Nursing professors' challenges in developing their competencies for electronic learning: a qualitative study.

Background: The successful integration of electronic learning (e-learning) into the nursing curriculum depends on the development of nursing professors' e-learning competencies. However, they face challenges in developing their e-learning competencies. The management of these challenges maximizes the impact of e-learning on nursing students' learning outcomes.

Efficacy of digital educational intervention using I-Change model in promoting preventive behaviors for cervical cancer among Iranian women: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is a major health concern for women, yet stigma and embarrassment often prevent preventive care. Digital health education offers a private, accessible way to learn about CC prevention. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a digital educational intervention based on the I-Change model in promoting preventive behaviors among Iranian women.

A randomized controlled trial on the impact of a specialized training program on anxiety and perceived pain in infertile women undergoing hysterosalpingography.

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a minimally invasive procedure that can be painful. This study aimed to examine the impact of a tailored training program on anxiety and perceived pain intensity in infertile women undergoing HSG. This research was a clinical trial involving 86 infertile women who were candidates for HSG and conducted at the radiology department of the Royan Infertility Center in Tehran, Iran, between November 22, 2021, to March 11, 2023.

Family caregivers of children with cystic fibrosis: supportive care needs - scoping review.

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) in children requires complex and time-consuming daily care, presenting significant challenges for families and caregivers. Family caregivers caring for children with CF report diverse and complex needs.

Objective: This review aimed to identify the supportive care needs of family caregivers of children with CF.

Investigating the Possibility of Nurse Prescribing Training Development in Nursing Education System in Iran.

Purpose: Adequate medical knowledge and skills are fundamentals for nurse prescribing authority development. This study will explore the potential for developing nurse prescribing training in Iran, where nurses currently lack prescribing authority despite their strong academic nursing education.

Methods: This is a study with two phases.

Development and psychometric properties of Iranian Women's Quality of Life Instrument (IWQOLI): mixed exploratory study.

Background: To determine the health needs and promote women's health, their quality of life should be investigated. For this purpose, a valid tool is needed, that has credible validity and reliability, and its concepts are clearly defined and culturally appropriate. This study aimed to develop and assess the psychometric properties of "Iranian Women's Quality of Life Instrument (IWQOLI)".

Lived sexual experience of health workers on the Iranian frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative content analysis.

Background: Lifestyle changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic may affect individuals' sexual lives and probably their sexual function. The present study aimed to explain the sexual lived experiences of health workers on the Iranian frontlines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials And Methods: The present study was qualitative research using the conventional qualitative content analysis method.

The Effectiveness of Implementing Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Irrational Thoughts of Iranian Infertile Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Infertility is one of the main problems of the family and is one of the factors that determine the identity and personality of Iranian infertile women. Family-centered empowerment model is a step toward increasing the self-efficacy of patients and enabling them to take responsibility of their illness. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of applying family-centered empowerment model on irrational thoughts of Iranian infertile women.

Improve the cervical cancer prevention behaviors through mobile-based educational intervention based on I-CHANGE model: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Applications of mobile technologies (mHealth) have the potential to reduce health inequalities, give patients more control over their health, and improve health care's cost-effectiveness. The widespread use of mobile phones offers us a new way to prevent cervical cancer. The objective of the study was to design and develop a mobile phone application (app) that aims to conduct a behavioral intervention for women and to evaluate the efficacy of the app-based intervention.

The effect of family-centered empowerment model on the quality of life of adults with chronic diseases: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) is a concept that strengthens the family to help a chronic patient to obtain a better quality of life (QoL). The effects of FCEM on QoL of chronic patients are still inconclusive. Therefore, this meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of FCEM on QoL of adult patients with chronic diseases.

Practical intervention on quality of life of anemic girls and their mothers.

Background: Anemia is the most prevalent disease in teenage girls and like other chronic diseases not only affects different aspects of their quality of life (QOl) but also quality of life of their parents.

Objective: The aim of present study is investigating the effectiveness of family centered empowerment model (FCEM) on adolescent girls with anemia and their mother's quality of life.

Methods: Semi-experimental practical research is performed by choosing 60 girls with anemia and their mothers classified in two case and control groups based on random allocation in Tehran city.

Women's Quality of Life in Iran: A Mixed Method Study.

