The effect of nursing students' attitudes towards scientific research and related factors on individual innovativeness profiles.

Background: Evaluating the attitudes of nursing students towards scientific research is pivotal for enhancing the quality of care and reinforcing evidence-based nursing practices. Therefore, nursing students to embody a disposition towards openness to cultivate innovative thinking to effectively discern and address the evolving needs within nursing care services.

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the effects of nursing students' attitudes towards scientific research and related factors on their individual innovation profiles.

The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction and Fatigue Training on Anxiety and Fatigue Levels in Children with Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objectives: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of virtual reality (VR) distraction and fatigue training on anxiety and fatigue in children with cancer.

Methods: The sample of this parallel design randomized controlled trial consisted of 41 children aged 7 to 16 who were receiving chemotherapy treatment in the pediatric hematology and oncology wards of a university hospital. Data was collected with the Child Anxiety Scale-State, Child Fatigue Scale-24-Hours, and Visual Fatigue Scale in both groups before and during the first three days of chemotherapy treatment.

Utilizing Digital Tools for Self-Report Symptom Assessment and Management in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review.

Context: The evaluation of digital tools for measuring self-reported symptoms in children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment is a critical area of research with significant implications for clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Objective: This study aims to identify, evaluate, and summarize evidence on digital tools that enable self-reported symptom assessment and management for pediatric oncology patients.

Methods: Seven academic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Medline (OVID), were searched systematically from inception until February 28, 2024.

The predictors of objectified body consciousness among adolescents: Socıal appearance anxiety and social media use.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of social appearance anxiety and social media addiction on objectified body consciousness among adolescents.

Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 502 adolescents. The Child and Family Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Objectified Body Consciousness Scale-Youth Form, and Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents were used to collect data.

The efficacy of finger puppets, distraction cards and kaleidoscope for reducing anxiety in children undergoing day surgery.

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of finger puppets, distraction cards and kaleidoscope for reducing anxiety in children aged 6-12 years who undergoing day surgery in Turkey.

Methods: The study was conducted using the "pre-post test unmatched group model", one of the quasi-experimental methods. The study was conducted between April 2023 and January 2024 with children aged 6-12 years who were admitted to the pediatric clinic of a hospital for day surgery in the Southern Marmara region of Turkey.

Development and psychometric analysis of a pediatric cancer survivors Psychosocial Late Effects Scale (PCSLES).

Purpose: Although the physiological late effects of childhood cancer survivors are more obvious, appropriate assessment of psychosocial effects is needed. Therefore, it was aimed to develop a scale to evaluate psychosocial late effects in cancer survivors and to test its validity and reliability.

Design And Methods: This methodological study was conducted with 100 children and adolescents who survived were collected at the oncology center in the south of Türkiye in 2022.

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish CardioToxicity Management Self-Efficacy Scale for Nurses.

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the CardioToxicity Management Self-Efficacy Scale (NSS-CTC) in Turkey.

Method: This methodological and descriptive study was undertaken with 204 oncology nurses. Information was gathered using a descriptive questionnaire and the NSS-CTC instrument.

The Effect of Nursing Students' Liking of Children and Attitudes Toward Clinical Practice on Their Comfort and Worry Levels in the Pediatric Clinic.

This research was conducted as a descriptive and cross-sectional study to determine the effects of nursing students' liking of children and attitudes toward clinical practice on their comfort and worry levels in the pediatric clinic. The research was carried out with 270 nursing students who had already taken or were taking the child health and diseases nursing course. Data were collected using a Nursing Student Information Form, the Barnett Liking of Children Scale, the Nursing Students' Attitudes toward Clinical Practices Scale, and the Pediatric Nursing Student Clinical Comfort and Worry Assessment Tool.

The Effect of Breastfeeding on the Newborn's Comfort and Pain Levels During Heel Blood Collection.

This research was planned to determine the effect of breastfeeding on newborns' behavioral pain and comfort scores during heel blood collection. A pretest/posttest experimental-control group design was used. The research was conducted between August 2021 and June 2022.

Therapeutic communication skills level among students undertaking the pediatric nursing course and the associated influencing factors.

Aim: The present study to determine the level of therapeutic communication skills among the students undertaking the pediatric nursing course and explore the associated influencing factors.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 140 nursing students who took the pediatric nursing course. Data were collected using a Nursing Student Information Form and the Therapeutic Communication Skills Scale for Nursing Students.

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Nurse Spiritual Therapeutic Scale for Oncology Patients and Caregivers.

This study evaluated the Turkish version of the Nurse Spiritual Therapeutic Scale for assessing oncology patients' and caregivers' needs. It involved 200 participants from July 2022 to May 2023. The scale demonstrated high validity (content validity index = 0.

The Predictive Power of Pain Characteristics and Sleep Quality on Fatigue in Adolescents With Cancer.

This study was conducted as descriptive, methodological, and cross-sectional research to determine the predictive power of pain characteristics and sleep quality on fatigue in adolescents with cancer. The study was conducted between November 2020 and April 2021 with 139 adolescents with cancer who reported pain. The study data were collected via an AdolescentInformation Form, the Adolescent Pediatric Pain Tool, the Scale For The Assessment Of Fatigue in Pediatric Oncology Patients Aged 13-18, and the Sleep Assessment Scale for Children with Cancer-Adolescent Form.

