Effect of web-based education intervention on blood glucose control, self-care and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the effects of web-based education on blood glucose control, self-care and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist at a university hospital in Turkey. The study included 89 patients with type 2 diabetes who were randomly divided into an intervention group (44) and a control group (45).

The effect of nurse-led remote telephone triage on symptom management of patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Cancer patients experience many symptoms. Nurse-led remote telephone triage can improve their quality of life by contributing to the management of these symptoms.

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nurse-led remote telephone triage on symptom management of patients with cancer.

Research Trends and Highlights Toward Virtual Reality in Patients With Cancer: Bibliometric Analysis.

This retrospective bibliometric analysis was conducted to explore research trends and identify studies in fields of nursing, virtual reality, and cancer. Data were obtained from the Web of Science database using an advanced search strategy. The study data were analyzed using the R Studio software and visualized using VOSviewer.

The effect of nurse-led telephone-based interventions on glycosylated hemoglobin levels in people with type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis.

Background: Telenursing interventions can contribute to achieving optimal glycemic control.

Aim: This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of nurse-led telephone-based interventions on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: We searched electronic databases for studies published in English up to January 2023.

The Effect of Coaching Programs on Physical Activity and Pain in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objectives: Coaching programs are used to achieve continuity in physical activity and reduce pain severity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Our aim was to examine the effects of coaching programs on physical activity and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis through randomized controlled trials.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

The effect of nurse-led diabetes self-management programmes on glycosylated haemoglobin levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review.

Aims: This review aimed to examine the content, frequency, duration, and outcomes of nurse-led diabetes self-management programmes on glycosylated haemoglobin levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Diabetes self-management programmes improve glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes to acquire specific behavioural changes and develop effective problem-solving skills.

Design: A systematic review was used in this study.

A retrospective study of treatment and outcomes of patients with lymphoma undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A single-center experience.

Background: Early evaluation of symptoms and taking appropriate preventive measures can improve outcomes for patients with lymphoma undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This study aimed to examine the treatment and outcomes of patients with lymphoma undergoing HSCT.

Methods: Patients with lymphoma undergoing SCT at a university hospital between 15.

Risk perceptions of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus regarding insulin therapy and diabetes complications: A cross-sectional study.

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the risk perceptions of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) regarding insulin therapy and diabetes complications.

Background: Self-care behaviour is an important requirement for managing T2DM, and risk perceptions are thought to play a key role in this behavioural process. It is predicted that an accurate risk perception will contribute to diabetes management and the reduction in diabetes-related complications.

Effectiveness of interprofessional simulation-based education programs to improve teamwork and communication for students in the healthcare profession: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Factors, such as the dynamic and variable structure of healthcare services, the introduction of new care models and technological developments, and requirements for patient safety, quality, and accreditation, require new content, goals, and models in the education and practice of health disciplines. Curriculum studies should be planned by today's requirements and competencies to be gained in interprofessional simulation-based education.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of interprofessional simulation-based education programs for improving teamwork and communication among students in the healthcare profession.

The effect of telephone triage on symptom management in patients with cancer undergoing systemic chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Patients with cancer experience chemotherapy-related symptoms in the home after treatment in the hospital. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of the telephone triage on symptom management, quality of life, and self-care management in patients with cancer undergoing treatment of systemic chemotherapy.

Methods: The study was conducted as a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

The effect of cryotherapy on oral mucositis management in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of cryotherapy on oral mucositis management in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.

Background: Oral mucositis is among the most common symptoms of stem cell transplantation. Cryotherapy may be an important treatment option in the oral mucositis process.

The effect of music therapy interventions on fatigue in patients with hematological cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: To systematically synthesize the effect of music therapy interventions applied to patients with hematological cancer on fatigue.

Methods: The searches were conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost/CINAHL Complete, Science Direct, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Ovid, ProQuest, and Springer Link databases until August 2021 without any year limitation. The review covered the period between 2003 and 2020.

Development and evaluation of the efficacy of a web-based education program among cancer patients undergoing treatment with systemic chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The study aimed to develop a web-based education program among cancer patients undergoing treatment with systemic chemotherapy and to evaluate the efficacy of the program on symptom control, quality of life, self-efficacy, and depression.

Methods: A web-based education program was prepared in line with patient needs, evidence-based guidelines, and expert opinions and tested with 10 cancer patients. The single-blind, randomized controlled study was conducted at a medical oncology unit of a university hospital.

