Nahid Aghebati

PhD candidate of nursing, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - The Concept of Nursing in Holistic Theories: An Integrative Review

Background: The initial review of the holistic nursing theories showed that while most definitions of holism share the same attributes, its application to nursing practice has led to much discourse. Aim: This review therefore was carried out to analyze the concept of nursing in three known holistic theories including Rogers, Watson, and Margaret Newman. Method: This concept analysis of nursing ...

[ 2 ] - Comparison of the Effects of Using Self-regulation Theory and self-care Education on Medical Adherence in Patients Receiving Peritoneal Kidney Dialysis

Background: Medical adherence is critical to peritoneal dialysis (PD) success. Accordingly, the self-regulation approach plays a crucial role in disease management and treatment progress through the formation of an organized pattern of beliefs in patients. Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of self-regulation theory (SRT) and self-care training on medical adherence in pat...