an effective approach for the healing process following lower extremity surgery. However, its successful implementation requires self-encouragement and motivation from patients. Objective: This study aimed to investigate relationship between of early in patients undergoing Methods: A cross-sectional analytic descriptive was conducted involving 41 respondents wh...