Effectiveness of Delayed First Baths on Transepidermal Water Loss in Late Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: This study evaluates whether delaying the first bath affects late preterm infants' skin barriers, body temperatures, and comfort.

Background: Late preterm infants' skin is drier and has a limited water retention capacity compared to term infants and adults. It is important to determine timing of care for this population with limited competencies.

Experiences of Parents of Children with Cancer in the Diagnosis Process: A Qualitative Study.

This study aimed to describe the experiences of parents of children with cancer in the diagnosis process. A descriptive qualitative research design and content analysis method were used. Eleven parents participated in the study.

The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Levels of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents Receiving Cancer Treatment.

Background: Adolescents diagnosed with cancer are vulnerable to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress.

Objective: To examine the relationship between digital game addiction and levels of anxiety and depression in adolescents receiving cancer treatment.

Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with 120 adolescents aged 12-17 years who were receiving cancer treatment.

Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Nursing Program on Chemotherapy-Related Symptoms and Satisfaction Among Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of an occupation-based nursing program (OBaNuP) on chemotherapy-induced symptoms and satisfaction in pediatric oncology patients.

Data Sources: This study was a randomized controlled trial. The study sample consisted of 60 hospitalized children with cancer who were aged 7 to 12.

The relationship between physical child abuse resulting from excessive crying in babies and mothers' perceived social support and mental well-being: A structural equation model.

In this study the researchers tested a conceptual model of the relationship between the perceived social support and mental well-being of mothers and their physically abusive behavior (slapping or shaking) toward babies who cry excessively. A structured questionnaire was employed to conduct a cross-sectional study. Between February and June 2021, research data were collected from 418 mothers with 0- to 12-month-old babies who cried at least 2 hours a day.

Home experiences of parents of children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A qualitative study.

Purpose: This study aimed to describe the home experiences of parents of children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Design And Methods: This study was conducted using a descriptive qualitative research design. The study sample consisted of 12 parents with a child treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) at a university hospital in Turkey.

The effect of using maternal voice, white noise, and holding combination interventions on the heel stick sampling.

Background: Heel stick sampling, a common procedure in newborns, causes acute pain.

Aims: This study aims to measure the outcome of five various non-pharmacologic pain relief groups; maternal voice, white noise, holding, maternal voice+holding, and white noise+holding.

Methods: The study is an open label, randomized controlled trial.

Effects of Comfort-Oriented Nursing Care Based on the Comfort Theory on Perioperative Anxiety and Fear in Children Undergoing Surgical Circumcision: RCT.

Purpose: This study explored the effect of comfort-oriented nursing care based on comfort theory on reducing perioperative anxiety and fear in children undergoing surgical circumcision.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Method: The study was completed with the participation of children circumcised in a hospital in Turkey using the same surgeon, anesthesia, and surgical technique.

The effect of a peer-assisted video-based training programme and counselling to reduce anxiety in children newly diagnosed with cancer: Non-randomised controlled trial.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of 'peer-assisted video-based education programme' (VTPA) and counselling to reduce anxiety in children newly diagnosed with cancer.

Methods: A non-randomised controlled trial design with repeated measures was conducted. The sample of the study consisted of 50 children between the ages of 9 and 18 who were newly diagnosed with cancer in the hospital.

A year and a half later: Clinical experiences of intern nursing students in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A constructivist grounded theory.

Aims: The aim of this study is to develop a theory to explore the clinical experiences of interns in clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious public health problem influencing the healthcare systems worldwide. Nursing students were excluded from clinical practice for a long time due to the pandemic.

Investigation of coronavirus anxiety and caregiving burden among the parents of children with cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak: A descriptive and cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the coronavirus anxiety and caregiving burden of parents of children with cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study, including 136 parents of children with cancer, was administered through an online survey at a university hospital from 1 to 31 January 2021. Participants completed a questionnaire form, the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale and the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale.

Effects of mother-sung lullabies on vaccination-induced infant pain and maternal anxiety: A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of mother-sung lullabies during vaccination on vaccine-induced pain in infants and anxiety in mothers.

Design And Methods: Our team conducted a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups between March 4, 2020 and August 28, 2020, at two family health centers in Turkey. This study included 60 healthy-term infants (lullaby group: 30, control group: 30) aged two months, who received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, and their mothers.

The effect of Web-based preterm infant care training on mothers' self-confidence.

The internet can be used as an alternative method in infant care education for mothers of preterm infants. This study was conducted to examine the effect of the Web-based infant care training program given to mothers of preterm infants on the self-confidence levels of mothers. This nonrandomized controlled study with a posttest design was conducted in Ministry of Health training and research hospital and university hospital.

