Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research最新文献

{"title":"Exploring the Knowledge and Attitudes of Clinical Nurses Toward Palliative Care: A Qualitative Enquiry in Ghana.","authors":"Sulleh Gbande, Besa Agbodeka","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_105_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_105_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Palliative care is an essential aspect of healthcare that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses by alleviating pain and other distressing symptoms. However, its integration into clinical practice remains inconsistent. Nurses play a vital role in delivering palliative care, which is significantly influenced by their knowledge and attitudes. As such, this study explored the knowledge seeks to explore the knowledge and attitudes of clinical nurses toward palliative care.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This qualitative descriptive study was conducted from May to September 2023 and enrolled 14 healthcare personnel from Ho Teaching Hospital. Participants were selected using purposive sampling until data saturation was achieved. Data were collected by conducting face-to-face in-depth interviews with the participants at a place and time of the interview convenient to participants. Only participants who consented were recruited into the study. Data collection and analysis occurred at the same time. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis approach of Graneheim and Lundman.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four major themes and 12 subthemes were generated. The themes were 1. Nursing practice experience, 2. Knowledge of palliative care with subthemes, 3. Assessment of pain and its management with subthemes, and 4. Attitude toward palliative patients with subthemes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study highlights the multifaceted experiences, knowledge, pain management practices, and attitudes of nurses in palliative care. It underscores the importance of comprehensive training to enhance care delivery and support for palliative patients. The study recommends regular in-service training to support nursing staff in providing comprehensive and compassionate palliative care.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"612-617"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799248","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":"Overcoming Barriers to Skilled Midwifery Care: The Role of Nurse Practitioner Midwives in India.","authors":"Surya Kant Tiwari, Bijoyalaxmi Sahoo, Tanusree Biswas, Poonam Joshi","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_208_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_208_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"730"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481051/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799326","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":"Practices of Al-Hijama Practitioners at Cupping Community Centers in Qatar.","authors":"Mohammed H A Ali, Ekram M A Khalek, Asmaa K Hassan, Safaa A M Kotb","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_215_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_215_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cupping therapy (CT) is an alternative healing method widely practiced in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 Al-Hijama practitioners working at five cupping community centers in Qatar. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics and safety practices. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, applying Chi-square, independent <i>t</i>-test, and ANOVA tests, with statistical significance set at <i>P</i> ≤ 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Approximately half of the practitioners demonstrated nonadherence to established safety guidelines. Critical safety practices, including hand hygiene, equipment sterilization, use of disposable lancets, and documentation, were frequently neglected. No statistically significant associations were found between practitioners' demographic characteristics and adherence to safety practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study revealed significant gaps in cupping therapy safety practices among practitioners in Qatar. Although adherence was observed in certain areas, the findings emphasize the need for regular training programs and standardization of safety protocols to improve practice quality and patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"663-669"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481048/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799262","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":"Effectiveness of a Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Self-Efficacy in Patients with Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Alireza Salar, Mehdi Rezvaniamin, Mahsa A Hamedani","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_246_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_246_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hypertension is a major public health challenge, and low self-efficacy undermines adherence to lifestyle change and treatment. Family-centered empowerment may strengthen self-efficacy, yet evidence in Iranian patients with hypertension is limited. This study evaluated the effect of a family-centered empowerment program on self-efficacy in adults with hypertension.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this randomized clinical trial (Zahedan, Iran; November 2020-September 2021), 70 patients were randomized 1:1 to intervention (four weekly 60-min family-centered empowerment sessions with a primary caregiver) or usual care. The primary outcome was hypertension self-efficacy (17-item validated scale) measured at baseline, immediately post-intervention, 1 month, and 3 months. Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) tested time, group, and time × group effects; partial eta squared (<i>η</i> ² <i>p</i>) and Cohen's <i>d</i> complemented <i>p</i> values.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Groups were comparable at baseline (<i>all p</i> > 0.05). Repeated-measures ANOVA showed a significant time × group interaction for total self-efficacy (<i>F</i> = 148.72, <i>p</i> < 0.001; <i>η</i> ² <i>p</i> ≈ 0.69). The intervention group improved across all time points, whereas the control group remained largely stable. At 3 months, total self-efficacy was 53.40 (2.87) (intervention) versus 46.48 (3.64) (control; <i>p</i> < 0.001; Cohen's <i>d</i> = 2.11). Similar patterns were observed for dietary adherence (32.22 (1.30) vs 28.45 (2.13); <i>p</i> < 0.001; <i>d</i> = 2.14), treatment adherence (12.88 (1.45) vs 11.65 (1.69); <i>p</i> < 0.001; <i>d</i> = 0.78), and disease management (8.28 (0.98) vs 6.37 (1.00); <i>p</i> < 0.001; <i>d</i> = 1.93).