objective: the present study aimed to investigate the differences regarding spiritual development dimensions and death attitude profiles, and also to determinate association between them, in patients suffering from type ii diabetes. methods: in a cross-sectional design study, 100 female outpatients who were suffering from type ii diabetes were recruited in imam khomeini hospital, sari, iran. da...

OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to investigate the differences regarding spiritual development dimensions and death attitude profiles, and also to determinate association between them, in patients suffering from type II diabetes. METHODS In a cross-sectional design study, 100 female outpatients who were suffering from type II diabetes were recruited in Imam Khomeini Hospital, Sari, Iran. Da...

background: a person's beliefs can influence the progression of his/her disease; and battling an illness can trigger severe anxiety about death. this study aims to compare the attitude toward death between healthy people and those suffering from diabetes and cancer. methods: in a cross-sectional study, 300 individuals were selected by convenient sampling method. three groups were matched by gen...

Background: The investigation of spiritual growth and its dimensions in the diabetic patients can help these individuals adjust to the stressful event of this disease. Regarding this, the present study aimed to explore the spiritual growth and its dimensions in the patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted on the adult patients with a history of at ...

diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of type ii diabetes mellitus and carries with it the threat of blindness. accurate information regarding the incidence of diabetic retinopathy and associated risk factors is important in the prevention of its development and of the visual impairment caused by this complication. this study was designed to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopa...

background: given the high prevalence of type ii diabetes and its complications, the evidence regarding the beneficial effects of probiotic yogurt on some cardiovascular biomarkers in diabetic patients is worthy of investigation. aim: to investigate the effect of probiotic yogurt on blood glucose level and cardiovascular biomarkers in patients with type ii diabetes. method:this randomized, clin...

conclusions reminiscence therapy decreased depression among diabetic female patients after the intervention and one month after the intervention. it can be said that, through the reminiscence therapy, patients’ past memories were reviewed and emphasis on the positive aspects thereof in the group setting was followed by an increased sense of self-worth and a decrease in depression. background di...

Background: The most important underlying cause of death in diabetic patients is poor self-care. The effect of education on self-care promotion has been widely investigated; however, the advisory role and impact of the treatment team have been scarcely investigated.  Aim: Determining the effect of group counseling on the psychological aspect of self-care and level of glycosylated hemoglobin in ...