Amir Emami Zeydi

• Assistant Professor of Critical Care Nursing
• Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Background Enteral feeding uses feeding tubes for liquid food administration. Enteral feeding maintains gastrointestinal function but has complications like aspiration, diarrhea, and constipation. To avoid complications, nurses in intensive care units must have proper knowledge, attitude, and practice towards enteral feeding. Method A systematic r...

Background The presence of cancer and its treatment will induce anxiety and various effects, not only on a physical level but also on a psychological level. Play therapy can be used by children to articulate their emotions and foster proficient communication with healthcare professionals and caregivers. Play therapy emerges as a highly effective me...

Background and purpose: Nurses working in the intensive care unit (ICU) face more ethical conflicts in caring for COVID-19 patients. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between moral disengagement and the quality of nursing care in nurses caring for Covid-19 patients hospitalized in the special ICU department of medical-educational c...

Background The role of nurses in educating patients with heart failure is crucial. To ensure effective nursing education, it is vital to integrate new strategies, especially for chronic diseases. The teach-back method (TBM) provides a fresh approach to engaging with patients, effectively overcoming communication barriers, and enhancing long-term ed...

Noninvasive ventilation interfaces are one of the main factors contributing to pressure injuries caused by medical devices. Prevention is still the best course of action when discussing noninvasive ventilation‐induced pressure injuries. A systematic review was designed to summarize and analyse all published literature on strategies to prevent press...

In the ever-changing healthcare landscape, technological advancements transform the patient approach care [1]. One of the most significant innovations is deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that has gained much attention. Although it has already been widely used in radiology, pathology, and other medical fields, integrating deep...

This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence regarding the relationship between spirituality and religiosity with death anxiety (DA) among cancer patients. This systematic review was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) checklist. An extensive search was conducted on electronic...

Purpose Although many studies have investigated the effect of this method on cancer patients, no review of the available literature has been done. So, a literature review is conducted to evaluate all published literature on the Benson relaxation technique in cancer patients. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted. A systematic search...

Background and objectives: Burns often cause severe pain, especially during dressing changes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of acupressure on pain during dressing changes in burn patients. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 76 burn patients. The eligible patients were randomly assigned to the intervention and c...

Background: Medication Error (ME) is a major patient safety concern in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Critical care nurses play a crucial role in the safe administration of medication. This study was conducted to comprehensively review the literature concerning the prevalence of ME and associated factors and outcomes in Iranian ICU nurses. Material...

Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections affecting one-third of patients with mechanical ventilation. This study aimed to synthesize available evidence regarding the effect of treatment with povidone-iodine (PI) among adult patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) for the preventio...

One of the most prevalent and significant consequences in patients who are mechanically ventilated (MV) is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). VAP is undoubtedly linked to higher rates of mortality, morbidity, and length of stay (LOS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) [1-3]. Also, VAP increases the risk of 30-day mortality by 38% [4]. Therefore,...

This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to examine the effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety intensity in patients with burns. A comprehensive, systematic search was conducted in various international electronic databases, such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Persian electronic databases such as Iranmedex, and Scientific Info...

Pain and anxiety were considered the most common complications of treatment procedures in burn patients. Non-pharmacological drugs, including aromatherapy, can decrease these issues. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to summarise the effects of aromatherapy with Rosa damascene (RD) and lavender on the pain and anxiety of burn patients. A...

Critical care nurses are at the forefront of providing specialized care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) [1]. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), they have been equipped with powerful tools and technologies that have significantly changed their approach to physical rehabilitation [2]. AI systems offer ICU nur...

In most health care centres, pressure ulcers (PUs) are a common concern. This systematic review aimed to summarise nurses' practice and related factors toward PU prevention. An extensive search was conducted on electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Iranmedex, and Scientific Information Database via keywords extracted from Med...

Introduction The present systematic review was conducted to examine self-esteem and related factors in burns patients. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted from the first to the April 1, 2022 at the international electronic databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Persian electronic databases such as Iranmedex, and Scientific...

Background: Despite advances in surgical and anesthesiology techniques, many patients continue to experience postoperative pain after lumbar disc surgeries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of preoperative oral melatonin on the severity of postoperative pain after lumbar laminectomy/discectomy. Methods: In this double blinded...

