http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12922 141 - 274 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:51:59 GMT 2026-04-08T20:51:59Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12965 Title: Is Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Predictive of Fatigue After Acute Myocardial Infarction to Improve Nursing Care? Authors: Borghei, Yasaman; Chaboki, Bahare Gholami; Goli, Nasibe; Pourrajabi, Aseme; Arami, Samira; Salari, Arsalan Abstract: Background: Red blood cell Distribution Width (RDW) can help diagnose blood diseases and predict mortality in heart disease. Fatigue is one of the common symptoms of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) and can affect the quality of life of patients. This study aimed to investigate the link between RDW at admission and fatigue severity 2 weeks after AMI. Materials and Methods: This cross‑sectional study examined 250 consecutive patients with AMI during 2023–2024. The patients were assessed for RDW and other laboratory and demographic variables within 24 h of admission. The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), which is a 9‑item and 7‑point scale, was completed for patients. A score >36 was considered as Post‑AMI Fatigue (PAF) and lower as non‑PAF. Data analysis was performed by SPSS version 22 and R version 4.2.2 software. Results: Our findings indicated that 71.20% of patients experienced fatigue after AMI. There were no significant differences between age, gender, laboratory parameters, past medical history, underlying diseases, and blood pressure of patients with and without fatigue (p > 0.05). RDW distribution for non‑PAF and PAF was 13.30% [12.50, 14.60%] and 13.30% [12.80, 14.00%], respectively, (p = 0.726). Multivariable regression results based on three models did not show any significant findings. Conclusions: The present study is the first study, designed to determine the predictive value of RDW on post‑AMI fatigue, as far as we searched the recent literature. We did not find any significant relation between RDW and PAF. Therefore, it cannot be used to predict fatigue in patients with AMI until definitive results are found. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12965 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12964 Title: Community’s Educational Needs During the COVID‑19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Authors: Azadmanesh, Mohammad; Jamalinasab, Aliasghar; Afshari, Atefeh; Soleymani, Mohammad Reza; Hosseini, Habibollah; Keshvari, Mahrokh Abstract: Background: Due to its unknown nature, multifaceted symptoms, and rapid spread, the coronavirus has become a public health emergency, leading to international concerns. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the community’s educational needs during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This qualitative research was conducted between 2020 and 2021 using a conventional content analysis approach. The research sample comprised 340 recorded calls from individuals who contacted the emergency hotline of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences during the COVID‑19 pandemic to express their concerns and anxieties. Sampling was conducted randomly and purposively until data saturation was achieved. Additionally, Graneheim and Lundman’s approach was utilized for data analysis. Results: After analyzing the interviews, codes related to the reasons for contact were presented in five main categories, including awareness of the nature of the disease, awareness of preventive methods, awareness of diagnostic methods, awareness of treatment methods, and awareness of caring for high‑risk groups and 15 subcategories. Conclusions: The results of this study highlighted various concerns regarding the coronavirus disease during pandemic conditions, which can serve as a foundation for appropriate educational and counseling programs based on community needs during future infectious pandemics. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12964 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12963 Title: “Everything has been Dramatically Changed Since The Outbreak Began”: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Cancer Care Experiences of Patients and Oncology Nurses during the COVID‑19 Pandemic Authors: Mostafaei, Ali; Kabiri, Neda; Naghibi, Deniz; Khodayari‑Zarnaq, Rahim; Hajebrahimi, Sakineh; Sadeghi‑Ghyassi, Fatemeh; Salehi, Siamak Abstract: Background: Cancer during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic has changed, leading to challenges in the management of the two serious health conditions of cancer and COVID‑19. This study was conducted to explore the experiences of cancer care among hospitalized patients with cancer and oncology nurses in the COVID‑19 pandemic environment. Materials and Methods: This descriptive qualitative study included interviews with patients with cancer and oncology nurses. Observations and field notes were recorded. In this study, we purposively recruited 11 patients and 10 oncology nurses from a tertiary referral hospital affiliated with the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, northwest Iran. Face‑to‑face interviews were conducted between June and July 2021. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, open‑coded, and analyzed thematically. All these steps were managed using MAXQDA 10. Results: Three themes were generated regarding patients’ and nurses’ experiences of cancer care during the COVID‑19 pandemic: 1) feeling scared and neglected, 2) appearance of fundamental changes in all aspects of life, and 3) facing challenges beyond routine cancer care. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the experiences of a “vulnerable” population during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Understanding the experiences of patients with cancer and frontline healthcare providers during this unprecedented time of COVID‑19 can help provide guidance and support for health policymakers in evidence‑informed decision‑making for cancer care beyond the COVID‑19 pandemic era. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12963 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12962 Title: Investigation the Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Nursing Student Satisfaction Scale for Nursing Program Authors: Abbaspour, Hadi; Ramezani, Monir; Manzari, Zahra Sadat; Heydari, Abbas Abstract: Background: Evaluating the efficacy of educational programs is a good way to assess the current situation, which requires the use of valid tools in this area. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Nursing Student Satisfaction Scale (NSSS). Materials and Methods: The NSSS was translated from English to Persian using the standard forward‑backward method. After face validity, content validity was performed with qualitative method and quantitative method with CVR and CVI calculation for each item. Using convenience sampling, 297 nursing students were selected and completed the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in SPSS and AMOS software were used to evaluate the construct validity of the scale. Results: In face validity, some items were modified based on the opinion of the target group. Item impact score for each item was at least 1.7 to 2.5. Moreover, S‑CVI/Ave = 0.966, S‑CVI/UA = 0.706, and the content validity ratio for each of the items was 0.87‑1. According to the results of factor analysis, the three factors introduced in the main tool were approved with acceptable values. All indices of CFI = 0.906, χ2 /df = 1.572, and RMSEA = 0.0609 confirmed the fit of the final model. In addition, the reliability of the instrument obtained using the internal matching method (Cronbach’s alpha) for the whole instrument was 0.90. Conclusions: The Persian version of the NSSS has acceptable psychometric indicators in the population of Iranian nursing students. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12962 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z