Persian version of thirst distress scale (TDS) in patients on hemodialysis: Factor structure and psychometric properties .

Background: Patients on hemodialysis can experience thirst distress. However, there is no valid and reliable Persian instrument to measure this condition in such patients. The present study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the thirst distress scale (TDS) for patients on hemodialysis.

Health Beliefs Related to Salt-Restricted Diet and Associated Factors in Turkish Patients on Hemodialysis.

Purpose: To examine health beliefs related to salt-restricted diet, to investigate their associations with demographic/disease-related characteristics and family support, and to determine the need for tailored interventions in Turkish patients on hemodialysis.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 patients on hemodialysis. Data were collected through an information form, the Perceived Social Support from Family Scale and the Beliefs about Dietary Compliance Scale, including two subscales: perceived benefits and barriers.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Questionnaire for the Assessment of Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Questionnaire for the Assessment of DYsphagia in MUltiple Sclerosis (DYMUS) that has been developed for evaluating dysphagia in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Methods: This methodological study was conducted in the neurology clinic and outpatient department of a training hospital between March 15 and September 15, 2015. The study included 117 patients aged 18 years and over who had a definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, could communicate in Turkish, and volunteered to be included.

Determinants of thirst distress in patients on hemodialysis.

Purpose: Thirst sensation can induce nonadherence with fluid restriction in patients on hemodialysis (HD) and may lead to large interdialytic weight gain (IWG). This study aimed to evaluate thirst distress and its determinants and to explore fluid management strategies used by patients on HD.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 203 patients who were followed in three HD centers in Turkey, from January 2015 to June 2015.

Predictors of Health Behaviors in Turkish Female Nursing Students.

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the health behaviors of Turkish female baccalaureate nursing students and to examine the impact of sociodemographic and health-related factors and their mothers' health behaviors on the health behaviors of nursing students.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 337 nursing students and 337 mothers. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires that included a personal information form, the Perception of Health Scale and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II (HPLP-II).

Sleep Quality and Associated Factors in Older Turkish Adults With Hypertension: A Pilot Study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate sleep quality and to explore its associations with participant characteristics, anemia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and physical activity in older Turkish adults with hypertension.

Method: This cross-sectional study included 128 adults aged 60 years or older with hypertension. Data were collected by using a personal information form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Self-Rated Health and Associated Factors in Older Turkish Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study.

Purpose: To evaluate self-rated health (SRH) and determine its associations with participant characteristics, glycemic control, family support, and health-related quality of life in older Turkish adults with type 2 diabetes.

Method: This cross-sectional study included 113 adults aged 60 years or older with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected by using an information form, the Perceived Social Support From Family Scale, and the Nottingham Health Profile.

The efficacy of an educational intervention on health behaviors in a sample of Turkish female nursing students: a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study.

Background: Unhealthy behaviors are a key factors leading to health problems. It remains unclear whether an educational intervention has a long term effect on health behaviors of nursing students.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long term effect of an educational intervention on the health behaviors and examine predictors of change in these behaviors in Turkish female baccalaureate nursing students.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the thirst distress scale in patients on hemodialysis.

Purpose: Thirst has been reported as an important source of distress for patients on hemodialysis. However, there is no instrument available that assesses thirst distress of Turkish patients on hemodialysis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS-T) for patients on hemodialysis.

Health Beliefs Related to Salt-Restricted Diet in Patients on Hemodialysis: Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Version of the Beliefs About Dietary Compliance Scale.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Beliefs about Dietary Compliance Scale (BDCS-T).

Methods: This methodological study enrolled a sample of 140 patients. Data were collected by using a questionnaire form, the BDCS-T, and the Dialysis Diet and Fluid Restrictions Nonadherence Questionnaire.

Predictors of coping in a group of Turkish patients with physical disability.

Aim And Objective: To describe coping strategies used and determine the influence of demographic/health-related variables and perceived social support to the prediction of coping strategies in patients with physical disabilities.

Background: The period of psychosocial adaptation following a physical disability is very stressful. The use of effective coping strategies may be helpful in adapting to disability.

The effect of the content of the knowledge on adherence to medication in hypertensive patients.

Objective: It was suggested that knowledge might influence the adherence to treatment in hypertension. Accordingly, in this study, we investigated the effects of content of knowledge on medication adherence and knowledge-based predictors of adherence to treatment in hypertensive patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 227 hypertensive patients (70% female;mean age: 57+/-12 years), who were followed by cardiology and internal medicine clinics.

The assessment of adherence of hypertensive individuals to treatment and lifestyle change recommendations.

Objective: Most of studies about adherence in hypertension highlight the adherence to the medical treatment but do not include the adherence to the other recommendations, such as lifestyle modifications. The factors effective on adherence to each type of recommendation may differ. Accordingly, we aimed in this study to show that nonadherence to each recommendation should be assessed individually.

Herbal product use in a sample of Turkish patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Aim: To examine herbal product use among patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing haemodialysis.

Background: Herbal therapy is a very popular choice for many patients. However, little information is available about herbal product use in renal patients.

Nonadherence with diet and fluid restrictions and perceived social support in patients receiving hemodialysis.

Purpose: To describe nonadherence with diet and fluid restrictions and the level of perceived social support in hemodialysis patients.

Design: Descriptive survey. The data were obtained from 160 patients in three hemodialysis centers in Turkey between March 2006 and May 2006.