This meta-analysis aimed to summarize the evidence regarding attitudes of Iranian nurses and related factors towards end-of-life (EOL) care. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Magiran, Iranmedex, Scientific Information Database, and Google Scholar search engine were searched using Persian and English appropriate keywords from the earliest records up t...

Purpose: Poststroke rehabilitation is an inevitable element of the treatment for stroke survivors. This study aimed to investigate the effect of balance training with mirror therapy in older adults with poststroke balance impairment. Design/methods: The study adopted a two-arm randomized clinical trial and included 38 older adults with poststrok...

Introduction: Oral exercises as a rehabilitation strategy can be performed by the elderly at any time and place without any complications or financial burden. Therefore, an oral exercise that is easy to perform and follow in daily life, can effectively improve the oral health of the elderly. This systematic review was conducted to investigate the e...

Introduction: Life expectancy is increasing day by day all over the world and as a result, people will live longer. On the other hand, the aging process will be associated with natural physiological changes in individuals, one of which is a decrease in muscle mass. These changes can affect people's performance and eventually, the person reaches a s...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the lifestyle, health, and working conditions of health care providers, especially nurses. Meanwhile, nurses experience high levels of death anxiety (DA) during the COVID-19 pandemic due to their close association with dying patients. The aim of this study was to assess DA and related fa...

Introduction: Self-esteem is one of the determinant factors of a positive or negative attitude towards life and if it is damaged, it will make living conditions difficult and exhausting for the person. Self-esteem can change in patients with burns. Factors such as demographics, clinical, and psychological can affect the self-esteem of these patient...

Introduction: Burn injuries are under-appreciated trauma, associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. It is necessary to refer patients in need of specialized care to more specialized centers for treatment and rehabilitation of burn injuries. This systematic review aimed to assess the adherence to referral criteria for burn patients. Met...

Moral distress (MD) has received considerable attention in the nursing literature over the past few decades. It has been found that high levels of MD can negatively impact nurses, patients, and their family and reduce the quality of patient care. This study aimed to investigate the potentially effective interventions to alleviate MD in critical car...

Introduction Pressure ulcer (PU), as a long-term disabling condition, is an important indicator for patient safety and quality of nursing care in hospitals. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Iranian nurses towards PU prevention. Methods A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Sco...

Introduction: The development of postgraduate nursing education and its transformation needs to know the educational process, awareness of modern methods of its implementation, recognition of material resources and facilities, and awareness of the role and duties of human resources. This integrative review has been conducted with the aim to identif...

This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence regarding death anxiety (DA) and related factors among nurses. Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Iranmedex, and Scientific Information Database (SID) databases were extensively searched using purpose-related keywords from the earliest to October 5, 2021. A total of 6819 nurses were included in 31...

Background: Appropriate respiratory support is crucial for improving the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This study aimed to investigate the different modalities of respiratory support and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units (ICUs). Materials and methods: In a retro...

Background and Objective: Since December 2019, the widespread outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a major public health issue worldwide. With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of ethically challenging issues arose that put pressure on healthcare systems around the world. This narrative review aims to comprehensively review the literature fo...

Background: One of the most important steps in increasing the nurses' professional competence and consequently improving the quality of nursing care is to evaluate nurses' clinical competency and then take effective actions to enhance it. This study aimed at exploring the clinical competence of Iranian nurses and factors related to it. Materials...

Background: The use of telemedicine technology provided access to specialists and the receipt of health services in the event of limited financial resources for burn patients. Telemedicine has the potential to provide services to burn patients. These technologies help to provide high-quality medical services based on expert advice. The aim of this...

Background: Today, mobile applications are becoming a major source of guidance in healthcare systems. However, concerns remain about their quality and safety. One of the most widely used and effective areas in the field of mobile health (mHealth) programs are burns, which can play a key role in the improvement of its prevention, diagnosis, and trea...

Introduction Pressure ulcers (PU) are a major, but preventable health problem in all health settings, but especially in intensive care units (ICUs). This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Iranian ICU nurses related to the prevention of PU. Methods In a cross-sectional study, data obtained from 183 ICU nurses...

Diagnosis of a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is frequently shocking for patients, which influences their lives. Getting aware of bad news such as obtaining a chronic illness diagnosis is a sensitive issue in patients' lives. Conversely, reactions to the reception of a diagnosis of diabetes are often varied for a few reasons....

