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- Gürarslan Baş, Nazan(3)
- Karadag, Ezgi(3)
- Karatay, Gulnaz(3)
- Karatay, Gülnaz(3)
- Arikan, Duygu(2)
- Arslan, Sevda(2)
- Dal, Nursel Alp(2)
- Erkuş Küçükkelepçe, Gülhan(2)
- Kilic, Serap Parlar(2)
- Metin, Ozgur(2)
- Yesiltepe, Akgun(2)
- Akkus, Yeliz(1)
- Alp Dal, Nursel(1)
- Arslan Şeker, Sevda(1)
- Arıkan, Duygu(1)
- Aylaz, Rukuye(1)
- Bas, Nazan Gurarslan(1)
- Bas, Nazan Guraslan(1)
- Baş, Kazım(1)
- Baş, Nazan Gürarslan(1)
- Beydag, Kerime Derya(1)
- Beydağ, Kerime Derya(1)
- Demirkiran, Bedriye Cansu(1)
- Doğan, Aysel(1)
- Durmaz, Gulbeyaz Baran(1)
- Emiroglu, Oya Nuran(1)
- Gul, Senay(1)
- Gurkan, Kubra Pinar(1)
- Gül, Şenay(1)
- Gümüs, Funda(1)
- Isik, Kevser(1)
- Karaca, Türkan(1)
- Karadag, Gulendam(1)
- Kasimoğlu, Necla(1)
- Kemer, D.(1)
- Kemer, Duygu(1)
- Korkmaz, Fatos(1)
- Kucukkelepce, Gulhan Erkus(1)
- Okursoy, Algin(1)
- Okyar, Ferit(1)
Yayınlar
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1Sleep quality in children with epilepsy and their mothers: A cross-sectional study
Veziroğlu, H.; Kemer, D.
Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the sleep quality of children with epilepsy and their mothers, and to identify the factors affecting sleep quality. Methods The sample comprised 103 mothers of children with epilepsy aged 318 years. Data were collected during face-to-face interviews using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), the Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation analysis. Results According to PSQI, 76.7% of mothers were found to have poor sleep quality. The mean total CSHQ score was 49.99 ± 7.60, indicating clinically significant sleep problems among the children. Mothers' PSQI total scores were significantly associated with income status, number of children, duration of epilepsy, and time spent in digital environments (p < 0.05). Children's CSHQ total scores were significantly associated with age at first seizure, seizure frequency, occurrence of seizures during the last three months, presence of nocturnal seizures, number of antiepileptic drugs used, and ownership of a phone/computer (p < 0.05). Conclusion It was found that children with epilepsy experienced sleep problems related to bedtime resistance and daytime sleepiness, and that their mothers had poor sleep quality. Therefore, the development of supportive intervention programs is recommended to prevent and manage sleep problems in children with epilepsy and their mothers. Implications to practice Multidisciplinary collaboration and nurse-led interventions should be implemented to promote sleep health and improve the quality of life of children with epilepsy and their families.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1Feeding problems in Turkish children with down syndrome and parental quality of life: A cross-sectional study
Okyar, Ferit; Kemer, Duygu
Background Children with Down syndrome (DS) often have feeding problems, which may negatively affect the quality of life (QoL) of their parents. This study aimed to identify feeding problems in children with DS and to examine the relationship between these feeding problems and parental QoL. Methods This cross-sectional study included 105 parents of children aged 10–18 years with DS in Turkey. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP) and the SF-36 Health Survey (SF-36). Results This study indicated that the mean STEP scale scores were below the average level across all frequency × severity subscales. Parents' mean scores on the SF-36 QoL scale were above the reference mean (x̄ = 50.00) for the physical functioning, vitality, mental health, social functioning, pain, and general health perception subscales, whereas scores for the physical role limitation and emotional role limitation subscales were below the reference mean. In this study, a moderate negative correlation was found between STEP subscale scores and parents' mean SF-36 subscale scores ( p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions In this study, a significant negative correlation was found between the STEP subscale scores and the parents' mean SF-36 subscale scores. Implications to practice: Routine feeding assessments using the STEP scale should be conducted for children with DS, and nurse-led parent education programs addressing feeding problems should be implemented.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Effect of neuro-linguistic programming on comfort after cesarean: a randomized controlled trial neuro-linguistic programming comfort level cesarean
Doğan, Aysel; Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydag, Kerime Derya
Background: Due to the deterioration in comfort experienced after cesarean section, mothers go through troubled hours, have problems with breastfeeding, and cannot even meet their own and their baby’s needs. This study was conducted to determine the effect of neuro-linguistic programming on mothers’ comfort levels following cesarean section in the postpartum period. Methods: This study was performed from 1 January to 1 September 2023 as a prospective randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial with 100 participants (50 experimental, 50 control). The research data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Postpartum Comfort Scale. The dependent samples t test and independent samples t test were used in the analysis of research data as well as numbers, percentages, and means. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to evaluate the effect of the NLP more accurately by controlling the pre-test scores. Results: There were statistically significant differences between the mean pretest and posttest postpartum comfort scale scores, physical comfort scores, psycho-spiritual comfort scores, and sociocultural comfort scores of mothers in the intervention group. In this regard, mothers in the intervention group had higher mean postpartum comfort scale scores, physical comfort scores, psycho-spiritual comfort scores, and sociocultural comfort scores in the posttest phase than in the pretest phase. Conclusions: This study revealed that neuro-linguistic programming enhanced the postpartum comfort levels of mothers who underwent cesarean delivery. In this context, it is recommended that nurses and midwives enhance participants’ comfort through the use of neuro-linguistic programming techniques in care processes. Trial registration: NCT05646537.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1The effect of motivational interviewing on healthy lifestyle behaviors and quality of life in on menopausal women: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Orhan, İlksen; Yağmur, Yurdagül
Background: This study aims to determine the effect of motivational interviewing (MI), an effective communication technique, on healthy lifestyle behaviors and quality of life in menopausal women. Methods: This is a randomized controlled empirical study. The study was conducted with a total of 136 women, including 68 for experimental group and 68 for control group. The data were collected using an introductory information form, the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLPL II) and the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL). Women in the experimental group received 6 sessions of motivational interviewing and 2 follow-up interviews in two family health centers (FHCs) from the researcher. No intervention was applied to women in the control group. The data were analyzed using number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test, Bonferroni test, independent samples t test and repeated ANOVA. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the HPLPL II total scale and health responsibility, nutrition, spiritual development, interpersonal relationships, and stress management subscales pre-test, interim test and post-test mean scores of women in the experimental group, and their mean scores increased positively (p < 0.001). In addition, a statistically significant difference was also found between their MENQOL vasomotor, psychosocial, physical and sexual domains pre-test, mid-test and post-test mean scores (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Motivational interviewing was found to be effective in increasing healthy lifestyle behaviors and quality of life in menopausal women. Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials NCT06802458, 17/01/2025 (https//clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06802458), “Retrospectively registered”.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Gynaecological cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle behaviors of women aged 20-65 years: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Yaşar, Beril Nisa; Şeker, Sevda Arslan
For both individual and community health, women's health is vital. In particular, gynecological cancers can be prevented or treated by adopting healthy lifestyles, raising awareness, and detecting them early. This study aimed to identify levels of gynecological cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle behaviors among women aged 20-65 years. There were 251 women in the descriptive cross-sectional study. The Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS), the Descriptive Characteristics Form, and the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale-II (HLBS-II) were used to gather data. The data was analyzed using the Pearson's correlation test, multiple linear regression, and descriptive statistics. The average HLBS-II score was 123.53±20.75, while the average GCAS score was 149.64±21.30. The HLBS-II and GCAS scores showed a statistically significant positive correlation. Women knowledgeable about early diagnosis methods scored 10.758 times higher on the GCAS, while women familiar with vulvar self-examination scored 11.016 times higher. Employed women had a mean HLBS-II score 6.124 times higher than non-employed women (p<0.05). Women's awareness of gynecological cancer was high, but they also had moderately good lifestyle choices. To raise awareness and promote healthy lifestyle choices, healthcare professionals are advised to take part in health-promoting initiatives.
