Journal of Nursing Education
Year:2019 | Volume:8 | Issue:4|Papers Count:9

Introduction: Due to the stress caused by the hard work of nurses, improving their psychological characteristics, such as life expectancy, seems essential. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of positive teaching with an Islamic approach on nurses’ life expectancy. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was done in 2018 using a pre-test and post-test design and control group. The statistical population included 30 married female nurses working in Shahid Sadoughi Hospital, Yazd, Iran. The participants were selected using convenience sampling method. Then, they were randomly assigned to two groups of experimental (15 participants) and control (15 participants). Data collection was done using Snyder's Life Expectancy Questionnaire. Both groups underwent a pre-test. Next, the experimental group received positive teaching with an Islamic approach. In total, eight teaching sessions were held and each session lasted for 90 minutes. Having held teaching sessions, both groups were subjected to post-test. The results were analyzed using covariance analysis. Results: The means of life expectancy in the pre-test phase were 49. 2 ± 4. 05 and 41. 33 ± 4. 59 in experimental and control groups, respectively, revealing no significant difference between groups. However, we observed a significant difference between groups after the intervention based on covariance analysis (41. 6 ± 5. 14, vs. 42. 43 ± 4. 73, P = 0. 001). Conclusions: Regarding the efficacy of positive teaching with an Islamic approach in increasing the life expectancy among nurses in the current study and considering the presence of counseling centers in most hospitals, it is recommended to implement this training for nurses in the form of syndicated programs.

Introduction: Students Academic tendency can affect different factors depending on time and place conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine Investigation factors affecting Academic tendency in Master student of Nursing in Students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2017-2018. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study consists Master students of nursing in Tehran University of Medical Sciences (470 number) in 2017-2018 Academic year. 190 students were included using Target-based sampling method and based on inclusion criteria. To collect data we used two questionnaires: demographic and Researcher-made questionnaire to determine the factors influencing the Academic tendency. Data analysis by using SPSS19 statistical software, and using Descriptive and inferential tests. Results: 157 students (82. 6%) were female and their mean age was 29. 69 years. 65. 3% (N=124) of them were single and 44 student were studying in medical-surgical nursing. The average work experience was 6. 9 years and in consultation with 36. 63% of them, they had consulted their professors before choosing a field. According to the students, the most important factor influencing the Academic tendency was individual factors (24%), followed by professional factors (21%), socio-environmental (20%), cultural (18%) and family and friends (17%). Conclusions: According to the results of the research, it can be noted that individual and professional factors have the greatest impact on the Academic tendency and paying attention to these two, the student's interests and their application in their field of expertise, can both students and patients in care help. Also, consulting with professors due to expertise and experience can be helpful in student guidance. Therefore, it is suggested that faculties and nursing directors consider these issues in choosing their students and staff.

Introduction: Nowadays, comparative studies are considered by researchers as one of the best research methods in educational affairs and planning, because the differences and similarities of educational systems are studied in order to explore strengths and weaknesses. This study aimed to compare master's degree curriculum of the Iranian critical care nursing with the Australian Melbourne School of Nursing. Methods: In this descriptive-comparative study conducted in Semnan University of Medical Sciences in 2019, the required data on the latest master's degree curriculum of critical care nursing was acquired through internet search and a review of the history and details of the curriculum in Iran and faculty of nursing in Australia. The data were analyzed using Bereday’ s model in four stages: description, interpretation, juxta position and comparison. Results: Master's degree curriculum of the critical care nursing in Iran has defined philosophy, values, position. The requirements for entering the course in Iran are having a bachelor's degree, clinical experience and passing the entrance exam. In Australia, in addition to these, it is essential to have a certificate of first-aid training course and language proficiency. In Australia, unlike in Iran, there is also the possibility of part-time courses. On the other hand, although these graduates don’ t pass the teaching methods courses, they are employed as faculty members in educational centers and universities. Conclusions: Using a part time methods for admitting student, designing an educational program for training teachers, providing complementary curricula to the needs of the community and common diseases in the service place are offered to improve master of critical care nursing program in Iran.

Introduction: Infancy is the most sensitive phase of child growth and evolution. Nutrition at this stage is very important in the development of the child and in the formation of his personality and temperament. The aim of this study was to compare the temperament of infants in two group exclusive breastfeeding and dominant formula feeding. Methods: This is a comparative descriptive study. The study population was 60 infants aged 3 to 12 months who, with their mothers, were visited in the health centers of Isfahan in the second half of the 2018 year. The number of samples in each group of infants with exclusive breastfeeding and dominant formula feeding was calculated 30 and sampling was continued in two groups until complete by available method. Data collection tool was temperament evaluation questionnaire IBQ-R Rutbart (Infant Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (1981) with 3 dimensions, including negative sentiment, positive sentiment and adjustment. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 22, independent t-test and Mann-Whitney test. Results: The results showed that in the scale of negative sentiment, average points of the exclusive breastfeeding was (3. 57 ± 0. 67) lower than the dominant formula feeding (4. 30 ± 0. 64) (P < 0. 05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in surgenc/extraversion and orienting/regulation dimensions (P > 0. 05). Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that in breastfeeding promotion programs to compare infant's feeding methods in addition to emphasizing on infant's physical health, consider also changes in infant's temperament for reduce children's emotional and behavioral problems and their mental health. Also if infants need to consume formula, mothers will be able to adapt with more information and less stress.

