Neuropathy is one of the most common complications in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Neuropathy has contributed to some impacts of quality of life (QOL), general health status, and socio-economy level. Therefore, it is important to understand more about this issue, so appropriate treatment could be taken to improve QOL of patients with diabetic neuropathy. This study aimed to measure the…
This study aimed to assess the quality of life of parents having child with intellectual disability. A descriptive study was conducted in Awat institute center of brain rehabilitation in Erbil city – Kurdistan th th region - Iraq, between 15 of February to 20 May, 2015. Astandardized questionnaire (WHO - QoL, 1998) was used to assess the parent's quality of life. Fourteen related experts were…
Trends for invasion site for coronary interventions are shifting from femoral to radial approach because of the advantageous effects. Assessment of pain associated with puncture site in both approaches (radial/femoral) is important. Purpose of this study is to find the difference in post procedural access site pain in patients undergoing coronary invasive procedures in trans-radial versus trans…
Introduction: The Self-care Symptom Management (SSM) is educational guidelines with the goal of enhancing patients' self-care abilities to manage the side effects of chemotherapy and quality of life. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate self-care guidelines for symptom management of patient with caner receiving chemotherapy to enhance their quality of life (QOL). Methods: The study a…
Background: The rates of cesarean section have increased significantly in recent decades. Postpartum period is accompanied by significant changes in women's quality of life. These alterations can affect the health of mothers and baby. Considering the importance of postnatal quality of life and the fators affecting it, this study is aimed to explore the effect of utilization of self care guideli…
Introduction: Colostomy imposed multiple impacts on the patient’s life including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. This study aims to identify the level of quality of life as well as to examine the differences of quality of life among colostomy patients with regards to certain demographic characteristics. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional and descriptive analytical appr…
Introduction: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is rapidly becoming a global pandemic. Cancer pain significantly affects the diagnosis, quality of life and survival of patients with cancer. The aim of this study is to analyse the effect of a Pain Management Program (PMP) on pain and quality of life in a patient with cancer. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental …