Showing 107 results for Type of Study: Applicable
Ms Reyhaneh Ashofteh, Mr Amin Ghasem Begloo, Ms Maryam Sadat Motevalli,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (4-2024)
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Introduction: Turnover of nurses creates great problems in providing services to and the quality of care regarding patients. Organizational commitment and compatibility between personal and organizational values of nurses reduces turnover intention in nurses. The current research was conducted with the aim of investigating the relationship between organizational commitment and turnover intention, considering the mediating role of personal and organizational values.
Methods: In this descriptive study, the statistical population included nurses working in the hospitals of Tehran Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences in 2023. 250 people were selected by simple random sampling method and responded to the questionnaires of Kim et al.'s turnover intention, Allen and Meyer's organizational commitment, Scroggins' person-organization fit, and demographic questionnaires. . In order to analyze data, Pearson's correlation coefficient, bootstrap method, and Sobel's test were used in structural equation modeling with Amos software.
Results: The results of path analysis showed that the direct effect of organizational commitment on personal and organizational value and turnover intention was significant, and the direct effect of personal and organizational values on turnover intention was also significant. Moreover, the indirect effect of organizational commitment on turnover intention was confirmed through the mediation of personal and organizational values.
Conclusion: The findings of the current research show the mediating effect of personal and organizational values on the relationship between the turnover intention and organizational commitment. It is suggested that nursing managers try to formulate intervention strategies to improve organizational commitment and compatibility of personal and organizational values of nurses.
Farideh Maleki Avarsin, Alireza Pirkhaefi, Maryam Kalhornia Golkar,
Volume 23, Issue 3 (8-2024)
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Introduction: Diabetes, as one of the common causes of mortality worldwide, extends beyond physical aspects and can impact psychological and emotional dimensions as well. Therefore, the present research aimed to determine the effectiveness of spiritual therapy on the psychological well-being and self-efficacy of patients with type 2 diabetes in Tehran.
Methods: This study was a semi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest and a three-month follow-up design with a control group. The study population consisted of all the patients with type 2 diabetes who attended treatment centers in Tehran (Masih Daneshvari, Nikan, and the Iranian Diabetes Association) from August to November 2023. Among the patients, 37 were selected using purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to two groups: the experimental group (N=18) and the control group (N=19). The data collection tools included a demographic information form, the standardized Ryff's scale of psychological well-being– short form (Cronbach's alpha= 0/72), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (Cronbach's alpha= 0/83). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-21 software. Additionally, given the different stages of measurement (pre-test, post-test, and follow-up), repeated measures ANOVA was used for data analysis.
Results: The results indicated that spiritual therapy led to an increase in psychological well-being (F=132/56, P<0/001) and self-efficacy (F=15/51, P<0/001) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, the effect size of spiritual therapy on psychological well-being was 79%, and self-efficacy was 31%, and the sustainability of its effects was observed up to three months after treatment.
Conclusion: The findings suggest the impact of spiritual therapy on enhancing psychological well-being and self-efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is recommended that, in addition to the routine treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes, spiritual therapy be utilized to enhance the psychological well-being of the patients.
Mrs Paymaneh Sanjari, Dr. Majid Hashemi, Dr. Tania Dehesh, Dr. Sayed Vahid Ahmadi Tabatabaei, Dr. Maryam Faraji,
Volume 23, Issue 3 (8-2024)
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Introduction: Marginal immigrants cause many problems in economic, social and cultural, physical ,and environmental aspects of cities. This study aims to investigate the factors affecting migration to Kerman city and the problems of marginalized immigrants using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) models.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022, with a sample size of 147 households selected from Kerman suburban region. The data were collected by a standardized questionnaire measuring effective factors on the migration and the checklist of the immigrant problems.
Results: The most important immigration factors were economic, social, geographical, political, educational and religious-cultural factors, respectively. Among 37 components studied, transferring the job of the family man as the family head, being on the main land, air and rail ways, having a special position at the international level, burying the family’s dead members in the desired city, and the education of the wife or one of the children of the family were the most important components.
According to the results, more than 90% did not have access to public baths, sports facilities, government centers, private institutions, and parks, and recreational spaces.
Conclusion: According to AHP model, economic factors ,and then social factors, were the most important reasons for migrating to the suburbs of Kerman. Therefore, it is suggested to create stable and long-term job opportunities , improve employment and business environment in the cities, and develop infrastructure to control migration to the city capitals.
Zahra Farokhnjad, Ladan Hosseini Abreshamei, Atna Yazdanshenas, Saydeh Saeedeh Hosseini,
Volume 23, Issue 3 (8-2024)
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Introduction: Aging and sedentary lifestyle are associated with a decrease in physical and mental abilities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of eight weeks of selected vestibular exercises on functional balance, walking speed, and quality of life of sedentary elderly men.
