Publications by authors named "A Karadag"
Determining the quality of life and associated factors in patients with pressure injury.
J Tissue Viability
November 2024
Aim: This study aimed to determine the quality of life of patients with pressure injuries and the factors associated with them.
Materials And Methods: This descriptive and correlative study was conducted between January 2022 and July 2023 at one private and two state hospitals in Türkiye. Data were collected using a demographic and clinical history form, the Pressure Ulcer Quality of Life Scale- Turkish.
Introduction: The natural history, the progression of a disease process in an individual over time, has not yet been fully elucidated in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In this large multicenter study, we aimed to investigate the natural history of HS and its gender differences.
Methods: This cross sectional study included 827 patients.
The Health Needs of Syrian Refugees in Context of Social Determinants of Health: The Case of Turkey.
Florence Nightingale J Nurs
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the health needs and access to health services for Syrian refugees living in Istanbul, focusing on their physiological and psychosocial issues.
- It involved face-to-face interviews with 150 participants and used statistical analysis to examine the data collected.
- The findings suggest that Syrian refugees face significant health challenges related to basic physiological needs and emphasize the need for policies aimed at improving their access to health services and addressing social determinants of health.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on person-centred care (PCC) and its impact on managing hard-to-heal wounds, aiming to gather insights from nurses and physicians about their attitudes and strategies regarding PCC.
- Data was collected through an online survey from healthcare professionals in Turkey, with a total of 418 respondents, mainly physicians, who evaluated their PCC behaviors as relatively high.
- Key findings indicate that participants are generally aware of and engage in PCC practices, but suggest improvements in areas like personalized care, ongoing training for staff, and enhancing home care systems to support better patient outcomes.
An inter-assessor reliability study on the categorization and staging of pressure injuries.
J Tissue Viability
November 2024
Background: The first step in effective management of pressure injuries (PIs) is to assess, categorize and stage correctly.
Purpose: This study aims to examine the agreement regarding the classification and staging of PIs among nurse academicians working on chronic wounds and with different stage of expertise.
Methods: Three nurse academicians were assigned as assessors according to Benner's stages of clinical competence (Competent, Proficient, and Expert).