Mehdi Ahmadinejad
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View article: The Effect of a Pharmacist-Led Educational Intervention on Rational Antibiotic Prescribing in an Outpatient Emergency Department
The Effect of a Pharmacist-Led Educational Intervention on Rational Antibiotic Prescribing in an Outpatient Emergency Department Open
Background: Educational interventions are effective methods for promoting knowledge and awareness among physicians to reduce irrational antibiotic prescriptions. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of an educational …
View article: Investigation of melatonin effect on the outcome of moderate and severe diffuse axonal injury (DAI) - A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Investigation of melatonin effect on the outcome of moderate and severe diffuse axonal injury (DAI) - A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial Open
Objective The efficacy of melatonin in improving diffuse axonal injury has not been evaluated. This study investigated the melatonin effect on moderate and severe diffuse axonal injury outcomes. Methods This was a randomized clinical trial…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Trauma Emergency Patients in Southeastern Iran.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Trauma Emergency Patients in Southeastern Iran. Open
Despite the substantial workload imposed by COVID-19 on hospitals, especially during the peak periods of the disease, the provision of medical services to emergency trauma patients did not drop significantly, and the quality of services pr…
View article: The relationship between depressive symptoms and sleep quality in medical staff after their infection with COVID-19
The relationship between depressive symptoms and sleep quality in medical staff after their infection with COVID-19 Open
Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a crucial role in managing infectious diseases like COVID-19. However, the demanding working conditions during the pandemic have led to an increased risk of depression and sleep disorders among the…
View article: Determining the Requirements for the Development and Implementation of Follow-up Software for Patients Discharged from intensive Care: A Qualitative Study
Determining the Requirements for the Development and Implementation of Follow-up Software for Patients Discharged from intensive Care: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Intensive care unit stays are associated with numerous complications. These complications can be reduced with timely and appropriate medical services. Mobile applications can provide these services without geographical limitati…
View article: Hospital challenges and managerial approaches to combat COVID-19 outbreak: a qualitative study in southeastern Iran
Hospital challenges and managerial approaches to combat COVID-19 outbreak: a qualitative study in southeastern Iran Open
Background During the covid-19 pandemic, hospitals have faced several challenges, so they need to identify and address effective management strategies to cope with these challenges that enhance their current knowledge to deal with similar …
View article: A Rule Based Intelligent Software to Predict Length of Stay and the Mortality Rate in Trauma Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
A Rule Based Intelligent Software to Predict Length of Stay and the Mortality Rate in Trauma Patients in the Intensive Care Unit Open
Background: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has the highest mortality rate in the world. ICU has special equipment that leads to the hospital's most costly parts. The length of stay in the ICU is a special issue, and reducing this time is a prac…
View article: Comparison of Morbidity, Mortality, and Costs of VAP Patients with Non-VAP Patients in the Tertiary Referral Hospital of Kerman, Iran.
Comparison of Morbidity, Mortality, and Costs of VAP Patients with Non-VAP Patients in the Tertiary Referral Hospital of Kerman, Iran. Open
Having VAP can significantly increase mortality, length of stay in the ICU as well as increase direct and indirect costs for patients.
View article: Is There a Relationship between the Types and Severity of Acute Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children and Adolescents and the Incidence of Cardiac Arrhythmias?
Is There a Relationship between the Types and Severity of Acute Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children and Adolescents and the Incidence of Cardiac Arrhythmias? Open
Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in children is one of the most common causes of death and disability in children. Cardiac arrhythmias can be cited as one of the main factors influencing the mortality and morbidity of these childre…
View article: Barriers to hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Barriers to hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study Open
Background The practice of hand washing is an effective way to prevent contamination and disease transmission. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, hand washing has become increasingly important. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to unde…
View article: The effect of learning management system on ICU nurses' sustained learning about safe blood transfusion: A quasi‐experimental study
The effect of learning management system on ICU nurses' sustained learning about safe blood transfusion: A quasi‐experimental study Open
Background and Aims Transfusion of blood products is an important part of the health care system. Since one of the significant challenges in nursing education is using an effective method that provides depth and stability of learning, this…
View article: Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation
Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation Open
Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are at high risk for limb edema, which caused complications such as pain, joint contracture, limited range of motion and atrophy of the limbs. Thus, this study was conducted to compare ICU patients' upper…
View article: The Educational Needs of Family of Patients Discharged from the Intensive Care Units: The Viewpoints of Nurses and the Patients’ Families
The Educational Needs of Family of Patients Discharged from the Intensive Care Units: The Viewpoints of Nurses and the Patients’ Families Open
Introduction. Thousands of patients are admitted to the intensive care units annually, which are stressful for patients and their families. The discharged patients and their families face different challenges in the caring process of the p…
View article: Barriers to Hand Hygiene Compliance in Intensive Care Units From the Perspective of Healthcare Workers: A Qualitative Study
Barriers to Hand Hygiene Compliance in Intensive Care Units From the Perspective of Healthcare Workers: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most important ways to prevent nosocomial infections. However, the available evidence indicates that hand hygiene is not fully practiced by healthcare workers. Several factors affect hand…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Nosocomial Infection Rate: A Case of Iran
The Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Nosocomial Infection Rate: A Case of Iran Open
Background. Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a new type of coronavirus that has caused a global pandemic. The disease is highly contagious, and all people are susceptible to the disease. Therefore, extensive measures were taken to prev…
View article: The Effects of Lavender and Citrus aurantium on Anxiety and Agitation of the Conscious Patients in Intensive Care Units: A Parallel Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Trial
The Effects of Lavender and Citrus aurantium on Anxiety and Agitation of the Conscious Patients in Intensive Care Units: A Parallel Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Trial Open
Background . Conscious patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) suffer from anxiety and agitation for various reasons, which can affect their recovery processes. Aims . To compare the effects of lavender and Citrus aurantium essenti…
View article: Higher Morbidity and Mortality in Trauma Intensive Care Unit Patients with Opium Addiction.
