Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh, Zohreh Parsa Yekta, Abbas Mehran, Mehdi Jafari Oori,
Volume 20, Issue 2 (8-2014)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Falling is common among elderly due to changes in sensory–motor function. Falling causes physical, emotional and financial problems and decreases the quality of life in elderly. Since the causes of falling are multifactorial, multi-dimensional approaches should be considered to prevent it. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a multidimensional fall prevention program on the incidence of falling and quality of life among old people living in nursing homes.
Methods & Materials: This before-after quasi-experimental study was conducted on 60 old people living in nursing homes who met the inclusion criteria. Multidimensional fall prevention program was focused on: 1- exercise (stretching, balance, and strength) 2-training classes for caregivers and elderly and 3-environmental modification. Data were collected before and six months after the intervention using demographic and illness form, fall frequency form and the LEIPAD questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using the paired t-test, one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests in the SPSS-16 .
Results: Before and six months after the intervention, the mean frequencies of falling were 2.00 (±0.70) and 0.20 (±0.55), respectively. The mean scores of quality of life before and six months after the intervention w ere 56.48 (±10.45) and 77.43 (±10.45), respectively. Results indicated that there were statistically significant difference between the study participants before and six months after the intervention regarding falling frequency (P<0.001) and quality of life score (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The multi-dimensional fall prevention program decreased the fall frequency and increased quality of life of participants. Health care providers, particularly nurses can use the prevention program to diminish falling incidence among elderly and improve their quality of life.
Maryam Moradi, Mehrnaz Geranmayeh, Mandana Mirmohammadali, Abbas Mehran,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (7-2016)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Sexual dysfunction is a common complication of diabetes in women. Although sexual function is important, often is neglected as a component of diabetes care. This study aimed to investigate the effect of counseling on sexual function in women with type 2 diabetes.
Methods & Materials: The present study is a clinical trial conducted on 120 married women with type 2 diabetes and sexual dysfunction, referred to diabetes clinic in Gorgan in 2014. Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Samples were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Sexual counseling sessions were held once a week for three weeks. Sexual function was assessed in two stages (before the intervention as well as two months after the intervention). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20.
Results: There was a significant difference in the mean score of sexual function between the control and experimental groups two months after intervention (P<0.001). The comparison of different domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain) before and after intervention showed a significant difference in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Sexual counseling has a favorable effect on sexual function in women with diabetes. Sexual function is recommended to be assessed in women with diabetes during routine health care visit.
Nahid Mehran, Sepideh Hajian, Masoumeh Simbar, Hamid Alavi Majd,
Volume 26, Issue 1 (5-2020)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Pregnancy and childbirth is one of the most important events in the life of every woman that can be a memorable experience with positive consequences for the mother and the baby, under support of others, especially the spouse. Numerous interventions to promote men's participation have been conducted during this period. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of a systematic review of men's participation in prenatal care.
Methods & Materials: This study is a systematic review of published articles on strategies to promote male participation, during pregnancy, childbirth and after childbirth (from 2000 to 2019), based on PRISMA guidelines, and the search was conducted by two scholars on the valid databases. Experimental and quasi-experimental studies, published on strategies for increasing male participation during perinatal period, published in national and international journals, were included in the study. Qualitative assessment of the articles was done using the Jadad and CONSORT checklist and the data extraction was based on the researcher's checklist.
Results: In this systematic review, 4808 articles were identified. After reviewing the titles, and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 15 articles were included in the study. The promotion strategies were categorized into four groups: female-centered, couple-centered, community-centered, and facility-centered.
Conclusion: According to the results of the study, in order to promote the participation of men in perinatal care, it should be planned on four areas of female-centered, couple-centered, community-centered and facility-centered.
