Bladder cancer (BC) is the sixth most common cancer in the world. An increase in the incidence and recurrence of BC has led to massive pressure on health care systems. Studies have shown that the geographical and ethical distributions of BC are variable in different parts of the world. However, most studies have focused more on clinical challenges and treatment strategies in BC management. Due to the limited number of studies conducted on the incidence rate, mortality and risk factors of BC worldwide, it is necessary to carry out studies in these areas. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the global incidence rate, mortality rate and risk factors for BC.
Background: Hematopoetic stem cell transplantation is considered as a standard treatment for cancer patients to stay hopeful toward treatment outcome. However, these patients experience many complications which might affect different aspects of their life. The aim of this study was to investigate the lived experience of patients after hematopoetic stem cell transplantation and introduce supportive care strategies. Materials and Methods: In this study, Van Manen’s Hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used. Eleven patients (7 males and 4 females) were chosen by targeted sampling from visitors of Shariati Hospital’s outpatient clinic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and the final data were analyzed by MAXQDA 10 software. Results: Data analysis revealed that the main theme was resiliency with two sub-themes of “not surrendering to disease” and “feeling closer to God”. Conclusion: Participants declared that transplantation was like a second chance for life and considered this opportunity as a gift from God to overcome their disease. According to our findings, spirituality aids can help patients control the disturbances following HSCT and health professionals can use constructive strategies to support patients with spiritual needs.
Background & Aims: Collaboration of health care team in clinical dicision making is a key factor to provide safe and efficient care. Since nurses have the most continous contact with patients, they could have great influences on diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. The aim of this study was to determine nurses' collaboration in clinical decision-makings and its related factors. Material & Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among nursing staff of educational hospitals of Rasht-Iran. A total of 193 nurses were selected by stratified random sampling. Data was collected by Decision-making Activities Questionnaire (PDAQ) and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics including pearson corrolation test, Independent T test, One-way ANOVA and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) using SPSS-PC (v. 16). Results: The mean score of nurses' collaboration in clinical decision-makings in all three dimentions (clarifying the problem, suggesting and evalutiong possible methos and selecting from one of suggested ways) was more than 50. Moreover, the findings revealed that the participation score of those with master degree, intersted in continuing their job at current ward, worked in intensive care units or in morning shifts have been significantly higher than other nurses (P<0.05). There was also a significant relationship between nurses' decision-making scores, their age and work experinces (P<0.05). Level of education, and present job experiance had the most positive effect, and high job experince and having no responsibility in working place had the most negative effect on nurses' level of clinical participation(P=0.00). Conclusion: Regarding the importance of nurses' collaboration in decision making and the influence of higher leveles of education and working in ICU, providing appropriate context for more participation of nurses in decision making processes is suggested.
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