Background According to existing theories, supportive cares provided through specific kinds of stimuli affect the growth, development and neurobehavioral functioning of preterm infants. Some of the studies indicate that ...

Background Transition from intensive care unit to a general ward is a stressful situation for patients. It is believed that a liaison nurse can prevent adverse events during the transfer process. Objectives This study aimed ...

Background As the ability to cope with challenging conditions, resilience results in personal growth and development after experiencing tragic conditions. There are limited studies regarding resilience and its associated ...

Spiritual care is central to holistic nursing. It is essential for the well-being of patients and enable them to access their inner strengths and resources that will enhance the overall health. The purpose of this paper ...

Background Job stress is one of the most common health problems with clinical and psychological consequences, which can affect work ability among emergency nurses. Nevertheless, more studies are needed to shed light on the ...

Background Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Prophylaxis and treatment of DVT in these patients is very difficult because there are some limitations regarding the use ...

Context Various studies in Iran on the role of menopause and age at menarche in breast cancer reported different results. Objectives The current study aimed to estimate the overall odds ratio and explore the association ...

Background The emerging number of cesarean sections among nulliparous women due to high pregnancy-related anxiety is a major concern of maternity care providers. Childbirth preparations enable women to cope with pregnancy ...