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{"title":"Effect of empowerment program based on banner theory on job satisfaction and organizational commitment of novice nurses.","authors":"Ali Askari, Zohreh Vafadar, Fakhrudin Faizi, Mohsen Mollahadi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_324_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_324_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses play a vital role in improving the care of patients and the health level of society. The weakness of nurse empowerment programs upon entering hospitals can affect the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of novice nurses. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the impact of the empowerment program based on the banner theory on the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of novice nurses.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In a semi-experimental study (2023), 77 nurses from among the novice nurses of one of the university hospitals in Tehran were selected according to the available method and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Before and one month after conducting the study, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and the level of empowerment were measured through Luthans' job satisfaction questionnaires, Allen and Meier's organizational commitment, and Spritzer and Mishra's empowerment questionnaire. Usual educational methods were used for the control group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the comparison between the groups, the variables of job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and ability in the pre-test and post-test stages did not show a statistically significant difference (<i>P</i> > 0.05). In the intra-group comparison in each group, there was no change in the levels of job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and ability of the samples in the pre-test and post-test phases (<i>P</i> > 0.05). The average satisfaction with the nature of the job in the experimental group before and after the study showed a significant difference (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, the educational content used was not effective on the variables of job satisfaction organizational commitment and empowerment of novice nurses. It is suggested to use more specific variables such as leaving the job, quality of patient care, job stress, and job burnout to evaluate the training package.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"286"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413138/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of health literacy educational intervention on improve medication adherence and blood pressure level in patients with ischemic heart disease.","authors":"Parastoo Golshiri, Soheila Amini, Arash Najimi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1659_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1659_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Successful management of metabolic heart diseases requires adequate health literacy to properly understand health care guidelines and adopt health-related behaviors necessary for the treatment process. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health literacy educational intervention to improve medication adherence, knowledge, and blood pressure levels in rural patients with ischemic heart diseases (IHDs).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The present study was a randomized clinical trial that examined 100 adult patients in a rural area of Isfahan Province. Patients with IHDs were assigned to two 50-individual groups, control, and intervention. The intervention group underwent health literacy educational intervention in five 60-minute training sessions. For collecting data, we used two questionnaires, a 5-item medication adherence report scale, and the researcher-made medication knowledge questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Medication adherence score after intervention indicated a significant difference in the intervention group compared to the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.004). The total score of medication knowledge also had a significant increase in the intervention group (<i>P</i> = 0.007). Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure three months after the intervention showed a significant difference between the two groups (respectively <i>P</i> = 0.009 and <i>P</i> = 0.04). Medication adherence and medication knowledge had a low and aligned relationship (<i>P</i> = 0.001, <i>r</i> = 0.40).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Health education interventions to raise health literacy in patients about medication knowledge could have a significant impact on medication adherence and also it should be considered in health policy and planning to improve public health in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"300"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413097/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The specialization of emergency medical services in Iran: A qualitative study.","authors":"Habib A Babaei, Masoud Ferdosi, Fatemeh Rezaei, Gholamraza Masoumi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_480_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_480_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The specialization of emergency medical services (EMS) in the areas of cardiac and neurological disorders, accidents, and toxicology has emerged as a recent challenge. The provision of these specialized services enhances patient care quality and outcomes. This study was conducted with the aim of examining the opinions and insights of experts, technicians, and policymakers involved in these services.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This qualitative research was undertaken across Isfahan, Tehran, Yazd, Kerman, and Shiraz from February to August 2023. Data were gathered through purposive sampling via semi-structured interviews with 30 participants. The data were subsequently analyzed using a content analysis methodology with the aid of MAXQDA 20 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis yielded four primary themes: 1. Infrastructure, encompassing key categories such as Ambulance Services, Specialized Bases, Access Routes, and Communication Systems; 2. Human Resources, including key categories related to Employment and Remuneration; 3. Medical Specialization, comprising key categories of Specialized Medical Services and Specialized Medical Equipment; and 4. Management, including key categories of Education, Personnel, Motivation, Functionality, and Interdepartmental Cooperation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The participants opined that the provision of specialized services necessitates a multifaceted approach. The policymakers are advised to employ a specialized team consisting of physicians, trained nurses, and experienced technicians with the support of logistical facilities, equipment, and communication systems. Ultimately, effective management and coordination within this system are crucial to achieving EMS specialization.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Designing a paradigm model of employees' voice in organizations providing medical services (a case study: Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital in Iraq).","authors":"Hazim Rebh Najm Al Ghunaimi, Ali Nasr Isfahani, Ali Safari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_317_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_317_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital, one of the most important hospitals in Iraq, is currently facing extensive organizational problems. One reason for these problems is the lack of attention to the voice of the employees, which can be due to a lack of designing an appropriate model for this phenomenon.