SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND PARAMEDICAL FACULTY
Year:2019 | Volume:4 | Issue:3 |Papers Count:8

Care is the main essence, core, and element of the health system, which facilitates the improvement of the health and well-being of patients (1). In the health system, quality is defined as safe, timely, effective, efficient, fair, and patient-centered provision of care (2). Patient-centered care is one of the six areas expressed about the quality of health system and a vital issue in development of care quality. Today, patient-centered care is recognized as a global issue (3). In addition, patient-centered care is an essential element in improving the health system and gaining public trust, which leads to decreased mean duration of hospital stay, improved patient satisfaction, reduced hospital costs, and an overall enhancement in the treatment condition, health consequences, and life quality of patients (2, 4). Despite the positive impacts reported for patient-centered care, there have been barriers to the provision of this type of care, including lack of comprehensive policies, lack of adequate training in universities and hospitals, lack of coordination in the role of different people in providing patient care, lack of focusing on all aspects of patients, improper communications between healthcare providers, and workforce shortage (4, 5)...

Background & Aim: Attaining optimal performance along with enhancing memory and recognition are among the most important goals of students in the field of academic achievement. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of computer assisted rehabilitation on the performance of working memory and recognition in the forms of Industrial Design students of Tabriz Islamic Art University. Materials & Methods: This quasi-experimental research was conducted on two groups of 15 subjects, who were selected through simple random sampling. Data collection tools included the companion rehabilitation program and test of working memory and recognition in forms. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 21 using One-way ANCOVA. Results: In this study, there was a significant difference between the test and control groups in terms of mean pretest and post-test scores (P<0. 01). Accordingly, computer assisted rehabilitation improved the working memory and recognition in the forms of the subjects in the test group. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, computer assisted rehabilitation can be used as a method to achieve optimal performance in students.

Background & Aim: Social physical anxiety refers to the feeling of distress associated with the perceived evaluation of one's physical self, which reduces the selfesteem of people. On the other hand, obesity and its associated disorders are a growing epidemic across the world. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between a course of regular physical activity and social physique anxiety in obese women. Materials & Methods: This descriptive-correlational research was conducted on 141 obese women attending physical fitness classes in Ajabshir, Iran in 2017, who were selected via random sampling and based on Morgan Table. Data were collected using Beck's physical activity questionnaires and social physique anxiety scale by Hart. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’ s correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression. Results: In this study, there was a reverse association between labor (P=0. 001), exercise (P=0. 001), and leisure time (P=0. 001). In addition, 34% of changes in the social physique anxiety of women was predicted by the index of labor. Conclusion: Exercise can improve social physical anxiety and body image. Therefore, performing exercise to reduce physical anxiety seems to be necessary.

Background & Aim: Occupational burnout is one of the most common consequences of occupational stress. Nurses are orderly, caring, and motivated people before entering the nursing job, who, after encountering workplace stress and problems, tend to leave their careers. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between occupational burnout and the intention to leave in nurses working in the training hospitals of Sanandaj, Iran in 2015. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional research, 165 questionnaires were distributed among nurses working in different wards of training hospitals of Sanadaj selected by quota sampling (stratified). Data collection tools included occupation and demographic characteristics sheet, Maslach Job Burnout Questionnaire, and Attwod and Hinshaw intention to leave Prediction Scale. Data analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman’ s correlation coefficient at the significance level of 0. 05. Results: In this study, the level of occupational burnout was reported at 27. 4± 27. 33 and 25. 4± 21. 85 in dimensions of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, respectively, which was considered moderate. Moreover, the level of occupational burnout was low in the dimension of incompetence (19. 5± 59. 45). Mean and standard deviation of intention to leave was 3. 04± 0. 34. Results were indicative of no significant correlation between occupational burnout and intention to leave. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, there was no association between occupational burnout and intention to leave.

