Dr. Zahra Molazem is a distinguished Professor of Nursing at the Fatemeh (SA) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, recognized for her extensive contributions to nursing education, clinical research, and healthcare innovation. She earned her PhD in Nursing from Tarbiat Modares University in 2010, following an MS and BS in Nursing from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. With a career spanning over two decades in academia and clinical instruction, Dr. Molazem’s research primarily focuses on cardiovascular nursing, chronic disease management, patient and caregiver education, and moral distress in healthcare professionals. She has authored numerous influential papers in reputable journals such as BMC Nursing, BMC Medical Education, International Journal of Community-Based Nursing and Midwifery, and BioMed Research International, addressing critical issues in patient safety, resilience, and quality of nursing care. Her recent studies explore digital health interventions, family-centered care, and ethical challenges in nursing practice, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based healthcare improvement. Dr. Molazem has been honored with several institutional awards for academic excellence and leadership and has played key administrative roles, including serving as Vice Dean for Education and Graduate Studies at Shiraz University. She also contributes significantly to the scientific community as an Editorial Board Member and former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Community-Based Nursing & Midwifery. Through her research, mentorship, and editorial leadership, Dr. Molazem continues to advance the global standards of nursing scholarship and professional practice. She has 1056 citations from 55 documents with an h-index of 16.
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Publications
1. Evaluating the effect of a smartphone-based self-help intervention on the quality of life of patients with acute coronary syndrome. (2025). BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.
2. The effect of Citrus aurantium inhalation aromatherapy on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial. (2025). BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.
3. Caregiving burden in family caregivers of patients with coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A content analysis qualitative study. (2025). Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.
4. The effect of training on the quality of patient handoff from emergency medical technicians to the emergency department of the surgical emergency center: A quasi-experimental study. (2024). Sadra Medical Sciences Journal.
5. Effectiveness of family-oriented education on self-care behaviors of patients with acute myocardial infarction: A randomized clinical trial. (2024). International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery.