Self-disclosure, empathy and anxiety in nurses.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between self-disclosure, empathy, and anxiety in nurses.

Design And Methods: The study was conducted with 255 nurses working in hospitals in Turkey. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Form, the Self-Disclosure Scale (SDS), the Basic Empathy Scale (BES), and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

Relationship between self-efficacy and sexual function after open heart surgery.

Aims: The high level of self-efficacy that facilitates the adaptation of patients to their new lives and accelerates the healing process after open heart surgery has a positive effect on sexual function. The aims of the study are to examine the self-efficacy and sexual function of patients undergoing open heart surgery and factors affecting it.

Methods And Results: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 76 patients (44 females, 32 males).

The Experiences of Patients with Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Challenges, Expectations, and Accomplishments.

Objectives: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a safe and effective alternative treatment of some movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Although DBS is an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease, because of the necessity of surgical intervention, follow-up and the effects on symptoms, this study was carried out to determine the challenges, expectations and accomplishments of patients with DBS in Parkinson's disease.

Materials And Methods: This qualitative study was carried out at the Neurosurgery Department of a research hospital in Turkey with seven patients who underwent DBS between 2008 and 2018.

Compassionate love, burnout and professional commitment in nurses.

Aims: To determine the effects of compassionate love on burnout and professional commitment in nurses.

Background: Compassionate love as 'other-centred' love is referred to as altruistic love, unconditional love and unreciprocated love. Compassionate love has an important role among nurses in moderating burnout and increasing professional commitment.