Background & Aim: Mood disorders are one of the most prevalent and costly disorders that reduce function and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between cognitive attentional syndrome and mood illusions in students of Islamic Azad University. Materials & Methods: This descriptive and correlational research was conducted on all students of Islamic Azad University of Tabriz (N=380) selected via multistage cluster sampling. Data were collected using cognitive attentional syndrome questionnaire and Beck's anxiety and depression questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 19 using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation), as well as Pearson’ s correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Results: In this study, there was a significant relationship between cognitive attentional syndrome and mood illusions of depression and anxiety. Moreover, cognitive attentional syndrome significantly predicted the mood illusions of depression and anxiety (P<0. 01). Conclusion: Attention cognitive syndrome is a factor affecting the mood illusions of students, and is able to predict depression and anxiety. Therefore, it is suggested that counseling sessions be designed to improve cognition and attention in order to reduce the mood illusions of students.

Background & Aim: Physical fitness is the ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively and can reduce diseases caused by immobility. Positive attitude toward physical fitness in nurses is associated with improved self-esteem, enhanced work quality, reduced burnout and decreased environmental stressors. The present study aimed to evaluate the attitude of nurses in Zare Hospital of Sari, Iran toward their physical fitness. Materials & Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional research was conducted on all nurses working in Zare Hospital in 2015, who were selected via census sampling. Data were collected using demographic characteristics questionnaire and physical self-description questionnaire (PSDQ). In addition, data analysis was performed in SPSS version 20 using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square and Fisher’ s exact test). Results: In this study, 34% of the nurses had a good attitude toward their physical fitness while 59. 4% and 6. 6% of the subjects had a moderate and poor attitude in this regard, respectively. According to the results, no significant difference was observed between the attitude of male and female nurses toward physical fitness (P=0. 103). In this respect, the only significant difference between the male and female attitude was related to the subscale of physical activity (P=0. 003). Moreover, no significant difference was observed between nurses with various work experiences and in different age groups regarding the attitude toward physical fitness. Conclusion: In general, the attitude of the participants was reported to be at a moderate level. Considering the special role of nurses in the healthcare system of the country, the necessary incentives and facilities could be provided to nurses in order to participate in physical activities so that their spiritual and physical health could be improved.

Background & Aim: One of the most important educational concerns in the past few years has been the effective presence of students in theoretical classes. Classroom attendance is an opportunity for learning and reducing student dropouts. This study aimed to determine the effective factors of the presence of students in theoretical classes from the perspective of dental students of Gilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Materials & Methods: This descriptive, analytical, and cross-sectional research was conducted on 112 dental students, selected via census sampling. Data were collected using the standard questionnaire of effective factors of the students in the classroom (20 items). Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 21 using descriptive and inferential statistics (independent t-test and ANOVA) at the significance level of P<0. 05. Results: In this study, mean age of the subjects was 22. 7± 2 years. In addition, 55. 4% of the subjects (N=62) were male and 49. 1% (N=55) were local students. The highest mean scores were related to the dominance of professors over the course content, proper teaching method, interest in the course topics, and application of contents presented in actual situations, respectively. In addition, among the factors affecting the presence of students in theoretical classes, the highest mean score was reported for issues related to students. According to the results, there was a significant relationship between academic year and the field of factors related to the professor (P<0. 05). Conclusion: Scientific proficiency of professors, teaching method and interests of students were among the effective factors of the presence of students in theoretical classes.

Background & Aim: Nursing is one of the most important occupations that play a key role in the treatment and improvement of patients. High work load and psychological problems can significantly reduce the quality of services and endanger the lives of patients and the health of the nurses. The study aimed to determine the relationship between the workload of nurses and their performance in the intensive care units (ICUs) of teaching hospitals in Tehran, Iran in 2017. Materials & Methods: This descriptive and correlational research was conducted on nurses of teaching hospitals in Tehran, Including Sina, Imam Khomeini and Shariati hospitals. In total, 188 out of 371 nurses were selected based on the Cochran Formula. Subjects completed the questionnaires of workload and performance of nurses. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 20 using stepwise regression. Results: In this study, 75% of nurses assessed their performance to be favorable. According to the results of the stepwise regression, the subscale of workload was able to predict 39% of the performance of nurses. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, there was a reverse relationship between occupational performance and workload of nurses since the increased workload of nurses working in ICUs reduced their performance.