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    The situation of nursing education in Turkey during the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic
    (Aves, 2021) Karaöz, Sümeyye; Üstün, Besti; Doğan, Selma; Eroğlu, Kafiye; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 6061
    Aim: in this research, it is aimed to determine how applied education in nursing is carried out in Turkey, the education-teaching methods used, the difficulties experienced, and solution suggestions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: the sample of the descriptive study consisted of nursing education administrators of 80 universities in Turkey that provide undergraduate education in nursing. The data were collected online between February 2021 and March 2021, in the Qualtrics program, through a questionnaire containing 43 questions about the introductory features of the institution and educational management during the epidemic process. In the evaluation of the data, descriptive statistics such as number, percentage, and mean were used. Results: in 56.6% of the institutions, the number of students was over 500, the average number of students per instructor was 36.13 ± 17.71, and there were no instructors at the rate of 13-18.8% in the courses who have intensive credit and clinical practice; 52.5% of the administrators found the skill laboratory equipment in their schools partially sufficient; 52.5% of them had problems with education before the pandemic. During the pandemic, almost all of the schools held meetings (96.1%) on how to conduct education, and the university’s top management (82.5%) and higher education institution (73.7%) were most influential in the decisions taken. It was determined that while all of the theoretical courses were conducted remotely and hybrid, only 8.8% of the laboratories and 12.5% of the clinical/ field practices were conducted face-to-face. Almost all the administrators (96.5%) stated that they could not reach the learning outcomes due to the inability to perform clinical/ field practices. Administrators have easy access to the document of the course of distance education (72.5%); they stated that distance education has positive contributions to save time and flexibility of the course time (48.8%). Conclusion: the problems experienced in nursing education programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the inability to carry out laboratory and clinical/field applications, made it difficult to reach the educational goals. For this reason, it was concluded that practical education should be made face-to-face and the missing practices should be compensated.
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    The effect of erythrocyte transfusion on pediatric patient outcomes in non-cardiac
    (İnönü Üniversitesi, 2022) Karaçay, Pelin; Kebapçı, Ayda; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 179331; 203808
    Non-kardiyak cerrahi girişim geçiren hastalarda eritrosit transfüzyonunun hasta sonuçlarına etkisini inceleyen çalışmaların sayısı oldukça sınırlıdır. Bu çalışmada amaç, non-kardiyak cerrahi girişim geçiren pediatrik hastalarda, eritrosit süspansiyonu (ES) transfüzyonunun hasta sonuçlarına etkisinin belirlenmesidir. Tanımlayıcı ve karşılaştırıcı nitelikte olan bu retrospektif çalışmaya, 2018-2020 yılında özel bir üniversite hastanesinde yatan, elektif non-kardiyak cerrahi girişim geçiren 144 çocuk hasta (ES uygulanan n=52; ES uygulanmayan n=92) dahil edildi. Verilerinin analizinde, tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve hasta sonuçlarının karşılaştırılmasında Mann-Whitney U testi kullanıldı. Çalışmada, hastaların taburculuk sırası hemoglobin (Hgb) düzeyi ve hastanede toplam kalış süreleri primer hasta sonucu ölçütleri olarak belirlendi. Her iki grup arasında taburculuk sırası bakılan Hgb değerleri (10.2 vs 10.8) arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olmadığı belirlendi. Hastanede toplam yatış süreleri incelendiğinde ise; ES transfüzyonu uygulanan gruptaki hastaların hastanede yatış süresinin uygulanmayanlara göre (19.3 gün vs 6.2 gün) istatistiksel olarak anlamlı şekilde yüksek olduğu belirlendi (p<.01). Eritrosit transfüzyonu, non-kardiyak cerrahi girişim geçiren hastalarda hastanede kalış süresini uzattığını düşündürmüştür. Non-kardiyak cerrahi girişim geçiren pediatrik hastalara yönelik kısıtlayıcı transfüzyon stratejisinin kullanımına gereksinim vardır. Ayrıca multidisipliner ekip ve hemovijilans hemşireleri arasındaki iletişim arttırılarak ve hastaların klinik bulguları ve tanısı dikkate alınarak gereksiz transfüzyonu engelleyecek yaklaşımlar