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Accordingly, the present interpretive, qualitative, and exploratory research mainly aimed at designing a voice pattern for the employees in Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital in Iraq. The field data were analyzed using the grounded data analysis method in the ATLAS.ti 8 software. The research experts included 17 academic experts, managers, and medical, health, and nursing staff of Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital in Iraq, who were selected by the purposive sampling method. The sample size was determined based on the data saturation method.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The research results revealed that the voice of employees can provide managers with a thorough and multi-dimensional understanding of the organization's situation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the findings of the present study, individual and organizational characteristics are the elements that affect the voice of employees.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"303"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating factors affecting the success of health care startups in Iran.","authors":"Navid Majedi, Maryam Yaghoubi, Mohammad Amiri-Ara","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_461_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_461_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Health startups encounter substantial barriers to entry and operation due to regulatory complexities within the healthcare system. This research aims to explore the determinants influencing the success of health startups in the domains of medical equipment manufacturing and delivery of health care.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An applied cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran at 2023 among active startups specializing in medical equipment production and delivery of health care. Expert surveys constituted the primary data collection method. Data analysis utilized logistic regression models, accounting for clustering effects through STATA software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data analysis revealed that a 1-unit increase in \"proper business planning\", \"customer relationship management\", and \"business team leadership\" scores significantly enhances the likelihood of success among medical equipment production startups by coefficients of 1.7, 1.2, and 1.5, respectively. For delivery of health care startups, \"evaluation and analysis of market\" and \"product sales strategy\" exhibited the highest success potential with coefficients of 1.4 and 1.2, respectively (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For startups engaged in medical equipment production, emphasis on presenting a coherent business map followed by concerted efforts to enhance customer relationships and leadership within the business team appears crucial. Similarly, delivery of health care startups should prioritize ongoing market monitoring and strategic planning for effective sales.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"285"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413135/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between cognitive function and vascular health in office-based sedentary workers: A six-month yoga intervention.","authors":"Poovitha Shruthi Paramashiva, Annapoorna Kadiyali, K Vaishali, K N Shivashankar, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Govardhan G Reddy, Suresh Sukumar, Sneha Ravichandran, Dilip Shettigar, Sathya Sabina Muthu, Koustubh Kamath, Cyril Biji, Rajagopal Kadavigere","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1442_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1442_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sedentary office work poses risks to physical and cognitive health. This study investigated the effects of a 6-month yoga intervention on sedentary office workers' cognitive function and vascular parameters.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Twenty-four office workers (mean age 26.5 ± 2.9 years) with low physical activity levels participated in a 6-month yoga intervention. Vascular function (carotid and superficial femoral artery) was evaluated by Doppler ultrasound at baseline (0 and 3 months) and postintervention (corresponding to the study's 6^th and 9^th month time points). Correlations between cognitive and vascular measures were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant associations between vascular functions and cognitive performance emerged during the yoga intervention period (3-9 months). Positive correlations were observed between carotid artery parameters and cognitive task performance in the third month after intervention (corresponding to the study's 6^th-month time points). Flanker task accuracy correlated with carotid artery diameter (rho = 0.454, <i>P</i> < 0.05), while N-Back test accuracy correlated with carotid artery velocity (rho = 0.420, <i>P</i> < 0.05). However, increased superficial femoral artery function was negatively associated with cognitive performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study reveals a dynamic relationship between cognitive performance and arterial parameters during prolonged sitting, with yoga intervention potentially influencing both vascular and cognitive functions favorably. The findings suggest that yoga may effectively mitigate the negative impacts of sedentary behavior in office workers. However, further research is needed to understand the long-term effects and mechanisms involved fully.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"278"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413117/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of performing daily fetal movement count on maternal-fetal attachment level among low risk primigravida - A randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Shalini Bhandari, Manjini Jayaram Kumari, S Vahitha, R Sujithradevi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1063_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1063_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Maternal-fetal attachment is the bond that grows over time during the pregnancy via several antenatal practices for a healthy fetus. One such practice is daily fetal movement count which may play a vital part in promoting maternal fetal attachment. This study aims to determine the effect of daily fetal movement count on maternal-fetal attachment levels among low-risk primigravida women and find the association between obstetrical variables and post-maternal antenatal attachment scores.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A randomization trial was conducted among low-risk primigravids (40 in experimental and 40 in control groups) in the antenatal outpatient department. The low-risk primigravids who were in 28-32 weeks of gestation were asked to count and mark the number of fetal movements perceived by them in a daily fetal movement count chart for consecutive two weeks in the intervention group whereas only routine antenatal care was been provided to the control group.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The study findings show that in intervention group primigravids, about 20 (50%) had very positive feelings about the baby inside them, 30 (75%) consider their developing baby as a little person with special characteristics, 24 (60%) the baby is dependent on them for their well-being, 16 (40%) of the primigravids in the intervention group after performing daily fetal movement count scored high during post assessment revealing that they have a very clear picture of their baby. The differences in pre-assessment and post-assessment scores were found highly statistically significant (P=<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that primigravida who were performing fetal movement count had increased maternal-antenatal attachment levels than primigravida who did not perform fetal movement count.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"295"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413134/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing community health needs in Jeddah Second Health Cluster: A qualitative descriptive study.","authors":"Noha A Dashash, Bakur O Aljedani, Shafeah M Aljedaani, Nisreen G Fintyanh, Ali A Theban, Walaa F Khudhra, Bayan H Fadaq","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_384_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_384_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A Community Health Needs Assessment is essential to identify health needs within specific populations. It enables the prioritization of health interventions and effective allocation of resources to address these needs.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to identify the top five community health needs within the Jeddah Second Health Cluster.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This qualitative descriptive study gathered data from 458 participants, including 240 community members, divided into 40 focus groups and 218 healthcare providers interviewed individually. Purposive sampling was employed. Data were coded, analyzed, and categorized into six themes before being presented to leaders in the cluster for prioritization using Hanlon's method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study identified five critical community health needs within the cluster. The most pressing concern reported was the high prevalence of smoking and waterpipe (shisha) use. The inadequacy of healthcare services for older adults also emerged as a significant issue, particularly regarding accessibility and availability of specialized care. Chronic diseases were widespread, placing substantial strain on healthcare resources. Mental health disorders were also commonly reported, significantly affecting community well-being. Additionally, a major concern was the lack of sufficient health education to the public from healthcare providers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address the most urgent community health needs. Key recommendations include enhancing healthcare services for older adults, improving chronic disease management and mental health services, increasing preventive health education, and reducing smoking and shisha use. The success of these interventions will require strong community involvement and cooperation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"312"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integration of medical education into the Iranian health system from the perspective of experts: A qualitative analysis.","authors":"Soleiman Ahmady, Masomeh Kalantarion, Sara Shahbazi, Sara Bagheri, Somaye Sohrabi, Samane Babaei, Amirreza Allahgholipour, Mohammad Barary, Rezvan Hosseinzadeh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_219_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_219_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In Iran, efforts have been made to integrate medical education and the health system with the aim of promoting social responsiveness. Despite these efforts, there is still room for improvement in this process. To gain a better understanding of this topic, a study was carried out to gather insights from experts on the integration of medical education in the Iranian health system.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This qualitative study utilized Norman Fairclough's discourse analysis. Data collection involved interviews and video reports. The data collection took place in Tehran between November 2022 and February 2023. The participants included 10 policymakers and key informants who possessed in-depth knowledge about the integration of medical education into the health system. Additionally, six related speeches from media were subjected to qualitative inductive content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Through discourse analysis, 96 codes, 17 categories, and 8 themes were extracted. The themes include the philosophy and objectives of integration, the concept of integration, the experience of the integration process, achievements of integration, future horizon of integration, indicators of integration, strategies for enhancing integration, and challenges and consequences of abstracting medical education from the healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite facing challenges and limitations, integration has managed to achieve some of its original objectives. However, these achievements have been hindered by inadequate implementation, managerial shortcomings, and pre-existing cultural and economic issues within both the educational and service systems. Therefore, it is essential for the country's educational and service systems to take charge of integration, complete the process, and strive for functional integration. This requires health policy to prioritize integration efforts, address systemic barriers, engage stakeholders, and ensure that integration initiatives are guided by expert opinions and best practices. By doing so, policymakers can create a healthcare system that is more responsive to the needs of patients, more efficient in delivering care, and more effective in educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"274"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413133/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effectiveness of an educational program on health index in MI patients hospitalized in CCU ward.","authors":"Reihane Askari, Ahmadreza Yazdannik, Iraj Shamsi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_139_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_139_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute myocardial infarction (MI), as a serious and fatal heart disease and an important medical emergency, imposes the large financial burden on the health and treatment systems of countries and the family economy. In the meantime, starting rehabilitation programs after acute myocardial infarction as soon as possible can minimize the unfortunate and irreparable side effects. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of an educational program on health index in the MI patients hospitalized in CCU ward.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study was conducted as a clinical trial on 60 patients with acute myocardial infarction referred to hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2022. The intervention group (<i>n</i> = 30) and control group (<i>n</i> = 30) were divided randomly. The intervention group received a 6-step rehabilitation program and the control group received the routine care. Before, during and after the intervention, the physiological indexes of the patients (systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, arterial blood oxygen saturation) were monitored. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 20 software and descriptive and inferential statistical methods.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Difference between changes in mean scores of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, arterial blood oxygen saturation between two groups, after the intervention compared to before the intervention was not statistically significant. Moreover, there was no significant difference, during the intervention compared to before the intervention and after the intervention (<i>P</i> > 0 05) but clinically significant improvement was observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Early movement of a patient with acute myocardial infarction does not cause negative changes in the physiological indexes and hemodynamic stability of the patient. Therefore, the use of early movement program in the treatment and care plan of acute myocardial infarction patients is safe and possible and useful considering the complications of prolonged immobility.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}