AtıfScopus2WoS2OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2The relationship between parental attitude toward childhood epilepsy and spiritual orientation
Kasimoğlu, Necla; Gürarslan Baş, Nazan
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between parental attitudes toward childhood epilepsy and spiritual orientations. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted online between May and July 2022 with 417 parents residing in the eastern part of Turkey. Data were collected using a descriptive information form, the Social Attitudes Scale toward Childhood Epilepsies, and the Spiritual Orientation Scale. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS software package, employing descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics including independent samples t-test, ANOVA, multiple linear regression and correlation tests. Results: The Total Social Attitudes Scale Score toward Childhood Epilepsies was calculated as 45.10 ± 7.81, and the Spiritual Orientation Scale Score was 89.88 ± 30.30 for parents with an average age of 36.64 ± 8.26. It was found statistically significant and high (p > 0.05) for parents who are female, have a higher level of education, and have previously received education about epilepsy regarding both the Total Social Attitudes Scale Score toward Childhood Epilepsies and the Spiritual Orientation Scale Score. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the Total Social Attitudes Scale Score toward Childhood Epilepsies and the Spiritual Orientation Scale Score. Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, parents' attitudes towards childhood epilepsy are positive, and their spiritual orientation levels are high. As parents' spiritual orientation levels increase, their positive attitudes towards childhood epilepsy also increase.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Social Media Addiction Among Nursing Students and Its Related Factors
Yesiltepe, Akgun; Demirkiran, Bedriye Cansu; Çam, Sevgi Demir
Background: Social media use has become an indispensable part of our lives as a result of technology advancement and is quite high among students. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design. Participants were 289 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Artvin Coruh University, Turkey. The Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) was used to obtain data. T-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and Bonferroni analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The participants' mean SMAS score was 81.03 & PLUSMN; 34.79, which was moderate. A weak and positive correlation was found between social media addiction and daily social media use. Statistical differences were found between social media addiction and social class, maternal education level, place of residence, income level, and general health status. Further, statistically significant differences were found between access to social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Skype, and SMAS and subscales (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The nursing students in this study showed moderate levels of social media addiction. Factors such as daily social media use, year of study, maternal education level, place of residence, income level, and general health status are associated with the degree of social media addiction.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023EFFECT OF GENDER ATTITUDES OF NURSING STUDENTS ON DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTITUDES
Karadag, Gulendam; Gurkan, Kubra Pinar; Yesiltepe, Akgun
Purpose: Violence and gender inequality duo stand out as a global-scale public health problem, not only because of their frequent prevelances but because of their important effects on youth health. Health workers and especially nurses play an important role in preventing violence. This study aimed to examine the effect of gender attitudes of nursing students on their attitudes towards dating and domestic violence. Material and Methods: This study used a descriptive and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of a total 638 nursing students. Data were collected with Questionnaire Form, Gender Role Attitude Scale, Dating Violence Attitudes Scale and Domestic Violence Attitude Scale. Mann Whitney U, Kruskall Wallis, spearmen correlation analysis, corrected Bonferroni was used. Results: The domestic and dating violence of the students were affected by the knowledge of gender, region of residence, gender, maternal education and presence of violence between the parents. Students attitudes of gender roles was found to be high, whereas dating violence attitudes were found at a medium level. Conclusion: Gender roles attitudes nursing students have an effect on their domestic and dating violence attitudes.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022Job Satisfaction, Intent to Stay at Work, and Burnout Levels of Nurses Working in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study
Erkuş Küçükkelepçe, Gülhan; Arslan Şeker, Sevda; Karaca, Türkan
Objective: It is thought that the fact that coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic process has been continuing for a long time, and the level of job satisfaction of nurses may have an impact on their intention to experience burnout and stay at work. This study aimed to determine the relationship between job satisfaction, intention to stay, and burnout levels of nurses working in coronavirus disease 2019 clinics. Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 325 nurses who were working in coronavirus disease 2019 clinics. Data were collected using the sociodemographic characteristics form, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Intent to Leave Job Scale. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were used in the analysis of the research data. Results: Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal achievement, and intent to leave explain 45% of job satisfaction (F = 67.911, p =.000); job satisfaction and intent to leave explain 40% of emotional exhaustion (F = 111.470, p =.000), 16% of depersonalization (F = 33.785, p =.000), and 20% of personal achievement (F = 43.102, p =.000); job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement explain 24% of intent to leave (F = 27.190, p =.000). Conclusion: The prolongation of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the uncertainty of the process, and the conditions related to the working environment of the nurses have an effect on job satisfaction, burnout, and intent to leave. The continuity of the well-being of employees is an important issue that needs to be emphasized and evaluated, as it will have a multi-faceted effect to be ready for different pandemics in the near/far future.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ4Clinical Nurses’ Opinions on Education of Nursing Students: Qualitative Study
Gül, Şenay; Arslan, Sevda; Erkuş Küçükkelepçe, Gülhan
Objectives: This study is conducted to explore clinical nurses’ experiences and perspectives regarding the clinical education of nursing students using Benner’s theory. Materials and Methods: Qualitative design was used in this study. A purposive sample of 15 nurses was recruited from both public and university hospitals in 3 cities in the central, eastern, and southeastern areas of the country. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted. Results: The thematic analysis revealed 3 themes: (a) characteristics of nurses as instructor, (b) nurses’ roles and responsibilities in nursing education, and (c) the factors affecting the effectiveness of clinical education themes emerged. Conclusion: Clinical nurses have important roles and responsibilities in increasing the effectiveness of nursing education. The personality traits, roles, and responsibilities of clinical nurses affect the learning of nursing students. Clinical nurses should be trained to guide nursing students.
AtıfScopus2OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2Homophobia levels of parents of nursing students and affecting factors
Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Alp Dal, Nursel
Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the homophobia levels of parents of students who receive nursing education and the factors affecting their homophobia levels. Design and Methods: The study was carried out as a descriptive and cross-sectional study on the 375 parents of nursing students. Findings: There was statistically significant difference between the case when parents know that there is a homosexual individual in their immediate environment and the mean The Hudson and Ricketts Homophobia Scale (HRHS) score, as well as between the case when parents know that a friend of theirs is homosexual and the mean HRHS score (p < 0.05). Practice Implications: It should be taken into account that parents' prejudices against homosexuals may also affect the way their children view homosexuals.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021First Clinical Placement: Nursing Students’ Views
Korkmaz, Fatos; Tarakcioglu Celik, Gul Hatice; Kucukkelepce, Gulhan Erkus; Arslan, Sevda; Gul, Senay
Objective: Analyzing students’ experiences about clinical practice will help instructors prepare learning settings where students can have more positive experiences. The purpose of this article is to identify nursing students’ views regarding their clinical placement. Method: This descriptive study was conducted with fresher’s in a nursing department of university during spring term of the 2014-2015 academic year in Ankara/Turkey. The data was collected with the question forms prepared by the researchers after the final exam of the “Fundamentals of Nursing Course”. 253 students were provided questionnaires to answer, which were collected after completion. Results: Students mean age was 20.2; 85.4% of them were female and 40.3% of them choose this department for employment opportunities. Students evaluated professional competence and presence of nurses, as “Good” and “Very Good” (with 80% to 90%) and, communication between nurse and patient as “Moderate” and “Bad” (with 60%). Prejudices regarding clinical practice (with 38.7%), fear of making mistake (with 55.3%), prejudices toward clinical setting (with 58.5%), and grade anxiety (with 29.2%) were stated as factors that affect clinical learning negatively. Conclusion: Students’ learning was affected by healthcare professions especially nurses, they worked with, instructors as well as some factors stem from themselves (fear of making a mistake, grade anxiety).
AtıfScopus1WoS1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ3Effects of technology usage on the addictive behaviors of secondary school students
Gürarslan Baş, Nazan; Karatay, Gülnaz
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between technology usage and technology addiction among secondary school students. Design and Methods: This descriptive research was conducted in April 2018 with 840 students in Eastern Turkey. Findings: The average Internet and digital-gaming addiction scores of the participating students were found to be significantly higher among those who used computers, smartphones, and tablets daily and for long periods of time. Implications for Practice: Using technological devices regularly and for long periods of time increases the level of Internet and digital-gaming addiction. Thus, it is important to increase students' awareness of the need to use technological devices appropriately.