uygulanmalıdır. / The number of studies examining the effect of erythrocyte transfusion on patient outcomes in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery is very limited. This study aimed to determine the effect of erythrocyte transfusion on patient outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. This descriptive, comparative, and retrospective study included 144 pediatric patients who underwent elective, non-cardiac surgery in a private university hospital in 2018-2020. In the analysis of the data; the Mann-Whitney U test was applied to compare descriptive statistics and patient outcomes. In the study, the hemoglobin level at the discharged time of the patients and the total hospitalization time were determined as the primary patient outcome criteria. It was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of Hgb values (10.2 vs 10.8) at discharge (p > .01). When the hospitalization time was examined; it was determined that the hospitalization period (19.3 days) of the patients in the experimental group was statistically significantly higher than the control group (6.2 days) (p < .01). Erythrocyte transfusion increased hospitalization time in hospital of pediatric patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. There is a need for the use of a restrictive transfusion strategy for pediatric patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. In addition, approaches should be implemented to prevent unnecessary transfusions by increasing the communication between the multidisciplinary team and hemovigilance nurses and considering the clinical findings and diagnosis of patients.
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    Gebelikte belirlenen risk faktörlerinin anne ve bebek sağlığı açısından ortaya çıkardığı sorunların incelenmesi
    (Düzce Üniversitesi, 2014) Balkaya, Nevin Akdolun; Vural, Gülşen; Eroğlu, Kafiye; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 6061
    Araştırma, gebelikteki risk faktörlerini ve bunların ane ve bebek sağlığına etkilerini belirlemek amacıyla prospektif olarak yapılmıştır. Çalışma, Bolu il belediye sınırları içindeki Merkez Sağlık Ocakları’nda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sağlık Ocakları’na 6 ay içinde başvuran, 1. trimestrı dolduran ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden toplam 184 gebe çalışmaya alınmıştır. İzlem sonucunda gebelerde birden fazla risk faktörü bulunduğu ve risklerin gebelik haftası ilerledikçe artığı gözlenmiştir. Kadınların %6.8’i doğum eyleminde sorun yaşarken, doğum sonrası sadece bir annede sorun görülmemiştir. Gebelikteki bireysel ve ailesel riskler, özelikle obstetrik, tıbi öykü ve şimdiki gebeliğe bağlı çeşitli risk faktörleri düşük tehdidi, erken doğum tehdidi, prematür eylem, preklemsi, doğum korkusu, sezaryen doğum, bebek ölümü, konjenital anomali bebek doğumu, doğum sonrası enfeksiyon ve doğum sonrası ruhsal sıkıntı yaşama riskini artırmıştır. Gebeliği riske sokan faktörler peripartum dönemde ane ve bebeğin sağlığını olumsuz etkilemektedir. Bu nedenle hemşirelerin gebelikteki risk faktörlerini erkenden saptamaları, özelikle risk altındaki gebeleri düzenli ve sık olarak izlemeleri ve riskler ve olası etkilerine yönelik koruyucu bakım, eğitm ve danışmanlık hizmetlerini vermeleri önemlidir. / The study has ben carried out prospectively to determine risk factors in pregnancy and their impacts on both mother’s and newborn’s health in central health-care centers in Bolu. A total of 184 pregnant women who had visited health-care centers within 6 months, had completed first trimester and accepted to attend at research were included. As a result of follow-up, it was observed that attendants had multiple risk factors and risks increased with gestational age. Of women 6.8% experienced problems in delivery, only one mother had no problem postpartum. Various individual and family risk factors were present during pregnancy. Particularly obstetrics, medical history and a variety of present pregnancy related risk factors increased risks of miscarriage, risks of preterm labor, preterm labor, preclampsia, fear of childbirth, cesarean birth, infant mortality, births of babies with congenital anomalies, neonatal infections and postpartum psychological distress. Factors risking pregnancy influence mother’s and newborn’s health in peripartum period adversely. Therefore it is important hat nurses determine risk factors early during pregnancy, follow up especially the pregnant women at risk regularly and frequently and give effective preventive care, education and counseling related to the risks and their possible consequences.
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    The effect of colostomy and ileostomy on acts of worship in the Islamic faith
    (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (LWW), 2016) Akgül, Betül; Karadağ, Ayişe; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 3549
    PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of colostomy and ileostomy on Muslim patients' acts of worship. DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The research setting was a stoma therapy unit of a 500-bed capacity training and research hospital in Ankara, Turkey. The study sample comprised 150 patients with colostomies (40.7%) or ileostomies (59.3%); their mean age was 51.6 +/- 12.9 (mean +/- standard deviation), more than half (60.7%) were men, and 84.7% were married. METHODS: Participants were queried about specific religious practices following ostomy surgery including those related to salat, fasting, and pilgrimage. Data were collected using forms specifically designed for this study; respondents were interviewed either face-to-face or via telephone. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the influence of a fecal ostomy on specific religious activities. RESULTS: Participants reported decreasing the frequency of daily and Friday prayers (25.2% and 22.7%, respectively) or stopped practicing these activities all together (12.0% and 14.0%, respectively). Respondents tended to increase the frequency of acts of absolution while reducing acts of fasting. Perceptions of cleanliness, central to performance of salat within the Islamic faith, emerged as a central concern. CONCLUSIONS: Ostomy surgery influences multiple religious acts practiced by Muslims. Awareness of the potential impact of a fecal ostomy on religious acts within the Islamic faith, combined with specialized education about spiritual practices delivered by the WOC nurse or a knowledgeable resource person, is strongly recommended for all persons following ostomy surgery.
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    Hemşirelikte lisans programını değerlendirme ölçeği (HLPDÖ): Geliştirilmesi, geçerliği, güvenirliği
    (Logos Tıp Yayıncılığı, 2014) Demiralp, Meral; Ünver, Vesile; Güvenç, Gülten; Şengün, Güler; Üstünsöz, Ayfer; Akbayrak, Nalan; Hatipoğlu, Sevgi; Akyüz, Aygül; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 42416
    Amaç: Bu metodolojik çalışma, Hemşirelikte Lisans Programını Değerlendirme Ölçeğinin geliştirilmesi ve psikometrik özelliklerinin test edilmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirildi. Yöntem: Çalışmanın örneklemini Ankara’da bir hemşirelik lisans programlarından mezun 202 hemşire oluşturdu. Lisans programının kazandırdığı bilgi ve becerilerin, mesleki yeterlilik ve bireysel gelişime yaptığı katkılarla ilgili hemşirelerin düşüncelerini ve görüşlerini belirlemek için 12 hemşire ile odak grup görüşmesi yapıldı. Niteliksel görüşmeler sonrası oluşturulan ölçek ifadeleri, taslak halinde iki ayrı uzmana sunuldu, alınan geri bildirimlerle ilgili ifadeler aynı başlık altında toplandı, benzer maddeler çıkarılarak ölçeğin son şekli 40 madde olarak belirlendi. Bulgular: Hemşirelikte Lisans Programını Değerlendirme Ölçeği “Mesleki Gelişim ve Yeterliliği Değerlendirme”, “Öğretim Sürecini Değerlendirme”, “Bireysel Gelişimi Değerlendirme”, “Evrensel, Ulusal ve Mesleki Değerleri Kazandırma” olmak üzere toplam dört
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    Video-based laboratory practice during the covid-19 pandemic: nursing students' skill levels and opinions
    (İnönü Üniversitesi, 2022) Albayrak, Selvinaz; Karaçay, Pelin; Şengül, Tuba; Yalçın, Begüm; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Teaching Faculty; School of Nursing; 179331; 59230; N/A
