Showing 9 results for Type of study: Review Article
Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery, Fatemeh Maghsoud, Zahra Batooli,
Volume 18, Issue 2 (7-2021)
Abstract
Background: Many women become hopeless and are unable to adapt to disease after diagnosis of breast cancer. Social support plays a major role in adaption of patients to cancer. The present systematic review aimed to determine effects of social support programs based on the Roy's adaptation model on patients with breast cancer.
Methods: In the present systematic review, articles published in English that have been indexed in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases until the end of September 2019 were included. Searches were made using the following keywords: "Social Support", "Roy Model", "Breast Cancer" and their synonyms. The publications were selected through screening, selection, quality evaluation and data extraction. Interventional and qualitative studies were included in the study, which used the Roy’s adaptation model for social support in women with breast cancer or used the model for evaluation the consequences of implementing support programs. Overall, 98 articles published were reviewed. After exclusion of unrelated articles, five articles were included in the analysis.
Results: Of five high-quality articles, three were qualitative and two were interventional. The findings indicated that the implementation of support programs based on the Roy's adaptation model had beneficial effects on patients' adaptive responses, attitudes towards breast cancer, spiritual health, mood and loneliness.
Conclusion: Implementing support programs can positively affect the adaptation of patients with breast cancer. Therefore, social support based on the Roy's adaptation model can be utilized as a non-invasive, non-pharmacological, cost-effective and comprehensive nursing intervention to provide support for patients with breast cancer.
Emilia Chandra, Aj Asni Johari, Syaiful Syaiful, Sukmal Fahri,
Volume 18, Issue 2 (7-2021)
Abstract
Background: Mosquito-Borne Diseases (MBDs) are still a health problem faced, especially in developing countries. Reducing the number of mosquitoes can be done by breaking the reproduction chain by getting rid of places that become nests. This systematic review aims to get an idea of what strategies or efforts can improve or change people's behavior in eradicating mosquito nests.
Methods: This review was done using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. Literature searches were conducted several databases such as Science Direct, Cochrane Library, and Wiley Online Library and Google Scholar on published articles between 2010 and 2021. At first, the screening process was conducted based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then, the full text of the remaining articles was read carefully, and eligible articles was selected according to the objectives of the study. Next, the methodological quality of the selected papers was reviewed, and the required information was extracted from those with acceptable quality. Sixteen studies met the criteria for this systematic review.
Results: Based on data extraction in the 16 eligible articles, five strategies or efforts to improve community behavior towards mosquito nets eradication was presented include Door-to-Door monitoring of house conditions, using control cards, empowering groups in the community (SHG), health education with the SGD approach, and promote the prevention of MBDs through social media.
Conclusion: All the strategies in this study are adequate for the community, but the pattern that should be done is to find out the root of the problem early (bottom-up). Communities need to be mediated to recognize their environment better, what they need related to health problems, especially MBDs.
Abbasiah Abbasiah, Asrial Asrial, Damris Muhammad, Ummi Kalsum,
Volume 19, Issue 1 (1-2022)
Abstract
Background: Public awareness and knowledge about tuberculosis (TB) are still limited, which increases the risk of TB spread among vulnerable individuals. This systematic review aimed to identify effectiveness of self-screening in reducing TB transmission among family members of TB patients.
Methods: This systematic review was carried out on articles published between 2008 and 2021. The articles were retrieved from various databases including Scopus, Wiley Online Library, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar using the following keywords: Self-screening OR screening OR early detection AND TB OR pulmonary TB AND vulnerable OR susceptible AND group OR people OR high-risk Group. All quantitative studies on household or community based self-screening for TB were included in the study.
Results: Nine eligible articles were subjected to qualitative analysis. Early detection of TB transmission could be done through tuberculosis counselling and household screening, including self-screening for TB household contacts.
Conclusion: The management of self-screening of household contacts of TB patients is very important for reducing TB spread.
