Effect Of Family-Centered Empowerment Model Research Articles

Analysis of the Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM) Health Education Through WeChat on Medication Compliance and Blood Pressure of Elderly Hypertensive Patients in Rural Areas

Objective: To validate the effectiveness of a Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM) health education through WeChat on medication compliance and blood pressure among elderly hypertensive patients in rural areas. Methods: One hundred and two rural elderly hypertensive patients aged 65–80 years were selected and randomly divided into an experimental and control group of 51 each. The control group implemented conventional health education, and the experimental group implemented FCEM health education through WeChat platform for 4 consecutive weeks. The Therapeutic Adherence Scale for Hypertensive Patients (TASHP) scores and blood pressure measurements were compared between and within the two groups. Results: After the intervention, there were significant differences in medication compliance and blood pressure between the two groups (P < 0.001). In the control group, before and after the intervention, there was a significant difference in medication compliance (P < 0.001), but no significant difference in blood pressure (P > 0.05). In the experimental group, there were significant differences in medication compliance and blood pressure before and after the intervention (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The FCEM health education through an online social platform significantly improved medication compliance and led to effective blood pressure control in rural elderly hypertensive patients. Therefore, as an effective, safe, and economical model, it is also necessary to explore its effectiveness in improving health problems in other chronic diseases and other age groups.

Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model Using Mobile Learning on the Quality of Life in Children with Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background: A reciprocal relationship exists between disease and the quality of life experienced by individuals afflicted with chronic illnesses. Thalassemia is one such condition that accompanies individuals throughout their entire lives. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of a family-centered empowerment model utilizing mobile learning on the quality of life of children aged 6 - 12 years diagnosed with thalassemia. Methods: This study adopted a quasi-experimental design involving 172 patients with medical records at the Shafa Thalassemia Center in Ahvaz, Iran. Participants were selected based on inclusion criteria and subsequently divided into two groups: The intervention group and the control group, each comprising 86 individuals. Data collection tools included the children’s quality of life questionnaire (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory [Ped-SQL]) and researcher-designed questionnaires to measure parents’ awareness and self-efficacy in the field of thalassemia. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 21) and the Mann-Whitney U statistical test. Results: The results demonstrated a significant increase in the level of children’s quality of life following the educational intervention within the intervention group when compared to their pre-education status (P < 0.001). Specifically, 54 (62.7%) of the children who received the intervention exhibited a good level of quality of life after the intervention; however, both before and after the educational intervention, the quality of life of 46 (53.4%) of the children in the control group was reported as poor. Furthermore, the implementation of this model led to a significant increase in parents’ awareness (P < 0.001) and self-efficacy (P = 0.002). These improvements were also notably higher than the control group (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that family-centered mobile learning programs targeted at parents of children with thalassemia can enhance and enrich the quality of life experienced by these children. This approach should be considered an integral part of the care provided to these patients.

Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model in Home Care of Older Adult Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty

ABSTRACT Purpose In the present study, we investigated the effect of the family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) in the home care of older adult patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Design The current study was a randomized controlled study. Methods Two hundred eighty older adult patients who underwent TKA in our hospital from December 2020 to December 2022 were selected. They were divided into intervention and control groups using the random number table method, with 140 cases in each group. After follow-up and attrition, 133 patients were assigned to the intervention group and 130 to the control group. The control group received conventional care, and the intervention group received the care provided using the FCEM. The general characteristics of the study subjects were compiled using a general information questionnaire designed by the researcher. The chi-square test and t-test were used to compare the changes in self-care efficacy, knee function, and the occurrence of postoperative complications in the two groups before and after the intervention. Findings The results suggest that the adoption of FCEM improved patient motivation and self-care efficacy, promoted the recovery of knee function in the short term after surgery, and reduced the likelihood of occurrence of complications. Conclusion The present study highlights the importance of extending the FCEM to multiple domains to fill the gaps in the currently available medical care system for older adults. In addition, the study provides a reference basis for reducing the occurrence of complications and improving patient prognosis. Clinical evidence The FCEM model is an effective strategy to improve the effectiveness of home nursing for older adults.

