Publications by authors named "A Akbulut"
Purpose: Although burnout among audiologists has been studied in various countries, there is no research yet that examines this issue in Türkiye, where working conditions and sociodemographic factors may differ from those in other countries. Considering the unique working conditions and sociodemographic factors, this study aimed to investigate the burnout levels of Turkish audiologists. Additionally, this study will explore the impact of various sociodemographic variables on burnout, work-related quality of life, and depression to gain a deeper understanding of the specific challenges faced by audiologists in Türkiye.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Cochlear implant (CI) users face difficulties in accurately perceiving basic musical elements such as pitch, melody, and timbre. Music significantly affects the quality of life (QoL) of CI users. Individually and culturally influenced music perception exceeds psychophysical measures in capturing the subjective music enjoyment of CI users.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Donor hepatectomy is a major surgery with a relatively safeprofile anda reportedcomplication rate of ~20%. Most complications are non-life threatening and are resolved with conservative measures. However, rare complications may need invasive precautions, ranging from percutaneous interventions to surgeries.
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- - Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) is a severe genetic disorder characterized by DNA repair issues, leading to higher risks of infections, cancers, and poor overall prognosis; there is currently no specific treatment apart from occasional stem cell transplants.
- - A 14-year-old girl with NBS underwent a successful liver transplantation from her brother after suffering from severe liver issues linked to her condition, including potential malignancy.
- - Post-surgery, the patient showed no immediate complications and had a smooth recovery, with pathology revealing cancerous cells in her liver; this case suggests that liver transplantation can be an effective treatment option for NBS patients facing liver cancer.
Objectives: A vestibulo-ocular reflex called the ocular counter-roll can be used to assess how well the otolith organs are functioning. The video ocular counter-roll (vOCR) test is a recent addition to the videonystagmography test battery that allows for video recording and quantitative ocular counter-roll analysis. The purpose of this study is to investigate potential discrepancies in vOCR measurements obtained from a 30° lateral head tilt in the roll plane versus measurements obtained from a 30° tilt of the head and body.
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