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Effects of attention deviation strategies on increasing of the experimental pain tolerance
R Roshan Chesli , B Sanjabi , K Rasoolzadeh Tabatabaee , M.a Asghari Moghaddam , M Atrifard ,
Volume 12, Issue 3 (7-2006)
Abstract

Background & Aim: Pain is the most common compliant of the patients and its reduction or elimination had been always demand of most patients and health care providers. Various methods have been proposed to pain, which we can mention to attention deviation strategies. The study aims to compare these strategies and choose the most effective one method for control the pain.

Methods & Materials: The research is a quasi-experimental one by which 230 students of one of the universities of Tehran were called out and participated in the test of tolerance to cold pressure induced pain. 120 participants that their tolerance were a point of standard deviation lower than the whole group were selected and were randomly set in 4 groups (3 experimental groups and 1 control group). These groups composed of 30 people were instructed a method of attention deviation (like desirable imagery, application of concentration point, counting down). The participation’s in control and experimental groups were tested by cold pressure and data were analyzed by SPSS through descriptive indices and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).

Results: Results show that the average score of pain toleration in experimental groups were significantly higher than control group (p<.001). Meanwhile the average point of pain toleration in desirable imagery group were significantly higher than the average point of application of concentration point, counting down groups (p<.001).

Conclusion: The attention deviation strategies were effective in increasing of the experimental pain toleration.


Comparative study of natural disaster health information system in U.S.A, Japan and Iran
Saray Farajzadeh H, E Partovipoor , N Masori , R Safdari ,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2-2007)
Abstract

Background & Aim: Development of an integrated health information system in order to prioritization of needs, sources devoting, diseases surveillance detecting and early responding is very important. Therefore, this comparative study has been done about natural disaster health information systems in Iran, Japan, and U.S.A in 2005. The aim is to provide logical proposes to reinforce for developing the Iranian natural disaster health information system.

Methods & Materials: This is a descriptive and comparative study that was accomplished in form of cross sectional survey. The data was extracted from literature, papers, Iranian & foreigner journals, e-mails and other related document.

Results: Natural disaster health information system in U.S.A illustrates that there is integration and consistency between responsibilities and roles are played between involving organizations and entities. The required data for natural disaster health information system collected through National Electronic Disease Surveillance System, Pulse Net, Bio Watch, Bio Net, Syndromic Surveillance System, and “the American Red Cross-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention health Impact Surveillance System” in U.S.A and Early Estimation System and Emergency Measures Support System in Japan and Diseases Surveillance in Iran. However, in spite of U.S.A and Japan there is no classification system in Iran.

Conclusion: According to the results, Iranian natural disaster health information system can be improved by using of different data gathering methods, systems and soft wares, also applying of geographical information system and establishing health and natural disaster network and using of classification of diseases advised to up grade natural disaster health information system for Iran.


The use of mobile health applications for professional purposes by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Rezvan Rahimi, Akram Fathian, Batoul Khoundabi, Afsaneh Sadooghiasl,
Volume 28, Issue 1 (4-2022)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Nurses constitute the majority of the workforce in the healthcare system. The use of digital technologies, including mHealth applications, is essential and effective in improving the quality level of healthcare services provided by nursing staff. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study is to investigate the use of mHealth applications for professional purposes by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods & Materials: This is an applied study conducted using the descriptive, cross-sectional method in 2021. The study population was nurses in four public hospitals in Isfahan. The sampling method was a one-stage cluster sampling. The data collection tool was a questionnaire whose validity and reliability was assessed. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics on the SPSS software version 26.
Results: The data of 93 questionnaires were analyzed. About 63 percent of nurses answered (with a reason) that they did not use these applications. This study showed that the use of mHealth applications is not common among the nurses. They need the training to use the applications. There were concerns regarding the mHealth applications' quality. The nurses believed that using a mHealth application would help them perform their nursing duties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion: Based on the study results, planning for the development of mHealth applications tailored to the nurses' needs and training nurses to use the applications in clinical settings are recommended. There is also a need to provide and develop specialized evaluation tools and working groups to review and report on the quality of mHealth applications.

 
The effect of a telenursing-based training program on the self-efficacy of patients with stoma
Hassan Askari, Hanie Dahmardeh, Ali Navidian, Mostafa Parsa,
Volume 30, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Self-efficacy disruption poses a significant challenge for patients with a stoma, affecting their ability to engage in community life and carry out daily activities. Utilizing remote training methods for patients presents an opportunity to maximize the use of these resources. This study aims to determine the effect of a telenursing-based training program on the self-efficacy of patients with a stoma.
Methods & Materials: This quasi-experimental study involved a convenient sample of 80 patients with a stoma in Zahedan in 2023, who were randomly assigned to two groups: intervention and control, each comprising 40 participants. The intervention group received the telenursing-based program application. Self-efficacy was assessed using the self-efficacy of stoma patients questionnaire before the intervention, as well as one and three months after the intervention. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test and a two-way repeated measures analysis of variance through SPSS software version 26.
Results: The intervention group exhibited a mean (SD) age of 42.84±12.98 years, while the control group had a mean (SD) age of 46.26±11.89 years (P=0.320). The self-efficacy total scores in the intervention group showed values of 69.75±8.05 before the intervention, 77.28±7.57 at one month, and 92.72±6.43 at three months post-intervention, suggesting a significant effect of the telenursing-based training on self-efficacy levels (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The results of the present study show the effect of the telenursing training program on improving self-efficacy levels in patients with stoma. Therefore, it is recommended to implement such programs to support this patient population.

 
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