The effect of using a kaleidoscope during central venous catheter dressing changes on pain and anxiety in children with cancer: A randomised controlled trial.

Purpose: Many medical interventions, including the dressing changes of central venous catheters, a common procedure used for children with cancer, cause pain and anxiety in children. This can adversely affect their care and recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effect of using a kaleidoscope on reducing pain and anxiety in children with cancer during central venous catheter dressing changes.

The effect of neonatal resuscitation training based on a serious game simulation method on nursing students' knowledge, skills, satisfaction and self-confidence levels: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Although students are well prepared theoretically, they lack real-life practical skills because they have not faced an adequate number of emergencies such as neonatal resuscitation.

Objectives: This study was conducted with the objective of determining the impact of integrating serious game simulation (SGS) into neonatal resuscitation training on the neonatal resuscitation related knowledge, skills, satisfaction with training, and self confidence in learning of nursing students.

Design: The study is a randomized controlled, pre-test post-test design and single-blind study.

The effect of a shaken baby syndrome prevention program on Turkish mothers' awareness and knowledge: A randomized controlled study.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop an evidence-based education program to increase mothers' awareness and knowledge of shaken baby syndrome (SBS) and evaluate program effectiveness.

Design And Methods: Mothers with babies between 2 and 4 months of age were completed the study (intervention group = 43 and control group = 44). This single-blind randomized controlled study was conducted between September 2020 and February 2021.

Effect of care programme based on Comfort Theory on reducing parental anxiety in the paediatric day surgery: Randomised controlled trial.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of a care programme based on the Comfort Theory on reducing parental anxiety forming during the perioperative process of paediatric day surgery.

Background: According to the Comfort Theory, nurses provide comfort and take precautions related to comfort, and they provide care and assistance by encouraging individuals/families/society and supporting coping methods. This study is the first randomised controlled study to test the effect of a nursing care programme based on the Comfort Theory for paediatric day surgery.

Student nurses' perceptions of a patient safety culture: A descriptive and cross-sectional study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate nursing students' perceptions of a patient safety culture in one university in Turkey.

Design And Methods: The sample of this descriptive cross-sectional study consisted of 299 undergraduate nursing students. Data were collected by having participants complete the Patient Safety Culture Scale (PSCS) and a personal information form.

The effect of delaying first bathing on skin barrier function in late preterm infants: A study protocol for multi-centre, single-blind RCT.

Aims: The study aims to examine the effect of delaying first bathing on skin barrier function, body temperature, and neonatal comfort of late preterm infants.

Design: This study is a multi-centre, single-blind, prospective randomized controlled trial.

Methods: We attempt to report this randomized controlled trial to comply with the SPIRIT.

The effect of expressed breast milk, swaddling and facilitated tucking methods in reducing the pain caused by orogastric tube insertion in preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Orogastric tube feeding is used to support the nutrition of preterm infants. Although nonpharmacological methods are effective in reducing the pain caused by orogastric tube insertion, only limited studies have been found addressing this pain. No study has used combined nonpharmacological methods to reduce this orogastric tube insertion pain.

Educating children through their parents to prevent child sexual abuse in Turkey.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to train parents to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse (CSA); evaluate the problems encountered by parents; and evaluate the overall effectiveness of the CSA training program.

Design And Methods: The study used a pretest/posttest design. The study was conducted with a sample of 58 children (aged 3-6 years) and 64 parents.

The effect of tub bathing and sponge bathing on neonatal comfort and physiological parameters in late preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Increasing comfort and physiological stabilization in preterm infants during neonatal care improves their neurophysiological development. Bathing procedures that support this development and will not expose the newborn to stress should be preferred.

Objectives: Our study aimed to examine the effectiveness of tub bathing and sponge bathing methods on the physiological parameters (i.

Pediatric Nurses' Usage and Experience Toward Complementary Health Approaches.

Objectives: The usage of Complementary Health Approaches (CHA) and its popularity have been increasing among both children and pediatric nurses. The aims of this study were to (1) determine the knowledge and usage levels of pediatric nurses about CHA, (2) describe the experiences of nurses about CHA, and (3) evaluate the attitudes of nurses toward CHA.

Methods: This was multicenter study.

Efficacy of Breastfeeding on Babies' Pain During Vaccinations.

Objective: The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding on the pain of babies during vaccination.

Materials And Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 100 babies who complied with the sampling criteria between July and November 2012. The babies breastfed from their mothers 5 minutes before, during, and after the vaccine injections.