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A structured family-centered empowerment program meaningfully increased self-efficacy in patients with hypertension over 3 months, with large effect sizes across total and domain scores. Given its cultural fit and low resource needs, integrating this model into routine nursing practice may enhance hypertension self-management.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"677-684"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481028/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799265","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":"Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions in Preventing Pressure Ulcers among Immobile Stroke Patients.","authors":"Halmat A Rasheed, Ronak N Hussein","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_242_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_242_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Individuals with physical disabilities are more likely to develop pressure ulcers due to restricted mobility and diminished sensation. Stroke is the most prevalent medical diagnosis associated with pressure injuries. Pressure ulcer (PU) is a common complication associated with strokes. Timely recognition and implementation of preventive measures are essential in preventing the development of pressure ulcers. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of nursing interventions in preventing pressure ulcers among immobile stroke patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A simple random sampling technique was used to recruit 128 patients; 64 patients were assigned to the control group and 64 to the intervention group. Patients were recruited from the neurological ward at Rizgary Teaching Hospital, Erbil City, Kurdistan region of Iraq, and from the intensive care unit (ICU) at the East Emergency Hospital. Data collection tools included the Braden scale, a risk assessment tool for PUs, and a structured questionnaire. The Chi-square test, logistic regression, and an independent sample <i>t</i>-test were used to analyze the data. The significant level was set as a <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, smoking, advanced age, and friction and shear were the main risk factors for PUs development among immobile stroke patients. The nursing educational interventional program was highly effective in reducing the incidence of PUs among immobile stroke patients (<i>t</i> = 4.130, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Appropriate nursing interventions and patient education can significantly reduce the incidence of PUs as well as prolong the development of PUs among immobile stroke patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"670-676"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481049/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799271","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 Psychoeducational Childbirth Preparation with Relaxation on PTSD and Childbirth Fear After Traumatic Birth: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Azam Naderi-Namvar, Farideh Kazemi, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Mohammad Ahmadpanah","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_265_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_265_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Traumatic childbirth significantly elevates the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fear of childbirth (FOC). This study aimed to investigate the effects of a psychoeducational intervention, incorporating relaxation training, on PTSD and FOC in pregnant women with a history of traumatic childbirth.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This randomized controlled trial included 70 pregnant women in Hamadan, Iran, with a history of traumatic childbirth. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (<i>n</i> = 35) or a control group (<i>n</i> = 35). The intervention group underwent an 8-session psychoeducation protocol that integrated relaxation training, delivered between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation, while the control group received standard prenatal care. PTSD symptoms were assessed using the PSS-SR, and FOC was measured with the CAQ at baseline and at 36 weeks of gestation (4 weeks' postintervention). Data analysis was conducted using ANCOVA in Stata-13.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four weeks' postintervention, the intervention group exhibited a statistically significant reduction in PTSD scores compared to the control group (adjusted mean difference: -9.23; 95% CI: -11.28, -7.18; <i>p</i> < 0.001; Cohen's <i>d</i> = 2.29). Similarly, FOC scores were significantly lower in the intervention group (adjusted mean difference: -5.02; 95% CI: -7.00, -3.05; <i>p</i> < 0.001; Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.30).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A structured psychoeducational intervention for childbirth preparation that incorporates relaxation training effectively alleviates PTSD symptoms and reduces fear of childbirth in pregnant women with a history of traumatic childbirth. The substantial effect sizes observed underscore its clinical relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"691-698"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481046/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799323","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":"Rebirth of the Meaning of Natural Childbirth: A Qualitative Study on the Perceived Impacts of Effective Midwife-Mother Communication among Iranian Midwives and Mothers.","authors":"Zohreh Yeganeh, Mozhgan Javadnoori, Zahra Abbaspoor, Abbas Ebadi, Simin Montazeri","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_267_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_267_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although effective communication between midwives and mothers is linked to positive physiological and emotional outcomes, research on this topic within maternity wards remains limited, and both perspectives have not been adequately explored. A comprehensive understanding of these perceived impacts is essential to highlight the importance of communication in maternity care. This study aims to explore the perceived impacts of effective midwife-mother communication in the maternity ward.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative approach was adopted to explore perceptions of effective midwife-mother communication using the conventional content analysis method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between July and October 2023 with 11 midwives and 12 postpartum mothers in the maternity wards of Ahvaz, Iran. Participants consisted of midwives working in maternity units and mothers who had experienced vaginal births, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thematic analysis revealed one central theme: the rebirth of the meaning of natural childbirth, supported by three themes: 1) reshaping mothers' beliefs and attitudes toward childbearing, 2) meaning-making in natural childbirth, and 3) improving the quality of midwifery services.