abstract background: chronic illnesses such as coronary heart disease are among the most prevalent and costly of all global health problems. coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, including iran. one aspect of living with chronic illness is self-management which can reduce the impact of illness on daily life and maintain the quality of life. a qualitative understanding of...

The new understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma has led to an increasing perception of the disease as a chronic condition, rather than one consisting of acute exacerbations. Health professionals need to help patients to accept this new understanding, and this involves a consideration of how best to deliver care and how best to enhance compliance. Good communication is essential, and structu...

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have been recognized as serious health concerns. The majority of cases of type 2 diabetes are preventable, and, after diagnosis, various complications can be prevented by effective self-management. Although there are multiple pharmacological interventions for the treatment of diabetes, it is difficult to achieve target A1C levels with drug therapy alone. Most pat...

Background: Neglecting self-care behaviors is considered an important factor contributing to mortality among diabetic patients. According to Bandura’s Social-Cognitive Theory, there is a close relationship between individual performance and self-efficacy. Moreover, access to health-related information or health literacy can affect health status. Aim: To investigate the relationship between heal...

BACKGROUND Various strategies such as teaching self care to hemodialysis patients have been employed to increase the level of their hope. This study aimed at examining the effects of a telephone follow-up program on the level of hope in a self care education program. METHODS In this single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial, 75 hemodialysis patients, selected by convenient sampling, w...