Robabeh Soleimani

Department of Psychiatry, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-P)

Introduction: Tinnitus can have a significant effect on an individual’s quality of life, and is very difficult quantify. One of the most popular questionnaires used in this area is the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of a Persian translation of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-P).   Materials and Methods: This prospectiv...

[ 2 ] - تاثیر آموزش بر هوش هیجانی و کیفیت زندگی افراد تحت درمان نگه دارنده با متادون

مقدمه:با توجه به اینکه افراد معتاد هوش هیجانی پایین‌تری نسبت به جامعه دارند، هدف این مطالعه تعیین اثر آموزش بر هوش هیجانی و کیفیت زندگی آنها می‌باشد. هدف: تعیین تاثیر آموزش بر هوش هیجانی و کیفیت زندگی افراد تحت درمان نگه دارنده با متادون. مواد و روش‌ها: این مطالعه به صورت شبه تجربی از نوع پیش آزمون- پس آزمون با گروه شاهد انجام شد. 60 مرد از افراد تحت درمان نگهدارنده با متادون مرکز آموزشی درمانی...

[ 3 ] - بررسی فراوانی اضطراب و افسردگی در بیماران تحت درمان نگهدارنده با متادون

مقدمه: افسردگی و اضطراب از شایع‌ترین مشکلات روانپزشکی همراه در بیماران با درمان نگهدارنده متادون است که از یک سو منجر به پیش آگهی و پیامد درمانی بدتر خواهد شد و از سوی دیگر تشخیص و درمان بموقع آنها باعث افزایش بهبود و ارتقای کیفیت زندگی می‌شود. هدف: بررسی فراوانی علایم اضطراب و افسردگی در بیماران با درمان نگهدارنده متادون مواد و روش‌ها: مطالعه‌ای توصیفی– مقطعی در سال 1391 بر 150 بیمار 60-18 سال...

[ 4 ] - بررسی عوامل موثر در بروز تشنج محیطی در بیماران تحت درمان با الکتروشوک درمانی از دیدگاه بیهوشی

Aim and Background: Electroconvulsive therapy(ECT) is one of the most effective and prompt therapies forsevere psychotic issues. This study aims to distinguish the impact of age, disease and medications on the seizurecaused by ECT.Methods and Materials: 123 patients were studied and categorized according to their age, psychotic disorderand medications (anti-psychotics, anti-depressive or both o...

[ 5 ] - The Effect of Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Insomnia due to Methadone Maintenance Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Sleep disturbance is a common complaint of patients undergoing methadone maintenance therapy (MMT). There are limited studies about the effect of different treatments on insomnia due to MMT. In this study, we evaluated the effect of cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBTI) on sleep disorders in patients undergoing MMT.Methods: Twenty-two patients with insomnia due to MMT (...

[ 6 ] - The Impact of Methylphenidate on Motor Performance in Children with both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Double-Blind Crossover Clinical Trial

Background: Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/developmental coordination disorder (ADHD/DCD) suffer from problems associated with gross and fine motor skills. There is no effective pharmacological therapy for such patients. We aimed to assess the impact of methylphenidate (MPH) on motor performance of children with ADHD/DCD.Methods: In this double-blind placebo-controlled, ...

[ 7 ] - Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Dizziness Handicap Inventory

Introduction: The present study was designed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (P-DHI). In addition, this research was targeted toward assessing the association of P-DHI withMedical Outcome Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The current study also involved a co...

[ 8 ] - Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version Post-Stroke Depression Scale: The Case of Neurology Outpatients in Rasht, North Iran

Background: Psychiatrists use different scales to evaluate post-stroke depression; however, some concerns have raised about their low specificity. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Post-Stroke Depression Scale (PSDS) in Iran. Materials & Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 155 patients with stroke who were referred...

[ 9 ] - Impact of Type-D Personality on Severity of Drug Addiction and Quality of Life among Patients Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Therapy

Introduction: Drug use is a phenomenon that causes many harms. Studies have shown personality traits make people vulnerable to drug abuse biologically and neurotic. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between addiction severity and quality of life with type D personality. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018. From two-hundred men referred to the Met...

[ 10 ] - Comparison of Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis and Controls

Background: Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa that can affect the quality of life of patients.  Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in patients with allergic rhinitis and healthy people. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, participants were 100 patients with persistent alle...

[ 11 ] - The Relationship Between Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone Concentration and Memory Function in the Elderly

Background: World population is rapidly aging, and the elderly are most at risk of cognitive impairment. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and DHEA-Sulfate (DHEAS) have an essential effect on neuroprotection and might effectively improve cognition and memory. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of DHEA and memory function in the elderly. Materials & Meth...

[ 12 ] - Psychometric Properties of 20-Item and 10-Item Persian Versions of Drug Abuse Screening Test

Introduction: Substance use disorder is one of the most critical social problems in Iran. For this disorder, weneed a proper assessment tool based on our indigenous culture. Objective: This study assesses the factor structure and psychometric properties of 10-item and 20-item Persian versions of Drug Abuse Screening Tests (DAST-10 and DAST-20). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional s...