Today, one of the major ethical challenges facing the world's health care system, and in particular nurses in the intensive care unit, is euthanasia or death out of pity. The aim of this study was to investigate the attitude of Iranian nurses in the intensive care unit toward euthanasia. This was an analytical cross-sectional study using census sam...

Introduction/Aim: Recently, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has been suggested as a predictor of mortality and poor clinical outcome in patients with trauma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between HbA1c values and clinical outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: In a cross-sectional study, a total of 133 TBI p...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on the mental health of various populations, especially children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD are more prone to psychiatric problems due to high rates of pre-pandemic psychiatric comorbidities. Therefore, special attention and support should be given to th...

Background and purpose: Fatigue control in hemodialysis (HD) patients requires a multidisciplinary approach. This study aimed to comprehensively review the available research literature regarding the nonpharmacological interventions used for reducing fatigue among Iranian HD patients. Methods: In this systematic review, an extensive search of th...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the lifestyle, health, and working conditions of health care providers, especially nurses. In addition, high workloads, heavy shifts, and poor working conditions have led to turnover intention among nurses. The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with turnover intention...

Introduction: Mobile health (mHealth)-related services help prevent disease, improve diagnosis, treat, increase access to health care, and reduce health care costs. Despite advances in research and technology and the expansion of these services, there are still challenges in using mHealth services. The aim of this study was to assess the current ch...

Introduction: As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the world, nursing resources, and capacities play an essential role in disease management. This literature review focuses on the central issues related to the nursing care of patients affected by COVID-19. Material and methods: This literature review was conducted with an extensive search of databas...

Background & Aim: In recent decades, mobile health has received considerable attention due to the provision of safe and low-cost health care services. These technologies helped prevent disease, improve diagnosis and treatment, increase access to health services, and reduce health care costs. The aim of this study was to assess the role of mobile ap...

Background Moral distress is a complex and challenging issue in the nursing profession that can negatively affect the nurses’ job satisfaction and retention and the quality of patient care. This study focused on describing the resources and constraints, consequences, and interventions of moral distress in nurses. Methods In a literature review, an...

Background and aim: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a serious nosocomial infection that can increase the length of stay, prolong the use of mechanical ventilation, and increase the risk of death in patients in the critical care unit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of Iranian critical care nurses toward the prevention of vent...

Background: Transport-related injuries (TIs) are a substantial public health concern for all regions of the world. The present study quantified the burden of TIs and deaths in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) in 2017 by sex and age. Methods: TIs and deaths were estimated by age, sex, country, and year using Cause of Death Ensemble modellin...

Background: Despite recent promising pharmacological and technological advances in neurosurgical intensive care, the overall TBI-related mortality and morbidity remain high and still pose a major clinical problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral simvastatin on the clinical outcome of patients with severe TBI. Methods: In...

ABSTRACT Background: As the closest members of the medical staff to patients, cannot play an effective role in the proper use of telehealth services, if there is insufficient knowledge and negative attitude. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of nurses towards using telehealth. Material and Methods: This system...

Background: Telehealth technologies can improve health-related outcomes such as quality of life and self-care in patients with chronic diseases. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the role of telehealth on health-related outcomes in patients with chronic disease. Material and Methods: The protocol of this systematic review followed the...

Introduction: Opium addiction has been recently suggested as a potential risk factor for the occurrence of perioperative complications in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether opium addiction can potentially affect patients' short-term postoperative outcomes after CABG surger...

Background: Human Echinococcosisis a cyclo-zoonotic infection caused by tapeworms of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto complex. The detection of mitochondrial genome data of genus Echinococcus can reflect the taxonomic status, genetic diversity, and population structure genetics. Methods: Totally, 52 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE)...

Recently, laughter yoga (LY) has been introduced for managing depression and anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the impact of LY on depression and anxiety among retired women in city of Bojnurd, Iran, 2018. Sixty-six retired women were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Intervention group received LY twice weekly for 8 week...

Objectives: Medication errors (MEs) made by nurses are the most common errors in emergency departments (EDs). Identifying the factors responsible for MEs is crucial in designing optimal strategies towards reducing such occurrences. The present study aimed to review the literature describing the prevalence and factors affecting MEs among emergency...

