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Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources
Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    1-10
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    792
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: Hospitalization of premature newborns in intensive care unit leads to separation of parents from their infants and chaos in family life. This study aimed to determine the effect of maternal attachment behaviors program on physiological indicators of preterm infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units.Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 64 premature infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit. The subjects were randomly divided into control and intervention groups by block randomization. The mothers in the intervention group received attachment behaviors training program (touching, massage, and Kangaroo Mother Care) by individual and face-to-face training. On the other hand, the mothers in the control group received the routine care (Kangaroo Mother Care). Physiological indicators (respiratory rate, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation) were measured 3 times. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software, version 17 and were analyzed by t-test and chi-square test.Results: The mean scores of respiratory rate and heart rate, which were measured during three consecutive days, significantly decreased in the intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.001). Additionally, the mean scores of oxygen saturation and temperature measured during three consecutive days significantly increased in the intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.001).Conclusion: The results showed that the attachment behaviors program in neonatal intensive care units resulted in improvement of physiological indicators in premature infants. Therefore, this program is recommended to be used for such infants hospitalized in these units.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    11-20
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    733
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: Adolescence is a vital period with new hazardous grounds requiring decision-making. In case adolescents are not equipped with coping strategies and are not able to perceive their own and others’ emotions, they will not have the ability to encounter adolescence pressures and crises. Thus, behavioral problems will be manifested through aggression, depression, and anxiety. The present study aimed to determine the coping strategies used by 8th grade female students in Shiraz and assess their relationship with some variables.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 105 8th grade female students. The participants were selected through random cluster sampling and completed demographic and coping strategies questionnaires. Then, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, new Mann-Whitney U, and one-way ANOVA.Results: The study results revealed a significant relationship between coping strategies score and father’s education level (p=0.03), mother’s education level (p=0.001), and father’s occupation (p=0.04). However, mother’s occupation, family income level, and students’ preference for spending their leisure time showed no significant association in this regard. Furthermore, the students mostly utilized “reference to others” style and used efficient and inefficient styles equally.Conclusion: Although the students used the three strategies at the same time, the use of “reference to others” strategy was preferred. Therefore, the reason for using this method by the students requires further investigations.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    21-29
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    929
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an important global health issue. TB is of particular importance in Iran because of its adjacency with two countries with high incidence rates of the disease. Obviously, investigation of time trend and epidemiology of TB can significantly contribute to planning and evaluation of TB controlling and prevention programs. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the epidemiological features of TB in Khuzestan province.Methods: This historical cohort study was conducted on all the registered TB cases in Khuzestan province from 2005-2013. The population data were obtained from Iran’s national statistics website and the patients’ records. Then, the data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, version 22.Results: In total, 7009 patients were registered as TB cases during the study period. The mean and median age of the patients was 39.5±18.3 and 35 years, respectively. Besides, 57.3% of the patients were male, 80% lived in urban areas, and 98.5% were Iranian. Moreover, 90.9% of the cases suffered from pulmonary TB. Among the rest of the patients, the most prevalent organs were lymph nodes (35%). The mean incidence rate of TB was 17.60 per 100000 during the study period, which seems to be following a rising trend (p>0.05).Conclusion: The patients’ age distribution indicated active TB infection in the society. Considering the high transferability of the disease and the fact that most of the patients lived in urban areas, case finding in urban areas can help control TB in the society.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    31-41
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1156
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: Radiology department is one of the important and costly units in general hospitals. The present study aimed to evaluate the economic efficiency of radiology wards of general hospitals located in Kerman province.Methods: In the present cross-sectional, analytical study, information about model inputs and outputs was collected from 15 general hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The input variables included number of personnel, technicians, and radiology equipment. On the other hand, the output variables were radiology clichés and number of patients admitted at radiology departments. Information about price, including staff’s monthly income and cost of medical equipment, was also collected. After all, the data were analyzed using Deap software, version 2.Results: The results showed that the mean score of economic efficiency was 0.49, which is lower than the mean score of technical and allocative efficiency. Additionally, 20% of the radiology wards in the studied hospitals showed economic efficiency. However, economic efficiency of about 66% of the studied units was below 0.5. Moreover, the mean scores of the units’ technical and allocative efficiency were 0.70 and 0.701, respectively.Conclusion: According to the results, 80% of radiology wards under study suffered from economic inefficiency. Hence, hospitals’ authorities should develop appropriate action plans to improve economic efficiency. Managers can also help improve efficiency by considering clinical standards and using cost-effective medical equipment.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    43-49