    The aim of this research is to evaluate the skill levels and opinions of nursing students in the laboratory practice of the Health Assessment course, which has been done video-based with distance education. The research is in a semi-experimental, single group post-test design. The study sample is consisted of 26 sophomore nursing students who took the Health Assessment Course laboratory practice by distance education. After students recorded and uploaded skills videos, they participated one to one online education sessions with the educators. The data of the research were collected online between February-March 2021 by using “Questionnaire Form” and “Skill Assessment Tool”. Descriptive statistical methods were used in the analysis of the data. It has been determined that, the students' average skill scores were 92.05±6.50 (min-max:76.60-100), the average time of recording and uploading examination video was 2.80±2.13 (min-max:1-10) hours, the average satisfaction with the application was 8.50±1.70 (min-max:4-10), and the average physical examination skills acquired by the students at the end of the course was 7.23±1.36 (min-max:4-10). While 80.8% of the students found the method used in the course adequate, 92.3% stated that their physical examination skills and self-confidence improved. Additionally, of the students; 50% expressed uncertainty about performing the skills on real patients, 96.2% stated that they noticed the skills that needed to be developed in one to one education sessions, they had the most difficulty in making and uploading a video recording of the examination and convincing their family members/friends for examination, and 69.2% recommended this method. As a result, it has been revealed that students' physical assessment skills improved and they had positive opinions about this method. / Bu araştırmanın amacı; hemşirelik öğrencilerinin, uzaktan eğitimle video temelli yürütülen Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi dersi laboratuvar uygulamasındaki beceri düzeylerinin ve görüşlerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Araştırma yarı deneysel tek grup son test türündedir. Araştırmanın örneklemini, Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi dersi laboratuvar uygulamasını uzaktan eğitimle alan 26 ikinci sınıf hemşirelik öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Öğrenciler, becerilerin video kaydını yapıp yükledikten sonra eğitimciler ile birebir çevrimiçi eğitim oturumlarına katılmışlardır. Araştırmanın verileri, Şubat-Mart 2021 tarihinde “Anket Formu” ve “Beceri Değerlendirme Aracı” kullanılarak elektronik ortamda toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatiksel yöntemler kullanmıştır. Öğrencilerin beceri puanlarının ortalaması 92.05±6.50 (min-max:76.60-100), her bir muayenenin video kaydını yapmak ve yüklemek için harcanan sürenin ortalaması 2.80±2.13(min-max:1-10) saat, uygulamadan memnuniyet ortalaması 8.50 ± 1.70 (min-max:4-10), ders sonunda öğrencilerin kazandıkları fiziksel muayene yapma becerisi ortalamasının ise 7.23±1.36 (min-max:4-10) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin %80.8’i derste kullanılan yöntemi yeterli bulurken, %92.3’ü fizik muayene becerilerinin ve kendine güvenlerinin geliştiğini ifade etmiştir. Ayrıca, öğrencilerin; %50’si gerçek hasta üzerinde becerileri yapabileceğinden emin olmadığını, %96.2’si birebir eğitim oturumlarında geliştirmesi gereken uygulamaları fark ettiğini, en çok zorluğu muayenenin video kaydını yapma ve yükleme ile aile bireylerini/arkadaşlarını muayene etmek için ikna etmekte yaşadıklarını, %69.2 si ise bu yöntemi önerdiklerini belirtmişlerdir. Sonuç olarak, öğrencilerin fiziksel değerlendirme becerilerinin geliştiği ve bu yöntemle ilgili olumlu görüşlerinin olduğu ortaya koyulmuştur.
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    Geolocator tracking of Great Reed-Warblers (acrocephalus arundinaceus) identifies key regions for migratory wetland specialists in the Middle East and sub-Saharan East Africa
    (American Ornithological Society (AOP), 2016) Horns J.J.; Buechley, E.; Chynoweth, M.; Çoban, E.; Kirpik, M. A.; Herman, J. M.; Şaşmaz, Y.; Şekercioǧlu, Ç. H.; School of Nursing; Koç University Hospital
    Wetland-dependent migratory songbirds represent one of the most vulnerable groups of birds on the planet, with >67% of wetland-obligate species threatened with extinction. One of the major hurdles for conservation efforts is determining the migration routes, stopover sites, and wintering sites of these species. We describe an annual migration cycle revealed by geolocator tracking of Great Reed-Warblers (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) breeding in the Aras River wetlands of eastern Turkey. Because of its relatively large size and breeding ground fidelity, the Great Reed-Warbler is an excellent candidate for geolocator studies and can serve as an indicator species for other wetland songbirds, many of which are particularly threatened in the Middle East. All birds made use of at least 2 wintering grounds in South Sudan, on the Indian Ocean coast and on the western shores of Lake Malawi, as well as several important stopover sites. We also identified a counterclockwise migration path into and out of Africa. Throughout the year, these birds encountered 277 Important Bird Areas, >40% of which had little or no protection. Many species of wetland songbird, particularly threatened species, may be too rare or too small to be the focus of similar studies. Our results not only allow for comparisons with other Great Reed-Warbler populations, but also reveal previously unknown stopover and wintering locations to target conservation efforts that will help wetland-dependent bird species in the Middle East and East Africa.
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    Postpartum sexuality: a study from Turkish women’s perpectives
    (Era's Lucknow Medical College _ Hospital, 2022) Gölbaşı, Zehra; Turgut, Nilüfer; Kaya, Didem; Eroğlu, Kafiye; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 6061
    This study is a descriptive study conducted to determine women's views on sexuality in the postpartum period. This study was conducted in the postpartum clinic of a state hospital in a city in Turkey. The study sample included 355 women with 95% confidence and 5% margin of error. The data was collected through questionnaire which were conducted face to face interviews. Chi-square test was used in statistical analysis. The average age of participant women is 26.31 (SD=5.54). The 51.3% of women agreed that “it is a sin to have sexual intercourse within 40 days following the childbirth”. There is no significant difference between primipara and multipara women in the sense of agreement frequency of this statement (p>0.05). On the other hand, the 46.8% of women agreed with the statement that “Resuming sexual intercourses after birth would be difficult” and 46.5% agreed “Sexual intercourse after birth would be painful”. There was a statistically significant difference in the acceptance rate of these statements between multiparous and primiparous women (p<0.05). According to these results, it is recommended to address the issue of postpartum sexuality within the scope of both prenatal and postnatal care services.
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    The relationship between work-related variables, job satisfaction, and perceived professional autonomy of radiation oncology nurses in Turkey
    (Kare Yayıncılık, 2020) Mert, Şahika; Türkmen, Emine; Faculty Member; Semahat Arsel Nursing Education, Practice and Research Center / Semahat Arsel Hemşirelik Eğitim, Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (SANERC); School of Nursing; 109503
    Introduction: this study analyzed the relationship between work-related variables, job satisfaction, and perceived professional autonomy in Turkish radiation oncology nurses. Methods: this descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 138 radiation oncology nurses employed at university, public, and private hospitals. Data were collected using a data collection form that included demographic variables and the 30-item Nursing Activity Scale. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the impact of independent variables on the perceived professional autonomy and job satisfaction of nurses. Results: The nurses’ perceptions of professional autonomy and job satisfaction were moderate. Experience, being a ward head/outpatient clinic nurse, and training affected the level of professional autonomy of nurses (OR: 2.90, 2.62, and 2.56, respectively). Additionally, the type of hospital, perceived level of professional autonomy, and position affected the level of job satisfaction (OR: 4.05, 3.23, and 2.35, respectively). Discussion and conclusion: Radiation oncology nurses with a moderate level of professional autonomy and job satisfaction and those completing undergraduate and graduate education perceived lower levels of autonomy than other nurses did, indicating a significant clinical problem. It is recommended that healthcare and nursing directors increase radiation oncology nurses’ professional autonomy based on job requirements and responsibilities because low autonomy may cause job stress and burnout. / Giriş ve amaç: bu çalışma, Türk radyasyon onkolojisi hemşirelerinin otonomi düzeyi, iş doyumu ve işle ilgili özellikleri arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem ve gereçler: bu tanımlayıcı, kesitsel çalışma, üniversite, devlet ve özel hastanelerde görev yapan 138 radyasyon onkolojisi hemşiresinin katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, demografik özellikler ve 30-maddeli Hemşirelik Aktivite Ölçeği’ni içeren soru formu kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Hemşirelerin mesleki otonomi ve iş doyumu algısı üzerine etki eden etmenler çoklu lojistik regresyon analizi ile incelenmiştir. Bulgular: radyasyon onkolojisi hemşirelerinin mesleki otonomi algısı ve iş doyumu orta düzeyde bulunmuştur. Hemşirelerin mesleki otonomisi üzerine deneyim, yönetici/eğitimci olma ve eğitimin etkili olduğu (sırasıyla OR: 2.90, 2.62, 2.56) belirlenmiştir. Hemşirelerin iş doyumuna ise çalıştıkları hastane türü, algılanan profesyonel otonomi düzeyi ve çalıştıkları pozisyonun etkili olduğu (sırasıyla OR: 4.05, 3.23, 2.35) ortaya konmuştur. Tartışma ve sonuç: genel olarak radyasyon onkolojisi hemşirelerinin algıladığı mesleki otonomi ve iş doyumunun orta düzeyde olması ve lisans/lisansüstü düzeyde eğitim almış hemşirelerin otonomi düzeyini diğerlerine göre düşük algılaması önemli bir sorundur. Bu durum, iş stresine ve tükenmişliğe yol açabileceğinden, sağlık ve hemşirelik yöneticilerinin, radyasyon onkolojisi hemşirelerinin yaptıkları işin gerekleri ve sorumluluklarına uygun olacak şekilde yetkilerini artırmaları önerilir.
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    NOC/NIC linkages to NANDA-I for continence care of elderly people with urinary incontinence in nursing homes: a systematic review
    (Aves, 2019) Bebiş, Hatice; Moorhead, Sue; Gençbaş, Dercan; Özdemir, Serpil; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 32470
    Aim: the aim of this study was to review interventional studies conducted by nurses about elderly people with urinary incontinence in nursing homes and to match the results to standardized nursing terminology using the Nursing Interventions Classification and the Nursing Outcomes Classification Linkages to the NANDA-I diagnoses guidelines. Method: a systematic review of quantitative intervention studies was conducted using the PRISMA statement as a guide. The interventional research in English was scanned using the MEDLINE and CINAHL databases from January 2005 to May 2015. Fourteen studies that had at least one nurse researcher were conducted in nursing homes, excluding surgical and pharmacological interventions. The Nursing Outcome Classification and Nursing Intervention Classification Linkages to NANDA-I diagnoses and the Clinical Conditions Part II-U List were used as a guide to select North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International nursing diagnoses, Nursing Outcome Classification Scales, and Nursing Interventions from the data. Results: we found the frequency of use of various NANDA-I diagnoses, Nursing Interventions, and Nursing Outcomes based on the Nursing Outcomes Classification and Nursing Interventions Classification Linkages to NANDA-I diagnoses and the Clinical Conditions List for incontinence. Conclusion: using the Nursing Outcomes Classification and Nursing Interventions Classification Linkages to NANDA-I diagnoses guide may provide new nursing perspectives on non-standardized research. In future studies, this may allow a comparison of data worldwide, enabling nurses to use the results in evidence-based practices.