Higher Morbidity and Mortality in Trauma Intensive Care Unit Patients with Opium Addiction. Open
The results of this study indicated higher mortality and morbidity in opium-addicted patients admitted to ICU than non-addicted ones. This suggests that various systems of the body are affected by opium and, in certain circumstances such a…
View article: Comparison Of Prevalence Of Nosocomial Infections In Opioid Addicts And Non- Addicts AdmittedTo Intensive Care Units
Comparison Of Prevalence Of Nosocomial Infections In Opioid Addicts And Non- Addicts AdmittedTo Intensive Care Units Open
Acquired nosocomial infections include all clinical infections that the patient does not have at the time of admission to the hospital and hours after admission, the patient's natural flora acquires characteristics that become the source o…
View article: Efficacy of Simple Eye Ointment, Polyethylene Cover, and Eyelid Taping in Prevention of Ocular Surface Disorders in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Efficacy of Simple Eye Ointment, Polyethylene Cover, and Eyelid Taping in Prevention of Ocular Surface Disorders in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Background . Under normal conditions, the cornea of the eye is protected from bacterial invasion, physical injury, and drying by the presence of tears, eyelids, and blinking reflex. However, patients admitted to the intensive care unit (IC…
View article: Comparing the Efficacy of Methadone and Tincture of Opium in Controlling Agitation Caused by Withdrawal Syndrome in Opium-Addicted Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Trial Study.
Comparing the Efficacy of Methadone and Tincture of Opium in Controlling Agitation Caused by Withdrawal Syndrome in Opium-Addicted Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Trial Study. Open
According to the results of the current study, lower dose of methadone, compared to TOP, could control agitation caused by opium withdrawal symptoms.
View article: The Effect of Foot Massage on Pain of the Intensive Care Patients: A Parallel Randomized Single‐Blind Controlled Trial
The Effect of Foot Massage on Pain of the Intensive Care Patients: A Parallel Randomized Single‐Blind Controlled Trial Open
Background and Purpose . Pain is a common stressor in intensive care units (ICUs) with detrimental consequences in case of no treatment. The current study aimed to compare the effect of foot massage by a nurse or the patient’s family on pa…
View article: The Educational Needs of Family of the Patients Discharged from the Intensive Care Units: The Viewpoints of Nurses and the patients’ Families
The Educational Needs of Family of the Patients Discharged from the Intensive Care Units: The Viewpoints of Nurses and the patients’ Families Open
Objectives This study aimed to determine the educational needs of the families of patients discharged from the intensive care units and to compare the views of families and nurses about these needs.Method This was a cross-sectional study. …
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bacterial Meningitis after Craniotomy in Shahid Bahonar Hospital of Kerman in 2016
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bacterial Meningitis after Craniotomy in Shahid Bahonar Hospital of Kerman in 2016 Open
Objective: Postoperative infections of the central nervous system are common complications of neurological surgeries, which can lead to bad consequences for the patient and increase the cost of treatment. Incorrect diagnosis or treatment o…
View article: Clinical Dashboard in the Intensive Care Unit: Need-Assessment and Survey about Attitudes and Acceptance of Tele-ICU from the Viewpoint of Nurses and Clinicians in the Intensive Care Unit.
Clinical Dashboard in the Intensive Care Unit: Need-Assessment and Survey about Attitudes and Acceptance of Tele-ICU from the Viewpoint of Nurses and Clinicians in the Intensive Care Unit. Open
This study showed that the level of knowledge and awareness of care providers, especially nurses and respiratory therapists in the ICU in terms of telemedicine and Tele-ICU is low and care providers are in doubt that telemedicine technolog…
View article: Impact of clinical factors on calorie and protein intakes during Icu stay in adults trauma patients: results from a prospective observational study.
Impact of clinical factors on calorie and protein intakes during Icu stay in adults trauma patients: results from a prospective observational study. Open
The definite nutritional intake did not coverage the calculated requirements during ICU stay. The current study proposed that there was an inverse association between some clinically important factors (APACHE II score, intubation time) and…
View article: Patients’ Complaints and the Effective Factors in Medical and Educational Center of Shahid Bahonar Hospital of Kerman in 2015
Patients’ Complaints and the Effective Factors in Medical and Educational Center of Shahid Bahonar Hospital of Kerman in 2015 Open
Background: Patients’ complaints show dissatisfaction from the services received in hospital and gaps in health care service providing system. The present research was conducted with the aim of determining patients’ complaints and the effe…