Exploring Local Literature Bias: A Critical Evaluation of Iranian Trials on the Efficacy of Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain

Ali Zia-Tohidi; Zahra Shamshiri; Fatemeh Askari; Manijeh Firoozi

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 177-188

https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2023.177304

Abstract
  Background: Seeking local evidence on treatment efficacy is necessary if cultural factors are involved, as in psychotherapy for Chronic Pain (CP). Yet, local evidence is known to be prone to bias, making it difficult to reach reliable conclusions.Objectives: This study aimed to critically evaluate our ...  Read More

Factors Affecting Self-Care in Cardiovascular Patients: An Integrative Review Based on Orem’s Theory

Hosein Mahmoudi; Rashid Jafari; Mohsen Saffari; Harold G. Koenig; Ahmad Ameryoun; Chung-Ying Lin

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 189-198

https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2023.180890

Abstract
  Background: Management of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the world, is often associated with a variety of treatments and lifestyle modifications.Objectives: In this review, the authors sought to identify and summarize self-care related behaviors in persons with CVD based ...  Read More

Evaluation of Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Chronic Pain: An Observational Clinical Study

Tuba Erdem Sultanoğlu; Hasan Sultanoğlu

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 164-169

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.30

Abstract
  Background: Overcrowding of emergency departments (EDs), which are not suitable places to treat chronic pain and are responsible for managing acute disorders, leads to prolonged waiting times, delays in treating conditions requiring rapid intervention, patient dissatisfaction, and chaos and exhaustion ...  Read More

Comparison of Depression and Quality of Life after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Patients With and Without Type D Personalities

Shahriar Mali; Nahid Khajehmougahi; Somaye Hajatnia; Aida Farsham; Elham Hasibi; Reza Bidaki

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2021, , Pages 105-111

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2021.20

Abstract
  Background: Recently, some studies have investigated type D personality as a critical factor in developing depression and reducing the quality of life.Objectives: This study aimed to compare depression and quality of life after coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients with and without type D ...  Read More

Effectiveness of Homeopathic Treatment for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Zohreh Naderi; Zarin Dadkhah; Ali Karimi; Razieh Hashemi; Maryam Aghaee; Abbas Tavallaii; Mohsen Saberi Isfeedvajani

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2020, , Pages 92-97

https://doi.org/10.34172/hpr.2020.18

Abstract
  Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a major health problem for many women. Homeopathy is one of the treatments for this disease. Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic Ipecacuanha (Ipecac) in the treatment of bleeding, pain, and in the quality of life ...  Read More

Quality of Life in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review

Marzieh Pazokian; Maryam Esmaeili

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2019, , Pages 111-116

https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2019.23

Abstract
  Background: Quality of life (QOL) is a powerful phrase that reflects maintaining health and well-being in different societies and cultures, reflecting the positive and negative aspects of people’s lives. Patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) have an undesirable QOL, and this has become one of the ...  Read More

The Impact of Biofeedback on Diabetic Patients’ Glycemia

Fariba Aaraji; Masoud Nosratabadi; Mohammadjavad Hoseinpourfard

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2019, , Pages 18-24

https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2019.03

Abstract
  Background: Complementary medicine claims that biofeedback affects the reduction of blood glycemia. Objective: The current study aimed to determine the effects of biofeedback on decreasing blood glucose levels and tension and increasing the quality of life in diabetic patients. Methods: The current retrospective ...  Read More

Evaluation of Quality of Life and Symptoms of Menopause in Women with and Without Breast Cancer

Maryam Javadian KutanaeeI; Azra Sadeghi; Donya Sheibani Tehrani

Volume 1, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 114-120

Abstract
  Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Objective: This study was performed to determine the symptoms of menopause and quality of life in women with and without breast cancer. Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was performed in hospitals ...  Read More