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Effective communication between midwives and mothers can help restore values and positive emotions and redefine the meaning and experience of natural childbirth. It is recommended that comprehensive frameworks or guidelines for effective communication be developed and integrated into midwifery curricula, training programs, and clinical interventions. Future studies should focus on communication processes and barriers across different maternity care settings to identify effective practices and areas for improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"699-707"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799315","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":"Noninvasive Vibratory Stimulation on Pediatric Pain Scores during Intravenous Cannulation in a Selected Hospital in the United Arab Emirates.","authors":"Azary M Abushahada, Rose E Ilesanmi, Ramya Shine","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_94_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_94_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pediatric patients often experience significant distress and discomfort during intravenous (IV) cannulation. The noninvasive vibratory buzzy device, which utilizes vibration technology, has emerged as a potential solution for mitigating procedural pain in children. However, its application and effectiveness have not been investigated in the United Arab Emirates.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This quasi-experimental study was conducted among children (aged between two and six years) on admission. The children were selected consecutively and assigned to either the intervention group (IVG) or control group (CG). The IVG (<i>n</i> = 5) had the buzzy vibration applied proximal to the IV insertion site along with routine care, while the CG participants (<i>n</i> = 51) received only routine care. Pain level was assessed using the face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability (FLACC) scale before and during IV catheter insertion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results showed that 31 (62%) of children in the IV group were between four and six years old. The pre-intervention FLACC scores in the IVG indicated moderate pain in 21 (41%), mild pain in 20 (39%), and severe pain in 9 (18%). During the intervention, the IVG experienced mild-to-no pain, whereas the CG reported mild-to-moderate pain. A significant negative correlation between pain score and age was observed in the CG (<i>r</i> = -0.2, <i>P</i> = 0.037), indicating higher pain scores in younger children.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Vibratory stimulation using a noninvasive buzzy device effectively reduced procedural pain during cannulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"607-611"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481024/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799277","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":"Quality of Life among Iraqi Ostomy Patients and Its Associations with Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients.","authors":"Alice Khachian, Belqis H A Al-Zamili, Tahereh A K Khoshnazar, Shima Haghani, Masoud Rezaei, Saeb F Al-Saadi","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_167_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_167_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The surgical creation of an ostomy can substantially affect patients' daily functioning and quality of life (QoL). However, no previous study has evaluated QoL among ostomy patients in Iraq, and the influence of demographic and clinical factors remains insufficiently explored.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study included 200 ostomy patients recruited from three oncology centers in Baghdad, Iraq. QoL was assessed using the City of Hope-Quality of Life Ostomy Questionnaire (CoH-QoL-OQ). Associations between demographic and clinical variables and QoL were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), adjusting for age and sex.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on the total QoL score, none of the patients had a good QoL; 92.00% had moderate QoL and 8.00% had low QoL. Patients aged ≥48 years had lower overall QoL compared with younger patients (<i>η</i>² =0.05, <i>p</i> = 0.001). Lower QoL was also observed in patients with malignant tumors before surgery (<i>η</i>² =0.10, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and those receiving chemotherapy after surgery (<i>η</i>² = 0.07, <i>p</i> = 0.001). Social QoL differed significantly across marital status, ostomy type, tumor type, and treatment methods (all <i>p</i> < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Iraqi ostomy patients experience low-to-moderate QoL. Age, marital status, ostomy type, tumor malignancy, and postsurgical treatment methods are significant determinants of QoL in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"638-644"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481026/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799318","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 Challenges Experienced by Oncology Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Mahdieh Poodineh Moghadam, Ahmad Nasiri, Gholamhossein Mahmoudirad","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_176_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_176_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced a range of obstacles for healthcare workers, including oncology nurses. These frontline workers have had to adjust to updated procedures and protocols while providing care for patients with cancer during times of increased stress and uncertainty. This systematic review aimed to examine the difficulties faced by oncology nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A systematic review was performed on the literature using databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed, to find related studies published between January 2019 and July 2024. The quality of the articles was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This systematic review was performed in international databases, resulting in eight eligible studies. The studies highlighted several difficulties experienced by oncology nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, including heightened workload, lack of personal protective equipment, emotional distress, and challenges in communicating with patients and families.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This research revealed that oncology nurses faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted their well-being and their ability to provide quality care for patients with cancer. Healthcare organizations should provide support and resources to help oncology nurses cope with these difficulties and continue to deliver high-quality care.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":"31 4","pages":"569-575"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13481035/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799293","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}