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is the first pandemic infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus. Viral pneumonia is a severe complication of COVID-19. AIM: Due to the high prevalence of this disease globally, especially in Iran, the aim of this study was to determine the clinical features of seven patients with probable COVID-1...

Objective: Mental health problems in women during pregnancy are widely associated with the negative consequences of pregnancy. Various factors can affect the mental health improvement in pregnancy. The effects of lifestyle and especially the Islamic lifestyle on mental health are unknown. Therefore, the researcher determined to examine the correlat...

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected helminthic disease and major public health problem in several regions of the world. The zoonosis is caused by the larval stage of different cestode species belonging to the genus Echinococcus. CE can affect any organ with the liver and lungs being most commonly involved. The brain is involved in less than 2...

Background and purpose Pain is considered as one of the most common problems among patients undergoing open heart surgery. We aimed to evaluate the effects of Hegu point ice massage on the level of pain experienced after coronary artery bypass grafting Materials and Methods This is a single–blind, randomized, clinical trial, conducted on 80 patien...

Human echinococcosis is an infectious disease caused by tapeworms belonging to the species Echinococcus. This parasite has a worldwide distribution and is considered a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization. Due to the diversity of Echinococcus spp. hosts, as well as variation in geographical, climatic, and socio-ethnic conditi...

BACKGROUND: Quality of sleep, as a basic need, is an important factor for surviving patients in hospitals. Many factors may contribute to disturbing patients sleep, such as continuous ambient light, is required for healthcare providers to monitor patients. Ambient light can influence patients' quality of sleep due to melatonin secretion. AIM: Stud...

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Context: Pressure ulcers are among the main postoperative complications which isassociated with an increased length of hospitalization. Determining risk factors of postsurgical pressureulcers is crucial for developing prevention and treatment strategies. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the incidence rate of pressure ulcer and related risk fa...

Background Despite the clinical importance of adherence to treatment in β-Thalassemia Major (β-TM) patients, poor adherence remains a prevalent and persistent problem in these patients. Objective The aim of this study was to explore Iranian β-TM patients’ perception regarding the barriers and facilitators of adherence to their treatments. Methods...

This study examined the effect of zinc supplementation on the sleep quality (SQ) of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 54 ICU nurses were randomly assigned to the intervention group ( n = 27) that received 220 mg zinc sulfate capsules every 72 hours for 1 month and the control group ( n = 26) that rece...

Globally, β-Thalassemia Major (β-TM) is the most commonly inherited hemolytic anemia, with a high incidence rate in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Patients with β-TM require lifelong adherence to their distressing treatment regimens, including regular blood transfusions and daily chelation therapy.

Background and Aims Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common and distressing complication after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of intravenous (IV) dextrose administration for the prophylaxis of PONV after LC. Methods In a double-blind, randomised controlled trial, a total of 150 fem...

Background Anesthesia induction is often accompanied by a period of hemodynamic instability, which could be deleterious in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and left ventricular dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the hemodynamic responses to propofol, etomidate, and dia...

Background Revising the medical education programs to meet the needs of society has become both a necessity and an important priority due to the considerable increase of population, changing patterns of diseases, and new health priorities. While this necessity has been highlighted in Iran’s Fifth Development Plan as well as its National 2025 Vision...

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of lung infection that typically affects critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The aim of this analysis is to determine potential association between zinc supplementation with the occurrence of VAP in adult mechanically ventilated...

Background In critically ill patients, enteral feeding through the nasogastric tube is the method of choice for nutritional support. Gastrointestinal feeding intolerance and disturbed gastric emptying are common challenges in these patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Neostigmine and Metoclopramide on gastric residual volume...

Introduction: Anesthesia induction is often accompanied by a period of hemodynamic instability, which could be a significant problem in patients with compromised ventricular function. The aim of this study is to compare the hemodynamic responses to etomidate versus a combination of ketamine and propofol (ketofol) for anesthetic induction in patient...

There are many challenges related to enteral feedings of the mechanically ventilated patient. Among the most often debated issues is the threshold for gastric residual volume before further feeding. This brief article considers the factors to be considered and reviews current thinking on the topic.

Background: Lumbar discectomy is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures. Many patients experience postoperative pain after lumbar discectomy. This study evaluated the effect of ultra-low-dose naloxone infusion on pain intensity after lumbar discectomy in individuals receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine....