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Publication Metadata only A comparison of parenting dimensions between deaf and hearing children(Sage Publications Inc, 2016) Ekim, Ayfer; N/A; Ocakçı, Ayşe Ferda; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 1729Effective parenting is vital for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of a child. This study examined the differences between the parenting dimensions of deaf children and healthy ones. The sample of the study consisted of 292 children and their parents (146 of them deaf children and 146 of them healthy ones). Dimensions of parenting (warmth, rejection, structure, chaos, autonomy, and coercion) were measured using the Parent as Social Context Questionnaire. The mean scores of the positive parenting dimensions of warmth and autonomy of deaf children were significantly lower; however, the mean scores of the negative dimensions of chaos and coercion of deaf children were significantly higher than those of healthy ones. Deaf children can become successful adults with the help of their parents. Our results regarding parenting dimensions will be a guide for future nursing interventions planned to develop the relationships between deaf children and their parents.Publication Metadata only Assessment of efficiency of the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in labor pain relief(Wiley, 2015) Sever, Neşe; N/A; Akyüz, Aygül; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 42416Publication Open Access Cigarette smoking cessation counselling in pregnant smokers with mental illness/substance use disorders(Sage, 2022) Hall, Lynne A.; Hall, Martin T.; Salameh, Taghreed Nayel Mohammad; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 329120Our objective was to determine if past-year mental illness and substance use disorders (SUD) among pregnant smokers predicted the probability of receipt of counselling for cigarette smoking cessation. A secondary analysis of data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2016-2019 was conducted. We found that approximately 83% of pregnant smokers (N = 373) received screening for cigarette smoking, and 65% received cessation counselling. Having mental illness predicted the probability of receipt of counselling for smoking cessation in pregnant smokers (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 3.75; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.25-11.27). However, having SUD (alcohol [AOR: 2.30; 95%CI: 0.57-9.26] or illicit drug use [AOR: 1.32; 95%CI: 0.26-6.82]) or comorbid mental illness and SUD (AOR: 0.23; 95%CI: 0.03-2.03) was not associated with receipt of counselling for smoking cessation. Practice guidelines and policy initiatives are needed to reduce cigarette use and its related adverse health outcomes in pregnant smokers with SUD.Publication Metadata only Development and psychometric property testing of a medical device-related pressure injuries knowledge and practice assessment tool(Wiley, 2023) Aktan, Derya Cobanoglu; Cakar, Vildan; Demirer, Erdinç; Karadağ, Ayişe; Master Student; Faculty Member; Graduate School of Health Sciences; School of Nursing; N/A; 3549Aims We aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of a Medical Device-related Pressure Injuries Knowledge and Practice Assessment Tool. BackgroundAssessment of nurses' knowledge and practices is critical in the prevention of Medical Device-related Pressure Injuries. DesignThis was an instrument development and testing study. MethodsThe sample of the study consisted of nurses (n = 189). The study was conducted in three phases between January and February 2021. In the first phase, multiple-choice items contained within Aetiology/Risk Factors, Prevention Interventions, and Staging domains were created. In the second phase, content validity and criterion validity were evaluated, and the tool was pre-tested. The third phase examined item difficulty, discrimination index and distractor quality. The test-retest method was used for reliability. ResultsThe Content Validity Index was found to be 0.75, 0.86 and 0.96 for the domains of Aetiology/Risk Factors, Prevention and Staging, respectively. The item difficulty values of the items were between 0.18 and 0.96. A positive, strong and significant relationship was found between the results and a positive, moderate and significant relationship between the tools administered for the proof of scale validity. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient was found to be 0.54. ConclusionsThe tool is a suitable measurement instrument for use in nursing education, research and clinical settings.Publication Open Access Does being a cancer patient or family caregiver of a cancer patient affect stem cell donation awareness?(Medknow Publications, 2020) Özen, Nurten; Bayrak, Damla; Çınar, Fatma İlknur; Bağçivan, Gülcan; Faculty Member; School of NursingObjective: one of the most difficult challenges regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Turkey is finding donors for allogeneic transplantation candidates who do not have related donors. This study aims to determine whether there is any difference in the awareness of stem cell donation and transplantation between cancer and noncancer patients and their family caregivers. In addition, this study aims to determine the awareness of stem cell donation and transplantation in the entire study population. Methods: this descriptive study was conducted in Turkey using a data collection form comprising questions about demographics, stem cell transplantations, donations, and medical history. On analyzing the research data, variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation and as numbers (n) and percentages (%). The Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed to evaluate differences among cancer and noncancer diagnosed patients and their family members. Results: a total of 192 patients and 169 family caregivers participated in the study. In comparison with noncancer patients, cancer patients showed more awareness on what stem cell transplantation is, how lifesaving it is, and how to donate stem cells. Similarly, the family caregivers of cancer patients were more aware of what stem cell transplantation is and how to donate stem cells. Conclusions: the results of this study showed that cancer patients and their families were more aware of stem cell donation and transplantation; however, most of the patients and families did not know enough about the national registry program and how to donate stem cells.Publication Metadata only Effect of protective cover on the quality of life of patients with tracheostomy-a quasi-experimental study(Elsevier, 2020) Seyman, Cigdem Canbolat; N/A; Çelik, Sevilay Şenol; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 5676Purpose: Patients with tracheostomy experience problems such as the inability to speak, swallowing disorders, and impairment of body image. These problems adversely affect patients' quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to investigate the effect of discharge training and the use of a protective cover on the QoL of patients with tracheostomy and the problems experienced after discharge. Design: A quasi-experimental study. Methods: All patients (n = 24) were followed for 3 months after the preoperative period. Patients in the control group (CG) received routine care after surgery, whereas patients in the intervention group (IG) received routine care, discharge training, and a protective stoma cover. Findings: The 90th postdischarge day QoL scores between the CG and IG were statistically significant. Respiratory problems were the most common postdischarge problems in both groups. Patients in the CG significantly experienced more problems than those in the IG during the postdischarge period. Conclusions: This study provides that patients can benefit from discharge training and protective cover and that health care professionals become aware of the cover for future use. (C) 2020 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Published by Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Examination of pediatric nurses' knowledge of anaphylaxis: a descriptive study(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2023) Şimşek, Enes; Ocakçı, Ayşe Ferda; Graduate School of Health Sciences; School of NursingAnaphylaxis is a vital systemic allergic reaction. A rapid diagnosis of anaphylaxis is lifesaving. In most cases, nurses are the first to encounter and intervene in anaphylaxis. Therefore, they have a vital responsibility in such cases. The aim of this study is to create a questionnaire and evaluate the anaphylaxis knowledge levels of pediatric nurses. This is a descriptive type of study. The study took place in Turkey. 80 pediatric nurses who work in pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, child service, and pediatric emergency service participated in the study. The sociodemographic data collection form and the anaphylaxis knowledge level assessment form was used for the study. ANOVA and t-test are used to evaluate the data. The average anaphylaxis knowledge score of the pediatric nurses was found 12.61 +/- 2.61, therefore it's moderate. The reliability of the questionnaire was high. Knowledge levels were moderately sufficient in diagnoses and insufficient in treatment and follow-up. Considering how critical anaphylaxis is, the moderately sufficient and insufficient knowledge levels are not substantial and should be increased advancedly. The questionnaire created for this study can be used in future studies. Health institutions should plan training regarding anaphylaxis and recompose anaphylaxis training in general, elaborate treatment and follow-up, and assess pediatric nurses' knowledge periodically.Publication Metadata only Experiences of breast cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study(Oncology Nursing Soc, 2021) N/A; N/A; N/A; Department of Computer Engineering; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Bağçivan, Gülcan; Paşalak, Şeyma İnciser; Özkasap, Öznur; Selçukbiricik, Fatih; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; PhD Student; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Department of Computer Engineering; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; Graduate School of Health Sciences; College of Engineering; School of Medicine; 32470; 261422; 125009; 113507; 202015Purpose: This study aimed to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study included 18 breast cancer survivors who completed cancer treatment within the last five years in Istanbul, Turkey. A directed content analysis was performed using the quality-of-life domains as guiding themes. Results: The mean age was 51 ± 5.9, and the average months since active treatment were 26.5 ± 9.8 (9-48). Six themes and associated categories are as follows: Physical functioning; Changes in physical activity and weight, new physical symptoms, Role functioning; Work-life, changes in household chores, Emotional functioning; Emotional changes, fear of having the COVID-19 infection, Cognitive Functioning; Risk Perception about the COVID-19 infection, reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic' measures, Social Functioning; Familial relationship changes, social interactions, General Health/Utilization of Healthcare services; Changes in routine follow-ups, changes in diet. Conclusion: Breast cancer survivors had different challenges causing new physical and psychological symptoms such as lymphedema, pain, burnout, and anxiety that may have long-term effects on their quality of life.Publication Metadata only Exploratory analyses of symptom cluster change during chemotherapy in women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy(Oncology Nursing Soc, 2022) N/A; N/A; N/A; Department of Computer Engineering; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Bağçivan, Gülcan; Paşalak, Şeyma İnciser; Özkasap, Öznur; Selçukbiricik, Fatih; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; PhD Student; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Department of Computer Engineering; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; Graduate School of Health Sciences; College of Engineering; School of Medicine; 32470; 261422; 125009; 113507; 202015N/APublication Open Access Interobserver reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores for intensive care unit patients(American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2020) Dikeç, Gül; Kebapçı, Ayda; Topçu, Serpil Akkuş; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 203808; N/ABackground: intensive care units frequently use the Glasgow Coma Scale to objectively assess patients’ levels of consciousness. Interobserver reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores is critical in determining the degree of impairment. Objective: to evaluate interobserver reliability of intensive care unit patients’ Glasgow Coma Scale scores. Methods: this prospective observational study evaluated Glasgow Coma Scale scoring agreement among 21 intensive care unit nurses and 2 independent researchers who assessed 202 patients with neurosurgi-cal or neurological diseases. Each assessment was completed independently and within 1 minute. Partici-pants had no knowledge of the others’ assessments. Results: agreement between Glasgow Coma Scale component and sum scores recorded by the 2 researchers ranged from 89.5% to 95.9% (P = .001). Significant agreement among nurses and the 2 researchers was found for eye response (73.8%), motor response (75.0%), verbal response (68.1%), and sum scores (62.4%) (all P = .001). Significant agreement among nurses and the 2 researchers (55.2%) was also found for sum scores of patients with sum scores of 10 or less (P = .03). Conclusions: although the study showed near-perfect agreement between the 2 researchers’ Glasgow Coma Scale scores, agreement among nurses and the 2 researchers was moderate (not near perfect) for sub-component and sum scores. Accurate Glasgow Coma Scale evaluation requires that intensive care unit nurses have adequate knowledge and skills. Educational strategies such as simulations or orientation practice with a preceptor nurse can help develop such skills.
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