@article{ author = {S.Assemi,}, title = {WHAT NURSES MUST KNOW AND DO IN BLOOD TRANSFUSION}, abstract ={Incredible advances in knowledge and technology that have been made in blood groups' identification, collection, fractionation, storage and related screening tests, have evolved transfusion medicine as a novel specialty of its' own. Feasibility of new surgical procedures is the result of these advancements. Infusing blood is a living transplantation procedure which carries its significant risks. So, its' usage must be limited to defendable and critical situations. Although, it is the physician’s responsibility to order the transfusion therapy but nurses are those who perform it. Therefore, both groups should be knowledgeable enough to commit it and detect the adverse effects in order to intervene whenever necessary.}, Keywords = {Blood transfusion, Nurses Blood transfusion reactions}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {1-15}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-63-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-63-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {T.NajafiGhezeljeh, and F.Rahimiha,}, title = {FOOT MASSAGING AND RELAXATION PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF CANCER PATIENTS}, abstract ={Discomfort is one of the main complaints, and a common problem of cancer patients. Higher oxygen consumption, respiratory and pulse rates as well as blood pressure and muscle tension are physiologic responses to discomfort. Providing the patients with the massage leads to relaxation, comfort and eventually will change physiological responses. Determining the effects of foot massaging on relaxation physiological responses of hospitalized women with cancer, a crossover clinical trial study was conducted. So, 75 women all over 18 years, selected sequentially were divided in two groups, and also in a 3rd part situation named "controlled". Vital signs of groups were measured after 10 minutes of massaging, meanwhile in controlled situation patients were advised just to lye on their beds comfortably for 20 to 30 minutes, and then their vital signs were measured and recorded. Findings showed that there were statistically significant differences in pulse and, respiratory rates, systolic and diastolic blood pressures of subjects with foot massage (1) and without massage and between subjects with foot massage (1) and (2) (except for systolic and diastolic blood pressure). In other words, massaging declined pulse and respiratory rates, systolic and diastolic blood pressures. As repeated foot massage provided more reduction in pulse and respiratory rates, there weren’t statistically significant differences in systolic and diastolic blood pressure reduction. Variables trends of change were statistically significant (p<0/000), or, all variables decreased from controlled situation to massage (2) session. So, according to the results, nurses can use massage for providing relaxation and decreasing discomfort in cancer patients. Similar researches is recommended to be conducted for men.}, Keywords = {Foot massage, Cancer patients, Relaxation physiologic response}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {16-21}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-64-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-64-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {R.Bondad, and Z.Abedian,}, title = {FACTORS AFFECTING SLEEP PATTERN OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN 3rd TRIMESTER}, abstract ={One of the most common Compliant of pregnancy is sleep disturbances. Producing factors of sleep disorders are different, in such away that cause many hardships in pre, Para and post partum. So, assessing sleep pattern in 3rd trimester of pregnancy, we conducted a descriptive research on 320 pregnant women. Data related to their sleep pattern were collected through sleep-log scale, and other required information's were gathered by interview sessions. As the results showed means of scores related to total sleep, quality of sleep, insomnia and finally alertness in daytime were respectively 26.05 8.76, 7.72 3.89, 12.87 4.86 and 5.46 3.05. Moreover, the most common probable reasons of sleep disturbances were urinary frequency (56.3%), back pain (48.1%), turning to sides (32.8%), mental engagements (30.6%) fetal movement (30.3%) and heart burn (29.1%). Overall, since many pregnant women suffer from sleep disturbances, especially during 3rd trimester, it is recommended to provide support systems to take care of mental health of mothers. Preventing side effects of sleep disturbances will promote mother and fetal well being.}, Keywords = {Sleep pattern, Sleep disturbance, Pregnancy}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {22-26}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-65-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-65-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {L.Eslambolchi, and M.YadavarNikravesh, and A.MoatamedNia, and F.Hosseini,}, title = {PRIMIPARAS CONCERNS AT FIRST WEEK POSTPARTUM}, abstract ={Delivering a baby is a time of physical and emotional transition for a woman, to help her successfully pass this transitional period her concerns should be carefully identified. So, in order to determine primiparas' concerns at first week postpartum. a descriptive study was conducted, in which data were collected through self-reporting questionnaires. To do so through consecutive sampling method, 150 primipara mothers were selected. Findings revealed that concerns were defined as worries, interests and confidences. Maternal worries consisted of genitalia pain, sutures, and subsequent infection possibilities, and regarding their babies' mothers were also worried about jaundice, diaper rashes, safety, infections, crying and problems of their infant protection during absence of themselves. Family related worries were sexual resumption and also another pregnancy. However, there were many issues in which mothers were interested or had confidences. To sum up, being aware of postpartum concerns may guide health providers to think of appropriate plans and interventions for mothers.