The effect of family-centered empowerment model on burden of care in parents and blood glucose level of children with type I diabetes family empowerment on burden of care and HbA1C

BackgroundParents play a critical role in caring for their children with diabetes and bear a significant burden of care. Health education has increasingly focused on empowering parents through new strategic methods. The present study aims to investigate the impact of a family-centered empowerment model on the burden of care in parents and blood glucose levels of children with type I diabetes.MethodsAn interventional study was conducted in Kerman, Iran, where 100 children with type I diabetes and their parents were randomly selected as participants. The study aimed to implement a family-centered empowerment model in the intervention group, which consisted of four stages (educational phase, increasing self-efficacy, improving self-confidence, and evaluation) over a period of one month. The control group received routine training. The Zarit Caregiver Burden questionnaire and HbA1c log sheet were utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Questionnaires were administered before, after, and two months post-intervention, and data were analyzed using SPSS 15. Non-parametric tests were employed, and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.ResultsBefore the study, no significant differences in demographic variables, level of burden of care, or HbA1C levels were observed between the two groups (p < 0.05). After the intervention, the burden of care score in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group, both immediately post-intervention and two months later (P < 0.0001). Additionally, the median HbA1C levels in the intervention group were significantly lower than those in the control group after two months (6.5 in the intervention group and 9 in the control group) (P < 0.0001).ConclusionThe findings of this study suggest that the implementation of a family-centered empowerment model is an effective strategy for reducing the burden of care on parents of children with type 1 diabetes and for controlling the HbA1C levels of these children. Based on these results, it is recommended that healthcare professionals consider incorporating this approach into their educational interventions.

Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Knowledge and Caring Performance of Mothers of Children with Leukemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Today, cancer is one of the leading public health concerns worldwide. Being diagnosed with cancer is not necessarily a life-threatening event for children and their families. Objectives: In this view, this study was done to determine the impact of family empowerment programs on the knowledge and care performance of mothers with leukemia children. Methods: The present study is a randomized clinical trial conducted on 62 mothers of children with cancer who were referred to the oncology wards of some educational hospitals in Ahvaz. The subjects were randomly divided into two intervention and control groups. The education was conducted in five sessions of 45 minutes (two sessions per week). Results: Comparison of the mean score of the knowledge of mothers of children with leukemia before education (3.09) and after education (6.29) was one of the interventions that were significant in the intervention group (P &lt; 0.001), but in the control group, no significant statistical difference was observed. Conclusions: The results of the study indicated that by educating the family through the family-centered empowerment model, it is possible to increase the caregiving knowledge of mothers and prevent chemotherapy complications in children

Effects of family-centered program on the specific quality of life of patients with a pacemaker: A nursing intervention study.

Cardiac problem causes changes in different aspects of life in patients, including their activities of daily living (ADL). Because of the important role of family in caring for patient after pacemaker implantation, this study was done to evaluate the effect of family-centered empowerment model on ADL of patient after pacemaker implantation. This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 70 patients who underwent pacemaker implantation in Shahid Chamran Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. Patients and their family in the intervention group received educational program according to family-based empowerment program. The control group only received routine interventions. Data were collected using a valid specific quality of life (QOL) questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS software. Patient's self-efficacy, self-esteem, and personal QOL have been improved after the empowerment program compared with the baseline and the control group (P < 0.05 for all). The QOL in patients with pacemaker is relatively low. Similar to previous studies, family-centered empowerment model, due to participation of the patients and their families in education, learning, and taking care of the patients, could be an appropriate model to implement.

Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Diet Adherence in Hemodialysis Patients

Introduction: Adherence to diet, fluid restriction is essential in the patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between family-centered empowerment model and diet adherence in hemodialysis patients.&#x0D; Methods: This study was a randomized controlled clinical trial that was performed on 60 patients undergoing hemodialysis (30 in each group) in 2016 in Mashhad City. Samples were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to control and test groups. In the experimental group, the family-centered empowerment model and the common care control group were implemented. A demographic questionnaire and adherence to diet was completed by the research participants before and 6 weeks after the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16 and independent t-test, Chi-square, Mann-Whitney with a significance level of p &lt;0.05.&#x0D; Results: A total of 60 patients (24 females and 36 males) with a mean age of 50.93± 16.77 years were included in the study. The mean score of diet adherence before the intervention was not statistically significant between the experimental and control groups, while after the intervention in the experimental group it was increased, which was statistically significant (p &lt;0.001).&#x0D; Conclusion: The group that followed the family-centered empowerment model followed the diet and fluids more than the control group, so taking steps to involve the patients' families is likely to increase acceptance of diet and fluids and improve treatment outcomes.

Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on the Care Burden of the Caregivers of Older Adults with Heart Failure

Background: Developing a chronic disease, like heart failure in older adults disrupts the foundations of the family and imposes a heavy burden on family members. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM) on the care burden of family caregivers of older adults with heart failure. Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study with a controlled before and after design, which was conducted on 80 primary caregivers of older adults with heart failure referring to health centers affiliated with Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. The subjects were non-randomly assigned to either the control (n=40) or intervention (n=40) groups. The program was implemented based on the concepts of the model (perceived threat, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and evaluation) in eight 2-hour sessions, twice a week for four consecutive weeks. Both groups answered the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) in the beginning, in the end, and one month after the study. The data were analyzed by Chi-square, t-test, and the repeated measures ANOVA using SPSS v. 16 software. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the pretest mean score of care burden (P&gt;0.05). However, the groups’ mean score of care burden was significantly different immediately after the intervention (P&lt;0.05) and one month after the study (P&lt;0.05). The repeated measures ANOVA illustrated a significant difference between the mean scores of care burden in the three measurement time points (P&lt;0.0001). Conclusion: Implementation of the FCEM model reduces the burden of care in caregivers of older adults with heart failure. It is suggested that this model be used in training programs for older adults with heart failure and their caregivers.

Effect of Family-centered Empowerment Model on Quality of Life of Patients with Hypertension

Background: Nowadays, the high prevalence of hypertension and its serious complications for affected patients have made this disease a major health issue worldwide. Hypertension, like other chronic diseases, reduces the patients’ quality of life. Maintaining and improving their lifestyles requires the serious support of families. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the effect of the family-centered empowerment model on the quality of life of patients with hypertension. Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 70 hypertensive patients who were referred to two comprehensive health centers in Zahedan University of Medical Sciences in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, in 2020. The participants were selected and randomly allocated based on the inclusion criteria to the intervention (n = 35) and control (n = 35) groups using the consort. The participants in the intervention group received training in four 60-min sessions individually based on the family empowerment model. To collect data, a personal information form and the Quality of Life Questionnaire for hypertensive patients were used. The questionnaire was completed before the intervention and one and three months after the intervention by a self-report method. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS-22 using the independent samples t test, chi-square test, and repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: The results of repeated-measures analysis of variance regarding the effect of time and group on the quality of life showed a statistically significant difference in the second and third phases between the two groups. In other words, the two variables of intervention and time affected the mean score of quality of life, and a statistically significant difference was observed in the measured time intervals (P &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: This study showed that implementing the family-centered empowerment model improves the quality of life of patients with hypertension. Therefore, we recommend employing this method by nurses to engage the patients with chronic diseases and their families in the process of treatment.