Introduction: As one of the members of the care team, nurses are confronted with a lot of work-associated stress whereby they will experience mental health problem if this stress continues. This study aims at investigating the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy on quality of life, anxiety and fatigue of cancer section nurse’ s at 2017. Methods: Research method was quasi experimental with pretest-posttest design with control group. The study population of this study included nurses employed at cancer section in Shahid Ghazi Hospital. 30 nurses were selected by available sampling method and randomly were allocated in two groups of experimental and control (30 participants for each group). Experimental group participated in 10 sessions of 45-minute group cognitive behavior therapy and control group received no intervention. Subjects in both experimental and control groups have answered quality of life, anxiety and fatigue scales before treatment and after treatment. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Results: Results indicated that there were significant differences in post-test mean scores of experimental and control groups and cognitive behavior therapy could significantly increase quality of life and reduce anxiety and fatigue of nurses (P < 0. 001). Conclusions: According to the results, this therapeutic approach can be used as an effective therapeutic activity in improving quality of life and decreasing anxiety and fatigue of nurses in order to promote health and care purposes.

Introduction: Students' satisfaction as clients of the educational system plays a major role in evaluating the performance and educational activities of the university. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction of students with educational services and facilities of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences and its related factors in academic year 2016-2017. Methods: In a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, 292 students of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in 2017 were selected by stratified random sampling. The data were collected using a two-part satisfaction of educational services and facilities questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 23 and descriptive statistics (mean, frequency and frequency) and statistical interference (T-test and ANOVA and Pearson correlation) tests. Results: This study showed that the satisfaction level of educational facilities and services of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in the 7 studied areas was at an average level. Satisfaction was related to the factors of age, semester and number of units. Satisfaction with university educational services and facilities, in terms of physical status of classes and educational level (P = 0. 02), practical dimension and field of study (P = 0. 01). There was a significant statistical correlation between the number of units obtained and the two visual and vehicle audiovisual dimensions. Conclusions: Students' overall satisfaction with educational services and facilities was moderate. The lowest level of satisfaction was with the Department of Education's services, which requires that relevant authorities, such as the use of efficient and young staff in the department, devote more time to improving student satisfaction as Clients implement the education system.

Introduction: The main mission of Nursing Colleges and Centers is to improve the learning and learning of learners during training. Regarding the performance of other countries, this study also aimed to compare the postgraduate program of Master of community Health Nursing in Iran with Chiang Mai University in Thailand. This study aimed to compare the Master's degree program of community health nursing in Iran with Chiang Mai University in Thailand. Methods: A descriptive-comparative study conducted in Semnan University of Medical Sciences in 2019. Required data for the latest Master of Community Health Nursing Postgraduate Education program were obtained by searching the Internet and reviewing Iran and Chiang Mai curriculum details. The data were analyzed using Bereday pattern in four stages of description, interpretation, neighborliness and comparison. Results: Attention to new teaching methods and learning based on problem solving, mission and job position, professional attention to the field was common in Iran and Chiang Mai. Conditions of admission, goals, philosophy, vision and mission, content of courses, role of graduates, having a specialized nurse, varied in Iran and Chiang Mai University. International credentials, a seminar on nursing, pharmacology and pathophysiology, and a free study based on a community-based interest in health are strengths at Chiang Mai University. Epidemiology, home visits, and observation of clients in the real environment are some of the strengths of the curriculum in Iran. Conclusions: Planning and Facilitating the Process of Teaching, Modifying and Revising Early Learning Programs and Designing New Programs in the Community Health Nursing Education Process, Coherence, and Targeted Curriculum Curriculum with Emphasis on Concepts such as Client-Based Health Care (Individuals, Family, Community) That requires gathering evidence, comparing and reviewing nursing education programs in Iran and around the world. Designing and presenting a model appropriate to the socio-economic, cultural, and Islamic conditions of the Islamic-Iranian community is suggested for reform and revision of future community health nursing curricula

Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is one of the infections that nurses can have an active role in the prevention of this disease. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice of nurses in intensive care units regarding prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in 1395. Methods: This is descriptive research that 242 nurses participated as a sample. Sampling was done by (Quota Sampling) method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, knowledge, and performance toward ventilator-associated pneumonia. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 20, central indices and dispersion, Mann– Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman tests. Results: Mean (± SD) age of participants were 32. 9((87. 5. The findings showed that the mean score of nurses' knowledge and practice about prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia were (15. 02 ± 4. 29), (42. 4 ± 0. 38) respectively, that was in the moderate range. There were no significant differences between knowledge and Patrice of nurses toward prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (P = 0. 57). Conclusions: According to the findings of the research, moderation of knowledge and practice relating to the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia can decrease quality of care, and then increasing the length of hospitalization and more complications. Continuing evaluation and education can increase and stable knowledge and Patrice of nurses toward prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia.