Publications by authors named "Hava Kara"
Aim: This study aims to retrospectively evaluate the incidence and stage of oral mucositis in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Methods: A total of 102 patient records of patients hospitalized between 2014 and 2019 in the adult hematopoietic stem cell transplantation clinic of a tertiary university hospital in Turkey were evaluated. Data were collected through a retrospective evaluation of patient records.
Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of nurse-led mucositis management on the health outcomes of patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and lung cancer. The study adopted a holistic approach that involved the patient in the care process by screening, providing education and counseling about mucositis management and integrating it into daily life by the radiotherapy nurse.
Data Sources: In this prospective, longitudinal cohort study, 27 patients were assessed and monitored through use of the WHO Oral Toxicity Scale and Oral Mucositis Follow-up Form and educated on mucositis during their radiotherapy through use of the Mucositis Prevention and Care Guide.
This study report aimed to investigate the barriers to implementation of electronic health record systems from the perspective of nurses. The research data comprised responses from nurses working in a university hospital. Our data collection instruments were the Participant Information Form and EHR Nurse Opinion Questionnaire, which were developed by the researchers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of student nurses regarding evidence-based guidelines for preventing pressure injuries.
Methods: This study used a descriptive research design. The participants included second-, third-, and fourth-year nursing students completing their bachelor's degrees at a faculty of nursing in Turkey.