Mohammad Reza Ajam, Mahboubeh Ismaili, Hassan Shadpour,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (9-2022)
Abstract
Background: The study of the views of past Iranian scholars to get out of health problems is one of the suggestions of the scientific community, especially researchers in the field of health and traditional medicine in Iran. In the work of Hakim Seyyed Ismail Jorjani, the Khwarezmshahi reserve for maintaining and ensuring the health of prevention as an essential set has been emphasized as a principle and in this research has been considered by comparing the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
Methods: Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, first of all, sources and references about medical history, especially Khwarazmshahi reserve book and related materials are identified on the World Health Organization website and articles in the field of medicine and traditional medicine of Iran with related keywords in Google, Google Scholar, Iran Dock, Elsevier databases. The necessary data were studied, categorized and analyzed using a descriptive-analytical method, and the findings were compared with the texts of the health field, especially the World Health Organization, regarding the relationship between the recommendations of this organization and the theories of Hakim Jorjani of the 5th and 6th centuries AH. The importance of prevention and health assurance was discussed. Results: The mean score of safety culture increased significantly from 141.19±16 to 147.93±14.05 after the intervention (P<0.001). Error reporting at the center also increased significantly after the intervention (P<0.001).
Conclusion: A comparative study of Hakim Jorjani's point of view and the recommendations of the World Health Organization showed that about ten centuries ago the most important and effective way to maintain and ensure preventive health was considered in accordance with the six principles of health.
Hamideh Mancheri, Zahra Sabzi, Zahra Royani, Zahra Talebi, Somaye Sadeghian,
Volume 20, Issue 1 (4-2023)
Abstract
Background: The curious, unplanned, and aimlessly searches of students on the internet result in a type of addiction to the internet and can have negative effects on their academic performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of cyberspace addiction on the academic performance of nursing and midwifery students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 302 nursing and midwifery students of Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Data were collected online using the Internet Addiction Test and a cell phone addiction questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s, Mann-Whitney, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. The statistical significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: The average score of internet addiction was 44.61±12.77 (at a low level), and the average score of cell phone addiction was 51.46±14.59 (at a moderate level). There was a significant relationship between cell phone addiction and marital status (P=0.038) and age (P=0.011). The average score of internet addiction was significantly higher in dormitory students than in non-dormitory students (P = 0.011).
Conclusion: Considering the existence of cyberspace addiction among nursing and midwifery students, it is recommended to hold educational workshops to increase awareness about the consequences of this problem.
Hamdoni Pangandaman, Nursidar Mukattil, Joy Hope Lambayong, Marwida Abdulhan, Raniza Hayudini, Mardalyne Salve, Iman Matumadi, Samiel Macalaba, Ronald Kadil, Abolbashar Mangontawar,
Volume 21, Issue 1 (4-2024)
Abstract
Background: Acquiring clinical skills is vital in nursing education as it directly impacts students' competency and preparedness to provide safe and effective patient care. Flipped classroom approaches have gained attention, restructuring the teaching model to promote active learning and student engagement.
The effectiveness of flipped classroom approaches in developing clinical skills among nursing students was evaluated through a systematic review.
Methods: A systematic review methodology was employed to identify relevant studies. From the period 2013 to 2023, seven databases, namely ScienceDirect, Scopus, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, Sage Journal, Taylor and Francis, and PubMed, were searched through search strategy and the use of Boolean operators. Articles were assessed based on criterion and appraised using standardized tools: Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for quasi-experimental research & ROBVIS RCT checklist for assessing the risk of bias in randomized controlled trials. The authors employed the synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) guidelines for data analysis PRISMA checklist in finally appraising articles included for review.
Results: Eight articles (quasi-experimental and RCTs) out of 17,374 reviewed were conducted in Egypt, the United States, Turkey, Spain, and Taiwan. The studies involved 733 nursing students, and the duration of the interventions ranged from 10 to 16 weeks. Studies showed an overall low risk of bias and flipped classrooms significantly improved nursing students' clinical skills. The specific clinical skills that were improved included cardiopulmonary resuscitation, urinary catheterization, and safe medication administration.
Conclusion: Flipped classroom approaches are a promising pedagogical method for enhancing the clinical skills of nursing students. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to identify the best practices for implementing flipped classroom approaches in nursing education.