AtıfScopus13WoS11OpenAlex19İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2019Scopus SJRQ2Intergenerational transmission of traditional practices at newborn care: An explorative study NEWBORN CARE
Baş, Nazan Gürarslan; Karatay, Gülnaz; Arıkan, Duygu; Baş, Kazım
The study was conducted to reveal the cultural practices used in neonatal care as well as revealing the intergenerational transmission of these practices. This comparative and descriptive study was conducted between December 2015 and June 2016. The study sample consisted of 210 mothers, including 130 grandmothers and 80 mothers. Data was collected by the researchers with the face-to-face interviews with the mothers and analyzed by percentile and frequency. It was observed that 77.0% of the grandmothers cover the baby's face with yellow cloth for treating jaundice, 86.2% of them use olive oil for the infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis, 57.8% use breast's milk for thrush, 50.8% use powder to treat diaper rash, and 36.5% use fine-textured soil (höllük) for the treatment of diaper rash. 70.4% of the mothers were covering the baby's face with yellow cloth for treating jaundice, 77.8% were using olive oil for the dandruff (infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis) treatment, 37.8% were using breast's milk for thrush, and 57.7% were using medical cream for the treatment of diaper rash. According to the results of the study, even though the use of non-rational cultural health practices in neonatal care decreases, it is observed that their importance still remains.
AtıfScopus2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2018Scopus SJRQ2Weaning practices of mothers in eastern Turkey; [Práticas maternas de desmame no leste da Turquia]
Gürarslan Baş, Nazan; Karatay, Gülnaz; Arikan, Duygu
Objective: The study aimed to determine the practices used by breastfeeding mothers to wean their children from the breast. Method: This qualitative–quantitative research was conducted with mothers whose children were registered the pediatric clinics of a state hospital between June and September 2016. In accordance with a purposeful sampling method, 232 mothers of children between the ages of 2 and 5 years were included in the study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire with demographic characteristics of mothers as well as their weaning practices. The data obtained were analyzed with a computer-assisted program using number and percentage distributions. Results: The mean breastfeeding duration was 19.00 ± 7.11 months. It was determined that the majority of mothers (56.5%) used traditional methods for weaning their children. These included applying substances with a bad taste (58.1%) to their breasts, covering their breasts with various materials (26.2%) to make the child not want to nurse anymore, and using a pacifier or feeding bottle (9.2%) to substitute for the mother's breast. Conclusions: It was observed that more than half of the mothers were used some traditional practices that could cause trauma in their children, instead of natural weaning.
AtıfScopus18WoS19OpenAlex26İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1Evaluation of School of health students' ethics position in Turkey
Sen, Emine; Dal, Nursel Alp; Üstün, Cagatay; Okursoy, Algin
Background: The advances in science and technology increasingly lead to the appearance of ethical issues and to the complexity of care. Therefore, it is important to define the ethics position of students studying in health departments so that high quality patient care can be achieved. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the ethics position of the students at Shool of Health of an University in western Turkey. Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. The study population included 540 first, second, third, and fourth year students from the Departments of Nursing, Midwifery, and Rescue and Disaster Management in the 2013-2014 academic year. Data were collected with a Personal Identification Form and The Ethics Position Questionnaire. Obtained data were analyzed with Chi-square test, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Nested Analysis of Variance. Ethical considerations: Before conducting the research, approval was obtained from Ege University Clinical Research Ethics Committee in Izmir and written informed consent was taken from all the participants. Findings: There was no significant difference in the mean scores for the Ethics Position Questionnaire between the students in terms of years and fields of study. Although the mean scores for the subscale idealism did not differ between fields of study, the mean scores significantly differed between years of study. However, the mean scores for the subscale relativism did not differ in terms of years and fields of study. Discussion: Whether students are idealistic or relativistic in terms of ethical judgment will be effective in ethical decision-making skills during patient care. Therefore, we need to define the factors that influence students' ethics position in the future. Conclusion: It is suggested that the courses and practices that teach students to be aware of their ethics position to create an ethical outlook can be placed in the curriculum in health schools.
AtıfWoS7OpenAlex9İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2016Scopus SJRQ3Father's Perceptions of Their Role in Fathers with Babies Aged between 4 and 12 Months in Turkey
Durmaz, Gulbeyaz Baran; Bas, Nazan Guraslan; Gümüs, Funda
A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine fathers' perceptions of their parental role among men with babies aged 4 to 12 months. Datawere collected on Personal Information Forms alongside scores from the Father Role Perception Scale between January and June 2015. Data were analyzed using percentage distributions, independent samples t test, and one-way ANOVA for comparison of more than two groups. Statistically significant differences were found in the scores of fathers for the fathers' role perception scale and their educational background, their profession, their level of income, their wives' educational background and their health insurance (p < .05). The fathers had high positive parental perception level scores. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ3Relationship between social support and fatigue in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the east of turkey
Aylaz, Rukuye; Karadag, Ezgi; Isik, Kevser; Yildirim, Melek
AimThis study was planned to assess the levels of fatigue and social support in patients with diabetes and to determine the relationship between fatigue and social support in these patients. MethodsA descriptive design was used in this research. The study was conducted between March and June 2013 with 300 sampled patients from 1657 studied participants with type 2 diabetes who presented to the diabetes polyclinics of Malatya State Hospital and Inonu University, Turgut Ozal Medical Center. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the Fatigue Severity Scale were used in the study. ResultsWhen the correlation analysis carried out between fatigue severity and social support in patients with diabetes was examined, a significant relationship was found in the negative direction between fatigue severity and family support (r=-0.145, P<0.05) as well as overall support (r=-0.132, P<0.05). A statistically significant difference was found between the Fatigue Severity Scale score and sex, education status, occupation, cohabitation, presence of complications, and hemoglobin A1c (P<0.05). Family support was significant only with respect to marital status, occupation, and being employed (P<0.05). ConclusionIt was seen at the end of this research that social support reduced the level of fatigue in a number of patients with type 2 diabetes. Nurses of diabetes patients should carry out fatigue assessments routinely and reflect these in nursing care plans by also associating them with the social support sources of the patient.
AtıfWoS11OpenAlex15İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2014Hospital and health care satisfaction levels of the parents with inpatient children
Arikan, Duygu; Saban, Fatma; Bas, Nazan Gurarslan
Objective: This research is done with the aim of determining hospital and health care satisfaction levels of the parents with inpatient children. Methods: Research was carried out descriptively at a university hospital after necessary permissions were taken from institutions. Parents whose children would stay at hospital between April-June 2012 formed the structure of the research and without using any sampling method, 171 volunteer parents were included in research. In collecting data, PedsQL Health Care Satisfaction Scale and descriptive information forms were used. In the statistical evaluation of data percentage distributions, means, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis, Mann Whitney U test and alpha coefficient were used. Results: It was determined that there is statistically important difference between communication and technical skill sub-dimensions (p<0,05). It was confirmed that the longer the child hospitalized, general satisfaction of the parents who cannot supply their own necessities (p<0,05), related to moderate technical skill and emotional requirement sub-dimensions decreases (p<0.05). Besides, lower emotional satisfaction subdimension scores for those who had no accommodation (p<0,05), decreased general satisfaction level of the parents who had another child at home (p<0,05). Also family participation and general satisfaction subdimension scores of the parents whose child incurred financial burden was relatively low (p<0,05). Conclusion: Parents were not satisfied with health care services they received. Accordingly, it is offered that the nurses should have a right to make decisions on the procedures related to families' inpatient children and let them be with their children during the procedures and give them information on the procedures that will be applied on the children.
AtıfWoS5OpenAlex7İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2014Scopus SJRQ3Effect of baby oil on pruritus, sleep quality, and quality of life in hemodialysis patients: Pretest-post-test model with control groups
Karadag, Ezgi; Kilic, Serap Parlar; Karatay, Gulnaz; Metin, Ozgur
Aim: To assess the effect of baby oil on pruritus, sleep quality, and quality of life in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods: This pretest-post-test model with control groups study was conducted in HD units in two different provinces in eastern Turkey. The study group consisted of a total of 70 patients receiving HD treatment who met the inclusion criteria, 35 being in the intervention group and 35 in the control group. After the patients in both groups were informed about the study, they were administered a questionnaire, the Severity Scale, Visual Analog Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. Following the administration of baby oil to the patients in the intervention group three times a week for a period of 1 month, the same scales were repeated to explore their pruritic status, sleep quality, and quality of life. The same scales were repeated also for the patients in the control group 1 month later but without administering any baby oil. Results: When the Itch Severity Scale, Visual Analog Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and SF-36 Quality of Life Physical and Mental Component scores of the patients in the control and intervention groups before and after the intervention were compared, the differences in the change were found to be statistically significant in favor of the intervention group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: It was found in this study that administration of baby oil had positive effects on itching, quality of life, and sleep quality in HD patients who had itching complaints.
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