Effect of Family-centered Empowerment Model on Self-care Behaviors of Patients with Multiple sclerosis

Background & Aims: Self-care behaviors play an important role in disease management and prevention of complications of multiple sclerosis. The family is one of the most important pillars in supporting the implementation of self-care programs in these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of family-centered empowerment model program on self-care behaviors of patients with multiple sclerosis.Methods: This experimental randomized controlled trial before and after was performed on 60 patients referred to the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic of Ghaem Hospital in Mashhad in 2016-2017. the research units that met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. Data collection tools included; Demographic information questionnaire and self-care skills performance test were completed before and one month after the intervention in both groups. The educational content was presented in 8 sessions of 45 to 60 minutes in accordance with the structures of the family-centered empowerment model for the intervention group and the control group received common trainings. Data were analyzed using SPSS.16 software and independent t-test, analysis of variance and Mann-Whitney.Results: after the intervention, the mean total score of self-care behaviors and its dimensions in the intervention group were significantly higher. Was from the control group (P

Effect of Family-centered Empowerment Model on Knowledge and Stress Level among Mothers of Children with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Deficiency

Background: Family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) greatly values the motivational, psychological, and functional roles of children and their family members in health promotion. Its main goal is to strengthen the family system to promote children and family health. Aim: To investigate the effect of FCEM on knowledge and stress level among mothers of children with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency(G6PD). Study design: A quasi-experimental design was performed. Setting: The study was conducted in hematology outpatient clinic at Mansoura University Children’s Hospital. Subjects: a purposive sample composed of 60 mothers and their children who are suffering from G6PD deficiency. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection: Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Deficiency Knowledge Questionnaire and Arabic version of Perceived Stress Scale. Results: There were an improvement in the mean score of mothers' total knowledge with statistically significant difference (P<0.001) in the post intervention phase compared to pre intervention phase. Mean score of mothers' stress level was 26.90 ± 6.26 pre the FCEM implementation and decrease to17.36 ± 2.73 post FCEM with a statistically significant difference. Conclusion: Applying FCEM on mothers of children with G6PD deficiency leading to improvement of their knowledge regarding G6PD and reduce their level of stress Recommendations: researchers recommended implementing FCEM for all mothers and their children with chronic diseases as a strategy for education and management.

Effect of Family-centered Empowerment Model on Eating Habits, Weight, Hemoglobin A1C, and Blood Glucose in Iranian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Background: Families play a peculiar role in adherence to treatment in diabetic patients; therefore, it seems that interference in motivational, psychological, and self-issued characteristics based on the family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) affects this adherence. Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effect of FCEM on eating habits, weight, hemoglobin A1C, and blood glucose control in Iranian patients with type 2 diabetes. Method: This semi-experimental study was conducted on 70 participants with type 2 diabetes in a diabetes clinic in Birjand, Iran, in 2018. The participants were selected via purposive sampling and randomly assigned to two groups of control (n=35) and intervention (n=35) using block randomization. The intervention group received family-centered empowerment training for four weekly-held 90-min sessions. Data were collected using demographic and disease characteristics form and Azartel et al.’s Dietary Behaviors Questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS software (version 19). Results: The mean age scores of participants in the intervention and control groups were 49.66±6.37and 49.46±5.98 years, respectively. The intervention group showed an increasing trend through time, where the mean scores for eating habits and blood glucose had insignificant improvement one month (P>0.05) and three months (p 0.05). Implications for Practice: The FCEM can improve nutritional behaviors, hemoglobin A1C, and blood glucose in type 2 diabetic patients. This intervention can guide health care providers on how to improve the eating habits of diabetic patients through family empowerment training.

The Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM) on Improving Family Functioning of Children Diagnosed with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency

Introduction and Aim: Caring for child with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiencycauses a lot of stress for parents. Family-centered empowerment model is one of the educational programs.Materials and Methods: A controlled clinical trial was conducted on parents of children with G6PDdeficiency that was referred to Iran Hospital of Iranshahr. The participants were randomly divided intoan experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). To collect the data, the Family AssessmentDevice (FAD) was completed by the children’s parents before and after the intervention. The FAD scalesdemonstrated fairly good internal consistency (the Cronbach’s alpha of the questionnaire ranged from 0.72to 0.92 and its validity and reliability were 0.76 to 0.66 indicating the acceptable values. The family-centeredempowerment model was implemented during four sessions. One month after the intervention, the subjectscompleted the questionnaire again and finally the data were analyzed by the statistical tests.Results: Both the paired and independent sample t-tests were used for all statistical analyses at a significancelevel of P&gt;0.05. Also, both the chi-square test and the Fisher’s exact test were used to compare qualitativevariables in two groups. The mean FAD scores of the intervention group were significantly decreased from152/4 to 1.120 (P&lt;0.001), while no statistically significant difference was observed in the mean FAD scoresfor controls before and after the intervention. Furthermore, the mean FAD scores in the intervention groupwere decreased to 32.3 units and up to 0.6 unit in the controls, and the difference between two groups wasstatistically significant (P&lt;0.001).Conclusion: According to the results obtained, the implementation of family-centered empowerment modelhas a significant effect on improving the family functioning of children diagnosed with G6PD deficiency.Therefore, it is recommended to implement in health centers in order to prevent recurrent attacks of thisdisease.

The Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Anxiety of Mothers of Children with Cancer

The Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Anxiety of Mothers of Children with Cancer

Effect of family-centered empowerment model on self-efficacy in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder: A quasi-experimental study

Objective: Obsessive compulsive disorder is one of the most common disorders affectig the individuals’ performance. Promotion of self-efficacy is important in these patients. This study determined the impact of family-centered empowerment model on self-efficacy in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder.&#x0D; Material and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental single group before-after intervention study, which conducted on 36 patients with Obsessive compulsive disorder. The samples were selected with purposive sampling method using inclusion criteria. The family-centered empowerment model was implemented in 5 sessions for 3 months focusing on four categories (perceived threat, self-efficacy, educational contribution, and assessment). The instrument used consisted of two parts including demographic information questionnaire and Self-efficacy Questionnaire which was completed before, immediately after, and 1.5 month after intervention by the study units. The data were analyzed with SPSS21 using descriptive Statistics, repeated measure ANOVA and paired t-test.&#x0D; Results: The mean selfefficacy scores were 47.78±8.71 and 51.44±10.83 before and after intervention, respectively (P=0.04). Also, a comparison of self-efficacy scores with t-test before and after intervention and follow-up indicated a significant correlation (P&lt;0.05).&#x0D; Conclusion: Our findings showed the implementation of family-centered empowerment model could be recommended to increase the rate of self-efficacy in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder.&#x0D; Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.274-280

The effect of family-centered empowerment model and participatory care model on quality of life in children with thalassemia major: A quasi-experimental study

Purpose: This aimed to compare the effect of family-centered (FC) empowerment model and participatory care model on quality of life (QoL) in children with thalassemia major. Methods: This quasi-experimental pre- post-test study was conducted on three groups, including the FC empowerment, the participatory care model and control. The study samples consisted of thalassemia children who met the inclusion criteria. The samples were randomly divided into three by lot. Data was collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. The control group received routine care only. The intervention program was implemented for four sessions of 45 minutes during two weeks (two sessions per week) in the conference hall of the hospital. The data were analyzed analysis of covariance with the Bonferroni post hoc test. The significance level was set at < 0.05. Results: A significant difference in the means of physical (p=0.002), social (P<0.001), and educational (p = 0.001) dimensions among FC, participatory model, or control group. However, there was no significant difference in the means of emotional dimension among the study groups (p=0.316). Conclusions: The FC empowerment model was not superior to the participatory care model except in the educational dimension of the QoL of children with thalassemia.

