Iranshahr University

Emotional disclosure for alleviating depression, anxiety, and stress in women after spontaneous abortion: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Abortion is a common outcome of pregnancy and may result in significant psychological challenges. Emotional expression has demonstrated positive effects on mental health in various populations. However, few studies have examined its effectiveness specifically...

Psychosocial predictors of death anxiety in older adults: the differential role of social health and active ageing dimensions

Death anxiety is a significant psychological concern in later life that can adversely affect mental health and well-being among older adults. Although social health and active ageing are widely considered protective factors, their specific roles in relation to death anxiety remai...

Psychometric properties of the Persian version of Pressure Ulcer Management Self-Efficacy Scale for nurses

Background: Pressure ulcers remain a major clinical challenge, and nurses’ self-efficacy is essential for their prevention and management. The Pressure Ulcer Management Self-Efficacy Scale (PUM-SES) for nurses was developed to assess this competency. Aim: This study aimed to tran...

Design and validation of the love in nursing instrument

Abstract Existing instruments designed to measure the construct of love exhibit various limitations or fail to specifically address love within the nursing context. Consequently, there is a distinct lack of a unified, domain-specific tool to evaluate love in the nursing professio...

The relationship between caring behaviors, professional dignity, and suicidal ideation among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional study

Caring behaviors are fundamental to nursing practice and patient safety. Professional dignity and suicidal ideation have been suggested as factors associated with caring behaviors; however, evidence regarding their simultaneous roles remains limited. This study examined the assoc...

Temporal trends and patterns of pre-hospital emergency medical service utilization in Yasuj, Southwest Iran: a four-year registry-based cross-sectional study

Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are essential for the timely management of traumatic injuries and acute medical emergencies. This study evaluated temporal trends, epidemiological characteristics, and utilization patterns of pre-hospital EMS missions in Yasuj, Southw...

Effect of a family-centered empowerment model-based educational intervention on quality of life in women with endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Endometriosis substantially impairs disease-specific quality of life across physical, psychological, and social domains, yet evidence regarding family-centered empowerment interventions remains limited. This study evaluated the effect of a family-centered empo...

Illness perception in advanced heart failure: a hermeneutic phenomenological study

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic, progressive condition that profoundly affects patients’ physical functioning and their psychological, social, and existential well-being. Beyond its clinical manifestations, patients continuously interpret and assign meaning to their illness, and...

Workplace violence as a predictor of missed nursing care in emergency departments: Findings from an analytical cross-sectional study

Workplace violence is a common and significant issue in healthcare settings, particularly against emergency nurses, which compromises the quality of nursing care and can lead to the omission or delay of patient care tasks in the emergency department. Therefore, this study was con...

Development, implementation, and evaluation of web-based decision support application for developmental care of preterm infants: a multi-phase study

Developmental care is a critical component of high-quality neonatal services for preterm infants. However, variability in gestational age assessment and inconsistencies in translating assessment findings into care practices can compromise developmental outcomes. Digital clinical...

The effects of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on the physiological traits in the sour tea plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)

In order to compare the effects of iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) and iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe 3 O 4 NPs) on physiological traits and antioxidant activity evaluation of sour tea ( Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), an experiment was conducted. Typically, when Fe 3 O 4 NPs were applied to the l...

Comparative effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy versus group-based optimism training on psychological outcomes in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial

Patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) face significant psychological challenges that affect their well-being. Nevertheless, no comparative investigation has yet examined the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus group-based optimism training on psychological outco...

Comparison of treatment delays and in-hospital outcomes between self-transported and EMS-transported patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing PCI

The effectiveness of reperfusion therapy in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) depends largely on timely treatment. This study aimed to compare treatment delays and in-hospital outcomes between self-transported and EMS-transported patients with STEMI. This retrospective obs...

The effectiveness of clinical guideline on the caregiving performance of mothers with children with cystic fibrosis: A clinical trial study

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs of the body. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of clinical guidelines on the caregiving performance of mothers with children with cystic fibr...

A comprehensive look at Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): from pathogenesis to prevention

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a formidable respiratory pathogen that particularly affects infants and children. RSV presents with diverse clinical severity, most often causing mild upper airway symptoms but sometimes progressing to severe and potentially fatal lower respir...

A rare presentation of metastatic thymic carcinoma mimicking pheochromocytoma and Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome: a case report

Metastatic thymic carcinoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy that may present with atypical clinical and biochemical features, posing significant diagnostic challenges. We report the first documented case of metastatic thymic carcinoma mimicking both pheochromocytoma and Von H...

Lateral violence and its relationship with intention to quit among emergency department nurses at Ardabil Medical Training Centers

Abstract Purpose Lateral violence among nurses is a critical workplace issue that threatens nurse well-being, patient safety, and staff retention. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of lateral violence and its relationship with intention to quit among emergency department...

Relationship between emotional indices and post-traumatic stress disorder in mothers with unsuccessful pregnancy

Unsuccessful Pregnancy is a traumatic life event that can lead to significant psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Difficulties in emotion regulation, maladaptive emotion regulation strategies, and anxiety sensitivity have been identified a...