conclusions according to the results, revision and modification of the care plan in the experience of stillbirth seems necessary to improve mental health in these mothers. according to suggested strategies, midwives and health care providers are health professionals who can effectively and properly care for stillborn mothers. results analysis of participants’ viewpoints and their opinions about...

in the nursing profession, leadership plays a significant role in creating motivation and thus enabling nurses to provide high quality care. ethics is an essential component of leadership qualifications and the ethical leader can help create an ethical atmosphere, offer ethical guidance, and ensure the occupational satisfaction of personnel through prioritizing moralities. however, some issues ...

background: spirituality is recognized as a personally important matter to the elderly, and there are evidences of its impact on their health. the aim of this study was to explore the concept of spirituality from the perspectives of iranian healthy elderly individuals. materials and methods: a conventional qualitative content analysis of carried out with 21 healthy elderly people from both male...

INTRODUCTION Working in the complex and ever changing healthcare settings forces the nurses and nursing students to be equipped with lifelong learning skills. One of the lifelong learning skills is self-directed learning. This study aimed to explore the M.Sc. nursing students' self-directed learning activities. METHODS A qualitative design using conventional content analysis approach was used...

BACKGROUND Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease which has many adverse effects on patients' life because of its chronic nature. Since Orem's theory of self-care is a grounded theory, the concepts and applications of this theory in patients with chronic hepatitis who have special needs may lead to some challenges. The purpose of this study was to explore self-care in patients with chronic hepati...