}, Keywords = {Primipara, Postpartum concerns, Postpartum}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {27-33}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-66-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-66-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {F.Homayouni, and F.Dabbaghi, and E.JafarJalal, and F.Hosseini,}, title = {THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NURSES\' PERCEPTION OF THEIR HEAD NURSES\' EMPOWERING BEHAVIORS AND THEIR OWN WORK EMPOWERMENT IN TEACHING HOSPITALS OF KHORRAM ABAD, 2003}, abstract ={Powerlessness has become endemic among most nurses in their work settings. It may be the result of inappropriate distribution of power in hospitals, allocating power to only a few at the top of hospital hierarchy imposing it. Determining the relationship between nurses' perception of their head nurses' empowering behaviors and their own work empowerment, a correlational study with contribution of 132 licensed nurses was carried on, in which nurses perceptions were measured by two self-report questionnaires. The results indicated that nurses obtained a moderate score in Leader Empowering Behavior (LEB). scale ( =3.78 1.71) and also in Conditions of Work Effectiveness Questionnaires (C.W.E.Q) ( =15.15 4.2). Also a relatively strong statistically significant relation between the two major variables of the study was identified (rs=0.518, p<0.0001). So, it can be revealed that organizational managers have important roles in increasing work effectiveness through facilitating employees' access to empowerment structures at work settings. Broader surveys on empowerment in nursing and other health care professions are suggested.}, Keywords = {Work empowerment, Empowering behavior, Professional power}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {34-39}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-67-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-67-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {M.Nooritajer, and A.Ravandy, and H.Haghani,}, title = {THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BLOOD PRESSURE AND BODY MASS INDEX}, abstract ={Obviously, high blood pressure and obesity are two common risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. By the year 2000 in Iran the prevalence of high blood pressure and obesity has been reported to be respectively 11.5% and 33% after the age 15. Looking into the problem and early diagnosis of the risk factors would eventually prevent undesirable consequences. In order to find the relationship between high blood pressure and body mass index in workers of a factory, we conducted a cross-sectional study, in which data were gathered through questionnaires and 175 factory workers, selected randomly contributed in this study. The results showed that the average and standard deviation of weight was 76.9 11.27 and for height it was 170.81 7.3 meanwhile for the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the level of blood cholestrol it was respectively 130 17.66%, 82.390 12.22 and 175.39 68. Moreover 17.2% had fasting blood sugar of more than 120 mg and as for the body mass index it was between 25-29.9 in 46.3% and 30-39 in 21.7%. We also found a statistically meaningful relation between body mass index and systolic blood pressure (P<0.002), and a meaningful relation was existed between body mass index and diastolic blood pressure (P<0.01). To sum up, 15% of the contributors suffered from moderate to severe high blood pressure and approximately two third (68%) of them were known as first to second degree obese persons. Serial examinations of the workers as the responsibility of community health nurses are recommended.}, Keywords = {High blood pressure, Body mass index, Risk factors, Cardiovascular diseases}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {40-46}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-68-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-68-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {M.Farajollahi, and M.Alikhani, and F.Farmani, and F.Hosseini,}, title = {FATIGUE IN CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY}, abstract ={Fatigue is one of the most common and a distressing side effect of cancer and its treatments. It can affect all aspects of patients’ life and leads to several other hardships. To determine fatigue intensity and it’s changing pattern among those suffering from cancer receiving chemotherapy, a descriptive longitudinal study was conducted. The principal method of data collection was a daily diary, with 28 visual analogue scales (Rhoten Fatique scale). Contributors were 120 cancer patients, receiving chemotherapy. The results indicated that all patients experienced fatigue during their chemotherapy cycles. The pattern of fatigue intensity showed alteration in fatigue scores through a chemotherapy cycle with apparent peak on the fifth day of the cycle. There was a significant relationship between the site of cancer and the level of recorded fatigue ( = 20/98, df=10, P=0/021).A meaningful relationship was identified between the number of chemotherapy cycles and the level of recorded fatigue ( =50/63, df=7, P<0/0001), but there was not a significant relationship between the chemotherapy regimens and the level of recorded fatigue ( = 12/65, df= 9, P= 0/179). To conclude, Findings showed that chemotherapy was associated with fatigue, and different scores were related to the site of cancer and the number of chemotherapy cycles. Therefore, recommendation is made about assessment and management of fatigue in these patients.}, Keywords = {Fatigue, Cancer, Chemotherapy}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {47-52}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-69-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-69-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {S.Rahimi, and A.Seyyed-rasouli,}, title = {NURSE’S DRUG PRECAUTIONS AWARENESS}, abstract ={Undoubtedly, being aware of drug precautions in one of the most prominant responsibilities of nurses'. Good quality nursing care depends highly on the level of nurses' knowledge about drugs. So, in order to determine nurses' knowledge about drugs, a descriptive-analytic survey was conducted, in which data were collected by questionnaires. Through an easy and non-randomized sampling method 100 nurses were involved in this study. As the results showed drug precautions awareness among nurses were weak (18%), average (77%) and good (5%). Furthermore, a statistically meaningful relation was found between the mean score of nurses' awareness, patients' safety and therapeutic dosages of drugs (P= 0.001). Conclusively, the results showed the depth of educational needs of nurses in relation with drug precautions, specially, on factors related to maintaining right therapeutic dosages. Planning in service education in relation with drugs is highly recommended.}, Keywords = {Pharmaceutical precautions, Nurse, Medical dosage, Patient\'s safty}, volume = {16}, Number = {36}, pages = {53-56}, publisher = {دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران}, url = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-70-en.html}, eprint = {http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-70-en.pdf}, journal = {Iran Journal of Nursing}, issn = {2008-5931}, eissn = {2008-5931}, year = {2004} }