Attieh Nikkhah
Infectious Diseases Research Center with Focus on Nosocomial Infection
[ 1 ] - Catheter-related urinary nosocomial infections in intensive care units: An epidemiologic study in North of Iran
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of nosocomial catheter- associated UTI and its related factors in hospitalized patients in intensive care units of hospitals affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, in 2014. Methods: This cross-sectional study was cond...
[ 2 ] - The effects of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and depression in haemodialysis patients
This study was intended to examine the effects of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and depression in haemodialysis patients. This randomised clinical trial was conducted on 72 haemodialysis patients divided into control and experimental groups. The control group only received the routine care. The experimental group received aromatherapy with 3 drops of lavender essential oil 5% f...
[ 3 ] - The effect of lavender aromatherapy on well-being in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial
Hemodialysis patients experience debilitation in spite of the improvement of dialysis techniques. Impaired functioning, well-being and quality of life in these patients are of a great concern. The current study is intended to examine the effects of lavender essential oil on well-being in hemodialysis patients. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on thirty hemodialysis patients. In ex...