Methods: This semi-experimental research was conducted from the winter of 1402 to the summer of 1403 with the participation of 30 sedentary elderly men from Tawheed Golmkan Elderly Care Center in Mashhad. The samples were selected purposefully and based on previous studies (25) and were divided into two experimental and control groups of 15 people. The experimental group performed selected vestibular exercises three sessions a week for eight weeks, while the control group did not perform any exercises. Dynamic comparison test, 10-meter walking speed and short-term life questionnaire were used to evaluate the quality of life. Data analysis was performed using Shapiro-Wilk test, analysis of covariance, and t-test at a significance level of P<0/05.
Results: The results of paired t test showed that dynamic balance (P=0/001), walking speed (P=0/001), and quality of life (P=0/001) of the experimental group improved significantly after the exercise program. This was while there was no improvement in the control group. The covariance results did not show a significant difference between the groups in the pre-test phase, but there was a significant increase in the scores of the experimental group in the post-test phase.
Conclusion: It is recommended to use exercises to prevent the disabilities of the elderly and improve their quality of independent life.
Aziz Seyfi Avarsin, Alireza Pirkhaefi, Maryam Kalhornia Golkar,
Volume 23, Issue 4 (10-2024)
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Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases, which if not properly managed, can lead to not only physical health issues but also reduced psychological well-being and efficiency. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on depression and self-efficacy in patients with hypertension.
Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental intervention, conducted as a pre-test, post-test design with experimental and control groups, and with a 90-day follow-up. The study population consisted of all hypertension patients who referred to healthcare centers in Tehran in 2023, from which 38 subjects were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The data collection tools included a demographic form, the Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-17). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA with a significance level of 0.05, using SPSS-21 software.
Results: Cognitive-behavioral group therapy was effective in reducing depression (F=78/6, P< 0/001) and increasing self-efficacy (F=12/7, P < 0/001) among patients with hypertension. Additionally, the effect size of cognitive-behavioral therapy was 70% for depression and 27% for self-efficacy, with the effects persisting up to three months post-treatment.
Conclusion: The finding indicated that cognitive-behavioral therapy can lead to improvements in depression and an increase in psychological self-efficacy in patients with hypertension. Therefore, this cost-effective and affordable treatment method can be utilized alongside routine treatment (medication) to enhance the psychological well-being of these patients.
Mr Seyed Ali Fatemi Aghda, Mrs Shadi Hazhir, Dr Mostafa Langarizadeh,
Volume 23, Issue 4 (10-2024)
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Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a common condition that affects a person's entire life after diagnosis. Self-care using a mobile phone helps to improve the management and ease the disease. This study aims to identify the educational content needed to design a self-care mobile application for chronic kidney disease patients.
Methods: This applied study was conducted using a descriptive method. The tool used was a researcher-made questionnaire, which was validated for reliability and validity. The study population consisted of nephrologists and general surgeons, from which 25 participants were randomly and purposefully selected from the nephrology clinics of Tehran and Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics with SPSS software version 19.
Results: The educational content of the application was organized into three main axes, comprising 28 educational needs: Disease information, including understanding kidney function, stages of disease progression, and early and primary signs and symptoms; medications, encompassing familiarity with prescribed medications, drug interactions, and the importance of accurate and timely medication intake; and lifestyle and personal habits, covering healthy nutrition, weight management, and work-related issues. However, topics such as diagnostic methods, various tests, drug side effects, dietary regimens, nutritional energy tables, and opioid use were not deemed essential.
Conclusion: The educational needs serve as the first step in designing a self-care application for chronic kidney disease education. By defining the technical capabilities and various features of the application, patient awareness and adherence to desirable self-care behaviors will improve.
Nahid Khalilnejad, Parviz Asgari, Hamzeh Ahmadian, Heyder Eslami Shahrbabaki,
Volume 23, Issue 5 (12-2024)
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Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of quality of life therapy (QoLT) on the psychological well-being and social adjustment of breast cancer patients.
Methods:This study was a semi-experimental intervention with a pre-test, post-test, and two-month follow-up in two groups: experimental and control. The study population consisted of all breast cancer patients who were present at Shohadaye Kargar Hospital in Yazd from September to February 2024. From this population, 31 patients were selected through purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (N=15) and control (N=16). The data collection tools included a demographic form, the Ryff’s scale of psychological well-being- Short Form (RSPWB-18), and the Social Adjustment Scale (SAS). The data were also analyzed using SPSS-21 software and Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and repeated measures analysis of variance.
Results:The results indicated that QoLT significantly increased psychological well-being (F=115/70) and social adjustment (F=45/78) in breast cancer patients (P<0/001). Additionally, the effect size of this therapy was high, with 80% for psychological well-being and 61% for social adjustment, and its effects persisted for up to two months after the treatment.
Conclusion:The QoLT has a positive impact on improving the psychological well-being and social adjustment of breast cancer patients. Therefore, it is recommended that alongside routine treatment, QoLT should be utilized to enhance the psychosocial health of breast cancer patients.