Comparison of Heparin and Saline for Prevention of Central Venous Catheter Occlusion in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: The management of central venous catheter (CVC) occlusion remains an area without clear evidence-based guidelines. Studies have been conducted that compare the use of heparin and normal saline for reducing thrombosis, but the evidence is not strong enough to suggest a significant advantage of one over the other. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the effectiveness of heparin and normal saline flushing in preventing CVC occlusion in pediatric patients with cancer.

Investigation of psychometric properties of Turkish version of nursing students' attitudes and beliefs towards Childhood Obesity Scale.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the Turkish psychometric properties of The Attitudes and Beliefs of Nursing Students Towards the Childhood Overweight Scale.

Methods: The study was conducted with 219 nursing students. The data were obtained with the 'Information Form' and the 'Attitudes and Beliefs of Nursing Students Towards Childhood Overweight.

Development and psychometric analysis of a Pediatric Oncology Nurses' Educational Needs Scale.

Background/objectives: It is important to determine the educational needs of pediatric oncology nurses in order to maximize and implement nursing care interventions. Therefore, this study aims to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine pediatric oncology nurses' educational needs and examine its psychometric properties.

Design/methods: This methodological study was conducted with 215 pediatric oncology nurses in Turkey between December 2021 and July 2022.

Prediction of ethical decision making with professional values in senior nursing students.

Purpose: This study investigated whether the professional values of nursing students can predict their ethical decision-making levels.

Design And Methods: The study used a descriptive and cross-sectional research design. The study sample consisted of 130 senior nursing students.

The effects of administered interventions on quality of life of children with cancer in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyse the effects of administered interventions on the quality of life of children with cancer in Turkey.

Methods: The quantitative studies conducted with paediatric oncology patients, analysing the quality of life of Turkish children, and published papers from 2009 to 2019 were searched. Joanna Briggs Institution MAStARI Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research Control List and Quality Index were used for methodological assessment.

The effect of text message reminders on nausea, vomiting and quality of life in children with cancer receiving cisplatin.

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effect of text message reminders on nausea, vomiting, and quality of life in children with cancer receiving cisplatin.

Methods: The study was conducted with a pretest-posttest unpaired group model design. The study included 80 children with cancer and their parents (40 controls and 40 experiments) aged between 8 and 18 years, who were on cisplatin treatment, who did not have cognitive disability as a clinical diagnosis, who received chemotherapy during their stay in the clinic, who were literate in Turkish and who volunteered to participate in the study.

Predicting the effect of healthy lifestyle belief on attitude toward nutrition, exercise, physical activity, and weight-related self-efficacy in Turkish adolescents.

Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the effect of healthy lifestyle beliefs on their attitudes toward physical activity, nutrition, exercise, and weight-related self-efficacy lifestyles in Turkish adolescents.

Methods: This study used a methodological and descriptive design. The study was conducted with 445 adolescents aged 13-18 years.

Psychometric characteristics of the Turkish version of the pain flexibility scale for children with cancer.

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Pain Flexibility Scale for children with cancer in Turkey.

Design And Method: This was a methodological-descriptive-correlational study conducted on 211 children with cancer. Data were collected using the information form and Pain Flexibility Scale for children with cancer.

Developing the Nausea and Vomiting Thermometer Scale in children with cancer.

Background: This study aimed to develop the Nausea and Vomiting Thermometer Scale (NVTS) in children with cancer.

Methods: This methodological study was conducted on 250 children with cancer at the research and training university hospital in Turkey between September 2019 and January 2020. The t-test, the ROC analysis, the Diagnostic index, and the Youden index were used for determining the scale of the cutting point.

Predicting the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Turkish Adolescents Based on their Health Literacy and Self-Efficacy Levels.

Purpose: The effects of Turkish adolescents' self-efficacy and health literacy on their health behaviors are examined in this study.

Design And Method: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design with a sample population of 440 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. The data were collected using a demographic data form and analyzed according to the Self-Efficacy Scale for Children, the Health Literacy Scale, and the Adolescent Lifestyle Profile.

Factors affecting knowledge levels of oncology nurses about skin cancer and sun protection.

Objective: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study that determines the factors affecting the knowledge levels of oncology nurses for skin cancer and sun protection.

Materials & Methods: This study was performed on the members of the Turkish Oncology Nursing Association and oncology nurses working in hospitals in Turkey between November 2019 and March 2020. Data were collected by using the Nurse Information Form and Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge (SCSK) scale.

The predict of metacognitive awareness of nursing students on self-confidence and anxiety in clinical decision-making.

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the affect that metacognitive awareness in nursing students has on self-confidence and anxiety with respect to clinical decision-making.

Design And Methods: The sample for this descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional study consisted of 186 nursing students who voluntarily participated. Data were collected using the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory and Nursing Anxiety and Self-Confidence with Clinical Decision-Making Scale.

Assessment of Turkish oncology nurses' knowledge regarding COVID-19 during the current outbreak in Turkey.

Purpose: To assess Turkish oncology nurses' knowledge regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) during the current outbreak in Turkey.

Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with the 185 oncology nurses between April and May 2020 in Turkey. Research data were collected through online survey using "Nurse Information Form" and "Nurse Information Scale for COVID-19.