Publications by authors named "I Fidancı"

Objective: This study aims to culturally adapt the 'Motivation and Attitudes Towards Changing Health (MATCH)' scale into Turkish and assess its reliability and validity within the Turkish population.

Methods: The Turkish version of the MATCH questionnaire, designed to gauge patient motivation for initiating or sustaining behaviour changes, was created through translation and adaptation. A total of 305 patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses completed the questionnaire and scale to evaluate its validity and reliability.

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Objective: To determine the relationship between mean platelet volume (MPV), leucocyte count, and HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).

Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Bahcesehir Family Healthcare Centre (FHC), Adana, Turkiye, from January 2023 to 2024.

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  • The study aimed to assess the status of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) usage, perceptions, and educational barriers in pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in Turkey.
  • The survey revealed that a significant majority of PEDs (84.2%) and all PICUs (100%) utilize POCUS, mainly for thoracic and cardiovascular assessments, but face challenges like lack of equipment, manpower, and training.
  • Participants emphasized the importance of mandatory POCUS training during fellowship programs to enhance usage and improve patient outcomes in pediatric care.
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  • - The study assessed how internet addiction affects academic success and grit, surveying participants via social media about their GPA and using specific scales for addiction and grit.
  • - Results showed no significant differences in GPA or grit based on academic field, but a notable difference in grit scores between genders was found.
  • - A weak but statistically significant positive correlation was found between GPA and grit; thus, the study suggests addressing internet addiction differently to enhance academic success and grit.
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