Effect of peer mentoring on physical activity in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Aims And Objectives: To systematically examine the effect of peer mentoring applied to patients with cancer on physical activity.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted as a result of reviewing randomised controlled trials.

The effect of decision support systems on pain in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose: This study was conducted to systematically examine the effect of decision support systems (DSSs) applied to patients with cancer on pain severity.

Review Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis. A search was done on Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCOhost/CINAHL Complete, Scopus, Springer Link, Cochrane Library, and Ovid databases, which covered a period until September 2021.

The effect of web-based intervention programs on self-management and symptom management in patients with lymphoma: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Aim: This systematic review aimed to systematically summarize studies obtained through a database search and examine the effect of web-based intervention programs on self-management and symptom management in patients with lymphoma.

Methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was carried out. Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest, Science Direct, and Ovid databases were reviewed until January 2021.

The effect of nurse-led care on fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies.

Aims And Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of nurse-led care on fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: Evaluating the effect of nurse-led care on fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis will be useful in planning appropriate nursing interventions to increase the functional status and quality of life of patients.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effects of Chronic Care Model-based interventions on self-management, quality of life and patient satisfaction in patients with ischemic stroke: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Chronic Care Model (CCM)-based interventions on primary outcomes (self-efficacy, quality of life/QoL, patient satisfaction) and secondary outcomes (activities of daily living/ADL, metabolic control variables, stroke knowledge level, healthy eating habits, physical activity, taking regular medication, measuring blood pressure regularly, living in harmony with the disease, outcomes regarding telephone interviews) in patients with ischemic stroke.

Method: The intervention group (IG) received a 12-week StrokeCARE intervention protocol based on the four components of the CCM. The control group (CG) received only routine patient care.

Preventive and Treatment Interventions for Abdominal Ascites of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Aim: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preventive and therapeutic approaches used in the management of ascites in liver cirrhosis.

Method: Literature review was done in "Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, PubMed MEDLINE, Ulakbim National Database, and Cochrane Library" databases using the keywords, "ascites, refractory ascites, liver cirrhosis, intervention, prophylaxis, treatment, nursing management, prevention, ascites management, randomized controlled trials," and 2,447 articles were obtained. The studies with low bias risk were included.

Symptom Clustering and Its Effect on Functional Status in Lymphoma Patients.

Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of symptom clustering and its effect on functional status in patients with lymphoma.

Method: This descriptive study was conducted with 109 patients with lymphoma in the Hematology Clinic, Hematology Outpatient Clinic, and Chemotherapy Day Unit of a university hospital. Personal information form, Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale to assess symptoms, and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lymphoma to assess functional status were used in data collection.

Compliance with treatment and fear of hypoglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the compliance with treatment and fear of hypoglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: One of the important problems of patients is the fear of hypoglycaemia and compliance with treatment, which impairs general health and quality of life. It is believed that nurses contribute to the improvement of compliance with treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes, a decrease in hypoglycaemia rates.

Determination of nursing students' attitudes towards the use of technology.

Aim: The use of technology is increasingly important in nursing education and practice. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the attitudes of nursing students towards technology.

Methods: This study was conducted with 508 nursing students.

Cultural Validation and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Geriatric Pain Measure in the Elderly.

Background: Many pain problems and untreated pain are known to adversely affect the quality of life of the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Geriatric Pain Measure (GPM) in the elderly.

Methods: This research was carried out on 244 elderly who were recruited from a university hospital.

Psychometric evaluation of the Diabetes Symptom Checklist-Revised in patients with type 2 diabetes in Turkey.

Aim: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Diabetes Symptoms Checklist-Revised (DSC-R), as measures of diabetes-related symptoms, in patients with type 2 diabetes in Turkey.

Methods: This research was carried out on 340 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases of a university hospital in Turkey, between 25 January 2011 and 1 April 2011. Personal information forms developed by the researchers and the DSC-R were used as the data tools.

The West Haven Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory: Reliability and validity of the Turkish version in individuals with cancer.

Purpose: Pain is a complex, multidimensional and subjective phenomenon that is common in patients with cancer. The translation of existing pain measurement scales is considered important in producing internationally comparable measures for evidence based practice. In measuring the pain experience, the WHYMPI is a widely used instrument to measure assessment of clinical pain, and it has not been validated in Turkey.