The impact of religious spiritual care training on the spiritual health and care burden of elderly family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a field trial study DOI Creative Commons

Afifeh Qorbani,

Shahnaz Pouladi, Akram Farhadi

et al.

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

Family caregiving is associated with many physical and psychological problems for caregivers, but the effect of spiritual support on reducing their issues during a crisis also subject research. The study aims to examine impact religious care training health burdens elderly family caregivers COVID-19 pandemic. randomized controlled field trial involved 80 Iranian in Bushehr City, who were selected by convenience sampling based inclusion criteria divided into experimental (40 people) control groups simple random 2021 2022. Data collection was conducted using burden questionnaires Porsline software. virtual intervention included education. Four sessions held offline over two weeks. first session get know participants explain purpose, second focused care, third empowerment, fourth mental related issues. In group, daily life continued as usual study. Mean changes existential (3.40 ± 6.25) total (5.05 11.12) increased group decreased group. There statistically significant differences between (t = 3.78, p 0.001) 3.13, 0.002). Cohen's d-effect sizes 0.415 0.366, respectively. no difference mean (p 0.067) or 0.638) groups. Given that religious-spiritual had positive burden, it recommended comprehensive planning be undertaken improve enable them better cope critical situations such IRCT code number IRCT20150529022466N16 ID 48,021. (Registration Date2020/06/28)

Language: Английский

Effects of virtual counseling on the care burden and quality of life of family caregivers for leukemia patients: a randomized controlled trial study DOI Creative Commons
Amir Sadeghi, Vahid Yousofvand, Seyedeh Nayereh Falahan

et al.

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Abstract Background Leukemia patients’ caregivers often face care burden and low quality of life. Continuous virtual counseling can help to management these problems. This study examines effects on the life family for leukemia patients. Method The employed a randomized controlled trial pretest–posttest design with control group, involving 90 patients at Iranian oncology clinics in 2021. Two were randomly assigned as experimental (45 participants) groups participants). Participants recruited using convenience sampling method, adhering pre-defined inclusion criteria. Data collection was facilitated Novak Guest’s Caregiver Burden Inventory Quality Life Index-Cancer, administered baseline, one month, two months post-intervention. group engaged six weeks continuous counseling, sessions lasting 45–60 min each week. In contrast, received standard hospital care. Results average ages 34.29 32.33 years, respectively. 51.1% men, 68.88% spouses 62.2% women, 44.45% following intervention, demonstrated significant improvement scores both (experimental group: baseline: 90.11 ± 11.34, post-test 1: 73.78 11.58, 2: 52.91 13.57; 86.38 9.81, 90.93 14.54, 97.40 15.03; large interaction effect time*group (η 2 = 0.653, p < 0.001), (baseline: 65.18 8.36, 73.76 6.53, 89.07 9.43; 61.82 11.68, 51.96 11.22, 44.24 13.63; 0.651, 0.001). Conclusion findings this suggest that be positive influence reducing improving These results highlight potential value incorporating strategies into caregiving support programs nurses. Trial registration Current trials IRCT20211227053551N7) February 9, 2025, well Retrospectively registered.

Language: Английский

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Frequency of sleep disorders among patients with type 2 diabetes and contributing factors DOI Creative Commons
M. Riahi, Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Ali Reza Soltanian

et al.

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20, P. 100756 - 100756

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Sleep disorders represent a significant health concern among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Identifying the prevalence and underlying factors contributing to these is crucial for devising effective interventions mitigate or resolve this issue. This cross-sectional study was undertaken, involving 320 patients diabetes, who were attendees of Hamadan Diabetes Clinic in 2023. Data collection done using demographic information checklist Pittsburgh Quality Index. Furthermore, examined associations between sleep quality parameters, hemoglobin A1C levels, body mass index, duration diabetes by t-test, chi-square test logistic regression analysis. Poor defined as score exceeding 5. 70.3 % participants exhibited poor quality. Female gender, A1c levels 7.5 %, index 30 kg/m2, advancing age associated an increased likelihood Higher education correlated decreased (P < 0.001). had significantly higher = 0.003), 0.006) lower The results underscore significance enhancing Accordingly, healthcare providers are recommended prioritize targeting influencing imparting blood sugar management education. Addressing comprehensively can manage diabetes-related complications, disorders, facilitate adoption healthy lifestyle behaviors patients.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of a Continuous Care Model Utilizing a Smartphone Application on Quality of Life and Anxiety Levels among Gynecologic Cancer Patients: A randomized controlled trial DOI Creative Commons
Pardis Doosti, Shahram Etemadifar,

Fatemeh Aliakbari

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Abstract Background and Aim: Patients diagnosed with gynecological cancers often face a range of complications that can impact their quality life increase anxiety. Nursing models combined mobile phone applications have the potential to improve outcomes for these patients. This study aimed assess continuous care model utilizing smartphone application on anxiety levels among gynecologic cancer Methods involved two phases: (1) app development (2) implementation intervention. The two-group randomized controlled trial included 70 participants referred medical centers affiliated Shahrekord University Medical Sciences in 2023. were into control or intervention groups (n = 35 per group) basis predetermined criteria, but during study, there was one dropout each group. Finally, 68 patients completed trial. group received an 8-week incorporating model, whereas routine care. Spielberger state-trait (QLQ-C30) questionnaires before, immediately after, months after data analyzed via chi-square test, independent samples t-test, analysis covariance, repeated-measures ANOVA. Results In first phase, designed meet patient requirements. second results revealed no significant differences baseline between (P > 0.05). However, observed < Intragroup comparisons trait anxiety, state Conclusion improved reduced cancers. Therefore, this approach be incorporated support patients, it is recommended nurses, health providers, physicians. Trial registration: registered as Clinical Registration Center Iran. Date: 2024-02-14, Number: IRCT20231107059977N1.

Language: Английский

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The impact of religious spiritual care training on the spiritual health and care burden of elderly family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a field trial study DOI Creative Commons

Afifeh Qorbani,

Shahnaz Pouladi, Akram Farhadi

et al.

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

Family caregiving is associated with many physical and psychological problems for caregivers, but the effect of spiritual support on reducing their issues during a crisis also subject research. The study aims to examine impact religious care training health burdens elderly family caregivers COVID-19 pandemic. randomized controlled field trial involved 80 Iranian in Bushehr City, who were selected by convenience sampling based inclusion criteria divided into experimental (40 people) control groups simple random 2021 2022. Data collection was conducted using burden questionnaires Porsline software. virtual intervention included education. Four sessions held offline over two weeks. first session get know participants explain purpose, second focused care, third empowerment, fourth mental related issues. In group, daily life continued as usual study. Mean changes existential (3.40 ± 6.25) total (5.05 11.12) increased group decreased group. There statistically significant differences between (t = 3.78, p 0.001) 3.13, 0.002). Cohen's d-effect sizes 0.415 0.366, respectively. no difference mean (p 0.067) or 0.638) groups. Given that religious-spiritual had positive burden, it recommended comprehensive planning be undertaken improve enable them better cope critical situations such IRCT code number IRCT20150529022466N16 ID 48,021. (Registration Date2020/06/28)

Language: Английский

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