Nhan Thi Nguyen, Quang Minh Lam, Huong Thi Do,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (6-2024)
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Background: Labor pain and perineal trauma are the most common complications during childbirth and negatively impact a woman’s physical and emotional well-being. The World Health Organization recommends using warm compresses during the second stage of labor to mitigate perineal injuries. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of this intervention to guide informed clinical decisions.
Methods: Searches were conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect from inception up to the present day (as of July 2023) for randomized and quasi-experimental trials in English, focusing on vaginal births using warm compresses and measuring outcomes related to pain and perineal trauma. The review followed PRISMA guidelines, and biases were assessed with the Cochrane risk-of-bias tools.
Results: The search strategy identified a total of 75 articles, of which 13 were included in the review. In most studies, pain scores in the warm group were significantly lower than in the control group. Warm compress intervention was also associated with lower rates of perineal laceration and a higher rate of intact perineum. Results in suturing-required perineal injuries, severity of perineal trauma, or episiotomy were mixed.
Conclusion: It is suggested that the application of warm compresses during the second stage of labor has been shown to be an effective method for reducing labor pain and perineal trauma that does not require suturing. Due to the mixed results found, considerations should be made before applying this intervention for the purpose of reducing perineal tears or episiotomies during labor.
Narjes Deyhoul , Fatemeh Pashaei Sabet , Parvaneh Vasli ,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (3-2026)
Abstract
Background: Concept analysis is an essential process in the development of nursing science. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the approaches used to conduct concept analysis in nursing.
Methods: This study was conducted as a scoping review. Google Scholar and international databases, including PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and CINAHL, as well as Iranian databases such as the Scientific Information Database (SID) and Magiran, were searched using the keywords "nursing concept analysis methods," "concept analysis methods," "nursing concept analysis approaches," and "concept analysis approaches," along with their Persian equivalents, combined with the Boolean operators AND and OR. The search was conducted without time restrictions and included studies published up to May 29, 2025.
Results: A variety of methods for concept analysis in nursing were identified, ranging from classical approaches, such as those proposed by Wilson, Walker and Avant, and Rogers, to more recent methods, including pragmatic utility, semantic, simultaneous, and systematic concept analysis. The specific applications and limitations of each method depend on the research objectives and the context in which it is applied.
Conclusion: This review contributes to nursing theory by clarifying and comparing concept analysis methods, thereby strengthening conceptual foundations and supporting nursing research through informed methodological decision-making. It also has implications for nursing practice and policy by promoting the clearer application of key concepts in clinical and educational settings.
Salem Said Al Touby , Hadis Ashrafizadeh , Mitra Hekmatafshar , Annie Young , Maryam Rassouli ,
Volume 23, Issue 2 (6-2026)
Abstract
Substantial inequities in cancer care persist across countries and population groups with lower levels of human development. Although very high- and high-Human Development Index (HDI) settings often report higher cancer incidence and comparatively lower mortality, low- and medium-HDI countries experience lower recorded incidence but disproportionately higher mortality-to-incidence ratios. This pattern reflects delayed diagnosis, restricted access to treatment, workforce shortages, and fragile health systems. This narrative policy paper examines how oncology nurses can contribute to reducing these inequities across the cancer care continuum in low- and medium-HDI settings. Drawing on evidence from nursing practice, health systems research, and cancer control initiatives, we emphasize the roles of oncology nurses in prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Key contributions include health education, community-based screening, patient navigation, symptom management, psychosocial support, and culturally responsive end-of-life care. The paper also discusses innovative and scalable service-delivery models, including task-sharing approaches, nurse-led early detection initiatives, case management, telemedicine, and international capacity-building partnerships. Despite their strategic importance, oncology nurses remain constrained by limited access to specialized education, inadequate policy recognition, workforce shortages, burnout, and insufficient locally generated evidence. Addressing these barriers requires sustained investment in oncology nursing education, leadership development, research capacity, and supportive health policies. Strengthening oncology nursing is therefore a practical and potentially high-impact strategy for expanding access to care, improving service continuity, and advancing cancer care equity in resource-constrained settings.
