Maryam Aalaa
Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Influence of MTHFR gene variations on perceived stress modification: Preliminary results of NURSE study
Background: High level of perceived stress in nurses is due to a genetic predisposition and environmental stressors. The aim of NURSE (Nursing Unacquainted Related Stress Etiologies) study was to investigate the association of C677T MTHFR gene polymorphism and stress perception among nurses. Methods: In this comprehensive study, 216 female nurses were recruited. Perceived stress w...
[ 2 ] - Writing qualitative article: It is time to quality improvement
Précis: This debate article highlights some questions from critics of qualitative research. Planning for proper design, philosophical background, researcher as a research instrument in the study, trustworthiness and application of findings are main debates in this field. One of the issues that have been received little attention is report of qualitative inquiry. A qualified report can an...
[ 3 ] - Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Adopted IWGDF Guidance
Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in diabetic patients, and about half of the patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) have concomitant peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The purpose of this study was to select an appropriate and comprehensive clinical guide in the management of DFU. The part of the practical guide that pertains to this is based on three systematic revie...
[ 4 ] - Diabetic Foot Care and Management Approaches during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic According to the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) Guidelines
Abstract: Introduction: Due to the current unpredictable changes following the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, significant changes have taken place in the healthcare systems. Most of the clinical and evidence-based care services for patients with diabetic foot has been disrupted. Therefore, many patients with diabetic foot ulcers cannot receive the necessary care, despite its gr...
[ 5 ] - The Role of Probiotics in Management of Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the common reasons for non-traumatic amputation of the lower limbs, which requires proper diagnosis, proper collection of specimens, careful selection of antibiotics, treatment of infection based on the disease condition, quick decision about whether or not surgery is necessary and other types of wound care. Probiotics are suggested as non-pathogenic microor...
[ 6 ] - Educational Motivation Improvement Strategies for Postgraduate Students: Nominal Group Technique
Introduction: One of the most important factors in studentschr('39') learning process is academic motivation that can affect different aspects of studentschr('39') performance in educational environments and directly affects their academic success. Motivation is also considered as the key to learnerschr('39') learning. The main goal of this study is to provide ways to increase educational motiv...
[ 7 ] - Footwear and offloading interventions to prevent and heal diabetic foot ulcers: Adapted IWGDF guidance
Introduction: Foot ulcer is one of the greatest complications of diabetes. If there is no effective pressure reduction in the ulcer, healing may be delayed. In this regard, the use of offloading methods for the prevention and treatment of foot ulcers in diabetic patients is known as a common therapeutic approach. Since evidence-based recommendations should be considered for the use of the above...
[ 8 ] - Meta Evaluation of PhD Course in Medical Education
Introduction: Educational programs need to be evaluated in order to achieve educational goals, improve quality and maintain dynamics. Regardless of the type of evaluation, in every evaluation there is a possibility of bias in the evaluator's decisions. Therefore, meta-evaluation is necessary. The purpose of this research is to Meta-evaluate the PhD program in the field of medical education in I...
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