Background: Quality of life drives from the individuals' perceptions of their position in life long and allows holistic assessment of the effects of health conditions beyond the symptoms, signs, and complications. This study aimed to assess the quality of life and recognize females' point of view about the quality of life aspects. Hence, perhaps it could be a step toward improving women's health status.

Exploring the concept of social support as a key factor in young women's quality of life.

Background: According to the fact that women make up half the population of each community and are considered as a family health center, exploring the factors promoting their quality of life and health must be prioritized.

Objective: This study aimed to understand the meaning of social support in young women's life.

Methods: Participants were 40 Iranian youth women who were selected by purposive sampling from the capital of Iran, Tehran.

Self-Efficacy of People with Chronic Conditions: A Qualitative Directed Content Analysis.

Background: Given the increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and their complications, supporting and empowering chronically ill patients seems crucial. Self-efficacy is considered as a predictor for empowerment. The purpose of this study to explore of different aspects of self-efficacy among persons with chronic physical conditions based on the Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM).

The financial transaction between counseling and nursing care service centers (CNCSCs) and their clients: a qualitative study.

Background: Community-oriented nursing care is an important model of nursing care. Counseling and Nursing Care Service Centers (CNCSCs) have been providing these private services to the Iranian community for nearly two decades. Resource management, cost-benefit analysis and affordability are important steps in providing these services.

Exploring nurses' experience about facilitating factors in medication administration based on clinical judgment of nurses: A content analysis.

Background: Clinical judgment of nurses to conduct medication orders is based on patient assessment, medication knowledge, observation, and interpretation of the data collected. This process is influenced by many factors.

Objective: This study aims to explore nurses' experience about facilitating factors in medication administration based on clinical judgment of nurses.

Experiences of Iranian Nurses on the Facilitators of Pain Management in Children: A Qualitative Study.

Background. Despite decades of research and the availability of effective analgesic approaches, many children continue to experience moderate-to-severe pain after hospitalization. Greater research efforts are needed to identify the factors that facilitate effective pain management.

Design and development of a scale of perceived barriers to self-care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an exploratory factor analysis.

Introduction: Despite the importance of perceived barriers against self-care in diabetic patients, the role of this factor is rarely addressed in the improvement of self-care behaviors of Iranian patients. The lack of appropriate instruments that fit demographic properties of Iranian society is one reason. The aim of this study was to develop and validate the scale of perceived barriers to self-care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Nurses' Clinical Judgment Development: A Qualitative Research in Iran.

Background: Clinical judgment development is necessary because it leads to appropriate nursing diagnoses, clinical decision-making and health promotion.

Objectives: In this study we explored the process of Iranian nurses' development in clinical judgment.

Patients And Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2013 at hospitals of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, located in the Sanandaj city of Iran.

Relationship Between Low Back Pain With Quality of Life, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among Emergency Medical Technicians.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders have become increasingly common among healthcare providers. They have become the most common cause of work-related disabilities among nurses.

Objectives: The current cross-sectional study aimed to measure the prevalence of back pains among emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and association of back pain with quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress.

An empowering approach to promote the quality of life and self-management among type 2 diabetic patients.

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most serious health concerns and policy agendas around the world. Epidemiological evidence suggests that it will likely continue to increase globally. Diabetes is strongly associated with the patients' unhealthy lifestyle and behavioral patterns and socio-economic changes.

Analysis of some predictive factors of quality of life among type 2 diabetic patients.

Introduction: Considering the chronic nature of diabetes and its significant effect on quality of life of patients, the present study was conducted to evaluate predictors of quality of life in these patients in order to facilitate planning health promotion intervention programs.

Materials And Methods: The present study was designed as a cross-sectional study on 140 type 2 diabetic patients of Om-ol-Banin Diabetes Center of Isfahan. Data collection tool was a multidimensional questionnaire including demographic and disease related data (12 items), the standard scale for diabetes distress (17 items), the standard scale for self-efficacy in diabetic patients (8 items), and standard scale for specific quality of life of diabetic patients (15 items).

Growing up and role modeling: a theory in Iranian nursing students' education.

One of the key strategies in students' learning is being affected by models. Understanding the role-modeling process in education will help to make greater use of this training strategy. The aim of this grounded theory study was to explore Iranian nursing students and instructors' experiences about role modeling process.