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    1120
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: As access to mobile phones is growing, dependence on mobile phones is being observed among teenagers and young adults. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits, loneliness, and identity styles and dependence on mobile phones among students.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 380 male and female high school students in Qorveh in the academic year 2013-2014. The participants were selected using random cluster sampling. The data were collected by NEO-PI, McCrae and Costa, dependence on mobile phones, Identity Styles Inventory (ISI-6), and loneliness questionnaires. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software, version 16 and were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient and logistic regression.Results: The results showed a significant positive correlation between dependence on mobile phones and openness, neuroticism, and loneliness (p<0.05). Besides, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and normative identity style were predictors of dependence on mobile phones (p<0.05).Discussion: The results indicated that dependence on mobile phones could be predicted by analyzing personality traits, identity styles, and feeling of loneliness. Thus, appropriate plans should be designed to perform preventive interventions for such individuals.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    51-60
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    796
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: Nowadays, increase in the number of old individuals is one of the important health issues, attracting much attention from scientists in various fields. The present study aimed to examine the use of inpatient and outpatient services among elderly patients in Namazi hospital affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2013.Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 260 individuals over 60 years old hospitalized in Namazi hospital, Shiraz from December 2012 to January 2013. The participants were selected through random stratified sampling. The data related to utilization of inpatient services were collected from the subjects’ medical records and were recoded in a reliable and valid checklist. Then, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software, version 20 and were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis, Man-Whitney, and independent t-test.Results: The participants’ mean length of hospital stay was 7.87 days. In addition, 75% and 64.2% of the participants had used laboratory and radiology services, respectively. The results showed a significant relationship between length of hospital stay and marital status (p=0.032). Besides, the deceased individuals had a significantly longer stay in hospital compared to the others (p=0.022).Conclusion: Considering the patients’ utilization of laboratory and radiology services and their mean length of hospital stay, special attention should be paid to geriatric wards and diseases as well as to diagnostic and therapeutic services, including laboratory and radiology, to prevent patients’ long hospital stay.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    61-68
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    772
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: Evaluation is an essential component of training of oral health professionals and development and modification of evaluation methods in dental education seem necessary. The present study aimed to compare two evaluation methods in practical oral pathology.Methods: This cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted in Shiraz School of Dentistry in 2013. The study participants included 110 junior dental students (55 cases and 55 controls) who were evaluated in oral pathology. The data were analyzed by independent samples t-test and chi-square test using the SPSS statistical software, version 17.Results: The results showed that the mean score of practical pathology was higher in the group evaluated by the new method compared to that assessed using the traditional approach (t=2.041, p=0.003).Conclusion: Based on the results, the designed evaluation method was a proper tool to assess students’ ability in practical oral pathology. Thus, oral pathology professors are recommended to apply this tool. Yet, further studies should be conducted to determine the reason for effectiveness of this method.

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Issue Info: 
  • Year: 

    2016
  • Volume: 

    4
  • Issue: 

    1
  • Pages: 

    69-75
Measures: 
  • Citations: 

    0
  • Views: 

    742
  • Downloads: 

    0
Abstract: 

Background: The cost of healthcare is one of the major challenges in health systems. In this regard, one of the main issues is the large volume of inappropriate or unnecessary care. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the appropriateness of prescribing indications for using brain MRI using Appropriateness RAND in Shiraz hospitals.Methods: In this qualitative study, MRI guidelines were identified in order to determine the standard indications. Then, the most appropriate and reliable guideline that was right for the country's health system was selected using the translated version of Appraisal of Guidelines for Evaluation and Research (AGREE). Focus group and Delphi methods were used to determine the final prescribing indications.Results: The results led to development of 34 indications for brain MRI, including abnormalities detected in other imaging procedures that require more transparency for treatment, types 1 and 2 Arnold Chiari malformation, cerebral palsy, nervous system disorders, progressive neurological disorder, cerebrovascular accidents, stroke, etc.Conclusion: The high hospital costs, especially MRI, necessitate using a valid indication for preventing unnecessary tests and induced demand. Using these indications results in reduction of hospital and patient costs.

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