The effect of caregivers' health literacy levels on the quality of life and self-care of patients with heart failure.

Background: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of health literacy levels of caregivers on the self-care behaviors and quality of life of patients aged 65 years and older with heart failure.

Methods: The study was conducted in a university hospital in Erzincan, Türkiye between November 4, 2023, and February 12, 2024, on patients hospitalized in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiovascular surgery wards and their caregivers (n = 206 pairs).

Results: As a result of the multivariate regression analysis, it was determined that the access, appraisal, and application sub-dimensions of the health literacy of the caregivers positively affected the self-care behaviors and quality of life levels of the patients.

Factors affecting cancer screening perception in Turkish women: the role of health literacy.

It is suggested that individuals with limited health literacy have less awareness about cancer and screening methods. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding the relationship between cancer screening perception and health literacy levels among women. This study investigates the determinants of cancer screening perceptions in Turkish women, with a particular emphasis on the influence of health literacy.

A Model Proposal for Developing a Solution and Determining the Administrative Problems of Hospitals in Turkey: The BUY Model.

This study was conducted in line with the request of the senior management of a hospital. The objective of the current research is to identify managerial problems through the relationship between health employees' perceptions of organizational justice, trust in the manager and the organization, and job satisfaction; develop a solution proposal over the relationships between these variables and motivation variables; and present a model proposal (BUY Model) as a result. The study sample is comprised of 673 employees.

Predictors of financial toxicity and its associations with health-related quality of life and treatment non-adherence in Turkish cancer patients.

Purpose: This study aims to determine the financial toxicity (FT) level in cancer patients, identify the risk factors associated with this level, and reveal the effect of this level on patient outcomes (health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment non-adherence).

Methods: The data of 316 cancer patients, who were receiving inpatient treatment in an oncology hospital affiliated to a public university in Ankara, Turkey, were ≥ 18 years old, and were receiving chemotherapy for at least 3 months, were evaluated. The data were collected through a face-to-face interview.

Patients' readiness for discharge: Predictors and effects on unplanned readmissions, emergency department visits and death.

Aim: To determine the variables that affect patients' perceptions about their readiness for discharge and to elucidate the effects of these perceptions on patient outcomes such as unplanned readmission to the hospital, emergency department visits and death within 30 days after discharge.

Background: In recent years, it has become even more important to assess patients' readiness for discharge as patients tend to be discharged more quickly.

Methods: For the determination of patients' self-assessment, the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale/Short Form was utilized.

Violence Against Doctors and Nurses in Hospitals in Turkey.

Purpose: This study shows the rates of violence experienced by doctors and nurses and their ensuing responses including reporting rates and any effects experienced because of the violence.

Method: The Survey for Investigating the Violence on Medical Employees was administered to 254 doctors and nurses. Data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression analysis.