Hamidreza Khankeh

Associate Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Effect of Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Daily Activity of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important part of treatment in patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) with the goal of achieving and maintaining maximum functional independence since this disease causes symptoms including fatigue, and consequently decrease in daily living activity. Aim: To determine the effect of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation on daily living...

[ 2 ] - Comparison impact of sensory excitation performed by family members and nurses on the level of consciousness in patients who are admitted to Intensive Care Unit

Background: Appropriate sensory excitation can improve brain synaptic contact and establish consciousness. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the sensory excitation delivered by family members and nurses on the level of consciousness in patients who are admitted to ICU. Method: In this clinical trial, 69 patients admitted to ICU in Ashair and Shafa Hospital, Khorammabad, were randoml...