Publications by authors named "A O Koca"
Introduction: Clinician burnout represents a significant occupational hazard among physicians, with a notably high prevalence among emergency physicians. The Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI) was developed to comprehensively assess various aspects of doctors' work experiences, including professional fulfillment. In this study we aimed to validate the Turkish version of the PFI (T-PFI), a 16-item instrument designed to measure physicians' professional fulfillment and burnout.
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- The study investigates how initial vital signs and existing medical conditions (comorbidities) impact emergency medical situations for patients in the emergency department (ED).
- A total of 10,022 patients were analyzed, identifying significant associations between specific vital signs and comorbidities with medical emergency conditions (MECs), including conditions like hypoxia and certain chronic illnesses.
- The findings suggest that even patients with normal vital signs and no comorbidities can still present with MECs, highlighting the need for thorough patient evaluation beyond basic triage methods.
In this study, two novel tetra-substituted manganese (III) phthalocyanines bearing (9H-carbazol-2-yl)oxy groups on peripheral (1) or non-peripheral (2) positions were prepared and used for modification of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by applying a simple one-step electrodeposition technique for the first time. The manganese (III) phthalocyanines (MnPcs) were electropolymerized and graphene oxide was electrochemically converted into reduced graphene oxide simultaneously. Subsequently, an rGO-MnPc hybrid structure was formed directly on the NiF electrode (substrate) via layer-by-layer assembly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectrochemical sensors have a broad range of industrial applications due to their sensitivity, speed, and cost-effectiveness. These sensors enable the continuous monitoring and control of critical parameters in various industrial processes. For instance, they are essential in food safety, environmental monitoring, biomedical applications, and pharmaceutical production.
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- - The study assessed trauma CT interpretation proficiency among emergency medicine residents in Turkey, finding a median accuracy rate of 64.9% with factors influencing interpretation performance analyzed.
- - Four main factors linked to interpretation failure were identified: shorter interpretation times, lower self-confidence, over-reliance on radiology reports, and lack of departmental training programs.
- - The findings suggest the necessity for improved educational strategies in radiology for emergency medicine residents to enhance their skills in trauma CT interpretation and ultimately improve patient care outcomes.