Publications by authors named "E Sarac"

Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the factor structure, internal consistency reliability and responsiveness of an instrument related to the informatics competency of nurses.

Background: Informatics is a scientific discipline that needs to be integrated into nursing practice. There is no current and valid tool to measure the informatics competency of nurses in Turkey.

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In this editorial, I comment on the article by Zhang . To emphasize the importance of the topic, I discuss the relationship between the use of smart medical devices and mental health. Smart medical services have the potential to positively influence mental health by providing monitoring, insights, and interventions.

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In this editorial, I address the mental health status of patients who have been discharged from intensive care units (ICUs) after battling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). An ICU admission is generally a stressful experience, and for severe COVID-19 survivors prolonged treatment in the ICU can lead to significant psychological consequences. These individuals may experience psychiatric distress, including symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic psychological issues.

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Aging is a risk factor for various human disorders, including cancer. Current literature advocates that the primary principles of aging depend on the endogenous stress-induced DNA damage caused by reactive oxygen species 50 Hz low-frequency magnetic field was suggested to induce DNA damage and chromosomal instability. NF-kB, activated by DNA damage, is upregulated in age-related cancers and inhibition of NF-kB results in aging-related delayed pathologies.

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In this editorial, I comment on the article "Association of preschool children behavior and emotional problems with the parenting behavior of both parents" which was published in the latest issue of "" that demonstrates the prevalence of behavioral disorders in preschool children. Therefore I am focused on parenting which is the most effective factor shown to affect the development and continuity of these behaviors. The management of child behavior problems is crucial.

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