Zahra Rahemi

Clemson University School of Nursing, Clemson, U.S.

[ 1 ] - Effectiveness of a Precede-Proceed Model-based Educational Program on the Health Related Quality of Life and Preventive Behaviors of Patients with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are problematical in cancer chemotherapy.  Through education, the severity of these complications can be reduced. Educational models have been widely used to change clients' health behaviors. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an educational program based on Precede-Proceed model on the health related quality of life (HRQOL) and preven...

[ 2 ] - The effect of aromatherapy using sour lemon on nausea in patients undergoing chemotherapy: A quasi experimental study

Objectives: One of the most important symptoms of patients undergoing chemotherapy is nausea. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of aromatherapy with sour lemon on nausea in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: Fifty patients undergoing chemotherapy were assigned randomly to the experimental and placebo/control groups. The two groups was completed the Visual Analogue Sca...