Comparison of spiritual intelligence and self-regulation of male and female nurses in intensive/ general wards of hospitals in Tehran city

For downloading the full-text of this article please click here.Background and Objectives: Spiritual intelligence and self-regulation have the main impact on health care service to patients and having these features in the nurses of intensive ward is more important. Therefore, current study investigated the spiritual intelligence and self-regulation among male and female nurses of intensive and general wards in the hospitals of Tehran city.Materials and Methods: This study is a descriptive comparative research that has performed on 180 male and female nurses in the hospitals of Tehran city. Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) and Spiritual Intelligence Assessment were utilized to gather the data. Finally, data analysis  was done by MANOVA.Results: The findings indicated that there is no significant difference in terms of spiritual intelligence and self-regulation between the nurses of intensive and general wards (p<0.05). In addition, the difference of male and female in spiritual intelligence is not significant (p<0.05), although the difference of male and female nurses in self-regulation is significant.Conclusion: The results of current study can be utilized in effective engagement of medical staff specially nurses in divers wards (intensive and general).Keywords:  Spiritual intelligence, Self-regulation, Nurses, Intensive ward, General wardFor downloading the full-text of this article please click here

مقایسه‌ی هوش معنوی وخودانضباطی پرستاران زن و مرد در بخش‌های ویژه و عمومی بیمارستان‌های شهر تهران

Background and Objectives: Spiritual intelligence and self-regulation have the main impact on health care service to patients and having these features in the nurses of intensive ward is more important. Therefore, current study investigated the spiritual intelligence and self-regulation among male and female nurses of intensive and general wards in the hospitals of Tehran city. Materials and Methods: This study is a descriptive comparative research that has performed on 180 male and female nurses in the hospitals of Tehran city. Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) and Spiritual Intelligence Assessment were utilized to gather the data. Finally, data analysis  was done by MANOVA. Results: The findings indicated that there is no significant difference in terms of spiritual intelligence and self-regulation between the nurses of intensive and general wards (p<0.05). In addition, the difference of male and female in spiritual intelligence is not significant (p<0.05), although the difference of male and female nurses in self-regulation is significant. Conclusion: The results of current study can be utilized in effective engagement of medical staff specially nurses in divers wards (intensive and general).سابقه و اهداف: برخورداری از هوش معنوی و خودانضباطی تأثیر بسزایی در خدمات‌رسانی کادر درمانی به بیماران دارد و دارا بودن این ویژگی در پرستاران بخش ویژه از اهمیت بیش‌تری برخوردار است. بنابراین در این پژوهش به بررسی هوش معنوی و خودانضباطی در مردان و زنان پرستارشاغل در بخش­­های ویژه و عمومی بیمارستان­­های شهر تهران پرداخته شده است. مواد و روش‌ها: مطالعه به صورت توصیفی- مقایسه‌یی است که بر روی 180 نفر از پرستاران زن و مرد شاغل در بیمارستان­­های دانشگاهی تهران، به صورت تصادفی- خوشه‌یی چند مرحله‌یی انجام شد. برای جمع‌آوری داده­­ها، از پرسش‌نامه‌ی خودانضباطی و پرسش‌نامه‌ی هوش معنوی استفاده شد. در نهایت، تحلیل داده‌ها با استفاده از واريانس چندمتغيري(MANOVA) انجام پذیرفت. یافته‌ها: یافته‌ها نشان داد تفاوت معناداری بین پرستاران بخش ویژه و عمومی، از نظر هوش معنوي و خودانضباطی وجود ندارد(p<0.05). همچنین، تفاوت گروه‌های زن و مرد از نظر هوش معنوي معني­دار نیست(p<0.05)؛ اما تفاوت دو گروه زن و مرد پرستار، از نظر متغيرهاي خودانضباطی معني‌دار است(p<0.05) و زنان از خودانضباطی بالاتری برخوردارند. نتیجه‌گیری: با توجه به نتیجه‌های پژوهش حاضر، می‌توان گفت که خودانضباطی و هوش معنوی در کار با بیماران در بخش‌های درمانی، از متغیرهای روان‌شناختی مؤثر است و در امر آموزش و به کارگماری پرستاران باید به این موردهای خاص، توجه ویژه داشت

Influence of dyeing conditions of natural dye extracted from Berberis integerrima fruit on color shade of woolen yarn

A new source of natural dye was introduced to obtain different colors on woolen yarn by varying the dyeing condition and formulation recipe. The fruit extract of Berberis integerrima was used as a natural dye for coloration of wool fibers. Response surface methodology (RSM) has been applied to design experimental runs to evaluate the interactive effects of the operating variables. The concentration of natural dye, concentration of mordant, pH of dye bath, and dyeing time at boiling temperature was selected as independent parameters. The effect of these parameters was examined on color shade (Hue angle) of dyed yarn samples as a dependent factor. The results were indicated that the different hue angles and color shades were achieved at proposed dyeing condition of wool fibers with B. integerrima which was in the range of 25° up to 282°. Extracted natural dye from B. integerrima was presented an inhibition zone at all applied concentrations and it was dependent on its concentration

The effect of oxygen on the outcomes of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes

Background This study aims to investigate the effect of oxygen in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes(NSTE-ACS) and those without hypoxia. Methods In this clinical trial, the study population includes 72 patients (41 men and 31 women) aged 18 to 84 years old who were admitted to the emergency ward, diagnosed with NSTE-ACS, and had oxygen saturation level above 90% at the time of admission. By using the random sampling methods, the patients were divided into two groups: the intervention group (36) and the control group (36). In addition to the usual treatment in the first 6 h of admission to the emergency ward, the subjects in the intervention group received oxygen with nasal cannula at a rate of 4 to 6 l per minute, whereas the control group was given the same treatment with room air. Then we compared the incidence of some outcomes in the two groups. Results The Mann–Whitney U test indicated no significant difference between the means of dysrhythmia (p = 0.141) during the first 24 h, troponin (p = 0.911), left ventricular ejection fraction (p = 0.419), frequency of angina (p = 0.214), and consumption of opioid analgesics (p = 0.297) during the second 24 h and duration of hospitalization (p = 0.887). Conclusion The use of supplemental oxygen (FiO2: 40–45%) has no significant impact on clinical outcomes in patients with NSTE-ACS without hypoxia. Therefore, it is recommended that its routine use in patients without hypoxia be limited

Effects of silymarin on neuropathic pain and formalin- induced nociception in mice

Objective(s): Based on the previous reports, silymarin can suppress nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), leukotrienes, cytokines production, and neutrophils infiltration. Regarding the fact that inflammation plays an important role in neuropathic and formalin-induced pain, it was assumed that silymarin could reduce pain. The present study investigates the analgesic effects of silymarin in chemical nociception and a model of neuropathic pain. Materials and Methods: Chemical nociception was produced by injection of 20 µl of formalin (0.5% formaldehyde in saline) into the plantar region of the right hind paw. A sciatic-nerve ligated mouse was applied as the model of neuropathic pain and the antinociceptive response of silymarin was examined 14 days after unilateral nerve-ligation using the hot plate test. Results: The intraperitoneal administration of silymarin (25, 50, and, 100 mg/kg) 2 hr prior to the intraplantar formalin injection suppressed the nociceptive response during the late phase of the formalin test significantly, but it was not in a dose-dependent manner. Different doses of silymarin 14 days after unilateral sciatic nerve ligation in hot plate test did not induce obvious antinociception. Conclusion: Results of the present study indicated that repeated administration of silymarin prevents the formalin-induced nociceptive behavior. However, it is not effective in the treatment of sciatic neuropathic pain

Effects of silymarin on neuropathic pain and formalin-induced nociception in mice

Objective(s):Based on the previous reports, silymarin can suppress nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), leukotrienes, cytokines production, and neutrophils infiltration. Regarding the fact that inflammation plays an important role in neuropathic and formalin-induced pain, it was assumed that silymarin could reduce pain. The present study investigates the analgesic effects of silymarin in chemical nociception and a model of neuropathic pain. Materials and Methods: Chemical nociception was produced by injection of 20 µl of formalin (0.5% formaldehyde in saline) into the plantar region of the right hind paw. A sciatic-nerve ligated mouse was applied as the model of neuropathic pain and the antinociceptive response of silymarin was examined 14 days after unilateral nerve-ligation using the hot plate test. Results:The intraperitoneal administration of silymarin (25, 50, and, 100 mg/kg) 2 hr prior to the intraplantar formalin injection suppressed the nociceptive response during the late phase of the formalin test significantly, but it was not in a dose-dependent manner. Different doses of silymarin 14 days after unilateral sciatic nerve ligation in hot plate test did not induce obvious antinociception. Conclusion:Results of the present study indicated that repeated administration of silymarin prevents the formalin-induced nociceptive behavior. However, it is not effective in the treatment of sciatic neuropathic pain

Biomaterials coated with zwitterionic polymer brush demonstrated significant resistance to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation in comparison to brush coatings incorporated with antibiotics

A critical problem with the use of biomaterial implants is associated with bacterial adhesion on the surface of implants and in turn the biofilm formation. Among different strategies that have been reported to resolve this dilemma, surface design combined with both antiadhesive and antimicrobial properties has proven to be highly effective. Physiochemical properties of polymer brush coatings possess non-adhesive capability against bacterial adhesion and create a niche for further functionalization. The current study aims to evaluate the effect of antibiotics incorporated into the polymer brush on bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Brushes made of zwitterionic polymers were synthesized, functionalized with vancomycin via both physical and chemical conjugation, and grafted onto the silicon rubber surfaces. Antibacterial and antiadhesive measurements of designed coated biomaterials were mediated through the use of a parallel plate flow chamber against biofilm growth developed by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli over a period of 24 h. The analysis of biofilm growth on designed coated biomaterials showed that the pristine coated zwitterionic brushes are significantly resistant to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation but not in the polymer brush coating incorporated with antibiotics.</p

Biomaterials coated with zwitterionic polymer brush demonstrated significant resistance to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation in comparison to brush coatings incorporated with antibiotics

A critical problem with the use of biomaterial implants is associated with bacterial adhesion on the surface of implants and in turn the biofilm formation. Among different strategies that have been reported to resolve this dilemma, surface design combined with both antiadhesive and antimicrobial properties has proven to be highly effective. Physiochemical properties of polymer brush coatings possess non-adhesive capability against bacterial adhesion and create a niche for further functionalization. The current study aims to evaluate the effect of antibiotics incorporated into the polymer brush on bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Brushes made of zwitterionic polymers were synthesized, functionalized with vancomycin via both physical and chemical conjugation, and grafted onto the silicon rubber surfaces. Antibacterial and antiadhesive measurements of designed coated biomaterials were mediated through the use of a parallel plate flow chamber against biofilm growth developed by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli over a period of 24 h. The analysis of biofilm growth on designed coated biomaterials showed that the pristine coated zwitterionic brushes are significantly resistant to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation but not in the polymer brush coating incorporated with antibiotics.</p