abstract background: quality of life is a concept, which in recent years is considered as a measure for health in chronic diseases such as kidney diseases. complications of chronic diseases can affect the quality of life in children and their families over time. therefore, empowerment programs are necessary to improve their quality of life. this study aimed to investigate the impact of the fami...

Introduction Family caregivers of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are at risk care burden that may lead to a detrimental effect on their quality life (QoL), physical and mental well-being. This study aimed determine the family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) MS. Methods quasi-experimental was conducted using convenience sampling 60 referring Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Ghaem Hospital, ...

Background: The family-centered empowerment model seems to be effective in empowering the patient and engaging family members identifying patient’s care needs cooperating with control diabetes its complications. Objectives: present study aimed evaluate effect of on functioning children type 1 diabetes. Methods: This quasi-experimental was conducted 80 primary caregivers admitted clinic Hazrat A...

Background: Asthma is considered as the most common chronic disease of childhood that can cause missing school and daily limits. It can also have effects on physical, psychological, and social well-being in children. Therefore, improving two indicators of self-efficacy and self-esteem seem of utmost importance in this domain. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of...

Background Chronic nature of thalassemia causes changes in different aspects of life in patients, including their self-efficacy. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of family-centered empowerment program on the self-efficacy of adolescents with Thalassemia major. Methods A quasi-experimental study was performed on adolescents with thalassemia major in 2013 in Bandar Abbas, Iran....

Background: Mothers’ empowerment in breast-feeding is a key motivational and psychological factor for continuous breast-feeding. Therefore, this study was designed to examine the effects of family-centered educational-supportive program on mothers’ empowerment in breastfeeding. Materials and Methods: In this random clinical trial, pregnant women who met inclusion criteria were gradually select...