The Effect of Reiki on the Self-Efficacy, Death Anxiety, and Sleep Quality of Patients Diagnosed With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized-Controlled Study.

Reiki has been used for various medical problems. The present study aims to determine the effects of Reiki therapy on the self-efficacy, death anxiety, and sleep quality of patients diagnosed with COPD. The present used a quasi-experimental model with a pretest-posttest control group.

The Relationship Between COVID-19 Anxiety and Preoperative Anxiety During the Pandemic.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety levels and preoperative anxiety in patients who will undergo elective surgery during the pandemic period.

Design: This study was an analytical cross-sectional study.

Methods: The study was carried out with 228 patients between May and December 2021 in the surgical clinics of a training and research hospital.

The effects of elastic band exercise on the pain, kinesiophobia, functional, and psychological status after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Elastic band exercise not only improves muscle strength and elasticity, increases efficiency, balance, and quality of life but also decreases the injury risk. This study was conducted to determine the effect of elastic band exercise on pain, kinesiophobia, functional, and psychological status after total knee arthroplasty.

Methods: This study was conducted out between October 2019 and April 2020 as a randomized controlled experimental study with a total of 60 patients.

The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Objective: The present study was conducted in order to determine the effects of Reiki and hand massage on the pain and fatigue of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods: This study having a randomized controlled experimental design was carried out involving 105 individuals (35 in Reiki, 37 in hand massage, and 33 in control). Study data were collected between July 2020 and December 2021 by using a personal information form, Visual Analog Scale, and Piper Fatigue Scale.

Effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on cognitive function and depression in postoperative older adults.

Background: This study was conducted to determine the effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on postoperative cognitive function and depression level in older adults.

Method: The study was a randomised controlled experimental study. A personal information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used for data collection.

Effect of Aromatherapy on the Anxiety of Patients before Coronary angiography.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effect of aromatherapy administered before coronary angiography on anxiety levels and physiological parameters.

Material And Method: The study used a randomized controlled trial design. The study group consisted of a total of 96 individuals.

The effects of therapeutic touch on spiritual care and sleep quality in patients receiving palliative care.

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of therapeutic touch (TT) on spiritual care and sleep quality in patients receiving palliative care.

Design And Methods: The research was conducted on 73 inpatients receiving palliative care in a training and research hospital. Data were collected with Socio-Demographic Status Questionnaire, Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

The effect of back massage on physiological parameters, dyspnoea, and anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the intensive care unit: A randomised clinical trial.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of back massage on physiological parameters, dyspnoea and anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receiving noninvasive mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit.

Design And Methods: This study was a randomised controlled trial. Patients in the intervention group received back massage (15 minutes) between 16.

The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on psychiatric symptoms, psychological well-being, and pain beliefs in patients with lumbar disk herniation.

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the impact of mindfulness-based therapy on psychiatric symptoms, psychological well-being, and pain beliefs in patients with lumbar disk hernia.

Design And Methods: The study was a nonrandomized pretest-posttest controlled quasi-experimental research and carried out in a total of 64 patients. A personal information form, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, the Psychological Well-Being Scale, and the Pain Beliefs Scale were used for data collection.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the COPD exercise self-regulatory efficacy scale.

Introduction: The concept of self-efficacy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the development of self-efficacy in individuals are extremely significant. Increasing the self-efficacy level in individuals with COPD will contribute to the effective management of symptoms. Moreover, exercise is essential in COPD management and nursing care.

The Effects of Listening to Music on Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction during Urodynamic Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: To assess the influence of music therapy on perceived anxiety and pain during outpatient urodynamic study (UDS) in a prospective, randomized fashion.

Methods: Between January and December 2018, a total of 70 patients were randomized to either have music therapy (study) or not have (control) in a 1:1 ratio. To the study group, Sufi music was delivered at low tempo.

Effect of Listening to Music on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Older Adults After Hip or Knee Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effect of listening to music on postoperative cognitive function in older adults after hip or knee surgery.

Design: This work was a randomized controlled study that involved an intervention group and control group.

Methods: Study data were recollected by using a patient information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and NEECHAM Confusion Scale.

The effects of listening to music on the postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Aim: To determine the effect of music on the severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting after the laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods: This study was a randomized, controlled clinical study. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups (intervention group and control group).

Validity and reliability of the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale in the Turkish population.

Background/aim: This study aimed to adapt the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) to measure the preoperative anxiety of adult Turkish patients undergoing surgery.

Materials And Methods: The sample of this methodological study included 210 patients. Data were collected by using personal information forms, the APAIS, and the State Anxiety Scale (STAI).

Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the caregiver burden and level of depression among caregivers of older patients with a stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the caregiver burden and level of depression among the caregivers of older patients with a stroke.

Methods: This randomized, controlled experimental study was conducted between December, 2015 and July, 2017 with the caregivers of older patients with a stroke who had been admitted to the home care unit of a state hospital. The caregivers were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 23) and control (n = 21) groups, based on the study's inclusion criteria.

The Effect of Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality of Elderly People Residing in a Nursing Home.

Background: Sleep is important for health and quality of life in the elderly, and sleep disturbances are reported to be associated with many of the adverse medical conditions.

Purpose: This research was carried out to evaluate the effect of inhalation of lavender oil on sleep quality of nursing home residents.

Methods: A questionnaire was used to evaluate sociodemographic characteristics and sleeping properties of the 30 volunteers, enrolled.

Functional strength training: Seated machine vs standing cable training to improve physical function in elderly.

Background: The majority of the strength training studies in older adults have incorporated fixed-form exercises using seated resistance training machines. In light of the modest improvements in physical function shown in these studies, functional or task-specific exercises, involving movement patterns that mimic daily activities, have been studied. Free-form exercises, using free-weights or cable, is another form of functional strength training.