Psychometric Properties of a Turkish Version of The Psychosocial Needs Inventory; Sampling from Oncology Patients.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Psychosocial Needs Inventory (PNI) among Turkish oncology patients.

Methods: A methodological study was conducted with 1,547 oncology patients. This validation study was divided into two phases.

Psychosocial care from the perspective of nurses working in oncology: A qualitative study.

Purpose: In cancer patients, unmet psychosocial needs are a common occurrence. The purpose of this study was to determine the views, obstacles, and needs of the nurses working with adult oncology patients with regards to psychosocial care.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive research design conducted through focus group interviews was adopted for the study.

Temporomandibular dysfunction and risk factors for anxiety and depression.

Background: Anxiety and depression may cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) complaints or TMJ disorders may trigger some of psychiatric problems.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors and the interactive role of anxiety and depression in patients with TMJ dysfunction.

Method: A total of 273 patients who presented to the multidisciplinary outpatient clinic of TMJ diseases that were followed up for temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), were included in this trial.

Oncology staff: burnout, job satisfaction and coping with stress.

Objective: The oncology staff is at high risk for developing psychological disorders and burnout. In this study, we aimed to evaluate their burnout levels, job satisfaction, psychological statement and ways of coping with stress and the relationship between these variables and their sociodemographic and occupational characteristics.

Methods: Among all health workers at the Istanbul University Institute, of Oncology, 159 were included in the study.