Mahboubeh Valiani

MSc. in Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Effects of Abdominal Massage on the Weight Gain of Preterm Infants Hospitalized in Selected Hospitals of Isfahan, Iran: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background: Birth weight is one of the decisive factors in infant vulnerability and mortality. The impact of a full-body massage on the weight gain of preterm infants has been taken into account. Nevertheless, very few studies have been conducted on effects of abdominal massage. Hence, the current study was carried out to explore effects of abdominal massage on the weight gain of preterm infant...

[ 2 ] - Effects of Abdominal Massage on Feeding Tolerance in Preterm Infants Hospitalized in Selected Hospitals of Isfahan- Iran

 Background Feeding intolerance is one of the leading causes of weight loss in preterm infants. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of abdominal massage on feeding tolerance in preterm infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units in Isfahan, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 64 infants who had the inclusion criteria, were selected an...

[ 3 ] - بررسی تأثیر رفلکسولوژی بر نشانه های جسمی زنان مبتلا به مولتیپل اسکلروزیس

  Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is a very complex and multi-faceted disease, without definitive treatment that often manifests with a variety of physical symptoms, therefore the present study aimed to determine the effects of Reflexology on fatigue and pain intensity in women with Multiple Sclerosis.   Methods: This study is a single-blind randomized clinical trial that is done on 50 patient...

[ 4 ] - بررسی رضایتمندی زنان نابارور از روند مراقبتی کاهش استرس در طول دوره درمان

  Background: Infertility has extensive psychological effects on infertile couple's mood and spirits and imposes a lot of stress on the man and woman involved. Relaxation is an effective technique for eliminating and balancing stress. The present study was therefore conducted to determine the effect of the stress reduction care process during the treatment period on infertile women's satisfacti...

[ 5 ] - Reciprocal Effects of Multiple Sclerosis, Childbirth, and Postpartum

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which is more prevalent in women than men. Considering the onset of MS in the women of reproductive age, the present study aimed to investigate the reciprocal effects of MS, childbirth, and postpartum. Methods: This retrospective, descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 110 women diagnosed with MS dur...

[ 6 ] - بررسی تاثیر اوریکولوتراپی بر شدت درد زایمان در زنان نخست زا

Aims and Background: Pain is an inevitable part of the childbirth process. Nowadays non-pharmacological methods such as acupuncture are considered for labor pain relief, due to their lower side effects. So this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Auriculotherapy on pain intensity during the active phase of labor. Materials and Methods: This was a clinical trial on 80 nulliparous-women...

[ 7 ] - Effect of Auriculotherapy on Constipation Severity in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

 Background and purpose: Constipation is one of the most prevalent digestive problems in hemodialysis patients that threatens their life due to hyperkalemia. Acupressure could be helpful in this condition. This study aimed at investigating the effect of auriculotherapy on severity of constipation in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Materials and methods: A single-blind clinical trial was cond...