The effect of family-centered empowerment model on the Self-care ability of patients with colorectal cancer

Background and Aim: Colorectal cancer is a chronic disease that reduces the patients’ quality of life. Hence, it is essential to have self-care ability. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the family-centered empowerment model on the self-care ability of patients with colorectal cancer. Materials and Methods: The present study is a randomized controlled study. The statistical population consisted of all patients referring to the surgery ward of the colorectal clinic affiliated with Shahid Faghihi Hospital in Shiraz in 2018. A total of 72 patients were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly allocated into control and experimental groups. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. The duration of this study was 9 months. Results: The results show that the mean score of total self-care ability and its components in the experimental group after the intervention had a significant increase compared to baseline (p&lt;0.001) and the mean score of total self-care ability and its components in patients in the control group after the intervention was significantly higher than before the intervention (p&lt;0.05). Moreover, the score of total self-care ability and its components in patients in the experimental group increased significantly more than the control (p&lt;0.001) .Lastly, the mean score of total self-care ability and its components (except for the visit component) after intervention in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The family-centered empowerment model can affect the self-care ability of patients with colorectal cancer. It is suggested that non-pharmacological interventions be combined with medical interventions in treatment plans.

Effect of Implementing Family-centered Empowerment Model on the Quality of Life in School-age Children Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is the most prevalent chronic rheumatologic disease of children. The quality of life (QOL) in these individuals is affected by physical pain, discomfort, treatment complications, and frequent absences from school leading to academic failure. No research similar to the present investigation was performed in this area. Aim: We aimed to evaluate the problems of children with rheumatoid arthritis. Moreover, we assessed the effect of family-centered empowerment on the QOL of these children. Method: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 60 children aged 8-12 years diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in Akbar Pediatrics Hospital, Mashhad, Iran in 2018. The subjects were divided into test and control groups. The four stages of family-centered empowerment model, namely improvement of knowledge, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and assessment were executed for the test group. After a month, the inventory of pediatric quality of life was completed again. Data analysis was performed by Mann-Whitney U test, independent t-test, and paired t-test using SPSS version 16. Results: No significant difference was observed between the groups regarding age (P=0.351). In addition, the post-intervention QOL of the test group was significantly higher than the control group (P=0.004). There was a significant difference between the pre- and post-intervention QOL in the test group (P < 0.001). Implications for Practice: This study indicated the effect of family-centered empowerment model on the physical, emotional, educational, and social dimensions of QOL of children aged 8-12 years diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. As a result, this model is recommended to empower the children with this disease or other chronic diseases and their caregivers.

The Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on the Illness Perception in Heart Failure Patients: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Heart failure is a chronic medical condition that, despite the existing therapies, involves different aspects of an individual’s life (such as self-care capability). Illness perception is one of the most important variables which seem to improve the self-efficacy skills in chronic diseases such as heart failure. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of family–centered empowerment model on the perception of the illness in heart failure patients. Methods: This interventional study was performed on 70 heart failure patients, assigned into control and experimental groups, admitted to the heart clinic of Hazrate Fatemeh hospital in Shiraz. After the convenience sampling, the patients were divided into two control and intervention groups by block randomization method. For experimental group, the family-centered empowerment modeling was done in 5 sessions. The research materials included demographic information and Brief illness perception questionnaires (B-IPQ). Data were analyzed using SPSS v.13 software. The statistical tests included Wilcoxon, Man-Whitney, and Independent t-test. P value less than 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: In this study, both control and experimental groups were homogeneous with demographic information. Before the intervention in different dimensions of illness perception, all of the values in both groups were the same; However, after the intervention, a significant difference was observed in all of the dimensions of illness perception, except for Time line; so that the most and the least changes were related to the concern (1.09 (0.61) vs 3 (0.93)), and identity dimensions (0.97 (0.61) vs 2.11 (0.67)), respectively. Conclusion: On the basis of the above, it can be concluded that this model modifies the illness perceptions in heart failure patients. Cardiac nurses should consider family- based empowerment model as a treatment for heart failure patients

Investigating the Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on the Lifestyle of Children Suffering From Leukemia

Investigating the Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model on the Lifestyle of Children Suffering From Leukemia